After being fed to top-tier orcs, I became the darling of the entire intergalactic world.

Chapter 427 Beautiful Mermaid, Beautiful City
Faced with the hospitable clan chief, everyone accepted the invitation without hesitation.

However, mermaids have a special physiological structure that allows them to live freely in the deep sea, but they cannot.

"Within the palace grounds, there are barriers, so you can live as if you were on land. There's nothing to worry about."

However, there were no barriers to protect people when traveling between the two palaces or residences, making it virtually impossible for them to move.

"This is a sea pearl, containing our special energy."

After wearing it, the energy within the sea pearl will form an invisible protective barrier, allowing humans to breathe freely in the sea.

"A single pearl can last for about three days."

Just in case, the clan leader directly distributed two sea pearls to each person.

"How amazing!"

Of all the people, Beibei was the most excited.

She had heard many fairy tales about mermaids.

"Now, please follow me into the main hall. Mermaids will help you take your luggage to your accommodations."

The guest is the host.

Since the clan chief had said so, the crowd, who were already eager to visit, naturally wouldn't refuse.

Everyone put on the Sea Beads. Elius, being the black dragon, was the least affected, so he went first to test the waters and see how effective the Sea Beads were.

"no problem."

Unsure if anyone could hear him, Elius used gestures as he spoke.

Fortunately, the presence of the sea pearl did not hinder their communication in the sea.

"What are you waiting for? Let's go!"

You're so enthusiastic, you're so poisonous. You follow closely behind, calling on everyone to go together so as not to keep the clan leader waiting.

This was the first time they had accepted the mermaid clan chief's invitation, and it was all thanks to Liang He that everyone else, except for a few of them, was temporarily left on the Explorer.

We'll see what arrangements the clan leader makes then.

"Wow! Up close, this Crystal Palace is even more magnificent and spectacular, even shimmering with light—it's so beautiful!"

Lyra stayed by Evelyn's side, helping her take care of the baby.

But his eyes were filled with the Crystal Palace.

The main hall of the mermaid clan is the largest building in this complex. It is as clear and beautiful as glass.

"This main hall was actually built in the last hundred years. It was made of special materials that can refract the light from the sea into the hall, helping us to distinguish between day and night."

Living in the deep sea doesn't mean the mermaid race doesn't yearn for the light.

With the advancement of technology, they are also able to gradually build homes that truly belong to them.

"The main hall is usually only used when there are important meetings or grand events in the clan."

To show their respect for Liang He and the others, the clan leader personally greeted them and even opened the main hall.

"The statues on both sides of the main hall are those of the clan chiefs of past generations."

Noticing Liang He's curiosity about the statue, the clan chief stopped and explained it to them.

"You should be able to notice that the statues are all made of slightly different materials."

Before each clan chief passes away, he will have a premonition, then find a piece of stone that he likes, carve it, and leave it in the main hall.

It also symbolizes that although they have passed away, they are still willing to protect the mermaid clan and this sea.

"I thought their expressions would be filled with regret and reluctance."

The clan chief's account of how he faced death with equanimity was deeply moving.

"Our lifespan is actually very long compared to that of humans."

Human lifespan has actually been increasing with the development of the times. Centenarians are very common, and countless people are still working and contributing their talents in their seventies and eighties.

However, the mermaid race's unique advantages allow them to live to at least two hundred years old, and this has very little impact on their appearance.

“In our tribe, adulthood is not calculated in eighteen years, but is determined by the size of a fish’s tail.”

The larger the fish's tail, the stronger it is.

There's even a hidden belief that the more beautiful a mermaid is, the more powerful she is.

"This is so cool, beauty and talent go hand in hand."

Göring couldn't help but feel a little envious.

He was the most ordinary-looking person among them, and his strength was also average, so he was truly envious.

"Alright, we are about to enter the main city. Please get ready."

Main city?

Did the mermaid race even build cities?
With a sense of curiosity, everyone focused their attention on the bright light ahead.

As they passed through the barrier, the pearl automatically activated its function, floating at the city's entrance. Its eyes widened instantly, staring intently at the scene before it.

"..."

"What a beauty……"

A collective silence fell over them, and as Evelyn sighed, everyone silently gave her a thumbs up.

I thought the Crystal Palace was amazing enough, but little did I know, there was an even bigger surprise inside.

"I had no idea that mermaids lived in cities deep in the sea..."

Goring was the deputy head of the reserve, and the area where the mermaid lived was also within the reserve's boundaries, yet he had never heard of her.

No wonder the mermaids seemed hesitant to speak when he contacted them; that's what happened!

"Initially, it was just a few simple huts made of seashells and other materials, but it gradually grew into a larger scale."

With the changing times and the area being relatively well-protected, the mermaids have no plans to move.

Therefore, they drew on a lot of human experience in building and created their own homes according to their own aesthetics.

The emergence of individual 'homes' eventually formed a city.

"Am I seeing things? There's actually a market here?"

You look at the main street of Mermaid City in surprise and find that there are stalls on both sides for people to exchange goods.

"Unlike human transactions using currency, we mostly barter."

The unique nature of the mermaid race means they don't need to use currency to buy things. If they really need something, they can sell some seafood in exchange for human currency.

Since deep-sea creatures are generally unavailable to ordinary fishermen, their rarity contributes to their value.

"Apart from a few main roads, the houses are arranged in a staggered manner, which is different from cities on land."

This was the first time Langdon had ever witnessed such a scene. While he was amazed, he had already begun to analyze it.

The mermaid's house wasn't built with reinforced concrete; it was made of glass, white jade, seashells...

In short, even building materials must meet one requirement—

nice!
"Mom, will we be staying in a house like this tonight?"

Bebe gripped Evelyn's hand tightly, his hands sweating with excitement.

This amazing sight made her eager to experience it so she could go back and brag to her friends.

"The accommodations arranged for everyone tonight are located in the very center of the city, making it convenient for everyone to visit various places."

Similar to human cities, the city center is always the most prosperous place, and the chieftain's mansion is also located there.

"The clansmen heard that a distinguished guest has come from afar, so they have prepared a luncheon. Please come with me."