Still, the scar chested warrior frowned. "The Silver Wave Sea is very far from here. Even with strong currents, it would be difficult to drift this far."
He looked at them carefully. "Why did you not swim toward the nearest mermaid tribe? Our territory is not far away from here."
Lan Yue lowered her head, looking even more pitiful. "We did not know where we were. The water was full of blood and beasts. We were only trying to protect the cubs and stay alive."
At the mention of the cubs, several of the young men softened immediately. They looked at the small, trembling bundles clinging to Su Qinglan.
"So small…"
"They must be exhausted."
"They look hungry."
One of them scratched his cheek shyly. "Females… would you like to come to our tribe? It is safer there. We have warm caves, and plenty of fish."
Another added quickly, "Yes, yes! You cannot stay out here. The open sea is dangerous."
