Chapter 268: The Unpopular Little Mermaid Becomes the Group’s Favorite (13)

Chapter 268: The Unpopular Little Mermaid Becomes the Group's Favorite (13)

The speed at which the ice was melting took everyone by surprise.

After discussion, the crew decided to launch a rescue mission.

The helicopter had already taken off, but for some reason, the ice island seemed to be blocked by something, and the helicopter couldn't find its direction, only circling around.

In the live stream, the viewers were deeply concerned about the little mermaid.

Although the crew had announced plans for a rescue, so much time had passed, and the helicopter still hadn't arrived.

This made the audience anxious.

The chat was overflowing, and on the ice island, a group of guests huddled together.

The ice island had also begun to melt.

At this rate, within two hours, the entire ice island would disappear.

This area would become open ocean, and they would die.

Everyone looked grim, only Song Chuyi, with his tail dipped in the water, his strikingly beautiful face wearing a pensive look.

Something was moving in the water.

Soon after, two turtles surfaced.

"Baby! Hurry, climb onto my back!"

Wu Wu shouted at Song Chuyi.

Everyone turned to the two turtles, and Xu Ru gasped.

"It's the Turtle Clan."

The Turtle Clan lives long, but they prefer to remain reclusive and avoid involvement in interracial conflicts.

The last appearance of the Turtle Clan leader was when the races signed the peaceful coexistence agreement.

That was over two centuries ago.

The ice melted even faster, and in the time it took to speak, the ice island had shrunk to the patch they stood on.

Song Chuyi acted decisively and looked at Xu Ru and the others.

"Get on."

Wu Wu paddled his limbs, knowing that Baby couldn't bear to see others die, and quickly said, "You stand on his back!"

He pointed at his rival as he spoke.

The rival with patterns on his back silently nodded.

To survive, the group no longer hesitated and immediately walked onto the rival turtle's shell.

But there were six of them, and the shell could only fit three.

Song Chuyi assessed the situation and looked at Wu Wu.

"Can they really stand on your back?"

Wu Wu quickly nodded, "Yes, yes, baby, you come first!"

Song Chuyi felt a flicker of doubt, "Why do you call me baby?"

Wu Wu said confidently, "I’m your dad, of course!"

Song Chuyi was speechless.

"Did you see the picture I painted?" he asked again.

Wu Wu’s cheeks turned a faint pink, "Yes, yes, the flowers you painted are really beautiful!"

It dawned on Song Chuyi. It seemed that Wu Wu had developed affection for him because of the painting he made.

Well... I guess paternal love counts too.

Song Chuyi let the others climb onto the turtle shell first.

He perched on the drifting ice, his fishtail lazily swishing in the waves.

Noticing their anxious faces, he couldn’t help but laugh.

"I’m a mermaid, after all."

"Mermaids belong in the sea."

The wind swept his bangs aside, exposing his smooth forehead.

His stunning eyes sparkled like stars.

In an instant, the ice vanished.

Song Chuyi plummeted, his fishtail useless as he sank into the abyss.

Song Chuyi was baffled.

Wait a second! Something’s wrong!

This fishtail is completely useless!

"System! This fishtail is just for show! It can’t swim!"

System: "It’s because this body’s mother was human. The fishtail’s just for show."

Song Chuyi groaned in frustration.

You could’ve told me that sooner!

I wouldn’t have tried to look cool if I’d known!

The underwater currents surged, and a huge shadow enveloped him.

A massive green dragon appeared out of nowhere, shielding the mermaid in its embrace.

On the sea surface, a massive shadow leaped out.

Water droplets sprayed everywhere, glittering like stars across the sea.

The dark clouds dispersed, and the sunlight shone on Qing Yuan, casting a cold light.

Yet, the mermaid held in Qing Yuan's arms instantly softened the chill, leaving their mind blank.

Wu Wu: Oh no! The baby’s going to be eaten by the big bad dragon!

Wu Wu wanted to shout, but his nemesis covered his mouth.

He could only let out a whimper, tears pooling in his tiny eyes.

His poor little one!

After the dark clouds dispersed, the production team's helicopter finally found its direction and was heading their way.

The rescue mission began, and the guests were pulled onto the helicopter, with only Song Chuyi left behind.

The massive Qing Yuan flew in the air, just one look was enough to send shivers down their spine.

Song Chuyi looked up and tapped Qing Yuan's finger.

"I’m heading back. Will you come with me?"

Qing Yuan looked down at the little mermaid and nodded.

His enormous form clearly wasn’t suitable for appearing in the human world as is.

Qing Yuan thought for a moment, and with a flash of white light, he shifted into human form.

The dragon scales became a close-fitting dark green robe, which suited him surprisingly well.

The production team let out a sigh of relief and let the two board the helicopter.

This episode of the variety show came to a pause amid the chaos on the ice island.

In the lounge, Song Chuyi was held in Qing Yuan's arms.

His tail flicked lazily, hitting Qing Yuan's calf.

Qing Yuan seemed oblivious, staring at the little mermaid with a goofy grin.

Song Chuyi couldn't help but chuckle, "Why are you always looking at me and smiling?"

With a playful tone.

Qing Yuan's expression was serious, "You’re so beautiful, I want to devour you."

Song Chuyi: ?

"Eat?" he asked cautiously, "You mean eat me as food?"

"No." Qing Yuan shook his head, "Like this."

He lowered his head and kissed Song Chuyi's lips.

He nipped lightly.

His voice was slightly husky, "Like this, eat you."

Song Chuyi's eyes widened, thinking back on the past few days, he was sure none of the other guests had gotten this close!

So where did Qing Yuan learn that from?

While Song Chuyi was thinking, Qing Yuan leaned in again and gently bit his lip.

"You're so sweet."

Song Chuyi turned his head to face him, "Who taught you that?"

Qing Yuan was very honest, "Wu Wu."

"That damn old turtle."

Song Chuyi put his hand to his forehead, never expecting that the old turtle would teach Qing Yuan this.

Seeing that Song Chuyi seemed a bit unhappy, Qing Yuan leaned over and poked his cheek.

"You don't like him?"

"Then I'll just kill him."

"No, don't do that." Song Chuyi quickly stopped Qing Yuan, "What else did he teach you?"

Qing Yuan counted on his fingers, "He taught me to speak the human language."

"Human society is very complex. Although different species coexist peacefully now, there are still many issues."

Song Chuyi didn't know much about this world, either.

After all, Xiaotong only gave him half of the backstory, and he didn't know the plot after the survival variety show ended.

Now that there was a chance to understand this world, he paid close attention.

Qing Yuan: "He also taught me that humans like to act coy."

He leaned in close to Song Chuyi's ear, gently biting his earlobe, and whispered:

"Does babe like it?"