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The Waterfall
Li Luochen returned to the waterfall. Along the way, You Tianshang had wandered off to explore elsewhere, leaving Li Luochen to come alone.
With a leap, Li Luochen entered the waterfall. Inside the dimly lit cave, the blue-golden Blue Silver Emperor still stood there. However, it was now swaying left and right, trembling in fear at Li Luochen's presence.
Without hesitation, Li Luochen plucked the Blue Silver Emperor from its roots. He then took out soil from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and transplanted the Blue Silver Emperor into a pot. Afterward, he offered two drops of his blood to the plant.
Li Luochen's blood contained not only the potency of the Ice and Fire Immortal herbs and other rare herbs but also surged with powerful life force—an incredibly nourishing substance. Just two drops were enough to elevate the Blue Silver Emperor to the century level.
Thanks to these two drops of blood, the Blue Silver Emperor no longer harbored resentment toward Li Luochen. Instead, it grew more affectionate, its vines wrapping around his arm.
Li Luochen spread his dragon wings and flew toward the Sunset Forest. He planned to transplant the Blue Silver Emperor into the Ice and Fire Well. In about ten years, it should fully recover.
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Meanwhile, at Shrek City
"What?! Chen killed Tang Hao?!"
Qian Renxue was shocked. She knew that Li Luochen going out would lead to something big, but she hadn't expected it to be this monumental. After all, her father had been defeated by Tang Hao and subsequently died from his injuries.
"Yes, we all witnessed it. That final move of Li Luochen's—there's no way even I could have blocked it."
Qing Luan Douluo sighed as he reflected on Li Luochen's strength. He had initially thought Li Luochen was simply someone who progressed quickly in cultivation due to good luck, but it turned out his combat prowess was extraordinary.
"Third Grandpa, please tell me the full details of the battle."
Qian Renxue requested. Beside her, Dugu Yan was equally astonished. The Hao Tian Douluo—a genius who had dominated an entire era—had been defeated by her man?
Qing Luan Douluo recounted the details. Throughout the fight, Li Luochen had completely suppressed Tang Hao. Even though Tang Hao was already gravely injured, You Tianshang, another Title Douluo, had only managed to toy with him—he hadn't been able to suppress him entirely.
Of course, You Tianshang hadn't gone all out; he had merely been toying with Tang Hao.
After hearing the account, Qian Renxue smiled faintly. She understood now—Li Luochen had done this for her. After all, Tang Hao was her father's killer, and Li Luochen had avenged her.
Qian Renxue gently stroked her belly, radiating a maternal glow as she murmured softly:
"My child, your father is truly a towering and mighty figure. Mother is so proud. Your father has avenged me. How should I reward him?"
Dugu Yan, on the other hand, felt a pang of sadness. She wasn't pregnant yet. She hadn't cherished the many chances she'd had before, and now that she wanted a child, it seemed too late. Still, Dugu Yan decided it was best not to rush into having a child just yet.
Qian Renxue was already pregnant and needed care. If Dugu Yan were to get pregnant as well, it would complicate matters. She decided to wait until after Qian Renxue gave birth. As the elder sister, she should take good care of her younger sister!
During her time in Shrek City, Qian Renxue's health had been meticulously cared for by Dugu Yan, who had become well-versed in Qian Renxue's constitution.
Moreover, Qian Renxue's body was exceptionally robust, making her highly fertile. Given the high quality of both Li Luochen and Qian Renxue's bloodlines, the pregnancy tonics prepared by Dugu Yan were made from the finest heavenly treasures.
Since Qian Renxue possessed the sacred light attribute, Dugu Yan used herbs aligned with that property, supplemented by life-enhancing attributes to ensure a stable pregnancy.
Fortunately, Qian Renxue was already at soul power level 80—not some fragile woman—and her body was strong enough to handle the pregnancy without much difficulty.
At least for now, both Qian Renxue and the baby were thriving.
Additionally, due to the high-nutrition diet and consumption of rare herbs, Qian Renxue had gained some weight—but only in the right places.
Dugu Yan particularly admired Qian Renxue's skin—it was smooth and radiant.
Dugu Yan's days were filled with purpose.
From time to time, she teased Qian Renxue.
While Li Luochen was busy transplanting the Blue Silver Emperor, he was unaware of how his two wives were faring.
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At the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well
Li Luochen was currently at the Ice and Fire Dual Eye. Thanks to Dugu Bo's diligent care, the site was flourishing. Though the immortal-grade herbs would take some time to mature, the flow of heavenly treasures was continuous.
All the pregnancy tonics Dugu Yan prepared for Qian Renxue were freshly picked from here, ensuring their potency remained intact.
"Grandpa, this is the Blue Silver Emperor—the emperor among Blue Silver Grasses and also Tang Hao's wife. She sacrificed herself for him back then, so I brought her here. Let's plant her here for future use."
Li Luochen explained to Dugu Bo, giving him a heads-up to avoid startling the old man if the Blue Silver Emperor ever spoke.
"I see. You're always bossing this old man around. By the way, that young lady from the Qian family is pregnant, and Yan Yan has been taking care of her. Shouldn't you, as the husband, go check on them?"
"Alright, I'll head back now. See you later, Grandpa."
Li Luochen promptly left. It had been several days since he last saw his little wife, and he missed her dearly.
It didn't take long for Li Luochen to return to Shrek City and reach his courtyard.
As he prepared to open the door, he heard voices inside.
"Dugu Yan! I'm warning you—don't touch me!"
"Oh, what's there to be afraid of?"
"Get lost! You purple mudfish, how dare you bully me like this! Remember, thirty years east of the river, thirty years west—don't look down on a poor girl!"
"Heh, yellow-feathered duck."
"You… you… don't come any closer!"
Li Luochen pushed the door open to find the scene before him… quite the sight (or rather, quite pleasing to the eye).
But why wasn't Qian Renxue resisting?
"Cough cough, carry on—I wasn't here."
Li Luochen feigned ignorance, though he secretly found the situation amusing. It was truly entertaining, though he lamented not having a camera to capture the moment.
Dugu Yan stopped teasing Qian Renxue and immediately rushed over to hug Li Luochen, draping her arms around his neck like a sloth.
Li Luochen stood just over two meters tall, while Dugu Yan was 178 cm and Qian Renxue was 180 cm. At this moment, Dugu Yan resembled a sloth clinging to him.
Qian Renxue, on the other hand, remained reserved. Deep down, she desperately wanted to cling to Li Luochen like Dugu Yan, but her pride wouldn't allow it. How could someone as dignified as Qian Renxue do something so childish?
Li Luochen, of course, understood Qian Renxue's personality. He walked over and lifted her up into his arms.
Once in his embrace, Qian Renxue's heart melted with sweetness. Since it was Chen lifting her, she decided to graciously indulge him.
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