"What, you don't want to leave?"
The Octopus King saw the complexity in his eyes at a glance.
The Merfolk King nodded instinctively.
Then he realized that the allied forces were in danger right now.
The Octopus King had already come looking for him. If he still refused to return, it would be utterly indefensible.
"I, no, I..."
The Merfolk King hemmed and hawed for a long while, unable to explain himself.
The other Sea Kings had also seen earlier just how intense the Merfolk King's fighting spirit was. He had practically taken over an entire Training Ground by himself.
He alone accounted for more than eighty percent of the fighting there.
But at the time, they had merely assumed that it was the Merfolk King's unwillingness to admit defeat.
They truly had not expected to witness this scene.
"I can understand the Merfolk King's feelings, but you needn't worry so much." Ge spoke at the right moment, breaking the awkwardness in the air.
"After some time, when the Summer Palace opens and Chu Huan arrives with his people, if you are willing, you may return to the Summer Palace to cultivate as well."
"As for after the three-year period ends, whether you are willing or not, you will have to leave."
"Alright!"
It was as though the Merfolk King had found the best possible solution.
His response was so loud that even Ge could not help but stare in astonishment.
"Ahem!"
Ge hurriedly cleared her throat and continued, "There is something I must make clear in advance. It is very difficult for the Summer Palace to accumulate the power needed to open its gates. This time, it is opening mainly because we have paid a great price. The next time, and the time after that, it will not be