Douluo Dalu, a junior student, started his journey after being adopted by Bibi Dong.

Hyotei's mouth opened and closed several times, finally managing to squeeze out only one word: "You—"

Xue Di ignored her shock and calmly took out a book from her storage ring.

The book cover is light blue with several lines of large gold lettering printed on it.

How to Pamper Your Younger Brother as an Older Sister

The moment Hyotei saw the cover, they were completely speechless.

His vertical pupils almost popped out of their sockets, and his voice rose eight octaves:

"Is this the younger brother? Look!"

She pointed to the words "favor" on the cover, her fingers trembling.

Before she could finish speaking, a ripple suddenly appeared on the icy lake beneath her feet.

Ripples spread outwards in concentric circles, followed by a series of ethereal sounds coming from deep within the ice.

The sound echoed across the vast ice surface, possessing a captivating magic.

"What brings you all here? If nothing else, please leave. The Ice Sea welcomes no one."

His voice was cold and distant, carrying a clear sense of wanting to get rid of him.

Hyotei's fiery temper flared up instantly. Today, she first fought with Bibi Dong, and then was ignored by Yuki-tei for half a day.

Now even a gatekeeper dares to give her a hard time.

I can't beat the near-god Bibi Dong, so why would I be afraid of a mermaid who's not good at attacking!

With a flick of her arms, her azure soul power exploded around her, and the pressure of a nearly 400,000-year-old soul beast poured down like a mountain.

The ripples on the lake's surface were instantly flattened, and the ice creaked under the strain. The owner of that sound...

A mermaid was pinned to the ice, unable to move. Her fishtail thrashed against the ice, but she couldn't break free from the oppressive force.

"You're not worthy to speak to me," Hyotei said, his eyes filled with disdain.

"Bring your clan leader out."

"Hyotei, what are you doing in the icy sea, a land-dwelling scorpion?"

Chapter Thirty-Four: The Abundant Sea Princess, But Not to Be Seen

A lazy yet majestic voice came from the depths of the ice, effortlessly dispelling the oppressive aura of the Ice Emperor.

The mermaid, who had been pinned to the ice, was relieved. She flipped over and plunged into the water, disappearing without a trace with a flick of her tail.

The ripples on the lake grew larger and larger, as if some enormous creature was rising from the depths.

Water splashed and a voluptuous figure emerged from the water.

The sea princess has long hair like the ocean, flowing in the water, and strangely, the strands of hair don't stick together.

Her upper body was a perfect human female form, dressed in a pearl-embellished brocade that perfectly concealed her mature and voluptuous figure, yet outlined breathtaking curves at every angle.

Her breasts were so full they seemed to burst the brocade, yet her waist was incredibly slender, and below that were wide, rounded hips. Every line exuded the most primal allure of mature femininity.

However, how could these proud women be willing to let others see their beautiful bodies?

She bestowed upon her clan the blessing of mermaids, including the fact that she herself was shrouded in a divine mist.

The mist was as thin as smoke and as vast as the sea, enveloping every inch of her body, making her inscrutable and inviolable.

Her fish tail was half-submerged in the water, its scales folding under the aurora.

It shoots out a myriad of colors, its tail fin gently slapping the water's surface.

The splashing water droplets condensed into tiny ice crystals in the air.

"It's not my business," Hyotei glanced in Yukitetsu's direction, "Yukitetsu, she..."

The Snow Empress raised her hand, interrupting the Ice Empress. She stepped forward and gave a slight bow.

"Hello, Sea Princess, how have you been?"

When Princess Hai's gaze fell on Xue Di, her bright eyes instantly became somewhat dull.

"Your cultivation level? And that little guy next to you..."

Her gaze shifted back and forth between Xue Di and Yue Qingge, her lips slightly parted as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

A complex light flashed deep within those mist-shrouded eyes.

She simply shook her head slightly, swallowing back the words that were about to come out.

Her plump and fleshy shoulders swayed slightly, causing her large, full breasts to ripple with waves of flesh.

Unfortunately, no one can appreciate it.

"If you want to restore your cultivation level, the Fishman's Tears will be of no use."

As she spoke, she turned to leave. Her tail traced a graceful arc in the water, and her tail fin swayed gently, splashing up a string of water droplets.

The pearl-embellished brocade unfurled in the water, outlining the breathtaking curves of her waist and hips.

Xue Di shook her head, then pulled Yue Qingge forward a step.

It landed on the sea surface.

She glanced down at Yue Qingge before looking up at Hai Gongwang.

"It has nothing to do with me. A woman, with the cultivation of a Soul Saint, forcibly fused with the power of the Rakshasa God, and her body suffered some severe backlash."

Her voice remained cold, but her brows furrowed slightly when she mentioned the words "Rakshasa God Power".

The sea princess turned around, her fishtail swaying gently in the water to maintain her balance.

"There's no hope then." Her voice was already somewhat nonchalant.

