After weathering storm after storm and enduring ordeal after ordeal, Zhang Chen had not rested since parting with the Queen Mother of the West.
A full month passed. Even Zhang Chen's golden body had gone weak, and only when the breath of an embryo appeared within Empress Biyun's womb did their exertions finally cease.
Inside the Elixir Refining Room
Zhang Chen rubbed his aching waist and slowly climbed to his feet to dress himself. Even though he had forged a golden body, he could not endure a month without rest.
Empress Biyun lay on the ground nearby, her body already melting like spring water as her eyes fixed on Zhang Chen. "Husband!"
Empress Biyun's voice was soft and tender, yet filled with worry.
Their gazes met. Zhang Chen hurriedly turned around and helped Empress Biyun put on her clothes, a trace of gravity in his eyes. "You needn't say it. I know what you want to say."
As Zhang Chen spoke, he looked toward Empress Biyun's abdomen. He could sense the power of life gestating within her womb.
Empress Biyun closed her mouth, but she looked at Zhang Chen with a face full of concern. After a long silence, Zhang Chen said, "Even if we have a child, that child may not necessarily inherit my constitution. There definitely won't be any danger."
Empress Biyun's eyes brimmed with worry. "I only fear that when the time comes, the child will suffer in your stead. If he is born only to endure such a painful punishment, that would be far too cruel."
Zhang Chen fell silent at those words, countless thoughts racing through his mind. After a moment, he said, "Don't worry too much. I have my own plans. The Queen Mother of the West still needs me to handle something for