Longevity with My Offspring

"Of course, if it's truly her Dragon Pearl, she can immediately restore her strength. Even if it's not, she can still rapidly grow by harnessing its essence."

Danqing stated matter-of-factly, "The child in her belly probably lacks Dragon Qi and hasn't formed yet."

"Ah, such a thing exists."

Shen Wang was shocked.

"She should be a True Dragon descendant with a high bloodline. To conceive offspring, it's usually a slow process. Haven't you heard of 'a hundred-year dragon, a thousand-year phoenix'?"

Danqing laughed and said, "It's also because she married a human like you; otherwise, it would be normal for her offspring to take a hundred years to conceive."

"So that's how it is. Looks like this thing should be given to her. Previously, she said she felt very close to it, but I was afraid the power would overwhelm her, so I didn't let her absorb it, not realizing I made a blunder."

Shen Wang was both amused and exasperated.

He always thought Lan Kui was just a Carp Spirit with Dragon Race blood, unable to withstand the power of this treasure, and planned to wait until the carp leaped the Dragon Gate, transforming into a Jiao Dragon before letting her absorb it.

Later, when Lan Kui became pregnant, and her power growth slowed, he became even more cautious not to take risks with it.

He said, "Is there anything else you want to instruct me, elder?"

"Nothing more. Your woman is about to give birth. If you want to leave, do it quickly to avoid the Demon Race surrounding the area."

After Danqing finished speaking, his figure vanished without a trace.

Shen Wang held the Dragon Pearl, sighed, and said dejectedly, "After all this fuss, I have to go back again."

He definitely had to bring his family back to Kunyu Mountain, but fortunately, he had a good reason.

You Huang looked at the Dragon Pearl in Shen Wang's hand, licking her lips: "Why don't you give me that thing? It could immediately restore me to Demon Emperor strength and take me a step further, which would help you the most."

"If it's not yours, don't even think about it. Even if Lan Kui only recovers to the Golden Core Level after consuming it, it still belongs to her, not you."

Shen Wang put it away, intending to give it to Lan Kui when he returned.

"I'm just trying to maximize its value for you. Isn't it better to have another Demon Emperor as a helper?"

You Huang persisted in tempting him.

"I can fight the Demon Emperor myself."

Shen Wang glanced at You Huang, "Your little life is still in my hands, so behave. I don't want any accidents."

"I know, if you won't give it, then you won't. It'll just take me some more time."

You Huang crept back into Shen Wang's arms and slept.

Shen Wang quickly entered the palace, checking the condition of eight women one by one. He felt they would give birth in the next few days.

Considering Danqing's advice, Shen Wang decided to return first.

He gathered all the women, mentioning that Jiu Nu had never been to Kunyu Mountain before and planned to go back.

He also explained the inadequacy of the rules here, gaining approval from all women, and then let everyone enter the space of the Tai Chi Yin Yang Mirror before leaving alone.

Outside, the Demon Venerable had their eyes on him. Shen Wang carefully teleported to the safest position. Once he emerged, he immediately restrained his aura and hid his presence, quietly leaving the area.

After maintaining a safe distance, Shen Wang glanced back.

"I won't be able to come back here in the short term. Danqing wanted me to leave, possibly because he's worried I won't achieve Minor Success in my cultivation technique within half a year."

Shen Wang thought to himself that if he continued staying in the Cave Mansion, he might become a sitting duck if he couldn't achieve Minor Success in his cultivation technique.

Once the Cave Mansion was surrounded by the Demon Race, leaving would be difficult.

The best course of action was to leave first, gaining more maneuverability to avoid unexpected situations, like the Demon Race having experts in Array Breaking, which would reduce the time the Cave Mansion could hold.

Danqing considered everything thoroughly, except for Shen Wang having the advantage of the system. Once the children of the eight women were born, his cultivation level would soar to the Nascent Soul Level.

At that time, practicing the Five Extremes Divinity Transformation Technique at a higher realm would surely be easier and take less time. This consideration led him to not spend all his time cultivating during this period.

"It's for the best, as I won't have to hide my power increase after going out."

Shen Wang pondered the pros and cons and turned to continue his discreet departure.

On his way, Shen Wang noticed that the Demon Race, which had been resting and digesting blood meals after the last battle, was active again. It seemed they had mostly digested it, and their strength had generally increased a notch.

