"...Although your confession looks a bit disheveled, your pretty girl form is really beautiful. I forgive you." Zhao Huo said indifferently, munching on chicken wings and sipping beer as he disdainfully glanced at Ren Suo.
I asked you one question, and you hit with a string of denials plus extra—any fool would know there's sothing off with you!
Ren Suo wore a bitter expression, not expecting his dark past from ten years ago to be dug up. Even Zhao Huo, whose brain was supposedly all muscles, had a day his intelligence decided to show up?
He asked, "When did you find out?"
"Ten years ago, after I married my wives, I honestly confessed this almost-off-track affection to them," Zhao Huo said. "They and I checked the student roster together, finally confirming that there absolutely was no 'Xiao Suo' at the academy. Either I was dreaming, or soone was pranking ."
"And you directly assud the na 'Xiao Suo'. To use their words: by the ti we're together, I don't even have to change the na I address you with; I can directly use that as your nickna..."
"Stop, stop, stop! The more you talk, the more disgusting it gets," Ren Suo exclaid, unable to bear it.
Zhao Huo curled his lip. "Are you even in a position to complain? As beautiful as our first eting was, that's how fiercely I vomited that night. Oh, this is also one of the reasons I can't arrange a marriage for our children. Who knows if you can even have children..."
Ren Suo used his foot to unleash the "Roaming Refractive Rainbow Spiral Piling Machine," kicking over. "To hell with you! Criticize all you want, but how dare you talk about my child?"
Zhao Huo stretched out his right hand. An orange fla erged and solidified into armor, and he instantly cast "Annihilation Dragon Armor" to firmly block Ren Suo's kick. "Okay, okay, my bad. Now you've made one mistake, and I've made one. We're even."
Only then did Ren Suo withdraw his foot and continue with his beer and chicken, asking, "Then why didn't you tell ten years ago?"
Zhao Huo looked at Ren Suo with the eyes one might use on a child with intellectual disabilities. "Do you think 'being dumped harshly by a bro who transford into a pretty girl' is sothing worth telling others about?"
Ren Suo shrugged. "Don't know, never tried it. We ordinary folks are already giving our all just to live, unlike your thrilling life."
Zhao Huo slightly raised an eyebrow. "True, you've never been dumped by a bro transford into a pretty girl, since you haven't been dumped yet…"
Ren Suo quickly changed the subject. "If you didn't tell ten years ago, you should've taken this secret to the grave. Why are you bringing up these old scores now to irk ?"
"Irk ...? You make it sound like it's my fault." Zhao Huo tugged at the corner of his mouth. "Well, we've known each other for so many years, and it seed like you were in trouble tonight, being chased by your own wives, so of course I had to step in."
Ren Suo looked confused. "How did you step in?"
"As they say, misery loves company, so I just added to your woes," Zhao Huo chuckled. Then his smile faded, and he said, "Do you still rember the last confession I made to Xiao Suo (Chapter 777)?"
Ren Suo replied, "Who rembers sothing that lengthy? My WeChat chat history got deleted after an update."
Zhao Huo gulped down a can of beer and whispered softly, "'When you were 17, I couldn't give you flowers. I hope I can drink with you when you're 27.' ...Now it's exactly ten years. I guess I've fulfilled my promise."
"Wow, that's quite sentintal," Ren Suo scoffed. "So, should I transform into the pretty Xiao Suo and toast you?"
Zhao Huo took out a bottle of 96% proof 'Water of Life' from the cabinet and slamd it in front of Ren Suo. "Please!"
Ren Suo muttered, "...I suspect that after I drink this, my dignity would be in jeopardy."
"Speaking of losing dignity, why were you suddenly being chased by your wives tonight?" Zhao Huo looked curious. "Did the thing with Little Jiu finally blow up? Or was it Bai..."
Ren Suo spat out a mouthful of beer. "Don't just slander out of thin air! I'll warn you with a lawyer's letter!"
Zhao Huo instantly cast a Defensive Magic spell to block the splashing beer, supporting his chin as he smirked. "Let think... Was it perhaps September 21st last year—Little Jiu's birthday?"
Ren Suo looked at Zhao Huo, shocked, his jaw almost dropping. He suddenly shrank into a corner of the room, shivering. "You... you've been tracking ?"
