197: Qinglin Trigger System

The next morning, as the first rays of simulated dawn just chased away the chill of the starry night, the atmosphere within Chen Jun Manor was already so subtle it could be wrung out like water.

Lin Wei was the first to wake up. With her current Star Arm Level perception, she was incredibly sharp and almost immediately sensed a new... distinct, yet faintly echoing, massive aura in the manor that resonated with the Star Gazing Pavilion to the east!

That aura was scorching and noble, like the rising sun, and it contained a heart-stopping, vigorous vitality that felt as if the very level of life was transcending!

It was Yan Ji!

Moreover, the intensity of this aura... the fluctuations of this Innate Nurturing Feedback...

Lin Wei's beautiful eyes widened instantly, and she subconsciously covered her lower abdomen.

She was carrying an Innate Venerable Body!

The power of the Reverse-Feed had already benefited her immensely, causing her cultivation to skyrocket.

But the momentum of Yan Ji's Reverse-Feed... was actually far stronger than hers?!

How could this be?!

Unless...

A thought that made her heart tremble violently emerged—unless what Yan Ji was carrying was an existence even higher-level than the Innate Venerable Body!

Just then, the figure of Yun Xi appeared quietly on the terrace of the Star Gazing Pavilion to the east.

She still maintained her cold, moon-like demeanor, but those eyes—one clear and one murky—were like the most precise detector, instantly locking onto the direction of the side room.

Her brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

As a fellow bearer of an Innate King Body, she could feel more clearly than Lin Wei just how pure and vast the Reverse-Feed power coming from Yan Ji's side was!

It was almost on par with her own!

Another... King Body?!

Yun Xi's gaze subconsciously turned toward the master bedroom, her eyes complex and unreadable.

This guy... isn't his efficiency a bit too high?

And this distribution of "resources"... isn't it a bit too "evenly spread"?

A faint, subtle trace of jealousy, which she hadn't even deeply examined herself, drifted quietly through her heart like stardust.

Inside the master bedroom, Chen Jun had naturally woken up as well.

He sensed the two powerful, homologous yet distinct King Body Reverse-Feed fluctuations within the manor—like two small suns vying for beauty—and he couldn't help but curve his lips into a satisfied arc.

Very good, excellent.

Family Guarantee +2.

He stretched comfortably, as if he had only done a trivial thing, completely unaware of the storm he had ignited once again.

"Brother Jun..." Lin Wei leaned over, her tone carrying a hint of grievance and curiosity she hadn't even noticed herself, "Your Highness Yan Ji...?"

Chen Jun yawned, rubbed his eyes, and said lazily, "Hmm, her? She has good luck and has also gained something. Everyone is a neighbor, helping each other is only right."

Lin Wei: "..."

Helping each other?! Helping all the way to the bed?!

And helped to get a "gain" even more powerful than a Venerable Body?!

Looking at her husband's calm "what a beautiful day" expression, she felt a breath catch in her chest, almost unable to recover.

Just then, the door to the side room opened with a creak.

Yan Ji stepped out gracefully.

Unlike her regal and luxurious appearance yesterday...

Today, she had changed into a more form-fitting, soft pale gold dress, which perfectly highlighted her noble and maternal, gentle temperament.

The aura around her was now stable, and the barrier of the Peak Star Arm Level was teetering under the Reverse-Feed of the Innate King Body.

Her face was glowing, her eyes shimmering with natural allure, yet carrying an indescribable, noble authority.

"Sister Lin Wei, Leader Yun Xi, good morning." Yan Ji greeted them with a smile, her voice even softer and more pleasant than yesterday.

When her gaze swept over Lin Wei and Yun Xi on the terrace, it carried a subtle, tacit smile belonging to "one of their own."

Lin Wei squeezed out a smile, "Good morning, Your Highness Yan Ji. Looking at your complexion, you must have rested very well yesterday."

