36: Section 36

Among these Yao Beasts, she understood Xiao Bai the best. He definitely had a lot of tricks; you wouldn't even know when you hopped onto his pirate ship.

She was also the only one who had currently escaped Xiao Bai's clutches. Looking at this situation, Bai Su was probably next.

The two White Pythons flew through the air, maintaining silence the entire time. Xiao Bai deliberately acted reserved; talking too much in front of the cold and stunning Bai Su would surely cost him points.

He was waiting for Bai Su to speak first, so he wouldn't appear so frivolous, but rather like a proper gentleman.

Bai Su, however, was always a woman of few words, occasionally glancing at Xiao Bai, her lips trembling slightly as if she wanted to speak but held back.

Chapter 49: Two White Snakes Team Up

In the end, Bai Su couldn't hold back and was the first to speak, asking, "Mr. Xiao, do we need to use the Conch to contact the Mermaid Princess first?"

"I can't contact her. I just tried."

"Let's go to the Mermaid Immortal Cave first. As long as we can find her, we're halfway there."

"Mhm..."

Sure enough, this approach was quite effective on Bai Su's cold personality. Xiao Bai maintained a faint smile throughout, ensuring he didn't appear too sleazy.

"There's still some distance. Let's transform and fly for a bit."

In fact, this sentence was deliberately spoken for Bai Su's benefit. Xiao Bai decisively transformed, becoming a handsome man in white robes.

Bai Su's true form as a python was enormous. It felt like if she casually opened her mouth to speak, she could suck Xiao Bai right in. The vast difference in size made it seem very awkward.

Thus, she also decisively transformed. Dressed entirely in white, she resembled a Fairy who had descended to the mortal world, with dozens of meters of white silk ribbons trailing behind her, fluttering in the wind.

Anyone who didn't know them might assume they were a couple, as not only were their clothes the same color, but their true forms were also White Pythons.

Xiao Bai joked, "So Miss Bai Su also likes white. I guess we're birds of a feather."

"Is Mr. Xiao also? After transforming, Mr. Xiao is indeed a refined Young Master. No wonder little sister Qing'er is so infatuated with you."

"Just fate."

Xiao Bai could only smile and let the subject pass. Words didn't need to be finished; stopping at the right point was enough, and it even increased his mysterious Aura.

The main reason he transformed was that Xiao Bai wanted to appreciate Bai Su's figure up close.

Her skin was fair, her nose bridge high and straight, her eyes bright and large, and her black, glossy hair cascaded down to her chest like a waterfall. Compared to Qing Lin, she possessed a more mature charm, along with the Aura of a noble, cold, and stunning Fairy.

"Mr. Xiao, is there something dirty on my Face?"

"No. I just saw two Sand Sculptures flying past in your direction."

"We're here. I'll go down first."

*Swoosh!*

Xiao Bai transformed into a White Python and plunged headfirst into the Hot Springs.

With a loud *crack*, a hole appeared in the ice covering the water's surface.

"Damn it, why did the water surface suddenly freeze over?"

Xiao Bai rubbed his slightly dizzy head and slowly surfaced.

"Be careful. Don't charge in so fast."

He was embarrassed because he hadn't prepared just now. Bai Su circled in the air, transformed into a White Python, and let out a sharp roar.

The meter-thick ice on the water surface was completely shattered, and the surrounding Yao Beasts fled the area.

*Splash!*

Bai Su entered the water perfectly, controlling the splash extremely well—she was definitely a professional-level athlete.

Driven by Xiao Bai's stubborn nature, he definitely had to fly up into the air and imitate Bai Su's movements. The resulting massive splash shot dozens of meters high, surpassing the Philippines Soul Diving Team.

"This shouldn't be happening. She controlled it so well, why can't I?"

Refusing to believe it, he jumped three more times, still resulting in "fish-bombing" mode.

Bai Su waited in the water for a while before Xiao Bai finally came down, almost having to go up and look for him.

"Mr. Xiao, what were you doing just now?"

"Bombing fish."

"I'll lead the way. My sense of direction is quite good."

Xiao Bai broke through the water resistance in front, making it much easier for Bai Su to follow him.

Over an hour later, they arrived at the Mermaid Immortal Cave. There were no Merfolk guards. The stone gate had a large hole, and the interior was a mess, with all the courtyard stone tables overturned.

"Hey, is anyone inside?"

"Wait, I said that wrong! Are there any fish inside?"

After shouting a few times, he received no response.

Xiao Bai used his long, slender snake tail to grab a Lobster passing overhead, squeezing it so hard its eyeballs nearly popped out.

"I ask you, where did these merfolk run off to."

"Snake King, spare me! The merfolk have all been captured and taken to the Dragon Palace."