"I'd sooner track Little Jiu; that would make more sense," Zhao Huo grunted. "My wife, Xiao Shu, told !"
Ren Suo beca even more terrified and casually cast a green Healing glow on Zhao Huo's head. "What? Your wife has been tracking !?"
"What on earth are you thinking!" Zhao Huo imdiately grabbed a chicken drumstick and threw it. Ren Suo caught it with his mouth. "My wife was also at Little Jiu's birthday dinner that day. She imdiately noticed that Little Jiu had already transitioned from a girl to a woman before attending the dinner."
Ren Suo asked, "...Just how many young girls have you corrupted for your wife to develop such keen eyes of discernnt?"
Zhao Huo replied irritably, "Not a single one! My only potential affair partner is you! Xiao Shu is a Healing Cultivator specializing in obstetrics, gynecology, and related fields. Is it strange that she has such discernnt? She's seen countless girls who have just tasted the Forbidden Fruit."
Ren Suo countered, "I'm a Healing Cultivator too! How co I don't have that discernnt? From what I can see, a hobody like you with no nightlife must be a virgin!"
Zhao Huo retorted, "Playing Adult Gas late at night makes a virgin!? That's prejudice!"
As they talked, they veered into trash talk again. Only after they finished their fried chicken legs did Ren Suo finally say, "You're completely wrong. The reason I'm being pursued is even more unbelievable than you think."
Zhao Huo raised his eyebrows slightly, his expression becoming serious. "What happened?"
Could it be because of the kids? Had Ren Suo gotten into trouble along with the children?
Or has a new storm appeared? Can Ren Suo no longer continue as a stay-at-ho dad and have to follow the Fairy Palace to save the world?
"You might find it hard to believe, but actually..." Ren Suo said slowly, "I got together with Xianyu."
Zhao Huo: "..."
After three seconds, Zhao Huo picked up a chicken wing and threw it at him.
"Eat! Chicken! You!" he said with disdain. "Who doesn't know about that trivial matter!? You're wasting my expressions."
Ren Suo, shocked, said, "What? Weren't Xianyu and I keeping it well-hidden? Shouldn't you all think that she and I are just pure friends?"
"Pure friendship between n and won? Sure, it definitely exists, but not with you," Zhao Huo said, counting on his fingers. "Ten years ago, the won you knew included Dong Chengling, Qiao Muyi, Gu Yueyan, and Lin Xianyu. Then you brought along Luna and a sister, and along the way, you picked up Little Jiu. Fast forward to today, you haven't let a single one go."
"You could say, knowing you makes feel quite ashad. I suspect that when future generations review the Dragon King's illustrious history, 'knowing Ren Suo' will be considered a derit on my achievents."
Ren Suo retorted, "Before you say that, take a look at how many wives you have! Of the Remnant Soldiers quartet, three are your wives!"
Zhao Huo stuck out his tongue teasingly. "My number of wives is less than half of yours. If you're a hundred-percent scumbag, then I'm just fifty percent—a failing scumbag, I suppose!"
Suddenly recalling sothing, Zhao Huo smirked and humd, "Speaking of which, you should thank . If I hadn't killed a dragon back then, do you think you could be so energetic and drinking with today?"
Ren Suo opened his mouth to retort, but not a single word ca out—because Zhao Huo was right.
If Zhao Huo hadn't slain a dragon back then, Ren Suo indeed wouldn't be living so Carefree Freedom now.
Eight years ago, Zhao Huo, a Fifth Tier Cultivator, had entered a cave in a Secret Realm. He fought a fierce battle with a Black Dragon that had been sealed for a thousand years. Ultimately, at the cost of a foot and a hand, he slew the adult dragon. Afterwards, Zhao Huo cut open the dragon's heart, squeezed out three cups of Black Dragon's Heart Blood, drank one himself, and gave another to Ren Suo, who had arrived later to heal him.
What was the Black Dragon's Heart Blood good for?
The official statent was: Enhanced overall Physical Condition. This statent was indeed correct.
As for the hidden effects of the Black Dragon's Heart Blood... to put it simply, aside from the ga nights they managed to carve out each week, their other nights were incredibly fulfilling. Their marital lives were particularly harmonious, always at full attendance, never taking days off—truly heroes among heroes.
