Didn't you go to Teyvat to earn money to support me?

At this moment, Xilin interrupted the mother and daughter's off-topic conversation, saying, "Speaking of Shen Liang, I am indeed very interested in him. I have invited him to come to Germany once to resolve the Aisha incident... Although the hope is slim, he may have a way to save Mom."

"Save Mom?" Kiana was taken aback.

"Oh? Are you coming to see me?" Cecilia exclaimed with delight. "Cirin, you did a great job! I've always wanted to meet such a cute boy. Actually, I was thinking of getting you a little brother too... but it's a pity that the Shaniat bloodline can't produce boys."

“Since Shen Liang’s body has remained in adolescence for so long, he might have some expertise in human anatomy. My mother’s condition is beyond the reach of any treatment; seeking his help is merely a last resort,” Xilin said calmly. “Don’t think he’s useful. I’m just not letting any opportunity slip by…”

"I told you, my junior brother and I aren't boyfriend and girlfriend!"

"Shouldn't you work even harder? Kiana, don't you like pretty girls and boys with high looks? If you let this kind of role go, you might never find another one in your life. You need to step up your game! I promise that once he's with the Shaniat family, I'll treat him like a son!"

"Who asked you to treat your junior brother like a son? If you can't have children, don't go looking for a daughter's partner and causing trouble!"

"Oh, so you admit it."

"It was a slip of the tongue!"

Sirin silently watched Kiana, whose face was flushed, and Cecilia, who was teasing her daughter. Her words were repeatedly interrupted, and her anger flared up.

"Shut up, all of you! Humans! Listen to me!"

"Oh, right, and there's little Sirin too. Kiana's in this state, you can't give up. Let me tell you, if you don't let Mom see her granddaughter before she dies, you'll be disinherited!"

Xilin took a deep breath, sneered, and fled in panic.

Chapter 115 I am Ryoko's Shrine Maiden!

I bought you a gift.

In April, although it was still cold on Haiji Island, everything was coming back to life. The sky was clear, the sun was shining brightly, and the cherry blossom trees along the coast were in full bloom, like snow, with pink petals fluttering down in the wind, smelling sweet.

Shen Liang rode his Harley, which had excellent off-road capabilities, with the ocean waves crashing in to his right. He parked on a huge rock, water splashing onto his feet, and crabs crunching past him.

"A gift?" Coral Palace Heart Sea loosened her grip on his waist and lightly jumped down from the back seat.

Shen Liang dragged her out of the Coral Palace early in the morning. She wanted to ask him why he was in such a hurry to come back and what he was going to do, but Shen Liang didn't explain. He just pulled her onto his motorcycle and sped away from Liu Ge in front of the Coral Palace.

This was the remote northern beach of Haiqi Island, with beautiful scenery, but Shen Liang's intentions were truly unclear. She sensed he was in a bad mood today, and Coral Palace Heart Sea was even a little worried that he might be planning to bury himself or drown.

"I'm hesitating whether to give it to you or not." Shen Liang smiled, then sat on the reef, took off his shoes and socks, and put his feet in the sea. The seawater was surprisingly not cold in this weather; it was even warmer than the air. He then took out a few cans of beer from the light screen and handed them to Coral Palace Heart Sea. "Have some. If you don't have some, I don't know what to say."

Coral Palace Heart Sea pulled back her long robes, sat down beside Shen Liang, took off her wooden clogs, and dipped her jade-like feet, clad in white over-the-knee socks, directly into the seawater. She possessed water magic, allowing her to clean herself at any time, so she wasn't worried about getting her socks wet; her small, delicate feet, no bigger than an average person's palm, looked like adorable ice cream cones.

She vaguely sensed Shen Liang's complex emotions. Shen Liang was usually indifferent to most things, even towards her. He rarely expressed any real affection in front of Coral Palace Xin Hai; most of the time, their "relationship" was just a formality. Sometimes, Coral Palace Xin Hai felt that she and Shen Liang were like two stage actors playing a couple, and after filming, they would go offstage to have lunch separately.

She certainly liked Shen Liang, but Shen Liang might not like her that much; he just didn't like rejecting her.

But that's not right. Who could resist a beauty like Coral Palace Kokoro, who's one in a million? But not refusing... and liking are not quite the same.

