"I would like some Sea God Water."
After thinking it over, Ye Yunfei gave his reply.
To be honest, Ye Yunfei had come down to check on the Mermaid Clan because of a bond from his previous life, but this matter was difficult to explain. So, he simply said he had come for the Sea God Water, which would make it easier for the mermaids to accept.
"You know we have Sea God Water?"
The Eldest Princess was a little surprised.
Their clan lived in seclusion here, having no contact with the outside world. Logically, outsiders shouldn't know Sea God Water existed here.
"Of course, I know.
I only need a portion of Sea God Water, and in return, I will treat your Old Clan Leader.
I guarantee he will be fine."
Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
"Very well. If you truly can cure the Old Clan Leader, I can give you some Sea God Water!"
The Eldest Princess hesitated for a moment before agreeing to Ye Yunfei's terms.
"Now, take me to see the Old Clan Leader."
Ye Yunfei said.
"Please follow me."
The Eldest Princess nodded, then led Ye Yunfei deeper into the seabed, followed by a large entourage of mermaids.
Not long after, they finally arrived before a complex of structures on the ocean floor.
There were many lavish palaces and all kinds of other buildings here.
"The Old Clan Leader is inside. Please follow me in."
The Eldest Princess led Ye Yunfei to what looked like a very ancient palace and spoke softly.
It was clear she held the Old Clan Leader in great respect.
Next, the Eldest Princess took Ye Yunfei inside this underwater palace.
The outside of the palace was submerged in azure seawater, but inside, there wasn't a single drop. It was completely dry.
This was because a water-repelling formation had been set up within the palace, blocking all the seawater outside.
Inside the palace was a uniquely shaped blue altar. Sitting cross-legged on the altar was an old man with blue hair, his aura withered, his eyes closed as he rested and cultivated.
"A human?
Eldest Princess, what is the meaning of this? Why have you brought this human here?"
The moment the Eldest Princess and Ye Yunfei arrived before the altar, the old blue-haired man snapped his eyes open and stared at Ye Yunfei.
A powerful surge of energy pressure emanated from his body, like a roaring, towering tsunami, its crushing force stacking upon itself.
"Old Clan Leader, this human says he can cure you."
The Eldest Princess hurriedly stepped forward to explain.
"Preposterous!
This human is but a youth, his strength pitiful. How could he possibly save me!
Eldest Princess, I've always held high hopes for you. I didn't expect you to be so confused!
Tell me, is this human here to swindle something from us?"
The Old Clan Leader simply didn't believe her, scolding harshly.
"Old Clan Leader, he says if we give him Sea God Water, he guarantees he can heal you."
The Eldest Princess's face flushed red as she spoke in a low voice.
It was because Ye Yunfei genuinely looked quite young, and his spiritual energy realm also appeared very low.
"He clearly came here to cheat our clan out of Sea God Water.
Enough. I know you are filial and wanted to cure my illness.
However, you all shouldn't worry unnecessarily. I know full well the state of my illness.
Eldest Princess, remember this lesson well for the future. You must never trust creatures from the outside world, especially humans. Humans are an extremely cunning race."
The Old Clan Leader's voice softened as he spoke to the Eldest Princess.
"Yes, Old Clan Leader. I understand."
The Eldest Princess did not dare to argue and answered softly.
"Human, since you had the ability to enter these waters, and you also know our clan possesses Sea God Water, you must be of no small origins. I won't make things difficult for you. Leave now, and do not set foot in these seas again henceforth.
Someone! Escort him out!"
The Old Clan Leader commanded.
"Yes!"
Immediately, several robust Mermaid Clan warriors entered the palace from outside, prepared to drive Ye Yunfei away.
"Your injuries were inflicted by a Quasi-Emperor realm expert several centuries ago.
All these years, you've been using this altar to absorb the essential energy of this great sea while relying on Sea God Water to sustain the vitality within your body.
However, over these years, the condition of your body has only grown increasingly dire.
If this continues, I fear it won't be long before you perish."
Ye Yunfei suddenly spoke.
"You... How do you know this?
Human, who exactly are you?"
Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, the Old Clan Leader was left dumbstruck.
"How is this possible?
You actually know Old Clan Leader's condition in such detail?"
The Eldest Princess, standing to the side, was also completely stupefied.
"How I know isn't important. What matters is that I can completely heal your body, restoring your vitality.
Your clan's lifespan is extraordinarily long. If your body recovers, you can live for a very long time yet."
Ye Yunfei replied.
"Young man, you are correct. Several centuries ago, a few Quasi-Emperor experts suddenly arrived here. I led our clansmen to resist. Though those Quasi-Emperors later retreated, I was heavily wounded, and our clan also suffered severe losses."
The Old Clan Leader stared at Ye Yunfei in silence for a moment before letting out a soft sigh.
"Human, you truly can heal my body?"
The Old Clan Leader asked.
"Of course.
Moreover, your condition is already this critical. Trying to let me treat you won't incur any further loss."
Ye Yunfei laughed.
"Your words make sense.
Very well, young man. Then I'll trouble you to treat me. If you truly can heal me, I will certainly present you with Sea God Water.
Furthermore, I will give you an additional generous reward.
Our Mermaid Clan always repays a drop of kindness with a spring."
The Old Clan Leader pondered for a while before speaking.
"To treat your injuries will require Sea God Water.
Please fetch some Sea God Water. I need to concoct pills."
Ye Yunfei said.
"I have some here."
The Old Clan Leader waved a hand and produced a blue jade vial, about the size of an adult fist, and sent it towards Ye Yunfei.
"Please wait a moment."
Ye Yunfei took the blue jade vial, then with a flash of his figure, teleported into the Phantom Tower.
"Old Clan Leader, what is he doing?"
The Eldest Princess looked at the Old Clan Leader.
"He entered a space treasure. He is probably going to concoct pills.
Let us wait."
The Old Clan Leader closed his eyes and said.
"Alright."
Inside the Phantom Tower, Ye Yunfei took out a Pill Cauldron, poured the entire contents of the blue jade vial, the Sea God Water, into the cauldron, then tossed in a batch of medicinal herbs and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures specifically meant to supplement vitality, and began refining pills.
Sea God Water was a treasure of the Mermaid Clan, condensed from the essential energy of the sea, a rare treasure in the world.
It was said Sea God Water possessed vast life essence, with effects including reconnecting severed limbs, regenerating crippled bodies, and even bringing the dead back to life.
Moreover, Sea God Water also had tremendous restorative effects on Soul Bodies. As long as the core part of the Soul Body remained, even if it suffered severe damage, Sea God Water could be used to rebuild the Soul Body!
"Let's add some of the essential energy from the Greenwood Emperor Body."
During the pill concoction process, Ye Yunfei willed it, and a large amount of green, energy gas surged out from within his body and flowed into the Pill Cauldron.
Some time later, Ye Yunfei had finished concocting several bottles of pills and emerged from the Phantom Tower, standing before the altar once more.
Due to the different flow of time between the Phantom Tower and the outside world, from the perspective of the Old Clan Leader and the Eldest Princess, Ye Yunfei had disappeared for only a moment before reappearing.
"Old Clan Leader, we can now treat your injuries."
Ye Yunfei said.
"Young man, I shall trouble you."
The Old Clan Leader's eyes revealed an expectant look.