The power of a legendary building: a small world (continued)

"This Lotus Pond is so comprehensive and powerful; it can be considered a sacred place for cultivation and farming."

Shen Xing calmed his excited emotions and then closed the building panel.

Then, he looked at the bulging cloth bag in his backpack, which contained a full thousand White Jade Lotus Seeds.

"These White Jade Lotus Seeds are perfect for planting in Lotus Pond."

"But... how do you plant this? Is it just a matter of scattering it?"

He had little experience in farming, and besides, this was a gold-quality magic seed, so the planting method might be different from that of Common lotus seeds.

Just as Shen Xing was pondering, a flowing, melodious voice called out to him.

"Human Lord... and Sister Leina."

The two turned around and saw a clam girl with a black clam shell and a head of black hair hanging down like seaweed, peeking half of her body out from outside the archway.

Her fair, jade-like upper body contrasted sharply with the jet-black clam shell behind her.

"Nimue, what brings you here?" Leina asked softly.

The clam girl blinked. "I... I was cooking in the cafeteria when I felt the territory shaking, and then I heard the sound of water, so I came to check it out..."

She craned her neck to peer inside and exclaimed in amazement, "What a huge lake! It looks like just a small pond from the outside, but the space inside is so vast! It's amazing!"

Shen Xing smiled upon hearing this and explained, "This is a new building I just acquired: the Lotus Pond, which has many functions."

"How about it, isn't your lord impressive?"

"That's amazing!" Nimue's bright blue eyes sparkled with admiration as she asked expectantly, "Human master... can I take a bath here from now on?"

Shen Xing was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously asked, "Taking a bath? Here?"

"Mmm!" Nimue nodded repeatedly, then looked at him pitifully, "Is it okay?"

Shen Xing gave her a strange look and said, "It's possible, it's possible..."

"Excellent! Long live humanity!"

Nimue cheered and said with a look of delight, "Then I won't be polite!"

As she spoke, she ran over and jumped into the Lotus Pond with a "plop," creating a beautiful splash.

Immediately afterwards, a wet head emerged, its full head of black hair spreading out like seaweed in the water.

"My lord, the water here is so refreshing! It's even more comfortable than soaking in the Moon Well." Nimue splashed around happily, a satisfied smile on her face.

Shen Xing and Leina exchanged a glance, and a smile appeared on their lips.

Then, as if remembering something, he asked, "Nimue, can you dive underwater?"

"Underwater?" Nimue tilted her head. "Of course!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she plunged into the clear pool water, the black clam shell swirling on the surface before disappearing from sight.

A moment later, a pair of small hands emerged from the water, holding a small clump of silt.

However, this silt is white, with a faint white jade-like hue on its surface, and you can even smell a hint of life.

Shen Xing's heart stirred, and he said, "Nimue, do something for the lord."

"What's wrong?" Nimue asked curiously.

"Help me plant these seeds at the bottom of the pond, starting with a circle around the Lotus Pond. You can soak here as long as you like afterwards."

As Shen Xing spoke, he tossed over the bag containing 1,000 [White Jade Lotus Seeds].

The clam-shaped girl took the bag, took out a lotus seed, glanced at it, and exclaimed in surprise, "Wow! What a beautiful lotus seed, just like a pearl!"

She looked up and asked, "Is it enough to just plant them in the soil?"

"Yes."

"No problem, leave it to me!" the clam girl assured her confidently.

With that, she grabbed a large bag of seeds and prepared to dive back into the water.

At this moment, Shen Xing called out again, "Wait."

Nimue paused, looking at him with a puzzled expression.

"Absorb this before you go back to work." Shen Xing took out a Dazzling Boss Soul and gently tossed it out.

Nimue caught the soul in her hands, sensing the aura it contained, and a curious light appeared in her eyes. "What a warm thing, and it even glows."

"Human, what is this?"

Leina, standing nearby, explained softly, "The souls of some powerful creatures can bring about Metamorphosis in your soul."

"Huh? It's this kind of thing."

Nimue's eyes lit up immediately. "I heard a Naga sister mention it before, it seems to be very precious!"

"Sister Naga?" Shen Xing's heart skipped a beat. Recalling the group of Naga from the Blackwater River, he continued, "Did she tell you anything else?"

For example, how do we cross the Blackwater River?

After all, he had explored the territory to the east, south, and north almost completely, but the west was blocked by a Blackwater River, and he had not been able to find a way to cross it.

Nimue thought for a moment and replied seriously, "The Blackwater River is very difficult to cross; the water is dangerous, and even we have to be careful."

