Be Careful, Scum Dad! Mommy Is Back!
Chapter 384: Magical

Chapter 384: Chapter 384: Magical

The crowd shouted in unison: "We want it!"

Their voices were so loud that they sounded like Lott’s most devout followers.

Lu Xining: "..."

The Royal Cruise felt like a massive pyramid scheme convention.

Just the immersive holographic projection, which didn’t even require glasses to experience, was enough to showcase Lott’s extravagance.

While Lott continued to beguile the crowd, Lu Xining noticed the young mermaid inside the transparent capsule. Through the holographic projection device, he seemed to appear right beside her, staring at her intently.

His hand slowly lifted, and just as it was about to reach Lu Xining’s cheek, Ji Muye’s palm intercepted it.

A trace of cold malice flashed in the young mermaid’s clear eyes.

In truth, the holographic projection was nothing more than a visual illusion. He could never physically touch Lu Xining’s face.

But Ji Muye still disliked his actions and warned him with a piercing glare.

"If you don’t want me to rip off your scales, you’d better behave."

The young mermaid tilted his head innocently, his pure gaze landing on Lu Xining. His eyes reddened, a wounded expression crossing his face as he gazed at Lu Xining, whose expression betrayed no emotion. Noticing her eyes fixed on his abdomen, he smiled and swam upward slightly, letting her observe more closely.

Ji Muye’s face darkened noticeably.

"Do you enjoy staring that much?" Ji Muye’s tone toward Lu Xining drew a sideways glance from Shang Lvxing.

Chuckling, Shang Lvxing teased him, "Who knew President Ji was so jealous?"

But Lu Xining wasn’t just staring at the youth’s scales—she even leaned in for a closer look.

Her brow furrowed, and her expression turned grim.

If these scales weren’t just effects produced by computer technology, then the boy before her might very well be...

An experiment!

She reached out and brushed away the hand trying to block her view.

Ji Muye’s face, dark and handsome, looked like a cold sculpture as he fixed his gaze on the smiling young mermaid in front of Lu Xining.

At the same time, Lu Xining lifted her head, meeting the boy’s childlike, pure gaze.

The boy seemed to decipher the suspicion in her eyes and blinked at her, hinting at something.

Besides the earlier mermaid singing performance, he couldn’t speak any other words.

Now, he slightly parted his lips. To others, it would seem like he was singing again, but the moment Lu Xining saw him open his mouth, her pupils darkened with emotion. She failed to realize that she hadn’t pulled her hand away from Ji Muye’s palm after brushing him aside.

Startled by what she was piecing together, her fingers involuntarily sank into Ji Muye’s palm.

Ji Muye turned his head to look at the woman beside him and noticed her disturbed expression. His gaze shifted to the retreating silhouette of the young mermaid, contemplative.

Lott’s purpose had been achieved—he pressed the button in the center of his microphone.

The instant the holographic projection ended, the young mermaid returned to the transparent capsule. As the overhead spotlight dimmed, the capsule slowly sank, and the floor closed seamlessly, returning to its previous state.

The performance had felt like a fleeting mirage; regret lingered on the faces of the surrounding guests.

"I touched the mermaid’s hand just now—it was like touching a piece of art!"

"Omg! My God, that singing... it had a soul-cleansing magic to it. I feel like I’ve undergone heavenly purification. I feel reborn."

"If mermaid flesh truly holds the power of restoring youth, I’d be the first to try it!"

The crowd erupted into discussions about the earlier performance.

Satisfied with the debut showcase’s impact, Lott seized the opportunity to announce to the guests, "The mermaid you saw was not fake—it’s entirely real. We’ve genuinely prepared something incredible to help everyone regain their youth."

He clapped twice, and immediately, servers brought forward an ornate box.

A transparent case revealed its contents.

Two vials of serum!

"The mystique of the Royal Cruise should be clear to everyone by now. We discovered the ancient Mermaid Clan and extracted a miraculous serum from their bodies. A single injection can make you twenty years younger."

Lott’s words ignited an enthusiastic chatter among the guests.

With the enticing fragrance and immersive holographic visuals earlier, the guests’ nerves had been subtly influenced, leading many of them to believe Lott’s claims without question.

Among the attendees, about one-third were already in their seventies or eighties.

Although their immense wealth allowed them to appear far younger than average seniors—dyed hair to cover white strands, stretched and smoothened skin—the inevitability of death was irreversible.

More than the vast sums sitting in their bank accounts, what these guests craved most was more time to revel in the joys their wealth provided.

They were willing to pay any price to achieve that!

Of course, there were a few individuals, like Lu Xining and her companions, who strongly adhered to their principles, their hearts filled with doubt.

"Can it really work that miraculously? I feel like something doesn’t add up."

"The existence of the Royal Cruise itself is an enigma. Having such extraordinary things beyond natural laws isn’t entirely implausible. Don’t forget about that overseas island where they conducted research on..."

The speaker suddenly stopped mid-sentence.

Although the remark was left unfinished, those in this circle were well-informed enough to grasp the reference instantly.

Lu Xining also heard these whispered conversations and knew exactly which island they were referring to.

She had heard rumors about it—a place said to house hundreds of laboratories, all researching things that couldn’t see the light of day. If its existence were ever exposed, all individuals involved would face justice.

This island frequently relocated to avoid detection.

Those involved in the experiments had their entire families under the iron grip of financial oligarchs. If anyone dared to betray and reveal the island’s secrets, they faced disastrous consequences extending to their relatives—widespread annihilation.

These experiments served one purpose only: catering to the whims of the wealthy. They were products of the collusion between wealth and power.

"There are two vials of serum here, and one of them is for demonstration."

Lott glanced at his assistant, signaling them. Soon, a wheelchair was pushed onto the stage, bearing an elderly man past the age of fifty.

The man was connected to a display screen showing various health indicators that clearly outlined his physical condition.

"Next, esteemed guests, I urge you to watch closely."

As the serum entered the elderly man’s body, a miraculous change unfolded!

Within minutes, the health indicators on the screen shifted rapidly, and the wrinkles on his skin visibly diminished.

It was as if he were rejuvenated in an instant, growing several years younger!

Time ticked by, second after second, and the elderly attendees began to stir, eager to experience the same transformation.

The women in the crowd marveled at the possibility of regaining their youthful glow.

Smiling, Lott announced, "Fifty million per vial."

Before boarding, every guest had been issued a hand tag. With a simple scan at the designated machine, the funds would be transferred to a fixed account through various channels.

Fifty million wasn’t an unattainable sum for them.

Lu Xining watched the crowd grow increasingly frenzied over this miracle serum, her gaze slowly settling on the platter beside Lott’s hand.

A serum that could reverse youth by two decades?