Shui Wuxiang and Shui Wuyue thought for a long, long time, but ultimately could not resist the temptation of rapid Cultivation growth and Spirit evolution, agreeing to become Yu Qing's wives.
"Fine, we can become Yu Qing's wives, but you must guarantee that our spirit power and Spirit can rapidly improve and evolve just like yours," Shui Wuxiang said.
Duan Xin and Zi Ruyi smiled at each other and said, "That is a given, of course."
Following this, the Shui Family Sisters packed their luggage and set out on an unknown journey with Duan Xin and Zi Ruyi.
Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Yu Qing was currently sitting across from his two fathers-in-law—Father Duan and Father Zi—in a pavilion, listening to a report regarding the recent development of the Yin Yang Sect.
"Son-in-law," Father Zi's face overflowed with uncontrollable joy and excitement, his voice even trembling slightly, "it's all thanks to those miraculous Medicinal Bath recipes and nourishing Medicinal Cuisine you provided! This time, the results of the children in the clan reaching the age for Spirit Awakening were astonishing. A full two-thirds of the children reached an innate Soul Power of level five or higher! As for the rest, even the worst was level three. This... this is simply an unprecedented grand occasion. My Zi Family... no, our entire Yin Yang Sect, has hope of rising!" His gaze toward Yu Qing was filled with incomparable respect and gratitude, almost as if he were looking at a deity.
Yu Qing smiled slightly, his expression calm: "Father-in-law overpraises me. This is just the Foundation. Subsequent training is even more critical. I suggest keeping an eye on orphanages in various places to absorb those orphans who have not yet had their Spirit Awakening into the sect and concentrate resources on training them. They are the cornerstones of the future."
"Good! Good! Son-in-law considers things thoroughly. I will go and make arrangements immediately!" Father Zi nodded repeatedly.
Yu Qing then turned his gaze toward Father Duan on the side. He saw that this father-in-law had a ruddy complexion, and his breath was steady with an imperceptible hint of bursting vitality; clearly, his spirit power had improved. A knowing smile curled at the corner of Yu Qing's mouth as he teased, "Father-in-law... it seems you haven't been 'Cultivating hard' lately? Are you satisfied with the effects of the Dual Cultivation Secret Codex?"
Father Duan's old face turned red, and he coughed somewhat awkwardly, his eyes wandering, but he still couldn't help but show a satisfied smile: "Ahem... Son-in-law, this secret codex... is indeed mysterious. Both my wife's and my spirit power have grown slightly, and our relationship is, ahem... more harmonious." He was clearly still a bit embarrassed, but the joy of the benefit was real.
Yu Qing nodded with a smile: "It's good that it's effective. Just remember... Cultivation requires moderation; do not damage your Foundation for a moment of pleasure. A steady stream is the Righteous Path."
"Understood, understood," Father Duan quickly responded.
After seeing off his two fathers-in-law, Yu Qing strolled to the garden behind the house. He saw two little dumplings, as cute as dolls from a New Year painting, stepping with their chubby short legs on the padded grass, wobbly chasing and playing with each other, letting out silver-bell-like crisp and pleasant laughter.
These were his and A Rou's pair of children—Dragon Yu and Sandalwood Yu.
Seeing their father's arrival, the two little fellows immediately stumbled over, one on each side, tightly hugging Yu Qing's pant legs, looking up with their little faces and calling out in milky voices, "Daddy~ hug!"
Yu Qing's heart melted instantly. He bent down, one in each arm, easily picking up the two little fellows into his embrace and giving each of them a kiss on their tender little cheeks.
What pleased him even more was that although these two little fellows had not yet had their Spirit Awakening, because they had enjoyed the nourishment of various Heaven And Earth Treasures while in the womb, their Innate Foundation was built incredibly solidly. Their physical fitness was already not inferior to some Spirit Masters who had just obtained their first spirit ring, and their little hands and feet kicked with great strength.
"Hahaha! Good! You are truly Daddy's good treasures!" Yu Qing laughed heartily, holding his children and gently spinning in circles in the garden, enjoying this rare familial bliss.
After playing for a while, he handed the children, who were starting to yawn from exhaustion, to a maid to take back to their room for a nap. Then, Yu Qing went to check on the Cultivation status of his two Disciples, Ling Xin and Ling Mou.
Afterward, he found Xiao Wu and Dugu Yan playing together, picked up each of the cute little loli in his arms, and sat on a swing. While telling them interesting fairy tales, he silently used his mental force to probe the situation inside their bodies.
As a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast in human form, Xiao Wu's Foundation went without saying; her physical strength far exceeded ordinary people, and the spirit power accumulated in her body was thick. Once her transformation was fully successful, the first spirit ring she condensed would be at least a thousand-year one at the start.
As for Dugu Yan, after his long-term Power of Life purification, Medicinal Cuisine supplements, and Medicinal Bath tempering, her Physique, which was originally somewhat weak from being eroded by the Jade Phosphor Serpent Poison, had long since been reborn. Not only had the speed of toxin production slowed down significantly, but her physical strength, toughness, and power were even a notch stronger than ordinary children of the same age. Her face was ruddy, her eyes bright, and she was full of vitality.
