"What in the world is this?!"
The Sea Rat King leaned back in fury, causing the entire underwater cave to tremble.
[Ah, Boss, finally got through! I was so worried!]
Mei's voice echoed in his consciousness again. Ling Yan roughly calculated that about half an hour had passed since the gourd had glowed. It seemed the gourd's light had been blocking the signal for direct contact between him and Mei.
[Mei, synthesize a purple crystal from the grotto just now, and make it quick.]
[Roger that, Boss.]
The Sea Rat King was enraged!
"You!? This hideous clod of earth, you dare call it a treasure! You two youngsters must think your lives are too long! Minions..."
"Wait, wait, wait! Your Majesty, please calm down!"
Ling Yan, acting like a lackey, bent over and lowered his head as he hurried to Mu Yuan's side, even winking at him as he reached him.
Then, he took out a giant gem radiating a brilliant purple glow from his chest.
