The one who opened the door was Seahorse Douluo.
When he saw Dan Heng and Qian Daoliu, he was slightly stunned.
Dan Heng, of course, he recognized. Although he still felt Dan Heng wasn't that powerful, Sea God Island owed him a big favor.
And Qian Daoliu—he also knew that the old man had been lingering around Sea God Island for years because of Bo Saixi.
He first looked at Dan Heng with a polite smile:"Mr. Dan Heng, you've come?"
Then, turning to Qian Daoliu, his face immediately turned cold:"What's the Grand Worship of Spirit Hall doing here?"
"…"
Qian Daoliu looked a little embarrassed and glanced at Dan Heng.
Dan Heng spoke plainly:"I brought him. I owe him a favor."
Seahorse Douluo nodded in sudden realization and opened the door wider, but gave a pointed reminder:
"Mr. Dan Heng, just a friendly warning—some people may seem close to you on the surface, but who knows when they might stab you in the back?"
His words were targeted and clearly aimed at Qian Daoliu.
Qian Daoliu flushed red with shame, bitterly regretting his foolish actions in the past.
Dan Heng acted as if he didn't understand, indifferent to their past grudges and emotional entanglements.
The three of them entered the house. Inside, only Bo Saixi was present.
As soon as Qian Daoliu saw Bo Saixi, he couldn't help stepping forward, even walking past Dan Heng in his excitement.
His face could hardly hide the joy within.
"It's been so long… Bo—"
But Bo Saixi bypassed him directly, not even giving him the slightest attention. Instead, she warmly looked at Dan Heng:
"Mr. Dan Heng, forgive me for not welcoming you sooner!"
Dan Heng shook his head slightly and, under her warm reception, sat down in a chair.
Seahorse Douluo attentively served tea.
Bo Saixi simply sat down right next to Dan Heng, not even taking the main seat—an obvious sign of her enthusiasm.
"???"
Qian Daoliu was dumbfounded, turning to look at Bo Saixi in confusion.
Something felt off.
Why was this happening?
Bo Saixi's cold attitude toward him was understandable—after all, Spirit Hall had once attacked Sea God Island.
But why was she being so warm to Dan Heng?They shouldn't have had much of a connection. Most importantly, Dan Heng was not the type to invite trouble.
Could it be... she was doing it on purpose to spite him?
That must be it! Qian Daoliu immediately reached that "conclusion," and a trace of delight appeared on his face.
Wasn't this exactly proof that Bo Saixi still had him in her heart?
Grinning, he sat down on Bo Saixi's other side.
But Bo Saixi immediately extended her hand to block him, frowning:"Qian Daoliu, have some decency. What are you doing sitting here like that?"
Qian Daoliu looked awkward:"I was just too excited, Bo Saixi."
He settled down beside Dan Heng without further protest.
After a while, he noticed he still hadn't been served any tea and looked even more embarrassed.
But—wasn't that also a sign that Bo Saixi was still angry with him?
Dan Heng made some polite small talk with Bo Saixi before getting to the point:"The Grand Worship asked me to bring him. Sorry for the intrusion. You once said Sea God Island owed me a favor—just consider it repaid now."
Dan Heng treated this so-called favor like a hot potato he couldn't get rid of fast enough.
"Ah?" Bo Saixi blinked in disbelief.
Wasn't this a bit too casual?
Was their Sea God Island's favor that worthless?
Couldn't he be a little bolder—like becoming the son-in-law of Sea God Island?
Qian Daoliu watched all this and suddenly had a bold idea in his heart:
"A favor? Could it be… could Mr. Dan Heng be using his favor to help push forward my relationship with Bo Saixi?!"
His breathing quickened.
Bo Saixi and the others all turned to look at Qian Daoliu. One look at his sparkling eyes and it was obvious he was fantasizing about something wonderful.
Bo Saixi didn't bother to be polite anymore.
"Mr. Dan Heng, you may not know, but he and I are old acquaintances. And yet he allowed Spirit Hall to attack Sea God Island. Originally, we were supposed to be mortal enemies!"
"I was wrong back then, Bo Saixi. Please… give me a chance…" Qian Daoliu quickly said.
But Bo Saixi didn't bother replying to him. Seeing Dan Heng's cup empty, she got up and personally poured him more tea.
"So now that you've said that, let's put the grudge between our two sides behind us… What do you think?"
Bo Saixi looked at Dan Heng with hopeful eyes.
Dan Heng simply responded with an "Mm." He didn't care—he'd already done what he came to do by bringing Qian Daoliu here.
Everything else was just a bonus.
Qian Daoliu looked at Bo Saixi in delight and immediately stood up, reaching out to take her hands:
"Bo Saixi! This is wonderful!"
But Bo Saixi moved her hands away before he could touch her, not giving him a chance to take advantage.
"But Qian Daoliu, don't get ahead of yourself. Our relationship is nowhere near that close. Compared to that, it's not even as deep as the one I share with Mr. Dan Heng!"
"Ah? Bo Saixi, you must be joking. We've known each other for decades!" Qian Daoliu said bitterly, feeling his heart twist.
"…"
Dan Heng was speechless.What relationship? What deep bond?
"Decades of friendship? More like decades of enmity! Mr. Dan Heng is different—he's righteous, wise, and handsome…"
Bo Saixi began praising Dan Heng endlessly.
She even recalled a fleeting encounter with the "culprit" she had once admired, and projected that impression onto Mr. Dan Heng—admiring him even more!
After all, she had once liked Tang Chen because of his strength, unlike her and Qian Daoliu, who had reached level 99 through their own efforts!
The more Qian Daoliu listened, the more off it all felt.
Wait a second… Bo Saixi, don't tell me… you actually like Mr. Dan Heng?
Although Mr. Dan Heng was indeed excellent—and he himself felt inferior—
Qian Daoliu's expression kept changing.
In the past, when he had maintained a detached state of mind as Spirit Hall's Grand Worship, none of this would have stirred him.
But now, having let go of that status, his emotions were easily swayed!
Meanwhile, Bo Saixi was still praising Dan Heng nonstop.
Even Seahorse Douluo, standing off to the side, was dumbfounded.
Wait… when did Dan Heng have so many virtues?
Why did the High Priestess sound like the Sea Witch?
Dan Heng rubbed his temples, feeling like the chair he was sitting in was scorching hot.He needed to find a chance to run.
This place was a mess!
"High Priestess…"
"Bo Saixi, that's enough, isn't it? Mr. Dan Heng is a man with a family—you shouldn't be saying such things…"
Qian Daoliu couldn't help reminding her.
Their voices rang out at the same time.
As soon as Qian Daoliu finished speaking, Bo Saixi's expression instantly darkened.
She had only said all that to copy the Sea Witch's style—but Qian Daoliu thought she was seriously lusting after Dan Heng?
She immediately glared coldly at Qian Daoliu, her eyes practically slicing him into pieces.
Qian Daoliu stammered, face alternating between pale and flushed—now completely flustered!
Dan Heng took the chance to excuse himself and immediately turned to leave.
Seahorse Douluo quickly followed to see him out.
"Qian Daoliu, what are you still doing here? I've heard enough of your nonsense!"
Bo Saixi said coldly.
(End of Chapter)