Sometimes it's satisfying to watch them burn.

You're actually an improvement.

New souls to snatch.

//I tried to warn them. Sigh.

"Well, then you are hardly any different than I am. Perhaps you shouldn't be too quick to strike down brethren."

Hmm. You and her other favorites, of course.

Yes, I can tell, child. It's clear. Is that where your troubles ail you?

Interesting. "I do sense that you are no mortal... Only humans can use qi for cultivation."

The mortals are so loud today...

[Aww. Innocent.]

What a disrespectful child. Your parents must be so proud.

Troubles, young one?

...This evening would make for a good hunt.

So you like to earn things. A bartender is hardly giving out affection.

"Unfortunately, yes~ aren't you a diligent cultivator?"

[She shrugs, not one to think too deeply about it. Everything was simply given to her until she joined the military. Perhaps it was an escape.]

Both instances are additional benefits.

I was born into a noble family. I've known it in many ways.

Oh... Well you weren't the one I threatened.

Angus & Julia Stone - Draw your Swords (Music Video) YouTube video by NoBadVibes

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youtu.be/drTaEJcPeJc?...

Hmm... I suppose you're right. Sometimes it's not suffering though. Just additional.

Are you a prince now?

He is a toddler, and he is your responsibility now. Take care of him.

There you are. I found your cousin.

I believe he's suffering from a Qi deviation.

Where's the prince who's tongue I await to collect?

He always comes up in the most odd of times... Hmm... I will have to make a strange call to action.

Oh, my, my... Aren't you the face of all Xianle? [Such a distinct lineage. She recognizes him.]

You're far away from home, little boy.

Hmph... You don't have enough meat on those thin little bones, anyway.

[She's already sitting, but she adjusts herself in front of her.]

Very well...

🎨 《水中精靈》杉澤

The Jiaoren(鮫人) is a mysterious creature with a fish tail and a human body in ancient Chinese #mythology &legends.
It is said that mermaids are good at weaving & can make dragon silk that does not get wet in water. When they cry, their tears turn into pearls. 1/2

You won't get the chance to know what is happening to you by the time you're devoured, little one.