Douluo Jueshi: I Don't Want to Be an Evil Soul Master

Chapter 381 Mermaid Tears
For some reason, Liya seemed to sense a peculiar feeling from Lin Xiao's voice, which made her unconsciously lower her guard.

It was precisely because of this feeling that she completely let down her guard when she first met Lin Xiao underwater and took him to the Sea Princess's residence.

Hearing the change in Lin Xiao's voice again, a sense of vigilance rose in her heart, but she still relaxed slightly and nodded gently.

"She had no intention of killing. Nana just fainted. Take her back and get some rest. I'll be back soon."

Lin Xiao turned around and gave a few instructions, then took the lead and flew away towards the outside of the Tongming Sect.

The snow in the far north seemed to never stop, so much so that even in the remote areas where the Tongming Sect was located, the sun was often nowhere to be seen.

Lin Xiao would glance back every now and then. Liya behind him seemed quite used to the weather here, but when she looked at him occasionally, she would show a hint of wariness as if she had suddenly remembered something.

"You don't need to be so wary. You just saw it yourself. I can break through your mental influence. If I really wanted to do something, that short moment would be enough to subdue you."

"If it's because of what happened before... although there are various reasons, all I can say is I'm sorry."

Liya's ears twitched slightly, clearly indicating that she had heard Lin Xiao's words, but she kept her head down and did not speak.

Until the snowfield in front of them gradually disappeared, and the boundless ocean replaced it.

There were many icebergs that never melted on the sea. Lin Xiao fell from the sky, not knowing whether he was standing on land covered with snow or on the frozen sea.

Liya did not fall with Lin Xiao, but flew a distance before leaping into the sea with a "plop".

Lin Xiao took two steps forward, but when he looked around, he couldn't see Liya anywhere under the sea.

Just then, waves surged up in the sea, Lin Xiao frowned slightly, and his soul power surged out from within his body.

But in the next instant, he withdrew all his soul power.

"Wow--"

The waves crashing from beneath the surface of the sea sent icy seawater flying high, splashing towards Lin Xiao before naturally separating and settling around him.

There was no attack in the seawater; it seemed more like a simple prank.

As the waves receded, a figure stood on the sea, gazing at Lin Xiao from afar.

Liya had shed her disguise, revealing her true form. Her fishtail swayed gently in the seawater, causing ripples.

"Go back. You should have already experienced the dangers on land. You were lucky to find me this time, but you won't be so lucky in the future."

Liya blinked her beautiful eyes gently, then shook her head after hearing Lin Xiao's words.

"I found you not by luck. After I came to land, I met many people. I approached the person next to you because I sensed a similar aura about him to yours."

It seemed that returning to the sea had put her at ease, and she was finally willing to talk to Lin Xiao.

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiao was slightly surprised that Liya could sense a similar aura to himself from Abomination. But upon reflection, he realized that both Soul Masters and Soul Beasts on this continent had their unique characteristics, and even Lin Xiao couldn't possibly know them all.

However, this also explains why the Ten Thousand Souls Douluo and Abomination encountered Liya and were chased by her, mistaking her for a soul beast that had transformed into a human. Even after escaping danger, she would find Abomination again.

However, Lin Xiao asked curiously, "Are you the only one from your clan who came out to search for the Heart of the Ocean? I don't think I've seen any of your clansmen anywhere else."

“I…I ran away on my own.” Liya shook her head. “After my mother came back, she sent out many people from her tribe to search for the whereabouts of the Heart of the Ocean, but there was never any news.”

"I lost the Heart of the Ocean while it was in my hands. Although my mother and sister comforted me, I still decided to go out and look for it, even if it would come at a great cost."

Lin Xiao frowned slightly upon hearing this. When she first met Liya, she was still somewhat naive and never expected her to make such a decision. Even if her mother, the Sea Princess, discovered that Liya was missing, she probably wouldn't have imagined that she would come to land alone.

only……

Lin Xiao pondered for a moment, then looked down at Liya's arms and said, "I'm sorry, I've damaged your clan's most precious treasure."

“No, it’s not broken, it’s just exhausted.” Liya also looked down at the hexagonal crystal in her arms, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"It is the heart of the ocean, and it can only exert its power in the ocean and replenish its energy in the ocean. Even if it is damaged, as long as it is in the ocean, it can slowly repair itself."

"Although it will take a long time, as long as it can come back, that's all that matters."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiao paused for a moment, then smiled and shook his head. He had possessed the Heart of the Ocean for so long, yet he had never considered putting it back into the sea to test it.

Perhaps because he is human, he rarely has the opportunity to fight at sea, which is why he overlooked such a simple matter.

"Since that's the case, I feel much more at ease. Go back now. From now on, it's best for you and your people to stay away from the mainland."

Liya nodded gently, hugged the Heart of the Ocean tighter, turned and plunged into the sea, disappearing from sight.

Lin Xiao looked at the gradually calming sea and turned to leave. However, he had only taken two steps when the sound of waves suddenly rang out behind him.

Looking back, I saw that Liya, who had just left, had reappeared on the sea.

"Why haven't you left yet?"

"Thank you."

Lin Xiao raised an eyebrow slightly upon hearing this, "No need to thank me, I'm just returning your things to you."

“It’s different.” Liya shook her head repeatedly. “My original plan was to find your trail and get the whereabouts of the Heart of the Ocean from you.”

"But I never expected that the Heart of the Ocean would be in your hands. Not only did you return it to me, but you also helped us kill the traitor of our mermaid race. So, it is only right that I thank you."

Looking at Liya's sincere face, Lin Xiao couldn't tell whether she was still as naive as before, or perhaps a little too kind. It seemed that she had completely forgotten about when he entered the Mermaid Territory and helped the Grand Elder retrieve the Heart of the Ocean.

“I will remember you, and…” Liya said, as water rippled around her, presenting a round pearl to Lin Xiao.

As his gaze fell upon it, Lin Xiao felt a surge of pure spiritual energy emanating from it.

(End of this chapter)