Ye Lingling nodded gently as well.
"Congratulations."
Ning Rongrong looked at them, then at Liu Bai, and her eyes suddenly reddened.
"I have a God Trial too now. When the time comes, we'll still be together."
Liu Bai rubbed her head and smiled.
"Silly girl, why are you crying? This is a good thing."
Ning Rongrong nodded vigorously, buried her face in his chest, and sniffled softly.
Dugu Yan watched from the side and suddenly spoke.
"Xiao Bai, now that Rongrong has found her Godhood, shouldn't we celebrate?"
Liu Bai raised a brow.
"Celebrate? How?"
Dugu Yan thought for a moment and smiled.
"How about... we go swimming in the sea?"
Liu Bai laughed.
"Swimming in the sea? Do you think we're on vacation?"
Dugu Yan huffed.
"What? Can't we? There's nothing going on right now anyway."
"Besides, I'm the future Sea God. The ocean is my territory."
Liu Bai looked at Ning Rongrong, then at Ye Lingling, and smiled.
"Fine. I'll play with you for a while."
Ning Rongrong immediately stopped crying. She lifted her head, her little face brimming with excitement.
"Really? That's wonderful!"
The four of them arrived at the shore, where moonlight spilled across the shimmering sea.
Dugu Yan was the first to rush into the water, sending up a spray of foam.
Ning Rongrong followed close behind. The two frolicked and splashed in the sea, their laughter carrying far into the distance.
Ye Lingling stood at the water's edge. After hesitating for a moment, she slowly stepped into the sea.
Liu Bai stayed by her side and reached out to take her hand.
"Sister Lingling, don't worry. I'm here."
Ye Lingling looked at him and nodded softly.
The seawater was cool, and the moonlight was gentle.
The four played in the sea for a long