Xingyu's words were like thunder, exploding in Luo Xi's mind and making her eardrums buzz. She froze completely, as if she had been cast under a spell, unable to move.
Her mind was blank, with only the words "three months" echoing in her mind, like sharp knives stabbing into her heart.
She couldn't believe it, nor did she want to believe that the gentle and beautiful boy, the Rhine whom she had mistaken for her sister, only had three months left to live.
Poseidon Orlando also stood there in a daze, his usually majestic face now filled with shock and disbelief.
His eyes were fixed on Ryan, as if he wanted to see through him, and as if he was trying to find something.
Perhaps, he was looking for a flaw in Xingyu's words, looking for a reason to deny this cruel fact.
But, no, nothing.
Laing's expression remained calm, so calm that it was heartbreaking.
For Poseidon, at this moment, his faith collapsed.
Rein is not only his younger brother, but also his only member of the tribe in this world and the most important person in his life.
If Rhine was gone... Poseidon simply didn't dare to think about it any further.
He is the only one left in this world. How lonely and painful it must be.
Compared to the shock and pain of the Sea Emperor, Rein himself seemed unusually calm.
He spoke softly, his voice as gentle as ever, yet filled with unquestionable determination: "My life or death doesn't matter, I just hope no one will get hurt because of me again."
He turned his head and looked at the Sea Emperor, his clear eyes filled with pleading: "Brother, please stop, or I would rather die now."
Poseidon felt a dull pain in his heart, as if an invisible hand was gripping him tightly, making it difficult for him to breathe.
Complex emotions rolled in his chest: pain, unwillingness, helplessness, despair...
He has always considered it his responsibility to extend Rhine's life and continue the Sea God clan, at all costs, even at the cost of making an enemy of Rosie.
However, he never really asked Laing whether this was what he wanted.
He thought he was protecting Ryan, but he never thought that everything he did might be the source of Ryan's pain.
At this moment, he seemed to have been drained of all his strength, and his whole body was like a deflated ball, with his shoulders drooping dejectedly.
His tall figure seemed so lonely and helpless at this moment, as if a towering mountain had suddenly lost its support and was about to collapse.
Poseidon Orlando waved his hand slowly, and this simple action seemed to have exhausted all his strength.
Following his command, the originally aggressive Atlantis starship army began to retreat slowly as if pulled by an invisible force.
When they came, they were like dark clouds covering the sky and the sun, carrying the momentum to destroy everything. But at this moment, they disappeared silently in the vast sea of stars like the receding tide.
Only the devastated battlefield and the endless void remained, witnessing this sudden storm.
However, in this starry sky that was gradually returning to calm, there was a figure that remained stubbornly.
Rhine did not evacuate with the army, he chose to stay.
He stood there quietly, his long seaweed-blue hair gleaming softly in the starlight, like the most beautiful gem deep in the sea.
His eyes were gentle and firm as he looked in the direction of Rosie, as if he wanted to spend his last moments saying goodbye to her.
"Xixi, thank you for your company during this time." Laing's voice was still gentle, like the spring breeze blowing across the lake, with a subtle hint of nostalgia. He had a faint smile on his face, his eyes clear and firm, as if the person Xingyu had sentenced to only three months to live was not him.
He gazed at Luo Xi, her long, seaweed-like hair shimmering faintly in the starlight, like a flowing galaxy. Her androgynous, beautiful face was free of any gloom, only relief and liberation.
Rosie's lips trembled. She tried to speak, but her throat felt like it was blocked, and she couldn't utter a single word. Her eyes welled up, and her vision began to blur. During her time in Atlantis, Lain had given her so much help, teaching her how to control her powers, chatting with her to keep her company, and even going so far as to protect her, even going so far as to confront his own brother.
But she couldn't do anything for him, and even hurt him... When she thought of this, Luo Xi's heart felt like it was being gripped by an invisible hand, the pain was so severe that she could hardly breathe. Guilt and reluctance surged into her heart like a tide, drowning her.
"Lain..." She finally spoke with difficulty, her voice so hoarse that it was almost inaudible.
"Don't be sad, Rosie." Ryan seemed to see through her thoughts and comforted her softly, "This is my fate, it has nothing to do with you." He paused and added, "Actually, this is a good thing. I can finally be... free."
