We agreed to set sail, so you'd become the ruler of the deep sea?

Chapter 137 A Night Spent with Joey

In the darkness of the night.

squeak-

The sound of the door opening was hidden in the soft sound of the waves and was difficult to detect, but it obviously could not escape Xia En's keen senses.

He quickly opened his eyes and looked towards the doorway.

The presence of [light-sensitive touch] allows him to see in the dark.

But the moment Xia En saw the scene at the door, he was slightly taken aback.

The people who entered the room were none other than the twin sisters, Lulu and Lily, who had led the way during the day.

Unlike their mermaid form during the day, the sisters now had human legs, long and straight, draped in a white veil of unknown material.

However, it was also obvious that they were not very used to these human feet, and they walked with a stumbling gait.

They had to support each other to move forward slowly.

"You two, what is this...?"

Xia En vaguely guessed the purpose of their nighttime visit, but still spoke up.

"Oh! Captain Shane, you're awake."

Lulu's voice was soft and sweet: "But that's perfect, since sacred and great ceremonies can only be performed when we're awake."

Lily chuckled and said, "Captain, this is a custom of our Siren Islands."

"It's because there are too few male descendants of our sirens. There's nothing we can do about it in order to ensure the continuation of the race."

"The other sisters got there first the last few times, but this time it's finally our turn!"

Xia En's eyelids twitched, and he felt somewhat wavering.

No matter what, he's a normal man, and it's perfectly normal for him to have some needs.

Moreover, he was very self-aware of his own limitations; his last polite refusal of the proprietress of the Wind and Waves Tavern was already his limit.

Now they're just barging into the room like this...

Can I resist the temptation?

Although Xia En really wanted to answer confidently—

"We'll hold on!"

But his body didn't seem to think so.

However, Shane still wanted to try and ask, "Speaking of which, what happened to your legs?"

"Oh? You mean this!"

Lulu explained, "This is a special potion of our race that allows the half-seal to temporarily move on land."

Lily chimed in, "Mother also said that this potion can increase the chances of conception; otherwise, one night wouldn't be enough!"

These twin mermaids are Natasha's daughters, which is why they have the right to have the ceremony held first.

"I see."

Xia En frowned, his fiery heart gradually cooling down.

Meeting his needs was certainly understandable, but he certainly didn't want to leave behind any illegitimate children on the Siren Islands.

After all, he couldn't possibly stay on the Siren Islands; he would most likely leave after visiting the Sirens' ancestral land.

In this way, the child is born without a father.

Due to some experiences in his previous life, Xia En was quite resistant to this kind of thing.

Lulu noticed Xia En's sudden cold tone but misunderstood it and exclaimed in surprise.

"Could it be... that Captain Shane actually prefers the mermaid form?"

Lily muttered to herself, "I heard from the older women on the island that some humans do have this kind of peculiar fetish. Oh right, what's that organ called again?"

"...It seems like something's leaking out?"

"What a strange name! Men have such weird tastes!"

Listening to the sisters' conversation, Xia En's lips twitched slightly.

Before he could explain, another series of footsteps came from outside the door.

"Captain?"

"Lulu and Miss Lily!?"

Outside the door, Joey stared wide-eyed at the three people inside.

"What do you intend to do to the captain?!"

Driven by some instinct, Joey glared menacingly at the twin sisters, clearly intending to take action to protect the captain.

"Oh no! This little girl has spotted us!"

"What should we do now?"

"It's wrong of us to steal food, let's run!"

Without saying a word, the two sisters staggered and ran away, then jumped into the sea with two splashes, quickly transforming into two mermaids and swimming away.

"Hey! You guys..."

Joey chased after him for a couple of steps, but ultimately failed to reach the sea and quickly returned to Shane's room.

At this moment, Xia En suddenly noticed something was wrong and looked at the silver-haired, red-eyed girl with a strange expression.

Wait, what's this girl doing in my room in the middle of the night?
Is it...

Joey realized that his behavior was a bit strange and quickly explained.

"Aunt Natasha told me so much information during the day that I couldn't sleep at night, so I wanted to have a chat with the captain."

In fact, this is a lie!

