86: Chapter 86 Fifty Offspring! A Premium Lottery!

Ye Changge felt refreshed as he slightly turned his head to look at Zhao Qingli, who was snuggling closely beside him.

The morning light spilled through the window lattice onto her fair face, with unshed tears still clinging to her eyelashes.

She occasionally furrowed her brows slightly in her sleep, as if she were still uneasy.

His heart softened.

Last night, in order to comfort this young girl who had just experienced her first time and was burdened with the pain of losing her father and the pressure of survival, he could be said to have been extremely gentle.

And at the height of her passion, she had unconsciously hugged his neck, murmuring "Daddy" over and over with a sob, expressing her longing for her deceased father.

Ye Changge sighed softly. He really didn't know if this weakness of having a soft heart was good or bad in the dog-eat-dog Cultivation World.

But since things had come to this, he would certainly take responsibility.

He really couldn't rest easy leaving this sister and brother in this chaotic and peril-filled small market.

The Ye Family of Longmai Mountain was now considered a power in its own right, more than enough to protect the two of them.

He gently stroked the black hair Zhao Qingli had scattered on the pillow and called out softly, "Qingli, it's time to get up."

Zhao Qingli's eyelashes trembled slightly as she slowly opened those eyes that were still misty.

Seeing the handsome face close at hand, the memories of last night flooded back, and her cheeks instantly flushed. She shyly lowered her eyes, her voice raspy from the aftermath:

“Hus... husband...”

“Mm,” Ye Changge responded, helping her sit up,

“Pack up. I'll take you back to Longmai Mountain today to settle in. When Xiao Guang is a bit older and his Foundation is more solid, I will fulfill the promise I made to your father and send him to the Qingyun Sect.”

“Okay, I'll listen to husband.”

Zhao Qingli nodded obediently. Although her body was still a bit uncomfortable, there was a sense of stability in her eyes, as if she had found her pillar of support.

“Don't worry, since you've entered the gates of my Ye family, I naturally won't mistreat you.”

Ye Changge helped her pull her collar together and said warmly,

“There are already several sisters at home, all with very good personalities; you'll get used to it slowly. The Spiritual Qi at Longmai Mountain is decent, and the environment is quiet and elegant, suitable for quiet Cultivation.”

He thought to himself that although the “Spirit Nurturing Body” mentioned by the System didn't have a clear specific effect, as the name suggested, it was very likely related to gestation, living beings, or even the talent of offspring.

Once he reached Sky Dome Immortal City, he could take note to look through related ancient texts or ask around for information.

Hearing this, a warm current flowed through Zhao Qingli's heart. She gave a soft “Mm,” and a genuine, reliant smile appeared on her face.

With Ye Changge's support, she freshened up a bit and changed back into that emerald green dress,

however, her hair bun had been changed to a married woman's style, fixed with a green jade hairpin that Ye Changge had casually gifted her, adding a bit of gentle charm.

Soon, the sister and brother had packed their few belongings,

mainly consisting of a few precious Spiritual Plants that Zhao Qingli had carefully transplanted, some of her mother's relics, and a few items left behind by Zhao Yan.

Although Xiao Guang was somewhat bewildered by the sudden appearance of a “brother-in-law” overnight,

seeing the sorrow on his sister's face fade significantly,

and seeing her great trust in this Senior Ye of Bufan bearing, he obediently followed the arrangements.

Ye Changge summoned Xiao Jin, took the three of them aboard, and turned into a golden stream of light, flying straight toward Longmai Mountain.

In just half a day, they arrived at the square in front of the Changsheng Hall in the core area of the Ye family.

The light of the escape faded as he directly commanded Xiao Jin to fly up to Changge Hall.

The one who first came out to greet them was Lu Shiyin, dressed in a water-blue palace gown with a gentle temperament.

She was startled at first to see her husband, who was supposed to be heading to the Immortal City, suddenly return.

But as her gaze swept over the exquisite yet somewhat nervous and shy young girl beside Ye Changge, and another boy whose features somewhat resembled the girl's and who was also a bit at a loss,

she understood instantly.

Before Ye Changge could even speak, Lu Shiyin had already revealed a gentle smile, stepped forward a few paces, and said softly:

“Husband, you're back. This... must be the new sister, right? It's been a long journey.”

She looked at Zhao Qingli with a friendly gaze.

Hearing this, a smile rose at the corners of Ye Changge's mouth, and he inwardly praised Shiyin's intelligence and magnanimity.

He reached out and lightly squeezed Lu Shiyin's hand, saying:

“As expected of my Shiyin, you truly understand me.”

Then he turned to the Zhao siblings and introduced:

“Qingli, Xiao Guang, this is my Dao Companion, Lu Shiyin. You can just call her Sister Shiyin. I need to go out on business for a while. If you need anything at home, you can just look for her.”

Zhao Qingli quickly pulled her brother and gave a proper salute: “Qingli (Xiao Guang) greets Sister Shiyin.”

Lu Shiyin nodded with a smile and personally helped the two up, her tone gentle:

“Since we are one family, there's no need for such formalities. Sister, you must be tired from the journey. Come with me, let's get you settled and rested first.”

She was meticulous; seeing a trace of sorrow still lingering in Zhao Qingli's brow and her walking posture appearing awkward, she knew that this young girl had likely just experienced a major change and that her relationship with her husband was newly established, requiring extra consideration and care.

Since her husband had specifically brought her back, this woman must have something special about her,

perhaps an extraordinary Spiritual Root or a unique Physique; she would find out in the future.

Seeing that Lu Shiyin was handling things considerately and thoroughly, the last trace of concern in Ye Changge's heart vanished.

He didn't stay long. After a few simple instructions, he leaped back onto Xiao Jin's back,

under the effect of a Concealment Formation, he turned into an almost invisible pale gold stream of light, soaring into the sky and continuing to speed toward the distant Sky Dome Immortal City.

Time flew like an arrow, and the journey of over a month passed quietly amidst Cultivation and travel.

High in the sky, the astral winds were piercingly cold.

Ye Changge sat cross-legged amidst Xiao Jin's broad back feathers, his body enveloped in a faint layer of spiritual light as he entered a state of meditative breathing.

The Yin Yang Creation Art operated slowly, absorbing the essence of the Mid-Grade Spirit Stone in his hand, consolidating the Foundation Establishment Second Layer Realm he had recently broken through to.

Only a few days' journey remained until Sky Dome Immortal City.

Just as his mind was calm—

[Ding! Detected that the Host's total number of direct and concubine-born offspring has surpassed fifty! Accomplished the ‘Prosperous Progeny V’ milestone! Reward: One Advanced Lucky Draw opportunity!]

The System notification sounded in his mind without warning, clear as day.

“Hmm?” Ye Changge's mind shook, and he woke from his meditation, a flash of pleasant surprise in his eyes,

“Fifty already? And it's an Advanced Lucky Draw!”

With the number of wives and concubines increasing and the passage of time, the growth rate of offspring was indeed impressive.

This “Advanced Lucky Draw” sounded higher in level than a regular draw; presumably, the rewards would be even more bountiful.

With a thought, his consciousness sank into the System space.

The familiar phantom of a giant roulette wheel appeared before his eyes, but this time the light on the wheel's sections was even more brilliant,

the divisions were also more detailed. Besides common areas like “Cultivation Technique,” “Magic Treasure,” “Medicinal Pill,” “Spiritual Pet,” “Skill,” and “Heaven And Earth Treasure,”

there were also sections like “Secret Realm Clues,” “Special Legacy,” and “Rare Treasures” shimmering with enticing light, while the “Other” section appeared deep and mysterious.