It's worth ntioning that the fertility rate of Cultivators is really low; the stronger they are, the lower it is. The fourth transformation is a turning point, akin to male vasectomy and female nopause. Nowadays, Cultivators wanting children basically have to accomplish this major life event before the fourth transformation.
Of course, there are perks to having children after reaching High Revolutions—according to internal surveys, children conceived after attaining High Revolutions may have better Talent.
However, Ren Suo now has five children, and Zhao Huo has three, making them true Otherkind among Cultivators. Aside from factors like luck, the more crucial reason for them is that quantitative changes lead to qualitative changes.
Even if the chances are low, as long as the frequency is high enough, success is still achievable. Their cases perfectly illustrate the saying, 'Persistence can grind an iron pestle into a needle.'
Suddenly recalling sothing, Ren Suo asked, "By the way, has the Family Head's son been born? Cheng Ling ntioned it briefly to once... Was it twins?"
Zhao Huo replied, "Where did you hear that rumor? It's daughters, and not twins, but quintuplets! Five of them! I took a look when I went to the Great Wall last ti, and I still think my daughter is cuter."
Ren Suo gasped, stretching out the five fingers of his left hand. "Quintuplets!? The Family Head is so aweso! Truly a decade of honing for one strike, the frost blade yet untested. When a master strikes, one sword divides into five shadows!"
As ntioned, after Zhao Huo slew the dragon, he squeezed out three cups of Black Dragon's Heart Blood. He and Ren Suo shared two, and the third was handed over to the Great Wall. Of course, the leaders drank it first.
Since Ren Zuo returned in 1999, it took him just a few months to completely resolve the Champion Bloodline risks. He was still responsible for foundational theory and Spell research, as there were indeed few things in this world worthy of his personal involvent. The Great Wall's "bragging business" was mostly handled by You Jiu, but Ren Zuo could finally travel. He and Cha Xian'er savored the beauty of the vast world together.
A few months later, Ren Zuo was captivated by Cha Xian'er. Three years later, Ren Suo and the others attended his wedding ceremony as friends. However, at that ti, everyone's focus wasn't on the bride and groom; they were frenziedly taking photos of the best man. That was probably one of only two tis in You Jiu's life he wore a formal suit; to see it again, one would likely have to wait for You Jiu's own wedding.
The bridesmaid was quite interesting too, as she was the Disaster ssenger sent by the Fairy Palace.
During those three years, Ren Suo also played many gas, often using "Rippling Spring Sounds" to ask for the Disaster ssenger's help. You Jiu seized these opportunities to persistently pursue the Disaster ssenger for a full three years, until she finally succumbed. It was a classic case of a persistent suitor achieving Everything One Expects to Find in the end.
Ren Zuo also had quite a connection with the Fairy Palace, so Ren Suo casually helped arrange for the Disaster ssenger to attend the wedding. At the wedding, the Disaster ssenger even agreed to You Jiu's proposal of engagent, but they would have to wait a while longer if they wanted to marry.
After Ren Suo had advanced to a Level Seven Player, "Rippling Spring Sounds" underwent an Evolve and gained a new function: "A Player can expend 10,000 hours of summonable ti to permanently summon a ga character and can summon that character unlimitedly in the ga."
Ten thousand hours—equivalent to 416 days. For Ren Suo, who was then ticulous about using summonable ti down to the second, this target seed unattainable.
However, starting with Ten-Star Gas, the summonable ti awarded for clearing high-star gas was typically several hours at minimum. Naturally, a significant increase in rewards also ant a drastic rise in ga difficulty, often requiring Players to summon ga characters to pass.
Thanks to Lin Xianyu's joining, the clearing efficiency of the Mini-World Ga Console greatly improved. The summonable ti for "Rippling Spring Sounds" accumulated more and more, now reaching a full 9,000 hours. It was estimated that in another year or two, after clearing a few more Ten-Star Gas, Ren Suo would be able to "redeem" the Disaster ssenger from the Mini-World Ga Console.
When Ren Suo advanced to a Level Ten Player, capable of clearing 11-Star, 12-Star, and 13-Star gas, the accumulation speed of summonable ti in "Rippling Spring Sounds" would be even faster.
In another decade or two, Ren Suo might be able to permanently summon all ga characters to reality. This was also one of his current wishes.
