58: Chapter 58 System Settlement: Congratulations, Host, you're pregnant with twins again!

The sun set behind the western hills, the evening clouds ablaze like fire.

The golden carriage, which had been speeding through the clouds for half a day, finally slowed its pace and descended steadily onto the square before Hall of Eternal Life, carrying with it an air of lingering, lingering intimacy.

The Nine True Dragons pulling the carriage hung their heads dejectedly, snorting heavily from their nostrils.

The journey back had been a rough one; the carriage had jolted like a sieve, making their flight exceptionally arduous, as they feared jostling the esteemed young ladies inside.

Inside the carriage.

The glow of the isolation array slowly faded.

Xu Chen, refreshed and invigorated, straightened his slightly disheveled lapels, his handsome face etched with the smugness of a 'decisive victory'. His aura as a Dao Severing King, after a bout of harmonious yin-yang union, had actually become more mellow and lucid, with a faint trace of Dao charm swirling within.

In contrast, the four beauties beside him each wore faces flushed like peach blossoms, their eyes brimming with spring-like softness, too languid to even lift a finger.

Especially Jiang Liuli and Bai Ningbing.

Though one was a divine maiden and the other a palace master, both were still relatively new to the ways of intimacy.

Faced with Xu Chen, an indefatigable 'human pile-driver', further stimulated by the unique environment of the carriage, they were now bonelessly soft, leaning limply against the divan. Their usual aloof, dignified demeanors had been utterly melted away, leaving behind nothing but the alluring charm of delicate women.

"Are we here?"

Bai Ningbing's voice was hoarse, tinged with a nasal undertone that hadn't quite faded. She reached for her Ice Soul Sword beside her to prop herself up, only to find her hand too weak to grip the hilt.

"Don't move."

Xu Chen, quick as lightning, steadied her fragrant shoulder and stole a kiss on her rosy cheek.

"After working so hard just now, don't push yourself now."

"I'll carry you down."

Bai Ningbing blushed, instinctively wanting to refuse. After all, this was the Xu Family square, with so many clansmen watching.

But before she could speak, a sudden 'buzz' echoed in her mind.

It wasn't dizziness, but a peculiar sensation. As if something new had appeared within her body, resonating with her bloodline.

At the same time.

The system, which had remained silent, finally erupted with that beautiful string of notifications in Xu Chen's mind.

[Ding! Detected host has completed the 'Heavenly Prodigy Assembly' face-slapping task and over-fulfilled the 'carquake... ahem, in-car interaction' achievement!]

[The Many Children, Many Blessings System begins settlement...]

[Congratulations, Host! Successful insemination!]

[Detected target 'Jiang Liuli' already has life seeds sprouting within. Quantity: 2 (Dragon and Phoenix Twins). Talent Potential: Accompanying phenomenon 'Dragon and Phoenix Bring Prosperity', inheriting the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Heart and Chaos Bloodline!]

[Detected target 'Bai Ningbing' already has life seeds sprouting within. Quantity: 1. Talent Potential: Innate Extreme Cold Holy Body, inheriting Ice Soul Sword Heart and Chaos Bloodline!]

[Ding! Congratulations, Host. The Xu Family branches out and prospers; family fortune surges greatly!]

[Rewards being distributed...]

Hearing this rapid succession of notifications, Xu Chen froze for a moment before an immense, wild joy surged through his heart.

Hit the jackpot!

And a double at that!

Especially Liuli, this girl actually conceived twins in one go? Dragon and Phoenix Twins?

This was the grand prize among grand prizes!

"Husband, what's wrong?"

Jiang Liuli, the most perceptive, noticed Xu Chen's momentary stiffness and asked with concern, "Is it... were you too tired just now?"

"Tired?"

Xu Chen snapped back to reality, a brilliant smile instantly blooming on his face, brighter than the fiery evening clouds.

"How could I be tired? I feel full of energy now, strong enough to take on ten Wang Tengs!"

He looked at Jiang Liuli and Bai Ningbing, his gaze so fervent it made them both feel a little uneasy.

"Don't rush to get down."

Xu Chen held the two women in place, putting on an act as he extended his fingers to rest on Jiang Liuli's fair wrist.

"On the way here, I felt both your pulses were somewhat peculiar... as if... slippery like rolling pearls?"

"Pulse?"

Jiang Liuli was taken aback. Having been sickly for years, she had become her own doctor and naturally knew what a slippery pulse signified.

Her lively eyes widened, her breathing instantly becoming rapid.

"Husband, are you saying..."

"That's right."

Xu Chen released her hand, quickly grabbed Bai Ningbing's wrist to check, then nodded emphatically.

"Congratulations to my two wives."

"You've won the lottery."

"Liuli, there are two little ones fighting in your belly."