"Thanks to the blessings of Ancestor Chen, the Spiritual Qi here is indeed extraordinarily abundant, and I have benefited greatly." Yan Ji smiled even more sweetly, and pointedly stroked her still-flat lower abdomen.

On the terrace, Yun Xi nodded faintly in response, though her gaze lingered on the latter's abdomen for a moment.

Sensing Yun Xi's gaze, Yan Ji was not intimidated; instead, she straightened her back slightly, as if showing off something.

For a moment, the air in the manor seemed to turn into an invisible battlefield.

Spiritual Qi? Abundant?

Lin Wei and Yun Xi both snorted coldly in their hearts.

How is this abundant Spiritual Qi? This is clearly because the quality of the "seed" is too Heaven-Defying!

Just as this three-way standoff and undercurrents were surging, a timid voice interjected, breaking the subtle balance.

"Senior... Sisters... Good, good morning..."

It was Qing Lin.

She was holding that huge rainbow star lollipop, walking out of the guest room with sleepy eyes, clearly not fully awake yet.

She rubbed her eyes, looking at the three "sisters" in the courtyard who were exuding their full aura, especially when she felt the massive aura on Yan Ji that made her instinctively feel awe, she subconsciously shrank her neck, like a little rabbit that had strayed into a beast's territory.

"Good morning to you too, Qing Lin." Seeing Qing Lin, Lin Wei's mood improved slightly; at least this girl posed no threat.

Yan Ji also smiled and nodded at Qing Lin; she had no hostility toward this simple-minded "roommate."

Qing Lin looked at this one, then at that one, and finally her gaze landed on Chen Jun, who was lazily brushing his teeth at the entrance of the master bedroom. Her little face suddenly flushed, and she muttered softly:

"Senior... looks so handsome in the morning..."

Everyone: "..."

Chen Jun almost choked on his mouthwash and looked at Qing Lin helplessly.

This girl, really...

He shook his head, spat out the mouthwash, and said lazily, "Why are you all just standing there? Go eat breakfast, go Cultivate."

"Wei Wei, I want to have 'Galaxy Porridge' today."

"Okay, I'll go prepare it right away." Lin Wei immediately agreed and turned to the kitchen, fully displaying the posture of a hostess.

Yun Xi also withdrew her gaze and turned back to the Star Gazing Pavilion to continue her "secluded cultivation."

Yan Ji gave Chen Jun a sweet smile and returned to the side room to consolidate her cultivation.

Only Qing Lin remained, holding her lollipop, standing in place, looking at the kitchen, the Star Gazing Pavilion, and then the side room.

Finally, her gaze landed on Chen Jun again, her big eyes filled with confusion and... a trace of imperceptible envy.

She also wanted... to be like Sister Yan Ji, to have such a powerful aura...

She also wanted... to be closer to Senior...

This thought, like a seed, quietly took root and sprouted in her pure heart.

...

That night, the moon was bright and the stars were sparse.

The manor was quiet, with only the rustling sound of simulated night breezes brushing through the leaves.

Inside the master bedroom, Chen Jun had just calmed down Lin Wei, who was a bit emotional due to her pregnancy, and breathed a sigh of relief as he watched her drift into a deep sleep.

He leaned against the headboard, his Divine Sense moving slightly, feeling the other two powerful King Body Reverse-Feed fluctuations in the manor, which were like bright lamps in the night, stable and dazzling.

"Guarantee +2, progress is good." He muttered to himself with satisfaction and was just about to close his eyes to rest.

Suddenly—

"Creak..."

An extremely slight sound of the door being pushed open, carrying obvious hesitation and nervousness, rang out.

The master bedroom door was pushed open a crack.

A little head poked in cautiously; it was Qing Lin!

She was wearing cute pajamas printed with cartoon nebula patterns, her hair fluffy, her little face flushed, and she was still holding that... persistent rainbow star lollipop?