Speaking of Ren Zuo, he was undoubtedly a striking example of a Cultivator's fertility rate. He must have researched many Spells to increase his chances and had the Strengthening from the Black Dragon's Heart Blood, yet it still took him seven full years to see results.
But those results were frankly rather terrifying!
Five births in one go!
Cultivator biology cried out in dismay!
With such fertility, Ren Zuo was bound to be the strongest Family Head of the Ren Family for the next two thousand years!
Ren Suo marveled and suddenly asked, "All five are girls?"
Zhao Huo nodded. "All five are, and they seem to have all inherited the Ren Family Bloodline."
Ren Suo stroked his chin. "I think I could arrange a child's betrothal with Ren Zuo..."
Zhao Huo, seeing Ren Suo's undying ambitions, spat disdainfully. "Child's betrothal... Now there are five of them. Which one are you thinking about?"
Ren Suo didn't answer. Zhao Huo looked at him a few tis, then suddenly understood and shook his head. "Ren Suo, give up your bold ideas. Those five at your ho might make you kneel on a keyboard at most; they won't kill you. But Ren Zuo really would."
"Plus, when I saw the quintuplets, You Jiu was watching from the side. I could tell at a glance he's the type of uncle who dotes on children. He won't just beat you; he might even ambush your son and knock him out. Don't say I didn't warn you."
Ren Suo thought about it and imdiately extinguished the idea of preparing a "bride-quintet" for his son, sighing. "You're unwilling, Ren Zuo is out of the question... What about Yu Kuangtu and Li Dan? It's been a long ti since I've seen them…"
Zhao Huo laughed. "Of course you haven't seen them. They and Bai Ji are all part of the global disaster response force. Volcanic eruptions here, sudden typhoons and Tsunamis there—they need to resolve these. Even if they do get so ti to co back, they'd go straight ho to their wives, sons, and warm beds. Why would they rember you, a loafer?"
After Qin Lian graduated, she naturally beca Yu Kuangtu's master. Li Dan and Yao Fei also tied the knot five years ago. Ren Suo's whole family attended both weddings.
Zhao Huo continued, "Forget it. Li Dan and Yu Kuangtu have both had sons, and apparently, they're about the sa age as your fourth and fifth children. You'd better keep a closer eye on your own daughters."
Ren Suo's gaze turned frosty. "Heh, if those boys dare co near my daughters, see if I don't knock them out cold!"
Zhao Huo truly broke out in a cold sweat for Xiaotian, stuck with such an unreliable father. If Xiaotian doesn't hurry up with his Cultivation, he might eventually be ambushed and knocked out. It would be best if he could inherit his mother's awakened spells; at least he could flee faster.
After a satisfying al and drinks, Ren Suo flicked his fingers. "Phone. Co on, hand it over."
Zhao Huo looked at his phone, nodded, and patted his backside, saying, "Follow . My spare phone is in the living room."
Ren Suo followed Zhao Huo out of the bedroom. Yet, the mont Ren Suo stepped out of the room, Zhao Huo suddenly erupted!
Orange Dragon Fla engulfed him, Spiritual Energy boiling and bursting forth, transforming him instantly from a hobody into an Iron Blood warrior!
Zhao Huo bellowed, "Face , you whelp!"
"Dragon King Celestial Lord's Form!"
Despite Ren Suo's strength, in that instant, he was still stunned by Zhao Huo's Intimidation!
Even though Ren Suo used "Descent of the Heavenly God" to break free from the ntal control the next second, a hand suddenly extended from the side with Supre Divine Power and firmly grasped Ren Suo's arm!
The power level of this Force far surpassed the Eighth Revolution, and not even Ren Suo's Magic Immune worked!
"Gotcha!" Luna chirped, tilting her head as she looked at Ren Suo and giggling. "Yeah, Luna caught Suosuo! Luna wins!"
Ren Suo glared with incredulity at Zhao Huo. "You betrayed !?"
"I just want to be a good person now. And you think I would just let it slide—the fact that you transford into a beautiful girl and deceived all those years ago?" Zhao Huo said somberly, leaning against the wall. "Give a chance. I actually just want to see you get beaten up by your own wives."
Ren Suo shouted, "Damn it! I'll tell your daughter what happened back then! Just wait to be despised by your own daughter!"
