Seeing the hopeful look on Shui Ningbing's face, Shen Hanyu felt somewhat helpless. He could only say softly:
"Aunt Shui, those girls are still on Sea God Island undergoing their divine trials. They probably won't have a chance to return anytime soon. If you truly miss them, you can visit Sea God Island when you get the chance..."
Shui Ningbing lowered her gaze in disappointment, then shook her head.
"What are you talking about? I'd love to take a trip to Sea God Island, but this huge academy still needs me to manage it. Otherwise, who knows what accidents might happen..."
"But since they're all doing well, I naturally have nothing to worry about. Besides, time passes quickly when you're busy."
Shen Hanyu nodded with a light chuckle before continuing.
"Let me tell you some good news, Aunt Shui. Bing'er successfully received the Sea God's Nine Trials. In a few years, she'll become the next Sea God. When that time comes, you'll benefit from it as well..."
Shui Ningbing froze for a moment, then a smile appeared on her face once more. She was so excited that she did not know what to say. Only the redness in the corners of her eyes revealed that her emotions were far from calm.
"Good, good..."
"Bing'er has been promising since she was little. I haven't failed the last wishes Sister and Brother-in-law entrusted to me before they passed away. Xiao Yu, I..."
As Shui Ningbing spoke, she once again found herself at a loss for words, unsure of how to express her complicated feelings.
Along the way, they had owed Shen Hanyu far too much—so much that they could never repay it in this lifetime. Even most of what she possessed now had practically been obtained through him.
Under such circumstances, she