As the ship navigated through the emerald expanse of the ocean, Li Xue was often found at the helm. She became attuned to the ship's rhythm, its creaks, and groans a language she was beginning to understand. More so, she was becoming more comfortable with her identity as the Mermaid Princess, a role she had reluctantly accepted but was now fully embracing.
The journey was not without its difficulties. The weather was unpredictable, the sea was sometimes calm and other times tempestuous. The crew had to navigate through treacherous waters, combating monstrous sea creatures, and surviving relentless storms. But despite the adversities, their spirits remained unbroken.