"No wonder you were silent just now, it didn't seem like you at all."

The old lady also breathed a sigh of relief. She knew how much pressure Xu Shi, as the leader, was under in the current situation... He had to organize so many things in just ten minutes. Just thinking about it would give her a headache.

"What's the point of thinking about these things?"

Xu Shi's tone was incredibly arrogant, "What I'm worried about is Su Lin and the others."

"Damn it, if I'd known it would turn out like this, who would have let them go on that damn vacation? If they're going to die, it should be after I first [censored] them, then [censored] them, and then [censored] them to death, okay? Otherwise, which one of them would have done right by me? Hmm?"

The white-haired loli fell silent.

She knew that Xu Shi was very upset, and his constant use of crude language was a testament to that. To be honest, although he was usually unserious, Xu Shi was still relatively restrained in his speech.

If he weren't genuinely concerned and confused, he wouldn't have spouted such vulgarities like a thug...

Xia Ke'an admitted that she had her own thoughts. After all, they were all Xu Shi's women. Who wouldn't want everyone else to go far away and leave her alone to stick by his side?

But even these little schemes have their limits. Given the relationship between the girls, none of them would be willing to let someone else die. They can just bicker and play little tricks on each other normally. But if someone really gets into trouble, not only Xu Shi, but they would also be very distressed.

So, after Xu Shi's gesture, she began to sigh deeply.

However, the older woman at heart is still very considerate. Instead of getting sentimental with the little boy in front of her and adding to his worries, she sat down in his lap and started massaging his temples.

"Don't worry, even if you had a backup plan, aren't we also heading towards the Azure Cloud Immortal Realm?"

She gently comforted him, her demeanor unconsciously shifting to that of a mature, sophisticated woman, "Instead of overthinking, it's better to rest and clear your head, don't you think?"

Xu Shi remained silent.

He certainly knew this principle, but saying it is one thing, and actually being able to stop thinking about it is another...

Enjoying a massage from a white-haired older woman with a clear conscience does not mean stopping worrying about Su Lin.

Seeing this, Xia Ke'an stopped saying anything and simply continued to quietly help him relax.

At times like these, giving him a gentle haven is better than a thousand words.

"ah……"

Unfortunately, this tender moment didn't last long before it was interrupted by a crisp sound from the doorway.

Xu Ying, her face flushed, was seen clinging to the doorframe, cautiously peering at the alluring scene inside the room, looking like she wanted to look but dared not.

"What's wrong, Xiaoying?"

Xu Shi, however, had a strong heart; upon seeing this, he simply asked calmly.

"No, it's nothing, Dad..."

Xu Ying replied softly, "I was a little worried because you'd been in the cabin the whole time, so I came to check on you..."

"...I'm fine, don't worry."

Xu Shi was speechless. He beckoned her to come and sit down, and subtly hinted to Xia Ke'an to be mindful of her behavior in front of the child.

The older woman looked at her with disdain. "That's enough. Just because she's your daughter doesn't mean I'm not. Why are you treating her differently?"

Yes, she's very quick-witted, but also quite childish. In front of other girls, she practically wears the words "I'm the elder" on her face, but when it comes to Xu Ying, she likes to lower herself to be her sister.

Of course, she has to be the older sister, that much is certain.

Over the years, people have become less concerned about Xu Ying, and no one still regards her as their former enemy... After all, her dementia is not faked. As long as this premise remains, everyone can get along quite well.

Especially since she is the exact opposite of Xia Ke'an, who is an older woman who likes to act young, while Xu Ying is youthful and slender, but her heart is like that of a child. She often gives people a cute feeling, and it would be a lie to say that you don't like her.

"We might have to fight later, is Xiaoying scared?"

Xu Shi also adopted a parental demeanor, looking at her kindly and asking.

It's also a way to find something to talk about and distract myself.

"...A little bit, Dad."

Xu Ying spoke the truth, but then shook her head, "But if Dad and Auntie aren't afraid, then Xiao Ying won't be afraid either."

As she spoke, she patted her small handbag beside her, "I can fight too!"

Where is the saint she used to be, always ready to sacrifice the entire Holy See and fight to the death for Xu Shi? If you put her back then together, no one would think it's the same person.

As for the briefcase-like handbag, it is a modified version of the old pope.

We don't know just how terrifying Jiang Chengcheng's mechanical skills are, that she was able to transform a corpse into such a semi-mechanical being, yet it didn't affect her combat ability at all.

With the training she's received over the past few years, Xu Ying has regained her former level of skill. Relying on this SS puppet corpse, she can hold her own even against Xia Wuyou, the most powerful fighter on the ship.

"Yes, Dad believes in your abilities."

Xu Shi nodded slightly. After his beloved daughter was washed to a blank slate, he had practically raised her himself, so he wasn't particularly worried about her or whether she would betray him at the last minute. His mental influence was very strong.

"Of course."

Xu Ying felt a little proud upon hearing this, but it was quickly overshadowed by other things.

"What were you and Dad doing just now?"

She blinked her big, watery eyes and asked innocently.

Xia Ke'an asked her to call her "sister," and she was happy to do so and never objected.

"Uh... my sister is giving my dad a massage."

Xu Shi coughed lightly and explained guiltily.

His daughter's mental age is still not that of an adult, and he will deliberately avoid certain topics.

Besides, it's just a massage, it's just that if you hadn't shown up, a normal massage would have turned into a massage that resembles pulling out the dragon's tendons...

"Oh, I see."

Xu Ying was a good girl; she believed everything her father said. "Then I'll give Dad a massage too, okay?"

Looking into her expectant eyes, Xu Shi couldn't refuse... It was strange, though. It was true that she had an imprinting effect on him, but he always felt that she had a feeling of wanting to repay his kindness, and he didn't know why.

Perhaps it's an attempt to atone for my past sins? (Joy)

Xu Shi was too lazy to think about it, so he simply accepted it generously, letting her walk behind him and attentively massage his shoulders and head.

Xia Ke'an was displeased upon seeing this.

I've already started, and you're going to switch people halfway through, right?

no!

So she also quietly went around to Xu Ying, and they each took one side, making an imperial set for their "bad dad".

Even among sisters, there is competition for favor.

(End of this chapter)