Chapter 199
After Shen Tang exited the spaceship, a system prompt sounded in her mind.
[Beep! Congratulations to the host for completing the side mission: kiss goodbye with Lu Xiao, reward: Superpower Breaking Potion p>
[Beep! Congratulations, the affinity level of Lu Xiao has broken through to [like], rewarding the host with a Sealing Talisman! The reward has been automatically issued to the system backpack, please verify it yourself p>
A hint of surprise flashed in Shen Tang’s eyes; she did not expect Lu Xiao’s [like] breakthrough to be here.
When dealing with such a quiet and reserved man, it really requires taking the initiative!
Jia Lan saw her blushing face, his expression suddenly turned cold, clearly understanding the good things the two had done inside!
“You used all your efforts to get rid of me just to flirt with another male?” Jia Lan’s voice was dangerous, as he grabbed her chin and kissed her fiercely!
After dawdling for a while, the two arrived at the seaside.
Looking at the deep sea, Shen Tang swallowed nervously and stepped back two paces to look at Jia Lan, “How should I go down p>
“Eat this.” Jia Lan’s palm condensed into a water-blue bead and fed it to her.
The bead melted upon entry, and Shen Tang immediately felt a surge of power roaming through her limbs and bones, as a faint blue light seemed to envelop the surface of her skin.
The light coalesced into a shield, protecting her within.
Jia Lan took Shen Tang, and they leaped into the sea.
The light on her body immediately shielded the seawater from outside and could automatically filter fresh air from the sea.
Aside from her body floating in the water and having trouble controlling her direction, there wasn’t much of a difference from being on land for Shen Tang.
Jia Lan transformed into a mermaid form and held her tightly as they sped forward.
The deep sea was cold and dark, while places near cities and tribes emitted tiny glimmers of light.
There were many glowing plankton and various large Luminous Pearls hanging over the streets and corners, making the bustling area as bright as daylight, which shocked people immensely.
“Am I seeing things? How come it seems like I see the figure of the Prince p>
“It really is the Prince p>
“Prince Jia Lan has returned p>
“How come there’s a female by his side p>
“Could she be his companion p>
“No way, rumors say the Prince has a terrible relationship with his companion and is constantly talking about divorce p>
The guards of the Imperial Palace saw Jia Lan coming and quickly went to report this good news to the Empress.
Jia Lan landed outside the palace gates with Shen Tang.
Due to various reasons such as marriage and trade, there were some Land Clan Beastmen living in Sea Country internally, and later for convenience, most cities in Sea Country had barriers established to isolate seawater. Shen Tang stepped out from Jia Lan’s embrace and tried to walk a few steps, roughly gaining control over her movements.
Jia Lan wanted to take her into the Imperial Palace but was stopped by the guards.
“Your Highness, outsiders cannot freely enter and exit the Imperial Palace; Your Majesty said for you to go in first p>
Jia Lan frowned, just about to angrily reprimand, but Shen Tang stopped him.
She said thoughtfully, “It’s okay, you go in first, I’ll wait for you here p>
It’s her first time in Sea Country, and she doesn’t want to conflict over this matter, leaving a bad impression on the Mermaid Empress.
Jia Lan comforted in a low voice, “Just wait a moment, I’ll be back soon p>
“Okay p>
Shen Tang waited outside the palace gates.
The guards’ gazes occasionally fell on her, with unmistakable scrutiny and a hint of heat.
What a beautiful female.
Compared to the most beautiful young female beast in the Mermaid Clan, Princess Lisa, she’s not far behind.
Is she truly the infamous companion of Prince Jia Lan?
But it’s said she’s plain and ugly-looking; could the rumors be wrong?
Shen Tang was feeling unnerved by this group of beastmen staring at her when she noticed nearby that the Coral Forest looked rather nice, so she went for a stroll.
Halfway, she suddenly heard a silver bell-like laughter and a conversation between a man and woman, coming from not too far ahead.
