113: Chapter 113 System Announcement: Congratulations, Host, Wan'er is pregnant!

Inside the Listening Waves Pavilion, the warm sun spilled through the window lattices onto the Shark-silk Bed.

Xu Chen remained in a posture of holding Nangong Waner, but at this moment, his consciousness was immersed in the system panel within his mind.

【Ding! Detected that partner "Nangong Waner" has successfully conceived!】

【Fetal Talent: Innate Sword Dao Holy Embryo (Peak Grade)】

【Triggered "Many Children, Many Blessings" Reward Critical Strike!】

【Congratulations Host for obtaining: Emperor-rank Divine Ability — "Return of Ten Thousand Swords"!】

【Congratulations Host for obtaining: Three hundred thousand years of Sword Dao comprehension (Direct Empowerment)!】

【Congratulations Host for obtaining: Peak Grade Immortal Artifact · Azure Lotus Sword Embryo (Can be nurtured along with the fetus, becoming a Natal Flying Sword upon birth)!】

Boom!

As the rewards were distributed, a vast torrent of Sword Dao, like an ocean, instantly washed through Xu Chen's Sea of Consciousness.

He, who originally knew nothing about the Sword Dao and only knew how to smash people with brute force, now felt as if he had become a peerless Sword God immersed in the Sword Dao for billions of years.

Countless exquisite sword moves were deconstructed and reorganized in his mind. From the most basic chopping, piercing, lifting, and hanging, to that supreme Sword Intent capable of severing the long river of time, everything became clear and profound.

"Return of Ten Thousand Swords..."

Xu Chen slowly opened his eyes, and in the depths of his pupils, two peerless divine swords seemed to be floating.

He subconsciously raised his finger and lightly traced a line in the void.

Sshhh!

Clearly, there was no spiritual energy fluctuation, yet the space in front of him seemed to be sliced open by an invisible sharp blade, leaving a pitch-black crack that refused to heal for a long time.

"Husband?"

In his arms, Nangong Waner keenly perceived this terrifying Sword Intent.

As a newly promoted Sword Saint, her perception of sword qi was extremely sharp. In that instant just now, she actually felt a "Sword Dao Sovereign" aura from her husband that made her want to bow down in worship.

"Husband, you..."

"It's nothing, just a small bit of insight."

Xu Chen withdrew the Sword Intent from his fingertips and smiled as he rubbed her head.

"It seems our child hasn't even been born yet, and they've already started bringing luck to their father."

"In the future, I'll leave this 'Return of Ten Thousand Swords' to them as a meeting gift."

Hearing this, Nangong Waner's eyes curved into two crescent moons from her smile.

"Mhm!"

She nodded heavily, her face overflowing with the glow of motherhood.

Then, as if suddenly remembering something, she abruptly sat up straight from Xu Chen's arms and hurriedly pulled out an exquisite Transmission Jade Slip from her storage ring.

"With such big news, I have to tell Sister Qingge and the others quickly!"

"I must let them know that I, Nangong Waner, am also very amazing!"

Looking at her impatient little expression, eager to show off, Xu Chen couldn't help but chuckle.

How did the usually cold and aloof Sword Immortal become like a little child wanting candy once she got pregnant?

Buzz—

As spiritual energy was injected, the jade slip lit up with a soft glow.

Soon, Su Qingge's cold and pleasant, yet somewhat lazy voice came from the jade slip.

"Sister Waner? Sending a message at this time, were you bullied by that bad guy again?"

In the background, the sound of Luo Hongyi cracking melon seeds could be faintly heard: "I told you, that guy is just a big pervert, Waner definitely can't handle him."

"That's not it at all!"

Holding the jade slip, Nangong Waner proudly puffed out her belly, which wasn't showing yet, her voice loud as if afraid those on the other side wouldn't hear.

"Sister Qingge, Sister Hongyi! I have good news for you!"

"I! AM! PREGNANT!"

"And Husband said it's an Innate Sword Dao Holy Embryo! It'll be a little Sword Immortal when it's born!"

Dead silence.

The other end of the jade slip was silent for a full three breaths of time.

Then, there was a burst of chaotic noise.

"What?! Pregnant?!"

This was Luo Hongyi's shocked voice, followed immediately by the crisp sound of a melon seed tray being overturned.

"Innate Sword Dao Holy Embryo? Waner, you're good! Our family is going to have a major powerhouse now!"

"Congratulations, Sister Waner."

Su Qingge's voice was also full of joy, even carrying a hint of envy.

"It seems that on this trip to the Demon Realm, Husband was indeed very hardworking."

"Of course!"

Nangong Waner tilted her chin up triumphantly. At this moment, she felt she had reached the peak of her life. She finally didn't have to envy her sisters' big bellies anymore; she was going to join the "Pregnant Women's Alliance" too!

Just then.

"What are you chatting about? So happy?"

A voice with a hint of sourness came from the doorway.

