He seemed to think of something and hurriedly said:
"Miss Xueli! Come! Let's keep pursuing him! Kill that wicked Tidal Titan!"
"Hm? Your contract is already complete, Lord Xiluo... and you're still willing to pursue him with us?"
Xueli the mermaid spoke with surprise on her face.
"That Tidal Titan started this entire war!
Although we defeated him, if we don't kill him or wound him badly enough to frighten him, there's no telling whether he'll keep harassing your entire tribe, Miss Xueli!
You three and I have been friends for three whole years.
How could I truly bear to see you hurt because of this?
Although my behavior earlier might not have been very good, I'm sure you understand, Miss Xueli.
The temptation a Sea God Orchid holds for a dragon.
To me, it's on par with gold coins!
Like a woman's beauty, it's indispensable.
So... I can only apologize for that.
But our friendship is real, too, and it certainly won't fade because of this!
Please believe that as well, Miss Xueli!"
Xiluo wore a solemn expression.
"Well... I'm sorry. I may have misunderstood you earlier, Lord Xiluo.
You're right! Our friendship won't fade!
Come! Let's pursue him right now!"
The mermaid smiled, but soon could not help frowning again.
Dealing with the Giants had wasted a full five minutes.
The main force pursuing the Tidal Titan had long since disappeared from sight, concealed by the seawater.
Now she did not know how to pursue them either...
Just then.
Xiluo said:
"Miss Xueli, do you know where the Tidal Titan's lair is?"
"I do... This Tidal Titan has actually been near our territory for many years, and we always coexisted peacefully. I just don't know why.
He suddenly learned that we'd obtained a Sea God Orchid.
We only