Da Pao gave a mysterious smile and lowered his voice. "I went out to gather some information just now. Something big has happened in the Falling Star Sea recently: the Sea King is seeking a son-in-law. He's marrying off his most beloved daughter, and it's had a huge impact. Many powerful forces from the Inner Universe have sent people to take part, hoping to marry the Sea King's daughter and forge ties with him."
"What does that have to do with us?" Coco asked, bewildered.
Da Pao grinned. "Do you think the Sea King would let anything happen to his future son-in-law?"
"You mean we should take part in the Sea King's search for a son-in-law?" Lu Yin asked in surprise.
Da Pao nodded. "I heard that there are people recruiting candidates for the Sea King's search for a son-in-law at regular intervals along the Falling Star Sea Entrance. As long as we get the qualifications, we'll have the Sea King's protection and can go to Sea King's Heaven. This is our chance to escape. With the Sea King protecting us, forget Feng Mo—even if the entire Seal Killer Tower came, they wouldn't dare lay a hand on us."
Everyone fell silent in thought. It was a good plan.
"But there's one problem," Da Pao said, his tone turning somber.
Everyone looked at him.
Da Pao ran a hand through his hair and sighed wistfully. "It's the Sea King seeking a son-in-law, which means marrying into the family. I'd have to live in Sea King's Heaven from then on, and I can't accept that. The rest of you are fine, but I need to figure out how to qualify without actually becoming the Sea King's son-in-law. What a headache."
Little Cannon covered his forehead. How embarrassing.
Coco's eyes widened, and