Like Fire and Water

However, even though life is usually uneventful, unexpected situations do occasionally arise, like today.

Wuma Xiu was taken away while he was inspecting the ocean.

"Sea God, tell me, isn't he a complete love-struck fool?"

The God of Fire pointed at the Water God, his tone full of sarcasm.

Because water and fire are incompatible, the two gods felt irritated whenever they saw each other and often fought.

However, ever since the Water God became infatuated with the Goddess of Beauty, the God of Fire has hardly seen her.

Today, the God of Fire of fire, who was looking for the God of Wine, and the Water God, who was looking for the Goddess of Beauty, have run into each other on this narrow path.

God of Fire's fiery temper flared up on the spot.

"Hmph, I don't know what kind of bewitching potion that Goddess of Beauty gave you, look at you now, you're such a glutton!"

He grew angrier as he spoke, and in doing so, he thought of God of Wine again.

The other person's confidante happens to be the Goddess of Beauty.

For a while, he practically lived at the Goddess of Beauty's place, spending far more time there than he did at his place!

"God of Fire, this has nothing to do with you! And you're not allowed to speak ill of the Goddess of Beauty!"

When the Water God heard people talking about the Goddess of Beauty, his face immediately darkened. He never really controlled his emotions in front of the God of Fire, and was more easily angered and quick to lose his temper than in front of other gods.

The God of Fire, not to be outdone, and the two gods began arguing as if no one else was around.

You said one thing, I said another, neither of us would give in.

Wuma Xiu, on the other hand, was happy to have some peace and quiet. He casually waved a reclining chair, which hovered in mid-air. He leaned back lazily and started watching the show.

Let them argue, let them argue.

They need to vent their anger, right?

Gradually, the Water God could no longer hold out.

In the past, he would have continued arguing, but now that the Sea God had clearly arrived, the other party not only didn't help him, but also stood by and watched.

The Water God was silent for a moment.

The next second, tears started falling in a steady stream.

The previously aggressive God of Fire, as if he had suddenly witnessed something incredibly strange.

--This guy can actually cry?!

The Water God he remembered was nothing like this.

Although he was a bit foolish, he still had some semblance of what Gods should look like.

How did I become such a crybaby who cries at the drop of a hat?

"Why are you crying! Useless god!"

He was scathing in his words, but an inopportune thought crossed his mind:

I've cried over wine.

But he's much cuter when he cries than the one in front of me.

Wuma Xiu finally got up from the recliner.

He strolled leisurely to the Water God, took out a plate of delicate pastries, and coaxed:

"Lord Water God, don't cry, don't cry. Here, have something to eat."

The Water God opened his mouth with a sob and took a bite of the pastry.

But after only a couple of chews, the crying only intensified.

As a shrewd person Wuma Xiu knew that the other party must have felt wronged because he hadn't stood up for him earlier.

But he did it on purpose; he just wanted to see the Water God's reaction.

Looking back now, my previous strategy was quite successful.

Thinking about it, Wuma Xiu felt a surge of joy, and his voice softened even more:

"Lord Water God, you misunderstood me. I wasn't refusing to help you; I just thought you probably wanted to prove yourself, which is why I didn't interfere."

This was a perfectly worded statement, both giving him a way out and subtly elevating his status.

The Water God gradually stopped crying, staring at him with red eyes, and asked in a thick nasal voice:

"Really?"

"Real."

Wuma Xiu smiled and answered without hesitation.

The God of Fire stood aside, watching helplessly as the Water God was coaxed into submission, like an unweaned embryo.

That's it?

Unbelievable!

It's shameful to even talk about how he's been mortal enemies with this guy for so long!

Before God of Fire, Wuma Xiu with a complicated expression:

"You can't do this. You can't spoil him. At this rate, he'll probably lose all ability to take care of himself."

He even felt a pang of sympathy for the Sea God.

He's a god, yet he has to patiently coax this crybaby.

Only the Sea God had a good temper and was willing to take responsibility.

"It's alright, I can take care of the Water God forever."

Wuma Xiu embraced the shrunken Water God, expressing his loyalty.

God of Fire paused.

He suddenly realized that his nemesis was actually quite lucky. Having a god like Sea God by his side was an incredible stroke of luck.

"I think you should stop thinking about the Goddess of Beauty. Just like him, isn't that enough? He seems to dote on you a lot!"

After saying that, God of Fire stormed off in a huff.

One party was willing to hit, and the other was willing to be hit, so what else could he say?

"Lord Water God, I'm on my way to inspect the seas. Would you like to come with me? There will be plenty of free pastries, and you can even enjoy my personal massage!"

Wuma Xiu smiled, his eyes crinkling, his tone full of coaxing.

The Water God didn't take the God of Fire god's words to heart.

He glanced into the distance, then looked up at the other person, and a fierce internal struggle began to rage within him.

Angel: Now we should go find the Goddess of Beauty!

Demon: As usual, since we can't find it anyway, isn't it better to have free pastries and a head pat? Besides, Sea God's hug is so comfortable, don't tell me you don't like it!

Angel: No... these are two different things! I'm going to find the Goddess of Beauty right now!

Demon: You idiot, go by yourself. I want pastries, I want to be petted, I want a hug!

The angels and demons were locked in a fierce battle, and before a victor could be determined, Wuma Xiu had already leisurely taken the person away.

He was just asking a perfunctory question.

Does she really think there are other options besides going with him?

--Don't be silly.

Besides, the Water God is not a suitable match for the Goddess of Beauty.

Given his personality, if he really fell into the hands of the Goddess of Beauty, what other possibility could there be besides being devoured completely, leaving not even bones behind?

As for those sweet romances?

That depends on Goddess of Beauty's mood that day. After all, he's quite capricious.

So, he was actually saving the other person from a dire situation.

--You're welcome.

By the time the Water God came to his senses, he had no choice at all.

So he simply behaved himself and obediently followed Wuma Xiu.

My efficiency was exceptionally good today.

Wuma Xiu picked him up with satisfaction and praised, "Thank you, Lord Water God, you are truly amazing."

The Water God's lips curled up so high that a kettle could almost hang from them.

"It's alright... nothing special... If you need help next time, feel free to call me."

"Alright, then thank you in advance, Lord Water God."

Sea God Interview Highlights:

Author: Someone asked, "Don't you have so many 'Old Self's'? Why not just let them do it? For example, the Asura God certainly wouldn't mind. As for the relationship between 'Old I's' and 'Old Self's', isn't what's his yours?"

Sea God: You've made Old Self do everything, so what am Old I supposed to do? Besides, this is the Sea God Scroll! Give me a chance to shine! If you don't, then I'll kill you!

The author outwardly said "Okay, okay," but inwardly rolled their eyes, thinking:

You unfilial son!

You think you can kill me? I'll take your surname.