"Sen... Senior..." Her voice was as thin as a mosquito's, with obvious trembling, "Are... are you asleep?"

Chen Jun was somewhat surprised and raised an eyebrow as he looked at her: "Qing Lin? So late, is something the matter?"

"I... I..." Qing Lin was so nervous that her fingers were about to snap the lollipop stick. She took a deep breath, as if using up all the courage of her life, and said quickly with her eyes closed:

"Senior! I... I also want to improve! I also want to become as powerful as Sister Yan Ji! I... I can... I can pay tuition! I have lots and lots of delicious things!"

As she spoke, she held out the lollipop in her hand, as if offering some peerless treasure.

Chen Jun looked at her, both cowardly and brave, "bribing" him with snacks, and almost laughed out loud.

This girl... really is stupidly cute.

He deliberately straightened his face to tease her: "Tuition? Just with this lollipop?"

Seeing that Chen Jun's expression was off, Qing Lin became even more anxious, quickly reaching into her pajama pocket, fishing around...

Pulling out a handful of colorful... jelly beans that emitted weak energy fluctuations?

And a few pieces of ornamental Ore that did glow, but had pitifully low energy levels.

"And... and these! I've been saving them for a long time!" She looked at Chen Jun longingly, her big eyes watery, filled with the words "please, I beg you."

Chen Jun looked at her little appearance, as if she couldn't wait to empty out all her possessions, and his little bit of mischievous fun was satisfied.

He sighed, his tone "helpless": "Qing Lin, it's not that I won't help you. This 'improvement' requires... well, special Opportunity and effort; it's not something that can be exchanged for a few candies."

"I know! I know I have to make an effort!" Qing Lin nodded like a pounding garlic, her little face even redder, her voice like a thin thread, "I... I am ready! Senior... I... I am very well-behaved... I will be very obedient..."

The more she spoke, the lower her voice became, her head almost buried in her chest, even her earlobes turning bright red.

Chen Jun looked at her shy appearance, ready to be plucked, and thought about her pure, almost transparent nature; his heart stirred slightly.

Forget it, let's just treat it as... adding a different color to this boring life of lying down and winning.

Moreover, although Qing Lin's Aptitude was only that of an Acquired Moon Body, her heart was pure, and she had shown some sincerity toward him in the past; giving her a Guarantee was not out of the question.

He reached out and beckoned to Qing Lin.

Qing Lin's eyes lit up. Like a little animal receiving a pardon, she immediately clutched her "tuition," tiptoed, and carefully moved to the bedside.

"Sen... Senior..." She looked up at Chen Jun, her eyes filled with both anticipation and fear.

Chen Jun looked at the cumbersome lollipop and trinkets in her arms, casually took them and set them aside, then gently pinched her cheeks, which had an excellent texture.

"Remember, this is what you asked for." Chen Jun's tone carried a hint of playfulness.

Qing Lin nodded vigorously, her eyes firm: "Yes! I asked for it myself! I want to become powerful! After that... time with Senior, I decided I wanted to keep watching Senior... but your daughters were too scary, so I ran away... I thought if I didn't see you, I wouldn't let my thoughts run wild..."

Silly girl, even her confession was so direct and childish.

Chen Jun said no more; he wrapped his arm around her, pulling her petite, soft body, which emitted a faint sweet fragrance, into his arms.

"Mmm..."

Qing Lin let out a short gasp, then squeezed her eyes shut, her long eyelashes trembling violently like butterfly wings, her whole body tensed up.

(...To avoid censorship, one million words of indescribable details are routinely omitted here. Hmm... one is innocent and naive, the other is experienced and calm...)

Hmm...?

A poem should be provided here as proof:

She finally appeared after much calling and pleading, still holding the pipa, half-covering her face.

With affectionate, lingering glances, she thanks him for his kindness; the stars tonight are not of this world.

Qing Lin was clumsy, shy, and pleasantly surprised.

