At this moment, standing before "Mr. Ryuu" was a typical "Merman."
This fellow had a pair of long, slender, and straight jade-like legs, no different from a human's. In fact, they were even smoother and fairer, undeniably "top-tier beautiful legs."
Further up, the "Merman" even possessed exquisite curves and a flat abdomen.
A perfect "beauty from the waist down."
But anything above that…
Ahem, apologies, a massive fish body, coupled with a fish head that was truly a sight for sore eyes.
The combination was truly eye-searing, it really was eye-searing!
"Mr. Ryuu" only took one look and felt his stomach churn, wanting to vomit.
However, the urge to vomit was quickly replaced by another "fiery sensation."
Rumble!
A surging "warm current" within him pulsed, wave after wave stronger than the last!
His consciousness became somewhat blurred.
He was going to burn up!
Hoo hoo hoo!
"Mr. Ryuu's" breathing grew heavier, like a beast's roar, and the gaze he cast upon the "Merman" gradually changed.
The slender jade legs, the flat abdomen…
No!
What was he thinking?
This absolutely could not happen!
At the last moment, the fire in "Mr. Ryuu's" eyes receded slightly, and his consciousness cleared once more.
He had probably figured out the "Dragon Rider Merchant Association's" "vile scheme"?
The "Dragon Rider Merchant Association" wanted him and the "Merman" to…
Then the "Dragon Rider Merchant Association" could seize his leverage, blackmail him, and control him!
Dream on!
"Mr. Ryuu" gritted his teeth.
He would never succumb to the effects of the "Innate Harmony Pill"!
"You despicable scoundrels of the Dragon Rider Merchant Association, let me show you what 'iron will' means…"
The next second.
Roar!
"Mr. Ryuu" let out a furious roar.
The medicinal power of the "Innate Harmony Pill" within him erupted once more, the wild heat instantly engulfing all his reason. "Mr. Ryuu's" eyes turned blood red, and he transformed into a "battle wolf."
Fight? Fight indeed!
"Mr. Ryuu," disregarding everything, lunged towards the "Merman."
One day later, er, ahem, a day later.
The secret chamber door was opened once more.
Qian Duoduo, with his round face and an innocent smile, walked into the secret chamber.
His gaze swept over "Mr. Ryuu," who lay sprawled on the floor in a "taijitu" formation.
At this moment, "Mr. Ryuu" was emaciated, his eye sockets sunken. He stared blankly at the ceiling of the secret chamber, as if he had been utterly ravaged.
Seeing this, Qian Duoduo couldn't help but sigh inwardly: Wow, that's so potent! The Innate Harmony Pill truly lives up to its reputation as a pill refined by a senior; its effects are incredible!
"Sir, hello! I am Qian Duoduo, the steward of the Dragon Rider Merchant Association. It's a pleasure to meet you!"
"Mr. Ryuu" remained motionless, appearing as if he were dead. He simply stared at the ceiling, completely unresponsive to Qian Duoduo's words.
Qian Duoduo smiled slightly and spoke again.
"Sir, are you satisfied with our Dragon Rider Merchant Association's local specialty?"
Upon hearing this topic, "Mr. Ryuu" could no longer hold back. He completely lost his temper.
"Bastard, I'll kill you!"
"Mr. Ryuu" sprang up from the ground, madly lunging at Qian Duoduo.
Facing "Mr. Ryuu's" sudden attack, Qian Duoduo showed no surprise and no fear. His face still bore that innocent smile.
Clang!
At the critical moment.
The sound of a sword resonating like a dragon's roar echoed.
The sword's light was sharp, its glow brilliant!
A "Azure Origin Immortal Sword" sliced through the air, stopping just before "Mr. Ryuu's" forehead.
An intense sense of mortal danger instantly enveloped "Mr. Ryuu."
"Mr. Ryuu" shuddered, freezing in place, not daring to move.
Beside Qian Duoduo, a "cold and aloof swordsman" had appeared from nowhere.
The "cold and aloof swordsman" held a sword seal, his eyes icy, looking down at "Mr. Ryuu."
"Mr. Ryuu" had no doubt that if he made the slightest move, the "cold and aloof swordsman" would deliver a fatal blow and kill him on the spot.
Gulp!
"Mr. Ryuu" swallowed hard.
He promptly surrendered.
"Mr. Ryuu" abandoned his attack on Qian Duoduo and stood obediently in place.
However, his eyes were filled with hatred and venom. He glared fiercely at Qian Duoduo.
"I have no past grievances or present enmity with your Dragon Rider Merchant Association. Why are you harming me like this?"
The effects of the "Innate Harmony Pill" were too potent.
Yesterday, heavens knew what he had gone through?
He and that "Merman"…
Argh, I can't say it, I can't say it! The mere thought of it made "Mr. Ryuu's" stomach churn, wanting to vomit.
Qian Duoduo, however, chuckled, bringing up exactly what he shouldn't.
"Sir, at first glance you seem refined and cultured, but who would have thought that privately you are so vigorous and powerful, impossibly so! Truly a role model for us all!"
"Mr. Ryuu" did not actually believe Qian Duoduo was praising him.
"Mr. Ryuu" glared viciously at Qian Duoduo and growled.
"What do you mean by that?"
Qian Duoduo smiled slightly, raising a "Mirage Pearl" in his hand.
"I recorded all of sir's heroic deeds yesterday as a memento…"
The "Mirage Pearl" was a specialty treasure from the "Endless Outer Sea."
This peculiar pearl, produced by a type of demonic beast called a "Mirage," possessed no offensive or defensive capabilities. However, it had a very special function: recording images!
Through a special incantation, the "Mirage Pearl" could permanently store a segment of video footage, which could then be played back anytime, anywhere.
Rumble!
It was as if a thunderclap sounded in the void.
"Mr. Ryuu's" face instantly turned deathly pale.
Ugly!
His expression was extremely ugly!
His unbearable past experiences yesterday had all been recorded by the despicable, shameless, vulgar, and filthy Qian Duoduo.
Shame!
This was an immense shame!
"Mr. Ryuu" desperately tried to forget yesterday's humiliation, only for it to be recorded.
"You…"
"Mr. Ryuu" trembled with rage, unable to even speak.
Qian Duoduo, however, remained unconcerned. His face still wore that innocent smile, and he smiled even more joyfully.
"Sir, you don't need to thank me. As men, I understand! I will make copies of this footage, perhaps tens or hundreds of thousands, and distribute them for free at Three Immortals Port. Then all the cultivators on Three Immortals Island can admire sir's peerless magnificence!"
Damn it!
He's not human!
"Mr. Ryuu" was so enraged that he was furious beyond measure!
"You are despicable, you are shameless, you are vulgar, pfft…"
Overwhelmed by anger, "Mr. Ryuu" spat out a mouthful of blood at the end of his words.