She already knew that when Xiao Tian first appeared, he had harbored ill intentions toward her. Otherwise, why would he have helped her as if giving everything away for free? And they had already been together once — for three whole days, no less. But now, he had become this righteous man. It was just that this pervert, who had the heart but no guts, was so utterly clueless. Did this Queen really have to say it first?
Under their gaze, the pillar of light gradually dimmed and disappeared. During the five-hour period, three more pillars of light rose. After the last one dissipated, Xiao Tian rushed out of the palace and arrived beside them in a few flashes. He took out two jade bottles and handed one to each woman.
"These each contain a Qi Replenishing and Fetus Stabilizing Pill and a Fetus Nurturing Spirit Ganoderma Pill. They will warm and nourish your bodies."
Xun'er and the other four exchanged looks that confirmed their suspicions. Yun Yun and Ya Fei's bodies trembled slightly. Although they had guessed Xiao Tian was refining pills for them, seeing them now, they were incredibly moved. The two threw themselves into Xiao Tian's arms. He let them embrace him, poured out the pills, and brought them to their lips. The two gently opened their mouths and swallowed, looking as if they had tasted the most delicious thing in the world. The other three felt no jealousy at all; they simply watched the loving scene with warm smiles.
After taking the pills, the two felt the medicine transform into pure energy, continuously warming and nourishing their bodies. Then, all six of them sat together in the pavilion, chatting happily.
Xiao Yi Xian: ????
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In the more than two months that followed, Xiao Tian was either accompanying them or cultivating. After all, cultivators were not as frail as ordinary people, and they didn't suffer from morning sickness, so it didn't affect their daily lives at all. Even when the two women cultivated, a small amount of purified Dou Qi would be channeled into the fetuses.
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Now, there was only half a month left until the Strong Ranking Tournament. Xiao Yu informed Xiao Tian through a sound transmission stone that the Grand Elder wanted to see him. Xiao Tian arrived in front of the Grand Elder's pavilion, pushed the door open, and walked in, sitting opposite Su Qian.
"Young friend Xiao Tian, the academy has unanimously approved your previous proposal. The time will be set after the Strong Ranking Tournament. Because the reward for the top ten on the strong ranking is Heart Flame Body Tempering. This time, Zi Yan will probably drop from first place, haha."
The Grand Elder imagined Zi Yan's expression at having to settle for second place because she couldn't beat Xiao Tian, and he couldn't help but smile.
Xiao Tian looked at the Grand Elder, who was like an old prankster, and thought that Zi Yan didn't really care much about first or second place. These two, grandfather and granddaughter, truly had a love-hate relationship.
"Grand Elder, has the Fallen Heart Flame already erupted once?"
Although Xiao Tian had been staying in the Pure Heaven Divine Realm, he was not completely ignorant of the news from the Inner Academy.
"It erupted once recently. It's precisely because it's becoming increasingly difficult to suppress that those old fogies in the Inner Academy agreed."
Although Su Qian could sometimes act like a dictator, the old fogies inside were still very rigid. They knew from Su Qian that there was another Heavenly Flame, but they couldn't confirm if it was real, lest they be tricked.
Xiao Tian nodded helplessly at Grand Elder Su Qian's words.
"Then you all must guard against the people from the Black-Corner Region."
"Are you talking about Medicine Emperor Han Feng?" The Grand Elder carefully pondered Xiao Tian's words and frowned. "But yes, with his strength and the Heavenly Flame he possesses, he would certainly be able to sense the abnormality here."
Xiao Tian knew that Han Feng would bring many people. "Moreover, Han Feng will definitely not just bring people from his Maple City. With his appeal as a Grade Six Alchemist, many people will likely come to do him a favor."
When Su Qian heard Xiao Tian's words, his heart immediately became vigilant. If his own side were tied down and Han Feng came, the academy would definitely be overwhelmed. He looked up at Xiao Tian in front of him. Xiao Tian saw his gaze and knew what he was thinking. He picked up the teacup on the table, lowered his head, and drank, pretending to be oblivious and directly ignoring his gaze.
Time flowed on in this deathly silent environment, and the atmosphere became increasingly oppressive. Xiao Tian remained as composed as ever.
"Young friend, you win. If our academy's students graduate in the future, our academy can recommend them to join your Pure World Divine Palace."
Su Qian seemed to let out a deep breath, his hands resting weakly on the chair. Although the academy still had two old monster-like hidden powers, he couldn't command them as they were in seclusion.
"Grand Elder, what are you saying? We are allies! How can we stand by and do nothing when you are in trouble? Grand Elder, don't worry. Our Pure World Divine Palace guarantees to repel all incoming enemies and ensure your academy has no problems at all. Thank you, Grand Elder, for your support and trust in our Pure Heaven Divine Palace."
Xiao Tian drank the last sip of tea and, to avoid any further complications, chose to leave directly.
Su Qian heard Xiao Tian's righteous words, uttered without even a blink of an eye, and his mouth twitched slightly. I have never seen such a shameless person!
"Alas~"
Su Qian's many words ultimately turned into a sigh. He had a request of someone, and it didn't cause him any significant loss. Students graduating would naturally go their separate ways, with only a few choosing to stay at the academy.
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In Boundless Gate, Hu Jia lay on the table with a lifeless expression, looking at Xiao Yu beside her. "Why is it that Xun'er is always nowhere to be seen for a while, and that guy doesn't even show up anymore? I'm exhausted."
Xiao Yu propped up her face, also looking helpless. "The two of them are busy dealing with things right now, and it will probably take a long time." Xiao Yu thought, It's only been two months now, so it will take at least another eight months.
"Yu'er, what things?" Hu Jia leaned her face close to Xiao Yu's, staring at her intently.
"N-nothing."
Xiao Yu directly pushed away Hu Jia, who was almost touching her face. This Little Witch liked women, and if she were targeted, she would have a headache for a long time. She couldn't let herself be bent by her; otherwise, her grandfather would be furious. If she told her that Xiao Tian had many wives, and two of them were pregnant, she would probably jump up and complain about the injustice.
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The strong ranking only had fifty slots, and only those on the strong ranking were eligible to participate in the Strong Ranking Tournament. In less than half a month before the start of the tournament, some old foxes who had hidden their strength emerged to compete for positions on the strong ranking. There were only two slots on the entire strong ranking that no one had ever challenged, nor dared to challenge: the first and the thirty-fourth. Zi Yan, needless to say, was the undisputed champion of the ranking for years. No one was crazy enough to challenge her. After Xiao Tian defeated Bai Cheng, he hadn't made a move, but his Dou Wang strength was well known. If someone were slapped away by a big palm in front of hundreds of people, and they were the one who initiated the challenge, wouldn't they be laughed to death by others?