I am not weary.
Sitting here with the divine being and sharing a cup of tea brings me immense joy, replied Ling Dafu.
Pouring himself a cup, he began to add spoonfuls of sugar one after another.
Dafu, you may also call me sister, Suzi Han said, savoring the warmth of the steaming tea.
Very well, sister.
Ling Dau responded, sitting beside Suzi Han, lifting the cup to his lips and relishing a sip.
He set down the cup, a satisfied smile gracing his face, his entire body relaxing as if melting into a flat pancake.
So sweet, Lulu awoke, disoriented and unsure of the time.
Her repeated fainting spells had distorted her perception of reality.
She glanced around, noting the bright moon and its cool, clear light, and a sleeping figure of the mermaid chi beside her.
Confused memories flooded her mind.
She seemed to have encountered the divine being.
Could it be a dream born of longing? No.
It felt too real.
She felt an unparalleled comfort surpassing even the moment she reformed her essence.
It must be the divine being who saved her.
Lulu leaped from the bed.
The movement stirred the slumbering mermaid who opened her eyes to see Lulu Lu silhouette.
Sitting up, she observed the pristine bed in her own unblenmished form.
There was no need to wash the sheets.
No, she had urgent news to convey to the divine being.
The Little Mermaid rose slowly but exited faster than Lulu.
Just as Lulu intended to push the door open, the mermaid rushed past like a gust of wind, tousling Lulu s hair in its wake.
Sister in the courtyard, the little mermaid spotted the divine being.
At that moment she was seated with ling daufu around the stove enjoying grilled fish marine delicacies devoid of scales and entrils skewered on wooden sticks and roasted to a golden crisp with sauce slathered on top.
It was exquisite having to sip tea.
Suahan and Dafu engaged in lively conversation with Dau recounting the recent developments in the divine realm.
The most remarkable change was the emergence of various planting spirits.
not only aquatic plants but also terrestrial ones with the discovery of butterfly spirits in numerous farmlands.
Some of these butterfly spirits were free-spirited while others preferred to form contracts with small sprites or fairies becoming partners in exchange for assistance in farming thereby earning the currency of the dark empire.
These coins could be exchanged for the services of sprites and fairies as well as for the goods they produced.
Listening to this, Sue Xihan felt a surge of excitement.
Eager to visit the fields and converse with the butterfly spirits compared to the silent plant spirits, the butterfly spirits, resembling the little flower fairies from Thumbelina captivated her interest profoundly.
However, as the mermaid and Lu had yet to awaken, Suzhon was determined not to miss the crucial information the mermaid sought.
Even a great risk, there was plenty of time ahead, she was in no hurry.
Just moments ago, Suzi Han had caught fish while Dauu tended to the fire.
A deity and a spirit, they worked together to grill the fish.
She and Ling Daufu each had a freshly cooked fish with several more still sizzling on the stove.
Suddenly, a little mermaid burst through the door and appeared before her.
"Shia, you're awake.
How do you feel?" Suzi Han inquired.
The little mermaid blurted out.
"I want to eat fish with my steam sister, too.
No, wait.
" Shaking her head, she tapped her mouth, seemingly indicating that she had misspoken.
In that moment, the little mermaid felt a pang of regret.
It seemed she had developed a gluttonous heart.
How could she forget such an important matter and express her first impression of seeing her esteemed sister dining with Daffu? She appeared increasingly like the sprites and fairies of this realm, growing ever more greedy, always preoccupied with dectable treats and culinary delights.
I have something important to share with my sister.
I dreamt of the outer god, the deep sea deity, Bula something.
Sigh.
The little mermaid tapped her head.
Suzie Han swallowed a bite of fish and said, "No rush.
Take your time.
" Chapter 231.
The agrieved Little Mermaid.
Part three.
She summoned a chair with her divine power and placed it around the roasting stove.
Dau flipped the fish on the iron grill, moving the nearly cooked fish to the side and brushed it with a sauce made from a blend of chopped chili and garlic soy sauce.
Next, he placed several raw fish at the center of the grill.
Sensing the need to prepare more, lest there be insufficient food when the crowd arrived, the little mermaid, feeling somewhat frustrated, tapped her head while seated on the chair.
She struggled for a long time, unable to articulate her thoughts.
It seemed the information was right at her lips.
Yet she could not express it.
Finally, with a hint of despondency, she muttered, "It's useless.
I've worried my elder sister.
She has waited for me so long, and even after all my efforts, I still cannot recall the crucial details.
" The Little Mermaid slumped in her chair, dejected.
Upon witnessing the Little Mermaid's demeanor, Suzie Han felt a pang of sympathy.
"There has no need to rush," she reassured.
Suzi Han turned the fish on the grill, exposing the sauce-covered side, allowing it to continue crisping.
The sizzling sound of the fish enveloped in sauce filled the air.
The evening breeze gently caressed them.
A luminous willow branch descended from the horizon.
Its verdant leaves shimmering like scattered starlight cascading from the sky.
A girl leaped down from the willow branch.
Indeed, it was Lulu.
Lulu dawned a brand new dress, a vibrant green stitched with brown.
her hair styled into two perfect buns with every stray hair meticulously arranged.
In stark contrast, the Little Mermaid, draped in a tattered robe, appeared rather disheveled.
"What is the matter?" looking so glum, Lulu teased.
Poking the Little Mermaid with a willow branch, as if retaliating for the recent gust of wind that had tousled her hair into a chaotic mess.
Running so fast was of no use, was it? Tsk, tsk, look at your pitiful state.
Does it reflect the turmoil you just caused? Lulu remarked, addressing the Little Mermaid.
The Little Mermaid, provoked by Lulu's taunts, shot her glare, puffed out her cheeks, and turned away in silence.
Lulu made a playful face reminiscent of the expressions Alice often wore.
Afterward, she approached Suzah Hon, transforming from her lively self into a more demure demeanor.
With her small hands clutching her skirt, she swayed playfully, cooing, "Oh, divine one, I miss you dearly.
Just seeing you fills me with joy.
Thank you for your care.
" Upon awakening, I found myself brimming with strength.
Truly a burden for you.
I am grateful for your affection towards Lulu.
My longing for you, the greatest of all, is profound.
I yearn to accompany you in battle, to share in all endeavors.
I wonder if you think of me while you are away.
Suzah Han observed the playful Lulu, who after ascending to divinity, had transformed from a child into a young maiden.
At this moment, Lulu embodies the image of a young girl around 14 or 15.
Her playfulness tinged with an added touch of charm.
She rambles on, expressing her longings during this time, recounting her experiences and the admiration that has grown within her day and night.