The reason Joey did this was because Faye reminded her before she went back to her room.

"If you don't want your sisters to beat you to the captain, you'd better keep an eye on things tonight."

That's why Joey broke into Shane's room in the middle of the night.

Xia En, of course, was unaware of the inside story, and simply nodded, saying, "I understand."

"I actually have some guesses about your mother's situation."

"Based on your description, the place where you lived as a child was probably a large research institution."

"But the question is, why was your mother among them?"

"Is it because of the special nature of the siren bloodline?"

A thoughtful expression appeared on Joey's face: "The Siren bloodline... its uniqueness..."

Suddenly, she remembered some fragmented memories.

"The Storm Goddess! It's the Storm Goddess!"

"The Goddess of Storms?"

“I remember now. When I was little, there seemed to be a statue of the Storm Goddess standing in that room, and sometimes you could hear hymns praising the Storm Goddess.”

Joey spoke very quickly.

Upon hearing this, Xia En's expression changed slightly.

Because he remembered a legend about the goddess of storms—

Before becoming a true deity, the Storm Goddess was originally a powerful sea monster!

Its name is also known as the "Most Ancient Sea Monster"!
The reason he hadn't thought of this legend before was quite simple.

There are many different theories about the origin of the gods in the Seven Seas, and the "sea monster theory" is only a legend that is not widely circulated.

Even some members of the Deep Sea Church believe that this statement is a blasphemy and slander against the Goddess of Storms!
This is a type of statement that could get you beaten for speaking out publicly.

Originally, Xia En was only half-believing in the "sirens theory" and had no intention of investigating it further.

—What is the true form of the Storm Goddess, and what is her relationship with a mere captain like him?
But now, once this legend is linked to Joey's allegedly imprisoned mother, it's not hard for Shane to draw some terrifying conclusions.

"Diana is a genius that the Siren race has only seen once every thousand years."

"Does this mean that her bloodline is extremely pure, even approaching that of her ancestor, the Ancient Sea Monster?"

"Assuming the 'siren theory' is true, then the person who took Diana away was definitely not doing it for her own sake."

"Their real target is the Storm Goddess!"

In an instant, a monstrous wave surged within Xia En's heart, and it was difficult to calm down for a long time.

In this world where the power of the gods can actually be put into action, there are actually a group of people who dare to plot against the gods!

Moreover, she is currently the Storm Goddess who wields the most powerful authority in the Seven Seas!
The very idea itself was astonishing! Joey, a bright girl, quickly came to the same conclusion as Shane and couldn't help but show disbelief on her face.

"This, this is too..."

Shaun composed himself and asked, "In your memory, did your mother leave that white room with you?"

Joey tried to recall for a while, but after a moment, he could only say dejectedly.

"I don't remember..."

"I only remember that I was swimming and swimming in the ocean until a captain finally pulled me out."

"If Mother were still there..."

Joey's tone was confused, helpless, and tinged with a hint of unease.

It is obvious that these people who dare to plot against the Goddess of Storms are definitely not ordinary secret travelers.

They are patient, powerful, mysterious, and have great patience, which is why they dare to have such grand schemes.

Finding the place where he once lived, finding his mother, seemed like an unattainable dream.

But that's it.

A warm, large hand landed on Joey's head.

"It's fine."

Joey heard Shane say firmly in a soft voice.

“I will take you to that room from your memory, even if… it’s not your real hometown.”

"As for those who plot against the gods, if they dare to stand in my way, I will crush them together with the Black Swan."

Joey looked up, stunned: "Captain..."

Suddenly, a rustling sound came from outside the door.

It sounded like sirens were whispering.

"Isn't it over yet?"

"No wonder... that captain is handsome and strong, Lulu and the others must be having a blast!"

"Is it my turn next?"

Shane: "..."

So you guys really do take turns?
Come to think of it, very few ships dare to enter the Misty Sea, and even fewer of them will make it to the Siren Islands.

They finally managed to catch a ship, only to find there was only one man on board—Fia's appearance became an excellent disguise, causing the sirens to misunderstand.

Shouldn't we seize every opportunity to perpetuate our race?

At this moment, Joey smiled and said in an inexplicably cheerful tone.

