His voice was steady and powerful, with a subtle tenderness in his tone.
Upon hearing this, Orlando just nodded lightly, as if he was not surprised by Admiral Mike's decision.
"Admiral Mike is the perfect partner. He is so powerful and yet so considerate."
"Humph! She just took the title of Saint Female, yet she's so arrogant that she even looks down on a male like Admiral Mike!"
"That means she's prettier than you, can give birth to more cubs than you, and has more male admirers than you, like Admiral Mike...that's all."
"...Do you want to fight?"
The female mermaid emcee swam gracefully to the front of the stage, swinging her gorgeous fish tail, drawing a graceful arc in the water.
Her voice was clear and melodious, like waves lapping against the rocks: "Your Majesty, distinguished guests, the celebration is about to enter the next exciting stage."
She paused slightly, looked around, and swept her eyes over every male mermaid present, finally landing on the Sea King Orlando, and nodded slightly in greeting.
"In this session, our beautiful female mermaids will present handmade food to the males they like to express their admiration."
As soon as the words fell, a whisper arose from the originally quiet crowd. The males all straightened their bodies and looked around expectantly, while the females lowered their heads shyly, holding the carefully prepared food in their hands.
Luo Xi's two maids, He Tu and He Miao, each carrying carefully prepared food, slowly swam towards He An, Lain's guard. He Tu, who was more straightforward, swam to He An first, her figure light and graceful, like a floating piece of red seaweed.
Her clear voice echoed in the water: "He'an, this is the snail meat slices I made for you." She handed over the white jade plate in her hand. The plate was filled with snail meat sliced as thin as a cicada's wing. Each piece was crystal clear and exuded an enticing fragrance.
"And this," He Tu took off an exquisite belt from his waist and handed it to He An, "I wove this with rattan snails, I hope you like it." The belt is made of small rattan snail shells strung together, each of which has been carefully polished and sparkles with a warm luster.
He Miao, more introverted, quietly followed He Tu, holding a food box made of a conch shell. She swam to He An, lowered her head slightly, and handed the food box to him with gentle and graceful movements.
He An's cheeks flushed. He first accepted He Tu's gift, his eyes filled with gratitude and joy. Then, he carefully took He Miao's food box, his movements as gentle as if he were handling a treasure.
"Thank you, He Tu, He Miao, I like it very much." He said gently, with a barely perceptible tremor in his voice. His eyes lingered on the two of them, finally stopping at the gifts they had given him, his eyes full of cherishment.
He Tu and He Miao exchanged a glance, their eyes gleaming with joy. Simultaneously, they swam their tails towards He An, Lain's guard.
He Tu spoke first, her voice clear and pleasant: "He An, we..." There was a hint of shyness in her words, but more of determination.
He Miao followed closely behind and nodded slightly in agreement.
The two of them, one on the left and one on the right, simultaneously threw themselves into He An's arms and hugged him tightly. He An's body stiffened slightly, as if he was at a loss, but soon, his arms were around their waists, holding them in his arms.
In the tradition of the mermaids, at this stage, when a male accepts food and a token of love from a female, it means that they will become partners, form a family, and raise offspring together.
This scene made the mermaids around smile with blessings.
Luo Xi stood not far away, watching this scene quietly, her heart filled with emotion. She was happy for He Tu and He Miao, and was relieved that they could find their own happiness.
Luo Xi sighed softly, with a hint of loneliness in her eyes.
It has been a while since she came to this unfamiliar sea. She has made many merman friends and felt their enthusiasm and kindness.
However, she knew in her heart that this was not her final destination. Her heart had already flown to her distant hometown, where her family and friends were.
She will eventually leave and return to the world that belongs to her.
Laing sat quietly beside Rosie, dressed in a moon-white robe, the collar and cuffs dotted with tiny pearls, shimmering softly in the reflection of the water. His posture was elegant and dignified, like a banished immortal untouched by the dust of the world.
As the celebration progressed, beautiful female mermaids continued to swim towards the area, their graceful figures and tails swaying in the water, creating waves of tiny whirlpools.
