The cat demon defies the heavens and is the emperor’s only beloved disciple!

The mermaid man's deep and mysterious gaze slowly moved over the five people, as if he could see into people's hearts, and seemed to be looking for something.

There was a hint of curiosity and confusion in his eyes, and finally, that gleam of doubt fixed on Xu Wan.

His brows knitted together slightly, and with a hint of inquiry and confusion in his voice, he slowly asked, "Who on earth are you?

Why does he carry the extremely precious spiritual herbs from the Biluo Palace with him?

This magical herb is of great value; it is a treasure of the Biluo Palace and not something that ordinary people can possess."

Xu Wan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a warm smile, like the gentlest breeze in spring. She whispered, "Biluo Palace, that is my home, a place full of mystery and miracles.

Spiritual herbs? I have tons of them, all kinds, everything you could imagine.

Moreover, I also possess a golden elixir carefully refined from precious golden grass, which is an excellent treasure for improving cultivation and strengthening the body."

Speaking of this, Xu Wan's eyes sparkled with confidence and pride.

She gently raised her hand, and her fingertips moved slightly, and an exquisite storage ring flashed between her fingers, and then,

Colorful and spiritual herbs overflowing with spiritual energy slowly flew out of the ring as if they were summoned, and gently landed on the lake in front of her.

These magical herbs have different shapes, some are like emerald green jade, crystal clear;

Some are as bright and shining as fiery red agate.

They sway gently in the water, emitting a faint fluorescence, which makes the entire lake surface look dreamy and beautiful.

As more and more spiritual herbs fell into the lake, the water seemed to be given life and began to undergo wonderful changes.

The originally slightly turbid lake water gradually became clear and transparent, as if it could wash away all the dust in the world.

And those spiritual herbs floating in the water are like stars, decorating the entire lake like a moving painting, which is amazing.

Jin Xi's physique was agile, as if containing endless energy and vigor. He suddenly jumped up like a nimble fish.

He stretched out his hand without hesitation and the spiritual herb fell steadily into his palm.

Jin Xi couldn't wait to put it in his mouth and chew it carefully.

At that moment, his eyes were slightly closed, his face filled with an expression of intoxication and enjoyment, as if he was savoring a rare delicacy in the world.

After a moment, he slowly opened his eyes, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction and joy, and he said softly: "Biluo Palace is also my home.

I haven't eaten spiritual herbs in several days. This feeling is really wonderful."

As he spoke, Jin Xi reached out to the lake again. This time, he easily grabbed another spiritual herb.

He turned around with a smile and handed the spiritual herbs in his hand to Xuanqing who was standing beside him, saying, "Xuanqing, you can eat it too."

Seeing this, Xuanqing hurriedly took the spiritual herb with both hands, his eyes full of gratitude.

He said softly, "Thank you, Senior Jin Xi."

Against the backdrop of the lake, the two figures appear particularly harmonious and warm.

Jin Xi and Xuan Qing, one is lively and smart, the other is calm and introverted, the friendship between them was silently sublimated at this moment.

And that magical herb not only nourished their bodies, but also warmed their hearts.

The mermaid gently swayed his lower body, which was as elegant as a fishtail, while his upper body maintained a human-like posture. He bowed slightly, and his movements revealed an indescribable nobility and humility.

His deep eyes flashed with surprise and awe, as if at this moment he saw the most noble existence in the world.

"It turned out to be the goddess from the ninth heaven who had descended."

His voice was deep and magnetic, and every word seemed to contain endless sincerity and respect.

"We were truly blind and unintentionally offended. This is truly our greatest sin."

As he spoke, he gently folded his hands over his chest, making a gesture of apology and respect.

His face was full of sincerity and regret, as if at this moment, he was willing to give everything to make up for his mistake.

"Please, venerable goddess, be magnanimous and do not blame us ignorant creatures."

His tone was full of pleading and expectation, as if at this moment, all his hopes were pinned on the goddess' forgiveness.

The entire scene became extremely solemn and sacred at this moment, as if even the air around it had frozen, quietly waiting for the goddess' response.

Every action and every word of the mermaid revealed his immense admiration and deep apology for the goddess.

Wei Ranzhu, Si Yao and Liu Xiaohan's eyes flashed with unprecedented determination and admiration.

They crossed their arms over their chests and, with an almost pious gesture, said in unison, "We are willing to follow the goddess forever. No matter how difficult the road ahead, we will never abandon her."

These words are not only a recognition of Xu Wan's strength, but also a deep admiration for her extraordinary temperament.

When Xu Wan heard this, she was slightly shocked.

She knew very well that she was not some high and mighty goddess.

She was just a cat demon who, by chance, persuaded the Emperor to accept her as his disciple.

However, she relied on her amazing talent.

He made rapid progress on the path of cultivation, not only quickly mastering various complex spells, but also showing remarkable strength in actual combat.

All of this made Wei Ranzhu, Si Yao and Liu Xiaohan look at her with admiration, and even worshipped her as a goddess.

Feeling the burning gazes of the three people, Xu Wan felt an indescribable complex emotion in her heart.

She understood that this respect and following did not come from her true identity, but from the strength and potential she demonstrated.

This feeling made her feel a little flattered, and she secretly felt fortunate that she had such powerful strength and could win the respect and trust of others.

However, Xu Wan also knew that strength and status were not static.

She must continue to work hard and constantly improve her cultivation and strength to truly be worthy of this respect and following.

So, she secretly made up her mind that no matter what challenges and difficulties she faced in the future,

She will move forward courageously, constantly break through herself, become a truly strong person, and let this wonderful feeling continue forever.

