"Ding! Congratulations, host, prestige points +99999!"
"Ding! Congratulations, host, prestige points +99999!"
"Ding! Congratulations, host, prestige points +99999!"
As the prestige point notifications flooded his mind once again, Lin Xuan couldn't help but curl his lips into a slight smile.
It seemed that resurrecting Fisher Tiger and Queen Otohime had paid off handsomely!
The rewards were probably even richer than if he'd dealt with Hody Jones and his crew himself—and far easier too.
In truth, Queen Otohime had been revived alongside Fisher Tiger when Lin Xuan used the Impure World Reincarnation technique.
However, she hadn't chosen to appear on the battlefield with Lin Xuan and the others, believing they could handle the war without her.
Instead, she had walked from the cemetery, taking the chance to see how Fish-Man Island had changed over the years.
Her appearance now had perfectly achieved what Lin Xuan intended.
If some still doubted whether Fisher Tiger had truly died or just faked it, given his sudden return, then Queen Otohime was different—many had witnessed her death firsthand.
Her revival sent shockwaves even stronger than Tiger's!
After the initial stun, King Neptune was the first to snap out of it.
"My queen!"
Certain he wasn't hallucinating, he tossed aside the trident he'd just picked up after being rescued and rushed toward Otohime with raw emotion.
"Your Majesty!"
Otohime's face lit up with excitement upon seeing Neptune.
"Mother!"
The three princes—Fukaboshi, Ryuboshi, and Manboshi—and Princess Shirahoshi all dashed to her side, nearly in tears from the overwhelming joy.
As the family's emotional cries echoed, the surrounding crowd snapped out of their daze, erupting into a wave of astonished murmurs.
"This can't be real!"
Hody Jones, now an old man on the brink of death, was the most shocked of all.
After all, he had personally orchestrated Otohime's assassination, and now here she was, alive and well. How could he not be stunned?
He even began to question if his sense of control had been an illusion all along—that he was the one being played.
Lin Xuan was pleased with everyone's reactions, especially since Otohime's revival had brought him such generous benefits.
While Neptune's family reunited in a flurry of excitement, with endless words bubbling up, Otohime suddenly turned to Neptune before anyone could speak further. "Your Majesty, let's talk later. How about we first escort our honored guests to the palace to rest?"
Neptune calmed down instantly and nodded.
He didn't know how Otohime and Tiger had been brought back to life, but he was sure it had everything to do with Lin Xuan!
Lin Xuan had come to Fish-Man Island, saved them, and revived Otohime and Tiger—what was his true motive? Neptune needed to think this through carefully.
Clearly, with so many ears around, this wasn't the place for such discussions. The palace would be far better.
Soon, Neptune and Otohime respectfully led Lin Xuan into the palace, with Fisher Tiger following closely behind.
As for Hody Jones and his rebels, they were promptly thrown into prison.
While Lin Xuan's group entered the palace, certain hidden figures in the crowd grew restless.
These were spies planted by various factions on Fish-Man Island!
Normally, they blended in seamlessly as ordinary residents. But now, they had no choice but to risk exposure and report what had happened!
The leader of the Ninja Guild, Lin Xuan, had appeared on Fish-Man Island, and two influential figures—Fisher Tiger and Queen Otohime—had mysteriously come back to life!
The news was too explosive; even having seen it with their own eyes, they wondered if it was all a dream.
As these spies from different powers scrambled to contact their superiors, Lin Xuan was already inside the palace, enjoying lavish and attentive hospitality.
At a grand banquet, Lin Xuan dug in heartily, thoroughly content.
Neptune, Otohime's family, and Fisher Tiger were all present, occasionally chatting while savoring the food.
Otohime and Tiger were catching up on recent events through Neptune and the others, especially about Lin Xuan.
Hearing of Lin Xuan's astonishing feats left them utterly amazed.
Shirahoshi listened quietly, sneaking curious glances at Lin Xuan. When he noticed, she blushed deeply and looked away in embarrassment.
Soon enough, Lin Xuan was full, and Otohime and Tiger had learned all they wanted to know.
With a chuckle, Lin Xuan addressed them. "I assume you've figured out why I've come to Fish-Man Island?"
Neptune nodded gravely. "Sir Lin Xuan, you hope for Fish-Man Island to join the world conference you're about to hold?"
His words made the three princes tense up, their emotions on edge.
But they stayed silent, knowing they weren't qualified to join such a conversation.
"Exactly," Lin Xuan admitted frankly. "That's one of my goals. What do you think?"
Neptune didn't respond immediately. The decision was monumental—aligning with the Ninja Guild meant breaking ties with the World Government, potentially inviting massive danger.
Even after Lin Xuan's recent help, he couldn't risk the entire island lightly.
But before he could mull it over, Otohime spoke without hesitation. "Your Majesty, agree to it!"
"Hm?"
Neptune gave her a questioning look, seeking her reasoning.
Otohime said firmly, "Joining the new world government is our best chance to integrate into the human world!"
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