"Ningbing, you're pregnant too. A very quiet little ice cube."

Boom—!

To the two women, this news was like a thunderbolt from the blue, yet also the most beautiful thunder they had ever heard.

Jiang Liuli instinctively covered her still-flat abdomen, tears instantly streaming down her face.

"Is it true... I'm with child?"

"Two of them?"

Since childhood, frail and sickly, she had thought she could never be a wife and mother like ordinary women. But now, not only was she cured, she was also carrying her husband's flesh and blood, and even twins?

This happiness struck too fiercely, making her feel as if she were dreaming.

Beside her, Bai Ningbing's reaction was even more adorably stunned.

She froze completely, looking down at her own belly. Those hands accustomed to decisive killing were now trembling slightly, not daring to touch.

"I... I'm going to be a mother?"

"But... I haven't learned how to smile yet..."

She looked at Xu Chen in a panic, her eyes full of helplessness. "Husband, what if the child is born with a cold, expressionless face like mine?"

"Pfft—"

Luo Hongyi and Su Qingge beside them couldn't help but laugh.

"Silly sister."

Su Qingge walked over and gently hugged Bai Ningbing. "You're cold on the outside but warm inside. Our child will definitely be the most adorable."

"Exactly! Exactly!" Luo Hongyi also leaned in, staring enviously at their bellies.

"Ah, this is so infuriating! How come it's just you two who got pregnant? I worked hard too just now!"

Luo Hongyi patted her own belly somewhat resentfully. "Looks like next time I'll have to try even harder, drain our husband dry!"

The carriage filled with joyful laughter, brimming with warmth and happiness.

Watching this scene, Xu Chen felt his heart swell with satisfaction.

"System, claim rewards!"

[Ding! Rewards distributed!]

[Reward One: Family Fortune Golden Dragon (automatically integrated into Xu Family ancestral vein). Effect: Spiritual energy concentration within Xu Family territory increases tenfold; clansmen cultivation speed increases fivefold; enlightenment chance doubles!]

[Reward Two: Two of the Nine Secrets—'Battle' Secret and 'Life' Secret. Imprinted directly into host's soul, instantly mastered to full proficiency!]

Boom!

As the rewards were claimed, Xu Chen felt as if a great Dao resonance thundered deep within his soul.

Countless ancient, complex runes evolved within his sea of consciousness.

The Battle Secret—evolving the myriad methods of the heavens, peerless in offense! The Life Secret—rebirth from a drop of blood, indestructible and immortal!

Combined with his previously acquired 'All' Secret, he now possessed three of the Nine Secrets, and all were core combat techniques.

"If I were to face trash like Wang Teng now..."

Xu Chen clenched his fist, feeling the awe-inspiring power within his body.

"...I probably wouldn't even need to move a finger. A single glare could kill him."

Meanwhile.

Outside, above Changshang Island.

The previously calm sky suddenly churned with wind and clouds.

A golden fortune dragon, ten thousand *li* long, materialized out of thin air, let out a roar that shook the heavens, then plunged headfirst into the ancestral vein beneath Hall of Eternal Life.

"Roar——!"

In an instant, spiritual energy rained down upon the island, and golden lotuses bloomed everywhere.

Countless Xu Family clansmen in seclusion felt their bottlenecks loosen, their cultivation levels soaring.

"This is... a Fortune Golden Dragon?!"

At the entrance of the main hall, Xu Changsheng, who had been drinking tea while waiting for his son's return, dropped his teacup with a 'clatter'.

He sprang to his feet, his eyes filled with incredulous delight.

"This is an auspicious omen of great fortune!"

"Could it be..."

At that moment.

The curtain of the golden carriage was drawn aside.

Xu Chen stepped down, one hand supporting Jiang Liuli, the other supporting Bai Ningbing, as if escorting two priceless treasures, moving with utmost care.

Seeing the crowd of elders and his parents rushing over, the smile on his face shone even brighter than the Fortune Golden Dragon moments before.

"Father! Mother!"

Xu Chen raised his voice, shouting loudly:

"Prepare the red envelopes!"

"We're about to strike it rich!"

"Liuli is pregnant with twins! Ningbing is pregnant too!"

"Our family is about to welcome new additions!"

This shout instantly set the entire Hall of Eternal Life square abuzz.

Ji Wushuang, who had been maintaining her empress-like composure, transformed into a crimson streak of lightning upon hearing this, instantly appearing before Jiang Liuli and Bai Ningbing.

"Oh my! My precious darlings!"

"Slowly! Slowly! Don't disturb the pregnancy!"

"You there! Grand Elder! Go fetch all the pregnancy-nurturing holy medicines from the treasury!"

"And, summon the Patriarch from seclusion! For such a momentous event, we need him to personally oversee the protection!"