"After Yan Yan's Spirit Awakening at age six..." Yu Qing was secretly planning in his mind, "I'll first have her consume that 'earth dragon golden gourd' to fundamentally evolve the Jade Phosphor Serpent Spirit and escape the fate of toxin backlash. Then... I'll use a weakened version of the 'ten complete great nourishment meal' to further solidify her Foundation and strengthen her body... striving to make her first spirit ring's age... directly exceed six hundred years!" This idea was incredibly shocking, but for Yu Qing, it was not impossible.
At dusk, Yu Qing sent the somewhat tired Dugu Yan back to Dugu Bo's residence and told his plan to this Old Poison.
After Dugu Bo finished listening, those emerald green serpent eyes instantly welled up with complex tears! He forcefully patted Yu Qing's shoulder, his voice somewhat raspy from excitement: "Madman Ye... no, Yu Qing! I... I really don't know how to thank you. For Yan Yan to be able to take you as her teacher... is the greatest blessing of her life! I... I..."
This Poison Douluo, who was usually eccentric and moody, was actually choking up at this moment. The thing he could least let go of in his life was this granddaughter.
Yu Qing smiled and said in a sincere tone, "Old Poison, Yan Yan is my Disciple. Naturally, I will do everything in my power to pave the best path for her. Her future achievements will definitely not be below those of Ling Xin and Ling Mou."
Dugu Bo nodded heavily, saying no more. All his gratitude was left unsaid. He looked up at the sky outside the window as it gradually darkened, his eyes filled with anticipation for the future.
Yu Qing seemed to remember something and asked again, "By the way, Old Man Dugu... that matter I mentioned to you before... do you... have any leads?" He was naturally referring to the matter of Dugu Bo looking for a Dao Companion.
Dugu Bo's old face turned a rare shade of red. He somewhat awkwardly stroked his beard, his eyes wandering, but he still whispered, "Ahem! Don't worry... I... have it under control. I... already have a candidate in mind... I definitely won't... let you down, kid." Although his tone was embarrassed, it also carried a hint of expectation.
Seeing this, Yu Qing laughed inwardly and stopped asking, nodding before taking his leave.
Returning to his uniquely styled "Grave-mound House," as soon as Yu Qing pushed open the door, a purple figure happily pounced into his arms like a swallow returning to its nest.
"Husband~ you're back!" Purple Pearl looked up with her pretty face, her purple eyes sparkling with anticipation. "Busy all day... are you tired? Do you want... me to help you 'relax' a bit?" She even intentionally rubbed her soft body against Yu Qing.
Feeling the touch of the warm and soft jade in his arms, the slight fatigue Yu Qing felt from the day was instantly swept away. He laughed heartily and looked down to kiss Purple Pearl's smooth forehead: "Alright~ then I'll trouble my little Pearl... to give her husband a good 'relaxation'~"
Just as the two were feeling tender and preparing to engage in some profound 'Yin-Yang Harmonization'—
"Creak—" with a soft sound, the bedroom door was pushed open from the outside.
Yu Qing and Purple Pearl paused their movements and turned their heads toward the door together.
They saw Duan Xin and Zi Ruyi standing at the door, travel-worn but full of excitement. Their faces carried a bit of fatigue from the long journey, but more so, it was a kind of pride and anticipation as if they had "made a big discovery."
However, what made Yu Qing's gaze freeze most was... behind the two of them, there were also two unfamiliar young women.
These two women were both dressed in water-blue skirts, with slender figures and outstanding temperaments. One had a temperament as cold and clear as ice, with blue hair like a waterfall and exquisite features, looking like a snow lotus that did not belong to the Mortal World. The other was charming and cute, with lively and cunning purple-blue eyes, carrying a hint of curiosity and nervousness as she peeked at the scene inside the room. Both of their appearances could be called peerless, at least above eighty-five points.
"Xiner? Ruyi? You're back?" Yu Qing was somewhat surprised, his gaze naturally falling on those two unfamiliar women. "These two are...?"
Duan Xin and Zi Ruyi looked at each other and smiled, their faces wearing a proud expression that said "praise me, praise me." Duan Xin took a step forward, giggling as she leaned close to Yu Qing's side and whispered in his ear, her voice full of the intent to claim credit:
"Hehe~ Husband~, they are the'surprise' we prepared for you that we mentioned before! How about it? Are you surprised? Is it unexpected?"
Yu Qing: "..."
He looked at these two unfamiliar beauties with excellent looks and temperament, then looked at his two wives who had "seeking praise" written all over their faces, and for a moment, he was actually speechless.
He rubbed the space between his eyebrows, feeling both amused and helpless. Were his wives... a bit too... proactive when it came to "helping their husband take in new ones"?
Zi Ruyi also stepped forward, gently taking Yu Qing's other arm and saying softly, "Husband, they are the young misses of the Shui Family's direct line. Their talent, Spirit, and appearance are all top-tier. Their ages are also suitable. If you find them pleasing to the eye, why not try to get to know them? They should be willing as well."
