But judging by the timing, it did seem that he had only joined the sect recently...
Still, the time Master had visited before should have been when he had sought the Hidden Scale for Junior Granduncle.
Chu Luohen merely nodded again without speaking.
Jiao Zhen turned her gaze back to the person standing beside Su Jiu. But once she saw him clearly, her pupils abruptly contracted, and she instinctively took a step back.
Su Jiu noticed that a flicker of fear had unmistakably crossed Jiao Zhen's eyes.
Jiao Zhen tugged at the corners of her lips and asked rather stiffly, "May I ask who this is? I feel as though he resembles someone I know."
Xia Jue cupped his hands and bowed with gentle courtesy. "Xia Jue of the Azure Tide Sect."
Yet Jiao Zhen still harbored doubts. Although he looked remarkably similar to the man she had seen, his bearing seemed entirely different. After all, she had been quite far away during that incident. Ultimately, she could not be certain whether this Xia Jue was that man in black.
Many people in the mortal realm looked alike. Perhaps it was merely a coincidence.
Besides, someone who traveled with Chu Luohen probably could not be a bad person.
With that thought, Jiao Zhen set aside her misgivings and solemnly returned his greeting.
Over the next few days, Jiao Zhen accompanied them in fighting the enemy. With the princess joining their ranks and Su Jiu's group lending support, the other Merfolk soldiers grew increasingly spirited.
In just a few days, the Shrimp and Crab Soldiers were slaughtered into retreat after retreat.
The Merfolk also gained a temporary victory, giving them time to catch their breath.
Delighted by their great victory, the current queen of the Merfolk Tribe personally hosted a