“Now that the snow has stopped, how are we supposed to clear those fallen rocks?” Gu Nuan asked while eating breakfast.
“We don’t really have a choice. We’ll have to clear them by hand. When the time comes, I’ll use my ability to shatter all the large boulders, then move the pieces to the side. As long as we clear a path wide enough for the vehicles to pass, that’ll be enough.”
Gu Nuan sighed. “If only we had construction vehicles. Next time we come across any, I’ll store a few in the System Space.”
Chen Qingzhou chuckled indulgently. “Even if you had them, you couldn’t just take them out. If you suddenly produced a construction vehicle out of thin air, how would you explain it to Xia Tian and the others?”
“That’s true.” Gu Nuan finally realized the problem. “Well, it doesn’t matter. I’ll stockpile them anyway. They’ll definitely come in handy someday. Besides, maybe storing several vehicles will even let the System Space level up.”
Thinking back to what had just happened between herself and Chen Qingzhou, she recalled how 066 had looked overflowing with energy, almost solid enough to take physical form. She had also been able to remain inside the System Space for longer than before. It was wonderful.
066 had only one thought.
Master, you’ll have to keep working hard.
After breakfast, there was nothing much to do. The melting snow had made the weather bitterly cold, so Chen Qingzhou had no desire to go outside.
The two of them returned to bed and cuddled together. At first, nothing special happened. Chen Qingzhou was telling stories to the babies while Gu Nuan lay with her eyes closed. In reality, however, her consciousness had entered the System Space. After everything that had happened earlier that day, she still felt sticky and wanted a bath.
She walked straight into the stream that she had specially set aside for bathing. The water was incredibly miraculous. The moment she immersed herself, all of her exhaustion disappeared, leaving only a refreshing sense of comfort. After her bath, her skin became even softer and smoother, and her entire body felt brimming with vitality. Even her abdomen felt pleasantly warm. It seemed the babies had benefited from the stream as well.
When she left System Space, Chen Qingzhou was still telling stories.
She truly felt so happy.
“You’re awake.”
“I wasn’t sleeping. I went into the System Space to take a bath.”
Chen Qingzhou lowered his head and breathed in the faint fragrance lingering on her body. The memory of their earlier intimacy immediately resurfaced, causing his breathing to grow heavier. He quickly sat upright and took several deep breaths, trying to calm himself.
Hearing his uneven breathing, Gu Nuan lifted her head and kissed him.
“Don’t tease me. You’re still pregnant. We have to…” Before Chen Qingzhou could finish saying they needed to exercise restraint, Gu Nuan silenced him with another kiss.
This time, Gu Nuan took the lead while Chen Qingzhou simply accepted her affection. When the kiss finally ended, she leaned limply against him, catching her breath, her fingers absentmindedly tracing circles across his chest.
“Wife… I want to…” Chen Qingzhou said hoarsely, his eyes filled with longing as he looked at her.
Gu Nuan nodded.
It was more than an hour later before they finally got out of bed again.
Gu Nuan realized just how remarkable her body had become after repeatedly bathing in the stream. Even though she was carrying triplets, after everything they had done, she only felt slightly tired and experienced no other discomfort.
Chen Qingzhou was even more astonished. His ability reserves were nearly full again, as though he was on the verge of another breakthrough. Ever since he had become intimate with Gu Nuan, his energy had rapidly recovered.
Looking at Gu Nuan, he smiled.
Is this what those novels call a cultivation partner? Becoming stronger together through dual cultivation? What kind of priceless treasure have I found?
Lowering his head, he kissed her hair.
“Wife, I love you.”
His hand gently rested on her stomach.
“How are you feeling? You’re not uncomfortable, are you? And the babies?”
“I’m fine. They’re doing well too. Nothing feels wrong.” Gu Nuan nestled comfortably in his arms. “I love you too.”
She truly felt blessed that, in this lifetime, she had Chen Qingzhou’s love.
“Master, congratulations. The System Space has levelled up again. The third floor of the villa has been unlocked.”
066’s voice suddenly echoed in Gu Nuan’s mind.
“It leveled up again? What’s on the third floor?”
“There are four rooms altogether, and each one is different. There’s a gym, a medical room, a walk-in wardrobe, and a library.”
Just hearing the list filled Gu Nuan with excitement.
She hurried over to inspect everything.
The gym contained every piece of exercise equipment she could imagine.
The medical room held medicine, a hospital bed, and several emergency medical devices.
The walk in wardrobe was currently empty, but that didn’t matter. She had already stockpiled countless clothes, handbags, and pieces of jewellery, and now she finally had somewhere to organize them.
When she opened the library, she was completely stunned.
Floor to ceiling bookshelves lined three walls, packed tightly with books. In the centre stood a large desk decorated with several elegant ornaments, all carrying a refined, classical charm.
She loved it.
Unable to contain her excitement, Gu Nuan immediately told Chen Qingzhou about the System Space’s upgrade and pulled him inside to see the newly unlocked rooms.
Chen Qingzhou was equally astonished.
Gu Nuan’s System Space was simply too miraculous.
If anyone else ever discovered its existence, Gu Nuan would become a target that countless people would fight over.
The thought only strengthened his determination to become even more powerful so he could protect her.