“Brother Jia Lin, do you really say that the female Jia Lan married is so ugly she can’t even compare to a single strand of my hair? Are you just comforting me?” The girl’s voice was anxious yet secretly proud.
“That kind of ugly female is not even worthy to be compared to you p>
The other young man’s voice was also pleasant but carried mockery, along with flattery towards the female, with a hint of snide and lewdness, “I also attended the wedding back then, personally witnessing what that Princess from the Night Glow Empire looks like! According to our Mermaid Clan’s standards, she’s a freak! Someone nobody wants, can’t even get married p>
With a tone of admiration and flattery, “Lisa, rest assured, that ugly female doesn’t stand a chance against you; you are the most beautiful female in the world p>
“Oh~ you shouldn’t say things like that about others, it wouldn’t be good if someone else hears it.” The woman’s voice was gentle like water, with a hint of complaint.
The young man sneered, “Hah, I’m telling the truth! Do you think Mother brought that ugly female here for no reason? It’s just to dissolve the marriage p>
“That ugly female isn’t fit for a marriage alliance with us in Sea Country; it’s embarrassing to say, people would laugh their heads off, and Jia Lan is no good either p>
“Shut up, I won’t allow you to speak that way about Brother Jia Lan! He’s the best male beast in the world!” The female angrily retorted.
As the voices drew closer, Shen Tang could see the appearance of the people coming.
The woman on the right had a slender and beautiful figure, with unique dreamy pink curly hair, and an exquisite and stunning face, snowy skin, with rosy-tinged eyes that added a touch of seductive charm, a fine nose, and rosy lips, wearing a luxurious outfit adorned with shells and pearls, even Shen Tang, who was accustomed to seeing beauties, was momentarily stunned. Such beauty was no less than the female lead Shen Qingli.
The young man beside the woman was tall and slim, with short blue-gray hair, looking quite handsome, dressed opulently.
Upon closer look, he bore one or two similarities to Jia Lan, but far less exquisite and stunning, captivating.
He seemed to be called Jia Lin, presumably Jia Lan’s brother, also a prince of the Imperial Palace.
Jia Lin and Lisa saw Shen Tang not far away and were both equally stunned, halting their steps, their faces flashing with amazement.
What a beautiful female!
Her looks and demeanor were quite different from the Mermaid Clan, not seemingly from any other sea tribe, and she didn’t bear any Sea Clan marks, could she be a Land Beastman?
Who brought her here?
Whose companion is she?
A strong amazement flashed in Jia Lin’s eyes, completely entranced.
Feeling the displeased gaze from the female beside him, he quickly returned to his senses, looked alert, and asked coldly, “Who are you, and why are you near the Imperial Palace p>
Shen Tang replied truthfully, “I am Shen Tang, the Princess of the Night Glow Empire, and Jia Lan’s companion, specifically invited by the Empress to visit the Sea Country Palace p>
“What? You say you’re that hideous freak?” Jia Lin exclaimed in disbelief.
He clearly remembers that ugly female being quite unattractive, yet this current female before him was ravishingly beautiful, nearly leaving him stunned.
Shen Tang said indifferently, “Believe it or not, I am right here; if you still have doubts, I have identification proof p>
Lisa snapped back to reality and glared viciously at Shen Tang, her beautiful face showing a grim and distorted look, “Oh, so you are the bitch trying to steal Brother Jia Lan from me p>
Shen Tang frowned and replied coldly, “Steal? If I remember correctly, he married me justly as part of an alliance, with a proper marriage ceremony p>
Lisa glared at her resentfully, biting her lip tight, suddenly letting out a cold laugh, disdainfully mocking, “You truly believe Brother Jia Lan willingly married you? He just used you p>
“Now without S-level spiritual power, you’re worthless to him p>
“You wouldn’t know, would you? This time the Empress had him bring you back just to tear apart the alliance between the two nations p>
“Brother Jia Lan never told you, did he? In fact, he has another fiancée in Sea Country, and that’s me p>
“I grew up with him, mutual affection, and this marriage was recognized by Jia Lan p>
“He promised personally that he would come to marry me p>