With a steely resolve, Bai Lung gathered his wits and summoned his inner strength to speak,
" Well! I appreciate your offer, but I must politely decline," he said firmly with his unwavering voice.
' My purpose here is to find land, and I will not be swayed from my path by mere illusions, ' He thought in his mind.
He was a little sad to decline such milkers but it is what it is.
The mermaids' expressions shifted from seductive allure to mild irritation, their facade slipping for a moment before they regained their composure.
" Stubborn foolish mortal," one of them muttered under her breath, her eyes flashing with a hint of frustration and anger.
But Bai Lung remained resolute. His focus remained unwavering as he continued to scan the horizon for any sign of land.
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