Chapter 10: The Arrival of the First Child
The seasons changed swiftly, and the news of Fang Yuan and Tanha's marriage spread like wildfire throughout the clans. While many powerful cultivators had come to offer their congratulations, none could predict the next momentous event in Fang Yuan's life.
One serene morning, as the sun cast golden rays over the city, Tanha awoke with a gentle glow in her eyes. She had sensed a change within her, a life growing stronger day by day. Fang Yuan, ever vigilant and perceptive, noticed the subtle signs before she could speak. A proud yet tender smile spread across his face.
"It seems our family is about to grow," Fang Yuan said softly, his voice filled with a rare warmth.
Tanha's heart fluttered. "Our child… what will they become?" she asked, a mixture of excitement and reverence in her voice.
Fang Yuan's eyes sparkled, and a familiar tingling sensation coursed through him—one he had not felt in a long time. Suddenly, a system interface appeared before his eyes, shimmering like a constellation.
[System Activated: Lottery Available]
"Congratulations, Host. You have given birth to your first child. You have earned 1 Lottery Chance."
Fang Yuan's lips curved into a rare smile. "So it begins," he murmured. A single lottery chance could grant him an incredible advantage in the cultivation world—whether a rare treasure, hidden technique, or even a secret inheritance.
He placed his hand on Tanha's shoulder. "Whatever this child becomes, Jessica will have the opportunity to inherit not only our bloodline but also whatever fortune this system can provide."
Months passed swiftly. Tanha's strength grew, not diminishing her beauty but enhancing it with an ethereal glow. Fang Yuan, despite his countless responsibilities, never left her side, personally guiding her through every stage of the pregnancy.
Finally, on a calm night under a sky full of stars, Tanha went into labor. The clan's hall was filled with the hum of spiritual energy as Fang Yuan's sister, a foundation-building cultivator, and the family's best healers assisted in the birth.
After hours of strenuous effort, a cry echoed through the hall—the sound of a newborn's first breath. Fang Yuan held his child in his arms, gazing down at the tiny being with awe and pride.
A girl. Tiny, yet her presence radiated immense vitality. Fang Yuan's heart swelled. "This… is our legacy," he whispered, tears brimming in his eyes.
Tanha, exhausted but radiant, smiled at their daughter. "What shall we name her?"
Fang Yuan's lips curled into a proud smirk. "Jessica. She will inherit everything, and surpass everything."
The system chimed again, confirming:
[Lottery Chance Recorded: 1/10. Use wisely.]
News of Jessica's birth spread like wildfire. Powerful cultivators from far and wide came to witness the child of Fang Yuan. Many understood at once that this child, born from the union of genius and unparalleled bloodline, would one day reshape the very world of cultivation.
And thus, the first chapter of the next generation began—an era that would be marked by the rise of Fang Yuan's daughter, Jessica, whose fate was entwined with the destiny of the clans themselves, and the first step in Fang Yuan's system-driven path toward ultimate power.