This was Jiao Jiao, the very one the Merfolk had been desperately searching for.
At this moment, its eyes were filled with the sight of Ye Chuxue, and its gaze toward her was incredibly gentle.
A few days ago, it had encountered an undersea demon beast. Just as it was about to be swallowed, Ye Chuxue had appeared, driven the beast away, and saved it.
It had been following Ye Chuxue ever since.
Ye Chuxue was incredibly kind. She hadn't asked for anything in return for saving it and hadn't even chosen to form a contract with it. This made it even more grateful.
It had made up its mind: as long as Ye Chuxue remained in the sea, it would stay by her side.
At this thought, Jiao Jiao's gaze softened even more.
But then its thoughts turned to the other Merfolk, and it suddenly sighed.
'I wonder if Xiao Jiao is okay now, if they're safe. They've been gone for so long and still haven't come back...'
