Chapter 139: Chapter 139: A Prosperous Explosion Upon Reaching Twenty Children
"Waaah~"
"Waaah~"
With two successive cries of newborns, Bai Xiuxiu finally gave birth.
"Congratulations, Master! Madam has delivered a pair of daughters," the midwife announced joyfully.
Zhou Yi's face lit up with delight as he generously rewarded the midwife before striding into the room.
"Dear husband!"
Seeing Zhou Yi, Bai Xiuxiu's weary but stunning face broke into a radiant smile.
Holding Bai Xiuxiu's delicate hand, Zhou Yi offered a few comforting words.
"You've worked hard."
He named their daughters Zhou Xiaoli and Zhou Xiaoxiu.
Zhou Xiaoxiu's name was an obvious choice, while Zhou Xiaoli stemmed from Bai Xiuxiu's fondness for the story Zhou Yi once shared about the "Little Carp's Adventures." She had taken a liking to the tenacious little carp, inspiring the name.
A Carp Becoming a Dragon—a tale with auspicious implications.
In the days that followed, Sea Maiden Hai Nu, and Xiao Bai also gave birth.
Miraculously, both bore daughters—two each, just like Bai Xiuxiu.
Sea Maiden's daughters were named Zhou Yuqi and Zhou Yuxin, while Xiao Baibai's were named Zhou Xiaoxue and Zhou Xiaojie.
Zhou Yi's naming process was casual.
For Xiao Bai, he thought of the pristine beauty of winter—icy white landscapes and plum blossoms defying the snow. Inspired by these images, Zhou Xiaoxue and Zhou Xiaojie were named.
In just a few days, Zhou Yi had six new daughters, triggering a cascade of rewards.
Notably, reaching twenty children unlocked a grand reward package.
Previously, there were minor rewards for milestones like five children or five women. However, after fifteen, the rewards only came in tens.
If he reached one hundred children, there would be a Super Luxury Reward Package waiting for him.
After sorting through the rewards for his six new daughters, Zhou Yi reviewed them eagerly:
Reward 1: Ten years of cultivation*6.
Reward 2: Ten years of lifespan*6.
Reward 3: A pair of swords: Gentleman's Sword and Lady's Sword.
Reward 4: The Heavenly Sword (Yitian Sword).
Reward 5: Three bottles of Supreme Foundation Establishment Pills (ten per bottle).
Reward 6: Four 1,000,000-year Soul Rings (with random soul abilities).
Reward 7: All soul rings upgraded to 1,000,000 years.
"This time, the rewards are explosive!" Zhou Yi rejoiced internally, his heart swelling with joy.
Reflecting on the days and nights of tireless dedication—sweat and effort poured into every moment—Zhou Yi felt the harvest was worth every ounce of labor.
Absorbing the sixty years of extended lifespan, Zhou Yi's vitality grew boundless. Even without activating his powers, injuries now healed rapidly—a benefit of immense life force.
With the sixty years of cultivation, Zhou Yi advanced three levels. At an average of twenty years per level, it was a fair gain.
Now, his cultivation had reached Level 123.
The four 1,000,000-year Soul Rings brought soul abilities:
Devour Heaven and Earth: A dual offensive and auxiliary skill, capable of consuming anything to strengthen oneself, even absorbing enemy attacks—truly monstrous.
Star Shift: Reflects incoming attacks.
Imprisoning Domain: Captures opponents within a boundary.
Petrification Technique: A powerful immobilization skill.
Moreover, the enhancement of all his soul rings to 1,000,000 years resulted in significant upgrades, with some undergoing fundamental transformations.
Without dwelling further, Zhou Yi turned his attention to the reward for reaching twenty children:
"Open!"
With excitement and anticipation, Zhou Yi activated the grand reward package.
Reward 1: One hundred years of cultivation.
Reward 2: Family Glory.
"That's it?"
Zhou Yi was initially disappointed, but understanding the meaning of Family Glory changed his perspective.
Family Glory:
Increases the patriarch's authority by 10%.
Enhances the family's overall talent by 1%.
Boosts the probability of genius offspring by 1%.
Improves family fortune by 1%.
"This Family Glory is incredible! Its value far surpasses seven or eight individual rewards combined!"
Zhou Yi reflected. While the reward didn't directly benefit him, it was a boon for his family's enduring prosperity.
As the family thrived, the feedback to Zhou Yi would also grow. Though the benefits weren't immediately apparent, they would be in the future when his descendants matured, allowing him to enjoy the fruits of their strength.
