340: Chapter 340 The Illusory Sea Spirit Embryo Gets Its Wish

The early morning sunlight filtered through the layered Cloud Silk curtains of the Bedchamber, spilling onto the wide dragon bed.

The air still held the lingering, rich fragrance from last night's wild indulgence.

Xu Chen kept his eyes closed, having just woken from a deep sleep. Before he could even stretch, the familiar golden light screen popped up in his mind without warning.

【Ding!】

【Congratulations to the host! Target character: Helian Yue has successfully conceived!】

【Offspring Bloodline testing in progress...】

【Detected that the offspring has perfectly inherited the mother's 'illusory sea spirit fetus' Physique and fused with the host's 'Primordial Creation' Qi, resulting in a beneficial mutation.】

【Rewards distribution:】

【1. host's Divine Soul strength has surged threefold; immunity to Divine Soul-type attacks has increased to the Quasi-Emperor level.】

【2. Obtained the top-tier illusion array Incomplete Manual: Nine Nether Immortal Slaying Array.】

【3. The cohesion of the Xu Family's Luck Golden Dragon has increased by ten percent.】

【System Note: The host's efficiency and quality of sowing seeds are simply that of a humanoid walking Luck harvester. This exotic little wildcat has a good Physique; the host is advised to keep up the good work and complete a football team as soon as possible.】

Looking at these blindingly powerful rewards, Xu Chen's sleepiness instantly vanished without a trace.

A satisfied smile curled at the corners of his mouth.

The surge in Divine Soul strength was a hard currency that even top-grade divine source couldn't buy. As for the Nine Nether Immortal Slaying Array and the Family Luck, they were just the icing on the cake.

"This exotic Bloodline truly takes root and sprouts easily."

Xu Chen sighed inwardly. From bringing her back yesterday to the System's good news this morning, the efficiency was something even he found incredible.

He opened his eyes and turned his head.

Helian Yue was lying on his right arm, sleeping soundly.

That fox-like face, originally full of wildness and coldness, now revealed a rare, charming innocence in her deep sleep. On her wheat-colored skin, the ambiguous red marks left by Xu Chen last night were still clearly visible.

On Xu Chen's left, Wu Mingkong was already awake.

The Empress was propped up on one arm, observing Helian Yue, who was wrapped around Xu Chen like an octopus, with an extremely complex gaze.

Even now, Wu Mingkong still felt that everything that happened last night was somewhat absurd. She, the dignified Empress, had actually shared this dragon bed with this exotic woman of unknown origin...

Sensing Xu Chen's gaze, Wu Mingkong withdrew her eyes, a blush creeping onto her beautiful face.

"Husband is awake." Wu Mingkong's voice was no longer as sharp as it had been in the back garden yesterday; instead, it held a touch of gentleness that she only showed in front of Xu Chen.

"Mm."

Xu Chen carefully extracted his left arm, which Wu Mingkong was leaning on, and reached out to gently stroke her slightly showing lower abdomen.

"You worked hard last night. I hope it didn't disturb the fetal Qi?"

Hearing Xu Chen's caring yet slightly teasing greeting, Wu Mingkong gave him a shy and annoyed glare.

"Husband has the nerve to say that. Last night you... you were like a wild bull, without the slightest consideration for me. If not for the protection of the National Fortune, I'm afraid I wouldn't even be able to get out of bed today."

Although Wu Mingkong complained, there wasn't a hint of blame in her eyes, only the satisfaction and happiness of being well-nourished. She proactively leaned into Xu Chen's embrace, enjoying this rare moment of warmth.

Just then, Helian Yue on the right also let out a lazy nasal sound.

She slowly opened her narrow fox-like eyes, and the first thing she saw was the image of Xu Chen and Wu Mingkong embracing.

The illusion of fighting side-by-side against a common enemy from last night instantly vanished, and the competitive instinct of a harem woman took the upper hand once again.

Helian Yue did not shy away; instead, she deliberately pressed her hot, graceful body even tighter against Xu Chen.

"Master, Yue'er is so tired..."

Helian Yue deliberately acted spoiled with a high-pitched, cloying voice that could make one's bones go soft. One of her long legs naturally draped over Xu Chen's waist, and she even shot a provocative look at Wu Mingkong.

