68: Chapter 68 Little Golden Bean

Ye Changge returned home.

Having returned from the Lingxiao Sect, Ye Changge was anxious about his children at home. After settling in several of his clan uncles, he went first to visit Ye Bufan.

Bufan's courtyard was quiet. The little fellow was sitting cross-legged on a stone bench in the courtyard, closing his eyes to regulate his breath. The spiritual power fluctuations around his body were significantly more solidified than before, and his complexion was much ruddier.

Ye Changge quietly probed with his Divine Sense and could clearly perceive that although the spiritual power flowing through Bufan's Meridians was still not very thick, it was much purer and smoother than before. The hope gu seemed to have truly taken effect.

"Father." Ye Bufan noticed the movement, opened his eyes, and joy filled them.

Ye Changge approached and ruffled his hair: "How do you feel? Is there any discomfort in your body?"

"No, on the contrary, I feel much smoother when I Cultivate." Ye Bufan answered earnestly, "That thing Father gave me... it must be very precious, right? Thank you, Father."

"As long as it is useful to you, it is good." Ye Changge felt gratified in his heart, gave a few more instructions on the key points of Cultivation, and then left with peace of mind.

Next, he turned to the small courtyard of Liu Yiyi and Ye Tian.

Before he even entered the door, he heard a child's tender yet earnest voice coming from inside:

"Little Bean, you must be good and bask in the sun today. Father said that this way you can grow up quickly."

Pushing the door open and entering, he saw Ye Tian squatting in front of a plot of spiritual soil specially set aside in the courtyard, carefully watering the "Green Origin Bean General" that had already sprouted emerald green shoots.

The sprouts were only an inch long, but they faintly emitted a light, cyan spiritual glow, full of vitality.

Several slightly younger brothers and sisters were gathered around, watching curiously.

"Little Ye Tian, let us touch it~" Ye Zhi tugged at Ye Tian's sleeve and begged.

"No, no!"

Ye Tian spread his little arms to protect the bean sprouts, his small face serious, "Father said that Little Bean is very fragile right now and cannot be touched recklessly! When it grows up and becomes powerful, I will let you see it!"

"Stingy!" Ye Ruyi was wearing a goose-yellow magical robe, her hair tied into two buns, looking like a carved jade figurine.

At this moment, she was pouting, her face full of grievance.

Just as she saw Ye Changge enter, Ye Ruyi's eyes lit up. She immediately ran over, clattering all the way, and hugged his leg to complain: "Father! Brother Ye Tian won't let us see his beans!"

Ye Changge couldn't help but laugh. He bent down to pick up his little daughter and pinched her soft cheeks: "Brother Ye Tian is protecting the beans. When the beans grow up and turn into many bean soldiers to play with you, how about that?"

"Really?" Ye Ruyi blinked her big eyes.

"Of course." Ye Changge smiled. Suddenly remembering something, he moved his mind and took out an object from his Spirit Beast bag.

With a flash of golden light, a palm-sized, golden-bodied little mouse with rolling eyes appeared in his palm. It was exactly the "Treasure-Seeking Rat" obtained from the Bandit Cultivator.

"Wow! It's a little mouse!" Ye Ruyi immediately forgot her previous grievance and cried out in surprise. The other children also curiously gathered around.

The Treasure-Seeking Rat had been locked in the Spirit Beast bag for a long time and was already bored to death.

Now seeing the light of day again, and being stared at by a group of children with bright eyes, it subconsciously wanted to escape, but was soothed by a trace of Ye Changge's irresistible Divine Sense.

Ye Changge secretly transmitted his voice: "Little guy, from now on, follow my daughter, play with her, and protect her well. If you do well, there will be no shortage of Spirit Stones and spiritual fruits for you; if you dare to be negligent or hurt her in the slightest..." His tone was slightly cold.

The Treasure-Seeking Rat had high intelligence and immediately sensed that the person in front of it was not to be trifled with. It hurriedly squeaked twice, nodded its little head rapidly, and then fawned over Ye Ruyi by rubbing against her little hand.

Ye Ruyi felt ticklish from its rubbing and giggled. She carefully held the little mouse in her arms: "Thank you, Father! It's so cute!"

"Give it a name. From now on, it will be your little companion."

"Father, then let's call it Little Golden Bean, okay?" Ye Ruyi said with an innocent and romantic look.

Ye Changge smiled and instructed, "You must treat it well. It is very smart and can help you find some fun little things."

"Mm!" Ye Ruyi nodded vigorously, stroking Little Golden Bean's soft golden fur, unable to put it down.

Feeling its little owner's pure affection, the Treasure-Seeking Rat gradually relaxed and squinted its eyes comfortably.

After soothing the children, Ye Changge returned to the main hall of Changge Hall.

Lu Shiyin, dressed in a simple and elegant white dress, was sitting at the desk reviewing Jade Slips. Seeing him return, she raised her eyes and smiled charmingly, rising to greet him: "Husband, you are back."

Ye Changge naturally reached out and wrapped his arm around her slender waist, pulling her into his embrace: "Mm, you've worked hard these past few days. Things at home are complicated."

Lu Shiyin leaned against his shoulder, speaking softly: "It's not hard work; it's all my duty. It's Husband who has been running around and working hard; you should rest more." She paused and picked up several Jade Slips from the desk,

"By the way, I have been idle these past few days and checked the clan treasury. I found that quite a few unused Materials, Magical Artifacts, and some Spiritual Plants with decent age have accumulated. Now that Longmai Mountain is stable, the Ye Family's Talisman shop in the White Bird Market has been doing quite well. I was thinking, why not take this opportunity to hold an auction at the market?"

Her voice was gentle and clear: "Firstly, we can dispose of these idle resources in exchange for Spirit Stones or urgently needed items; secondly, it can boost the popularity of the market, attracting more Cultivators to come, which will be beneficial for the market's development and the Family's reputation in the long run. I have already drafted some preliminary plans; would Husband like to see if they are feasible?"

Ye Changge took the Jade Slips and scanned them with his Divine Sense. Seeing that the plan was detailed—with item classification, promotional strategies, venue arrangements, security considerations, and so on—he couldn't help but praise: "Lady Shiyin is thoughtful. This is a very good idea; just go ahead and do it according to your plan. If you need any support, feel free to mobilize the Family's resources."

He had little interest in such trivial business matters. With a capable and considerate wife to manage them, he was happy to be relaxed.

Moreover... he lowered his head, looking at the gentle and beautiful side profile of the person in his arms, his nose lingering with the faint fragrance on her body, and his thoughts drifted away. Instead of spending this time organizing an auction, it would be better to work harder.

Feeling her husband's burning gaze, Lu Shiyin's cheeks flushed slightly. She gave him a reproachful look, but there was little blame in her flowing eyes; instead, they held a trace of shy expectation.

Ye Changge felt a heat in his heart and said no more, lowering his head to capture those two soft and warm lips.

"Mmm..." Lu Shiyin let out a soft hum. Her body stiffened at first, then softened, her arms wrapping around his neck, responding awkwardly yet passionately.

After a long while, Ye Changge released her, still wanting more. Seeing her face like a peach blossom and her breath slightly disordered, he chuckled, picked her up horizontally, and walked towards the inner chamber. The curtains hung down gently, and the room was filled with spring.

Time flew like a shuttle, and in the blink of an eye, two more months passed. In these two months, several of the Ye Family's concubines gave birth one after another, adding new members to the Family. Ye Changge, as usual, visited and comforted them, bestowed Spirit Stones and Medicinal Pills, and named the newborns.