Ethnic Chinese

At the beginning of the 21st century, someone once predicted that the future will be a water world.Global warming has melted the glaciers at the two poles, and the disasters caused by rising sea levels have caused many small islands and countries to disappear above the sea forever.

But human beings always like to conquer nature and reverse fate.In the underwater world, humans are still able to live.It's not that humans developed gills, but clever architects solved the problem.

A small wooded island floating in the eastern Pacific Ocean is actually an "underwater skyscraper" designed by a Malaysian designer—a self-sufficient floating city.

The underwater building named "HO2+scraper" is like a huge octopus, most of which are submerged underwater and some of which float on the surface.The top of the building is a lush mini forest, the middle is densely populated residential and office buildings, and the bottom is "fluorescent tentacles" extending to the seabed.

The tentacles generate and store energy by swinging in rhythm with the tide; they balance and stabilize the building, keeping the building upright; they can also provide nourishment for a large number of underwater animals and become a place for them to live together.

The building has a safe and environmentally friendly green ecology.The energy needed for this huge offshore building comes from waves, wind and solar energy. It can also produce food through farming, farming and hydroponics technology to solve the basic necessities of residents, without needing shore supplies like ships at sea.It is a perfect underwater city.

But people don't call it that, it has a more mythical name-Crystal Palace.

According to oriental legends, the Dragon King, who is in charge of the East China Sea and can call wind and rain, lives in a palace on the deep seabed.The whole body of the palace is transparent like a whole piece of crystal sculpture, full of brilliance everywhere, hence the name Crystal Palace.

Today's technology makes myths and legends reappear in the world.The huge underwater city, the sea floor illuminated by the light emitted through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows, is completely transparent.

The ruler of this city is Ao Guang, known as the Dragon King, produced by Kaitian Workshop, the only research institute in the East that can manufacture artificial life forms.The head of the previous generation specially named this descendant who possessed the power of the real dragon clan the name of the Eastern Dragon King in mythology.

Hyosung turned off the projection screen displaying the data because the plane had landed on the water lift at the Crystal Palace.Take the elevator all the way to the underwater city.

Through the glass of the elevator, what was displayed in front of them was an ancient metropolis.The colorful carved stone archway full of classical atmosphere is full of Chinese style and Japanese style buildings, with pavilions, terraces and pavilions scattered in order, small bridges and flowing water, overhanging cornices, and tall and straight red pillars.The covered bridges twist and turn, winding down between the pavilions. There are flowing water and waterfalls everywhere, and the flowers are fragrant and the birds are singing.

Entering here is like traveling through time, returning to the Eastern Kingdom thousands of years ago.

Because no one came to pick them up, Blair and Hyosung had no choice but to take the tram to their destination by themselves.The eco-friendly tram is compact in appearance and has a classic decoration.Through the giant glass walls on each floor, you can watch the colorful fish schools on the bottom of the sea.Occasionally a giant whale swims by.

The tram passed by against the glass wall, and Hyosung sat on the seat with his head supported to watch the beautiful scenery of the seabed, when suddenly a beautiful figure appeared behind the glass wall.It was an extremely gorgeous woman, with fiery red long hair fluttering in the water, thin fan-shaped membranes grew on the two places where the ears should have been, and her lower body was actually a bright red fishtail.

The woman noticed that Xiaoxing was looking at her, and smiled against the glass, opening and closing her mouth as if to say something.

"Hey, don't be too fascinated." Blair, who was sitting next to him, patted the boy's shoulder, "Don't let the mermaid confuse you, you will be caught and eaten."

Xiaoxing turned his head suspiciously, "Is that true?"

"Of course it's true. Do you think it's a human disguise?" Blair took out a cigarette and lit it, took a deep breath, and exhaled misty white smoke, "This is the Crystal Palace. Anything can be made using genetic technology. On purpose It is really romantic for the Orientals to make such a mythical creature."

Looking at the mermaids playing freely on the seabed outside the glass, Xiaoxing suddenly remembered the oriental legends he had heard.Mermaids are called sharks in the east, and their tears can turn into pearls.

