11: finally found you

"Congratulations, Host. Reward obtained: Six Meridian Divine Sword, Treading Snow Without a Trace, one Blood Qi Pill."

Hearing that the task was finally completed, Duan Zhengchun immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

"Hmm? Min Min, aren't you going to rest a little longer?" Duan Zhengchun asked with a smile and concern upon seeing Zhao Min wake up.

"It's all your fault," Zhao Min said with a hint of annoyance.

"Alright, alright, it's all my fault, my fault. Here, take this as compensation." Duan Zhengchun took out the Blood Qi Pill and placed it in Zhao Min's hand.

Looking at the pill in her hand, Zhao Min felt a wave of confusion in her heart.

She sniffed it with her nose; it had no particular smell, instead carrying a faint hint of a bloody scent.

"Duan Lang, what is this?" Zhao Min asked, puzzled.

"This is a Blood Qi Pill. You'll know once you take it," Duan Zhengchun said with a smile.

"Blood Qi Pill? This is a Medicinal Pill?" Zhao Min asked in surprise.

"That's right, it's a Medicinal Pill. This Blood Qi Pill heals injuries if you have them, and if you're uninjured, it can enhance your strength."

"As for how much it can enhance, that depends on the user's Aptitude," Duan Zhengchun said with a smile.

"Really?" Zhao Min's eyes lit up.

"Of course it's true. I might deceive anyone else, but I could never deceive you."

"You are my precious darling," Duan Zhengchun said with a smile, moving slightly.

"Ah, Duan Lang, don't move around. Let me take the Blood Qi Pill first," Zhao Min said, her face flushing red.

"Haha... Alright, I'll be your Protector," Duan Zhengchun said with a smile.

Immediately, Zhao Min swallowed the Blood Qi Pill. Instantly, a dense aura of blood Qi erupted from her body.

Her aura also began to climb rapidly: Third-rate Peak, Second-rate, Second-rate Middle Stage, Second-rate Peak.

Zhao Min's strength directly broke through from the Third-rate Peak Realm to the Second-rate Peak Realm.

It was an entire major Realm of improvement.

While Zhao Min was taking the Blood Qi Pill, Duan Zhengchun also claimed his System reward.

"Congratulations, Host. Obtained: Six Meridian Divine Sword, Treading Snow Without a Trace."

Instantly, Duan Zhengchun's strength broke through from Second-rate Peak to First-rate, and his aura was still climbing.

It quickly reached First-rate Peak before stopping.

Host: Duan Zhengchun.

Age: Twenty.

Strength: First-rate Peak Realm.

Special Physique: Strongest Sacred Body, Good Luck Comes.

Martial Arts: One Yang Finger (Perfection), Five Luo Light Smoke Palm (Proficient), Duan Family Swordplay (Proficient), Six Meridian Divine Sword (Perfection), Treading Snow Without a Trace (Perfection).

Medicinal Pills: One qi condensing pill, healing Medicinal Pill, can recover from injuries in a short time.

The instantaneous Breakthrough caused Duan Zhengchun's clothes to instantly burst apart.

Fortunately, he was only wearing his Undergarments, so his outer robe was not damaged.

He didn't mind it, but with a peerless beauty by his side, it was different.

Zhao Min opened her eyes, feeling that her strength had actually jumped directly from the Third-rate Realm to Second-rate Peak.

She immediately screamed excitedly.

"Ah, Duan Lang! I, I actually reached the Second-rate Peak Realm! This, this Blood Qi Pill is too amazing, isn't it?" Zhao Min excitedly lifted the carriage curtain.

Duan Zhengchun was also surprised that Zhao Min could directly break through a major Realm. He had to admit, the Blood Qi Pill's effect was truly remarkable.

"Good, good. This way, you'll have the ability to protect yourself while traveling the Jianghu," Duan Zhengchun said with a smile.

"I owe it all to you, Duan Lang. Otherwise, who knows how long it would have taken me to reach this Realm," Zhao Min said with a smile.

"Alright, what are your plans next?" Duan Zhengchun asked with a smile.

"Hmm? What plans?"

"Duan Lang, you wouldn't be thinking of abandoning me, would you?" Zhao Min's expression changed.

"How could that be? Now that you carry my child, Duan Zhengchun's child,"

"How could I possibly be the kind of man who loves and then leaves? I was asking you, should we return to the Prince of Zhennan's Residence in the Kingdom of Dali, or should I wait to propose at the Ruyang Prince's Manor!" Duan Zhengchun said with a smile.

"Duan Lang, if I go back with you... will Sister not let me enter the household?" Zhao Min hesitated before speaking.

"She won't. Phoenix is very understanding."

"Having one more sister won't bother her."

"Besides, aren't you clear about how capable your man is?" Duan Zhengchun said domineeringly.

"Ah, why talk about all that? I'll go back with you."

"After getting Sister's approval, we can go together to see my father."

"At that time, once we explain our situation clearly, my father will definitely agree," Zhao Min said with a smile.

Looking at Zhao Min's confident appearance, Duan Zhengchun felt a wave of helplessness in his heart.

He knew very well whether Prince Ruyang would agree or not.

He absolutely would not agree, mainly because Prince Ruyang is a doting father, and Zhao Min is too intelligent.

Even the Mongol Yuan Emperor holds Zhao Min in high regard. If Zhao Min were really married off to Duan Zhengchun, even the Mongol Yuan Emperor wouldn't agree.

In his eyes, Zhao Min is far more important than a mere Prince of Zhennan from the Kingdom of Dali.

She is a powerful chess piece for the Mongol Yuan Dynasty against the Great Song. If she just leaves with someone else, where would he find such a capable general?

"Fine, since that's the case, let's head back first."

"After you've met Phoenix, I'll accompany you to the Ruyang Prince's Manor," Duan Zhengchun nodded.

This time, he wasn't afraid of Prince Ruyang refusing.

Because Zhao Min already carried his child. Even if Prince Ruyang didn't want to agree, he would have no choice.

"Great! Let's go, we'll return to the city first, freshen up, and then set off on the road," Zhao Min excitedly pulled Duan Zhengchun onto the carriage.

Just as they arrived at the city, the carriage was stopped.

"Your Highness, we've finally found you," Zhu Danchen said anxiously.

"Huh? What's going on? What happened to you all? Why do you look so travel-worn?" Duan Zhengchun looked at Zhu Danchen with a face full of surprise.

Zhu Danchen's mouth twitched, momentarily at a loss for how to respond.

"Your Highness, let's not talk about that now. Please hurry back to the residence with us. In the few days you've been gone, the residence has nearly fallen into chaos."

"The Princess Consort couldn't find you and has been throwing tantrums every day."

"If it weren't for Miss Xiao Die keeping her company, something big would definitely have happened," Zhu Danchen explained helplessly.

"It's fine. It's just Prenatal Anxiety. It'll be alright after the Heir is born," Duan Zhengchun said with a smile.

Zhu Danchen: ... Damn Prenatal Anxiety. This is clearly caused by Your Highness fooling around outside.

You might be calm, but we subordinates are the ones suffering.