The increase in patriarchal authority would further consolidate Zhou Yi's control, fostering family harmony.
Claiming the hundred years of cultivation, Zhou Yi advanced to Level 128 effortlessly.
Inspecting his stats, Zhou Yi was brimming with satisfaction:
Host: Zhou Yi
Age: 24
Cultivation: 2nd-Class God (Rank 128)
Title: Martial God
Martial Souls:
Exterminate Immortal Sword: [Abilities include: Three Purities Converge, Instantaneous Movement, Gravity Field, Summon Storms, Demonic Thunder, Imperial Earth Slash, True Immortal Form, Indestructible Golden Body, Myriad Swords Return, Heaven-Cleaving Sword Technique, Sword Twenty-Three, Exterminate Immortal Sword Qi]*
Candle Dragon: [Abilities include: Dragon's Fire, Dragon's Breath, Day-Night Cycle, Celestial Talon, Illusionary Mirage, Divine Punishment Eye, True Candle Dragon Form, Three Thousand Realms Dream, Devour Heaven and Earth, Star Shift, Imprisoning Domain, Petrification Technique]
Soul Bones: Full Set (All Enhanced with Special Abilities)
Zhou Yi reveled in his flawless soul ring configuration and the luxury of fully upgraded abilities. His spirits soared, and his energy surged.
Perhaps due to his rapid strength improvement, Zhou Yi felt invigorated and unstoppable. Unable to suppress his restlessness, he sought solace.
Soon, he arrived at a serene garden filled with blooming flowers. Amidst the vibrant blossoms stood a celestial beauty clad in a translucent white silk gown, her ethereal presence like a goddess shrouded in mist, otherworldly and unattainable.
Who else could it be but Xiao Longnu?
A woman of such ethereal grace, with an icy yet unparalleled beauty, was the ideal candidate to extinguish the blazing inferno in Zhou Yi's heart.
Overcome with excitement, Zhou Yi approached Xiao Longnu from behind, his steps silent. In one swift motion, he extended his arms and firmly embraced her slender, alluring waist, smooth as silk and filled with a mystique that had captivated countless admirers across the ages.
As his arms encircled her perfect waist, Zhou Yi felt her body stiffen momentarily, as if frozen by his sudden action.
Moments passed before she slowly relaxed, her form regaining its softness.
"Beloved... what are you—ah!"
Before Xiao Longnu could finish her sentence, Zhou Yi pulled her closer with an almost reckless fervor, his emotions surging uncontrollably. Her body tensed again, her delicate frame trembling under his touch.
A faint blush spread across her previously pale face. Grasping Zhou Yi's mischievous hand, she murmured in a mix of shyness and urgency:
"Not here… not like this!"
"Don't worry," Zhou Yi replied, his voice low and reassuring. "No one will disturb us here."
He planted a gentle kiss on her crystalline earlobe and carried her into a nearby patch of blooming flowers, their vibrant hues forming a perfect backdrop for the moment.
The sun dipped below the horizon, casting the world in hues of fiery red. Xiao Longnu rested her tear-streaked yet radiant face on Zhou Yi's chest, her misty eyes gazing at the fading twilight.
"You always bully me..." she whispered, her voice soft with a tinge of reproach.
"I'll make it up to you," Zhou Yi said with a tender smile, placing a kiss on her flawless cheek. His tone was filled with affection, his gaze lingering on her with unending adoration.
Yet Xiao Longnu, with the experience gained from past encounters, pouted and shot him a wary look. "You always say that, but then..."
Zhou Yi chuckled, but before he could respond, she added with an air of solemnity, "Second Sister warned me: 'A man's words are as fleeting as the wind—especially a husband's.'"
As the stars lit up the night sky, Zhou Yi's mind drifted. The serene atmosphere brought clarity to his thoughts.
"Now, only the Ice Empress and Snow Empress in the Extreme North remain," he mused. His heart stirred with excitement at the idea of meeting the legendary ice maidens.
Determined, he resolved to set off at dawn in search of them, his ambitions growing stronger. But for now, his attention returned to the present, where Xiao Longnu's gentle presence brought him unparalleled contentment.
"Ah…"
Her body shuddered slightly, a tremor running through her slender form. Her usually calm and bright eyes widened in surprise, their icy clarity momentarily shaken.
"H—husband, please… no more…" she exclaimed, her voice trembling and soft, tinged with both plea and helplessness.
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