Sea Star Douluo's wail was shrill, miserable, and saturated with eighty full years of accumulated grievance.
Everyone stared at the Titled Douluo kneeling on the floor, crying like a three-hundred-pound child who had lost his way home. Then they mentally replayed the phrase "eating fish for eighty years."
For a moment, genuine sympathy emerged.
Too tragic.
Truly tragic.
"Eighty years… only fish?"
Dugu Bo's wine cup trembled, spilling a few drops onto the table.
He smacked his lips, a chill running down his spine.
"Forget eighty years—eight years of that, and this old man would've gone mad."
The surrounding Douluo nodded solemnly, unanimous in agreement.
If it were them, they'd have already grabbed a knife and stormed off Sea God Island in search of civilization.
To endure for eighty years?
This Sea Star Douluo was ruthless.
Ruthless even to himself.
Amid this strange wave of collective sympathy—
The fingers of the two "corpses" lying neatly on the ground twitched.
"…Mm…"
A faint, confused sound.
Bi Ji slowly opened her eyes, vision blurred. Her head buzzed as she propped herself up.
"What happened?"
She frowned. "Why am I… sleeping on the floor?"
Beside her, Zi Ji also groaned awake, clutching her aching chest.
"I remember… eating?"
She blinked. "Wasn't I just eating?"
The two stared at each other, equally lost.
Before either could piece it together, a lively figure bounced into view.
"You're awake!"
Ah Yin squatted beside them, large watery eyes sparkling with pride.
"You both choked just now! Your faces turned purple—you almost died!"
She puffed out her chest proudly.
"Ah Yin saved you!"
She even clenched her small fists and waved them eagerly, clearly fishing for praise.
Choked.
Almost died.
Saved.
Fists.
Fragments slammed together in their minds.
Eating.
Grabbing.
Choking.
Convulsing.
And then—
Bang.
A loving iron fist descending from heaven.
Bi Ji and Zi Ji froze in perfect sync.
Slowly… very slowly… they raised their heads and looked at Ah Yin's innocent smile—and the small fist still hovering expectantly.
Cold sweat slid down their temples.
Thank you.
Really. Thank you.
If possible, they'd kneel right now and kowtow.
Thanking her for saving their lives.
And begging her—politely—that if there were a next time, maybe she could try something gentler.
Like… patting their backs.
They didn't dare say it.
That fist looked delicate, but the force behind it—
Their chests still felt tight.
Who knew how a Hundred-Thousand-Year plant-type Spirit Beast—a Blue Silver Grass, no less—could possess strength that bordered on absurd?
Zi Ji's scalp tingled.
This was a plant-type Spirit Beast?
Someone could tell her this was a Vicious Beast in disguise and she'd believe it.
She even suspected that if Di Tian took that punch, he'd be lying flat for half a day.
In this era, even grass was rolling for dominance?
Bi Ji's thoughts sank deeper.
No… that wasn't right.
Plant-type Spirit Beasts were known for vitality, control, and healing—not brute force.
Knocking out Vicious Beasts with punches?
Impossible.
There was only one explanation.
Her gaze drifted—subtly, instinctively—to the man reclining comfortably while Zhu Zhuyun massaged his shoulders.
Lin Feng.
Perhaps… staying beside a god for too long caused mutation.
The two exchanged a glance, seeing the same thing reflected in each other's eyes.
Embarrassment.
And relief at surviving.
Embarrassing beyond words.
They were Vicious Beasts—existences that shook forests and terrified continents.
And today?
They nearly choked themselves to death fighting over food.
Then got saved by a gentle-looking plant Spirit Beast—with fists.
If this ever got back to the Star Dou Great Forest…
They'd never lift their heads again.
Bi Ji forced out a smile uglier than crying and spoke stiffly.
"Th-thank you… young lady… for saving us."
"We… will remember this kindness."
"You're welcome!"
Ah Yin smiled even brighter.
Bi Ji and Zi Ji's expressions twitched.
They struggled upright, movements stiff like marionettes, and fled back to their seats without daring to meet anyone's eyes.
This time, they behaved.
Chopsticks.
Small bites.
Elegant posture.
Regal. Reserved. Immaculate.
As if the two wild creatures who had shoved each other's faces while fighting for food—then convulsed on the floor—had never existed.
Meanwhile, Sea Star Douluo finally recovered from his fish-induced existential crisis.
He looked at Bo Saixi's concerned face.
Then at the pile of salted fish on the floor, radiating destiny-level fishiness.
One thought surfaced, crystal clear.
Cannot leave.
Absolutely cannot leave.
If he ate fish again, he would truly die.
Sea Star Douluo shot to his feet, wiped his tears, and instantly transformed.
Gone was the broken man.
In his place stood a figure of righteousness and solemn resolve.
He bowed deeply to Bo Saixi.
"Great Priestess."
Bo Saixi raised a brow slightly, suppressing a smile.
"Oh?"
"And why is that?"
Sea Star Douluo inhaled deeply, back straight as a spear.
"Reporting to the Great Priestess!"
"Your subordinate believes the traitorous Sea Witch is cunning and treacherous!"
"Though your strength is unmatched, even the mighty can fall to hidden schemes!"
"To prevent despicable methods that might endanger you—"
"I, Sea Star Douluo, have decided!"
"From this day forth, I shall remain here to assist the Great Priestess!"
"Until the traitor is apprehended and returned to Sea God Island for judgment!"
"Before the traitor is captured—this subordinate swears never to return!"
The declaration was flawless.
The tone.
The posture.
Even the phrasing.
It was at least eighty percent identical to Sea Horse Douluo's earlier speech.
Inside Feng Ran Pavilion, Spirit Hall members felt their scalps go numb.
One by one, huh?
Sea Star Douluo looked righteous, loyal, and inspiring.
Anyone unaware would think he was sacrificing himself for duty.
But everyone present exchanged knowing looks.
They all understood.
Deeply.
Isn't he just trying to stay for food?
Why all the drama?
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