As for Chen Jun, he fully experienced the joy of an old driving school instructor teaching a student.

Just then—

【 system interface 】

...

【 Current Required Action 】: Activate 【 Absolute Guarantee 】 on Moon Body spouse Qing Lin.

1. Consume 10 years of lifespan to upgrade offspring Aptitude to Sun Body (Rank 4) 【 Confirm / Cancel 】

2. Consume 100 years of lifespan to upgrade offspring Aptitude to Radiant Body (Rank 5) 【 Confirm / Cancel 】

3. Consume 1000 years of lifespan to upgrade offspring Aptitude to Venerable Body (Rank 6) 【 Confirm / Cancel 】

Chen Jun's gaze swept over the options.

Qing Lin is only an Acquired Moon Body; her starting point is lower than Yun Xi's and Yan Ji's, just like Lin Wei's before she was pregnant.

Consuming 1000 years of lifespan can only upgrade her to an Innate Venerable Body.

However, a Venerable Body is not bad; after all, it is a Rank 6 Aptitude, and the future is promising.

The cost-effectiveness is definitely not as good as waiting until Lin Wei, Yun Xi, or Yan Ji have given birth before getting them pregnant again.

But... the child Qing Lin is carrying is his!

What father wouldn't want to give his child the best starting point?

He glanced at the lifespan on the system interface.

【 Remaining Lifespan 】: 1203 years ...+ 15 ...+ 15 ... (99.9 billion ... years)

He now has nearly 100 billion years of lifespan, although the System-acknowledged lifespan is not much, currently only over a thousand years.

But it increases by 15 seconds every second, and as he has more children, the value will become even larger.

If he upgrades 【 Longevity Multiplier 】 again, why would he worry about the System-acknowledged lifespan being insufficient? Time is his best friend.

Thinking of this...

With a thought, he confirmed!

【 Confirm Selection: 3. Consume 1000 years of lifespan to upgrade offspring Aptitude to Venerable Body (Rank 6) 】

【 Command Received 】

【 Rules taking effect! ... Guiding ... Genetic sequence optimization complete! 】

【 Operation Complete! Expected birth of offspring in 32 years. 】

【 Offspring Aptitude has been fixed: Venerable Body (Rank 6) 】

When everything returned to calm.

Qing Lin was like a lazy kitten, curled up in Chen Jun's arms.

Her little face was flushed, and a silly smile played on the corners of her mouth, as if she were still savoring the experience just now.

Qing Lin let out a soft " mm-hmm, " feeling the life quietly gestating in her abdomen.

Although the Innate Nurturing Feedback of the Venerable Body requires waiting a month, the feeling of life gestating still made the naive Qing Lin feel very special.

" Senior... I... I feel so special... so warm... " Qing Lin murmured dazedly, burrowing into Chen Jun's arms, and soon fell into a deep sleep with a satisfied smile.

Chen Jun looked at this pure sleeping face in his arms, feeling her steadily rising aura, and smiled.

He yawned, preparing to hug Qing Lin and go to sleep as well.

However, the tree wants to be quiet, but the wind does not cease.

Just as the sky was beginning to turn white, at the first glimmer of dawn—

Two powerful auras, one steady and one explosive, as if they had agreed upon it, arrived outside Chen Jun Manor almost simultaneously!

" Federal Acting Leader, Chu Yueyao, requests an audience with Ancestor Chen! "

" Liu Ruyan, requests an audience with Ancestor Chen! "

Two voices, one gentle but with unquestionable firmness, the other explosive but with a hint of imperceptible urgency, rang out at the same time!

Inside the master bedroom, Chen Jun's eyes, which had just closed, snapped open!

He glanced at the slightly bright sky outside the window, then looked at Qing Lin, who was sleeping soundly in his arms, and Lin Wei beside him, who had also been awakened and was bleary-eyed...

An extremely ominous premonition surged into his heart.

Is there no end to this?!

...

