When Chen Xiaojun and Xixi were led into the room, their eyes were involuntarily drawn to Bo Xian'er, seated high above them-her beauty was like an exquisite painting untouched by the mortal world.
Xixi reacted fastest. A flicker of delighted surprise crossed her eyes, and she sprang forward as lightly as a fawn, plunging straight into Bo Xian'er's warm embrace. Her voice brimmed with affection and disbelief. "Grandma! What are you doing here?"
That sudden cry of "Grandma" instantly drew every Chen Clan member's gaze to Bo Xian'er, sending ripples of bewilderment and curiosity through their hearts.
They had only just acknowledged her ties to the Chen Clan, and now another granddaughter had appeared?
A faint smile curved Bo Xian'er's lips, and her words carried a composure that seemed detached from worldly concerns.
"Allow me to introduce her. Xixi is the latest person in our High Priest lineage to awaken the Sea God martial soul. She is also my god-granddaughter, whom I regard as my own flesh and blood."
She had probably summoned Xixi for this very moment-to explain their connection and prevent any misunderstandings.
The Chen Clan members relaxed a little and exchanged knowing looks. As long as she isn't a blood relation.
Just then, Coi Russell stepped forward at the right moment and cleared up their confusion in her gentle, courteous voice.
Within the Bo Family's Sea God lineage, someone bearing the Sea God martial soul was born roughly once every fifty years. They were granted supreme honor and entered into the High Priest lineage, forming a separate branch.
If successive bearers were not direct blood relatives, the predecessor would adopt the successor as a son or daughter and treat them as their closest kin.
Bo Xian'er and Xixi were a hundred years apart, with another generation between