Chapter 182: Bo Saixi's Concerns
"Right, I've been too busy talking about my own affairs. You all must have finished your trials by now, right?"
Su Mo's gaze swept over the three women, and he changed the subject.
He had already sensed that the three women's auras were far more powerful than they had been two months ago.
Ye Qingshuang's emotions had calmed down, and she replied softly, "We finished our respective trials one after another a month ago, and we all gained tremendous benefits."
"Not bad." Su Mo nodded with satisfaction.
Although with his current strength, he could fully protect them for a lifetime and let them live without worries, he did not want them to become useless vases that looked good but lacked substance.
He hoped that all of them could possess the strength to stand on their own.
"Since your trials have completely ended, let's prepare to return to the continent in a few days." Su Mo made the final decision.
"That's great, we can finally go back!" Ye Qingshuang cheered, her eyes filled with longing. "If my mother knew about my current strength, she would definitely be grinning from ear to ear with joy."
As she thought about returning to her Family with the status of a Soul Douluo and seeing her mother's shocked expression, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl upwards.
"That's true." Bibi Dong also chimed in. "If my teacher knew about my current strength, she would definitely be happy for me too.
Besides, counting the time, it won't be long before little Xue'er has her Martial Soul Awakening, right?
I was always worried that I wouldn't be able to make it back in time for her Martial Soul Awakening ceremony. I wonder how tall she is now."
Thinking of that jade-carved, golden-haired little dumpling, a smile appeared on Bibi Dong's face.
Ah Yin didn't say anything, just listened quietly with a serene smile on her face.
After all, she was a Soul Beast in human form and didn't have Family or friends like Bibi Dong and Ye Qingshuang.
The only bond and concern in her life was Su Mo.
However, she was still genuinely excited to be able to return to that vast, boundless continent.
Sea God Island was indeed beautiful, picturesque, and possessed a unique charm, but it was ultimately just an island. Staying for too long inevitably made one feel cramped, far less vast and magnificent than the continent.
There were forests, mountains, and endless scenery there.
"Alright." Su Mo stood up. "Dong'er, go have someone notify Xi Xi. Today, we'll go to the best restaurant in the city for a good meal. It's to celebrate my coming out of seclusion, to celebrate the success of your trials, and also to ask if she wants to go to the continent to live with us."
"Okay." Bibi Dong immediately stood up and had a servant go notify Bo Saixi.
At dusk, in a private room on the top floor of the most luxurious restaurant in Seahorse City.
Su Mo sat in the main seat, Bibi Dong and Ah Yin sat on either side, and Ye Qingshuang sat on the other side of Ah Yin.
Before long, Bo Saixi arrived at the private room.
She had changed into a white dress today, completely devoid of the majesty of the High Priest.
As soon as she entered the room, her gaze first fell upon Su Mo in the main seat, and she asked with concern, "Su Mo, did you succeed?"
Su Mo nodded slightly, a calm smile on his face. "Come over and sit down, we were just waiting for you."
Bo Saixi nodded, her skirt swaying slightly as she walked to the empty seat beside Bibi Dong and sat down elegantly.
Su Mo turned his head to look at Bo Saixi and asked, "Xi Xi, we are preparing to return to the continent. Are you coming with us this time?"
Bo Saixi did not answer immediately, but instead asked, "Dong'er and the others have completely finished their trials. After you go back this time, will you not be returning to Sea God Island?"
Su Mo nodded. "Unless there are special circumstances, we likely won't be coming back."
Bo Saixi fell silent and lowered her eyes.
In her heart, she was naturally ten thousand times willing; she had always longed to live with Su Mo.
But... she still had heavy responsibilities on her shoulders.
"Are you worried that after you leave, no one will be able to shoulder the responsibilities of the High Priest?" Su Mo saw through her concerns at a glance and asked with a smile.
Bo Saixi raised her head and gave a soft hum. "After all, I have not yet completely inherited the Sea God Position. Guarding Sea God Island is still the responsibility of the High Priest."
"Why is that difficult?" Su Mo chuckled. "Xi Xi, why don't you just inherit the Sea God Position directly? This way, you will be completely free from the identity of the High Priest and can leave without any psychological burden.
Moreover, the Seven Sacred Pillar Douluos have all condensed Martial Soul Cores, and their strength is no longer what it used to be. The seven of them working together are enough to deal with the vast majority of crises, so you don't need to worry too much about the safety of Sea God Island."
After a pause, Su Mo continued, "Furthermore, once you become a god, traveling between the continent and Sea God Island will be just a thought away. If you want to come back and take a look, you can do so at any time."
"...But," Bo Saixi frowned slightly, voicing her biggest worry, "After becoming a god, shouldn't one go to the God Realm? Can one really continue to stay in the Lower Realm?"
"So that's what you were worried about." Su Mo shook his head and chuckled. "Actually, after becoming a god, one can choose to stay in the Lower Realm for a hundred years. Only after a hundred years must one ascend to the God Realm. This is the time the God Realm gives newly promoted Divinities to handle mundane affairs and settle worldly ties."
"Ah?" Bo Saixi was stunned for a moment, her red lips slightly parted.
She had always thought that becoming a god meant separation, which is why she had been reluctant to undergo the Ninth Trial for so long.
She hadn't expected that after becoming a god, one could still remain in the Lower Realm for a hundred years.
In a hundred years, Su Mo would definitely have ascended to the God Realm as well, so what concerns could she have?
"Now, do you have any other questions?" Su Mo looked at her rare, dazed expression and asked with a smile.
"No more." Bo Saixi shook her head. "Then I will begin the Sea God Ninth Trial tomorrow. Once I inherit the God Position, I will accompany you all to the continent."
Bibi Dong smiled and said, "Sister Xi Xi, I believe you will definitely like life on the continent."
"The continent is indeed much more interesting and livelier than Sea God Island," Bo Saixi said softly, a hint of yearning appearing in her eyes.
Although she hadn't stayed on the continent for long before, she had already caught a glimpse of its scenery.
Moreover, she didn't actually care where she lived at all.
The world is vast, but as long as Su Mo is in that place, it is enough.
"When the time comes, I will definitely take you around Spirit City to see the place where Su Mo and I grew up," Bibi Dong said with a smile.
Bo Saixi gave a soft hum, and she couldn't help but feel expectant in her heart.
For the rest of the time, the five of them tasted the specialty seafood and wine of Sea God Island while chatting and laughing, the atmosphere relaxed and warm.
After eating and drinking their fill, the five of them left the restaurant under the moonlight and returned to their residence.
Bo Saixi didn't return to her own palace this time but followed them instead.
Nowadays, she had long since become accustomed to being with the others.
The night grew deeper. After Su Mo isolated the room, he began to discuss cultivation insights with the others.
Considering that Bo Saixi had to undergo the Sea God Ninth Trial tomorrow and needed to maintain her best state, Su Mo didn't teach her too much.
However, for the three women, Bibi Dong, Ah Yin, and Ye Qingshuang, Su Mo naturally taught them everything he knew.
The night was long, and he explained the cultivation experience he had gained during his two months of seclusion to the three women in a simple and easy-to-understand way for the whole night.
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