Manor living room.

Chen Jun, draped in a bathrobe, with an expression of " I'm very sleepy, don't bother me, " slumped in his Supreme lounge chair.

Lin Wei sat beside him, her expression not very good; anyone woken up repeatedly early in the morning would not be in a good mood.

And in the center of the living room stood two women with vastly different styles, yet equally graceful.

The one on the left, wearing the custom attire of the Federal Acting Leader, with a straight posture, a gentle and capable temperament, and a stunningly beautiful face, was none other than Chu Yueyao.

Her eyes were complex, carrying a hint of regret, a hint of unwillingness, and even more, a kind of determination to burn her bridges behind her.

The one on the right, in a crisp Federal General's uniform, with an agile figure and a heroic face, was none other than Liu Ruyan, who had escaped before finishing her three-month confinement, her eyes even more fierce... or rather, even more " thirsty "!

" Ancestor Chen! Madam Lin Wei! Sorry for the disturbance! " Liu Ruyan spoke first, her voice still loud, but her tone was more " sincere " than ever before:

" Your subordinate has been confined in the Gravity Abyss of the Star Shattering Belt for a few days, and has deeply reflected on my own mistakes and shortcomings! Thank you, Leader and Ancestor Chen, for giving me the Opportunity to turn over a new leaf! "

As she spoke, she gave Chen Jun a standard military salute, but her eyes were so scorching that it seemed as if she wanted to devour Chen Jun alive.

Chen Jun lazily lifted his eyelids: " Finished after reflecting for a few days? Go back and lead your troops properly. "

" Yes! Your subordinate will surely serve until my death! " Liu Ruyan replied loudly, seemingly not understanding his meaning, then immediately changed the subject, her face putting on a smile she thought was " kind " but was actually a bit " awkward ":

" However... before returning, your subordinate remembered that Ancestor Chen previously mentioned liking ' quiet '. Your subordinate feels that, as a Federal general, I have an obligation to share the burden for Ancestor Chen! "

She patted her chest, and her battle armor made a clanging sound:

" Your subordinate is willing to resign from my military post and apply for a transfer to the Pillar of Leaders garrison! I will personally stand guard for you! I Guarantee that not even a mosquito will be able to fly in and disturb you! "

Chen Jun: " !!! "

Lin Wei: " !!! "

Even Chu Yueyao on the side couldn't help but glance sideways, looking at Liu Ruyan as if looking at a lunatic.

Resigning from a real military post just to come here and be a security captain?!

Your determination to " improve " is too outrageous, isn't it?!

Chen Jun's mouth twitched, and before he could refuse.

Chu Yueyao on the side spoke up. Her voice was still gentle, but it carried an unquestionable strength:

" General Liu's loyalty to Ancestor Chen is moving. However, the matter of garrisoning is handled by designated personnel, so there is no need for the General to worry. "

She took a step forward, looking directly at Chen Jun, her eyes clear and firm:

" Ancestor Chen, Yue Yao has come today, not for official business, but for... personal reasons. "

She took a deep breath, as if having made up her mind:

" Back then, when Xuanji, Su Yuan, and Liu Ruyan were fighting for the ' quota ', I did not participate. It was not that I didn't want to, but... I believed that your value, Ancestor Chen, was definitely not just a tool for ' continuing the Bloodline '. I did not want to profane you in that way. "

Her tone carried a hint of reminiscence:

" Later, when your ' Origin ' was ' depleted ', everyone thought you were no longer of value, and many distanced themselves or betrayed you. But I did not believe it! I did not believe that such a special Physique would just go silent like that! "

" Therefore, on the day of Changxi's birth celebration, I started to take the initiative to approach you and converse with you. I believed that you would have a day to shine in the star sea again! "

Chu Yueyao's voice carried a hint of excitement:

" Now, you have proven everything. My persistence back then was not wrong! But I also regret it... I regret why I held on to those ridiculous ' principles ' back then, and didn't just... be a bit more direct like them. "

