Time flowed quietly.
In the western sky, a setting sun blushed crimson as if shy, slowly sinking below the horizon. In an instant, the entire sky was painted with hues of evening glow.
The sunset cast its fiery light, as if blood-streaked, bathing the heavens in crimson.
Night descended, cloaking the sky in darkness. A cool breeze arose, causing the flowers and grasses in the garden to sway in the spring wind. The trees cast swaying shadows, their forms dancing under the moonlight.
A full moon emerged, but in the blink of an eye, it was swallowed as if by a celestial beast, consumed entirely.
"Ah..."
Little Doctor Immortal, Xiao Yixian, clasped her delicate, rosy lips in shock, her eyes wide as if struck by lightning.
She loved flowers and plants and had come to the garden for a leisurely walk.
But she hadn't expected to witness...
Her fair, jade-like cheeks suddenly flushed deep red, like the evening glow in the distant sky.
For a moment, she stood there dazed.
Then, covering her eyes, she fled in panic, though the scene she had just witnessed lingered stubbornly in her mind.
"Young Master and Sister Yun..."
Rushing back to her room, Xiao Yixian dove headfirst under her quilt, tightly wrapping her long, slender legs around it. With her eyes shut tight, she pretended to fall into a deep sleep.
But she dreamed a strange nightmare.
A thunderclap boomed, and spring rain fell in a drizzling symphony. In a primeval forest, a massive serpent slithered past her, baring its fangs and brandishing its claws. Its terrifying form whipped its tail as it dove into a dark cave.
It was truly horrifying.
…
The night was as tranquil as water.
A bright moon hung high in the sky.
"You scoundrel! Xiao Yixian saw us!"
Yun Yun bit down hard on Zhou Yi's shoulder, her face flushed with both embarrassment and frustration. The image of Xiao Yixian fleeing in a flustered panic made her want to dig a hole and hide in it forever.
"It's fine. We're all family," Zhou Yi said with a grin, nibbling on Yun Yun's delicate earlobe as he smirked mischievously. "How about letting her watch next time to even the score?"
"Get lost!"
Yun Yun shot him a glare, her tone filled with exasperation.
"Alright, alright. Let's change the battlefield now," Zhou Yi said, lifting Yun Yun in his arms and carrying her away from the garden toward the bedroom.
With every step he took, Yun Yun shivered slightly.
Under the moonlight, their previous location seemed to glisten with moisture, as if kissed by a gentle spring rain. The accumulated water on the ground shimmered like a mirror reflecting the serene night.
As the evening breeze brushed past, Zhou Yi couldn't help but let a thought slip into his mind:
Was he feeding his future son?
With premium milk, no less?
In the days that followed, joyous news kept coming.
Xiao Yu and Medusa also shared their own announcements.
It had to be said—Queen Medusa was incredibly fertile. Despite being a latecomer, she showed no signs of falling behind.
Pei Nanwei, on the other hand, didn't compete or fight for attention, quickly adapting to life here and blending seamlessly with the other women.
After the other women became pregnant one after another, Zhou Yi devoted more attention to Pei Nanwei, making her feel that life in the Zhou household was both fulfilling and abundant.
Though this was an alien world far from home, Zhou Yi never let her feel neglected.
And he certainly never let her go hungry.
Every time, he ensured she was completely satisfied—perhaps even to the point of overindulgence.
Months passed, but Zhou Yi refrained from taking any new wives.
Finally, after ten months of pregnancy, Ya Fei gave birth.
She had delivered a son for Zhou Yi.
"Congratulations, Sister Ya Fei!"
"Congratulations, Sister Ya Fei!"
"Congratulations, Sister Ya Fei!"
Yao Ye, Xiao Yu, Yun Yun, Medusa, and the others all came to offer their blessings. Pei Nanwei, touching her own abdomen, couldn't help but feel a trace of envy.
Though she had spent several months with Zhou Yi, even having more opportunities to be with him as the others became pregnant, there was still no sign of her own pregnancy.
However, a few months wasn't very long.
These things often depended on luck and individual constitution.
Take Queen Medusa, for instance—her luck was extraordinary.
Meanwhile, Yue Mei, who had accompanied Medusa, had yet to show any signs of pregnancy.
After comforting Ya Fei, Zhou Yi returned to his room to examine the rewards he had received this time.
"Reward One: Ten Years of Cultivation."
"Reward Two: Ten Years of Lifespan."
"Reward Three: Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure—Falling Treasure Coin."
"Holy crap!" Zhou Yi's eyes widened in disbelief. He hadn't expected the rewards this time to be so generous.
A Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure!
Could it be because this was his first child in the "Battle Through the Heavens" world that the rewards had exploded?
Zhou Yi took out the Falling Treasure Coin, which resembled a circular copper coin with a square hole in the center. On either side were wings, and faint inscriptions of the Heavenly Dao glimmered on its surface.
This treasure could attract all treasures below the level of innate spiritual treasures and even calculate the mysteries of the Heavenly Dao.
Incredible!
Zhou Yi toyed with the Falling Treasure Coin, unable to put it down. Afterward, he claimed the cultivation and lifespan rewards as well.
The additional lifespan required no explanation, but the ten years of cultivation brought a significant boost to Zhou Yi's power.
Two-star Dou Venerate.
Three-star Dou Venerate.
Four-star Dou Venerate.
"My cultivation increased by three stars—not bad! I've advanced to mid-level Dou Venerate!"
Feeling the surging power within him, Zhou Yi was thoroughly pleased.