"It's different. She has a very high affinity with the gods. Although the divine power backfired, it is still protecting her heart meridian. All that's needed is to regulate her meridians."

The sea princess's fishtail stopped swaying.

She remained silent for a moment, her eyes, veiled by mist, lingering on Yue Qingge for a long time.

Then she smiled.

A slight smile curved her lips, revealing an indescribable charm on her indistinct face.

She lowered her eyes, as if recalling something from a long time ago.

"If you want to use that favor, then come with me."

As soon as she finished speaking, her fishtail slapped the water's surface, and she transformed into a streak of light, disappearing into the sea.

Her ethereal and melodious voice came from all directions.

"Keep up, don't fall behind."

Hyotei looked at the gradually calming water, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

She crossed her arms, her long, emerald-green hair flowing in the air, her vertical pupils slightly narrowed, and her voice very low:

"What, are you going down? If it's a trap, we'll lose less than one-tenth of our strength below 10,000 meters."

Her tone was no longer arrogant as before; instead, it carried a rare hint of caution.

His golden-green vertical pupils swept over Yue Qingge, then landed on Xue Di's face, waiting for a reason that would convince her.

Just as Yue Qingge was about to speak, a hand suddenly covered his lips.

Her palms were pressed against his lips, and her fingertips gently touched his cheeks.

"It's alright. Mermaids love peace, and besides, she still owes me a life-saving favor."

Without wasting any more time, she released a gentle surge of soul power from her palm, enveloping Yue Qingge in a protective shield.

She took his hand, their fingers intertwined, and jumped into the water.

The moment she entered the water, Yue Qingge felt the whole world go silent.

All he could hear was the soft rustling of water flowing over the protective shield. The icy sea was clearer than he had imagined, with visibility extending far into the distance.

Everywhere you look is a deep blue.

Hyotei followed behind, her long, turquoise hair floating like seaweed in the water, warily scanning her surroundings.

Her Ice Emperor Claw has already solidified, ready to deal with any unexpected situation.

What are you dawdling about for?

The sea princess's voice came from below, and she turned around and glanced at the three of them.

"If you don't trust me, then go back the way you came."

Without hesitation, Xue Di took Yue Qingge's hand and chased after them.

Hyotei gritted his teeth, a hint of annoyance flashing in his vertical pupils.

He eventually followed after them, muttering something under his breath.

The three of them traversed layers of sea, and after an unknown amount of time, a light suddenly appeared ahead.

The mermaid palace appeared before them.

It was a palace built of deep-sea coral and millennia-old ice, radiating a silvery-white fluorescence.

The palace is inlaid with countless pearls and seashells, which emit a warm luster in the dim light.

As far as the eye could see, there were only blurry, indistinct mermaids.

When the two mermaid guards outside the door saw the sea princess, they immediately bowed deeply, their fish tails curving into an elegant arc.

"My Lord!"

The sea princess waved her hand, flicked her fishtail, and swam into the palace: defeat.

She swung her full, powerful fishtail, the twisting of her waist creating the curves of her hips, each sway exuding a natural allure.

She swam to the throne, turned around, and sat down.

She filled the throne to the brim, her pearl-embellished, glass-like brocade skirt spreading out in the water.

She rested her chin on one hand, her elbow on the armrest, and her other hand casually on her knee.

"Someone, have Liya come here."

Her voice carried clearly throughout the entire hall.

The guard beside him nodded, and the fish swam towards the side hall with its tail wagging.

The sea princess's gaze swept over the three of them, finally landing on Yue Qingge, a slight smile curving her lips:

"Please have a seat, everyone. But let me make it clear first: the mermaid's tears may not be able to cure that person."

She paused, then tapped her fingers lightly twice on the armrest.

"However, the Golden Mermaid's Tears are acceptable."

Xue Di's expression didn't change much, but Yue Qingge could feel that she tightened her grip on his hand slightly.

"But," the sea princess drawled, the last syllable of her voice...

"Only my youngest daughter is a mermaid of golden blood. How to obtain her tears is up to you."

After she finished speaking, she said no more and simply leaned back lazily on the throne.

His gaze lingered on Yue Qingge for a moment.

The sea princess has two daughters, the elder daughter Regent and the younger daughter Liya.

They were all children she gave birth to using her soul power alone, and there was no father to them.

"Mom, did you call me?"

Chapter Thirty-Five: Opening My Eyes, I See a Big Watermelon

A clear sound came from the direction of the side hall. Yue Qingge looked in the direction of the sound, but it was still a blurry shadow.

She swam to the sea princess, her fish tail swaying gently as she floated in the water.

He tilted his head and glanced at Yue Qingge, his eyes full of curiosity.

The sea princess rested her chin on her hand, her gaze fixed on Yue Qingge. She knew in her heart that he couldn't see their true faces.

That divine mist is an insurmountable barrier for all unblessed beings.