With a smile, she spoke: "Yes, Master. If not for you this time, I might have died.
I never imagined Master would be so powerful.
Before I lost consciousness, I saw your body had grown enormous.
With just one swing of your axe, you scared away the Ice and Fire Two-Headed Shark."
Luo Feng felt puzzled hearing the Merfolk Queen speak this way, wondering why she had appeared in such a manner.
Thinking this, Luo Feng said: "Aren't you the Merfolk Queen? Do you possess any formidable abilities?
When I found you, you were already unconscious.
Had I not seen you in that state, I wouldn't have used that method to wake you.
I hope you're not angry."
The Merfolk Queen smiled slightly upon hearing her master's words and replied: "How could I ever be angry with Master?
If not for you saving me, I wouldn't have survived.
Truthfully, I've only recently become the Merfolk Queen and cannot yet leave Mermaid Island.
Yesterday I sneaked away secretly. After leaving the island, most of my abilities became unusable.
Moreover, escaping the island undetected drained much of my energy.
So against a foe like that Ice and Fire Two-Headed Shark, I had no means to resist."
Hearing this, Luo Feng gained some understanding of her situation.
It seemed even as Merfolk Queen, her circumstances weren't particularly favorable.
To think the Merfolk Queen couldn't even come and go freely from Mermaid Island.
Reflecting on this, Luo Feng said: "I still don't know your name.
I'm Luo Feng. You can just call me Luo Feng from now on."
Upon hearing this, Ariel spoke:
"Master, my name is Ariel.
I'd prefer to keep calling you Master.
This form of address feels deeply ingrained in my mind, utterly familiar.
Other names would feel unnatural."
Luo Feng was momentarily stunned—was such a thing possible?
But since Ariel insisted, he wouldn't force her to change.
After all, hearing a Merfolk Queen call him "Master" stirred an inexplicable thrill within him.
A peculiar sense of satisfaction.
Luo Feng couldn't explain why he felt this way.
With this thought, he said: "Very well, as you wish.
You've just awakened and likely haven't fully recovered. Rest now while I prepare some food."
Ariel's heart swelled with joy at his words, her face unconsciously breaking into a smile as she replied: "Thank you, Master. You're so kind to me.
Once I've rested awhile, I'll help Master search for treasures.
Though my other abilities are temporarily unavailable,
my sensitivity to detecting precious objects remains intact.
I hope this ability can be of service to you."
Luo Feng was astonished—Ariel actually possessed such a capability?
If she could truly locate treasures, this would be an immensely powerful asset for him.
Ariel would find the treasures, then Luo Feng could enhance them through the God-level Billion-Fold Reward System.
Then the harvest would definitely be substantial.
Thinking this, Luo Feng spoke up: "Alright, we'll continue after you've recovered.
By the way, do you prefer vegetarian or meat dishes?"
Hearing Luo Feng's question, Ariel thought for a moment and replied: "We Merfolk are omnivores - we eat both plants and meat.
Usually we consume seaweed and deep-sea fish."
Luo Feng was startled by her answer, his brows furrowing as he said: "Your diet is so poor.
Do you eat fruits like apples, bananas, or watermelon?
Or land animals like chickens or ducks?"
Ariel's expression changed slightly at his words: "
Because we Merfolk aren't just beautiful in appearance - we possess many special abilities, like treasure hunting, and our songs have unique properties that can help other creatures grow stronger.
That's why if we appear on the ocean's surface, other creatures would try to capture us.
This is precisely why we Merfolk rarely venture far from Mermaid Island.
As for the surface world? We dare not go there at all.
Nearly all Merfolk live on or around Mermaid Island.
And Mermaid Island lies beneath the sea.
On Mermaid Island, there are no land animals.
Though we can cultivate some fruit trees using special methods.
These fruits are extremely precious.
I don't get to eat them often."
Luo Feng was astonished by Ariel's explanation. He hadn't imagined such a wondrous place existed in this oceanic world.
Mermaid Island - just from the name, it was clearly a place inhabited entirely by Merfolk.
If he got the chance in future, Luo Feng would definitely visit.
Though its underwater location did present some difficulties.
But Luo Feng wasn't overly concerned. Having become the Merfolk Queen's master, how could he worry about not reaching Mermaid Island?
With this thought, Luo Feng said: "That puts my mind at ease. I'll prepare some chicken for you.
This is Excellent Grade Great Chicken - it'll help restore your stamina quickly.
Have some bananas first to regain some energy."
As he spoke, Luo Feng retrieved some bananas from his space ring for the Merfolk Queen.
Ariel accepted the bananas, gazing at them in wonder as she exclaimed: "
Thank you, Master, for this fruit.
These bananas are enormous!
I've never seen bananas this big on Mermaid Island."
Hearing this, Luo Feng couldn't help but remark internally - as the Merfolk Queen, she was this amazed by ordinary bananas? The fruit scarcity on Mermaid Island must be severe.
He said aloud: "If you stay with me, you can eat as many bananas as you like.
And besides bananas, I've got plenty of apples too. Have some.
Though these are just Common apples without any special properties."
Luo Feng took out several apples and handed them to Ariel.
Seeing the bananas and apples before her, Ariel's face lit up with a smile: "This is my first time on the surface - I've always lived on Mermaid Island before.
I've heard so much about the surface world, and now I finally have the chance to experience it."
Fortunately, I met you, Master.
Otherwise, I might have already been killed by the Ice and Fire Two-Headed Shark.
Master, you've been so good to me.
From now on, I will serve you well to repay you.
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