Yann Miao didn't let Lu Ye wait too long this time, returning in just half an hour.

She looked at Lu Ye with a somewhat reproachful gaze and said softly, "Little friend, do you know you missed a good opportunity this time?"

"I wonder what good opportunity?" Lu Ye asked.

Yann Miao said, "Even across the entire stellar space, the Merfolk Race is an extremely rare race, but the large clans covet us not just for our rarity, but also because my race has some unique abilities."

Lu Ye nodded, "I've experienced your noble singing, it truly is marvelous."

So far, it's the only instance that has made him feel something he shouldn't have, and yet not even the Talent Tree could suppress it!

Yann Miao chuckled lightly, "If that's all there was to it, it would be fine."

"Is there another reason?"

"Naturally."

"Care to elaborate?"

Yann Miao said, "If a being from a Foreign Clan merges with a pure-blooded female from our Merfolk Race, they might acquire a unique secret technique."

Lu Ye was surprised; he didn't know this. His understanding of the Merfolk Race came from records in the Dwarf Race's Xiyuan Pavilion, which didn't mention this aspect, making him somewhat curious: "What kind of secret technique?"

Yann Miao shook her head and said, "It's hard to say, various secret techniques could emerge, with no rules to speak of. However, our ancient records note that once there was a human who acquired a Pupil Skill from us, which, when activated, could reflect ten directions, killing invisibly, extremely mysterious and powerful."

Lu Ye thought about it, and if such a Pupil Skill truly exists, it would indeed be formidable.

"Regretting it now?" Yann Miao looked at him teasingly.

Lu Ye didn't respond. Regret? It seems there wasn't much to regret.

"Let's start the transaction!" Lu Ye said.

Yann Miao pursed her lips, feeling that this young human must have some ailment; otherwise, how could he resist the situation just now?

She clapped her hands, and the door opened, with strong male merfolk carrying large chests into the room, forming a line in front of Lu Ye.

Yann Miao instructed the merfolk to open the chests, and instantly, a luminous glow spread everywhere.

These chests were filled with spirit crystals.

Yann Miao said, "This is all the spirit crystals my race can currently use. I don't know how many array discs you have, just give as you see fit. Additionally, my race needs you to inscribe two hundred rune tattoos, is there a problem?"

"No problem at all!"

The Merfolk Race indeed is a generous race, naturally related to their unique current living conditions, possessing such a large Spirit Jade Vein that spirit crystals are regularly nurtured, so they don't lack these things.

Compared to that, array discs are completely worthless to Lu Ye, and rune tattoos are something he can do easily. This transaction was a huge gain for Lu Ye.

He suddenly realized that the richer one is, the richer they get; he used to struggle to obtain spirit jade for cultivation, but now he doesn't worry at all.

He took out all remaining array discs and handed them to Yann Miao, numbering in the hundreds, which made Yann Miao beam with joy.

Then he took out a storage ring, poured out the seaweed in it, and stuffed in the spirit crystals.

Yann Miao and a group of merfolk looked on with speechlessness, feeling that this Li Taibai was so poor that he even treasures the seaweed clinging outside the Divine Temple...

After a moment of busywork, they finally stored all the spirit crystals away.

"If little friend is available now, I will arrange for people to come over." Yann Miao said.

Lu Ye nodded, and as Yann Miao led the group of merfolk away, he sat down and took out various tools for rune tattooing.

In no time, a long line formed at the door, indicating Yann Miao had arranged the people to receive the rune tattoos.

All were female merfolk, each with exquisite figures and stunning looks, with soft hands. When Lu Ye held their hands to inscribe the rune tattoos, some bold merfolk even dared to tickle his palm.

Receiving a harsh slap from Lu Ye, they finally behaved.

Two hundred merfolk, even as quick as Lu Ye was, it took almost more than a day to complete.

When the last merfolk left, Lu Ye let out a long sigh.

The matters with the Merfolk Race were resolved. Having previously toured the place under the guidance of Bai Lu, Lu Ye didn't plan to linger here longer and intended to head back to the Constellation Palace quickly.

While packing, someone suddenly poked their head at the door. Looking up, Lu Ye found it was Bai Lu.

Their eyes met, Bai Lu's eyes reflecting some embarrassment, but she still spoke, "No one else, right?"

Lu Ye shook his head, wondering what she was up to, acting all sneaky.

Bai Lu stepped inside, pulling someone else out from behind her.

Seeing who it was, Lu Ye quickly stood and bowed, "Your Majesty the Queen!"

What Bai Lu brought was actually the queen of the Merfolk Race. Although she's young and her cultivation isn't very high, her status demands Lu Ye's attention.

Curiously gazing at Bai Lu, Lu Ye wondered why she brought the queen here, and in such a secretive manner.

