On the blue ocean, there was a small green island on the surface, looking so insignificant like a small boat on the massive sea.
A young lady in a white dress sat by the island. Under the bright sunlight, her fair skin appeared even more fair and flawless. Her feet were dipped in the water, swinging about. She would occasionally look out toward the sea, wearing an anxious expression.
The three leopard cubs ran and played around behind her happily. Theyâd roll around, dig the ground, jump up to catch flies, or perform somersaults like acrobats.
Finally, a peacock flew over.
Many human heads immediately popped up from the sea, looking over warily. The mermen who had remained hidden on the island also got closer to the young lady.
Bai Qingqingâs eyes lit up, and she quickly stood up. As expected, she saw a leopard head on the surface of the sea.
âParker!â Bai Qingqing put her hands around her mouth and shouted.
When Parker heard her call, he swam even faster. Having brought Parker here, Bluepool also accelerated, arriving before Bai Qingqing one step before him.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âIâve brought him.â Bluepool lay down on the sand by her feet, wearing an expression as if he was asking to be praised.
Bai Qingqing didnât look at him, but looked toward the sea and said, âThank you.â
Bluepool pouted, slapping his tail on the shallow waters, attempting to use sounds to get the femaleâs attention. However, it seemed completely useless.
Just as Parker was about to arrive, he turned into his human form in the water. The moment he reached the shore, he pulled Bai Qingqing and headed toward the depths of the island.
âParker.â
âI have something to say.â
Both of them spoke up at the same time.
The mermen on guard in the surroundings immediately bared their teeth, revealing ferocious expressions and blocking their way. Bluepool also instantly became wary, turned into his human form, and got up to the shore.
âGrowl!â Parker didnât cower. He charged up to the mermen in front and let out a low warning growl. He then glanced at Bluepool.
Bai Qingqing patted Parkerâs arm to console him, gesturing for him to stay calm. She then said to the mermen, âWeâll just be talking under the shade of the trees. Itâs too sunny outside. My skin is painful from the scorching sun.â
The mermenâs hearts immediately ached for her, and their attitudes softened.
Bluepool said, âThen quickly go over.â
Bai Qingqing grinned, then pulled Parker and ran over to the trees.
Alva had arrived at the island earlier than Parker did, but Bluepool didnât allow him to get close. He was a bird. If he were to get close to Bai Qingqing, heâd have a chance to snatch her away.
To be honest, Alva didnât dare to let Bai Qingqing see his beast form, either. He paced about nearby, then turned into his human form and soaked himself in the water.
Bai Qingqing and Parker walked up to a big tree, and the three leopard cubs followed them. They first looked at their father before they continued playing by themselves.
âYou said that you have something to tell me? What is it?â Bai Qingqing asked. Looking at his expression, she reckoned that it wasnât anything good.
Parker took a look at the mermen in the surroundings, then spoke softly by Bai Qingqingâs ear, âI heard from the peacock tribe that Jean and the ape king are coming.â
âWhat?â
She was so shocked that her voice went a few pitches higher. Under the mermenâs inquiring gazes, she quickly adjusted her expression.
Bluepool walked over while asking, âWhatâs the matter?â
âItâs nothing. Donât come over. It isnât easy for me to get to see Parker. I want to have a private talk with him.â Bai Qingqing imitated the willful femalesâ way of speaking.
Bluepool felt a little pitiful toward Parker and agreed reluctantly. He also got the mermen to move a little further away. However, they became stricter with their watch on Alva.
The mermenâs hearing was mediocre. Bai Qingqing and Parker intentionally lowered their voices and thus, they couldnât hear anything.
âWhy have they come? Are they here to kill me?â Bai Qingqingâs face turned ghastly pale. She then quickly realized something, and her face turned a shade paler.