Whether Xu Shi spanked his foolish disciple was his private business. But with the expedition to subjugate the Sea God imminent, it was public business everyone had to face.
"So, you're planning to give yourself a shot too?"
Looking at the serious Xia Wuyou before her, Xie Qingyan frowned slightly and put on a troubled expression. "Are you sure? There are risks, you know."
"Stop trying to scare me with that look."
Little Cat Xia smiled. "Sublimation II wasn't developed yesterday. You've already used it yourself, haven't you?"
"Tch."
The dog woman curled her lips. "Who's trying to scare you? I'm just curious why you didn't come to me earlier or later, but brought it up now..."
"Because I want to break through too."
Xia Wuyou said seriously, "I've been stuck at A+ for who knows how long. Of course I want to enter S-rank sooner."
"Isn't it because of me?"
Xu Shi suddenly appeared from nowhere and asked with shameless sincerity.
"...Who else would it be for if not you?"
It should have been the perfect time to play tsundere, but Xia Wuyou did not deny it at all. She merely pinched him irritably. "Someone's combat power is a complete mess. He won't train even when told to, so I, as his wife, can only put in more effort."
"After all, we aren't just facing the Sea God. There are plenty of possible betrayals waiting to happen too, aren't there?"
None of them denied it. Xia Wuyou's concerns were not unfounded. They called it a joint expedition to subjugate the Sea God, but in truth, it resembled a battle royale more than anything.
Not to mention the Church, who required the most vigilance. Given Luo Yu's personality, he certainly would not let things go, and they had even sent