The palm-sized ice ball flew towards its target, pushed forward by an invisible force. But because the ability wielder did not yet have full control of his own strength, the ball lost its momentum and ultimately fell to the ground before reaching its destination.
Following the clicking sound of the ice ball hitting the floor, the ball split open and broke into two pieces.
The cub had thrown an ice ball at the adult merman. Although it had not hit him, Xie Tao was a bit shocked by his action and once he had processed what had happened, couldnât help but laugh a little.
Even cubs had their own likes and dislikes. The cub usually expressed both his likes and dislikes very simple and direct. As a result, the mermaid cub in the pool had now very clearly shown his hostility towards the man in front of him.
But the cub was, after all, just a cub. Even if someone was shown great hostility by him, it was hard to produce any malice in response.
Since the cub did not really have any actual attack power right now, if the cub acted aggressively again there would be no danger. He only needed to report it to the old master.
He exposed his variant ability⊠Xie Tao did not know that the golden mark on the cubâs forehead had already exposed it, but he did not blame the cub for this.
Without changing his face, Xie Tao approached the pool and picked up the mermaid cub who still insisted on being hostile against the man behind him.
Not criticizing him for attacking the other with ice, Xie Tao first appeased the cub in his embrace by lightly patting him on his back. He then put on a normal expression as he said a standard line to the man who was passively standing on the side, showing a trace of awkwardness. âThe cub is still young and ignorant.â
The mermaid cub had obediently been silent because of the youthâs gesture. Now that the cub was nestled in the safety of the youthâs arms, the cub was still very good and silent, only moving his tail fin as a response to his parent.
In an absolutely safe environment, the mermaid cub was of course more confident and glared directly at the adult merman who said that he would take him away.
Hurriedly settling his bearing, Curran also responded very quickly. He did not have any resentment over the cub throwing an ice ball at him. On the contrary, he was pleasantly surprised to find that the mermaid cub had a strong variant ice ability.
As for the fact that the youth had just now rejected his proposal, Curran was even less concerned about it.
Because to him, the other partyâs refusal was taken as being for the sake of negotiating terms in order to gain more benefits.
He couldnât tell how many times he had encountered a situation like this before. It had therefore naturally been taken into consideration before coming to Gaia and Curran was prepared for these circumstances.
âIt would be good if both of us could come to an agreement as quickly as possible, so letâs cut to the chase.â
Having already confirmed the cub really possessed a variant ability, Curran did not have the patience to slowly negotiate. âThe funding mentioned just now is hush money, it can also be considered as our gratitude to your club for taking care of the young master these past years. The specific amount can be determined by your distinguished self. What do you think?â Curran was not afraid to say this as he did not believe that this low-level cub raising club would dare to demand an all too high sum.
He also wanted to resolve this matter as fast as he could and bring the cub back to Haliumite as soon as possible.
Before Xie Tao could open his mouth to answer, he vaguely sensed a burst of cold air nearby. He looked down and saw the mermaid cub in his arms solidifying a small ice ball.
Xie Tao had no doubt that if he hadnât prevented him, the mermaid cub would have thrown a second ice ball at the other.
Tossing the newly created ice crystal into the pool, Xie Tao coaxed the cub. âBe good, Gale does not need to do that.â
âPaa-â The cub knew that he shouldnât speak, but he still wanted to express his feelings to his parents. So after pronouncing one syllable, he snuggled into the youthâs embrace.
Xie Tao was naturally aware that the little mermaid in his arms wanted to drive the adult mermaid out, but he couldnât just throw ice at him. The cub did not understand this.
âNot so good.â
Soothingly stroking the soft blonde hair of cub in his embrace, Xie Tao raised his gaze and without any joke, formally responded to the otherâs question in a serious tone. âOur club does not want your hush money. To clarify, I will not let you take this cub away.â
Hearing the youth declare this, the few people who were eavesdropping from afar felt that they no longer needed to hide and bluntly walked over to join the confrontation.
âIf your distinguished self wants to get more money, your distinguished self really donât have to use this method. I just made it clear that the amount is for you to decide.â[1]
He had already had to explain it twice and to add, they werenât even making any sense. Curran was inevitably a little angry by now.