19: Look Further Ahead, There Are No Eternal Enemies, Only Eternal Interests

Bo Saixi listened quietly, her long eyelashes fluttering slightly as she seemed to be thinking at lightning speed.

When Qian Daoliu mentioned more gods, a flash of realization crossed her eyes, and she asked softly, "Are you saying... that your granddaughter, Qian Renxue, also has a high probability of inheriting the Angel God's divine position?"

Qian Daoliu did not give a direct confirmation, but the confidence in his eyes said it all. "While no one can guarantee the inheritance of a divine position with one hundred percent certainty, I believe that Xiao Xue possesses the qualifications and potential."

Bo Saixi pressed further, her tone carrying a hint of subtle probing. "Then, regarding the two or more gods you mentioned... besides those two, have you foreseen the emergence of a third divine successor?"

If there was anyone else in this world capable of becoming a god, it would have to be Tang Hao's son, that Tang San. After all, this was something heard from Li Qing's inner thoughts, and the accuracy rate could be considered over ninety-five percent.

Qian Daoliu shook his head, a helpless smile in his tone as he reminded her, "Bo Saixi, where has your mind wandered? By 'two or more,' I do not mean there is a third successor. My meaning is, if these two children were truly to unite, then the offspring born of two such gods—do you think their talent and starting point would be merely mortal? They would most likely be beings born divine! Would that not mean more gods?"

Bo Saixi was slightly startled, then suddenly enlightened.

So that was the plan Qian Daoliu had in mind!

A union of gods!

This was indeed a highly tempting prospect.

She fell silent, her mind beginning to weigh the pros and cons rapidly.

[A marriage alliance... Qian Renxue...]

Thoughts raced through Bo Saixi's mind.

In all honesty, from the perspective of Sea God Island's interests, this proposal indeed held great benefits.

Moreover... in the back of Bo Saixi's mind, the image of Li Qing's face—childish yet always harboring such rebellious thoughts—involuntarily surfaced, along with those deep-seated delusions of his about taking her as his wife.

[If a marriage were arranged for him, perhaps... it might make those messy thoughts of his subside a little?]

This thought quietly crossed Bo Saixi's heart, making her feel a strange sense of... relief?

She suppressed this unusual emotion and focused on the decision at hand.

After pondering for a long time, Bo Saixi raised her eyes to look at Qian Daoliu, who was waiting for her answer, her tone returning to its usual elegance and majesty. "Qian Daoliu, this proposal of yours... is of great importance. It concerns the future of the Sea God's successor and even the fate of Sea God Island. I cannot make this decision alone."

A flicker of anticipation crossed Qian Daoliu's eyes. "What do you mean?"

Bo Saixi turned her gaze toward the massive statue of the Sea God behind her, her tone pious and solemn. "I must seek guidance from the Sea God. If the Sea God grants permission, Sea God Island will naturally have no objections. If the Sea God does not approve, then this matter shall be dropped, and you are not to mention it again."

Upon hearing this, Qian Daoliu, though impatient, knew this was a necessary procedure.

He nodded solemnly. "That is only right. Then I shall await the good news on the island."

With that, he gave a slight nod to Bo Saixi, turned into a streak of golden light, and left the Sea God Hall to rest in the temporary quarters arranged for him on Sea God Island.

Watching Qian Daoliu depart, Bo Saixi stood still for a moment, organizing her thoughts and wording before slowly walking to the front of the Sea God statue.

She adjusted her robes, then knelt with utmost piety on the cold floor, clasping her hands before her chest and closing her beautiful blue eyes.

Her red lips parted, and she began to speak in an ethereal and respectful tone.

She reported Qian Daoliu's visit and his marriage proposal to the Sea God exactly as it was, without concealment, including the grand blueprint he had painted of two divine positions uniting to create a future together.

As she spoke, the Sea God Hall fell into a strange silence.

Only her clear, resonant voice echoed softly in the vast hall.

A moment later, a miracle occurred!

The massive Sea God statue suddenly burst into a soft, vast blue light without warning!

The light was not blinding, but filled with a sacred and majestic aura, instantly illuminating the entire hall as if it were a dragon palace beneath the sea.

A vast, peerless will, as if fused with the entire ocean, slowly awakened and descended upon this place.

