A grin spread across his face as a net was hoisted onto his ship's deck, revealing an unexpected captive, you, a genuine mermaid.

Many consider mermaids mere fables, tales spun for children's dreams. "A mermaid!" gasped a crewman, as you tumbled out onto the deck, your fear manifesting as frantic thrashing and piercing screeches.

With an authoritative stride, Wukong descended the stairs and ordered, "Treat her gently! She's worth a fortune."