Walking alongside his wife, Xing Wu, who had always been carefree, Ye Yun found her current hesitation peculiar.
"This..."
Xing Wu's unexpected silence made Ye Yun even more concerned.
"What is it? Speak up!"
"Think about it, the Demon God Domain possesses even Creation Gods. It's definitely a level nine great world, right?"
"Yes, that's true. And then?"
"And then?"
Xing Wu looked at him and slowly said.
"Then do you think a restriction capable of containing such a powerful world can be easily dispelled? Perhaps it's related to some powerful beings beyond our comprehension?"
"Although the probability isn't high, incurring such enmity still carries immense risk."
Her words were, admittedly, quite reasonable.
Of course, he was perfectly aware of such obvious reasoning himself.
Ye Yun raised an eyebrow, finding himself at a loss for words. "My dear wife, this isn't like you. Why are you suddenly so timid?"
Clearly, Xing Wu's hesitation stemmed from worry about potential danger. But given their current standing, what was there they did that wasn't risky? This behavior was uncharacteristic of her.
Upon hearing this, Xing Wu looked at him, shook her head, and calmly uttered,
"What if I told you... I think I'm pregnant?"
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Ye Yun believed that there were moments in life that could completely stun one's mind and body. Right now was one of those moments for him. Shock, confusion, and astonishment flooded his heart.
"You... I... this..."
Overwhelmed by emotion, Ye Yun nearly lost the ability to speak. After a long pause, he instinctively asked,
"Uh... Whose is it?"
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Xing Wu immediately grabbed his cheeks and glared at him. "Are you saying you're not going to take responsibility?"
"No, no, no! How could I!" Ye Yun pleaded repeatedly, quickly explaining, "It's just that the news came too suddenly, and I haven't quite processed it..."
"Hmph!"
Xing Wu let out a soft snort, finally releasing him and sinking back onto the sofa. As she sat, Ye Yun quickly leaned in.
"Hey, hey, take it easy! Don't strain yourself!"
Generally, cultivators found it extremely difficult to conceive children, and the stronger they became, the lower the probability. For powerful beings at the level of Lord Gods, conceiving a child would require at least a century of deep intimacy. This was precisely why Xing Wu's news had shocked him so greatly.
Xing Wu pouted at his concern. "Don't worry, I'm not a mortal. I'm not that delicate."
"Who can say for sure? It's always best to be careful!" Ye Yun insisted, still feeling a sense of unreality. He couldn't help but ask, "But really, are you pregnant? You can't joke about something like this."
"Do I look like someone who would joke about this?" Xing Wu gave him a sidelong glance and calmly explained. "When we fought the Black Emperor before, I was likely already pregnant. I didn't want to distract you then, so I didn't say anything."
"Whoa, you didn't tell me such a huge thing sooner!" Ye Yun felt a flush of embarrassment. So, Xing Wu had been fighting with the strength of two people then? Even knowing the robust physique of divine beings, this was beyond extraordinary.
Xing Wu huffed. "See? If I had told you then, would you have let me participate in the battle?"
"Uh, but you were just so..."
"It's fine, it's all in the past. I'm alright now, aren't I?" Xing Wu shook her head, then smiled faintly at Ye Yun. "So, how does it feel to suddenly become a father?"
"Uh, I still feel like I'm dreaming..." Ye Yun chuckled sheepishly.
Xing Wu took another sip of tea. "Don't worry, you're not dreaming. You're really going to be a dad. If you don't believe me, try sensing it yourself."
This reminded Ye Yun. Right, he was a Lord God! How could he forget something so simple? Ye Yun eagerly activated his senses and examined Xing Wu's body. As expected, a new life was indeed gestating within her. And judging by the dense Yin energy gathered around, it was undoubtedly going to be a little girl...
Only then did Ye Yun truly believe it. In an instant, he rushed forward and hugged Xing Wu tightly, saying with immense emotion, "That's wonderful! We finally have a child!" Ever since they married, having a child had been a lingering wish in his heart. He and Xing Wu had been trying for a long time, and now, their efforts had finally paid off!
Seeing his excitement, Xing Wu's face also broke into a gentle smile. "Yes, I believe she'll be a lovely daughter."
"Of course she will! Whose daughter do you think she'll be!" Ye Yun grinned. However, as his excitement gradually subsided, he remembered something and looked at Xing Wu. "So, is this why you were worried about me agreeing to Hong Ling's request?"
"Pretty much." Xing Wu nodded, her expression becoming serious. "With a child on the way, we'll soon have to consider more than just ourselves; we'll have to consider her future." "What if, before she grows up, we encounter trouble that even we can't resolve?"
Now Ye Yun understood her concerns. Objectively speaking, she was correct. Ye Yun sighed, "What you say is true, but as I mentioned earlier, with our current status, we're already in a precarious position." "Even without the Demon God Domain, we still need to consider the Ghost Demon Realm, and even the Primordial Demon Race behind it. Some risks are unavoidable."
When had they ever not lived on the edge, forging impossibilities from desperate situations? Ye Yun didn't believe that playing it safe would make the world any gentler towards him. Finally, he took a deep breath and looked at Xing Wu with a determined expression.
"Of course, no matter what, I will do my utmost to protect you and our daughter, and I will never let anyone harm you!" This was, undoubtedly, the most basic duty of a man.
Xing Wu wasn't foolish either. Upon careful consideration, she understood the stakes and nodded gently. "It's good that you've thought it through. And I believe you can do it." Xing Wu had witnessed Ye Yun's continuous miracle-making. Whether it was the Ghost Demon Realm, the Primordial Demon Race, or even the troubles of the Demon God Domain, he would surely overcome them.
She smiled enchantingly, and Ye Yun found himself momentarily dazed. He couldn't tell if it was his imagination, but he felt that Xing Wu now possessed a certain intellectual beauty. His ardent gaze made Xing Wu raise an eyebrow.
"Why are you looking at me like that? Is there something on my face?"
"No, I just suddenly want to kiss my dear wife!" Ye Yun smiled warmly and leaned in, closing the distance between them, intending to give her a kiss full of love!