Don't underestimate the three-star increase in ten years—it was in the Dou Venerate realm!
After all, his cultivation wasn't as ridiculously overpowered as some protagonists'. It was earned through his own effort.
Three stars in ten years were already a testament to his exceptional talent.
"Now that Yao Ye, Yun Yun, Medusa, and Xiao Yu are all pregnant, even if each of them only gives birth to one child, that's forty years of cultivation—enough to reach the peak of Dou Venerate!"
In high spirits, Zhou Yi calculated that in just two years, he could step into the realm of Dou Saint.
Perhaps even less than two years.
It all depended on how hard he worked.
If he pushed himself, he might even reach Dou God within a year.
But that would be pushing it too far.
There was no need to rush.
After all, in this "Battle Through the Heavens" world, Zhou Yi faced no real danger.
With several innate spiritual treasures in hand, he could afford to take his time.
Even if a Dou Emperor arrived, he could still be brought to his knees.
Kill the men.
Keep the women for bearing children.
"I wonder when I'll finally conceive…"
Pei Nanwei stood by the window, her fair, jade-like hand gently caressing her smooth, flat abdomen. A touch of longing flashed in her eyes.
As the young lady of a prestigious family in an ancient world, her mindset naturally aligned with the concept of "mother gaining status through her child."
In this foreign land, the only person she could rely on was Zhou Yi. If she could bear his child, her sense of security would naturally increase.
"Don't worry, we'll keep working on it. I'm sure it won't take long!"
Zhou Yi's voice suddenly sounded near her ear, startling Pei Nanwei. She turned her head quickly, only to see Zhou Yi standing there with a mischievous smile. Her delicate face flushed a deep red.
"Husband, why are you here?"
Pei Nanwei shyly averted her gaze, trying to change the subject.
"If I don't come, how will you conceive?"
Zhou Yi stepped forward and scooped Pei Nanwei's soft and curvaceous body into a princess carry. His cultivation, which had skyrocketed, made him feel exceptionally vigorous at this moment.
Ya Fei had just given birth, and Yun Yun, along with the others, were already pregnant. Only Pei Nanwei and Yue Mei had yet to conceive.
Though Zhou Yi occasionally visited the children, his heightened vigor made him prefer spending time with Yue Mei and Pei Nanwei—they allowed him to truly let loose.
Pei Nanwei wrapped her arms around Zhou Yi. Though shy, she didn't resist; after all, she also wanted to bear him a son as soon as possible.
The news of Zhou Yi's son's birth spread like a whirlwind, radiating outward from the Zhou Manor and sweeping across Jia Ma Holy City and the entire Jia Ma Empire.
Ya Fei, holding her nursing son in her arms, radiated a maternal glow that made her look especially radiant and beautiful.
The Miteer Clan, upon hearing that Ya Fei had borne Zhou Yi a son, was equally overjoyed.
The outside world's commotion did not disturb Zhou Yi. He, much like his newborn son, was devouring meals heartily.
In the snowy south, with plum blossoms blooming amid the frost, Yue Mei soon conceived as a result of Zhou Yi's efforts. However, Pei Nanwei still showed no signs of pregnancy.
"Could it be that the artifact is too powerful?"
The thought flashed through Zhou Yi's mind, but he wasn't worried. After all, Pei Nanwei wasn't his only woman. Even if she couldn't conceive, he still adored her.
The Nine-Curved Yellow River bends eighteen times; great waves sift out gold that cannot be replaced.
And so, Zhou Yi began marrying more wives.
This time, Zhou Yi took two alchemist brides—Xue Mei and Lin Fei.
By now, no one was surprised by Zhou Yi taking wives. It had become routine.
However, this time Zhou Yi gifted many of the unused pills he had refined as return gifts to the guests who came to congratulate him.
This ensured that no one felt shortchanged or burdened by expenses.
With Zhou Yi's pills as gifts, the overall strength of various forces in the Jia Ma Empire soared. Everyone praised Zhou Yi and even looked forward to his next marriage.
…
In the bridal chamber.
Zhou Yi gazed at the coldly elegant beauty, Xue Mei, whose silver hair shimmered like frost. His heart burned as he pulled her into his embrace.
"Wife, it's time to rest."
"Husband…"
The shy beauty blushed, her snowy white cheeks turning a rosy hue. Her almond-shaped eyes glimmered with misty moisture, her heart pounding like a drum.
A bashful beauty was truly the most captivating sight.
Zhou Yi didn't hesitate any longer.
The night seemed to be painted in hues of red, imbued with a romantic air.
Then came Lin Fei's turn.
Though Lin Fei wasn't as beautiful as Xue Mei, Zhou Yi still treated her with great gentleness and patience.
Their rewards included some pills and advanced alchemy techniques.
Absorbing the rewards from both women, Zhou Yi's alchemy skills skyrocketed, reaching the pinnacle of the ninth rank.
The next day, Zhou Yi gave them even more "rewards," leaving both women grinning from ear to ear.
For several consecutive days, they were both "bedridden."
Amidst these blissful and peaceful days, Yao Ye finally gave birth.
She bore a pair of dragon and phoenix twins.
"Hahaha, excellent!"
Zhou Yi was overjoyed. The Zhou Manor was filled with an atmosphere of celebration and harmony.
"Wow, I'm an aunt now!"
The little princess Yao Yue cradled one of the babies, sitting beside Yao Ye with a bright smile. Two adorable dimples appeared at the corners of her lips.
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