The first female mermaid to swim over had long, thick hair like seaweed, dotted with delicate sea flowers. In her hands, she held a delicate conch shell, filled with colorful coral jelly. She swam over to Rhine and gently placed the conch shell down, her eyes filled with admiration and anticipation. "Your Highness, Rhine, this is the coral jelly I personally made for you. I hope you enjoy it."
Laing nodded slightly, his eyes clear and his tone gentle. "Thank you, but I can't bear to destroy such beautiful food." His voice was like a sea breeze blowing across the ocean, soft and soothing. Even the words of rejection were like a spring breeze, and it was hard to blame.
A flicker of disappointment flashed across the rejected female mermaid's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure. Knowing that Rein had already given her enough face, she bowed slightly and gracefully stepped aside.
Then, another female mermaid swam over. She wore a light blue gauze dress, the hem embroidered with delicate fish scales. She held a white jade plate, upon which lay several crystal-clear fish cakes. She placed the plate before Rhine and whispered, "Your Highness, these are fish cakes I made from deep-sea silverfish. They're delicious. Please try them."
Laing still gently refused.
One after another, the female mermaids were rejected, but none of them got angry. Instead, they appreciated Lain's reserve and gentleness even more. They waited quietly by the side, their eyes always following Lain's figure.
Many females also set their sights on Admiral Mike. After all, he was also young, promising, and powerful, making him an ideal mate.
However, Admiral Mike exuded a cold, stern aura that kept strangers away, like a cold current in the deep sea, which invisibly isolated anyone who tried to approach. This deterred many females, who could only watch from afar.
Occasionally, a brave female would muster up the courage to step forward and try to present the gift in her hand to Admiral Mike.
But as they approached him, they seemed to be blocked by an invisible force. Their bodies involuntarily deviated from the direction, as if pushed away by a gentle but irresistible force, and finally they could only turn away inexplicably.
In order to refuse, this person even used his supernatural powers.
On the floating platform, numerous nobles gathered, including many stunningly beautiful female mermaids. With graceful figures and gently swaying tails, they moved elegantly through the water, like a flowing scroll.
A graceful female mermaid slowly swam toward Admiral Michael. Unlike other mermaids, she possessed long, snow-white hair that drifted gently through the water like a cloud of flowing mist. This rare white hair accentuated her delicate features and elegant demeanor, making her appear like a fairy, otherworldly.
She held a delicate shell in her hand, emitting a faint pearlescent sheen that made it clear at first glance that it was no ordinary item. The food inside the shell was actually glowing, a soft light that wasn't glaring, but rather gave people a warm feeling.
The foods are irregular in shape, of different sizes, and with uneven surfaces, but they emit a lustrous luster. At first glance, they look like baroque pearls, emitting charming brilliance.
Someone in the crowd around her quickly recognized her identity.
"That's Caiyu, the little princess of the Cai clan!"
"That's a rainbow shell in her hand. It's only found in the coral reefs of the Wind Demon Sea. It's extremely rare and is said to have the power to enhance supernatural powers!"
"The Cai Clan has always been on good terms with the Yan Clan, and Princess Caiyu is a renowned beauty. It seems Admiral Mike is tempted this time."
Princess Caiyu swam to Admiral Mike's side, nodded slightly, and handed him the rainbow shell. Her eyes held a hint of shyness and anticipation.
Admiral Mike raised his eyebrows and was about to use his mental power to make Princess Caiyu turn around and take back the gift.
At this moment, Orlando, the Sea King on the throne, suddenly turned his gaze over here.
Their gazes met in mid-air, a silent contest. They were both psychic-type psychics, and while those around them couldn't hear their exchange, they could sense the tense atmosphere, as if even the flow of water had become stagnant.
A moment later, a hint of helplessness flashed across Admiral Mike's eyes. He was the first to withdraw his spiritual power and quietly looked at Princess Caiyu, his eyes as if he was looking at a little girl next door.
"Brother Mike, I know you don't like me," Princess Caiyu's voice was clear and sweet, with a hint of girlish innocence, "but it doesn't matter. I like you, that's enough."
