Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends

But Levin knew even better that his name and Pinocchio's name were probably already on Emperor Dai Tianfeng's desk.

The actions of these noble children are merely an extension of the will of their families or princes.

They were summoned from the fairy tale world by Lin Wan through the system.

Their very existence carries the mission of gaining prestige for their host, Lin Wan.

Although Lin Wan did not mandate specific behaviors, this objective naturally made Levin uninterested in integrating into the power system of this world.

He needs prestige, but the way to gain prestige does not necessarily require him to attach himself to a prince or nobleman.

In his view, great strength itself is the greatest source of prestige.

Therefore, he maintained only a facade of peace and politeness, neither explicitly refusing nor making any promises.

……

Deep in the ocean, thousands of miles away, Ursula remained in her fishbone cave, cultivating her spiritual practice.

A few years is but a blink of an eye for a sea spirit beast with a long lifespan.

But for Ursula, the deep-sea witch who runs the trade here, these past few years have been a golden period in which her power and prestige have steadily increased.

Her strength has soared from 100,000 years when she first arrived in Douluo Continent to the level of a 280,000-year-old soul beast.

Only a small portion of this energy came from Ursula's own cultivation; the majority was energy she acquired through trading with other sea spirits.

"Hehehe..." Ursula looked at the newly refined potion that could temporarily make the scales glow with seven colors and let out a low and satisfied laugh.

These seemingly useless little gadgets can often be exchanged for unexpected good things from those simple-minded or novelty-seeking sea spirit beasts.

Her tentacles deftly manipulated various strange magical materials, categorizing them and placing them into a medicine cabinet made of giant coral and giant clam shells.

Today, Fishbone Cave is more prosperous than it was a few years ago. The number of bioluminescent jellyfish trapped on the cave walls has increased several times over. The interweaving of eerie green, pale white, and light blue light makes Fishbone Cave appear bizarre and fantastical.

All sorts of strange and wonderful items were randomly placed or hung: conch shells that could emit deadly infrasound, seaweed cloaks that could temporarily conceal one's form, bone fragments that recorded the dance of ancient sea beasts, and even some human artifacts salvaged from shipwrecks and imbued with Ursula's faint magic.

The two ancient electric eels, Hu Shan and Jia Shan, are now even larger, and the electric arcs wrapped around their bodies are becoming increasingly solid and terrifying.

They faithfully perform their duties of patrolling, attracting guests, and guarding the cave, serving as Ursula's doormen faithfully, and in return, Ursula occasionally rewards them.

Just then, a rapid and distinctive hissing sound of electricity came from outside the cave. This was a signal from Hu Shan and Jia Shan, indicating that they had brought back a special guest.

Ursula narrowed her long, dark green eyes slightly and put down the potion bottle in her hand.

The fact that these two well-informed subordinates would specifically send out a signal suggests that this guest is indeed quite interesting.

Her massive body lay languidly on the giant clam altar, her tentacles slightly retracted, striking a pose that was both mysterious and somewhat majestic.

Soon, Hu Shan and Jia Shan swam in first. Their movements seemed more cautious than usual, even carrying a hint of obsequiousness.

Behind them, a massive figure slowly squeezed into the Fishbone Cave.

The newcomer was even larger than Ursula when her tentacles were fully extended. Her body was a deep blue-black color, her skin was as smooth as satin, and her streamlined body contained explosive power.

It possesses the typical characteristics of a whale-like soul beast, but its head is more ferocious, its single eye emits a faint blue light, and its body naturally exudes a chilling pressure.

Although the owner of this oppressive aura seemed to have no ill intentions, and even showed some curiosity, the sense of pressure originating from the level of life itself was undeniable.

Deep-sea Demon Whale!

Looking at this sea spirit beast, Ursula's heart was instantly stirred. She had been operating in this sea area for many years, and through countless transactions and information exchanges, she already had a clear understanding of the powerful beings in the deep sea.

The deep-sea demon whales, especially the Deep-Sea Demon Whale King who has dominated a vast sea area for nearly a million years and is considered the overlord of the ocean, are absolutely not to be provoked in her intelligence network.

