136: Chapter 136 Palace Master, it's time to recover your health.

Inside Tingxue Palace, unlike the bone-chilling cold of yesterday that seemed to freeze time and space, today the palace was adorned with countless warm jades, and the air flowed with a perfectly refreshing and humid coolness.

Xu Chen dismissed the maidservants waiting at the entrance and lightly stepped into the inner hall.

His gaze immediately fell upon a delicate small cradle beside the bed, which was crafted from ten-thousand-year mystic ice marrow. The cradle was completely transparent, emitting a faint blue light. It was none other than the 'Ice Emperor Scepter' rewarded by the system yesterday, now transformed into the most luxurious toy for Little Nianxue.

The little one was currently curled up in her swaddling clothes, sleeping soundly, with tiny, crystal-clear bubbles appearing at her nose with each breath, a truly delightful sight.

On the bed, Bai Ningbing was propped up against a soft pillow, holding an ancient book. She seemed to be reading, but her eyes occasionally drifted towards her daughter in the cradle. A never-before-seen tenderness graced her usually cold and frosty face.

"It seems our Palace Master is adapting to the role of a mother quite quickly."

Xu Chen chuckled softly, breaking the tranquility in the hall.

"Husband?"

Bai Ningbing looked up at the sound, a hint of surprise flashing across her somewhat pale cheeks. She instinctively tried to get up and bow.

"Don't move."

Xu Chen took a few steps forward, pressed her shoulder with his hand, and sat down on the edge of the bed.

"You just gave birth, why are you trying to be strong?"

His palm was warm, and the heat transferred through her thin nightgown, causing Bai Ningbing's body to tremble slightly. She lowered her eyes unnaturally, her voice a few shades softer:

"I am a cultivator, and also possess the Extreme Cold Holy Body. This little expenditure is nothing... I'm already much better after resting for one night."

Although she said so, her obviously weaker aura than usual and the lingering fatigue between her brows could not deceive anyone.

Although the delivery yesterday ultimately resulted in a safe mother and daughter, in order to nurture the mythical-level potential 'Ice Emperor Bloodline,' Bai Ningbing had almost exhausted all of her vital energy, spirit, and essence. If Xu Chen hadn't supplied her with Hongmeng Purple Qi in time, she probably wouldn't even have the strength to speak now.

"Much better?"

Xu Chen raised an eyebrow, gently placed his finger on her fair wrist, and after a brief examination, his brows furrowed.

"Your origin is depleted, and cold energy is stagnant. While your Extreme Cold Holy Body is formidable, it's also a double-edged sword. Currently, the cold energy in your body is excessive, and your Yang energy is insufficient. If you don't regulate it in time, you might develop chronic illness in the future, and it could even affect your cultivation progress."

"This..."

Bai Ningbing bit her lip. As the person involved, she naturally knew her physical condition. However, her personality was strong, and she didn't want her husband to worry about her as soon as he returned.

"I can slowly recuperate; there are many warming and nourishing spiritual medicines in the family..."

"How can spiritual medicine be as effective as me?"

Xu Chen interrupted her, a meaningful curve forming at the corner of his mouth.

He leaned in closer, his gaze burning as he stared into Bai Ningbing's evasive eyes.

"Ningbing, have you forgotten what kind of physique your husband has?"

"The Hongmeng Creation Body, supremely rigid and ultimate yang, encompassing all things. For you right now, I am the best 'divine medicine' in this world."

Upon hearing this, Bai Ningbing's exquisite face instantly flushed, even her crystal-clear earlobes turned tender and lovely.

She, of course, understood what Xu Chen meant by "divine medicine."

"But... it's broad daylight now..."

Her voice was as faint as a mosquito's buzz, and she glanced nervously at her daughter in the cradle beside them.

"Nianxue is still here..."

"The little one is sleeping like a pig, undisturbed by thunder."

Xu Chen reached out and gently poked his daughter's small face. Little Nianxue merely wrinkled her nose, turned over, and continued to sleep, even letting out a cute little snore.

"See?"

Xu Chen spread his hands, then put away his playful expression, his gaze becoming gentle and firm.

"Moreover, this is proper 'healing.' Your body cannot be delayed; you must quickly replenish your Yang energy and stabilize your foundation. Otherwise, for tonight's family banquet, do you intend to attend looking sickly?"

At the mention of the banquet, Bai Ningbing hesitated.

Tonight was a big day for the Xu Family, not only to welcome her husband's return but also the moment for the new sisters to formally integrate into the family. If she, an 'elder,' were absent or in poor condition, it would be disrespectful and might even cause those proud younger sisters to look down on her.

