Plan A
The Queen of the Deep Sea 8
Later
“What?”
Li Yunxi’s expression froze. She originally thought the mermaid would make other requests, but she didn’t expect to hear this sentence, concerning the life and death of this beautiful race.
The extinction of a species is mostly due to natural disasters or the deterioration of the living environment. Another reason is reproduction.
The fewer the number, the more irresistible the death, eventually leading to the end.
The number of mermaids was already scarce. After a hundred years of development, young mermaids aged and then disappeared into the sea, but there were not enough new mermaids being born to maintain the original number.
The mating season occurs only once every three years, and the lifespan of mermaids is only eighty years. It takes thirty years to reach adulthood, such a long time.
Su Xin would not fulfill the responsibility of every female mermaid. The thought of bearing children was terrifying to her, let alone just for the sake of reproduction. If she did have feelings for a certain male mermaid, then combining to have children might not be impossible, but she did not have such feelings, so it was impossible.
Actually, if humans had not appeared, the mermaid race would not have been able to sustain itself either. Perhaps a long, long time later, the last mermaid in the deep sea would also disappear, and they would truly become beautiful creatures that live only in legends.
Because when mermaids die, they turn into foam, the sea flows, and nothing is left behind.
“As I said, our race is already on the brink of extinction. Perhaps a hundred years later, we will no longer exist in this world.”
The blonde mermaid’s narration was calm, but it made people’s hearts ache irresistibly.
The bullet comments on the internet were already going crazy.
Although there are some very cruel people in this world, many people are kind, with a softness rooted in human nature.
The first to speak out was the Global Animal Protection Association, their voices excited and words very intense.
“Although I think they shouldn’t be considered animals, after all, we share some common language. They are very similar to humans. My god, it’s simply a miracle. But what is this beautiful creature saying? They are going to become extinct!”
“Many endangered species receive protection. I think they should as well.”
Many people hurriedly agreed, whether it was about protecting a species on the brink of extinction or because of the mermaid’s extraordinary appearance.
“How can we protect you?”
Li Yunxi thought, as mermaids, the overlords of the sea, there would be no threats in the sea. Regarding reproduction… Li Yunxi didn’t know why her face suddenly turned red.
“I know your human scientific research technology is very advanced. The woman who controlled me that day should be very powerful. Can you research a way to improve our reproductive rate?”
Su Xin mentioned the woman named Gao Ying. She didn’t know if humans could do it now, but she knew that as long as they were given time, they definitely could. It was just a matter of time.
Nothing can be difficult for humans, history has proven this.
“This… is possible.”
“The underwater city you planned to build six years ago, we allow it. We hope we can become friends with you, okay?”
“Of course.”
This was an unexpected surprise. Li Yunxi initially did not plan for the mermaids to accept the plan from six years ago. Unexpectedly, Su Xin brought it up on her own.
“Then our negotiation should be successful? We have no other demands.”
Su Xin fiddled with a strand of her golden hair next to her ear.
Just this motion caused another wave of screams on the internet.
“So alluring! So beautiful!”
“No ancient keyboard to roll over here to prove my innocence.”
“If she can enter the entertainment circle or the modeling circle, I will definitely become a brain-dead fan!”
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“Are all mermaids this beautiful? My heart can’t take it, so beautiful.”
The negotiation ended quickly. Li Yunxi casually received a few messages on the Light Brain.
“They like you very much.”
“What?”
Su Xin pretended to look confused at Li Yunxi.
Unlike the law of the jungle among animals, human compassion makes them sympathize with the weak. From the beginning, Su Xin chose to show weakness. Coupled with her identity, she believed her goal could definitely be achieved, and sure enough, it was.
Li Yunxi turned off the machine, and the images on the optical network disappeared, causing a wave of wailing.
“I also like you very much.”
Li Yunxi looked at Su Xin and said.
“Um… I quite like myself as well.”
Su Xin said seriously.
Li Yunxi paused for a moment; she had no way to respond to this.
“Then it’s settled. From now on, your ships can continue to navigate. We keep our word and will never go back on it.”
Su Xin looked at the tribesmen gathered outside the machine, her expression gentle.
“That day… you weren’t hurt, right?”
“Slight injury.”
Su Xin answered nonchalantly.
“That’s good.”
That’s good, because if it were to start over, she would still do the same thing.
“I know, but that doesn’t mean I can accept it. In fact, if you hadn’t agreed to do that at the time, I would have looked down on you instead.”
Su Xin said while looking into Li Yunxi’s eyes.
“Moreover, we don’t have much of a relationship. Under the circumstances back then, we were enemies, but now we are friends, aren’t we?”
Setting aside those personal feelings, if it were a matter of role reversal, if Su Xin were in Li Yunxi’s position, she would definitely smash down without hesitation.