Although the deep-sea demon whale in front of us is far smaller and less imposing than the legendary deep-sea demon whale king, it is clearly a deep-sea demon whale with an extremely high bloodline concentration.

What surprised Ursula even more was that the deep-sea whale looked very young.

His eyes were filled with curiosity and scrutiny of the cave, unlike the despair, greed, or eagerness of other visitors.

This deep-sea demon whale is none other than Blue Buddha, the only daughter of the Deep-Sea Demon Whale King and Queen.

Since birth, she has spent most of her time confined to the vast, deep-sea area of ​​the Demon Whale.

That sea was her home, her kingdom, and also her enormous prison.

Aside from occasional short excursions accompanied by her powerful parents, she was almost never allowed to leave that clearly defined territory alone.

The number of deep-sea whales is extremely small, and they can be counted on one hand in the entire vast ocean.

In her home, only her parents, both of the same kind, lived. In the endless deep sea, she couldn't even find a single sea spirit beast friend of the same age with whom she could talk and play as an equal.

The powerful aura of her bloodline made the other sea spirit beasts feel only awe and fear towards her, keeping them at a distance, which made her feel extremely lonely and bored.

This time, Lan Fuzi took advantage of her parents' deep cultivation state to muster up the courage to sneak out of the Deep Sea Demon Whale Sea.

Not long after leaving the Demon Whale Sea, she heard the legend of Ursula, the Deep Sea Witch, from several trembling ten-thousand-year-old soul beasts. Ursula was a mysterious being who seemed to be able to trade anything and possessed countless novelties.

This rumor instantly ignited Lan Fuzi's interest. Following the vague guidance of the soul beasts, she inquired along the way and, after some twists and turns, finally found this sea area located on the edge of the abyss, where she encountered Hu Shan and Jia Shan patrolling the perimeter.

She fearlessly stated her purpose: she wanted to find the Deep Sea Witch and something fun.

Lan Fuzi was not worried about her safety, because she knew clearly that the moment she left the Demon Whale Sea, the protective mark her father, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, had left deep in her soul was activated.

Moreover, as long as she remains in the sea, her father can easily find her by following her scent.

"The witch Ursula?" Lan Fuzi's clear voice rang out, contrasting sharply with its massive body.

"So you're the deep-sea witch they're talking about, the one who can grant any wish?"

Chapter 81 The Cruel Reality

Ursula quickly suppressed her surprise, a seductive yet hypocritical smile appearing on her face.

"Whether your wish can be fulfilled depends on whether you can pay the corresponding price, my dear guest. Welcome to Ursula's Fishbone Cave, where trade is paramount. May I ask your name, esteemed lady of the Deep Sea Whale Clan?"

"My name is Lan Fuzi." The young deep-sea whale was not cunning and gave her name directly. Her huge eyes curiously looked at the glittering things in the cave.

"They say you have lots of fun things here? I'm so bored at home. My father and mother only know how to cultivate all day long, and all the other creatures in the sea avoid me. It's so boring!"

Upon hearing this, Ursula felt her heart skip a beat.

Lan Fuzi, it seems she is a descendant of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, a truly great fish!

No, this is practically a moving treasure trove!

Ursula could almost feel the goddess of fate smiling down on her.

"So it's Princess Lan Fuzi who graces my humble abode with her presence. It truly honors my humble abode." Ursula's voice became even sweeter and more alluring, and her countless tentacles swayed gently with pleasure.

"Bored? Oh, that is indeed one of the most unbearable sufferings in the world. Especially for a noble and vibrant being like yourself."

As she spoke, she thought rapidly that dealing with this kind of simple, playful, well-connected client who desperately craved new experiences was not the same as dealing with those who were desperate outlaws.

Forcing a sale or setting a trap are the worst options. If she angers the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, her 280,000 years of cultivation might not be enough for him to swallow her whole.

The best strategy is to play the long game and catch the big fish. Become Lan Fuzi's good friend, build a good relationship with her, and make her willingly come here to trade continuously, thus gradually bringing her, and even the Deep Sea Demon Whale King behind her, under your influence.

