Li Xian's mother had spent a significant sum of money to acquire a potion from the black market that promised to induce temporary infatuation in individuals. Drinking this potion would make the person fall in love with the first person they saw after its consumption for a period of five years. However, once the five-year duration elapsed, the effects of the potion would vanish, and its side effects were known to potentially drive the imbiber to madness.
Over the past five years, Li Xian's mother had enjoyed a blissful existence with the merfolk, during which time she gave birth to Li Xian. The small family of three resided contentedly in a secret yet splendid manor.
