165 Zi Xunyi’s Generosity of Spirit as First Wife
In the Grand Elder’s office, Grand Elder Yu Yan’s narrowed eyes scrutinized Yan Zhen, her satisfaction with her niece’s chosen partner growing with each passing moment.
“Well done, Little Yan Zhen. You actually made it into the top ten within three months. What reward would you like?”
Yan Zhen shook his head. “Great Aunt has already been very generous to me. There’s no need for a reward.”
“Of course, there is,” Grand Elder Yu Yan said with a smile. “Good children must be rewarded, and bad children must be punished. It’s a matter of principle.”
—So, Great Aunt, please stop treating everyone younger than you like a child.
Yan Zhen chuckled nervously. “I don’t need anything right now. You can keep the reward for now, Great Aunt.”
Grand Elder Yu Yan was a bit surprised, but after thinking about it, she realized there wasn’t much she could offer him. After all, he was Alchemist Saint Chen Xi’s disciple. As for points, he had earned a considerable amount from selling pills and already possessed a Tier 6 academy card, the highest level among the students.
“Then come closer, Little Yan Zhen.”
“?”
Yan Zhen approached her curiously. The Grand Elder reached out her jade-like hand and patted his head.
“Good boy, good boy~~~”
Yan Zhen’s eye twitched.
“Great Aunt, what are you doing?”
“Hehe, this is your reward for now. Tell Great Aunt if you want anything else later, okay?”
“…”
Having already been patted, how could he say no? Yan Zhen felt a bit… used.
“Oh, right, I forgot to tell you something. Xuan’er has been summoned by Supreme Elder Yu to the Sacred Ground for cultivation. It might be difficult for you two to see each other for a while.”
“Yes, Mother-in-law already informed me. It’s a good opportunity for Instructor Yu Xuan. As for not being able to see each other… we’ll just have to endure it.”
“Are you still planning to visit the Yu family, Little Yan Zhen?”
“Well, Mother-in-law’s condition hasn’t been completely cured, so I should visit again. But I don’t have time these next few days. Maybe later.”
“Let me know when you’re free. Xiao Lu is probably also missing her dear son-in-law, hehe~”
“How is Great Aunt’s condition?”
Grand Elder Yu Yan extended her arm, pulling back her sleeve to reveal her smooth, white skin. “Feel it.”
Yan Zhen blinked, then placed his hand on her wrist, gently caressing it. He felt a slight dampness, like sweat, but without the salty scent, instead a sweet fragrance, like perfume.
“Great Aunt, are you alright?”
“Sigh, perhaps because of some recent issues with my cultivation, my condition seems to have worsened. It was much better after co-cultivating with you, Little Yan Zhen.”
“Uh, then I’ll make time to treat you again soon, Great Aunt.”
“I wonder how Xiao Qing is doing… Anyway, I’ll have to trouble you, Little Yan Zhen~”
Leaving the office, Yan Zhen went to the cliffside building, told Long Ying and Huangfu Wenqing to stay put, and then took Zi Xunyi into the Fire Refining Starry Sky.
It had been over a month. The fetus should have formed by now. It was time to transfer Ling’er’s consciousness into Zi Xunyi’s womb.
After the transfer, he also needed to apply a technique to delay the fetus’s development, so Ling’er wouldn’t be born too soon, preventing Zi Xunyi from revealing her pregnancy when she returned to the Celestial God Clan.
“Master, I’m counting on you.”
“Don’t worry, Zhen’er. Everything will be fine.”
With the cooperation of the mature Zi Xunyi in the dreamscape, Beautiful Master successfully transferred Yan Lingji’s consciousness, sealed within the dreamscape’s depths, into the developing fetus within the younger Zi Xunyi’s womb.
The fetus was still just a body, without consciousness yet, so the fusion process was smooth.
After the transfer, Beautiful Master applied a technique to prolong Zi Xunyi’s pregnancy, allowing the fetus to absorb sufficient energy before birth.
This not only concealed the pregnancy but also ensured that Yan Lingji would have a stronger body.
“This is the pill formula for prenatal care. Ling’er’s consciousness is still weak, so Tier 5 pills are sufficient for now. They’re gentler. After she adapts, we can use higher-tier pills.”
“Okay, Master, I’ll do my best to refine them.”
“I’ve already refined a batch using the materials you bought, Zhen’er. You can refine the rest yourself. It’s good practice. However, make sure they’re at least high-quality before consuming them. Otherwise, there could be complications.”
“I’ll try to refine top-quality pills.”
“You child… Go check on Zi Ji.”
Yan Zhen lifted the curtains and looked at his wife, lying on the bed, her hand caressing her lower abdomen, his heart filled with tenderness. He sat beside her and gently took her hand.
“Zi Ji, how are you feeling?”
Zi Xunyi’s face was filled with maternal warmth.
“Yan Zhen, listen closely.”
“Listen?”
Yan Zhen leaned closer to her belly and listened intently. A faint mental fluctuation echoed:
“Father…”
Yan Zhen’s heart skipped a beat.
“Ling’er! Are you awake?”
Yan Lingji, seemingly unable to hear him, continued, “Father, I finally see you again. I missed you so much.”
Yan Zhen felt a lump in his throat, his eyes stinging slightly. He said, regardless of whether his daughter could hear him, “You’ll be fine, Ling’er. We’ll see each other soon.”
Yan Lingji’s mental fluctuation faded, and Yan Zhen immediately became anxious. “Zi Ji, can you talk to Ling’er?”
Zi Xunyi nodded. “I can exchange a few simple words, but she’s still very weak. Let her rest.”
“You’re right.” Yan Zhen exhaled deeply. “I’ll go refine the pills now. I’ll make sure they’re top-quality prenatal pills, so Ling’er can recover quickly.”
“Don’t rush, Yan Zhen.” Zi Xunyi gently held his wrist. “Ling’er will gradually recover. So, don’t worry, and take it one step at a time.”
Seeing the concern in his future wife’s eyes, Yan Zhen felt a warmth in his heart and nodded softly. He leaned down and kissed her.
After a moment of tenderness, Yan Zhen, supporting his pregnant wife, bid farewell to Beautiful Master and left the Fire Refining Starry Sky, returning to his room.
Long Ying immediately asked, “Did it work, Zhenzhen?”
Although she was closer to Yan Yan, she would occasionally play with Yan Lingji, who was also sort of her little follower.
“Ling’er’s consciousness has awakened. Now she just needs to recover slowly,” Yan Zhen replied. “Long Ying, you should stay here and keep Zi Ji company for now.”
Long Ying nodded obediently.
Yan Zhen turned to Huangfu Wenqing, who lowered her head and said, “I’ll try not to argue with her.”
Zi Xunyi, however, stepped forward, took Huangfu Wenqing’s hands, and smiled. “Miss Huangfu, let’s get along. We’ll be living together eventually.”
Huangfu Wenqing was stunned. “W-what are you talking about?”
“You can’t let go of Yan Zhen, can you? Me neither. In that case, we just have to accept each other. Otherwise, we’ll only make him suffer, and both of us will be unhappy. Don’t you agree?”
“…”
Huangfu Wenqing remained silent.
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