Shen Wang used his strong sensing power to avoid powerful Demon Beasts, the journey mostly went smoothly, albeit with some detours.

Eventually, he returned to the Kunyu Mountain Range with ease, entering the Dao Array's range, safely arriving home.

He immediately spread his Telekinesis, using the Tai Chi Yin Yang Mirror to inspect the mountain. Then he tossed out You Huang, "From now on, you're the Guardian Spirit Beast. If anyone intrudes, bite them immediately!"

You Huang landed on the ground and, hearing this, was so angry she was grinding her teeth, "I am not a guard dog."

"You're the guard cat."

Shen Wang corrected, "Of course, you're not a guard dog."

"You!"

You Huang glared at Shen Wang, but there was nothing she could do. She could only meow a few times, "So angry meow!"

Shen Wang opened the Spiritual Artifact Space, letting the women out.

"A kitty."

Lixia, seeing You Huang, wanted to rush over to pet the cat.

You Huang disappeared in a flash.

Behind her, Shen Chuxue seemed to be pondering and said, "Dad, I'm going to cultivate."

"This child, she's become a cultivation maniac."

Shen Wang sighed helplessly, thinking Xue'Er felt a sense of crisis, which drove her to work so hard.

"I find cultivation fun." Shen Chuxue smiled sweetly. The advancement of her strength brought her a sense of accomplishment, satisfaction, and security, making it enjoyable.

"Remember to balance work and rest."

Shen Wang advised and said to the Nine Women, "Lanlan, this is our true home."

Molan exclaimed, "It's quite big here. Husband is amazing."

"Husband, let's take the sisters for a walk."

Zheng Yunshu and Paper Kite returned to their familiar place, feeling very happy and ready to take the Nine Women for a stroll.

Shen Wang said, "Lan Kui, you're not going. Come with me for a bit."

He took Lan Kui's hand and flew towards the mountain top.

"Husband, is there something you need?"

Lan Kui was curious; Shen Wang usually didn't call her alone.

"You'll know soon enough."

Shen Wang gave a mysterious smile as they flew across several miles, landing in front of a thatched hut at the mountain's peak.

This was the safest place on the mountain. He took out the Dragon Pearl and handed it to Lan Kui: "This is for you."

Upon seeing the Dragon Pearl, her eyes lit up with a glow. "For me? I might not be able to absorb it with my current strength."

"Take it, and try to slowly absorb its power."

Shen Wang placed the Dragon Pearl in Lan Kui's hand.

The next moment, the Dragon Pearl radiated a brilliant blue-golden light, emitting an aura of divine brightness along with a unique pressure.

The light released by the Dragon Pearl was like flowing water, swiftly enveloping Lan Kui.

Her eyes began to shine with blue-golden hues, her long hair billowing around her, and her whole body floated in the air as a force surged within her, echoing the Dragon Pearl.

Lan Kui felt this power to be intimately familiar, and she instinctively hugged the Dragon Pearl as her entire being was engulfed by the blue-golden radiance.

The Dragon Pearl settled on her forehead, and its pure energy flowed into her body like a torrent, causing Lan Kui's aura to rapidly grow.

Shen Wang observed from the side, muttering, "So it really is like this. The power is essentially the same source; maybe it originally belonged to her."

He stood by, guarding and quietly watching Lan Kui absorb the Dragon Pearl's power.

Her cultivation quickly ascended. Although not as fast as the system's boost to his cultivation, it was indeed daunting as she advanced through a small realm in just a moment.

Golden dragon horns began to emerge at the edges of Lan Kui's brows, appearing delicate and small. Then, Lan Kui's strength suddenly broke through to a major realm, reaching the Golden Core Level.

After a while longer, as the light from the Dragon Pearl dimmed, its power suddenly surged toward her abdomen.

Shen Wang realized that Lan Kui was channeling a part of the strength to the child, showing her deep concern.

After a while, it seemed that the Dragon Pearl was transmitting some information. Lan Kui's body started to tremble, showing sadness as her tears fell, clear and lucid.

Shen Wang raised his hand and caught the tears, looking at the now dim Dragon Pearl: "It seems this Dragon Pearl isn't hers, but likely belongs to a relative. Otherwise, the powers wouldn't be so congruent. She is, after all, a True Dragon Lady, not a Carp Spirit."

He examined the sparkling tears, considering them a kind of treasure, and bottled them before continuing to wait.