She handed the shell in her hand to Admiral Mike and said, "This is for you."
Admiral Mike frowned slightly. He naturally knew how precious the Rainbow Shell was, but he couldn't accept it: "No, thank you, leave it to someone else." His voice was low and firm, leaving no room for maneuver.
Princess Caiyu winked playfully, seemingly not surprised by his refusal: "You don't have to like me to accept my food. Can't you accept it like this?" She tilted her head, a hint of cunning in her eyes.
Admiral Mike's gaze unconsciously drifted towards Rosie's direction, then quickly retracted.
He refused again: "Sorry."
Princess Caiyu shrugged lightly, without any obvious disappointment on her face. She seemed to have anticipated such an outcome.
"Well," she said briskly, "you're really boring. I've decided I don't like you anymore."
She retracted the shell she had offered Mike and swam towards Rosie, her graceful figure like a sea spirit. The rainbow shell, originally intended for Mike, swayed gently in the water as she moved, finally landing in front of Rosie. The rainbow shell emanated a soft glow, tinting the surrounding water with a dreamy hue.
"Beautiful young lady, I like you, so can you accept this gift?" Princess Caiyu's voice was clear and pleasant, like the sea breeze blowing the wind chimes, with a hint of girlish playfulness and expectation.
Luo Xi was a little surprised. She hadn't expected Princess Caiyu to suddenly turn her attention to her. As she looked at the beautiful mermaid princess before her, a warm feeling welled up in her heart.
When Princess Caiyu saw that Luo Xi didn't respond immediately, she winked at her, her bright eyes gleaming with cunning. Her beautiful fishtail curled up gently, swaying in the water like a cat's tail, lovely and charming.
"You're not as boring as Brother Mike, are you?" Princess Caiyu's voice had a hint of coquettishness, making it hard to refuse.
Rosie was amused by her. She thought this straightforward and beautiful little female was very cute. In Rosie's eyes, this Princess Caiyu was probably the mermaid who looked most like a cat: smart, lively, and with a hint of elusive mystery.
She reached out and took the rainbow shell that was emitting colorful light. The shell felt warm and wonderful to the touch.
Luo Xi smiled slightly and said, "Thank you, I'm welcome then."
She looked at Sea King Orlando, but spoke to Princess Caiyu with a hint of teasing in her tone, "Princess Caiyu is so welcoming, and as a guest, I want to return the favor. I have some little treats that you've definitely never tried."
Luo Qian paused, deliberately teasing her appetite. "For example, this snow skin moon cake has a soft and glutinous outer skin and a sweet filling inside. It's perfect for eating in the hot summer when the water temperature is high. And these crystal shrimp dumplings are crystal clear. One bite is full of fresh and sweet shrimp meat, which is endlessly delicious. Oh, and the spicy crayfish is fresh, fragrant and spicy. I guarantee you'll want more..."
As she spoke, she observed the reactions of those around her.
Sure enough, Princess Caiyu's eyes lit up when she heard it, and she even swallowed her saliva subconsciously, and the others around her also pricked up their ears.
Luo Xi saw that the time was almost up, and deliberately shook her head with a look of regret, saying, "What a pity..."
Caiyu couldn't wait to ask, "What a pity?"
Rosie sighed pretentiously, a look of embarrassment on her face, as if she had something to hide. "Unfortunately, I didn't bring my space button with me," she said softly, a hint of regret in her voice.
When Caiyu heard this, she immediately volunteered, her delicate face filled with eagerness: "Where is it? I'll get it for you!"
Luo Xi's eyes turned and fell on the Sea King Orlando who was not far away. She smiled slightly and said in a crisp voice, "I remember that I lost it in the Sea God Palace. I wonder if Lord Sea King can help me find it?"
Poseidon Orlando looked at her expressionlessly, his deep blue eyes like the deep ocean, without any emotion.
Rosie looked back at him fearlessly, her eyes firm and clear, without any sign of retreat or evasion.
The atmosphere between the two of them suddenly became a little subtle.
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