10: The morning sun heralds the good news of pregnancy, while the cold ice protects the unborn child with deep love.

The faint light of dawn pierced through the cracks of the cave, falling upon the two sleeping in each other's arms.

Lin Chen woke up first. Looking at Lin Qingxue sleeping soundly in his arms, his eyes were filled with tenderness as his fingertips gently caressed her cheek.

Clear Snow's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she slowly opened her eyes. At first, there was confusion in her blue eyes, but then a smile rippled across them.

"Husband, good morning."

Her voice was soft and sweet, carrying the laziness of having just woken up.

Lin Chen lowered his head and planted a kiss on her forehead: "Good morning, Clear Snow."

Just then, the System notification sound rang out abruptly, yet it was exceptionally pleasant to the ear.

[Ding—Detected that Lin Qingxue has successfully conceived. Pregnancy period: 300 days.]

Both of them were stunned, and then a tremendous joy surged into their hearts.

Clear Snow sat up abruptly, her small hand resting on her lower abdomen, her eyes glistening with tears: "Husband, I... do I have a baby?"

Lin Chen held her hand, feeling the trembling of her fingertips, and nodded heavily: "Yes, we have a baby."

He pulled her into his arms, his voice filled with irrepressible laughter: "The dragon phoenix pill really works."

Clear Snow buried her face in his chest, weeping with joy, her nine tails swaying happily, brushing against the ground with a rustling sound.

[Name: Lin Chen]

[Race: Perfect Ancient God (Tier 2)]

[Rank: 45]

[Attributes: Strength 200175, Agility 200175, Physique 200175, Spirit 200250]

[Skills: Ancient Gods Body (Enhanced), Ancient Gods Pressure (Enhanced), Ancient Gods Divine Sense (95 km)]

[Traits: Law Affinity]

[Name: Lin Qingxue]

[Race: Ice and Snow Nine-Tailed White Fox (mythical-grade)]

[Rank: 45]

[Attributes: Strength 245, Agility 355, Physique 245, Spirit 505]

[Skills: Ice and Snow Divine Power, Nine-Tails Power, Charm, Shapeshifting, Ice Arrow, Ice Domain]

[Pregnancy period: 300 days (Conceived)]

[Remaining mission time: 85 hours]

"Husband, I'm a little hungry."

Clear Snow wiped away her tears, touched her belly, and her face glowed with maternal radiance.

Lin Chen nodded with a smile: "I'll go get something to eat, you stay here and be good."

He walked out of the cave, his Divine Thought locking onto a few silver-grade flying birds not far away, and Law Affinity triggered Wind Blade.

With a few swooshing sounds, the birds fell to the ground in response, were swept to him by the wind, and were instantly cleaned.

He set up a gold-grade grill, invoked the power of fire to roast them, and as the grease dripped down, the aroma filled the air.

Clear Snow stood at the cave entrance watching, a gentle smile on her lips: "Husband is amazing."

Lin Chen turned back and smiled: "It'll be ready soon, we need to nourish our baby too."

Clear Snow's cheeks flushed slightly, and she gently stroked her lower abdomen, her eyes full of anticipation.

After breakfast, the two continued to venture deep into the Shattered Battlefield, Lin Chen's Divine Thought remaining vigilant at all times, not letting Clear Snow be in any danger.

On the way, they encountered a group of green-skinned orcs who, upon seeing Clear Snow, revealed greedy looks and charged over, brandishing their battle axes.

[Monster Name: Green-skinned Orc]

[Rank: 6 (diamond-level)]

[Quality: Common]

[Attributes: Strength 500, Agility 300, Physique 400, Spirit 50]

"Courting death."

Lin Chen's eyes turned cold suddenly, and Law Affinity triggered the power of thunder.

Boom! Several bolts of lightning struck down, and the orcs instantly turned into charred remains, then into dust.

Clear Snow was startled, then immediately said with relief: "Husband, don't scare the baby."

"Don't worry, the commotion wasn't big."

Lin Chen put his arm around her, his tone doting, "Let's go look over there."

