Su Yanran looked up at the steady and handsome man before her, her chest rising and falling rapidly, her slender fingers unconsciously twisting the corner of her clothes.
Golden Core…
Her so-called husband was actually a Golden Core Realm Expert!
Li Qingxuan curled his lips into a smile. “Wife, why are you staring at your husband like that?”
“You… were you holding back against me before?” Su Yanran’s voice trembled, the tips of her ears red enough to drip blood.
Thinking back to her arrogant words about breaking the engagement and the way she had deliberately made things difficult for him, she wished she could dig a hole and hide inside it.
Li Qingxuan chuckled softly and gently pinched her warm cheek. “If I don’t give way to my own wife, who should I give way to?”
Those words made Su Yanran’s heart tremble, and her eyes suddenly grew a little moist.
A dignified Golden Core Realm Expert had tolerated her willfulness like this…
“My strength is meant to protect you, not to show off in front of you,” Li Qingxuan said with a smile, his fingers lightly brushing her cheek. “At home, you can always be as willful as you want.”
“You…”
Su Yanran stared at him blankly, her nose tingling. Unable to hold back any longer, she threw herself into his arms. “Why… why didn’t you tell me earlier?”
Her tone was full of embarrassment and annoyance, yet also carried an undeniable sweetness.
[Congratulations, Host. Su Yanran’s affection level has increased to 70%.]
Oh?
An unexpected bonus.
Li Qingxuan’s eyes lit up as he tightened his embrace. “If I had told you earlier, how would I get to see my wife act spoiled?”
“You’re so annoying.” Su Yanran’s face flushed. “There are people watching.”
“Oh my, why has your father suddenly gone blind?” Su Shoucheng rubbed his eyes theatrically. “I’m old now, useless. I should go back and prepare the dowry.”
Su Yanran fell silent.
Li Chuan’s eyes darted as he spoke righteously, “Dad, the wind outside is strong. Hurry and take Mom inside to make a younger brother. I’ll clean up the rock fragments you just smashed.”
[Ding! Filial conduct detected. Taking the initiative to handle household chores and create private time for parents. Reward: High-Grade Comprehension.]
What the hell?
Comprehension could be improved?
At that instant, Li Chuan felt his understanding of the world rise to a whole new level.
It was as if enlightenment had been poured directly into his mind.
Su Yanran’s face turned crimson as she scolded, “Li Chuan, what nonsense are you talking about?”
“Ah!” Li Chuan paused for a moment, then suddenly realized. “Oh right, right! Mom is right. I shouldn’t favor boys over girls.”
“Mom, don’t worry. Whether it’s a son or a daughter, as long as it’s his, my dad will definitely like it!”
Li Qingxuan nodded seriously. “Wife, our son is right. I like them all.”
“You… I… I’m not talking to you anymore!”
Su Yanran’s face burned red as she stomped her foot and ran into the house.
Her slender waist swayed with her hurried steps, and as her skirt fluttered, a glimpse of her fair calf was revealed.
“Her legs are so fair. Truly beautiful.”
Li Qingxuan smacked his lips and stroked his chin, thinking to himself, “The system didn’t say I can only have one son. If I have another and raise him well, wouldn’t that be another source of rewards?”
“Dad!”
Li Chuan suddenly leaned over with a grin. “What are you thinking about? Don’t tell me you’re planning how to get Mom into bed?”
“I heard Myriad Treasures Pavilion has a kind of drug called ‘Bone-Eroding Soft Tendon Powder.’ No matter male or female, once they take it, they’ll lose control. Even Golden Core Realm Experts can’t resist it. Want me to buy some for you?”
Dad, just agree already.
That way, I can earn more system rewards.
“You brat, what nonsense are you spouting?”
Li Qingxuan slapped the back of Li Chuan’s head and snorted. “Do you think your dad is that low?”
“With my charm, it won’t be long before your mother willingly shares a room with me.”
“Dad, then do your best.”
Although he said that, Li Chuan secretly complained in his heart.
By the time his dad and Su Yanran consummated their marriage, it would be far too late.
Wait.
Why did he have to wait for his dad to take the initiative?
Couldn’t he help?
Wasn’t this another perfect chance to earn system rewards?
Thinking of this, Li Chuan felt delighted.
Dad, you can be the gentleman. Let your son play the villain!
But for now, he needed to first master the Vajra Demon-Subduing Fist.
[Ding! Detected that the host’s son is weak and frequently injured.]
[Main mission issued: Within one week, help your son raise his strength to the 7th stage Foundation Establishment Realm.]
[Reward upon completion: Random top-grade Heaven Tier spirit artifact ×1.]
What the hell?
Hearing the system mission, Li Qingxuan’s eyes lit up.
A Heaven Tier weapon?
That was something only Nascent Soul Realm Experts had a chance to possess!
Amazing!
“Son, after cleaning up, hurry and cultivate.”
Li Qingxuan coughed lightly and said seriously, “Dad is going to Myriad Treasures Pavilion.”
This was the cultivation world.
Sitting at home would never improve strength.
If he wanted to grow stronger quickly, he had to seek opportunities and rely on medicinal pills.
For his son, he would personally make the trip.
Li Chuan watched Li Qingxuan’s departing figure, speechless. “Dad is really something. If he wants to buy Bone-Eroding Soft Tendon Powder, he should just say it. I could buy it for him. Why be embarrassed?”
“Sigh, I missed another chance to show filial conduct…”
Above Qingyun City, a streak of green light cut across the sky.
Li Qingxuan stood on a flying sword with his hands behind his back, his robes fluttering.
Half an hour later, a magnificent seven-story building appeared in his view.
On the gilded plaque, the three characters “Myriad Treasures Pavilion” shone brilliantly under the sunlight.
“As expected of the largest trading house within a 500-kilometer radius. Truly impressive.”
Li Qingxuan landed at the entrance and looked at the cultivators coming and going, clicking his tongue.
Two guards at the entrance, both at the tenth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, stood with sharp gazes. At their waists hung exquisite Nine-Heavens identity jade pendants, each worth over 100 low-grade spirit stones, clearly displaying the pavilion’s immense wealth.
Stepping into the hall, dazzling arrays of magical artifacts and medicinal pills filled his vision.
Li Qingxuan walked straight to the medicinal section and pointed at a bottle labeled “Fortune Pill.” “How many spirit stones is this?”
“500 low-grade spirit stones,” the attendant replied without looking up.
“500? That expensive?”
Li Qingxuan touched his empty storage pouch and coughed lightly. “Well, I didn’t bring enough money today.”
“How about this? If Myriad Treasures Pavilion ever faces danger, I can help you once for free. Consider it as payment.”
The moment he said this, laughter erupted around him.
“Where did this fool come from? Does he think Myriad Treasures Pavilion is some roadside tea stall?”
“Has this kid lost his mind?”
“Hurry up and get lost. Don’t embarrass yourself here.”
“…”
At that moment, the attendant finally looked up, his expression mocking. “Sir, Myriad Treasures Pavilion has top experts of the Profound Core Realm. Do we need your help?”
Li Qingxuan paused for a moment, then looked at the man’s ignorant expression and couldn’t help but laugh.
“Profound Core Realm… top experts? Since when did the Profound Core Realm qualify as top experts?”