"Then... I'll listen to my husband."

Bai Ningbing finally lowered her noble head, her voice as thin as a thread.

"Just... husband, please be gentle..."

That coy, alluring demeanor, cool yet tinged with shyness, was more intoxicating than the strongest aphrodisiac in the world.

"As you command, my Palace Master."

Xu Chen chuckled softly, waved his hand, and sent out a spiritual force, slowly lowering the surrounding curtains, obscuring the amorous atmosphere in the room.

Immediately after, he did not rush to do anything, but first sat cross-legged behind Bai Ningbing, his hands resting on her back.

Boom!

The vast Hongmeng Purple Qi within his body circulated, transforming into streams of warm, mellow currents that continuously poured into Bai Ningbing's meridians through his palms.

"Mmm..."

Bai Ningbing let out a comfortable hum.

Wherever the warm current passed, the stagnant cold energy in her body melted like ice and snow, and her previously dry meridians became full again. The feeling of being enveloped in warmth made her tense body and mind completely relax.

But soon, with the continuous infusion of Yang energy, her internal temperature began to rise.

A strange tingling sensation spread from her spine throughout her entire body.

"Husband... hot..."

Bai Ningbing's consciousness became somewhat hazy, and she instinctively wanted to turn around to find a source of coolness, but instead, she directly crashed into Xu Chen's scorching embrace.

"It's good to be hot."

Xu Chen took the opportunity to pull her into his arms, looked at the hazy eyes and flushed cheeks of the beauty in his embrace, and lowered his head to kiss her slightly cool, thin lips.

"The harmony of Yin and Yang is the Great Dao."

"Ningbing, open your mouth and drink the 'medicine.'"

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(Ten thousand words omitted here...)

This 'treatment' lasted for a full two hours.

This time, Xu Chen was extremely gentle.

He was like a patient gardener, meticulously nurturing this ice lotus that had just weathered a storm.

Every guidance of spiritual energy, every intimate touch of skin, was filled with tenderness and love.

The fusion of ice and fire not only repaired Bai Ningbing's damaged origin but also allowed their auras to perfectly merge.

Bai Ningbing felt as if she had transformed into a pool of spring water, completely losing all her edges and defenses under the scorching heat of Xu Chen, instinctively clinging to him, letting him conquer her world.

It wasn't until the sun began to set in the west that the activity within Tingxue Palace finally ceased.

The curtains were drawn open.

Xu Chen leaned against the headboard, feeling refreshed, and looked at Bai Ningbing, who was soundly asleep in his arms, her face rosy and her breathing steady. He nodded with satisfaction.

After this 'deep nourishment,' Bai Ningbing not only fully recovered her origin but also showed subtle signs of improvement in her cultivation.

The Extreme Cold Holy Body, harmonized by the Hongmeng Yang Qi, became even more perfect and flawless.

"Now, tonight's banquet should allow her to outshine all the other beauties."

Xu Chen tucked her blanket in and then looked down at Little Nianxue in the cradle.

The little one had woken up at some point, her big eyes curiously staring at her father, seemingly wondering what game her parents had been playing.

"Shh—"

Xu Chen smiled and gently flicked his daughter's tiny nose.

"Don't disturb your mother; she's 'cultivating.'"

Xu Nianxue blinked, then suddenly reached out her small hand and grasped Xu Chen's finger, a pure ice spiritual energy flowing through his fingertip.

Xu Chen was stunned, then overjoyed.

"Good heavens, she can already autonomously absorb and release spiritual energy right after birth? Truly my offspring!"

His mood greatly improved, and he got up and dressed neatly.

Tonight's family banquet was a grand occasion.

Although the eight ladies in the family seemed harmonious now, when they actually sat down at the same table for dinner, that scene...

Just thinking about it was exciting.

However, as the head of the family, Xu Chen was confident he could manage the situation.

After all, he had just 'convinced' the two most difficult ones; the rest would be easy, wouldn't they?

"Someone!"

Xu Chen walked out of the inner hall and instructed the maidservants waiting at the entrance:

"Serve the Palace Master for her bath and change of clothes. Choose the ice-blue imperial dress."

"Tell the kitchen to prepare more medicinal dishes for nourishing pregnancy and supplementing vitality for the banquet, and make sure the flavors cater to both human and demon race preferences."

"Yes, Young Master!"

The maidservants respectfully responded, covering their mouths to stifle giggles as they watched their Young Master's spirited back.