Time flew by.
In the blink of an eye, three months had passed.
Underwater Demon Ape Mountain, ten thousand li from the Chen Family of Twin Lakes Island in the Southwest Sea Area of the Myriad Star Sea.
As far as the eye could see, large groups of merfolk were carving out caves throughout the mountain range.
Demon Ape Mountain Range.
Inside the most spacious cave.
A robust male merfolk with bronze-colored muscles all over his body was silently regulating his breathing within the cave. Judging by his disordered aura, his injuries were clearly severe.
"Father!"
A petite figure suddenly rushed into the cave. Holding a Spirit Herb overflowing with spiritual energy, the little mermaid said excitedly, "Look, Father! Luo'er found a Spirit Herb that can treat your injuries."
Hearing her call.
The Merfolk Clan Leader slowly opened his eyes and glanced at the Spirit Herb in his daughter's hand. A trace of heartache showed in his gaze. "Luo'er, you've worked hard during this time."
But Luo Li shook her little head repeatedly upon hearing this. "Father, please don't say that. For the sake of securing a territory where our people could live in peace, you did not hesitate to risk your life against the Water Ape leader despite your injuries.
Compared to you, how could these little things Luo'er has done amount to anything?"
When Luo Li mentioned the life-and-death battle with the Water Ape leader, the Merfolk Clan Leader still felt lingering fear whenever he thought of it, even though nearly half a year had passed.
At that time, he had been just a little short—just a little short.
Of perishing together with the Water Ape leader.
Thinking of this, the Merfolk Clan Leader said with gratification, "Come to think of it, I was only able to defeat