Poseissi's beautiful eyes fixed on Luo Yu.
Her sense of strangeness grew.
If others had received the Sea God's inheritance and claimed the title of God's Child, they would have been ecstatic by now.
But this guy remained terrifyingly calm, even showing a hint of disdain?
Poseissi secretly thought this man was odd!
For so many years, even Titled Douluos who stood in front of her would not dare to breathe heavily, yet this young man was utterly fearless.
Without substantial backing, how could he behave like this?
Unless he was a fool.
But would someone so favored by the Sea God be foolish?
Poseissi didn't believe it.
She became a few degrees more cautious when she spoke.
"Since you don't like being called God's Child, then how should I address you?"
Luo Yu raised an eyebrow.
He had thought that his whimsical way of speaking would anger her, yet she maintained her good temper as always.
The corners of his mouth curled up slightly.
"If I remember correctly, you just mentioned that you're willing to be my loyal servant."
"How dare you! The High Priest was just being polite. Are you really taking it seriously, kid?"
The Sea Horse Douluo and others, seeing Luo Yu's playful attitude, felt especially uncomfortable.
The High Priest was the woman they respected and feared the most; how could this guy be so casual and presumptuous.
"Oh?" Luo Yu's eyes slanted.
"Hmph!"
Poseissi let out a cold snort, her graceful figure draped in a red robe shimmering with the thick blue soul power.
It pressed down on the Sea Horse Douluo like Mount Tai.
"I have devoted my life to the Sea God. Since he has received the Sea God's inheritance, it is as if the Sea God himself has arrived. It is natural that I should serve him. How dare you speak nonsense."
"I dare not. I dare not question," the Sea Horse Douluo's back was soaked with cold sweat as his lips quivered.
Poseissi turned her head to look at Luo Yu.
"The subordinate does not understand the rules; please do not take offense."
At this point, even Luo Yu felt a bit odd.
He had been considering how to get closer to Poseissi, but it all came to him without any effort.
He directly occupied the high ground of her innermost beliefs.
Luo Yu shook his head.
"It does not matter."
"The title 'God's Child' can be spared from now on. I find it grating to the ear."
"Then I should..." Poseissi looked over as if asking for permission.
Luo Yu fiddled with his ear.
"Call me husband."
"This title isn't unfamiliar, and it's also quite affectionate."
"Ah?"
The Sea Horse Douluo, the Yellow-Garbed Soul Masters, and the young people from the island were all dumbstruck.
Had this kid gone mad? He dared to make any sort of demand?
Did he really not fear angering Poseissi?
He couldn't think that the Sea God's inheritance would keep him safe forever; everyone's patience has limits.
Luo Yu remained calm; he didn't fear it, of course.
Although the Sea God's inheritance held some value in his eyes, it wasn't enough to be his reliance.
Out in the world, he only trusted his own strength.
At this moment, Poseissi's expression changed unpredictably, never expecting Luo Yu to make such a request.
It was incredibly hard for her to even articulate.
Wasn't this blatantly taking advantage of her?
If it weren't for her respect and faith in the Sea God, she would have wanted to unleash her soul power and burst Luo Yu right then and there.
Luo Yu noticed her hesitation and taunted,
"What's the matter?"
"You've just vowed to be my loyal servant, and you're troubled by a mere title?"
Poseissi's beautiful eyes glared.
What did he mean by 'a mere title'? Was this an ordinary title?
Purple Pearl carefully tugged at the man's clothes hem, tiptoeing on her jade feet, her lips approaching Luo Yu's ear.
"Brother Yu, what are you doing? I'm still here, and you're flirting with another woman."
Luo Yu laughed, his large hand caressing Purple Pearl's smooth, delicate face.
"You think I really want her to call me hubby?"
"Wrong, your vision is too narrow."
"I was testing her sincerity and loyalty. If she can't even utter 'hubby,' how can she be loyal?"
"Would you dare let someone who lacks loyalty get close to you, believe what she says?"
"So that's how it is," Purple Pearl said with her small mouth agape. She was actually a bit jealous until she heard Luo Yu's explanation, and then she understood her man's wisdom and thoughtful intentions.
The Sea Horse Douluo and the others were dumbstruck as they listened, their minds reeling. Could such a maneuver really be possible?
They were at a loss for words.
Poseissi was also stunned.
She was now a bit unclear—was this man truly testing her fidelity, or just taking advantage of her?
"That... You really don't need to doubt my devotion. I have no ill intentions towards you," she said.
Luo Yu nodded.
"So... you still can't say it?"
"I..."
Poseissi bit her lip, wondering why she couldn't get over this hurdle with this guy.
Luo Yu took a step back with Purple Pearl, watching Poseissi warily.
"If you can't even do such a simple thing."
"Then I must question your purpose in approaching me, like trying to seize my inheritance."
"Please, keep your distance from me."
The Sea Horse Douluo and the others exchanged glances. Now they really couldn't tell if Luo Yu was trying to take advantage of Poseissi or if he was testing her.
They were truly shown up.
Seeing Luo Yu looking at her with such repulsion and wariness, Poseissi bit her lip.
"I'll call you, I'll call you!!"
"Go ahead," Luo Yu said.
"Hu... hubby... hubby ah."
It was the first time in her life that Poseissi had called someone by that term, her voice incredibly awkward.
Her typically indifferent, pale face now flushed with a light pink hue.
That moment of youthful beauty caused everyone's gaze to falter.
Luo Yu shook his head.
Poseissi became anxious, "I've called you that, what more do you want?"
"I was just spacing out for a moment, didn't catch it clearly," Luo Yu sighed.
"Hiss—"
Poseissi scrutinized Luo Yu, wondering if he was the Sea God himself come to test her devotion.
Otherwise, why would he be so difficult to deal with?
In the end, she gritted her teeth and took a deep breath.
"Hubby, are you satisfied now?" she asked.
"It's okay," Luo Yu said. "I feel like I can trust you a little bit now, but to earn my long-term trust, you'll need to keep calling me that."
"Keep calling you that?" Poseissi was surprised.
Sea Horse Douluo and the others suddenly had a realization. This kid might look all honorable and stern, but he was crafty as could be.
Wasn't this just blatantly taking advantage of their High Priest?
Luo Yu yawned.
"To call or not is up to you."
"It's your mouth, after all; I can't restrict you."
At that moment, Poseissi wanted to hit someone.
But noticing the luminous Sea God's Trident mark on Luo Yu's forehead, her clenched hand loosened slightly.
She'd spent her entire life worshipping the Sea God and truly couldn't bring herself to rebel.
"Hubby, if you like, I'll keep calling you that from now on," she offered.
Luo Yu sighed, "Why do I get the feeling you're rather unwilling?"
"No, no," Poseissi tried her best to maintain her characteristic smile.
"If it's really too hard for you, then forget it," he said.
Poseissi's beautiful eyes lit up, about to ask if he really meant it, when Luo Yu followed up.
"But if that's the case, I'll have to question your devotion to the Sea God."
Poseissi had only one feeling right now.
Distress, accompanied by a desire to cry.
As for the Sea Horse Douluo and the others, they were numb with shock.
Teasing the High Priest like this, did it mean that from now on, this kid could do whatever he wanted on Sea God's Island?