That very night, the news spread throughout the entire grassland, causing a massive sensation.
Countless people flocked to see the Fairy who could tame the legendary Dragon Horse, hoping to witness her ethereal and peerless beauty. Unfortunately, the Fairy had vanished, and no one knew her whereabouts.
All that was seen after that night was a violent storm, and amidst the dense, boundless dark clouds, a huge, soft, and elongated figure could vaguely be seen swimming through the flashing lightning, as if it were a dragon, a thousand zhang long, soaring into the sky.
From then on, a new legend spread in the world: the Dragon Horse had shed its equine shell, truly transformed into a dragon, and broken through the skies to leave.
When the three who had left the grassland heard this rumor on their journey, they exchanged knowing smiles. The Dragon Horse had merely had the trace of thin dragon blood within its body activated by A Beinu, who had also injected a few drops of dragon blood, allowing it to evolve and become a true member of the Dragon Race.
Although the Dragon Horse, after transforming into a flood dragon, wished to continue following A Beinu, she let it go. In her eyes, the Dragon Race should soar through the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, not submit beneath anyone.
The world of the Ninth Heavenly Pass was vast and immense, not inferior to the Origin Imperial World. It was said to be an Emperor World opened up by the First Emperor of Qin, Qin Shi Huang, in ancient times.
The three of them now all possessed the power of Divine Kings. They traversed this magnificent landscape, watching flowers bloom and wither, walking along cliffs and precipices, admiring the rolling clouds, carefree and joyful.
No longer dwelling on cultivation days, they traveled everywhere, enjoying the scenery and water, relaxed and content, living a life of pure happiness, just like the Immortal Couple in the eyes of mortals, without a single worry.
On the first day, they arrived at a mortal kingdom a million li outside the Qin family's metropolis, appearing in the vast, continuous mountain forests. Sitting on a bamboo fence, they watched the clear, bottomless river, seeing plump fish happily chasing and playing.
Then they saw antelopes climbing the steep cliffs, fraught with danger, yet steadily ascending inch by inch to the cliff's edge, a sight that inspired awe.
On the second day, they appeared on a snowy plain, restraining their cultivation like mortals. They went to a tavern to taste the fragrant and mellow folk wine, and on the snowy plain, they built snowmen, made snowballs, and had a snowball fight.
On the third day, they ventured deep into a perilous mountain forest, home to many fierce beasts—lions, tigers, wolves, bears, all the fierce predators that ruled the woods.
Above their heads, eagles with wingspans of a full zhang circled the sky, swooping down to seize a wild python over two zhang long with their sharp talons.
The trio transformed into hunters, hunting the beasts of the mountains.
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Every day, they lived happily and joyfully, casting everything aside to fully enjoy this rare, peaceful time.
On the ninth day, also the last day, the three sat on a snowy mountain, gazing at the sunset at dusk.
The brilliant red clouds filled the sky. Ye Chen sighed softly, "The sunset is infinitely beautiful, but dusk is near."
Yu Qing gently leaned against her husband's shoulder and whispered, "Yue, as long as you are here, every day is not dusk, but dawn, full of color."
A Beinu said, "In this life, I only wish to be with my husband and all my sisters. Even if we had only a hundred years like mortals, it would be enough."
Ye Chen lowered his head and gently kissed the foreheads of both women. "I don't seek to have once possessed, but wish for an eternity together."
The three leaned against each other for a long time, silent yet sharing a rare warmth and tenderness.
"Yue, my husband, I have something to tell you." A Beinu suddenly wore a shy expression, her peerlessly beautiful face blushing with a crimson flush, so beautiful and moving it surpassed the red clouds of the sunset, leaving Ye Chen momentarily stunned. He asked blankly, "What is it?"
"I'm pregnant!"
After saying this, the young woman couldn't help but lower her head shyly, her face completely flushed.
"Huh?" Her husband didn't react immediately.
"I said, I'm pregnant!"
Her small fist lightly punched his chest, a bit shyly.
"Huh?" came another uncomprehending response. When he finally processed it, Ye Chen felt as if struck by lightning. He stared blankly at the graceful woman with flowing golden hair before him, her stunningly beautiful face even more moving because of her words, "I'm pregnant."
"You... you said you're pregnant!?"
His voice trembled slightly, his gaze falling on her flat, jade-like abdomen, filled with shock and disbelief.
During these days of traveling and enjoying themselves, the couple had naturally engaged in marital intimacy, but he hadn't noticed his wife's pregnancy. Immediately, his divine soul power poured forth, entering her body. Soon, he detected a faint life reaction, different from A Beinu's.
It was faint only relatively speaking; it was stronger than that of a mortal. It was just that A Beinu herself was too powerful, and during these days of leisure, they hadn't cultivated deliberately, living like mortals, which was why he hadn't truly noticed.
Yu Qing beside them also smiled. "Sister only became pregnant these past few days. Shame on you for being the husband and not noticing."
Ye Chen scratched his head somewhat sheepishly. Indeed, he hadn't been a very responsible husband.
Upon learning the news, Ye Chen was both shocked and overjoyed. He then gently embraced the shy A Beinu, his large hand softly stroking her abdomen with a unique tenderness. He whispered, "A Beinu, thank you. You've added another little life to the Ye Family."
A Beinu gently shook her head, looking at Ye Chen with deep affection. Softly, she said, "I am my husband's person. Bearing children for you is the way of human relations."
Beside them, a faint, almost imperceptible trace of gloom flashed in Yu Qing's autumn-water bright eyes. Now, both Yi Wu and A Beinu had successfully become pregnant, and Yi Wu had even given birth to an adorable, charming little daughter. Yet she herself had still not been able to conceive, feeling somewhat self-reproachful.
As if sensing this, a large arm suddenly wrapped around her soft waist. Then her delicate body suddenly felt light. Yu Qing let out a surprised "Ah!" Before she could react, she was pulled into a broad, warm embrace.
A large hand forcefully patted her round, pert buttocks, instantly making the woman, who was like an ice-pure, jade-boned Goddess to the outside world, blush all over her face. Her eyes turned misty like spring water, and her small hands slapped her husband's chest a few times. She said shyly and annoyed, "Why did you hit me?"
Ye Chen laughed heartily. "Can't I spank my wife's bottom? I'm going to kiss you too."
With a smack, he planted a big, hearty kiss on Yu Qing's beautiful cheek, making her blush even more, yet also filling her with joy.
Ye Chen held her delicate body tightly and whispered, "Qingqing, don't blame yourself. Let things take their natural course. It will happen eventually. I also really want to know how smart and adorable our future child will be. If it's a boy, he'll be as handsome as me. If it's a girl, she must inherit your beauty, be as beautiful as a heavenly fairy, peerlessly stunning, sure to captivate countless men in the world."
"Mm!" Yu Qing nodded her head emphatically. She too looked forward to that day.
Suddenly, Yu Qing felt her whole body go light—Ye Chen had picked her up horizontally. A hint of a wicked smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. "There's no time like the present. Let's go make a baby right now."
"Ah?" Yu Qing exclaimed, her face full of shyness.
"Hahahaha—"
Ye Chen laughed heartily a few times, then carried Yu Qing into a palace. The room was filled with springtime atmosphere, and the ensuing intimacy was naturally not for others to know.