Quick Transmigration: Why did you provoke him? He's love-struck!

Chapter 344 The Bride of the Sea God (3)

After reading the walkthrough, Yan Zhen frowned slightly.

If she wasn't mistaken, "Nolan" should be an S-class mermaid.

This highly intelligent, combat-capable, and skilled merman, a top-tier individual adept at disguise and imitation, disguises himself as a B-level creature and infiltrates the human world as a pet.

The viral infection that killed tens of millions of people, and the tragedy in which everyone in the Si family and the research institute was torn apart and devoured alive as antibodies, were most likely orchestrated by it.

It is intended to avenge the centuries-long massacre of its kind by humans.

Having figured this out, Yan Zhen rolled up his sleeves, intending to examine the wound on his wrist, when the system service light came on.

Xiao Qi's childish voice came through: "Master, the original owner left you a letter."

Yan Zhen opened the virtual display screen, and the letter, containing only a few words, slowly unfolded.

The above briefly explains three things.

First, it requests the host to stop the spread of the ancient virus.

Second, protect the Si family.

Third, do not harm Si Yu.

Yan Zhen paused for a moment.

But soon, she understood what Si Xia meant.

Although Si Xia died at the hands of Si Yu, and her family was destroyed because of him, she clearly realized that this catastrophic disaster was caused by the Si family.

Humans were at fault first, and they deserve their punishment.

Yan Zhen was somewhat surprised.

Si Xia is the daughter of the Si family and the most direct beneficiary of the profits from catching killer mermaids.

As a beneficiary of the system, she was actually able to reflect on her actions instead of focusing solely on seeking revenge against the merfolk after being killed.

It's important to understand that many vested interests, even if they realize that what they are doing is wrong, will either turn a blind eye to the cries of victims or brainwash themselves to rationalize their behavior because they have enjoyed the benefits brought by the "mistake".

Si Xia has already done a remarkable job in this regard.

Yan Zhen put away the letter, leaned back on the sofa, and pondered how to balance this mission.

There is an inherent conflict between protecting the Si family and not harming the fish.

As she was thinking, she heard voices coming from the deck, and then someone went into the cabin.

It was the tanned beauty I had just told her to eat something to prevent low blood sugar.

Yan Zhen rummaged through the original owner's memories and quickly identified the beauty as the original owner's older sister, Si Lan.

"How are you feeling? Are you still uncomfortable?" Si Lan asked.

Wearing a bikini, she swept her wet long hair back, casually grabbed a bath towel and draped it over herself. While talking to Yan Zhen, she opened the refrigerator, took out a bottle of water, deftly unscrewed the cap, and took a couple of sips.

As she tilted her head back to drink, water droplets slid down her beautifully shaped jawline, down her neck, and then into her firm, full breasts.

The scene was so pleasing to the eye that Yan Zhen couldn't help but take a second look.

"I'm fine now."

"It's good that you're alright." Si Lan finished her water, sat down next to her, and said with a smile, "Today is your birthday, and I have a gift for you."

Yan Zhen was slightly taken aback.

Today is the original owner's birthday, so if Si Lan gave her a fish as a birthday present, wouldn't that mean today?

Seeing Yan Zhen in a daze, Si Lan raised her hand and gently flicked her forehead: "Did you get confused while writing your report? You even forgot it's your birthday today?"

"I haven't forgotten." Yan Zhen quickly snapped out of his reverie, feigning interest. "What gift?"

"You'll know when you see it. That thing is at the research institute now. I'll take you to see it later."

"it is good."

Not long after, Si Lan, who had changed her clothes, brought Yan Zhen ashore. The two sisters got into a flashy red sports car and headed straight for the New Territories Research Institute.

The research institute is located by the sea and its exterior is built in the shape of a seashell, with its glass curtain wall reflecting a dazzling light in the sunlight.

Yan Zhen followed behind Si Lan, swiped his card to enter the research institute, and was immediately drawn to the huge mermaid skeleton in the lobby on the first floor.

That was a complete mermaid skeleton made into a specimen; the skull and the bone structure of the chest and abdomen were exactly the same as those of a human.

From the waist down, there is a fish tail that is nearly two meters long.

This skinned and fleshed mermaid, like a graceful painting, is frozen in a cylindrical glass display case.

Looking at the complete skeleton, Yan Zhen could imagine how beautiful and elegant this mermaid must have been in life.

Si Lan took a few steps and saw that Yan Zhen hadn't followed, but instead was standing still staring at the mermaid skeleton in the display case. She turned around and said with a smile, "What are you looking at? You come here every few days, haven't you seen enough yet?"

Yan Zhen looked away: "Sister, what level is this mermaid?"

“Grade A.” Si Lan said with regret, “Last time, a client from Country Y offered 200 million to buy this skeleton, but I didn’t agree. There are fewer and fewer Grade A mermaids that can be captured.”

Last year, only one was caught; this year, it's already August, and not a single one has been caught. Professor Chen speculates that due to changes in water quality and an increasingly harsh living environment, the ocean may no longer be able to nurture Class A mermaids.

Yan Zhen remained silent.

Changes in water quality and a deteriorating living environment are secondary reasons; human hunting is the primary cause.

Even if mermaids are as numerous as Arctic krill, they cannot withstand their relentless attacks and demands.

Si Lan said, "Let's go, your gift is on the second floor."

To prevent unauthorized access, the institute requires a work card and iris scan to open every door and elevator.

Going up to the second floor, there was a research lab filled with fish tanks of all sizes and various research instruments. The internal organs of dissected marine organisms floated in transparent glass containers.

Passing through the research lab, Si Lan pushed open a door, and a blast of cold air hit her.

Yan Zhen couldn't help but hug her arms and shiver. When she looked up and saw what was in front of her, she froze on the spot.

Behind the door was a large warehouse, more than ten meters high, with a huge cylindrical glass fish tank in the middle, the height of which was the same as the ceiling and three meters wide. A beautiful mermaid was floating in the fish tank.

It has pale skin, long black hair, and sea-blue eyes. Light shines down from above, making its light blue scales shimmer.

To Yan Zhen's surprise, this thing actually resembled Jing Chen's original body by about five or six points—especially that face with its distinct features, so beautiful it was like a work of art.

Hearing someone come in, the mermaid nimbly turned around in the water, swam down with her long tail, and swam to a position where she was at eye level with Yan Zhen. She placed her hands on the side of the aquarium and tilted her head to look at her curiously.

Upon closer inspection, Yan Zhen couldn't help but marvel at the Creator's ingenuity; this little thing was simply too beautiful.

Long eyelashes, delicate collarbones, a well-proportioned upper body covered with a thin layer of muscle, clearly defined chest and abdominal muscle lines, and a fishtail below the waist that seems to have been created according to the most perfect proportions.

Every flick of its tail, every flip and gliding motion in the water, silently and comprehensively showcases its innate beauty and elegance.