Free Web NovelChapter 229: Chapter 229: Ding! Rewards Granted, A Cure Within Reach!
Yue Yue was still feeling very confused by what Han Soi said. She didn’t understand why she was the only one who could help. But suddenly, a familiar sound rang in her head.
Ding!
Her eyes went wide as the System screen appeared in front of her. It was glowing with a bright, golden light.
A series of new notifications began to scroll down very fast.
[Congratulations, Host! You have successfully completed the Side Mission: Prevent the Tragedy of the Deep.]
Yue Yue felt a huge weight lift off her chest. She looked at the screen and saw the list of rewards she had earned for saving Cang Yuze from the King Scorpions.
[Mission Rewards Granted:]
[+10% Affection from Cang Yuze.]
[Villain Corruption Mode: -5%]
[Special Prize Received: Heavenly Deep-Sea Marrow]
A small, shimmering vial appeared in her storage space. It was filled with a thick, glowing liquid. This was the most important ingredient for the Thousand Venom Antidote for Xing Luoye.
But the notifications did not stop there. The System continued to chime as the other men in the room looked at her with deep admiration and new feelings. frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓
[Notification: Affection from Feng Yanshen has increased by +10%!]
[Notification: Affection from Han Soi has increased by +2%!]
Yue Yue glanced at Feng Yanshen. He was still smiling at her in an amused way, but his eyes were much warmer than before. He seemed truly impressed by her bravery.
Then she looked at Han Soi. He was standing like a tall, silent mountain, but his gaze was filled with a soft, protective light. Even a small increase in his affection felt very heavy, as his affection’s value is high, so increasing it more is even harder.
"What is it, Yue Yue?" Cang Yuze asked softly. He noticed that she was staring into space with a dazed look. "Are you feeling tired from the spiritual comforting?"
Yue Yue snapped back to reality and shook her head quickly. She felt a surge of energy and happiness. "No, I am great! I have something very important for the medicine!"
She did not wait for them to ask questions. She knew that with the Heavenly Deep-Sea Marrow and the venom Cang Yuze collected, they could finally save Xing Luoye.
"Let’s go back to the palace!" she shouted, her voice full of excitement. "We have everything we need now. We can make the antidote and help Luoye get better!"
The men looked at each other and smiled. The dark and dangerous trip to the trench was over. They turned the ship around and began the journey back to the Sea Empire.
The underwater ship finally glided back into the Sea Empire’s glowing palace. The mission was a success, but the air was still heavy with the need to save Xing Luoye.
Yue Yue, Han Soi, Feng Yanshen, and Cang Yuze gathered in a private room. Once the doors were shut, Yue Yue reached into her storage space.
She pulled out the vial of Heavenly Deep-Sea Marrow. The liquid inside glowed with a rhythmic, silver light that illuminated the entire room.
Cang Yuze froze. He was a master of medicine, and he recognized the legendary material instantly. His eyes widened in complete shock as he looked at the bottle and then at Yue Yue.
"Where did you get this?" he asked, his voice trembling. "This marrow only exists in the deepest, most dangerous trenches where even the King Scorpions cannot go. Hardly anyone knew about this!"
Yue Yue felt a bit nervous. She couldn’t explain the System, so she put on a silly, stubborn expression.
"I just... picked it up," she said, looking away from his eyes. "Just don’t ask me where. It’s mine, and now it’s yours. Take it."
Cang Yuze saw her avoiding his gaze. He knew she was lying, but he also knew her habits.
When Yue Yue didn’t want to explain something, pressing her only made her more stubborn. He decided to let it go. He was just glad to have it.
"This is incredibly precious," he whispered, holding the vial like a treasure. "I only had a tiny bit before, which meant I only had one chance to make the dose. If I failed, it was over. But with this much, I can make several doses. You have saved us again."
He did not waste another minute. He took the marrow and the venom and locked himself inside his laboratory. For the next week, the door stayed shut. He was researching and refining the antidote with all his strength.
While Cang Yuze was busy, time started to pass quickly in the palace. Yue Yue began to meet more people from the Sea Empire.
She found that the mermaids were very gentle, beautiful, and heartwarming. They brought her exotic fruits and soft fabrics, making her feel very welcome.
However, she still had not met the top members of the royal family. There was no sign of the Queen or the Emperor. She had only met another prince, the Fifth Prince. He was very shy but very handsome, with the same flowing hair as his brothers.
Loud-mouthed Cang Yuzain was the one who gave her all the gossip.
"Don’t expect to see the parents," he told her one afternoon while they ate sea-sweets.
"The Emperor and Queen love to travel. They are always outside the empire, leaving everything for my eldest brother to handle."
He explained that mermaid fertility was much better than other races. "We are born from eggs," he said proudly.
"Most of us seven brothers were born in the same batch. That is why we look so much alike. And all my brothers have their own states to rule, so they are rarely at the palace."
Yue Yue nodded, rubbing her growing stomach. She felt a bit lonely with Cang Yuze locked away, and even Feng Yanshen had to leave for three days to handle Temple business. But she was never truly alone. fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓
Han Soi was always there, standing like a silent shield.
And of course, her little snake baby was finally back with her. She had given him a nickname, "Xiao Bai," not because he is white but because he is a little black snake. So she really wanted to tease him with this name.
Xiao Bai was no longer a tiny little hatchling. He had grown much thicker and chubbier. He looked like a very healthy, round sausage. Yue Yue loved to tease him.
"Oh, look at you," she said, poking his chubby belly. "You didn’t miss mommy at all, did you? You were too busy eating and growing fat."