The meaning was clear: so what if you are the Empress? On this bed, you still have to share Master's favor with me.

Wu Mingkong looked at her seductive manner, her phoenix eyes narrowing, just about to speak up and scold her.

But Xu Chen acted first.

He didn't stop the two women's hidden competition but instead reached out and gave Helian Yue's supple, wheat-colored cheek a heavy pinch.

"Ow!"

Helian Yue let out a soft cry and looked at Xu Chen pitifully.

"If you know you're tired, then behave yourself from now on." Xu Chen smiled and let go, his deep gaze falling on her flat and firm lower abdomen.

"However, seeing how hard you worked, This Young Master can make an exception today and allow you to stay in bed a little longer."

Helian Yue was stunned.

In the foreign lands, no matter how favored a concubine was, as long as the sovereign woke up, she had to immediately get out of bed to serve him with dressing and washing, otherwise it was a capital offense. Xu Chen's seemingly casual privilege left her somewhat overwhelmed by the unexpected favor.

"Because..."

Xu Chen leaned close to her ear and spoke in a voice only the three of them could hear, his tone carrying a hint of playfulness and certainty.

"In your belly, you now have This Young Master's seed. From today on, you are considered half a master of this Xu Family. Take good care of the pregnancy; if even the slightest thing goes wrong, I will hold you accountable."

Boom!

These words were like a clap of thunder exploding in Helian Yue's mind.

Having Master's seed?

She stared blankly at Xu Chen, her brain suffering a brief shutdown.

She had only submitted for less than two days!

In the foreign lands, the more powerful a race's Bloodline was, the harder it was to conceive offspring. Her illusory sea spirit fetus Physique was even one in ten thousand. She never expected that she would actually get hit so quickly!

"Mas... Master, are you telling the truth?"

Helian Yue's voice was trembling. In her narrow fox-like eyes, a mist of tears instantly spread.

She didn't doubt Xu Chen's words. In front of this powerful man, any disguise or lies were redundant.

From being treated as a blood sacrifice consumable by her biological father, to being domineeringly dragged back from the gates of Hell by this man, and now, she was actually carrying this man's flesh and blood!

This extreme contrast from Hell to heaven caused Helian Yue's defenses to completely crumble.

With this child, she would no longer be an outside piece of duckweed in this massive Imperial Clan harem, but would truly have roots!

"When have I ever lied to you?"

Looking at her excited state, Xu Chen reached out to wipe the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"In a moment, I'll have Qingge arrange for people from the Medicine Hall to come over and prepare the best divine medicine for you. Your only task now is to give me a big, healthy boy—or a little princess would be fine too."

"Mm! Yue'er will definitely give Master the most powerful child!"

Helian Yue no longer cared about vying for favor or being provocative; she suddenly lunged into Xu Chen's arms, tightly hugging the man who had given her a new life.

At this moment, this high-IQ exotic commander had completely and wholeheartedly tied her everything to Xu Chen's war chariot.

Seeing Helian Yue weeping with joy, Wu Mingkong on the side also let go of her previous hostility.

As a fellow mother, she understood all too well the sense of security that came with having a bond of flesh and blood.

"Congratulations, Husband, on gaining another offspring." Wu Mingkong smiled dignifiedly and even proactively reached out to gently pat Helian Yue's back.

"Since Little Sister is pregnant, you'll have to restrain that fighting temper of yours from now on. The Xu Family has many rules regarding pregnancy; if there's anything you don't understand, you can always come and ask me."

Wu Mingkong's words both showed the grace of the primary wife and subtly established her Senior status as someone who had 'been through it' in the harem.

Helian Yue lifted her head from Xu Chen's embrace and looked at Wu Mingkong's dignified and gentle smile. Although she knew the other was taking the opportunity to set rules, her heart was filled with such immense joy that she couldn't muster the slightest thought of resistance.

"Thank you for your guidance, Big Sister." Helian Yue obediently lowered her head.

Watching the two proud queens temporarily reach a subtle harmony because of this sudden good news, Xu Chen silently gave the System a thumbs up in his heart.

This critical reward came at the perfect time.

"Alright, everyone get up. There's still serious business to attend to today."

Xu Chen patted the shoulders of both women and rolled out of bed.