Zu An looked at the Mermaid Queen with a strange expression.
I almost thought you could read minds.
But when he thought about how famous she was, he realized her ability to read men had to be decent. He could only reply, âI was thinking about something else. Sorry about that.â
âYour lover?â The Mermaid Queenâs face heated up a bit when she saw that his expression was clear. She realized that he wasnât actually thinking about her.
âI guess so.â Zu An thought to himself that Shang Hongyuâs public identity was that of the Ocean racesâ empress, but that wasnât easy to explain.
When she heard that he already had someone he liked, the Mermaid Queen felt a bit strange somehow. However, the tension from everything that happened up to this point had already dissipated a bit. She asked, âHow did you interrupt the Incestuous Kingâs soulspeak just now?â
Mojardâs soulspeak had really given her quite the headache. She hadnât expect thised guy to deal with it so easily.
âThat stuff is called soulspeak?â Zu An looked really confused. He pretended to not know about that secret art as he replied, âI donât know either. I just said some provocative words from my hometown, and then he actually replied to me.â
âReally?â The Mermaid Queen was still skeptical. Wasnât this excuse a bit too absurd? But she couldn't figure out any other explanation for it either. It couldn't possibly be that this kid was actually stronger than both her and Mojard, right? More importantly, she hadnât sensed any magic being used either.
But he'd quickly noticed that this Mojard wasnât the same as the one he knew. This Mojardâs every action exuded confidence, and he truly resembled a powerful big shot. In contrast, the Mojard he knew was a lot more dispirited. No matter how that Mojard tried to conceal it, he couldn't hide that negativity.
The two Mojards' cultivations were also largely different. This Mojard was clearly a lot stronger, to the extent that he was almost on par with the Monster Lord. It was no wonder that the two of them had been discussed on equal terms!
Zu An remembered that the Mojard he knew had mentioned a past injury. After that injury, his foundation was damaged and his cultivation had regressed instead of progressing. His head was also hurt, causing him to lose some of his memories. Was this spacetime fragment the reason?
There was something else he was really curious about. Could two of the same people really exist in the same instance of spacetime? Would the Mojard of the present world and the one of the ancient world erase each other like what Zu An had seen in movies? Did they have to see each other or know of the otherâs existence before the annihilation occurred?
Zu Anâs expression grew even more grave when he realized that. He really didnât dare to show any carelessness when it involved spacetime. That was why he hadnât done anything directly even though he was already right in front of Mojard. He was afraid of participating in history and bringing about some kind of devastating calamity in the future.
He was already feeling a bit of regret about not warning Manman and the others that they needed to hide their presence, and that it would be best if they didn't reveal their true identities or names. Otherwise, if traces of them were left in history and they also existed in the future, who knew what kinds of spacetime paradoxes would be created. They could even be erased as a result.
What one feared the most was often what ended up happening. The Mermaid Queen suddenly said, âBy the way, I still donât know your name even though itâs already been some time since we met.â
Zu An was speechless for a moment. However, he recovered quickly and said, âI havenât heard your name either. Strangers come together by chance, so how about we just let these things be forgotten across the rivers and lakes?â
The Mermaid Queenâs beautiful brows rose. âYou mustâve read too many of those stories; look at how much nonsense you can speak! But I donât want to forget you like that. Iâm Suyin. What is your name?â
She didnât know why she had this sudden urge either. There were no more than ten people who knew her true name, and even fewer were men. Of course, she was also careful not to give away her surname for fear of him being able to find out her real identity.
âSuyin?â Zu An looked at her. âYou look pretty ordinary. You are a bit plain[1], so I suppose it fits your name.â
The Mermaid Queen was speechless.
You have successfully trolled Gong Suyin for +99 +99 +99â¦
Zu An had said that to provoke her, so he could use the Rage system to find out her real name. He was a bit stunned. This woman had actually told her real name to a random guard? And why was her surname Gong instead of Shang?
He couldn't help but criticize himself a bit. He still knew too little about the Mermaid race. He'd only focused on enjoying the period of romance when he was with Shang Hongyu. He'd rarely asked about information related to the Mermaid race. He wondered what kind of relationship this Gong family had to them.
The Mermaid Queen gritted her teeth. It had been so many years since she told a man her real name, and yet he'd ended up looking down on it?
What do you mean I look plain and it fits my name?
Do you not have any taste or appreciation?
She was almost driven mad, but she still did her best to endure it and asked, âThen what is your respected selfâs name? Why donât you say it for me to revere?â
Zu An was a bit hesitant. He couldn't use 'Ah Zu' in case it affected history. In that case, he had to use a different one. He said, âNice to meet you, Iâm Eddie Peng[2].â
The Mermaid Queen harrumphed. âAnd here I thought your respected self would have some incredible name, but thatâs it? It seems like the name of some random farmer.â
Zu An was speechless.
Every wrong has an offender. I wasnât the one who said that!
When she saw the âconstipatedâ expression on his face, the Mermaid Queen finally felt as if she'd vented a bit. She then said, âMojard will carry out a great search of the entire Dragon Palace. Hide in my quarters first.â
âThereâs no need for that, right?â Zu An was a bit hesitant. He really didnât want to get too involved.
The Mermaid Queen was a figure who was incredibly impactful in history and was definitely doted on by fate. She was no doubt one of the focal points of the world. He was worried that there would be too many unpredictable consequences if he got too close to her. Besides, he'd already received news of the Aurora Poison Dragon from her. He just had to get more information about the law beacon and ocean abyss in the Dragon Palace; once that was done, he would go after that poison dragon.
âWhat do you mean thereâs no need? If youâre discovered now, youâll die!â The Mermaid Queen didnât let go and dragged him all the way over to her own palace.
âWonât we be a bigger target if I follow you⦠Huh?â Zu An staggered before he could even finish his sentence. âWhere are you taking me?â
âThe Mermaid Queenâs personal chambers,â the Mermaid Queen said indifferently. She knew Mojard would most likely suspect her based on the skills and weapons she used. That was why she had to immediately go to her own residence after he lost track of the assassin.
If she wasnât there, that would be evidence of her crime. The entire Mermaid race would suffer as a result. That was why she needed to return and finish all of her preparations.
Zu An was immediately stunned.
This woman isnât going to confess everything to me now, is she?
Didnât we just meet a few times and chat for a few moments before I saved her once?
This is the glorious Ocean races' number one beauty. Thereâs no way sheâd fall in love with an ordinary little servant, right?
âMermaid Queen?â Zu An quickly repeated, then said, âIâm not going.â
âWhy? Didnât you say that the Mermaid Queen was the most beautiful?â The Mermaid Queen had a thoughtful expression on her face.
Just what kind of reaction would he have if he learned of my true identity and found out what I really look like?
âIâm such a charming person. Iâm worried that the Mermaid Queen might end up falling in love with me if I go,â Zu An said quickly.
The Mermaid Queen was dumbfounded.
This guardâs brain really does have something wrong with it!
She couldn't help but say with a cold snort, âThere are countless powerful individuals in the world who arenât able to receive the Mermaid Queenâs good graces. An ordinary little guard like you thinks you would? Just where do you get your confidence from?â
Zu An chuckled and replied, âDoesnât that mean that what she's after isnât someone who is strong? Someone like me who relies on my own charm might just be to her tastes. After all, itâs quite hard to pinpoint the tastes of pretty women.â
He pretended to be profound to incur her disgust. That way, they wouldnât have many more interactions with each other.
Sigh, this really is tiring.
1. 'Plain' here is 'Su' in Chinese. â
2. Eddie Peng is a Taiwanese actor, singer and model. â