As far as Lu Yin was concerned, Mila was his benefactor. If not for her, the trial on Earth might not have been fair, and Mila had helped him many times. That was why the family had invited her to come.
Unfortunately, Lu Yin had no say over this mountain range. He was only a puppet; the Sea King's Heaven truly held control over it.
Wendy Yu Shan watched Mila appear, a glint flashing in her eyes.
Mila hovered in the air, her feet like flawless white jade, a dozen or so centimeters above the dark-red ground. Her long white hair fell to her waist, and a refreshing fragrance wafted from her. She smiled faintly at Lu Yin. "You came after all."
Lu Yin nodded and pointed toward the stars. "I didn't want to, either."
Mila's eyes lit up. "Though the Inner and Outer Universe fear the Sea King's Heaven, they aren't afraid of it. The Sea King's Heaven is merely a point that disrupts the balance, not an overwhelming force capable of crushing the Inner and Outer Universe. If you're willing, I can officially offer protection on behalf of the Phoenix Family—to you and to the Canglan Territory."
"Hey, white-haired freak, what are you saying?" Hai Qiqi objected. She hadn't taken part in plotting against Lu Yin or seizing the Huo Ore, but she wouldn't allow anyone to disparage the Sea King's Heaven or sabotage their plan.
Mila smiled at Hai Qiqi. "Daughter of the Sea King, will you marry him?"
Hai Qiqi blushed. "W-Who would marry him? I wouldn't!"
"If you don't marry him, then his status as the Sea King's son-in-law won't be secure. How long can the Sea King's Heaven protect the Canglan Territory? I don't mean to disrespect Senior Sea King, but as far as