She raised her head, looking at Chen Jun with burning eyes. Beneath that gentle exterior was a determination not at all inferior to Liu Ruyan's:

" Ancestor Chen, Yue Yao has come today with no other requests. I only ask for a... chance to ' buy a ticket late '. "

" I do not ask for status, I do not ask for resources, I only ask... to have a true connection with Ancestor Chen, and to leave behind... a Bloodline bond that belongs to us. "

" For this, I am willing to pay any price! Even the position of Federal Acting Leader can be resigned at any time! "

These words were resonant, sincere, and earnest!

Even Liu Ruyan on the side was stunned, subconsciously touching her own face, starting to doubt if her " tactics " were too low-level?

Look at Chu Yueyao!

This vision!

This sentiment!

This... this is what you call high-level, damn it!

Lin Wei also looked at Chu Yueyao in shock; she hadn't expected that this woman, who was often by her husband's side, actually hid such... a fiery and persistent side?

Chen Jun looked at Chu Yueyao, looking at the undisguised sincerity, regret, and expectation in her eyes, and his heart was also slightly moved.

Chu Yueyao...

This name, in his long career as a " tool ", could indeed be considered a different kind of color.

She was not as eager for quick success and instant benefits as others, and she maintained basic respect even when he was " down and out ", and even showed seemingly unintentional care.

When his status rose, she even personally arranged everything, big or small!

So, behind all this...

It turns out... she was also lusting after my body?!!!

He gasped.

" Yue Yao... " Chen Jun spoke slowly, his tone no longer as indifferent as when he dismissed Yuehua and the others before, " I understand your feelings. "

He paused, and in Chu Yueyao's nervous gaze, he continued:

" It's just that you are also clear about my current state. I am ' sealing ' myself to seek peace of mind. And by my side... it is already quite ' lively '. "

His gaze swept pointedly over Lin Wei, as well as the Star Gazing Pavilion on the east side and the direction of the side rooms.

Chu Yueyao immediately said: " Yue Yao understands! I would never dare to hope for exclusivity, nor would I disturb Ancestor Chen's quiet cultivation! I only ask for a small corner, and to occasionally receive guidance from Ancestor Chen, and I will be satisfied! "

Her posture was extremely low, and her goal was clear—just get on the bus!

Liu Ruyan saw this and got anxious, hurriedly cutting in: " Ancestor Chen! Your subordinate is the same! No, your subordinate's requirements are even lower! Just give me a chance to ' make up for my mistakes '! Standing guard! Sweeping the floor! Serving tea and water! I am willing to do anything! "

Chen Jun looked at these two women who held high positions in the Federation, but were currently competing like they were in a bidding war, and just felt his head spinning.

He rubbed his temples and sighed:

" Fine... "

" There are still a few vacant Quiet Rooms in the back courtyard of the manor... "

Before he could finish his sentence, ecstasy erupted in the eyes of Chu Yueyao and Liu Ruyan!

" Thank you, Ancestor Chen, for your fulfillment! " The two said in unison, fearing that Chen Jun would go back on his word.

Chen Jun waved his hand, listlessly:

" ... You two figure it out yourselves. I'm tired, I'm going back to take a nap. "

After speaking, he ignored the two ecstatic women, pulled Lin Wei, and fled back to the master bedroom as if escaping.

If he stayed any longer, he feared that his " small temple " would really be burst by this group of " big Buddhas "!

In the living room, only Chu Yueyao and Liu Ruyan remained.

The two looked at each other, and the previous bit of " sympathy for each other " instantly disappeared, and invisible sparks of competition filled the air.

" Deputy Leader Chu, we will be neighbors from now on, please advise. " Liu Ruyan said with a fake smile.

" General Liu is too polite, let's ' progress ' together. " Chu Yueyao smiled gently, but her eyes were as sharp as knives.