They, like the universe, had laid their plans on Earth long ago. I, on the other hand, seemed more like an intruder.
But since I had drawn a bad hand, I had to find another way to play it. Making use of Xia Ruize and Li Poxiao's resources was the key to completing the mission.
"Listen, in-law, you're not exactly young anymore. When you talk about Xia Ruize, pay a little attention to your own makeup." I deliberately started the conversation.
Li Poxiao looked me over and said, "You're the one who's old-fashioned. Can't you let other people dress normally?"
"Heh..." I gave a contemptuous laugh. "At any rate, I won't wear skintight clothes."
"It's for reducing wind resistance. What do you know?" Whenever Li Poxiao said something like that, his old face was definitely already unable to hold up.
I shrugged, then glanced at the sea he was watching. "Miss your wife and children?"
"What are you trying to say?" Li Poxiao asked.
"Nothing. I just suddenly miss them a little. It feels as though it's been a very long time. Ruxue, Lingtian, Rujin, Lingxian... I wonder if they're doing well." I said.
My words stirred Li Poxiao's emotions, but after his brow furrowed slightly, he said, "They should be proving the Dao soon. I'm not worried about my daughter, but I am worried that Lingtian won't take good care of her!"
"Why do you always have to kill the conversation?" I glared at him, thinking that it wasn't strange for him to think that way.
Xia Ruize kept sending messages. I had no backing to speak of, so I sat by the coastal defenses and pondered how to improve the Six Paths Disc.
"The Old Bund's dimensional gate is the largest in the world, right?" I checked the