The corner of Yu Qing's brow twitched imperceptibly. He took a deep breath, suppressing the tumbling complex emotions in his heart, and cast his gaze again toward the two women who appeared somewhat ill at ease.
"Xiner and Ruyi... have already told you everything about me?" Yu Qing asked, his voice gentle.
Shui Wuxiang and Shui Wuyue's pretty faces blushed at the same time, and they shyly lowered their heads, nodding gently. That look was like a startled deer, truly pitiable.
"Tell me your names," Yu Qing continued to ask.
"Shui... Shui Wuxiang," the blue-haired woman with the cold temperament answered softly, her voice like ice beads falling on a jade plate, crisp but carrying a hint of imperceptible tension.
"I... my name is Shui Wuyue!" The charming and cute purple-blue-haired girl followed, her voice clearly much more lively but also trembling.
"Shui Wuxiang... Shui Wuyue..." Yu Qing repeated these two names in a low voice, a flash of realization in his eyes. He turned and gave Duan Xin and Zi Ruyi a meaningful look. Good heavens, they actually managed to "flicker" the twin beauties of the Shui Family's direct line here. This surprise... was indeed big enough!
However, after the initial shock in his heart, what welled up more was touched emotion and a hint of inexplicable expectation. His wives were so considerate of him, even to the point of "taking the initiative to attack." How could he not accept this sentiment? Moreover... if he could take this opportunity to gradually incorporate the Shui Family into the Yin Yang Sect's System, it seemed... not bad either?
Of course, Yu Qing did not show an impatient look. His expression remained calm as he said gently to the Shui Family Sisters, "You must be tired after the journey. I'll have someone take you to the guest rooms to rest first. Everything... can wait until tomorrow."
He summoned a maid and instructed her to take Shui Wuxiang and Shui Wuyue to a quiet and elegant Guest Courtyard to rest. He was in no hurry to express any intentions, giving them full respect and space.
After everything was arranged, the night had already deepened.
In the bedroom, Yu Qing held Duan Xin and Zi Ruyi in his arms, one on each side. They began their daily Yin Yang Conjunction and deep Cultivation.
[Ding! host has completed Yin Yang Conjunction. spirit power and mental force have blended, soul has been sublimated. +700 yin yang points, medium amount of spirit power, medium amount of Yin-Yang Power.]
The System prompt sounded in Yu Qing's mind.
Only then did they begin Yin-Yang Harmonization, enjoying physical pleasure.
After the clouds and rain settled with Zi Ruyi, Duan Xin came in from outside. She looked at Zi Ruyi, whose cheeks carried a blush of satisfaction, with a strange smile on her face, and then took the opportunity to occupy the other half of Yu Qing's chest.
Yu Qing gently stroked the smooth backs of his two wives. After a moment of silence, he finally asked the doubt in his heart: "Xiner, Ruyi... why... do you always think... about finding new Dao Companions for me? With you... I am already very satisfied." His tone carried sincerity and a bit of confusion.
Duan Xin raised her head, her crimson eyes sparkling with a bright and serious light in the darkness. She looked at Yu Qing, her tone rarely carrying a hint of depth:
"Husband... don't you understand?"
"We... truly hope you can become stronger. Strong enough... to resist everything, strong enough... to protect all of us!"
"Your Dual Cultivation Secret Codex... your Soul Spirit Method... your Over-limit Absorption Theory... every single one is enough to change the World, but every single one... could also attract unimaginable greed and disaster to you!"
"We... don't want to become your burden. We want to become your help!"
"And the fastest, most effective way is to let you have more excellent Dao Companions. Through Yin Yang Conjunction, you can improve your strength faster. Through marriage alliances, we can continuously absorb powerful forces and expand our Yin Yang Sect, so that no one dares to easily target us!"
"That is why we are so 'keen' on this."
Zi Ruyi also softly added, her voice gentle yet firm: "Moreover, Husband, your future is destined to be extraordinary. We have a premonition that your future enemies might be powerfully beyond our imagination, perhaps... even no longer Mortal."
"One more bit of strength, one more powerful sister, means one more chance for victory in the future, one more hope to protect this home."
"We... just hope... this home... can exist forever... always be as warm as it is now..."
The two women's words were like a trickling stream, slowly flowing into Yu Qing's heart. He finally understood the deep love, foresight, and... a hint of imperceptible anxiety hidden behind his wives' seemingly "absurd" behavior.
They were using their own way to plan for his future and to solidify the Foundation for this home.
Yu Qing's heart was shaken. He forcefully pulled his two wives tightly into his embrace, his voice low and firm:
"Silly girls, so you... have been thinking about these things all along."
"Don't worry."
"As long as I am here, this home will be here!"
"No one, no god, can even think of destroying it!"
"I promise!"
The night grew deeper. Inside the bedroom, the three of them embraced, and warmth permeated the air. As for that pair of water-blue sisters, Yu Qing already had a decision in his heart..
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