Poseidon heard this and, somewhat vexed, leaned against Chi Xiu's shoulder.
"I can't go back with you for now. I need to stay on Sea God Island first. Once I finish handling matters here, I'll come find you."
Chi Xiu's spiritual power could sense that there was no one nearby.
He turned around and wrapped his arms around Poseidon's slender waist. He could never get tired of touching the curves along her back.
"What is it? Is it troublesome?"
Chi Xiu asked.
It had been a long time since they had been this intimate. Poseidon actually blushed a little, though her body was far more honest.
She opened her arms as well and hugged Chi Xiu, resting her head against his sturdy chest.
"Huh? What did you just ask?"
Poseidon looked up at him.
"...Is there some troublesome matter on Sea God Island that needs handling?"
"It's like this. I'll likely be the one to inherit the Sea God's divine position. I need to return to Sea God Island and undergo the Sea God Ninth Trial."
Chi Xiu's eyes widened slightly.
In the original story, Poseidon's talent seemed to only be enough for eight trials.
This time, for some reason, she could actually undergo the ninth trial?
Could it have something to do with him destroying the Sea God Trident?
Chi Xiu held her a little tighter. "Does that mean you'll become the Sea God soon?"
"If I pass the Sea God Ninth Trial, then naturally I can become the Sea God."
It was clear that Poseidon was extremely happy and proud when she said this. No wonder. She had waited on Sea God Island for so long for someone capable of undergoing the Sea God Nine Trials, only for her to be the one taking them in the end.