Laing gracefully led Rosie through the corridor to his studio. The moment he opened the door, Rosie's eyes lit up.

The studio displays a dazzling array of coral carvings in a variety of shapes and forms. In this technologically advanced interstellar age, these artifacts are exceptionally rare. Walking among them, Rosie feels as if she has stumbled into a mysterious underwater world.

"Did you make all these yourself?" Rosie asked softly, with a glint of amazement in her eyes.

Laing smiled slightly, and that smile was like the first ray of sunshine in the morning, gently shining on his delicate face. "Yes, this is one of the few things I can do."

Rosie was about to continue admiring the exquisite carvings when a sea map on the wall caught her eye. Since arriving here, her Star Brain and Space Button had been taken away, leaving her unable to view any map information. Seeing the sea map, her heartbeat unconsciously quickened.

The blue sea map was dotted with various symbols, and the center of the map was a flag. Luo Qian guessed that the flag represented the location of the Sea God Temple.

She carefully looked around the flag and compared it with the terrain in her mind, becoming more and more certain that the mark was indeed her current location.

And above the flag, Rosie noticed a pattern of a mountain, and on the mountain there was a burning flame.

"What is this place?" Rosie asked casually.

Following her slender white fingers, Rein's eyes curled slightly as he explained gently, "That's Mount Asuri, the sacred mountain of our mermaid tribe. The annual Rhythm of the Sea Sacred Gathering is held at the foot of Mount Asuri."

Luo Xi's heart skipped a beat, but she remained expressionless. She asked softly, "Isn't the volcano very dangerous? Aren't you worried it might erupt?"

Lain chuckled, his long blue hair swaying slightly with his movements.

Lain's voice was as gentle as the waves of the ocean. "Mount Asuri has a powerful seal and has been dormant for thousands of years. It is not only our sacred place, but also the guardian mountain of the Atlantis Empire."

Rosie's heartbeat quickened as she listened. She asked cautiously, "Will the seal be broken?"

A trace of worry flashed across Rhine's blue eyes. "The seal will only be lifted when our Poseidon clan faces a catastrophe. Then..." He suddenly stopped and pursed his thin lips.

Luo Xi noticed the sudden change in the atmosphere and whispered, "Is it a secret that cannot be told?"

Lain forced a smile, his eyelashes drooping slightly. "It's no big deal. It's just that it's better to stay in the dark about such a heavy topic."

Laing turned around, picked up an exquisite coral bird, and gently handed it to Rosie. "I carved this myself. It's for you." His voice was a little shy, and his blue eyes sparkled with anticipation.

Rosie took the bird and examined it carefully. The coral sculpture was lifelike, with every feather detailed and even the curve of its wings perfectly defined. She exclaimed, "It's amazing! Aside from the material, it looks just like the real thing. How did you do that?"

Lain smiled faintly, his long eyelashes drooping. "I referred to the 4D model on the Star Network. Actually, I..." His voice suddenly became low. "I've never seen a real bird. I've never even left the capital planet. Sometimes I really wish I could fly as freely as this little bird."

Seeing Ryan's slightly dejected expression, Rosie felt a surge of pity. She wanted to comfort him, but she didn't know where to begin. Fortunately, Ryan quickly calmed down and changed the subject.

Rosie's eyes were drawn to the books in the corner of the studio. Her eyes lit up. Ever since she lost her Star Brain, she had no entertainment at all. All she could do was stare at 001 all day. If she could just read to pass the time, that would be great. She asked expectantly, "Lain, can I borrow some books from you?"

Laing readily agreed: "Of course. Take whatever you want to see."

Ever since she unexpectedly met Laing, Rosie's life in captivity has finally become less boring.

Her biggest daily entertainment activity is visiting Laing's studio.

Whenever she pushed open the door of the studio, she could always see Laing concentrating on her work, with her long blue hair hanging down on her shoulders. The light filtering through the water cast mottled shadows on Laing's fair skin, like a moving painting.

She discovered that not only was Laing so beautiful that he didn't seem like someone from this world, but his heart was as pure as water, and he even looked a bit like a child who knew nothing about the world.

Although Laing never revealed his identity, Rosie had a guess. She had only ever seen two mermaids with blue tails: Orlando and Laing. Laing's identity was obvious, but he was reluctant to elaborate, so Rosie didn't press the issue.

She and Laing get along very well. This relationship does not involve any romantic feelings between men and women. If you have to say it, they are probably friends who ignore gender.

He was the only person she could be with here without worry, and she didn't want to break up their current relationship.

Speaking of fish tails, Rosie couldn't help but think of Admiral Mike. Apart from the blue fish tail, she had never seen a golden fish tail like Admiral Mike's in the Palace of Poseidon.

There are many races among mermaids. Just the ones she knows now include the sea god clan of Orlando and Rhine, the river god clan of Hetu and Hemiao, and...

Tim from the Kunshen clan who had cheated Mary before.

Perhaps Admiral Mike is also one of those special races.

……

Luo Xi strolled in the deep corridors of the Temple of Poseidon, followed closely by He Tu and He Miao.

Her pace seemed leisurely, but in reality, each step secretly recorded the surrounding terrain. In the Temple of Poseidon, the distant crystal lamps and night-light pearls flickered overhead, casting a flickering light on her pale face.

Every night when she returned to her room, Rosie would refer to the sea map in Laing's studio and outline possible escape routes in her mind.

In fact, she knew that the chances of success were slim, but... it was better than doing nothing.

At some point, Rhine's spiritual animal, the azure dog Huhu, also joined the walking group. Its large, deep blue eyes always gazed at Rosie with curiosity, its tail wagging cheerfully. Rosie couldn't help but think of the golden retriever back on Earth, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

That day, when they arrived at the gate of the Sea God Temple, Rosie subconsciously stopped. The two mermaid guards immediately straightened their bodies, their vigilant eyes wandering over Rosie.

Rosie looked down at her legs and thought bitterly: In this place full of mermaids, her legs are like a label that can never be taken off, proclaiming her identity as a "saint female".

She looked up at the sparkling sea outside the iron fence, with complex emotions surging in her heart.

In the distance, a group of colorful fish swam happily by, as if mocking her as a land creature and her being out of place.

Hu Hu, however, was unrestrained, easily swimming through the fence and outward. Initially concerned for its safety, Rosie soon realized that this seemingly adorable little creature was actually quite capable. As the offspring of an eighth-rank spirit beast, even as a minor, Hu Hu could easily handle most marine life.

Rosie leaned against the fence, quietly waiting for Hu Hu to return. Before long, she saw a blue figure swimming rapidly towards her. Hu Hu was holding something in its mouth and wagging its tail excitedly.

When Hu Hu swam closer, Rosie was surprised to find it holding a small, snow-white octopus. The octopus was flawless white, its tentacles gently waving, looking adorable. Hu Hu proudly placed his prize at Rosie's feet, as if begging for a reward.

Rosie couldn't help but squat down and reach out to touch the little octopus.

However, at this moment, the sea suddenly boiled, and the waves rolled like the flames of purgatory...

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