His voice was very soft, as light as a feather, but it carried an indescribable sense of relief and release.
His voice was so soft, almost inaudible, but Rosie could hear a hint of relief in it. Yes, for someone who had been tortured by illness since childhood and trapped in a deep-sea cage, death might truly be a relief.
After saying this, Lain gave Rosie a final, deep look before turning and walking towards the quietly waiting starship. His back, illuminated by the starlight, looked particularly lonely.
Luo Xi, accompanied by Fan Xiao and Ling Yuan, returned to her spaceship. She was still in a low mood, like a puppet with its soul drained out, staring out the window with empty eyes.
The vast starry sky, dotted with twinkling stars, could not illuminate the haze in her heart. She felt unprecedented confusion and helplessness, like a lone boat floating on the boundless ocean, unable to find the direction.
"Actually, there are ways to save him."
Xingyu's voice suddenly rang out, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, breaking the silence.
Rosie turned around suddenly, with hope glittering in her eyes, like a drowning person grabbing the last straw.
"What method?" she asked anxiously, her voice trembling slightly with excitement.
"He can choose to go to the Beast God Temple and become the Beast God's attendant." Xingyu said slowly, "The power of the Beast God's faith will protect him, and with the holy water of the Beast God Temple, his life will be safe."
"But..." Xingyu changed the subject, "If this happens, he will never be able to leave the Beast God Temple."
Ling Yuan then spoke up: "Given Lain's personality, I'm afraid he won't agree."
"Why?" Rosie was puzzled.
"He has been weak and sickly since birth, so he must yearn for freedom even more. If he is trapped in a corner..." Ling Yuan did not continue, but everyone present understood what he meant.
Luo Qian fell silent. Ling Yuan was right. Although Rein appeared weak, he was actually incredibly strong. For him to give up his freedom to survive and be trapped in the Beast Temple forever would probably be more painful than death.
But is there really no other way? Rosie was unwilling to give up. She wouldn't let Lain be trapped there forever. As long as she was given time, she could ascend to the Saint level, or... Rosie subconsciously touched her slightly bulging belly, a glint of determination in her eyes.
"Lingyuan, can you help me find a way to tell Poseidon this news?" Luo Qian suddenly spoke, with a hint of pleading in her eyes.
Ling Yuan was stunned when he heard this, then he understood her intention. He nodded slightly, a flicker of admiration in his red eyes. Although Rosie seemed weak, she always made the right choice in critical moments. She was trying to use the Sea King to force Rhine to make a choice.
Although Xingyu didn't say anything, it could be seen from his slight nod that he had guessed what Luo Xi was thinking.
Only Fan Xiao and Xuan Qi were still confused, with expressions like, "What are you talking about? I don't understand."
The difference in intelligence between Luo Xi's companions was immediately apparent. Although Fan Xiao was powerful, he was clearly inferior to Ling Yuan and Xing Yu in terms of strategy.
As for Xuanqi, he was not known for his intelligence, so he was naturally confused at this moment.
Ling Yuan looked at Luo Qian, his red eyes showing admiration. His slender fingers tapped lightly on the table, as if he was thinking about something.
"If we tell the Sea King how much he values Lain, he'll definitely find a way to trap him in the Beast Temple." Ling Yuan's voice was deep and magnetic, and every word sounded carefully considered. "Even if he's knocked unconscious, we'll tie him up and take him there."
Rosie nodded silently. She had already experienced the Sea King's obsession with Rhine.
In Atlantis, the Sea King even went against the other three empires in order to make her stay in the deep sea to give birth to the Sea Pearl for the Sea God clan.
For Laing, he would do anything.
"Okay, it's decided." Luo Xi made the final decision. "Ling Yuan, I'm counting on you."
"Don't worry, leave it to me." Ling Yuan smiled slightly, with a cunning glint in his eyes.
……
As expected of a top interstellar profiteer from the Nine-Tailed Fox clan, he was known for his efficiency, arranging things perfectly in no time. Upon closer inspection, he didn't even personally take action; he simply dialed Evan's communicator, gave a few casual instructions, and everything was done.
When dinner was about to start in the evening, we had already received news that the Sea King had packed up Young Emperor Rein and boarded the starship to the Beast Temple.