Just like when Coral Palace Xin Hai finished work late one night and passed by Shen Liang's bedroom, the door was ajar. With a casual glance, she saw Shen Liang sleeping in an embrace with a girl with long ice-blue hair. Under the bed was a women's coat in the style of the Winter Kingdom and a cage for raising ice fireflies.

The little witch couldn't accurately describe her feelings at the time; perhaps anger, grief, unease, and jealousy were all present, but now, thinking back, it boiled down to nothing more than "envy." Perhaps Shen Liang didn't truly like those Fools' girls, but at least, those Fools were probably closer to him than Xin Hai.

"Can I blame myself?" Coral Palace Xin Hai opened the can of wine, took a sip, and felt a little sad.

Shen Liang may have always felt that her feelings were merely a way to bind him, a way to keep him concerned about Haiqi Island, so she used herself as a lock. But Coral Palace Xin Hai didn't think that way. Haiqi Island needing Shen Liang and her needing Shen Liang were not the same thing. Forget about the "modern human, divine sea, imperial guard, and unparalleled in the Western Kingdom." She did like the Shen Liang who became a great hero in her eyes, but that didn't mean he needed to continue being a great hero.

When a hero belongs to me, I actually hope that he is safe and sound and that everything goes smoothly for him.

But she didn't know if she still held enough weight in Shen Liang's heart to make him believe her words.

—I've already given up so much... Ryoko.

Can't you... give me a little bit of real affection?

“My sister is in trouble,” Shen Liang said. “On Earth, my sister, whom I care about most, is caught in a war. I want to save them, but I am almost powerless to do so now. In Teyvat, I can use my Earth abilities to show off my power, but on Earth, I am just an ordinary person.”

"Can Aunt Liuge help you?" Xin Hai was a little envious of his aunt. Compared to her, his aunt could give him some help.

“You can only travel through time once a year. Aunt Liuge has already been to Earth,” Shen Liang said in a low voice.

The light barrier isn't without its limitations on travel. It will be another six months before Coral Palace Liuka can enter Earth again, and she can only stay there for no more than a week each time... It's said that she will clearly feel this world rejecting her, and the system's protection isn't complete.

"Did you come to me crying because you had no other choice?" Coral Palace Heart Sea said softly.

"No, I still have a way, that's why I came to you." Shen Liang looked away, not daring to look at her expression, and said with some guilt, "I have one last way."

The little witch understood.

Actually, she and Shen Liang both knew about this method, and had known about it for at least half a year, but they had both tacitly never mentioned it.

She knew that Shen Liang had a progress chart for some kind of qualified person. Aunt Liu Ge had already reached the maximum progress with him, while she seemed to be 5% short.

For the past six months, she and Shen Liang had actually made a lot of efforts to catch up with the schedule, but all their efforts had been in vain. However, it can't be said that they were completely useless. The harder they tried, the more they understood what they would need to complete the last 5%.

"Ryoko, you came to me using this method... you must be at your wit's end, right?" The little shrine maiden silently watched the boy who had turned his head away.

Shen Liang nodded with difficulty. He couldn't bear to look at Coral Palace Xin Hai. He knew that Coral Palace Xin Hai must be extremely disappointed right now, and might even be crying.

She must feel so awful, wondering if he only comes to her at times like this? Does he only think of her when he needs her? Is she just a... tool in his eyes?

"I'm sorry, this is my gift to you." Shen Liang said something he himself found shameless, downing what seemed like the umpteenth bottle of beer in one gulp, and sneered, "Yes, Xin Hai, I am that despicable and vile person. This is my gift. I've helped Hai Zhi Island so much, and now I'm taking back the interest. You can hate me, but it doesn't matter. All I want is for your progress to be fully loaded, I..."

"I'm so happy!" The little witch looked up.

Shen Liang's words left him stunned.

"Why would you say that? Why would you think... I would hate you? I won't hate you, no matter what happened, I won't hate you." Coral Palace Heart Sea gently removed her outer veil, smiling tenderly. "Have you forgotten? I'm your little maid. How could a maid... hate her master?"

"But……"

“Actually, I’m so happy, Ryoko. I’m finally needed by you.” She said with a smile, “I’ve always been scared because you never need me. I was afraid you would abandon me and leave at any time. My aunt told me to have some courage, but where would I get the courage if I wasn’t needed by you? But I’ve finally waited for today, Ryoko. I’ve finally waited for you to say it yourself, that you need me.”

at last.

The meteor needs her presence; the meteor stops for her.

