Blood Sea.
Across the vast expanse of water, the wind blew steadily.
Gu Qingshan sat on a wooden plank, drifting wherever the waves took him.
He quietly watched the fishing rod in his hands, as if nothing else in the world could draw his attention.
The void stirred.
A black-clad man with a cold expression appeared above the Blood Sea.
Leng Qianchen.
With his hands behind his back, he watched the bobber floating on the water and asked, "Don't you get bored fishing here all day?"
"No. Fishing is a lot of fun." Gu Qingshan smiled.
"I came to let you know that Mu's child is about to turn one month old. Everyone's getting together for a meal then. We'll hold it here. Do you want to cook, or should we all order takeout?" Leng Qianchen said.
"After putting it like that, how could I not cook a meal? Remember to bring the ingredients. I'll cook myself—and remember to ask Xiaolou to come help." Gu Qingshan said.
Xiaolou?
A smile appeared on Leng Qianchen's face. "No problem. I'll be off, then."
"If you're not busy, why not fish with me before you go?"
Gu Qingshan picked up another fishing rod from the plank and gestured for him to come sit down.
Leng Qianchen was tempted.
He landed on the plank, picked up the fishing rod, and baited the hook with practiced ease. "Come to think of it, we've all got children now. You should get a move on, too."
Gu Qingshan said, "...There are still some things I need to sort out."
"Still?" Leng Qianchen asked in surprise.
"Yeah." Gu Qingshan looked out over the water.
"Wait... That time Ning Yuechan found a way into the Blood Sea, Su Xue'er fought her for three days and three nights, but they