Deciding to Join the Battle

"No need for formalities."

Tang Wutong reached out and patted Huo Yuhao on the shoulder, her brow furrowed.

"Actually, this isn't exactly happy news for us. The God of Destruction is about to make his move, and with my mother pregnant with her second child, it adds another layer of risk—we have to protect her."

"So Xiao Wu is expecting again?"

Bibi Dong chuckled from the side. "When will you take us to see her? It's been a long time since I've seen Xiao Wu, but don't worry, I won't cause any trouble."

"Auntie, there's no need to be so polite."

Tang Wutong smiled, pursing her lips.

"My mother has already let go of everything from the past, so why hold onto it? Besides, she's been stuck at home by my old man and is bored out of her mind; she'd be thrilled to have someone visit."

"Then let's all go together."

Liu Erlong, being a straightforward person, patted Bibi Dong on the shoulder, her eyes filled with determination.

"I haven't seen Xiao Wu in a long time either, and I'm itching to fly over there right now."

"Then let's fly."

Lin Yi readily agreed.

"I know you all have people you want to see. You head over first; I need to have a word with my two girlfriends, and I'll catch up shortly."

"We're off, then."

With that, the group vanished in a blur of motion, leaving Huang Ruolin and Zhao Zhiying feeling somewhat helpless.

"They're really something, aren't they? Just leaving us behind like that?"

"It can't be helped; they have a lot to take care of."

Lin Yi's gaze turned somber as he looked at his two girlfriends.

"Originally, this matter had nothing to do with you, but since you've chosen to be with me, I need to be clear: going to war with the gods means putting your lives on the line. There's a high chance of total destruction. Have you really thought this through? Do you still want to be with me?"

"Enough with the nonsense."

Faced with Lin Yi's words, Zhao Zhiying stated her position immediately.

"Ruolin has already decided to live and die with you, so do you think I'd be any less committed? Let me tell you, we live together or we die together. If you talk about leaving again, see if I don't knock you flying!"

"Good."

Lin Yi gripped their hands tightly, his eyes filled with emotion.

"Being with you both is the greatest happiness of my life. Since that's the case, from now on, stay by my side at all times. We will face every danger together."

"Fine, we'll listen to you..."

On the other side, when Bibi Dong and Xiao Wu finally met, Xiao Wu felt a bit awkward.

However, she didn't push Bibi Dong away; after learning about what Bibi Dong had endured, she felt a sense of sympathy for her.

"Xiao Wu, can we talk in private?"

Bibi Dong walked over, a look of shame in her eyes, but Xiao Wu greeted her with a warm hug instead.

"Everything is in the past, Bibi Dong. The grudges between us are over. Actually, if we're talking about seniority, I should call you 'Mother,' since you and Mother Erlong are both wives of my father, Xiao Gang."

"That's true, but I know you can't bring yourself to say the word, so there's no need to force it."

"Who says I can't? Mother, you underestimate me!"

Xiao Wu gave Bibi Dong's shoulder a casual, hearty pat, which caught Bibi Dong by surprise.

"You really don't mind anymore?"

"It would be a lie to say I don't mind at all, but I've just learned to let go."

Xiao Wu smiled playfully, pulling a large stash of ice cream from the freezer with a triumphant grin.

"Life is too short for so many worries. Eating some ice cream to cool off—isn't that great?"

"Xiao Wu!"

Tang San rushed to her side immediately, confiscating all the ice cream with a helpless look.

"When will you learn to be obedient? You're so far along, and you're still eating such cold things. Aren't you afraid of going into labor right now?"

"It's not that dramatic!"

Xiao Wu gave him a playful smile, but upon seeing Lin Yi and his two girlfriends walk in, she chuckled.

"Lin Yi, you're quite the capable one. While you were busy improving your cultivation, these two girlfriends of yours were doing everything they could to pray to the Sea God. Their sincerity reached us, so we lent a hand and brought them up."

"Thank you."

Lin Yi offered Xiao Wu a grateful smile.

"If not for your help, I wouldn't have been able to be with them so quickly. But that's not the most pressing issue right now. I suspect the God of Destruction will incite the other gods to cause trouble here, so we should think about how to arrange our next steps."

"You've decided to join the war?"

Tang San looked at Lin Yi. "Actually, as the Dragon God..."

"I won't stand idly by. Third Brother, I must be the one to fight this battle, or you don't consider me your brother!"