She suddenly jumped into the water, grabbed Shen Liang's foot, pulled him down, and then swam around him like a mermaid, her dress spreading out like clouds.

—Today, Ryoko personally fed me chocolate. Chocolate is a very bitter candy, and I don't know why Ryoko could eat it, but it tasted sweet after a long time. Energy +9.

—Today I saw my aunt cuddling Ryoko to sleep again. Even though Ryoko is a big kid now, my aunt still treats him like a little kid. Energy -3.

—Ryoko went to Earth to take care of her sister and said she would buy me new clothes. This is already my 103rd dress... Seriously, does she enjoy watching me change clothes that much? Energy +10.

“A maid’s duty is to give everything for her master,” Coral Palace Kokomi said softly. “Ryoko underestimates my professional ethics.”

"What about her identity as a shrine maiden?"

"Never mind, if anyone dares to bring this up, Ryoko will stand up for me. Who on Umijima Island would dare to oppose you?" Sango Mikoto smiled gently. "I am Ryoko's shrine maiden."

A strange, indescribable feeling welled up in Shen Liang's heart, and he kissed the mermaid in his arms amidst the waves.

"Call Master."

"Okay, Master has fallen in love with me today." The little witch was held in his arms, her smile bright. "Energy +100."

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Chapter 116 Obtaining Bloodline: Princess Umi

When Shen Liang woke up, he was already in the bedroom of the Divine Witch of the Coral Palace, which was also the bedroom of the Heart Sea of ​​the Coral Palace.

His wet clothes had been changed into dry, clean ones. He rubbed his head, which was a little dizzy from drinking too much, and used the Sea Moon Potion to sober up before looking to his side.

The little witch was still fast asleep, clinging to his arm, her breathing even. The downy hair on her face trembled slightly, and her long pink hair was scattered haphazardly, making her exceptionally adorable. Shen Liang's gaze followed her hair down, and a simple yet solemn red mark was clearly visible on her lower abdomen beneath her transparent nightgown. The pattern resembled a scale.

Shen Liang thought that if the position were placed any lower, it would easily cause ambiguity and would not pass the review.

This is the Stigmata that awakens after a Stigmata candidate reaches full progress; it symbolizes Shen Liang. The one for Coral Palace Liu Ge is on the chest, but the location might vary slightly for each person; Shen Liang's is probably random. He also has a Stigmata of a sword and snake intertwined, symbolizing Coral Palace Liu Ge, but it's on his back.

Shen Liang wasn't quite sure why her symbol was the scales, but the symbol of Coral Palace Liu Ge, the snake sword, was easy to understand. Her life goal was to become a venomous sea serpent protecting Haiqi Island, and the sword was her proudest martial art.

Having the Holy Mark means that they can communicate with themselves mentally within their own minds. In fact, it can be said that their thoughts are now completely transparent to each other, and they have an absolute relationship of trust.

Shen Liang pinched her nose, and Coral Palace Xin Hai immediately opened her mouth slightly to breathe. He smiled slightly.

It was a strange feeling; he had never realized so clearly that the woman sleeping next to him was his "fiancée".

Open the system panel.

[Currently Eligible Stigmata Users]

Name: Coral Palace Heart Sea

[Progress: 100%]

Don't let the little witch down.

Shen Liang smiled knowingly, never expecting that even the system panel could occasionally show a bit of humanity.

However, this also proves one thing: the progress of becoming a Saint Seiya candidate can indeed be completed through love. Coral Palace's Liuge's success was based on shared ideals, while Coral Palace's Xinhai's success was based on love that came naturally.

In other words, at the very least, the eligible person must have a feeling of "deep love" for him. This deep love does not necessarily have to be romantic love; it can also be comradeship, parental love, or camaraderie... but in short, it must reach the level of deep love.

Shen Liang couldn't help but feel fortunate that she hadn't found any suitable male candidates, otherwise, it would be hard to accept for a man to be deeply in love with her... even if it wasn't love.

[Currently maxed-out Stigmata Elixir ...

[You have been granted one permission to travel to the ley lines to extract Heroic Spirits as Stigmata. Please use it as soon as possible to enhance your strength.]

Shen Liang was overjoyed!

Last time I got Aunt Liuge's "Transformation into the Sea Moon" was so weak, it was practically useless except for not needing to wash my face or brush my teeth! But this time my luck exploded, I directly got the Heart Sea bloodline from the blind box!