"It seems the captain is indeed very popular!"

"However, I don't plan to leave tonight."

"……what?"

Xia En was stunned for a moment, and before he could say anything, he saw Joey sit down by the door of the room.

The girl casually cast a small lighting spell, illuminating a corner of the room, and then began reading a handwritten magic book, quickly entering a meditative state.

Upon seeing the light inside the room, the siren's voice outside the door quickly lowered.

They muttered things like "stingy" and "what a pity" as they gradually walked away.

Seeing this, Xia En shook his head helplessly, lay down on the bed, and quickly fell asleep.

……

……

A dreamless night.

Thanks to Joey's watchful eye, although sirens passed by Shane's door one after another last night, none of them stepped inside.

However, to Xia En's surprise...

Last night, it seems that Natasha, the siren chieftain, also lingered outside the door for a while?
The mysterious aura emanating from her was quite unique, making it easy for Xia En to distinguish her from other sirens.

This left Xia En feeling both relieved and somewhat regretful.

In short, my feelings are quite complicated.

However, we must always move forward.

After breakfast, Shane returned to the Black Swan amidst the resentful gazes of the sirens.

"Miss Lulu, please lead the way for us."

Standing on the deck, Shane looked at the siren on the sea not far away.

"Yes……"

Lulu's voice was weak and listless. She glanced at him with a wistful look, then swam towards the center of the archipelago with Lily beside her.

The Siren Islands, as the name suggests, are a group of islands.

The "ancestral land" that Natasha mentioned is an island in the heart of the archipelago.

The twin sisters Lulu and Lily are responsible for guiding the Black Swan.

Ann noticed the sirens' strange behavior and wrote down her curious thoughts.

Captain, why are they looking at you so strangely?

"Ugh……"

Shaun sighed, "Let's not talk about that. Let's discuss the suspected site of the ancient dragon's fall in the center of the archipelago."

"Xiange, what do you think?"

"Let me take a look..."

String Song flew to the top of the mast, looked towards the central island, and twitched its nostrils slightly.

"It does have a Gu Long vibe, but it seems to be mixed with a lot of impurities."

"Hmph, in terms of bloodline purity, you definitely can't compare to me!"

As usual, Xia En ignored the second half of the sentence, her eyes shining slightly.

After receiving the certification from the Bronze Dragon Song, the credibility of the name "Land of Fallen Ancient Dragons" has reached almost 99%.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gather materials!

But then, Xiange spoke up again: "Something's not right... something's not right!"

"Damn it! There's a blasphemous and corrupting power in the scent of dragon blood!"

"Who dares to desecrate the remains of an ancient dragon?!"

Its voice, as tender as a young girl's, carried for the first time intense anger, and its dragon aura seemed to expand.

Xia En frowned slightly: "What do you mean by blasphemy?"

String Song landed on the deck beside him and explained, "For us ancient dragons, peeling off the scales, cutting off the flesh, and removing the bones from a corpse is not considered blasphemy."

"After all, it's a dog-eat-dog world, and it's inevitable that the loser will become the enemy's spoils of war."

“Even in the primitive times, we would use the corpses of our own kind as weapons against the enemy.”

"However, the situation is different on that island!"

As Xian Ge gazed at the approaching island, his eyes blazing with fury, he said, "That corrupting secret power is attempting to corrupt the ancient dragons into a mad, distorted existence."

"Without a doubt, this is blasphemy against Him!"

"Captain Shane, in the name of the Bronze Dragon String Song Maya, I implore you to help Him to be freed."

As she spoke, Xuan Ge lowered her noble head and performed a salute that belonged to an ancient dragon with her claws and wings.

Seeing the unusually serious expression on Xiaolong's face, Xia En nodded solemnly: "I will do my best."

Wow!

Suddenly, water splashed on the sea surface near the Black Swan.

A five- or six-meter-long, pitch-black, strange fish suddenly burst out of the seawater.

Its rugged body was covered with dragon-like scales, with dark green patches covering them, and sharp teeth that gleamed coldly in the light.

next moment.

The strange fish then pounced on Lulu, the sea monster that was closest to it!

(End of this chapter)