The time limit for Sea God's Fourth Trial was one year, so no one was in a hurry.
And to welcome Lin Ya's return, all the Upper Root Vessels held a grand welcome party for him that night.
Everyone gathered around Lin Ya, chattering about amusing incidents from their cultivation over the past three years and their adventures on Sea God Island. Lin Ya also briefly spoke about the customs and scenery of Sun Moon Continent. The atmosphere was lively and warm.
It was not until the sun had completely sunk beneath the sea and the rosy clouds filling the sky had faded that the deep night slowly enveloped all of Sea God Island.
"Alright... Lin Ya just got back, so he must be exhausted. Let's call it a night and let him get some proper rest." Ah Rou was as considerate as ever. She signaled for everyone not to get too excited and to give Lin Ya plenty of time to rest.
Everyone was sensible as well. After saying goodbye to Lin Ya, they each returned to their rooms to rest.
Before long, the lively beach fell silent.
Only Lin Ya remained standing atop a reef, gazing leisurely at the dark, boundless sea.
"No... you all went back to your rooms... but the problem is, where am I supposed to sleep?!"
The Upper Root Vessels had lived here for three years, and everyone had their own room.
But Lin Ya did not!
He could hardly clap his hands together and build himself a house. It was not as though he had studied civil engineering!
Just then, a set of soft footsteps approached from behind him, light and gentle, unlike the hurried steps of the others.
Lin Ya did not need to turn around to know who it was. Never