"Bai Shuang also wants a rune tattoo, can you give her one?" Bai Lu asked.

Bai Shuang must be the queen's name.

Lu Ye replied, "I can do it, but do the Great Elder and the others know about this?"

Bai Lu said, "We can't tell them; they wouldn't agree to it." This is why she brought her sister here secretly.

Lu Ye felt helpless, immediately expressing, "If the Great Elder and the others disagree, then this can't be done."

Offending the Merfolk Race over this would be unwise.

"Don't worry, the Great Elder and the others just don't allow any harm to the queen's body, but a rune tattoo won't cause much harm." Bai Lu reassured.

Bai Shuang also said something then, looking at Lu Ye with eyes full of longing, like a child unable to get their beloved toy.

Faced with her clear eyes, Lu Ye couldn't help but sigh.

After all, she's just an immature child, though esteemed as queen, but she likely didn't choose to sit on that throne.

Lu Ye could refuse Bai Lu since she's an adult, but denying a child's request feels too harsh.

"Alright then!" He sat back down.

Upon seeing this, Bai Shuang immediately smiled, quickly approached, and extended her small hand, evidently having been briefed by Bai Lu beforehand on rune tattoos, knowing what to do.

Lu Ye's previous rune tattoos were done quickly and with a casual demeanor, as the task was easy for him, but this time his expression was meticulous, striving for perfection.

A moment later, Lu Ye nodded, "It's done!"

Bai Shuang withdrew her hand, feeling the tattoo on the back of her hand, her smile even more radiant.

Then she looked up and said something to Lu Ye, Bai Lu explaining, "Bai Shuang wants to give you a gift!"

Before Lu Ye could decline, Bai Shuang took out a conch from somewhere and gently pressed it against Lu Ye's forehead.

This conch looked familiar; if magnified countless times, it should resemble the Royal Conch Palace.

Moreover, Lu Ye had seen such a conch before. Yann Miao had one in her hand, and on their way from the Constellation Palace, when the Moon Jade star beast attacked, Yann Miao blew the conch, making the star beast retreat.

However, the conch in Yann Miao's hand was golden, whereas Bai Shuang's was jade, the difference unknown.

The tip of the conch touched Lu Ye's forehead, instantly feeling as though a mark appeared there, though with little sensation otherwise.

Lu Ye looked at Bai Lu in confusion, who smiled and said, "Our Merfolk Race has several forbidden lands, generally not accessible, one called the Divine Conch Hall, a peculiar secret realm. Bai Shuang's gift to you is one chance to enter the Divine Conch Hall!"

Lu Ye hesitated, "Since it's a noble forbidden land, isn't it unwise for me to enter?"

Bai Lu said, "You're a valued guest of our race, and with the queen's bestowed mark, you can naturally enter!"

Lu Ye wanted to ask more about the Divine Conch Hall, but Bai Lu quickly said, "Time's running out; I'll take the queen back first and return to find you later."

Saying this, she departed with Bai Shuang, who glanced back at Lu Ye, seemingly reluctant to leave.

Lu Ye suddenly realized, being king of a race might not be all that joyous. A youngster like Bai Shuang seemed laden with restrictions, unlike children her age from other races with fewer worries.

He initially intended to take his leave, but Bai Shuang gifted him a chance to enter the Divine Conch Hall. Lu Ye decided to consult Bai Lu about it later. If it proved unsuitable, he'd avoid entering, to prevent infringing their taboo.

Moments later, Bai Lu returned and summoned Lu Ye, "Let's go!"

Lu Ye asked, "Can you tell me more about the Divine Conch Hall?"

Bai Lu teased, "Knowing would ruin the surprise, but rest assured, there's no danger inside. If you pass the Divine Conch Hall's trial, there's benefit to be had; it's a fascinating secret realm. No trick!"

Her light-hearted demeanor seemed to have forgotten the previous awkwardness.

Seeing this, Lu Ye didn't push further, following the course of events.

Soon, they reached the Divine Conch Hall, and Lu Ye realized it was indeed a forbidden land, as Bai Lu had previously avoided it when leading him by.

The Divine Conch Hall was within the Royal Conch Palace, though a forbidden zone, no merfolk guarded it.

Considering the mark bestowed by Bai Shuang, Lu Ye guessed only those with it could enter the Divine Conch Hall, needing Bai Shuang's consent, thus no need for guarding.

The entrance to the Divine Conch Hall was just a large door, nothing unusual.

Bai Lu said, "Go on inside, I'll wait for you out here."

"You're not coming along?" Lu Ye asked.

Bai Lu replied, "A person can enter the Divine Conch Hall only once in their lifetime; I've already been inside."