Dugu Bo looked intently at Yue Guan and Gui Mei.
“This hunt for a 100,000-year-old soul beast at sea is far more dangerous than any of my previous soul hunts.
The sea is not like land; no one knows what kind of ferocious beasts lurk in its depths.
I don’t care if I lose my old life; my only worry is Xin’er.” At this point, Dugu Bo’s voice lowered slightly: “Xin’er was born a few days ago when his mother passed away.
I raised him from a tiny little bundle of flesh to the sensible child he is today.
This trip will take at least two months.
To be honest, I have never been away from Xin’er for so long before, and I am really not used to it.” Dugu Bo gave a wry smile, a rare hint of fatherly tenderness showing in his eyes.
Upon hearing this, the ghost raised an eyebrow and asked, half-jokingly: “Brother Dugu, you’re not going to back out, are you?” “Old ghost, you underestimate me, Dugu Bo.
Since I promised you, I will never go back on my word, even if it means going through fire and water.
Besides, Yue Guan is the savior of my father and me.
Although I, Dugu Bo, am not a good person, I value integrity above all else, and I would never do anything ungrateful.” “So what do you mean?” “I just…
have a favor to ask.” Dugu Bo turned to look at Yue Guan.
Yue Guan smiled and said: “Brother Dugu, since we are friends, there’s no need to beat around the bush, let’s get straight to the point.” “Alright, then I’ll get straight to the point.
You are Xin’er’s savior, changing his fate from one afflicted by poison.
Without you, he might not have lived past forty and would have remained an ordinary Soul Master for life.
I’d like him to recognize you as his godfather.
What do you think?” Upon hearing this, both Yue Guan and Gui Mei were stunned.
The ghost turned to look at Yue Guan, then at Dugu Bo, and suddenly burst out laughing: “Brother Dugu, Yue Guan is still a bachelor, without even a sweetheart.
You’re going to give him a ten-year-old son?
How is he supposed to find a wife in the future?
Hahaha~~~~” Yue Guan didn’t pay any attention.
He understood Dugu Bo’s deeper meaning.
With an uncertain future ahead, the only thing Dugu Bo couldn’t bear to part with was Dugu Xin.
This is entrusting an orphan to someone else.
“Brother Dugu, I understand your intentions.
To be honest, I also quite like Xin’er.
He’s sensible, clever, and much more mature than his peers.
Since you trust me, taking him in as your godson is no problem.” Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo’s eyes flashed with a sharp light.
He was about to express his gratitude when Yue Guan raised his hand to interrupt him.
“But there is one thing I must make clear.” Yue Guan’s expression turned serious.
“Old Ghost and I have been targeted by the Spirit Hall.
You know what happened in the battle in Sunset Forest today.
That old bastard suffered a loss and he certainly won’t let it go.
Our situation will only become more dangerous in the future.
Aren’t you afraid that we’ll implicate you and Xin’er?” Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo suddenly threw his head back and burst into laughter.
“So what if it’s the Spirit Hall?!
I, Dugu Bo, am not afraid!
If they are aggressive and push their luck, then we’ll fight them to the death!” Dugu Bo’s tone was firm and his aura imposing: “Besides, since Xin’er has recognized you as her godfather, then you are family.
Family members don’t stand on ceremony; we share joys and sorrows—it’s only natural!” Yue Guan looked at Dugu Bo, and his heart was slightly touched.
This seemingly cold and ruthless old poison master actually possesses a rare genuine nature deep down.
“Alright, since Brother Dugu has put it this way, it would be pretentious for me to refuse.
I accept Xin’er as my adopted son.” Ghostly patted Yue Guan on the shoulder.
“Congratulations!
You’ve become a father before you even got married.
We’re like brothers, so I’ll be Xin’er’s uncle from now on.” Dugu Bo was overjoyed.
“Xin’er is so lucky!
Not only has she gained a godfather, but also an uncle.
That’s wonderful!” A moment later, Dugu Bo brought Dugu Xin to Yue Guan.
“Xin’er, from today onwards, you will recognize Yue Guan as your godfather.
Remember, treat him as you would treat me, respect him and be filial to him, understand?” Dugu Xin blinked, clearly somewhat surprised.
But he quickly came to his senses, knelt down neatly on both knees, and respectfully kowtowed three times to Yue Guan.
“Godfather, please accept my bow!” Yue Guan quickly stepped forward to help him up.
Looking at his innocent yet earnest little face, a strange feeling suddenly welled up in her heart.
Like a real father, he felt a heavy sense of responsibility.
“Xin’er, I came to Tiandou City in such a hurry this time that I didn’t prepare any gift for you.
When I return from my voyage, I will definitely bring you a big gift.” “Thank you, godfather.” That night, Dugu Bo hosted a banquet, and the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves immensely, exchanging toasts and laughter.
The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, the three of them quietly left the city in a carriage.
Two weeks later, they arrived in Hanhai City.
Hanhai City is the largest port city in the western border of the Tiandou Empire, bustling and prosperous.
The three of them found an inn near the port in the city and stayed there.
This sea hunt for souls will take an unknown amount of time, so we need to prepare enough supplies.
They purchased some daily necessities.
Yue Guan specially bought a detailed nautical chart, which marked the locations of some islands and dangerous sea areas.
Afterwards, they went to an auction house and spent a lot of money to buy a nautical soul guide.
This is a small submarine, which is three meters long and one meter wide when enlarged.
It can navigate on the sea or underwater, and can dive to a depth of up to 200 meters.
It can be driven using soul power, which is very convenient.
The next morning, the three arrived at the port and rented a boat to go out to sea.
The sailboat slowly sailed away from the harbor, heading towards the vast blue sea.
A few days later, the sailboat reached the deep sea area.
The crew dared not proceed.
Yue Guan lowered the small boat and, with Gui Mei and Dugu Bo, headed towards an island on the nautical chart.
I heard that many giant corals grow near that island.
Someone once saw a golden coral there that could speak human language.
Yue Guan guessed that it must be the king of the corals, a sea spirit beast of the 100,000-year level.
He wondered if the golden coral was still there, and decided to try his luck.
Let’s delve deeper.
The color of the seawater changed from turquoise to dark blue, and then from dark blue to a deep indigo that was so dark it was almost black.
Dugu Bo stood at the stern of the ship, his hands behind his back, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily.
It’s so quiet in the depths of the ocean.
It was eerily quiet.
A dangerous atmosphere permeated the air.
Yue Guan and Gui Mei also released their spiritual power, probing into the seabed.
This was their first time going to sea.
It would be a lie to say you weren’t nervous in this lifeless deep sea.
“We’re almost there.” Yue Guan stood at the bow of the boat, steering it.
Suddenly a blurry shadow appeared in his sight; it was the island they were heading to.
The distance is getting closer and closer.
The closer you get, the more careful you need to be.
It was an unfamiliar island after all, and nobody knew what was on it.
“Look, what huge coral!” Yue Guan and Dugu Bo followed the ghostly gaze and looked down into the sea.
The small boat is moving slowly forward.
Beneath the ripples created by the boat’s hull, some vague outlines could be faintly seen.
Those outlines were extremely large, like the backs of deep-sea monsters, arranged in an alternating pattern of deep and shallow lines.
End Of Chapter…