417: Chapter 417 Returning to the Xu Family! Taking the Wives Out for Some Fresh Air

"Pass down the order, the entire army is to strike camp!"

Xu Chen's calm voice, wrapped in Spiritual Qi, spread clearly throughout the core camp of the Myriad Realms Battlefield.

Following this command, the deafening sound of war drums rose and fell continuously. The Pojun Imperial Guards stationed everywhere assembled quickly, turning into well-trained torrents of steel as they orderly boarded the Void Imperial Ships that blotted out the sky.

The Formation core of the flagship lit up with a dazzling divine glow.

The massive fleet slowly ascended. Terrifying energy fluctuations directly tore through the spatial barriers of the Myriad Realms Battlefield, constructing a wide Void passage leading to the Central Prefecture.

Half a day passed in the blink of an eye.

The midday sun was bright and warm, unreservedly spilling over the Xu Family's magnificent city walls that stretched for a hundred thousand miles.

At this time, the Xu Family had already turned into an ocean of joy. Not only the direct descendants of the Xu Family, but also the subordinate forces attached to them, and even the top Holy Lords from all over the Eastern Desolation had been waiting in the outer areas early on.

When the sky-blotting Void fleet broke through the clouds and slowly descended over the Central Prefecture.

"We respectfully welcome the Great Emperor's triumphant return!"

The cheers, like a mountain tsunami, swept through the ancient city like rolling thunder. The sky was filled with colorful auspicious snow condensed from pure Spiritual Qi, and countless phantoms of immortal birds frolicked and danced in the clouds. The scene was grand and unprecedented.

Xu Chen did not linger in the outer areas. He merely raised his hand slightly from a distance, using a wave of Great Emperors Law to lift the Cultivators who were kneeling to welcome him, and then piloted the flagship straight into the deepest part of the Xu Family's headquarters.

The transfer of massive resources and the settlement of prisoners would naturally be handled by the Grand Elder and his people.

Xu Chen did not delay for a moment. With a flash of his body, he crossed multiple palaces and arrived at the Imperial Garden deep within the inner court.

Compared to the noise and excitement outside, this Imperial Garden, specially built for the female Family members, appeared exceptionally quiet and elegant. Creation Qi, so thick it almost turned into mist, flowed among the flower bushes, and several docile immortal deer leisurely drank water by the spiritual spring.

Walking along a small path paved with jade stones, a clear and melodious sound of a zither drifted out from the octagonal pavilion ahead.

Inside the pavilion, thick silkworm cushions were laid out.

Two peerless beauties, both heavily pregnant but with completely different temperaments, sat opposite each other at a white jade stone table.

The woman on the left wore a slim-fitting, elegant long dress and a pair of exquisite gold-rimmed glasses on her nose. Although her figure had become much fuller due to her pregnancy, her shrewd and capable intellectual 'big sister' aura had not diminished in the slightest.

Shang Qingdai was flipping through a thick stack of Jade Slip ledgers in her hand, her delicate brows slightly furrowed as she couldn't help but let out a soft sigh.

"The Grand Elder just sent word that three more complete Great World treasuries have been transported back from the front lines. The divine gold and immortal materials are piled so high they won't even fit in the storehouses. Just the task of cataloging them will probably exhaust several of the accountants below."

Sitting opposite her was Gong Yu, who was holding an ancient zither.

Today, Gong Yu was wearing a light blue wide-sleeved Flowing Immortal Dress, and her entire being exuded a tranquility like an orchid in a secluded valley.

Her eyes, which were once dim and lightless, had been healed by the Creation Divine Liquid and were now as clear as autumn waters.

Hearing this, Gong Yu stopped her jade-like fingers from plucking the zither strings and covered her mouth as she chuckled softly.

"Sister Shang, you are truly blessed but don't realize it. The Grand Elder also has good intentions; knowing you are with child, he specifically sent the top-tier fetal-protection divine medicines back to the rear immediately. After all, the territory Husband conquered this time is too vast. Other families would beg for this kind of trouble."

Shang Qingdai took off her gold-rimmed glasses and rubbed her brow.

"It's not that I'm complaining about being tired. I'm afraid that Husband is only focused on expanding territory over there; if he gets hurt, those clumsy guards won't be able to look after him properly. And now, as the due date gets closer and closer, he's nowhere to be seen."

"Oh? Who is secretly badmouthing me behind my back?"

A rich male voice, carrying a hint of playfulness and laughter, rang out leisurely from outside the pavilion.

Shang Qingdai and Gong Yu both shuddered.

The Jade Slip in Shang Qingdai's hand fell onto the cushion with a 'clack'. She snapped her head up, and her beautiful eyes instantly filled with crystalline mist.

Gong Yu simply set the ancient zither aside, and disregarding her heavy body, she grabbed her skirt and tried to stand up to greet him.

"Don't move, both of you sit still."

Xu Chen strode into the pavilion. He completely retracted his Great Emperor pressure, which was enough to crush a galaxy, not letting a trace of it show for fear of disturbing the fetuses in their wombs.

He walked up to the two women in a few steps, opened his wide arms, and tightly pulled these two capable wives who had stayed behind to guard the rear into his embrace.

A familiar masculine scent mixed with a faint aroma of ambergris washed over them.

