The old man stood up and walked up to Han Yijian. After carefully examining him, he nodded approvingly, "Young man Han, you truly live up to your reputation. Seeing you kill that sea serpent demon king in just a few dozen moves, you have already entered the realm of perfection."

"A state of perfection!?"

"So young? And already capable of becoming a Venerable One of China?"

The old man's words caused everyone present to gasp and gasp in astonishment.

This Han Yijian is so young, yet he is already a Venerable. He is even more terrifying than a monster!

"good."

Han Yijian nodded in agreement, then said, "Our Dragon Palace, under the orders of the Heavenly Supreme Saint Lord, has dispatched all its disciples to the front lines. Because the situation in South Sea City is dire, we have come to support South Sea City."

"Good! You have slain the Sea Serpent King. I will recommend you for reward. Please take a seat."

Xu Xiwang and others took their seats, and the meeting continued.

"A few days ago, our satellites detected two enormous black hole-like cracks on the seabed of the South China Sea, revealing two extremely powerful life forms."

"One of them was the Sea Serpent Demon King, who had already been killed by Han Yijian."

"But the other life form seemed to have fallen into a deep sleep and disappeared."

"I suspect it's likely lying dormant."

"Therefore, we cannot let our guard down at present. We must monitor every move in the ocean and sound the alarm immediately if any is discovered."

"In addition, the work of escorting civilians to evacuate must be expedited; we must be fully prepared."

"yes!"

Everyone spoke in unison, their eyes filled with solemnity.

Late at night, Xu Xiwang sat alone on the city wall, drinking alone in silence. The cold wind howled, making his robes flutter loudly.

"You've arrived."

Xu Xiwang raised his glass and clinked it against the air.

A beautiful figure suddenly appeared and sat down beside him; it was Ning Hanshuang.

Ning Hanshuang took out a bottle of wine, opened the cap, and poured a glass for each of them.

The two raised their glasses, clinked them together, and drank them down in one gulp.

Ning Hanshuang put down the wine pot, looked at Xu Xiwang, and said, "Are you troubled by something?"

Xu Xiwang smiled, but said bitterly, "And you?"

"I....."

Ning Hanshuang fell silent, unsure of what to say, feeling somewhat lost.

When do you plan to marry me?

After a moment of silence, she murmured softly, her voice filled with a faint sadness, "I've heard that people who watch the sea together can go a very, very long way together."

"Han Shuang, you are a good girl."

Xu Xiwang turned her head and looked into the depths of the sea, saying, "The sea and the waves, the warmth and the gentleness, love and hate, are all freedom."

"Watching the sea together is a very romantic thing."

"You ask me when I will marry you, I have no answer, and I cannot give you an answer."

"I think the sea breeze will blow away all our troubles."

Ning Hanshuang lowered her head and did not speak again.

A gust of cold wind blew by, lifting her bangs and obscuring her face, revealing her fair neck and pink earlobes, and glistening tears welling up in her large, watery eyes.

She wasn't a girl who liked to cry, but at that moment, a strange emotion welled up in her heart, a bittersweet feeling.

"Frost."

Xu Xiwang felt as if his heart had been pierced by a needle, a sharp pain shooting through him. He reached out and stroked her soft, black hair. "Don't cry. I didn't say I wouldn't choose you, but I haven't thought it through yet, or rather, I haven't thought about this matter."

He couldn't quite explain what he was thinking; being surrounded by several women was a rather unpleasant experience.

"I'm waiting for you."

Ning Hanshuang looked up, met his eyes, and said firmly.

"Frost..."

Xu Xiwang hesitated, a bitter feeling welling up inside him.

However, he always felt a void in his heart, as if a piece was missing, and he himself did not know why, but he just had this premonition.

Hopefully, I won't let her down...

Xu Xiwang didn't know.

Will the secret they never told each other become the most beautiful regret between them?

The two gazed at the starry sky and the vast sea, both lost in a strange emotion, neither breaking the silence.

Until dawn.

The two of them had already fallen asleep on the city wall.

Ning Hanshuang leaned against Xu Xiwang's chest, quiet and serene.

Han Yijian, Xu Qingfeng, and the others stood behind the two, their expressions strange.

The two of them actually fell asleep in each other's arms right in front of them—what a sight!

"Is something the matter?"

Xu Xiwang did not open his eyes, but his indifferent voice came out.

Everyone: "......."

"Young Master, I have completed the task you instructed. All the monsters in the city have been killed."

Xu Qingfeng, carrying a long sword on his back, spoke loudly.

"Okay, thank you for your hard work."

Xu Xiwang smiled slightly, slowly opened his eyes, and looked at Xu Qingfeng with a hint of amusement in his eyes.

Xu Qingfeng was taken aback, and a strange look appeared on his face.

This guy actually has a conscience; he even knows he's working hard?

He was almost worked to death.