Early that morning, Yang Tian and Jiaoxin came to Skyfang Moon!
They served tea and paid their respects!
Time flowed differently here than outside, passing more slowly.
So Yang Tian needed to leave soon!
Still, he had to observe the proper courtesies!
After all, that seemed to be how it went on television!
Jiaoyue stood nearby as well, as though Grandma had something to tell her!
"Good!" After finishing her tea, the old woman nodded at Yang Tian in satisfaction. "Yang Tian, I can rest easy leaving Jiaoxin in your care!"
Jiaoyue looked at Yang Tian. "So can I!"
"Jiaoxin is my wife. I'll protect her!" Yang Tian answered earnestly.
The old woman then took out a necklace with a blue crystal pendant.
"This necklace is a storage divine artifact called the Starsea Pendant. It contains Jiaoxin's favorite spirit fruits and fine wines. It can store living things and holds a world of its own. It is one of the Merfolk's greatest treasures!"
"Now I'm giving it to you. With this by your side, Jiaoxin won't be able to leave you. Although the human world is varied and full of wonders, she has her little preferences. She'll always need to eat things grown among the Merfolk!"
The elder sounded as though she were making her final arrangements!
"Come!" She took Yang Tian by the arm!
Jiaoxin and Jiaoyue followed on either side, not daring to say much.
The surroundings shifted, and the cavern became an enormous mirror.
The four of them stood at the center of that mirror.
Roars like those of an ancient savage beast echoed from within it.
A cloud of black mist flashed past.
"Yang Tian, Xin'er is one of the Merfolk, not a human. Once you leave, you must be careful!"
"First, scales will appear wherever