Evan is worthy of being a super special assistant with an annual salary of tens of millions. As long as he is not allowed to fight, he can handle everything.
At dinner time, there was a new face at the table today - Mike.
He sat side by side with Xingyu, and a subtle atmosphere permeated between them.
Not long ago, they had a brief fight when they were on Blue Star.
"No fight, no friendship. This is fate." Mike spoke first, breaking the silence. He raised his glass and gestured towards Xingyu.
Xingyu nodded slightly in response. The blood-red red spider lily mark on his forehead shimmered faintly under the light, making it difficult to fathom his current thoughts.
"Fate?" Ling Yuan snorted lightly, a gleam of light flashing in his red eyes, "You kidnapped our Xixi, you can't just let it go like this." His slender fingers tapped lightly on the table, making a crisp sound, as if he was thinking about something.
"Tell me, how do you plan to compensate?" Ling Yuan raised his eyebrows and stared at Mike with burning eyes.
Mike looked calm, as if he had been prepared. He glanced at Luo Xi, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly. "Sincerity, of course."
"Oh?" Ling Yuan looked at him with interest, "Tell me about it."
"Mermaid Pearl." Mike slowly uttered the two words, his voice low and powerful.
These two words seemed to have magical power, instantly making the atmosphere in the restaurant solemn.
Even Ling Yuan, who was always knowledgeable and could remain calm even in the face of a huge crisis, could not remain calm at this moment. There was obvious surprise in his beautiful red eyes.
"The mermaid pearl is the most important to you mermaids. Are you really willing to give it to Xixi?" Ling Yuan's voice was filled with a hint of inquiry and a barely perceptible bitterness.
After all, that is the mermaid pearl, the natal pearl of the mermaid clan, and its importance is self-evident.
Hearing this, Mike's mouth curled up slightly, his eyes revealing tenderness and determination: "She is already my partner, who else can I give it to if I don't give it to her?"
His tone was so matter-of-fact, as if handing the mermaid pearl to Luo Xi was the most normal thing.
Ling Yuan was silent for a moment, as if digesting this information.
Then, he spoke slowly, with a hint of tentativeness in his voice: "In that case, take it out."
Mike just spread his hands when he heard this, with a helpless expression on his face.
Ling Yuan reacted extremely quickly and understood what Mike meant almost instantly.
"Have you given her the mermaid pearl?" Ling Yuan's voice suddenly rose, his red eyes full of shock.
He never expected that Mike would hand the mermaid pearl to Rosie so quickly.
You know, if the mermaid pearl leaves the body, the mermaid's power will be greatly reduced, and her life may even be in danger.
By doing this, Mike undoubtedly put his life in Rosie's hands.
"Yeah." Mike nodded and looked at Rosie tenderly, "I gave it to her a long time ago."
Ling Yuan looked at Luo Xi's clear eyes and knew that she had no idea about the meaning behind the mermaid pearl.
He coughed lightly and began to explain to her in a low and magnetic voice. He deliberately downplayed the use of the mermaid pearl, as if it were just a slightly precious gem.
However, Rosie could sense something unusual in his deliberately lowered tone.
She subconsciously looked at her abdomen. The beautiful golden bead turned out to be Mike's mermaid bead, which could automatically burst out with power equivalent to Admiral Mike to protect her when she was in danger.
If the Shark Pearl is damaged, Admiral Mike will also suffer corresponding damage...
Only then did Rosie realize the preciousness of the mermaid pearl, and a warmth welled up in her heart, like melting snow in spring, warm and delicate. She looked at Mike, her eyes filled with gratitude, an indescribable feeling, like a flower budding in spring, shy and beautiful.
"Why thank me?" Mike chuckled, his voice as gentle as the spring breeze in March. He reached out and gently ruffled Rosie's soft hair. The touch from his fingertips made his heart tremble. "You are worthy of all the treasures in the world."
Rosie's cheeks flushed slightly, like the clouds in the evening sky, beautiful and moving. She lowered her eyes, and her long eyelashes fluttered gently, like butterfly wings, casting a faint shadow under the light, making you want to explore the secret in her eyes.
The expressions of the others at the table when they looked at Mike suddenly became complicated, and a subtle atmosphere filled the air...
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