Shang Qingdai's eyes reddened. She simply buried her cheek in Xu Chen's chest and lightly hammered his shoulder twice with her small fists, her tone full of coquettish resentment.

"So you finally know to come back! You've been gone for so long, do you have any idea how worried we've been at home!"

Gong Yu leaned quietly against Xu Chen's other shoulder, her bright eyes greedily gazing at his profile as if she couldn't see enough of him. She reached out a slender finger and gently smoothed a crease on Xu Chen's collar, her voice as soft as water.

"It is enough that Husband has returned safely. The front lines are dangerous with swords and spears; Husband has worked hard."

"With you two thoughtful managers guarding the rear for me, I have full confidence while fighting at the front."

Xu Chen smiled and lowered his head, planting an affectionate kiss on each of their foreheads.

Then, he released his arms and half-squatted, gently placing his broad, warm palms over Shang Qingdai's and Gong Yu's high, protruding bellies.

The Great Emperor-level Hongmeng Origin turned into the purest warm current of vitality, slowly flowing into them through his palms.

Feeling the strong yet faint rhythmic movements under his palms, the murderous intent in the depths of Xu Chen's eyes completely dissolved, turning into the paternal love of a father.

"Not bad, not bad. It seems these two little fellows have been raised extremely well by you. With this Innate bone structure, even without being piled with divine medicine, they are guaranteed to be Saint seeds from birth."

Xu Chen took the opportunity to pinch Shang Qingdai's full and rounded waist, earning an annoyed glare from the 'God of Wealth' beauty.

"Husband is now the co-lord of the heavens, yet your improper personality hasn't changed a bit."

"What of being a Great Emperor? Behind closed doors, a Great Emperor is still your man."

Xu Chen replied righteously and sat down on a jade stool nearby, picking up the cup of spiritual tea Shang Qingdai had been drinking and draining it in one gulp.

Just as the atmosphere in the pavilion was extremely warm and harmonious.

From outside the garden came a burst of talking and laughing noise.

"Sister Shang, Sister Gong Yu, we're back!"

Accompanied by a clear and melodious voice, Su Qingge led a large group of peerless beauties in a grand procession into the Imperial Garden.

Luo Hongyi wore a fire-like red dress, her figure enchanting and hot; Nangong Waner carried a long sword on her back, her temperament cold and ethereal; Bai Ningbing and Lin Qingxue were like a pair of twin snow lotuses, beautiful and aloof.

Following closely behind were the mother and daughter Ye Jiayin, who had just been brought back to the Xu Family, as well as Ji Qingyun and Tuoba You, who were also pregnant and had been brought out of the forbidden zone by Xu Chen.

A dozen or so peerless beauties gathered together, each with her own unique charm, directly making the exotic flowers and rare plants in the garden pale in comparison.

Seeing the group of sisters returning in triumph, Shang Qingdai and Gong Yu's joy deepened. They quickly signaled the maids to add soft couches and tea snacks to the garden.

"Everyone has worked hard fighting outside, sit down and rest. I was just telling Sister Gong Yu that this wonderful garden was only missing you all to make it lively." Shang Qingdai warmly pulled the newly joined sisters aside to chat.

Su Qingge naturally walked to Xu Chen's side. She did not sit but instead reached out her onion-white jade hands to gently massage Xu Chen's shoulders, her movements full of dignity and grace.

For a time, the entire Imperial Garden was filled with constant laughter and chatter.

Some were sharing thrilling experiences from the Myriad Realms Battlefield, some were exchanging tips on prenatal care, and others were teasing and comparing with each other.

Ye Jiayin, the former Ancient Demon Venerable, had also dropped all her airs in front of Shang Qingdai, curiously asking about the details of the Xu Family's merchant guild operations.

And the immensely strong Tuoba You was staring greedily at the top-grade spiritual fruits on the table, her cheeks stuffed full while she didn't forget to praise the Xu Family's food as delicious in a muffled voice.

Xu Chen leaned against the back of his chair, his eyes slightly closed, enjoying Su Qingge's perfectly pressured massage.

His ears were surrounded by the melodious coquettishness and laughter of his lovely wives, and his every breath was filled with various enchanting fragrances.

For a man, the ultimate domestic bliss was nothing more than this.

"Everyone, quiet down for a moment."

Xu Chen slowly opened his eyes, his deep gaze containing a warm smile.

Hearing the head of the household speak, the women in the garden stopped their conversations in unison, their beautiful eyes falling on Xu Chen at the same time.

"During this time, with all the fighting and killing outside, everyone's nerves have been strained. Those who stayed home to nurse your pregnancies have also worked day and night, living in fear."

Xu Chen picked up a fresh cup of tea from the table, his gaze sweeping across the face of each of his confidantes.

"From today onwards, all those external trivial matters will be handed over to the Elders. Your only task is to be as comfortable as possible here in the Xu Family."

Xu Chen stood up and opened his arms, his tone carrying a sense of dominance and bottomless favoritism for his own women.

"Let's go, I'm taking you out for some fresh air! For tonight's grand celebration banquet of the century, I, the Emperor, want the Myriad Realms to see clearly that Xu Chen's wives are the most noble women in this world!"