Strange, these legends are definitely not what he read from books or the Internet, but someone once told him.But who is that?A hazy scene flashed in his mind, but when he tried to see it clearly, it disappeared like smoke.

"...Little Xingxing... Hey, what are you daydreaming about? We're here."

The rude shaking pulled Xiaoxing back from his thoughts, and they had reached the center of the city.In front of you is the magnificent mahogany gate, which is a full five meters high, and the gold-embossed relief of two dragons playing with beads is lifelike.

Xiaoxing asked Blair next to him softly: "Did you say there will be shrimp soldiers and crab generals?"

"Who knows." Blair shrugged, it didn't matter to him whether there was such a thing, what made him care was the attitude of the 'Dragon King'. "It's strange, they are too cold. At least someone should be sent to receive them."

While Blair was talking to himself, Xiaoxing had already walked to the gate, and reached out on tiptoe to pull the copper ring on the gate.But the copper ring is very high, it is impossible for him to get it.He jumped up vigorously, but he still couldn't reach it, and if he jumped again, he couldn't touch it at all.

"What are you fussing about?"

Xiaoxing turned around and saw Blair standing by a small door, looking at him strangely.The small door is slowly opening automatically.Obviously, this is the real entrance.

Hyosung Black Line.Orientals are indeed romantic (both wasteful and aimless).

Different from the outside, the interior decoration is very modern, with marble floors, Wazao smart walls that automatically adjust the light and temperature, three-dimensional projection signs, and a robot receptionist to let them wait at the reception.

After waiting for a long time, when Blair was about to rush to the front desk to yell, the other party finally sent someone to receive them.

"I'm sorry, guests who came from afar, to keep you waiting." The black-haired young man in a Tang suit with golden eyes bowed to them.

"I used to hear that the Orientals know how to valet customers. I don't think that's the case." Blair sarcastically said.

"I'm really sorry for neglecting the guests because I was involved in important matters just now." The young man was not annoyed, and said slowly: "You two guests have worked hard all the way. I have already arranged board and lodging, and there will be a special car to pick you up."

The young man's attitude was a bit strange, he didn't seem to want to receive them, but seemed to be chasing them away.Blair couldn't bear it anymore, "Wait a minute! What's your attitude? I want to see Ao Guang!"

The young man pushed his eyes, and said unhurriedly, "His Royal Highness Dragon King is very busy. If you want to see him, you need to make an appointment."

"What?" Blair couldn't bear it any longer, and rushed forward to grab the young man's collar, "You bastard, do you know who we are? Your Highness absolutely needs our help... ah..."

Blair's elbow was twisted and pressed behind by the young man, and he couldn't see the young man's movements at all. He had easily subdued the man who was taller and stronger than himself.

The young man exerted a little force, and Blair screamed like he was killing a pig.But the young man didn't stop, as if he wanted to wring the hand of the man who acted wildly in front of him.At this time, a small hand reached out and grabbed the young man's arm.

The young man hit the owner of the small hand with his elbow, and the latter pushed his elbow away with his palm, and at the same time turned his palm into a fist to face the young man.The young man was slightly taken aback, turned his head to avoid it, and let go of Blair.

The young man was a little surprised to see that the person who was fighting with him just now was a boy in his teens.Xiao Xing bowed to him politely, "How offending, please don't take offense."

After finishing speaking, without waiting for the young man to answer, Xiaoxing turned and walked towards the gate.Blair cursed a few bad words in English, and then chased after him.

"That guy's attitude is really annoying...Little Xingxing, where are you going?" Blair complained a few words, seeing Xiaoxing just walking forward, he grabbed him.

"People don't want to see us. This mission should be cancelled, right? I want to go home."

"Wait a minute, I have to ask my superiors for instructions." After all, the task is assigned by the superiors, so it cannot be canceled just by canceling it. "Maybe there is a mistake in some link. I will report this to the alliance to decide what to do next. "

"whatever."