Qian Daoliu's Suggestion: A Marriage Alliance!

Bo Saixi watched silently as the Mysterious Origin Water-Controlling Flag hovered above Li Qing's palm.

The deep blue surface of the flag seemed to contain the endless mysteries of the ocean, and as its ancient runes flowed, it emitted a majestic aura that made even her heart tremble.

She observed it with great care, as if trying to find more clues about its origin from this mysterious banner.

But in the end, she found nothing beyond that extremely pure water energy, which seemed to originate from the very essence of the world.

A moment later, she nodded gently, her exquisite face betraying little emotion, and said to Li Qing in a soft voice, "That is enough. You have absorbed two thousand-year spirit rings in one day, which is a significant drain. Rest early and consolidate your cultivation."

Upon hearing this, Li Qing let out an "oh," and with a thought, he retracted the Mysterious Origin Water-Controlling Flag back into his body.

He did indeed feel quite exhausted; after all, absorbing spirit rings beyond one's limit was a massive drain on both mental and physical strength.

He replied obediently, "I understand, Sister. I will go and rest now."

With that, he gently closed the door.

Listening to the fading footsteps inside the room, Bo Saixi stood still for a moment, a complex and unreadable look flashing through her sapphire-like eyes, before she turned and walked along the vast, ornate corridor toward the exit of the Sea God Hall.

As she stepped out of the corridor and arrived outside the magnificent and solemn main hall, she immediately saw that golden figure standing there with his hands behind his back, lost in thought.

Hearing her footsteps, Qian Daoliu turned around, his face wearing his usual gentle smile, but deep within his bright golden eyes lingered a trace of shock that had yet to fully subside.

Bo Saixi walked slowly to Qian Daoliu's side, standing shoulder to shoulder with him as she cast her gaze toward the boundless blue horizon in the distance, her voice calm and ripple-free, revealing neither joy nor anger: "Well? Did you discern anything?"

Qian Daoliu shook his head slowly, letting out an ambiguous sigh, his tone carrying unprecedented gravity: "I cannot. This spirit... it is too peculiar. I have never heard of or seen the essence of its power before."

He paused, turned his head, and looked at Bo Saixi with a sharp gaze, his tone becoming incredibly certain: "However, Bo Saixi, I can guarantee you that in the long history of spirit masters recorded on the Douluo Continent, a spirit of this form and aura has absolutely never appeared!"

"Oh?"

Bo Saixi raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of curiosity appearing in her beautiful eyes as she asked, "Why are you so certain?"

Qian Daoliu curled his lips into a slightly self-deprecating arc and explained, "You should know me, or rather, know Spirit Hall. We have an almost obsessive record and study of all the powerful and special spirits in the world. Any spirit that has left a name in history, or whose possessor has reached a certain height, whether its inheritance is prominent or secret, is more or less recorded in Spirit Hall's archives. Especially those spirits that can be called top-tier, or even those that touch the threshold of godhood, I have taken special care to memorize."

His gaze became profound once again, as if piercing through time and space to return to the vast, smoke-filled library of Spirit Hall: "Six-Winged Angel, Sea God, Clear Sky Hammer, Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, Nine Heart Begonia... I know the characteristics, abilities, and inheritance history of these top-tier spirits by heart. But—"

He changed his tone, his voice firm and decisive: "The Mysterious Origin Water-Controlling Flag possessed by this child, its quality, and the aura of near-law essence it radiates—I dare assert that it is not in the slightest bit weaker than your or my god-level spirits! In fact... in some aspects, it feels even more ancient and profound to me! If such a spirit had ever appeared in the spirit master world, even once, it would have left behind an indelible legend and record! It is absolutely impossible for it to have appeared out of thin air like this, without leaving a single trace!"

Bo Saixi listened quietly, her slender fingers unconsciously brushing over the cold patterns on the Sea God Scepter.

Qian Daoliu's words confirmed the suspicions in her heart.

She sighed softly and nodded, her tone carrying a hint of complexity she herself had not noticed: "You are right. This spirit is indeed extraordinarily powerful. I even suspect that the reason Lord Sea God chose him as a successor has much to do with this mysterious Mysterious Origin Water-Controlling Flag. Its affinity with the ocean is unbelievably high."

Qian Daoliu nodded in deep agreement, then, as if thinking of something, he turned his gaze back to Bo Saixi with a hint of inquiry: "Since that is the case, you have let me see the person, and you know the peculiarity of the spirit. So, Bo Saixi, what do you intend to do next? As an uninvited guest, when do you plan to ask me to leave Sea God Island?"

His tone carried a hint of jest, but his eyes were very serious.

Upon hearing this, the corners of Bo Saixi's lips lifted slightly, forming a faint smile that was enough to dim the sun and moon.

She did not look at Qian Daoliu, her gaze remaining on the horizon where the sea met the sky, her voice ethereal and calm: "Qian Daoliu, we have known each other for many years; why bother with these pleasantries? You know very well that your visit here was not to see me, but to probe the truth about that child. Since your goal has been achieved, why continue playing these games of pretense?"

Her words were direct and sharp, mercilessly piercing through Qian Daoliu's gentle facade.

The smile on Qian Daoliu's face stiffened slightly, then turned into a helpless sigh.

He understood Bo Saixi's character and knew that any concealment or circumvention would appear pale and powerless before her.

He was silent for a moment, as if organizing his words, and then he slowly turned his head, looking solemnly at Bo Saixi's flawless profile, his tone becoming exceptionally serious:

"Bo Saixi, since you have laid it out, I will speak plainly. I did indeed come for the child, but not entirely out of hostility or calculation. On the contrary, I saw an opportunity... one that might change the future landscape."

Bo Saixi finally withdrew her gaze from the horizon and turned to look at Qian Daoliu, her deep blue eyes filled with inquiry: "Oh? What kind of opportunity?"

Qian Daoliu took a deep breath, a light of ambition and expectation flickering in his eyes, and said in a low voice: "I have a suggestion, or rather... a proposal. See if it is feasible."

"Let's hear it." Bo Saixi's tone remained flat.

"A marriage alliance."

Qian Daoliu uttered these earth-shattering words. He stared intently into Bo Saixi's eyes, not missing any subtle change in her expression, and explained: "I have a granddaughter named Qian Renxue. Her talent and appearance are one in a million, and her spirit is inherited from the purest bloodline of my Six-Winged Angel clan; its quality is by no means inferior to the mysterious spirit of that child, Li Qing!"

He paused, his tone becoming more seductive: "My suggestion is that we form a marriage alliance between our two houses. Let Xue'er and that child be betrothed. If this can be accomplished, once they both grow up and inherit their godhoods, then who in the future Douluo Continent could contend with us? The resources of the entire continent would fall into the hands of our two houses! This is not just a union of forces, but a fusion of divine bloodlines! By then, what we could create would be an unprecedented, glorious era led by gods! And by that time, there might be more than just two gods!"