A golden light flashed in the valley ahead, and Lin Chen's Divine Thought probed it, discovering it was a diamond treasure chest.

[diamond treasure chest]

[Quality: Rare]

[Note: Contains diamond-level rare items]

He walked forward and performed Sublimation twice without hesitation.

[Ding—diamond treasure chest → epic treasure chest → legendary treasure chest]

[legendary treasure chest]

[Quality: Rare]

[Note: Contains Legendary Rank rare items]

Opening the treasure chest, a crystal-clear jade pendant lay quietly inside, emitting a gentle glow.

[Obtained: Legendary Rank · Fetus Protection Jade]

Lin Chen raised an eyebrow and performed Sublimation on the jade pendant twice.

[Ding—Legendary Rank Fetus Protection Jade → mythical-grade Fetus Protection Jade → eternal-grade Fetus Protection Jade]

[eternal-grade · Fetus Protection Jade]

[Effect: After wearing, it can protect the fetus, block fatal damage, and nourish the fetus's growth]

"This is good."

Lin Chen tied the jade pendant around Clear Snow's neck, "You'll be safe once you wear it."

Clear Snow touched the jade pendant, feeling the warmth inside, and smiled sweetly: "Thank you, husband."

The two continued on and encountered a few Elf Survivors who, seeing Lin Chen's formidable strength, wanted to form an alliance.

"Strong one, how about we travel together? We can look out for each other."

The leading Elf Archer asked politely.

Lin Chen shook his head indifferently: "No need."

He didn't want to be disturbed, especially now that Clear Snow was pregnant, so caution was paramount.

Seeing him refuse, the Elves didn't pester him and left tactfully.

Clear Snow leaned against his side: "Husband, they don't seem like bad people."

"One must always be on guard against others."

Lin Chen ruffled her hair, "It won't be too late to make friends after the baby is born."

Clear Snow nodded obediently, her nine tails gently rubbing against his arm.

In the afternoon, the two rested by a lake. Clear Snow leaned under a tree reading a book, while Lin Chen circulated Law Affinity to perceive the power of heaven and earth.

A few gold-grade water monsters crept closer, but Lin Chen's Divine Thought stirred slightly, triggering the power of water currents.

The water monsters were trapped by an invisible wall of water, then crushed into pulp by water pressure, turning into bloody water that merged into the lake.

Clear Snow looked up for a moment, then lowered her head again with peace of mind, having absolute trust in Lin Chen's strength.

As the sun set, Lin Chen found a spacious stone cave and set it up properly with gold-grade furniture.

"Husband, are we resting here tonight?"

Clear Snow stroked her lower abdomen, her eyes full of tenderness.

"Yes, it's safe here."

Lin Chen lit a campfire, "I'll go get some fresh fish to nourish you."

He walked to the lakeside, Law Affinity triggered the water currents, and several platinum-grade big fish automatically leaped onto the shore.

After cleaning them, he roasted them; the fish meat was tender and fragrant.

Clear Snow ate quite a bit and gave a satisfied burp: "What husband makes is really delicious."

Lin Chen smiled and wiped her mouth: "If you like it, eat more; it's good for the baby."

As the night deepened, the two lay on the gold-grade soft couch. Clear Snow curled up in Lin Chen's arms, listening to his heartbeat.

"Husband, will the baby look like you or me?"

She asked softly, her eyes full of longing.

"As beautiful as you, and as powerful as me."

Lin Chen laughed, gently stroking her long hair.

Clear Snow chuckled and rubbed against him in his arms: "That would be best."

She yawned and soon fell into a deep sleep, a happy smile on her face.

Lin Chen lowered his head, looking at her tranquil sleeping face and the Fetus Protection Jade around her neck, his heart filled with peace.

[Remaining mission time: 80 hours]

He circulated Ancient Gods Power, set up multiple layers of defense at the stone cave entrance, and expanded his Divine Thought to 95 km, staying vigilant for any disturbances.

As long as he could keep her and the child safe, he would not hesitate even if it meant being an enemy to the entire world.

The night deepened, the campfire burned quietly, illuminating the two embracing, warm and peaceful.