The Fairy: From the Traveling Merchant

Chapter 442 The Kingdom of the Sharks
  Regarding the laws of "time", Zhao Chen was actually no stranger to the laws of "time" after practicing many times with Zheng Qingyan and having a series of "in-depth" exchanges. Only then did he notice the anomaly as soon as he touched it.

"This barrier containing the power of 'time' does not seem to be very powerful. It only slightly slows down the flow of time... In other words, time inside the barrier will pass slightly slower than in reality."

While thinking in his mind, Zhao Chen also opened the "Dongxu Eye". After careful observation, he said to the three people in the "Mechanical Fish Dragon":

"The flow rate of time inside and outside is about one to two, that is, two hours outside is equal to one hour inside..."

Hearing this, Yin Zimo said thoughtfully: "In this case, as long as you don't stay in there for too long, there shouldn't be a big problem."

Kong Lin, who hid her face in her hood, shook her head and said: "No...the only ones who can use time magic powers in Wuyou Cave are the Empress Dowager and her daughter...this place must be the work of one of them, rashly If you go in, you may encounter danger."

"There is definitely danger... After all, we have known for a long time that the 'Black Sun Demonic Crown' is most likely in the hands of the Empress Dowager Jiang Yan. How could the place where she used to store this magic weapon not be arranged?" Zhao Chen laughed. Laughing, the state of "people and soldiers becoming one" was suddenly released, and then, a crown that seemed to be made of gold was placed on his head.

He took a deep breath and reached out to touch the barrier.

The next moment, a smile appeared on Zhao Chen's face.

Because according to the display of "Xingcha", no one is currently controlling the barrier... In other words, it is ownerless.

As for "ownerless" things, as long as they are touched by Zhao Chen, they will be named "Zhao"!

This barrier containing the law of "time" is no exception.

Soon, a huge "bubble" appeared on the surface of the barrier, which enveloped the "mechanical ichthyosaur" and then integrated the "bubble" into the barrier.

Immediately afterwards, countless Yin Qi dispersed, and the "Mechanical Fish Dragon" suddenly disintegrated, returned to its "Yin Qi" appearance, and was put into the "Wooden Box" by Zhao Chen.

Until this moment, Kong Lin, Yin Zimo, and Baoguan, who were still a little confused, realized as if they were waking up from a dream. Although they were in the water, they could breathe freely, and their movements were not even restricted by the water.

"Inside the barrier is the 'Kingdom of the Sharks', which can be regarded as a small secret realm. It has constant spell effects such as 'Underwater Breathing' and 'Free Movement Underwater'. It was originally set up by the Sharks for merchants and visiting guests.

“Well, I have taken over the management of this city and made it clear that no outsiders exist here.

"It's just that we can't determine where the 'Black Sun Demonic Crown' is placed."

Zhao Chen's voice came over, and when he received the "barrier", he "interpreted" a lot of information from it.

That is to say, I am not a seventh-grade "Star Boundary Explorer" yet, otherwise I will probably be able to "digest" a lot this time... I don't know if acting in advance counts...

While his thoughts were swirling, Zhao Chen had put the "wooden box" back into the storage bag.

Although the magic weapon is good, it consumes a lot of money. Even if Zhao Chen's soul power is far higher than that of the same level, and there is "Xingcha" to borrow power, it will not last long.

Yin Zimo, the Right Dharma King of the Ming Cult, looked around and saw all kinds of beautiful crystal buildings, just like the Dragon Palace in myths and legends.

He hesitated for a moment, then said after careful consideration: "Sir, are you sure there is no danger here?"

"I can only guarantee that there are no enemies, but it's dangerous...heh, where is it absolutely safe?" Zhao Chen asked with a smile, and at the same time guessed what Yin Zimo was going to say.

"The 'Kingdom of Sharks' is half the size of Liting City. If we only explore all the way, it will definitely take a lot of time..."

"Since there are no enemies, why not split into three groups?" Yin Zimo suggested directly.

"Okay." Zhao Chen nodded slightly, then waved to the little girl Baoguan, "The two of us are going together, King Yin and Saint Kong are going together." As for the communication issue, Zhao Chen did not say anything clearly, but Yin Zimo and Kong Lin both went together. He has made a "contract", so he naturally knows how to contact "Xingcha".

Kong Lin had no objection to this, so the four of them soon separated at the intersection.

Yin Zimo went to the eastern half, Kong Lin searched the western half, and Zhao Chen and Baoguan focused on the middle.

……

The deepest part of the imperial mausoleum, next to the "Pond of Resentment".

The girl who was collecting the blood and bone essence of living beings with a jade purification bottle suddenly let out an "eh" sound and said in surprise:
  "Why do you feel that the extracted 'blood essence' has insufficient follow-up? What went wrong?"

Her delicate little face was full of solemnity. After chanting a spell with her young hands, she strangely muttered to herself:
  "But the arrangement at the bottom of the East China Sea has not been touched...the formation used to cover up and preserve freshness is still there...

"Where is the problem?"

After worrying for a long time, she finally raised her eyebrows and said "give up on herself": "Forget it, let's do it... Anyway, the collection in the 'Resentment Pool' is barely enough."

Then, she threw the matter aside and ignored it.

……

In the land of the sharks, Zhao Chen and the little girl Baoguan searched the palace-like houses one after another, but found no magic weapon and only collected some notes of the sharks one after another.

These notes were written in the unique Merman language, which Baoguan could not understand, but Zhao Chen, who could use the "Explanation" ability in advance, could barely understand most of the contents:
  "There is less and less food in the city. If we can't get out, we won't be able to maintain even the minimum level of food."

"The Queen gave a speech today and said she would find a way, but I am pessimistic about this... The Queen herself is only a 'grandmaster', and the level of the formation that envelopes our country is obviously higher."

"A terrible phenomenon was discovered today. Many human souls, blood essence, and bones gathered into our country through unknown channels, and eventually flowed into the seabed cavity in the north...

"During this process, many compatriots were contaminated by these resentful forces and mutated."

"The mutation has become uncontrollable... Even the Queen herself has been contaminated by that power... I heard before that the Queen resolutely broke into the seabed cavity in order to explore the way out... She probably encountered an accident there. .”

"The killing started... The mutated compatriots and the hungry compatriots clashed, and they... they actually fed on each other!

"It turns out that the mutation had already occurred, but it was just buried deep in everyone's minds... Only then was it released."

"The Queen disappeared... she disappeared completely after killing countless subjects who rushed towards her... I guess she entered the hole again."

"I and a few old guys who were unwilling to feed on our compatriots became the final winners, but our lives are coming to an end...

"Even if the plants I cultivate through the herbal spells are enough to feed a few of us, we all have no energy to survive anymore."

"Ah... after collecting the body of the last old guy, I saw it!

"I finally saw it...

"Queen, it turns out she is the culprit!
  "It turns out we are just alternative grievances..."

(End of this chapter)