"However, every now and then, some strange men in black robes would appear on the riverbank, rowing small boats. For a small fee of gold coins, one could ride in their boats to cross the river."

She paused, then seemed to remember something, and added, "Oh, right! If you can gain the approval of that legendary staff, the [Blackwater Scepter], and become the master of the entire Blackwater River, you can cross the river freely too."

Shen Xing narrowed his eyes upon hearing the last sentence.

The Blackwater Scepter... that sounds quite extraordinary.

After all, the Legendary Rank ancient building he acquired this time, the Lotus Pond, demonstrates just how powerful treasures of this caliber are.

And this scepter is also Legendary Rank, perhaps possessing equally unpredictable power.

He remembered that the female Naga had said that the wandering merchant Jialiete had tricked them into going against the Dark Naga clan because he wanted the [Blackwater Scepter].

He analyzed the situation silently, then memorized the information. "I understand. Absorb the soul first."

"Yes, human."

Nimue nodded, then merged the dazzling soul into her fair chest.

Speaking of which, although this clam girl is not large in size, its shape is perfect.

Beneath the black shell, half of soft, white flesh is visible.

The smooth, rounded curves resemble an inverted white jade bowl, fitting perfectly in one hand...

Ahem... I can't say any more, or I'll get an electric shock.

Lord Shen silently withdrew his gaze.

At the same time, Nimue also entered a state of spiritual Metamorphosis.

Unlike other soldiers who experience pain or discomfort when using their souls, she remained remarkably calm.

The person floated quietly on the water, hands clasped together, emanating a faint white light.

The young girl is losing her lifespan...

A moment later, all the white light subsided, and her aura increased significantly.

The whole process seemed to unfold naturally.

Then, to Shen Xing's astonishment, a slender figure emerged from the water.

She was no longer the one carrying the heavy clam shell; her figure was now fully revealed.

Her smooth feet gently touched the water's surface, and her lower body was wrapped in a white fish-scale gauze skirt, her tall figure swaying in the shimmering water.

She was like a fairy just born from the water, so pure and ethereal.

This was the first time Shen Xing had seen Nimue in her complete form, and he was momentarily stunned.

Even Leina, who was standing to the side, was slightly taken aback.

Unbeknownst to them, the Rain God Statue in the center of the Lotus Pond seemed to open its eyes and gaze at the fair-skinned figure.

[Your territory member: Nimue has successfully advanced to Boss One Star ★, activating the skills: Water Spirit Body (Passive), Water Summoning Technique]

The system notification brought Shen Xing back to his senses.

As usual, I glanced at the new skills.

[Water Spirit Body (Passive): In water, movement speed increases by 150%, evasion rate increases by 35%, and immunity to water-related control effects]

[Water Summoning Technique: Manipulate water flow within a certain range to create small waves that impact enemies, or condense water guns or water bullets to attack enemies.]

(Note: This skill has some potential for improvement.)

"Not bad. With these two skills, Nimue's ability to survive in the water has undergone a qualitative change."

Shen Xing nodded in satisfaction, and then let Nimue continue planting lotus seeds.

The clam girl turned and leaped into the water, put her clam shell back on, and swam towards the center of the Lotus Pond.

A shallow ripple spread across the clear lake surface.

Watching her departing figure, Shen Xing withdrew his gaze. "Leina, let's try it on the lotus platform."

"Yes, my lord."

The red-haired monk responded softly, then looked at the White Jade Lotus Platform in the center of the lake.

However, she did not take any action, but seemed somewhat hesitant.

After all, it's still several kilometers away from the center of the Lotus Pond, and even Tier Three expert can't fly that far.

In addition, she has a fire-attribute constitution, which water has a certain ability to restrain her; if she falls in, it will be troublesome.

Just then, a pair of strong hands reached under her legs and lifted her up by the waist.

"Hmm..."

The red-haired mage gasped softly and instinctively wrapped his arms around the other person's neck.

Looking up, I immediately saw that familiar and handsome profile, his full head of blue hair swaying slightly.

Seeing his appearance, the red-haired mage's heart raced, a look of longing appeared in his eyes, and he gently licked his lips.

But she quickly covered it up.

Then, Shen Xing, holding the red-haired beauty in his arms, leaped lightly.

A pair of blue dragon wings spread out behind him, carrying him across the Lotus Pond Water.

Soon, they arrived at the lotus platform area near the Rain God Platform.

Shen Xing first placed Leina on one of the lotus platforms, then sat down cross-legged beside her.

The entire lotus platform is about one meter in diameter and is made of jade-like material; you can feel its coolness even through clothing.