I woke up to find myself as the villain's older sister.

What you see behind the archway is actually an illusion.

"An illusion?" Yun Qingyi glanced at the small garden behind the archway a few more times, and this time she was genuinely surprised.

"Haha, there's no need to make that face. Although it's an illusion, it is indeed a small garden for ordinary merfolk. In fact, apart from the fact that these things are fake in essence, the touch and the fragrance of the flowers are real."

“When we came here, we also passed through many similar illusions.”

Upon hearing this, Yun Qingyi's eyes widened: "Is it... the place where those crystal fish are?"

"Hmm, not bad." Uncle Shang smiled, his eyes narrowing as he nodded.

"This palace is not actually as big as it looks. In fact, a considerable part of it is composed of illusions. We merfolk are the most proficient in this kind of illusory art that combines reality and illusion."

This is why, despite our weak offensive capabilities, our Merfolk race has been able to establish itself in the Western Sea for so many years.

“Mystical arts…” Yun Qingyi lowered her head and murmured these words softly.

Seeing Yun Qingyi lower her head, Uncle Shang, with his sharp ears, heard a murmur: "Hasn't Yiyi learned this?"

After saying that, he looked at Yun Qingrou and Ji Zhaoze, and then showed a look of pity: "Alas, you two have suffered."

"This mystical art is a must-learn technique for every member of our Merfolk race. After you have settled in here, I will arrange for someone to teach you this technique slowly."

Upon hearing Uncle Shang's words, Yun Qingyi and the others were taken aback at first, then their eyes filled with gratitude as they said, "Thank you, Uncle Shang. We will definitely study hard."

Seeing the children's excited and joyful expressions, Uncle Shang felt a mix of sadness and relief. Thankfully, these children had returned.

"Uncle Shang, may we go in now?" Yun Qingyi asked softly when she saw that Uncle Shang was just looking at them quietly and didn't seem to want to say anything more.

Upon hearing this, Uncle Shang snapped out of his reverie, nodded, and smiled, "Yes, you can go in anytime now."

Then he looked at Yun Qingyi and said, "Alright, I've said what I needed to say to you. I'll go and take care of other things first."

If you need anything in the future, feel free to come find this old man. Don't be afraid to come for fear of bothering me.

If I'm not here, you can go find other uncles, aunts, grandparents, or other relatives. The people in the Mermaid Palace are all very kind.

Uncle Shang said with a smile, "In short, this Mermaid Palace will be your home from now on, so don't feel constrained."

"Understood, Uncle Shang." Yun Qingyi and the others nodded obediently.

After the others responded, Uncle Shang didn't linger. He turned and walked into the archway, then disappeared from the spot.

Seeing this, Yun Qingyi glanced at the shell stone in her hand and prepared to walk into the archway.

"Hey, senior, senior, don't go yet." The mermaid princess was a little anxious when she saw Yun Qingyi preparing to enter the archway, and she quickly stepped forward and pitifully grabbed her.

Looking at the hand on her arm, Yun Qingyi was slightly taken aback, then stopped walking, feeling a little embarrassed.

I was just thinking about trying out this heart-shaped stone, and I almost forgot about the mermaid princess.

but……

Yun Qingyi suddenly thought of something and looked at the mermaid princess: "By the way, Liangmeng, I don't think I know where you live in this mermaid palace?"

After thinking for a moment, he added, "Is it the main hall?"