"Damn it, I should have killed that Dragon back then."

"How do I get to the Dragon Palace?"

The Lobster pointed east with its claw: "Keep going that way, and you'll arrive when you see a cluster of palaces."

"Scram."

"Thank you, Snake King."

Upon hearing that the Merfolk race had been captured and taken to the Dragon Palace, Bai Su frowned deeply with worry.

"Mr. Xiao, we must rush to the Dragon Palace immediately and rescue the Mermaid Princess."

"She saved my life. No matter what, I must find her."

The usually composed Bai Su was flustered; the news of the Mermaid Princess's capture had thrown her into confusion.

"Don't rush yet. We don't know the specific situation at the Dragon Palace. Let's sneak in and find the Mermaid Princess first."

"Mhm... I will follow Mr. Xiao's plan."

They headed east, passing over a dozen underwater hills, until a magnificent gate with a powerful Aura came into view.

"Dragon Palace" was written on it in large golden characters. Passing through the gate meant entering the Dragon Palace, which was comprised of a dozen luxurious palaces.

"Stop right there! Where did you two scabby snakes come from? Can't you read the sign? This is the Dragon Palace. What class are you to dare enter?"

Guarding the gate were a Sea Turtle and a large Catfish, holding Pitchforks and adopting a condescending attitude.

Xiao Bai quickly used his snake tail to restrain them, repeatedly slamming them onto the stone slab.

"You're the scabby snake! Your whole family is scabby snakes!"

"What damn class are you to dare breathe the same air as me?"

*Crack!* The Catfish was strangled first. The Sea Turtle quickly retracted its head into its shell, but Xiao Bai mercilessly yanked it out, separating its body from the Turtle Shell.

Bai Su watched from the side, heart pounding. She rarely took a life, having focused on cultivation for over a thousand years, abstaining from meat and men. She felt like someone from the Emei Sect.

"Mr. Xiao, you just killed them like that? That's so cruel."

"What else? We need disguises to sneak into the Dragon Palace."

"Do you want the Turtle Shell or the Catfish Skin."

Xiao Bai decisively put on the Turtle Shell. "Since you're so conflicted, I'll take the Sea Turtle. You transform and put on the Catfish Skin."

"I'll help you fix it up."

Given Bai Su's figure, the Catfish Skin looked very baggy on her. Xiao Bai took tools out of his qiankun bag and performed a series of fierce operations; his needlework was truly excellent.

Bai Su was stunned watching him. He even used some special cosmetics.

"Bear with it, the smell is a bit unpleasant. This will mask your Aura so we won't be exposed when we sneak into the Dragon Palace."

After tidying up, Bai Su had completely transformed into a Catfish Spirit. As long as she didn't speak, it would be difficult for her to be exposed.

Afterward, Xiao Bai tidied himself up. His transformation was relatively simpler; once his Face was done, he didn't need to worry about his body, as the Turtle Shell concealed it.

"Mr. Xiao is truly versatile, even knowing the Art of Disguise."

"It's nothing. Just don't talk later, and stick close to me."

"Mhm..."

A large Crab swam over, speaking loudly: "What are you two standing around for? Today is the Eighth Prince's Wedding! All Dragon Palace servants must attend the banquet, or you'll be disrespecting the Eighth Prince's Face."

Xiao Bai tried his best to mimic the Sea Turtle's tone of voice.

"Yes, Crab Boss."

"Yo, Old Turtle Servant, did you eat bee droppings today? You're quite talkative."

The large Crab laughed heartily: "I love the title Crab Boss! Call me that from now on. Hey, you clumsy Catfish next to him, did you hear that? Are you mute? Can't you say Crab Boss?"

"Crab Boss, Catfish Brother has a sore throat and can't speak."

"Fine, go eat. You don't need to guard the gate today. Who would be suicidal enough to cause trouble during the Eighth Prince's Wedding?"

Bai Su was very nervous doing this for the first time, her palms sweating, and she stuck close to Xiao Bai.

"Mr. Xiao, what does Old Turtle Servant mean?"

A few black lines appeared on Xiao Bai's Face: "Well... I'll tell you later. You also have to call me that now; you can't call me Mr. Xiao anymore."

"Okay, Old Turtle Servant."

Bai Su called him that quite naturally. Xiao Bai was furious inside. If he had known, he would have let Bai Su take the role of the Old Turtle Servant, since she was a female snake Yao Beast and it wouldn't have mattered much.

Chapter 50: Crab Boss's Divine Assist

The Dragon Palace was exceptionally lively today, adorned everywhere with festive decorations. Sea Monsters carried celebratory gifts, passing continuously through the gate and entering the Dragon Palace.

There were all sorts of strange and wonderful Sea Monsters, types you couldn't even imagine.