We're Not a Good Match

Lin Xia nodded in agreement with Ye Lingling's suggestion.

"Lingling is right. Xie Yue, Yan, you two were thrown back by the force and were injured the most. Don't move around, stay here and meditate while Lingling treats you. Nana, Yan Zi, you two check yourselves too."

He habitually began making arrangements, his gaze sweeping over his companions to make sure that although they were in a sorry state, the fire in their eyes had not been extinguished.

He walked to the edge of the Ring Sea, squatted down, and reached his hand into the cool, clear water.

Just as Bo Saixi had said, the water was exceptionally pure, warm to the touch, and carried a faint, comforting aura of the Sea God's Power, completely lacking the salty, sticky feel of ordinary seawater.

He scooped up a handful of water and splashed it on his face. The cool sensation stimulated his skin, washing away some of his fatigue and grime, and invigorating him.

"This water... it's really so refreshing!"

Yan also imitated Lin Xia, struggling to move to the water's edge and burying his entire head in the water. After bubbling a few times, he suddenly raised his head, shaking off the water droplets and making a joyful sound.

"Ha! That feels great! My Soul Power feels smoother now!"

Seeing this, everyone Copycat, using the clean, Ring Sea to wash the dirt off their faces and the bloodstains on their arms.

The cool seawater against my skin brought a refreshing sensation and temporarily dispelled the heat and heaviness from climbing the stairs.

After a simple wash, although my clothes were still tattered and dirty, at least my face felt much cleaner and my spirits lifted.

Not long after, a light footstep came from the direction of the stone path.

A Sea Soul Master dressed in purple, with a respectful and solemn expression, led four equally respectful Soul Master in yellow robes as they strode over.

The purple-clad Soul Master held a tray made of a giant seashell, on which food wrapped in large, fresh sea leaves was neatly arranged, emitting a mixed aroma of grilled fish and some kind of plant root.

The four yellow-clad Soul Master, working in pairs, steadily carried two enormous Water Absorb carved from some kind of dark gray rock. The tanks were covered with tight wooden lids, with water vapor seeping from the edges.

They approached the crowd, and the purple-robed Soul Master bowed deeply to Lin Xia, adopting an extremely humble posture.

"Lord Lin Xia, distinguished guests. By order of the Grand Pontiff, we have brought you food and water."

He gestured for the yellow-robed Soul Master to gently place the water vat on the flat ground.

The water tank made a dull thud when it hit the ground, clearly indicating its considerable weight.

Thank you for your trouble.

Lin Xia nodded her thanks, her words brief and to the point.

He noticed that the purple-robed Soul Master's gaze lingered for a moment on the golden trident mark on his forehead, filled with heartfelt reverence.

The purple-clad Soul Master respectfully placed the seashell tray on a flat rock, then instructed the yellow-clad Soul Master to open the water vat lid.

The clear fresh water rippled in the tank, reflecting the golden glow of the setting sun and exuding a pure fragrance.

Having done all this, the purple-robed Soul Master bowed once more.

"The Grand Pontiff instructed that if the distinguished guests have any other needs, they may send a message to Lord Sea Horse Douluo at any time through the test mark, and we will do our best to meet them. If there is nothing else, we will take our leave."

"Thank you, I don't need anything else for now."

Lin Xia thanked her again.

The purple-clad Soul Master then led four yellow-clad Soul Master away quietly and swiftly, just as they had arrived, disappearing at the end of the winding stone path.

The food consisted of perfectly grilled sea fish, its flesh snow-white and tender, exuding the unique aroma of the ocean, accompanied by grilled, soft and slightly sweet root vegetables, as well as some cleaned, crisp, unidentified seaweed.

The portion was generous, enough for seven people to have a full meal.

After a long day of climbing and exhausting their Soul Power under the Sea God's Light, the aroma of food made everyone's stomachs Hoothoot involuntarily.

"Eat something first!"

Lin Xia said decisively.

Nothing is more important than filling your stomach and replenishing your energy; these are the foundation for restoring physical and Soul Power.

The group sat around the rock, disregarding all decorum, and began to eat heartily with their hands.

The freshness of the grilled fish, the sweetness of the roots and stems, and the crispness of the seaweed, combined with a feeling of hunger, make this simple food exceptionally delicious.

The food entered their stomachs, turning into warm currents that quickly nourished their parched and exhausted bodies.

Lin Xia ate quickly, but he chewed each bite thoroughly. As he ate, he felt the warmth rising in his stomach slowly and steadily flowing to his limbs and bones, repairing his damaged body.

The golden trident mark on his forehead shimmered with a barely perceptible pale golden glow in the afterglow of the setting sun, as if it too were Absorb energy.

The terrifying pressure brought by the double Sea God's Light, while costing him far more than his companions, also "forged" his body into an extremely thirsty state, where any replenishment of energy would be absorbed and utilized with maximum efficiency.

As she swallowed the last bite of food, Lin Xia let out a long sigh of relief, a long-lost feeling of fullness dispelling the emptiness in her body.

He looked at his companions, who had almost finished eating. Although they still looked tired, their eyes were noticeably brighter, no longer showing the gloom of exhaustion they had before.

"Alright."

Lin Xia stood up, stretched her still sore but no longer heavy muscles and bones, and looked at the two tanks of clear water and the shimmering ring of the Ring Sea behind her. Her voice was steady and powerful, carrying an undeniable determination:

"Clean thoroughly, and then... begin your cultivation!"

Half a month after arriving here, Bo Saixi reappeared before Lin Xia and the others.

Upon seeing Bo Saixi, Lin Xia curiously stepped forward, but this time Bo Saixi looked directly at Yan and said:

I've come to find you!

Lin Xia was somewhat bewildered upon hearing this, let alone Yan.

"Looking for me? Well..."

I don't know what Yan was thinking, but he blurted out:

"Senior, you are indeed very beautiful, but we are not a good match."

Even a powerful figure like Sea God Douluo was taken aback by what he said, and then a blush appeared on Bo Saixi's noble face.

"What nonsense are you talking about? I'm old enough to be your great-grandmother, you're asking for it."

As she spoke, she flicked her sleeve, and Yan's body flew out like a ball.

It landed directly in the Ring Sea.

Before anyone could react, Bo Saixi waved his right hand again, and Yan's body flew out of the Ring Sea, landing back in his previous position without the slightest error.

"Your mind is full of wild thoughts, let me soak you in the water to clear your head."

This was the first time everyone had seen Bo Saixi unleash her full power, and to their astonishment, from the moment Yan was thrown out until she was pulled back, they hadn't sensed a single fluctuation of her Soul Power.

Is this the strength of a level 99 super powerhouse?

Yan accidentally swallowed a big gulp of water and said with a pained expression:

"Grandma, I was wrong. Please just pretend I was talking nonsense."

Yan appears honest and kind, but he is actually extremely intelligent.

He wouldn't force an opponent he couldn't possibly defeat.