70: Chapter 70: What would be the reaction if the two sea gods met?

After breakfast, the morning mist had gradually dissipated, and the sunlight pierced through the clouds, gilding Heaven Dou City with a warm golden edge.

Lu Jing and Wang Donger walked side by side back to their inn room. Pushing open the window, the distant Heaven Dou Imperial Palace appeared even more magnificent under the sunlight, its glazed tiles reflecting a dazzling radiance.

Wang Donger leaned against the windowsill, her gaze falling deep into the imperial palace. Her fingertips unconsciously traced the cool window frame as she softly asked, "Lu Jing, do you think… can Qian Renxue really bring out the Sea God's Heart?"

Although she had appeared quite confident at the dining table just now, she still felt somewhat uneasy deep down.

After all, that was the national treasure of the Heaven Dou Empire. Even if the guards weren't as strict as imagined, taking it out without anyone noticing was by no means an easy task.

Lu Jing walked over to her side, followed her gaze, and a relaxed smile curled at the corners of his mouth. "She definitely can."

His tone was resolute, carrying an unquestionable confidence as he replied, "She is Qian Renxue, after all. Don't forget, she has two Titled Douluo-level powerhouses under her command, Porcupinefish Douluo and Snake Lance Douluo, both of whom are formidable figures from Spirit Hall. If she couldn't even retrieve one Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, that would be too pathetic."

Although Porcupinefish Douluo and Snake Lance Douluo couldn't compare to the elders, they were not people the average person could match. After all, if their strength were too weak, Qian Daoliu wouldn't have sent them to protect Qian Renxue.

Furthermore, he had long since experienced Qian Renxue's methods and courage.

Therefore, with her layout from infiltrating the Heaven Dou Empire for many years, combined with the assistance of Titled Douluo, taking a treasure that the imperial family considered "of little use" was simply a matter of reaching out and taking it.

Wang Donger was still somewhat worried. She turned to look at him, her brows slightly furrowed. "But what if the imperial family discovers the national treasure is missing? Will they suspect her? After all, that thing is nominally a national treasure, and its symbolic significance is there. If it's lost, they will definitely investigate thoroughly."

Qian Renxue was still operating under the identity of Crown Prince Xue Qinghe. Once suspected, wouldn't her years of infiltration plans fall apart at the last hurdle?

Lu Jing shook his head, his tone relaxed and unconcerned as he said, "Rest assured, nothing will happen."

"Why?" Wang Donger looked up, puzzled.

"Because although this thing is called a national treasure, in the eyes of the Heaven Dou imperial family, it actually has no practical use."

Lu Jing explained, "As far as I know, they have always treated the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud as a mascot, occasionally taking it out to use as a high-level spirit tool, but most of the time it's just left in a secret room gathering dust."

He paused, then continued, "Think about it. If this thing were truly vital, how could the guards only consist of a few Spirit Saints? It would have been under close guard long ago. It is precisely because its true value hasn't been discovered that, after it's lost, the imperial family will at most be shocked that someone dared to break into the imperial palace. They will absolutely not suspect the Crown Prince; they might even think it was some clueless petty thief."

Wang Donger finally let out a soft breath, her tense shoulders relaxing, and a relieved smile appeared on her face. "That's good. I was really afraid of ruining Qian Renxue's plans because of our affairs."

With her worries resolved, a glimmer of anticipation ignited in her eyes once again. She looked at Lu Jing and asked, "Since that's the case, when are we leaving for Sea God Island?"

Just thinking about stepping onto the legendary divine island and attempting the Seagod Nine Trials made her heart race uncontrollably.

Lu Jing looked at her sparkling eyes, suddenly laughed, and teased her on purpose, "What do you mean 'we'? Isn't it just you?"

The smile on Wang Donger's face froze instantly. She seemed to have been caught off guard, momentarily stunned.

Her originally smiling face darkened at a visible speed, her brows knit into a knot. She reached out and pinched Lu Jing's arm hard, her tone carrying a hint of gnashing teeth, "Do you mean to let me go to Sea God Island alone? To such a far place?"

Sea God Island was deep within the endless sea; just the journey alone would take an unknown amount of time, not to mention the storms and sea Spirit Beasts one might encounter along the way.

He actually wanted her to go alone?

Lu Jing hissed from being pinched, but still fearlessly teased her, "Otherwise what? I don't need the Sea God's God Position. My goal is the God Rank of Destruction, which has nothing to do with Sea God Island."

Seeing that he still dared to talk back, Wang Donger increased the force in her hand and demanded, "Not allowed! You must accompany me!"

"Why should I accompany you?"

Lu Jing feigned confusion, raised an eyebrow at her, and said with a playful tone, "You're not my wife, after all."

"You!" Wang Donger's cheeks flushed even redder from this remark. She glared at him in anger and annoyance, only to discover the deep amusement hidden in his eyes.

She instantly realized that this guy was simply teasing her on purpose.

How hateful!

She let out a soft huff, released her grip on his arm, turned her head away, and said with a hint of tsundere, "I don't care, anyway you have to accompany me. Otherwise…"

"Otherwise what?" Lu Jing pressed, deliberately leaning closer, his warm breath brushing against her ear.

Wang Donger's heart skipped a beat, and her ears turned red, but she still braced herself and said, "Otherwise I will never talk to you again!"

These words were spoken without much conviction, sounding more like acting spoiled.

Lu Jing finally couldn't help but laugh out loud. He rested his arm on her shoulder and assured her, "Rest assured, how could I possibly let you go to such a far place alone?"

"Sea God Island is far away, and the Spirit Beasts in the sea are even harder to deal with than those on the continent. Moreover, the difficulty of the Seagod Nine Trials is immense. If you encounter any danger, wouldn't I be worried to death? By then, it would be too late for me to regret it."

Hearing this, the little bit of awkwardness in Wang Donger's heart vanished instantly, replaced by a sense of warmth.

She turned around, crossed her arms, and deliberately lifted her head, putting on a tsundere act, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl upwards. "You're sensible enough. Don't make such jokes next time; you scared me."

"Understood, my young lady." Lu Jing replied with a smile, his eyes filled with helplessness.

Truth be told, he was actually quite looking forward to seeing what kind of reaction the current Sea God, Poseidon, would have if he discovered the divine consciousness of the Sea God Tang San residing within Wang Donger.

Sunlight spilled into the room through the window, stretching their shadows long.

Looking into Lu Jing's smiling eyes, Wang Donger suddenly felt that no matter how difficult the Seagod Nine Trials were, as long as he was by her side, it didn't seem like there was anything to be afraid of.

She took a soft breath and clenched her fists.

The road home, the challenge of becoming a god; she was ready for it all.

Outside the window, Heaven Dou City remained bustling with traffic and people. No one knew that a journey destined to influence the entire continent's landscape was quietly being decided in this small inn room.