Xu Wan raised her hand gently, and with her gentle yet unquestionable demeanor, indicated to the three people in front of her that there was no need for such a grand ceremony.

A faint smile appeared on her lips as she asked, "You three, will you accompany me to the bottom of this unknown and dangerous lake?

We went on adventures together and overcame numerous difficulties and dangers. I, Xu Wan, will always remember this friendship and courage in my heart.

So, do you have any rewards you want in your heart?

Next time, when my Master comes to Lingshan Academy, I will definitely do my best to get him to grant it to you personally."

When the three heard this, they were all shocked and quickly waved their hands to refuse, with expressions of fear and awe on their faces.

Among them, Wei Ranzhu replied respectfully: "It is the supreme honor and gift bestowed by the Emperor himself.

We...are afraid we can't afford it, let alone have such extravagant hopes."

"The Emperor's personal gift is indeed something we dare not ask for."

Liu Xiaohan also quickly said, "We are extremely lucky to be able to explore the secrets with you, the goddess. This is the best reward for us."

Si Yao nodded repeatedly to show her agreement.

Xu Wan smiled slightly, with a hint of admiration in her eyes.

"You are all promising talents, and you will definitely achieve great things in the future. If you encounter difficulties or need help in the future, you can always come to me."

After hearing this, the three of them were filled with gratitude and became more determined to follow Xu Wan.

"Thank you, Goddess!" they said in unison.

Their tone was filled with awe for the Emperor's supreme status and gratitude for Xu Wan's generous proposal.

At this time, the merman beside heard Xu Wan mention the Emperor, and a hint of surprise and curiosity flashed in his eyes.

He had always heard that the Emperor was cold and aloof, and never accepted disciples easily, and he had never thought that anyone could receive such an honor.

So, he couldn't help but ask, "Could it be that you are a disciple of the Emperor?

This is truly unbelievable news. After all, according to rumors, the Emperor never accepts disciples."

Upon hearing this, Xu Wan's smile deepened, and her eyes sparkled with memories.

She began to talk nonsense in a serious tone, "A hundred years ago, the demon world was in turmoil and demon beasts were rampant. The Emperor personally came to the front line and fought alongside me to fight against the demon beast king.

That battle was thrilling. I tried my best and worked together with the Emperor to finally defeat the king of monsters.

The Emperor, seeing my extraordinary talent and indomitable spirit in battle, made an exception and accepted me as his disciple.

From then on, I was fortunate enough to become his disciple and was able to practice under his guidance."

Her voice was soft yet firm, and every word seemed to contain endless power and emotion, which moved people involuntarily.

However, the truth is that her cultivation was still shallow back then, and she had to charm the Emperor in every way to get him to accept her as his disciple...

The merman listened quietly to Xu Wan's words, with a look of disbelief in his eyes.

He knew very well that those who could gain the favor of the Emperor were definitely not ordinary people, and the woman in front of him, who was as gentle as jade and had an extraordinary temperament, could she be anything else but a goddess?

This sudden realization filled him with immense joy and excitement, so much so that the mermaid's tears began to flow uncontrollably.

Those were tears of joy, filled with his beautiful vision of the future and deep respect for Xu Wan.

I saw the crystal tears sliding across his handsome face, and then miraculously turned into dazzling pearls.

Each one emits a soft and mysterious light, as if it is the most precious treasure deep in the holy spring.

Upon seeing this, Xu Wan chanted a spell, and an exquisite glass bottle appeared out of thin air on his palm.

She gently opened the bottle cap, and saw that the pearls seemed to be pulled by some force and flew into the bottle, making crisp and pleasant sounds.

Xu Wan carefully put the cap on the bottle and handed the bottle to the mermaid man, her eyes full of tenderness and gratitude.

However, the merman did not reach out to take them. He looked at Xu Wan affectionately, his voice firm and sincere: "These pearls are given to the goddess. They are a token of my love. Please do not refuse them."

His words were sincere and his eyes were full of sincerity, making it impossible to refuse.

Jin Xi, who was standing by, had already been attracted by this wonderful scene. He exclaimed, his eyes sparkling with curiosity and excitement: "It turns out that pearls are made from mermaids' tears. How magical!

Can you cry a little more? I...I want pearls too!"

There was a hint of playfulness and anticipation in his tone, which made people laugh.

Hearing this, the merman curled up his lips into a warm smile. He nodded gently, and then shed a few crystal tears.

Seeing this, Jin Xi quickly reached out to catch the pearls, thinking to herself: When I return to the Biluo Palace, I must give these pearls to my mother and Linglong. They will definitely like this gift.

Xu Wan looked at the mermaid in front of her with gentle and deep eyes.

Her palm seemed to contain some kind of mysterious power, and suddenly, a golden elixir shining with golden light appeared out of thin air.

This golden elixir emits a soft and dazzling glow, as warm and hopeful as the rising sun.

She gently handed the golden elixir to the mermaid and said in a soft but firm voice, "Now that the Holy Spring has been restored to its original state, it is time for us to leave.

We still need to continue our journey to find the legendary white tiger."

The mermaid took the golden elixir, her eyes flashing with gratitude and awe.

He bowed slightly, expressing his gratitude to Xu Wan in an ancient and elegant manner: "Thank you, Goddess, for generously gifting me the Golden Elixir. I will always remember your kindness in my heart.

To express my gratitude, I am willing to personally escort you out of this holy lake and ensure your safety."

The mermaid's words were full of sincerity and determination, and his eyes revealed unquestionable firmness.

Xu Wan looked at him, a warm feeling welling up in her heart. She smiled and nodded, accepting the mermaid's kindness.

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