I was forced to leave the world of immortal cultivation after being transformed into a loser.

Xiaohui said, "Use ordinary shell beads."

"But we don't have any pearls, so we can't buy anything."

"The king said, use her pearls to pay it back." Then he took out a bag. It looked like a Qiankun bag.

"Then thank you, King. Xiaohui, I think you are really amazing. You can actually speak human language. I see that many mermaids can't speak, like the captain of the guards. The old mermaid who brought us back today can only speak one or two words."

When Xiaohui heard someone praising her, she said happily, "Actually, I've been with Wang since I was little. When she was learning to speak, I followed her."

"Then where did your master learn it?"

"Actually, she's not a master, but a king from the previous generation. She'll choose a potential successor, train him, and teach him how to speak."

"I see your king is still young. How long has she been king?"

Xiao Hui thought for a moment and said, "The king has been on the throne for twelve years."

The others listened to Gu Liyue and Xiaohui chatting, carefully taking notes on their content, hoping to learn something from it.

When they arrived at the place where shark silk was sold, everyone went in.

This shop sells shark silk and ready-made clothes.

In the sea water, the shark gauze looks vague, with a faint blue light. It feels thin but not transparent and soft to the touch.

Xiaohui greeted the shop owner, who looked at the group of people curiously.

Xiao Hui turned around and said to everyone, "The color of this shark silk is a bit monotonous, but when you hold it under the sun on the surface of the water, you can see that some are darker and some are lighter."

The clothes looked gorgeous, inlaid with all kinds of gems and pearls, and the workmanship was also very exquisite. However, Gu Liyue felt that if she stood in the sun wearing such clothes, the gems would definitely blind her eyes! She thought it was probably suitable for wearing in the water.

Walking to the corner, Gu Liyue picked up a piece of clothing that was only decorated with pearls but no gems.

At this time, the shop owner came over and gestured something.

Xiaohui said, "The owner said this is an outdated style and not fancy, so he dare not sell it to you."

Gu Liyue said: "I think this one is quite good, simple and neat."

"Qinnuan, Lizhi, what do you think?"

The two of them looked at it and said in unison: "It's not bad."

Xiao Hui said, "These are not worth pearls. If you like, pick some."

Wen Qinnuan and Yun Lizhi each picked one, and Gu Liyue looked at the pile of women's clothing and found that there were at least five more pieces.

Then he said, "Since it is not worth pearls, I will take it all."

Qiao Zhiwen also followed the group next to him and picked out a piece of men's clothing, and the others also picked out one each.

"Okay, take a look at these shark silks and see what color you like. If you like it, take it. I'll pay for the pearls."

Wen Qinnuan said happily: "Thank you very much."

So each of the nine people picked a piece of shark silk.

Xiao Ju asked, "Xiao Hui, what do you mermaids eat?"

Xiao Hui said, "We also hunted sea beasts and picked some seaweed. We weren't too particular about what we ate at the bottom of the sea; we just ate it raw."

After hearing this, Xiao Ju's expression stiffened for a moment, and everyone's expression looked a little ugly.

"I know that you monks cook your food before eating it on land, but we don't have that condition under the sea. Our ancestors have been eating this way for generations, so we're used to it."

Xiao Ju heard this and consoled him: "If you have a chance to go to the sea, we will treat you and give you cooked food."

Xiaohui said happily: "Thank you in advance."

"Let me take you to see the gems!"

Xiao Ju said, "Is it a gem from the sea?"

Xiao Hui said: "Most of them are from the seabed."

When she arrived at the jewelry store, Xiaohui looked around vigilantly and found that there was no one else in the store except the shopkeeper. She then breathed a sigh of relief.

Gu Liyue glanced at her.

There are a wide variety of gems on the counter, in all colors, large and small. These gems are uncut and irregular in shape, but the colors are really beautiful.

At this time, a mermaid swam in from outside. She looked of high status and was dressed in gorgeous clothes. As soon as she appeared, Xiaohui shouted something loudly.

The merman ignored Xiao Hui and walked up to Gu Liyue and said, "Is this the distinguished guest from Qingxuan Continent? I am from the royal family of Meiyin City, my name is Ling Qian. The one you are meeting today is my sister, her name is Ling Shi."

Gu Liyue nodded politely: "Yes, my last name is Gu."

Seeing another mermaid who could speak human language, Gu Liyue felt strange. This mermaid seemed to have a bad relationship with the king! She was actually the king's sister. Was there a grudge between them to seize the throne?

After saying that, she looked at Xiaohui, but Xiaohui didn't say anything.

Gu Liyue looked carefully at Ling Qian's forehead and did not see any marks.

Ling Qian said, "This shop is mine. If you like anything, just tell me and I'll give it to you."

Xiao Hui immediately said, "No need. The king promised to pay for the pearls for the distinguished guests."

Ling Qian looked at Gu Liyue and said, "Can I talk to Miss Gu alone?"

Gu Liyue glanced at Xiaohui and found that Xiaohui had her hands clenched together and looked very nervous, but she didn't say anything.

This Ling Qian had been able to pinpoint her, so she must have known she was the one in charge. But how did she know? Was it because she had just answered the question?

Gu Liyue nodded and said to her friends, "I'll be back soon."

Nie Hengzhou said, "You have to be careful, you're not familiar with the place."

Gu Liyue replied: "Okay."

Ling Qian led Gu Liyue into a room in the store.

Ling Qian said, "Ling Shi asked you to help her."

"Yes."

Ling Qian asked urgently, "What did she ask you to help her with?"

Gu Liyue replied: "I don't know, she didn't say it."

"You dare to agree to her without even knowing what it is?"

Gu Liyue said casually: "Can we leave if we don't agree?"

"You can't help her. If you do, she won't let you go."

"Oh, then can you help us get out of this Charming Sound City?"

Ling Qian breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I can arrange for you to leave in a while."

"We helped your sister. What do you have to lose?"

Ling Qian recalled the past and said, "It's a long story between her and me."

Gu Liyue said: "Then please make your story short."

“The throne of Charm City was originally mine.

Twelve years ago, Ling Shi used some trickery to sit on the throne, and since then I have had to become a commoner. I know that she has not actually been recognized by the artifact, but I don't know why she has the mark of the artifact on her forehead.

Only the mermaids who have passed through the temple and have the mark of the divine artifact on their foreheads can sit on the throne.

Back then, she sent me away, entered the temple before me, obtained the mark of the artifact, and prevented me from entering the temple."

She paused, then continued, "For so many years, she has been constantly bringing cultivators from the Qingxuan Continent back from outside. I knew it must be because she hasn't yet received the recognition of the divine artifact."