Li Qingxuan stared at the system task panel, the corner of his mouth twitching.
“What kind of ridiculous task is this first one?”
He complained inwardly, “Twenty blood-related family members? In three days? Even a sow giving birth wouldn’t be fast enough!”
Although he had a family, he had been expelled from it.
His gaze subconsciously drifted to Su Yanran’s flat abdomen. An absurd image of “one pregnancy, twenty babies” flashed through his mind, making him shudder. “Isn’t this the kind of brain-dead plot only found in those romance novels?”
“Wait…”
A sudden thought struck him. “The system said blood relations… do my hundreds of millions of ‘soldiers’ count as people?”
[Ding! System reminder: The host’s blood relatives must be already-born living humans.]
“Damn it!”
Li Qingxuan cursed under his breath. “Looks like I can only choose the second option.”
Seeing Li Qingxuan’s expression constantly changing while he remained silent, Su Yanran felt a little nervous. She tugged at his sleeve and asked softly, “Is it not possible?”
“Of course it’s possible!” Li Qingxuan came back to his senses and grinned. “Since Madam wants to strive and live for herself, then as your husband, I’ll fully support you.”
“Besides, the Li Family now only has me and my son left. How about this? I’ll take my son with me and accompany you to Azure Cloud Sect!”
“Huh?” Su Yanran was happy that he agreed, yet also somewhat amused. “What are you going there for?”
“To protect you. To prevent other elders or male disciples from harassing you.”
Naturally, Li Qingxuan could not say it was for the mission. He spoke seriously, “More importantly… I’m worried Azure Cloud Sect might have some shady dealings. What if you take first place and they refuse to acknowledge it?”
“So, I must ensure my Madam won’t be wronged in the sect!”
Su Yanran stared at him in a daze, warmth filling her heart. She said with a gentle reproach, “But you’re not a disciple of Azure Cloud Sect. How will you get in?”
She hadn’t expected this man to go this far for her.
[Congratulations to the host. Su Yanran’s favorability has increased to 90%.]
“What’s so difficult about that?” Hearing the system prompt, Li Qingxuan’s eyes lit up. He waved his hand indifferently. “I’ll just take the Azure Cloud Sect assessment and apply to be an Elder.”
Su Yanran was about to refute him but suddenly paused.
With Li Qingxuan’s strength, becoming an Elder in Azure Cloud Sect would be effortless.
She blinked, then suddenly thought of something. “You’ve agreed, but will Li Chuan agree?”
“Him?” Li Qingxuan smiled confidently. “Don’t worry, he’ll definitely agree.”
“Why are you so sure?”
“Because he’s filial!”
“…”
Night fell.
Li Chuan returned from Myriad Treasures Pavilion, covered in dust, with a newly purchased “Corroding Bone Softening Powder” hidden in his clothes.
During dinner, after hearing Li Qingxuan’s plan to go to Azure Cloud Sect, Li Chuan immediately made the decision. “We’re going. Wherever Dad goes, I go.”
“Even if Dad wants to go to prison, your son will accompany you!”
Su Yanran couldn’t help but laugh.
Indeed.
Li Chuan might not be suitable as a husband.
But as a son, he was quite amusing.
Li Chuan straightened his expression, took out the spirit wine he had just bought, and personally filled Li Qingxuan and Su Yanran’s cups. “Dad, Mom, your son offers you a toast.”
“I wish Dad success in becoming an Elder, Mom victory in the competition, and our family a better and better future!”
Seeing how filial their son was, Li Qingxuan and Su Yanran exchanged a smile and drank it in one go.
“It’s getting late. Dad, Mom, you should rest early,” Li Chuan said considerately.
Li Qingxuan nodded. “You should rest early too.”
Li Chuan returned to his room. After closing the door, he finally couldn’t hold back his laughter. “Hahaha, this operation is a complete success!”
“Dad, you’ll soon know just how filial your son is!”
[Ding! Filial conduct detected. The host has facilitated the successful consummation between father and mother. Reward: Low-Grade Earth Tier spiritual weapon — Celestial Azure Sword Sword.]
Holy shit?
An Earth Tier spiritual weapon?
This reward was incredible!
Li Chuan paced back and forth in his room excitedly, occasionally pricking up his ears to listen for sounds from next door.
Dad, come on. Can you even do it?
You haven’t used it in years. Has it rusted?
Hurry up and consummate the marriage with Mom. Your son is waiting to claim his reward!
At the same time, in the main bedroom.
Li Qingxuan had just gone to open the window for fresh air when he suddenly felt his entire body burning with heat. “Strange, why is it so hot tonight?”
Just as he turned around, a soft, warm body pressed against him from behind.
Su Yanran wrapped her arms around Li Qingxuan’s waist, her burning cheeks rubbing gently against his back, her expression filled with enjoyment.
“Husband…”
Her voice carried an unprecedented sweetness. “Your scent… smells so good…”
“Whoa!”
Li Qingxuan shivered. “Madam? You… what’s wrong?”
He felt both delighted and puzzled.
Why was Su Yanran suddenly so proactive?
Had she been captivated by his domineering aura?
That didn’t seem right.
This wasn’t her personality.
Could she have been possessed by something?
Li Qingxuan quickly turned around, only to see Su Yanran gazing at him with seductive eyes. Her cheeks were flushed, her red lips slightly parted, her warm breath brushing directly against his face.
Her usually clear eyes were now misty, filled with endless allure.
“Madam, you…”
Before he could finish, Su Yanran stood on her toes, wrapped her arms around his neck, and kissed him clumsily yet passionately.
Li Qingxuan felt a softness on his lips as a sweet fragrance instantly filled his mouth.
“Oh damn…”
Feeling her kiss, Li Qingxuan was so excited his mind went blank.
So this was what a girl’s lips felt like?
So fragrant!
So sweet!
So intoxicating!
As she kissed him, Su Yanran awkwardly began untying his clothes.
“W-Wait…”
Li Qingxuan grabbed her restless hands with difficulty. “Something’s not right with you…”
But Su Yanran took the opportunity to push him onto the bed, straddling his waist. Her long hair cascaded down like a waterfall, brushing against his face.
Biting her lip, her eyes filled with a hazy glow, she said, “Husband… kiss me…”
Li Qingxuan swallowed hard, finally realizing something. “Damn… could it be…”
He suddenly recalled Li Chuan’s unusually attentive behavior while pouring wine at dinner, and that barely concealed excitement in his eyes…
“Li Chuan, you little genius!”
Li Qingxuan gritted his teeth. “You actually drugged your father…”
Before he could finish, Su Yanran had already lowered her head to kiss his throat, her hands boldly exploring.
“Hiss!”
Li Qingxuan sucked in a breath of cold air, his rationality snapping instantly.
To hell with rationality!
Su Yanran was his properly wedded wife. What was there to hesitate about?
With a swift movement, Li Qingxuan flipped over and pinned her beneath him, his gaze burning. “Madam, you brought this upon yourself…”
Clothes scattered as Su Yanran let out a soft cry, soon turning into gentle, enchanting murmurs.
The bed curtains swayed lightly, the room filled with spring’s warmth…
In the next room.
Listening to the faint sounds coming through the wall, Li Chuan rubbed his hands excitedly. “It worked, it worked!”
As the system notification sounded, Li Chuan immediately drew out the Celestial Azure Sword Sword, stroking its blade with excitement. “What a fine sword, truly a fine sword…”
“The blade is slender, the ring is crisp, and that soft hum when it leaves the sheath…”
“Tsk tsk, that sound, that rhythm…”