Angel God: Though I'm only a little older than you, the older ones know how to dote on people.

BOOM--!!!

Ye Qing felt as if ten thousand bees were buzzing inside his brain simultaneously; he had absolutely no idea what the Angel God meant.

Qian Daoliu's vision went black, and he nearly lost his footing.

What did he just hear?

What did he just hear?

Choose to inherit the godhood... and marry her?

A deity descending in person, using herself as a bargaining chip to compete for an inheritor?

Was there some kind of mistake?

This was defying the heavens!

Not only was she giving away a godhood for free, but she even wanted to gift herself to the inheritor.

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, and if it hadn't come directly from the mouth of the Angel God herself, he wouldn't have dared to listen even if someone else had said it.

The Angel God seemed oblivious to their expressions and reactions, speaking with complete indifference: "As for your concerns regarding age... there is absolutely no need to worry."

"Once one becomes a god, one shares the lifespan of heaven and earth; the one thing we have in abundance is time. I have enough patience, and enough time, to wait for you to slowly grow up."

"When the time comes..."

"We can conclude a sacred contract in the presence of all the deities in the God Realm and officially become husband and wife."

"How about it? Do you like this gift?"

Ye Qing: ...

He opened his mouth, only to find he couldn't utter a single word.

Like?

How was he supposed to like this?

The amount of information was so overwhelming that his six-year-old brain couldn't process it at all!

Subconsciously, he turned his head to look at Qian Daoliu, the only familiar face present, casting a look of desperate help.

As Qian Daoliu met Ye Qing's gaze, a jolt ran through his body, and he barely managed to regain a shred of sanity from the immense shock.

His face was pale, cold sweat beaded on his forehead, and his throat felt parched. He bowed deeply toward the Angel God, his voice dry and trembling: "A-Angel God... this matter... this matter is of great importance, would you... would you please reconsider..."

Reconsider?

Reconsider what?

How could he even reconsider?

Qian Daoliu didn't even know what he was saying himself.

He only knew that this matter was too terrifying—so terrifying that if it were to leak out, let alone Martial Soul Hall and Sea God Island, the entire God Realm would likely explode!

Especially Sea God Island.

If Poseidon found out, he would definitely carry his trident and come over to fight to the death!

The Angel God, however, did not seem to think her proposal was in any way shocking.

She simply watched Ye Qing quietly, waiting for his answer.

Holy light flowed around her, making her appear incomparably sacred, yet also incomparably distant, rendering it impossible for anyone to fathom her true thoughts at this moment.

The Angel God watched Ye Qing's reaction and nodded with satisfaction.

The bright smile on her lips deepened, and she spoke again; her voice remained melodious, yet carried a hint of coaxing:

"Of course, big sister knows you are still young and might feel that a beauty like me isn't quite suitable..."

She paused deliberately, and seeing Ye Qing's little head nod subconsciously, she nearly laughed out loud, but forced herself to continue:

"So, if you really don't want to marry me, and feel that a great beauty like me isn't a fit... actually, big sister has another, more suitable candidate here."

She raised her hand gently, a wisp of soft golden light swirling around her fingertips, tracing an indistinct, six-winged, youthful silhouette in the air.

"What do you think of that little girl named Qian Renxue?"

"She is your age, and she awakened the purest Six-Winged Angel martial soul of my Angel lineage. As for her talent... it's passable, I suppose. As for her looks, they certainly won't be lacking. Her status as the young mistress of Martial Soul Hall is... barely a match for your status as the Sea God's inheritor, wouldn't you say?"

"How about it? Does this choice sound much more normal?"

"Huu--"

Almost simultaneously, Ye Qing and Qian Daoliu let out a long, collective sigh of relief in their hearts.

Although the topic of a political marriage was still highly impactful, at least the Angel God's target had shifted from herself to Qian Renxue.

This gave them the illusion of having switched from a horror movie scene where a deity was forcing a marriage, to a family drama scene where they were merely being set up on a blind date.

While still troublesome, it was at least not enough to make their souls fly out of their bodies.

At the very least, this proved that the Angel God's shocking declaration of offering herself earlier was likely, to a large extent, just a...

Well, an exaggerated metaphor?

Or perhaps it was a test?

In any case, it did not mean he had to marry her right here, right now, in person.

Thinking of this, the heart that had been stuck in Ye Qing's throat finally dropped halfway back down.

"Lord Angel God, this matter you speak of... is too significant. I cannot make such a decision on my own."

He said softly, "I would like to... I would like to return to Sea God Island first and ask Sister Xixi... oh, that is, the Grand Pontiff Bo Saixi. If she agrees, and if I myself... am not opposed to it..."

He paused, seemingly weighing his words, before continuing, "I will have Sister Xixi, or a suitable elder from Sea God Island, come to Martial Soul Hall formally... to propose marriage."

Standing to the side, Qian Daoliu's eyes lit up the moment he heard Ye Qing's words!

There was a chance!

Though the child was young, his thinking was clear; he hadn't been frightened out of his wits, and he had kicked the ball straight back to Sea God Island, back to Bo Saixi!

This way, regardless of whether it succeeded or not, the pressure would be on the side of Sea God Island.

Their Angel lineage would at least occupy the active position of being the ones sought in marriage, which saved face.

Even better, Ye Qing's words did not entirely rule out the possibility of a marriage alliance!

He hurriedly stepped forward, bowing in agreement, his tone carrying a hint of urgency and assurance: "Yes, yes, Lord Angel God, please rest assured! This matter concerns the future of two divine inheritors, and even more so the future landscape of the two great powers and the entire continent; it must be treated with the utmost gravity! With this subordinate in Martial Soul Hall, I will certainly do my utmost to facilitate this, to properly consult with Sea God Island, and to ensure we arrive at a plan that satisfies both sides—especially you and the Sea God!"

At this moment, his mind was entirely occupied with how to maximize the benefits of this potential marriage and how to secure Ye Qing as a future divine son-in-law.

He had even begun to calculate the scale of the proposal, the preparation of the dowry, and how to use this opportunity to bind Sea God Island to them once and for all.

The Angel God cast a faint glance at the agitated Qian Daoliu, a trace of almost imperceptible contempt flashing through her golden eyes.

That look seemed to say: Look at how little ambition you have; can you think of anything other than tying things together for profit?

Immediately, her gaze fell back upon Ye Qing, instantly shifting into an aggrieved, pitiful expression, even letting out a soft sigh, her tone heavy with disappointment and "heartbreak":

"Sigh... little one, won't you consider me? Is your sister... not beautiful enough?"

She tilted her head slightly, holy light flowing over her perfect profile, truly beautiful enough to take one's breath away.

"Although... I am a little bit older than you..."

She used her fingers to gesture a "little bit," though that "little bit" likely had to be measured in tens of thousands of years.

"But, older women know how to cherish people!"