"If my misfortune can shatter your happiness," Zhao Huo said with the expression of a Martyr, "then it's all worth it."
Luna opened her right hand, revealing a triangular Rune glowing with purple-blue light. "Suosuo~ let's go ho~"
Ren Suo's mind raced, brainstorming thousands of Spells and Divine Skills. He instantly found a way to break the deadlock—
"EEEOOOOW~~~~"
This ow from Ren Suo was the culmination of his lifelong 'Cat Speak Purification,' a sound so intricate—curvy yet precise, sharp but sustained, elegant yet urgent—that all cats within dozens of miles woke up at the sound!
Luna was startled for a mont and twisted her waist shyly, but still said firmly, "No! Sister Ling wants to take you back! We'll talk about having kids later!"
Ren Suo's expression beca as sorrowful as the Blue Danube, his voice as labyrinthine as a maze with seven twists and turns. "eeooow~~ Nyaa~~"
Luna shivered at the sound, uncontrollably letting go of Ren Suo's hand.
Ren Suo's eyes sparkled brilliantly. Now is the mont—
"Thinking of running?"
Moonlight filtered through the villa's floor-to-ceiling windows, draping over Ren Suo like a light veil. Gu Yueyan silently approached Ren Suo and pressed a palm to his chest!
"Where the light reaches, I reach," Gu Yueyan whispered softly. "Mr. Suo, the Moonlight is beautiful tonight."
Before Ren Suo could react, the "Command Spell Technique" sealed within him was unsealed. The Space Spell left by Dong Chengling imdiately took effect, causing Ren Suo to perform a spatial jump.
In the blink of an eye, Ren Suo was back in a familiar place.
Ren Suo quickly scanned his surroundings, confirming no one was present, and was slightly taken aback.
Why is no one here? What was the point of them bringing back? I could run away at any ti now...
However, when he clearly saw the room he was in, Ren Suo's expression suddenly changed drastically!
The room was a ss. The sponge flooring covering the entire room was littered with various toys, picture books, and dolls. The toy box, ant for toys, instead held several opened but unfinished packets of snacks. The small bookshelf, intended for books, also displayed so clay figures—not Zhao Huo's expensive ones, but his own handmade crafts.
The five small beds were empty, their covers thrown back. Ren Suo touched one and found it still retained a trace of warmth. He quickly opened the room door and ran out, shouting loudly, "Xiaotian! Wu Xia—"
"Daddy!"
A little girl in a nightgown flung herself at him. Ren Suo activated "Ti Roaming" and carefully caught her, softly reprimanding, "Don't jump so high next ti! It's easy to bump your head!"
Five-year-old Wu Xia giggled, then suddenly recoiled from Ren Suo's face. "Daddy! You sll like alcohol!"
"Daddy, Daddy—" The perfectly synchronized, sweet, milky voices of two-year-old Hei Yin and two-year-old Xi Yue called out as they toddled over hand in hand. Ren Suo squatted, set Wu Xia down, and rubbed his daughters' little heads. "Missed Daddy?"
"Missed!" Hei Yin and Xi Yue exclaid crisply and loudly.
Ren Suo's heart was lting. He suddenly put on a stern face and asked, "Xiaotian, it's so late. Why haven't you put your sisters to bed? Son, Daddy is very disappointed in you."
Before six-year-old Xiaotian could speak, four-year-old Star Ti declared loudly, "It's not brother's fault! Sister Xianyu woke us up!"
"Huh? My fault?" Lin Xianyu, who was sitting on the living room sofa playing with her phone, looked completely bewildered.
Xiaotian shook his head and calmly stated, "It's my fault. I sensed Spiritual Energy fluctuations while I was sleeping, so I ca out to see what was happening. Then I found that all the moms were gone. Thinking sothing had happened, I woke my sisters up to wait for Mom and Dad to co back."
Just then, Spiritual Energy suddenly fluctuated repeatedly. Luna, Gu Yueyan, Dong Chengling, Qiao Muyi, Ren Xingi, and Little Jiu simultaneously appeared in the living room.
Ren Suo's expression stiffened. But now, being hugged by Wu Xia, Xi Yue, and Hei Yin, he could only sigh quietly and obediently stay put.
Dong Chengling smiled slightly and said, "Dear, welco ho."
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