Su Xin did not plan to tell Li Yunxi that she was the one who caused the Queen’s death. The Queen was indeed the original owner’s mother, but to Su Xin, she felt like a relatively unfamiliar person.
All the tribesmen, including the original owner Wei’er Ya, did not express a desire to fight humans to the death for this reason; they seemed to not care much about this matter.
For them, the Queen chose to face rather than avoid, and her ultimate sacrifice was actually a great thing.
Perhaps the difference between humans and animals lies here, because humans have emotions and conscience, while animals do not.
“That makes sense.”
Li Yunxi murmured to herself, it was true, but why does it feel so uncomfortable in her heart?
After all, they had been close at one time. The feeling of Miss Mermaid wanting to sever ties like this is truly frustrating.
“I look forward to seeing you next time.”
Su Xin politely bid farewell to Li Yunxi, and Li Yunxi opened the machine, allowing her to swim out.
The general is unhappy.
Before Su Xin went out, she took off her clothes and gave them to Li Yunxi, then swam out.
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Li Yunxi squeezed that slightly damp shirt, her expression becoming more complicated.
What is this feeling of clearly being a good thing yet feeling unusually irritable? Li Yunxi thought, she might have started her period.
Su Xin nodded at her tribesmen, indicating success.
“Our race will continue on, right?”
There were underage little mermaids looking anxiously at Su Xin, and Su Xin nodded.
“Yes, you will all be fine.”
There were big shots seizing the business opportunity, hurriedly tidying up their ships that hadn’t been to sea for six years. After repairing and getting them ready, they immediately threw out the name of sightseeing and leisure, causing the registration hotline to be flooded with calls.
People boarded the ship and began their first surface trip after breaking the ice with the mermaids, hoping to see the mermaids that they had encountered in their light brains.
The mermaids stayed in the deep sea, watching the huge shadows slowly drift by overhead.
“I’ll go out and meet them. You all stay obediently; when it’s safe in the future, you can go up and take a look around.”
Su Xin restrained herself from saying something like “take a stroll.” If these precious ones accidentally let that slip, it would be very embarrassing.
Su Xin appeared on the surface of the sea, causing a stir.
“Mermaid! It’s that mermaid! The Queen!”
Someone exclaimed excitedly, and Su Xin looked at those people looking at her, as if she were a gorilla in a zoo. However, it seemed that her status was not much different; she might be on the same level as the pandas in the zoo.
Su Xin swam closer courteously, and those people were all leaning on the railing, continuously watching, with some even greeting Su Xin.
Su Xin had only one reaction… how noisy.
She made a shushing gesture, and surprisingly, everyone fell silent.
“You can communicate with us, right?”
Someone asked aloud.
Su Xin nodded, indicating that she could.
“Hello, my name is Wei’er Ya.”
Another person couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration, looking overwhelmed, with various photography and recording devices clicking away.
Su Xin felt as if she had become some kind of big star, which was truly making her uncomfortable.
She actually preferred stealth, lurking in the darkness, then delivering a fatal blow to her enemies.
This kind of attention from the masses, with every word and action being photographed and recorded, is truly hard to adapt to.
【Host, after experiencing more, it will be fine; you will get used to it. Perhaps in future dimensions, you will have this related identity, so adapting in advance is good.】
Fourteen said with concern.
Su Xin suppressed the instinct of her body wanting to escape and made eye contact with those humans.
A gasp was heard as someone leaned too far over the railing, climbed up, and accidentally fell sideways.
The sea surface stirred with waves, and the lifeguards at sea immediately prepared to enter the water. Someone threw down a life buoy; humans’ physical qualities had long been greatly enhanced, so they wouldn’t easily die.
Su Xin dived down and retrieved the wet girl from the surface of the sea.
“Ah… Wei’er Ya, thank you.”
The girl’s face was flushed, still somewhat in shock.
Being embraced by a beautiful mermaid, who looked otherworldly, the girl appeared very excited, wrapping her arms around Su Xin’s neck, looking as if her heart was fluttering.
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The spring heart fluttering… Su Xin thought she must have misunderstood.
“Fortunately, you are not heavy.”
Su Xin said very directly.
If a super heavy one came down, it would probably be quite precarious.
A rope was thrown down from above, and Su Xin swam over, indicating for the girl to grab the rope, allowing the people above to pull her up.
“Next time, be more careful.”
The girl stared blankly at her, reluctantly being pulled up.
“Please pay attention to safety; we won’t always be here, and the seabed is very dangerous.”
Su Xin reminded, as she did not want anyone to jump into the sea for a close encounter with a mermaid, as someone might actually do that.
They certainly did not want to be lifeguards at the seabed.
The video of the mermaid saving a person was spread out, causing many people’s good feelings.
Li Yunxi naturally also saw that video and saw the girl blushing while hugging Su Xin, making a clicking sound.
She suddenly remembered that kiss, and her tongue felt a bit sweet.