“Fun things? Of course there are!” Ursula smiled like a blooming poisonous flower.

"What I have here is unique in the entire deep sea!"

One of her tentacles curled up the bottle of psychedelic scale potion, and with a gentle flick, the potion transformed into a seven-colored mist that enveloped a huge reef nearby.

Instantly, the dull gray reef became shimmering and colorful, as if inlaid with countless gems, dazzling and beautiful.

"Wow!" Lan Fuzi's eyes widened even more instantly, and she exclaimed in surprise.

She had spent most of her time in the deep, dark waters of the Demon Whale Sea and had never seen such vibrant colors.

Ursula then showed off a few gadgets, such as a conch shell that could turn bubbles into various small sea creature shapes when blown.

A pearl that makes singing incredibly beautiful when held in the mouth; a seashell mirror that reflects the scene one most desires to see...

Everything perfectly captured Lan Fuzi's playful heart.

"I want them all! I want them all!" Lan Fuzi excitedly swung his huge tail fin, stirring up a dark current in the cave.

She didn't care about the cost; she just wanted to bring all these interesting things back to her lair.

She opened her mouth and spat out a blue crystal the size of a fist.

The moment the crystals appeared, the energy concentration in the entire Fishbone Cave suddenly increased. Hu Shan and Jia Shan stared wide-eyed, greedily absorbing the dissipating energy.

Ocean energy crystals, and of extremely high quality!

Ursula's eerie green eyes also flashed with a sharp light.

As expected! As expected of the princess of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, she is indeed very generous!

The value of this crystal far exceeds the pile of flashy but impractical toys she brought out.

"Your Highness is truly generous." Ursula suppressed the urge to immediately devour the crystal, and carefully took the heavy blue crystal with her tentacles, feeling the powerful yet gentle energy within it, and was overjoyed.

But she maintained a calm demeanor on the surface, saying, "Then these interesting little gadgets are yours. I hope they can help you alleviate the loneliness of the deep sea."

Lan Fuzi used her soul power to gather the pile of small toys. "Great! Thank you, Ursula the witch! You really are as amazing as they said! I'll definitely come back to play with you again!"

After saying that, she turned around impatiently, swaying her huge body, and happily swam out of the fishbone cave, eager to go back and try out her new toy.

Ursula didn't care about Lan Fuzi's rudeness; all her attention was focused on the ocean energy crystal in her hand.

The tentacles tightly wrapped around the crystal, and Ursula couldn't help but let out a low, greedy laugh as she felt the pure energy that was almost overflowing.

"Hehehe... Hahahaha! Deep Sea Demon Whale King, Blue Buddha, this is truly wonderful!"

Ursula seemed to have already envisioned that through this simple little demon whale, she could extend her tentacles to the true overlord of the deep sea and obtain that near-divine energy.

……

The nights in Xingluo Imperial City are never short of noise and extravagance, and in certain places of extravagance, the Third Prince Dai Mubai is a regular visitor.

Inside a penthouse suite on the top floor of a high-end club called Zuimengxuan, Dai Mubai was lounging on a chaise lounge covered with soft animal hides, one arm around a beautiful hostess, the other hand casually swirling the amber liquid in a crystal glass.

A slight smile played on his lips, and his wicked eyes occasionally swept over the dancers gracefully moving about, seemingly lost in their beauty.

However, upon closer inspection, one can discover that deep within his heterochromatic eyes lies not much genuine infatuation, but rather a lingering melancholy and resentment.

He naturally knew of Zhu Zhuqing's existence, the fiancée who was a few years younger than him and was forced upon him by his family. She was a little girl who hadn't fully grown up yet, and her strength was far inferior to that of Davis's fiancée, Zhu Zhuyun.

In Dai Mubai's view, this marriage was nothing more than another shackle around his neck, reminding him of his desperate and inevitable fate.

His talent was indeed extremely high, even surpassing Davis's. Even under the cover of indulging in sensual pleasures, his cultivation speed never truly slowed down.

But as the outside world has seen, he was born too late. The difference of a few years is like an insurmountable chasm under the cruel competition rules of the Star Luo Royal Family.