After everything was over, the night returned to silence.
Nalan Yanran had already drifted off to sleep, her delicate body curled under the blankets, breathing soft and steady. Her expression was peaceful, tinged with the faint smile of someone cradled in love.
Ye Chen stood at the door, watching her quietly. His eyes softened as he took in the sight—this proud girl, once distant and unreachable, now lying soundly in his bed, safe and content.
A moment passed.
Then, with a gentle smile tugging at his lips, he turned and stepped out into the night.
The courtyard was still. Moonlight painted the rooftops in silver, and a cool breeze rustled the leaves overhead.
No footsteps. No voices. Just the hushed serenity of the Yunlan Sect asleep.
Ye Chen moved like a shadow, careful and silent.
Though he had the qualifications to go where others could not, even he didn't dare test the rules carelessly.
Being caught near the female disciples' quarters in the middle of the night? That would invite more than just lectures.
But fortune was on his side.
Within minutes, he slipped back into his own courtyard.
He opened the door softly and stepped inside.
The room was dark, but he didn't bother lighting a candle.
His limbs felt heavy. The moment his body hit the bed, he let out a long breath.
Her scent still clung faintly to his robe the soft sweetness of her hair, the warmth of her skin.
He closed his eyes, smiling to himself.
> "It really feels like a dream."
No training. No cultivation pressure. No schemes.
Just quiet. Just peace.
And in his dreams… she was there again, reaching for him with that same soft smile.
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The next morning, sunlight spilled gently across his bed.
Ye Chen stirred awake, his body still a little sore but it was a satisfying kind of exhaustion.
He sat up slowly, yawning, then rubbed his temples.
"I should train… or I'll just keep thinking about her."
Chuckling at himself, he took out his spear and stepped outside into the cool morning air.
The moment the weapon touched his hands, the old familiarity returned.
He began preparing to practice the Thunderbolt Spear Technique, hoping to refocus his mind.
But just as he gathered his Qi
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Ding!
"Congratulations to the Host! Nalan Yanran is now pregnant. You have received a system reward package!"
Ye Chen froze.
Ding!
"Because this is your first time making a woman pregnant, the reward has been doubled! You have received a Super Gift Package!"
"Please keep up the good work, Host!"
The cheerful voice of the system echoed through his mind like a thunderclap.
Ye Chen blinked, dumbfounded.
"Wait… pregnant? Already?"
His mouth opened slightly, but no words came out. Then realization hit him.
Of course it wasn't Earth. This was a world of cultivation, where life energy was stronger, spiritual essence more potent, and… well, his performance last night had been nothing short of relentless.
And the system? It could detect even the slightest changes in the soul and body.
"It worked… I really did it?"
A wave of emotion rolled through him shock, joy, awe and something deeper: pride.
"I… I'm going to be a father?"
He stood there in stunned silence, then slowly lowered his spear.
"I gave it everything I had last nightseveral times over. Guess it really paid off."
He chuckled to himself, heart pounding, eyes alight.
"Yanran's carrying my child…"
For a cultivator, a child could mean more than just family.
It was legacy. A life born from two bloodlines, potentially carrying their talents, their strength and if the system had anything to say about it, maybe even more.
Ye Chen inhaled deeply, steadying himself.
"Let's see what I got from this Super Gift Package."
System, open the super gift package."
Ye Chen took a deep breath, anticipation coursing through him. The system had never disappointed him before and this time, he expected nothing less.
A series of mechanical chimes echoed in his mind as the system responded:
Ding! Congratulations, Host! You have obtained:
Nine-Star Dou Zong Experience Card (1 use)
Heavenly Grade Advanced Skill: Swallowing Yuan Jue
Qiankun Treasure Box (Small World Storage)
Dragon-Elephant Body (Divine Strength & Enhanced Recovery)
Primary Puppet Pill (Control any being below Dou Zong realm)
All rewards have been deposited into your system storage. Retrieve them at your convenience.
Ye Chen's eyes widened.
This… this is insane!
He had expected good rewards, but this surpassed even his boldest expectations. A Heavenly Grade cultivation method, a power boost to Nine-Star Dou Zong, and a pocket dimension treasure?
Just the first reward is already game-breaking. What happens when my child is born?
Suppressing his excitement, he focused and began examining each reward.
1. Nine-Star Dou Zong Experience Card
Effect: Temporarily grants the strength of a Nine-Star Dou Zong for 15 minutes (one incense stick's time).
> "A perfect trump card," Ye Chen thought. "Even someone like Yunshan, a peak Dou Huang, would be nothing before me."
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2. Swallowing Yuan Jue (Heavenly Grade - Advanced)
Effect: Absorbs any energy source—Qi, monster cores, pills, even enemy attacks—to enhance cultivation.
> "System, extract the Swallowing Yuan Jue!"
Suddenly, a torrent of information flooded his mind like a tidal wave. Veins bulged on his forehead as he gritted his teeth.
"Ugh…!" He staggered, panting. Sweat dripped down his back.
> "This… this is a cultivation cheat code! I can absorb everything even a Dou Spirit's attack!"
While others sat in meditation to slowly absorb energy, Ye Chen could devour it in battle stealing strength mid-fight or draining treasures on the spot.
> "This alone makes me unbeatable."