The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife-Chapter 1038: No Wonder Auntie Likes You, Fresh Grass

Ao Zhaozhao went from hesitation to determination, all because she had Siheng and Nanli by her side.

Since they were in the form of fish, Ao Zhaozhao couldn’t nod. Instead, she shouted loudly, "Alright! I will fight for the Four Seas Aqua Clan!"

They weren’t in a rush and allowed the multi-eyed octopus to help guide them. Once again, they transformed into fish. The octopus moved its tentacles, and they shot forward at an incredibly fast speed. In a short time, they had already delved deep into the ocean, arriving at the Mermaid Clan’s territory.

Siheng now understood why Nanli had made a detour to find the octopus. However, Ao Zhaozhao remarked, "Actually, the fastest swimmers in the Four Seas are the Mermaid Clan. Even my Dragon Clan can’t match their speed."

There were no detailed records about the Mermaids in the books, so Siheng, curious, asked. He learned that the Mermaid Clan held a position second only to the Dragon Clan in the Four Seas. They were known for their striking appearance and had a unique internal core that absorbed the essence of the ocean’s sun and moon, making them exceptionally skilled in spells. However, despite their strong innate abilities and power, their fragile bodies lacked the tough shells or scales that many other Aqua Clans had.

Siheng concluded, "Sounds similar to Spell Cultivators."

Nanli replied, "Exactly. They’re both fragile. The Mermaid Clan doesn’t have any tough armor or scales for protection."

The octopus stopped in a concealed spot because there were Mermen stationed ahead. They held various weapons in their hands.

Siheng went outside to circle around and caught several fish. He used them to inquire about the current situation of the Mermaid Clan and the strength of Merman soldiers. He learned that, over the past ten thousand years, the Mermen had taken control, and in that time, the Mermaid Clan had been forced into reproduction to bolster their numbers. Currently, there were three thousand Merman soldiers under their command. The Merman Clan had completely taken control of the Mermaid Clan.

Ao Zhaozhao grew anxious. "The Mermaid Clan’s strength isn’t any less than the Merman Clan’s. Even though the Merman Clan has more soldiers, the Mermaid Clan shouldn’t be without any resistance, right?"

A trembling fish replied, "But... but the strong members of each clan were tricked by the Merman King and imprisoned in the Dragon Palace. As a result, the clans have no real resistance."

Another small crab added, "I know! It’s because the Merman King’s son got married and invited all the powerful figures in the Four Seas. But shortly after they left, the Merman soldiers attacked the clans!"

Ao Zhaozhao froze for a moment. Then, an intense anger surged within her. How could the Merman Clan be so devious? How could they be so calculating? She wanted nothing more than to rush out and defeat the Merman soldiers, rescuing the Mermaid Clan immediately.

"I want to fight!" Ao Zhaozhao shouted.

Siheng raised his hand to stop her, preventing her from making too much noise and potentially attracting the Merman soldiers.

Ao Zhaozhao glared at him. "You just said you’d support me. But now, when it’s time to fight, you want to back out?!"

Siheng smirked slightly. In the water, he still exuded grace. "You really... When things go well, you call me ’Uncle,’ but when they don’t, you just call me by my name."

Ao Zhaozhao lowered her head in shame.

Nanli had a plan in mind. She said, "Since the strong members of the clans are imprisoned in the Dragon Palace, making a move here will only alert the Merman King, who will be prepared for us. I think the best course of action is to go to the Dragon Palace."

Siheng nodded slightly. "A’Li, we really think alike. We’ll help Zhaozhao rescue the strong members of the clans. Not only will it strengthen our fighting power, but it will also make the other clans remember that it was Zhaozhao who saved them."

Ao Zhaozhao stared at Siheng and sighed, "Uncle, you’re amazing!"

"You’re skilled, handsome, and smart!"

"No wonder Auntie has taken such a liking to you, you little fresh grass!"

Nanli’s lips twitched. "Zhaozhao, you could’ve left that last part out."

Siheng, almost lost in the constant compliments, smiled, his expression warm. "It’s just a simple strategy."

Ao Zhaozhao said, "This isn’t simple at all. I couldn’t have come up with it. I don’t care, anyway. Auntie and Uncle are just amazing."

Siheng’s heart soared. He glanced at Nanli, thinking, If only our future little ones could be as sweet-talking as this.

Nanli called him back to his senses. "Stop basking in your own glory. Let’s discuss the battle strategy."

She had visited the Dragon Palace a few times before, so she quickly came up with a plan. After briefing them, they set off for the Dragon Palace.

Nanli and Ao Zhaozhao transformed into their human forms as they arrived at the Dragon Palace’s guard post. The Merman soldiers were shocked and quickly surrounded them.

A human?

Nanli, dressed in a loose gown with a glowing material that shimmered faintly underwater, had a remarkable appearance. Her hair was styled simply, with a hibiscus wood hairpin inserted and silver tassels hanging from it, complementing her look.

"A mere human dares to come to the Dragon Palace? What is your intention?" The Merman soldiers saw a pregnant woman move effortlessly underwater, not knowing her true strength. They didn’t immediately attack.

"I want to see your Merman King," Nanli said with a slight smile.

"Our king?" The Merman soldiers looked at her and the child behind her. "You’re just a human cultivator, not an immortal. What qualifications do you have to see our king?"

Nanli tugged Ao Zhaozhao forward.

Only then did the Mermen notice that the child was bound with a spiritual whip.

Before they could speak, Nanli made a hand seal, revealing Ao Zhaozhao’s Dragon Horn.

Immediately, the Aqua Clan around them trembled slightly, sensing the powerful dragon aura.

Even the Mermen were momentarily shaken.

Their eyes widened in disbelief.

"Is... is this Dragon Clan?"

"There’s still a dragon in the Four Seas?"

"How is that possible? The last Azure Dragon perished in the Endless Abyss!"

The Mermen looked at each other, unsure how to react.

Before they could report back, Fang Yuan, the Merman King, also sensed the dragon aura and rushed to the guard post.

Fang Yuan, who was two thousand years old, had blue skin and fins on his face, hands, and feet. Compared to Mermaids, their appearance was far more fish-like. However, their overall combat ability was among the strongest in the Aqua Clan.

Fang Yuan recognized Ao Zhaozhao the moment he saw her. "You! Little Azure Dragon!"

He immediately reached out to grab her.

Nanli swiftly pulled Ao Zhaozhao back, grabbing her by the neck. "Merman King, this is my little Azure Dragon. Is it appropriate for you to just grab her like that?"

Fang Yuan withdrew his hand and stared at Ao Zhaozhao. She was covered in blood, one of her Dragon Horns was broken, and she appeared unconscious. It was clear she had endured a great deal of suffering. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

He then turned his gaze back to Nanli. "Are you a cultivator from the human realm? It seems you know quite a lot about the Four Seas Aqua Clan."

Nanli remained calm and replied, "I just asked around a bit. Now, I wonder if I can ask the Merman King for something in return for the little Azure Dragon I’ve caught?"