Sea Ji was a Core Formation Demon King who had lived for over a thousand years. Naturally, her knowledge far surpassed that of a little maid like Die'er.
She could tell at a glance that Li Ling's actions carried a deeper purpose.
Still, Li Ling truly harbored no ill intent. Imparting knowledge and teaching skills benefited this place, giving the Merfolk more achievements along the Dao Path and more ways to earn a living.
He was unlike those people from the Merchant Association who swindled and deceived, thinking only of extracting benefits from the Merfolk Kingdom.
Yet there was also a saying: to take something, one must first give.
With such generosity, his intentions surely went beyond idly teasing a little maid or acting on a whim.
Sea Ji discreetly asked about Die'er's progress. When she learned that, in just a few days, Die'er had integrated her past memories, learned over a thousand characters, and mastered most of the preparation methods for the Spirit-Communing Incense and Cherimoya Blossom Incense formulas, enough to barely produce acceptable finished products, she could not help exclaiming in surprise, "They say great teachers produce outstanding pupils. It seems our young friend Li really is better at teaching than I am."
The mermaids exclaimed in surprise, "Your Highness..."
Sea Ji said, "Our Merfolk are natural and free-spirited by nature, and most prefer an easygoing, unrestrained life. Though our talent and root bone are good, we fall far behind humans in the development of civilization and advancement of skills. Our young friend Li is outstanding even among them, and he has his own methods for teaching pupils and imparting the Dao.
"He is exceptionally gifted, born with wisdom from a previous life, and even received Senior Yellow Cloud's praise. He has genuine ability. You are truly fortunate