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Her upper body was that of a human girl, with snow-white skin. Her long, green hair, which resembled instant noodles, was splayed wetly across her shoulders.
Her lower body was a long fishtail, its pale golden scales shimmering brilliantly in the sunlight.
Holy cow. Lynch couldn't help but mutter to himself.
Even though his understanding of this world was still rather poor, he had heard of mermaids—an extremely rare and mysterious oceanic race.
Mermaids were also known as the "Elves of the Sea."
Legend had it that they possessed heavenly voices and a powerful talent for controlling Water Elements, and that their tears could turn into pearls.
Because of this, mermaids were often extremely valuable and sought after by countless wealthy nobles.
Capturing one could make a person rich overnight. While it might not be enough to trade for a piece of Legendary Level equipment, it would at least guarantee a cultivator wouldn't lack resources for several decades.