Long Aoxue had just finished handling the Dragon Palace's affairs. As soon as she pushed open the door, she saw Nangong Waner holding the jade slip, her face glowing as she showed off her achievements to the "Main Palace Empresses" over there.

"Sister Aoxue is back?"

Nangong Waner was in a great mood and took the initiative to wave.

"Perfect timing, I'm just reporting the good news to Sister Qingge and the others."

"Good news?"

Long Aoxue's gaze subconsciously fell on Waner's lower abdomen. Although the life fluctuation there was weak, that resonance originating from bloodline couldn't lie.

She's really pregnant?

Long Aoxue's footsteps paused, and her heart instantly felt like a jar of five flavors had been overturned.

Clearly, she was the one who had "deep communication" with Xu Chen first, and the frequency wasn't less than Waner's. How could the other person hit the mark in one go, while she, a True Dragon, still had no movement?

Could it be that the posture was wrong? Or... was the conception rate of the Dragon Clan too low?

"Congratulations."

Long Aoxue walked forward. Although a smile was on her face, the sourness in her tone could drift for miles.

"It seems Sister Waner's luck is indeed quite good."

"Unlike this Palace, who worked herself to death last night until her waist was about to break, yet saw no movement."

As she spoke, she also gave Xu Chen a resentful look. That gaze clearly said: Are you being biased?

“Ahem.”

Xu Chen's scalp felt numb from that look. He quickly stood up and pulled this jealous Empress into his arms as well, activating his Master of Balance mode.

"Aoxue, don't be anxious."

"The Dragon Clan bloodline is powerful, so conception is naturally not easy. This shows our child is still gathering strength, preparing to hold out for something big."

"Besides..."

Xu Chen leaned into her ear and smiled mischievously:

"Since you're not pregnant, it means we still need to keep working hard."

"Tonight, even if this husband has to exhaust himself to death, I will help you make up for this regret."

"Go away! Who wants you to exhaust yourself?"

Long Aoxue's face turned red, and she spat at him, but the bit of unhappiness in her heart mostly dissipated with it.

She looked at the blissful Nangong Waner, then at the man beside her who, though flirtatious, was indeed reliable, and a smile couldn't help but tug at the corners of her mouth.

"Alright, stop being so mushy here."

Long Aoxue composed her emotions, regaining her competence as an Empress, but a complex glint flashed in her eyes.

Seeing Waner's happy face, although she was sour, she also realized one thing—this man's footsteps would not stop. Since she couldn't stop him from going out to plague other women, then it would be better to... plague the person she disliked the most.

"Since Sister Waner is pregnant, we'll have to be more careful with the upcoming itinerary."

"Xu Chen, weren't you always clamoring to find the best treasures for the child?"

"As it happens, the neighboring Divine Phoenix Clan has a 'Rebirth Divine Fire' that has been passed down for a million years."

"That thing is useless to our Dragon Clan, but for tempering the physique, especially for forging the foundation of a human, it has heaven-defying effects. If we can get it to baptize the child..."

"Rebirth Divine Fire?"

Xu Chen's eyes lit up; that was indeed a good thing. But then he looked at Long Aoxue suspiciously.

"Wait, I remember the last time I said I wanted to go to the Divine Phoenix Clan, someone wanted to bite me to death? Why the sudden change of heart today?"

"Hmph, that was then, this is now."

Long Aoxue turned her head away, her lips curling into a cold smile filled with a bit of black-bellied mischief.

"I didn't let you go before because I was afraid your soul would be hooked by that mixed-feather chicken."

"But now..."

She looked Xu Chen up and down, seemingly having full confidence in his "beast-taming" ability.

"That Divine Phoenix Clan Matriarch, Feng Jiuyou, always acts all pure, noble, and aloof. When she sees me, her nose is always in the air. This Palace has long found her eyesore."

Speaking to this point, Long Aoxue leaned into Xu Chen's ear, her tone carrying a hint of instigation and an expectation of watching a good show:

"Husband, since you can even tame this Palace, a True Dragon."

"Then are you interested in challenging that arrogant phoenix?"

"This Palace really wants to see what kind of expression that insufferable Feng Jiuyou will make when she is also... ahem, 'subdued' by you just like me."

"I imagine it must be quite spectacular, right?"

Seeing the cunning light in Long Aoxue's eyes—the kind that says "it's better to drag someone down with me than to suffer alone"—Xu Chen understood instantly.

Good grief.

Is this the legendary "plastic sisterhood"? Not only does she not want to hold an umbrella for others while she's getting soaked, she even wants to tear their umbrella apart?

However...

This suggestion is exactly what I was thinking!

"Since Madam has said so..."

A playful smile curled on Xu Chen's lips. He reached out to wrap his arm around Long Aoxue's waist and gave her a heavy kiss on the cheek.

"Then this husband will naturally fulfill your wish."

"Let's go!"

"We're heading to the Divine Phoenix Clan right now!"

"To borrow the fire! And while we're at it... help Madam vent some anger!"