A deep, resonant voice, seemingly containing the power of endless waves, sounded directly in the depths of Bo Saixi's soul, carrying an eternal majesty:

"Bo Saixi, why have you summoned me?"

Bo Saixi felt a shiver in her heart and pressed her forehead gently against the cold floor, repeating her report with even greater reverence.

The Sea God's will was silent for a moment, the vast blue light fluctuating slightly as if weighing and calculating.

A few breaths later, the deep voice sounded again, carrying an unquestionable decisiveness:

"Granted."

A single word, yet it made Bo Saixi's delicate body tremble slightly, and an undisguised look of surprise appeared on her beautiful face.

She had not expected the Sea God to agree so cleanly and decisively! It was even faster than the smoothest scenario she had imagined!

Seeming to perceive Bo Saixi's surprise, the Sea God's voice sounded again, carrying a detachment that seemed to see through all worldly affairs, and took the initiative to explain: "A marriage alliance with Spirit Hall is not a bad thing. The inheritance of the Angel God's position gathers the fortune of the continent. If that child can unite with Qian Daoliu's granddaughter, it means my Sea God lineage can also share in the continent's fortune. This is of nothing but benefit for stabilizing and strengthening my Sea God faith and expanding the influence of the ocean's power over the continent. This is a mutually beneficial arrangement."

Upon hearing this, Bo Saixi understood, but she could not help but remind him, "But, Sea God, decades ago, Spirit Hall invaded Sea God Island on a large scale, causing many casualties, and the two sides have long harbored deep grievances. To agree to a marriage so easily, is it..."

Before she could finish, she was interrupted by a faint, light chuckle from the Sea God. The laughter carried a broad-mindedness and depth that transcended the mundane: "Bo Saixi, as the High Priestess of Sea God Island, having held power for nearly a hundred years, do you still not understand one principle?"

The Sea God's voice became serious: "In this world, there are no eternal enemies and no eternal friends; only eternal interests are the cornerstone of relationships. Why does Qian Daoliu want this marriage? It is nothing more than seeing Li Qing's potential and the value of the Sea God's position, wanting to use this opportunity to bind Spirit Hall and my Sea God Island together to plot a greater future. Since he has his designs, why can my Sea God Island not use this favorable wind to plot what we need?"

"Your gaze should be set further. Past grievances are not insurmountable in the face of sufficient interests and a shared future. To be fixated on old matters with a narrow perspective will only lead to missed opportunities and stagnation. Do you understand?"

The Sea God's words were like the evening drum and morning bell, striking at Bo Saixi's heart.

She knelt there, stunned, ruminating on the deep meaning behind the Sea God's words.

Indeed, as the High Priestess, she bore the rise and fall of the entire Sea God Island; personal likes and dislikes, and past grievances, should indeed take a backseat to the grand interests of the race and the faith.

She took a deep breath and bowed once more, her tone becoming incredibly firm and devout. "Yes, this subordinate understands. Thank you, Lord Sea God, for guiding me through this confusion. I shall follow your divine oracle and properly arrange all matters regarding the marriage alliance with Spirit Hall."

"Mm."

The Sea God's voice seemed to carry a hint of satisfaction as he said, "I leave this matter entirely in your hands. Remember, the interests of Sea God Island must come above all else."

As these words fell, the blue light shrouding the statue of the Sea God began to slowly recede, finally dissipating completely, and the great hall returned to its former tranquility and solemnity.

That vast will departed along with it, as if it had never appeared at all.

Bo Saixi remained kneeling on the ground in silence for a moment longer before slowly rising to her feet.

She looked up at the statue that had returned to silence, a complex expression in her beautiful eyes.

The Sea God's decision was both beyond her expectations and yet within reason.

However, for some reason, when she thought about binding that little fellow—who was so erratic in his thinking and occasionally spouted wild nonsense—to a young master of Spirit Hall whom he had never even met, a faint, indescribable... sense of unease stirred within her heart.

She shook her head gently, dispelling this inexplicable emotion.

Since Lord Sea God had already issued his divine oracle, all she needed to do was execute it.

As for Li Qing... how she would broach the subject with him, and how she would ensure this sudden marriage proceeded smoothly, would require careful deliberation!