In the courtyard, the women who had been chatting saw Mo Lin and Cang Yuan emerge and turned questioning gazes toward them. Seeing Cang Yuan's somewhat pale complexion, they showed particular concern.
Meeting their worried eyes, Mo Lin gave them a reassuring smile. He first walked over to Cang Yuan and sent a stream of pure Origin Power into him, helping him recover what he had expended. Cang Yuan's complexion immediately grew much rosier, and he nodded to Mo Lin.
"How is Yao Yao?" As the eldest wife, Cai Lin was the first to ask, her voice full of concern. The other women held their breaths as well.
"Her condition is stable for now," Mo Lin said simply. He did not mention the troublesome nature of the Ancestral Dragon Flesh and Blood, lest they worry. "Grandpa Hei used a secret art together with the Ancestral Dragon Lamp to stabilize her injuries and buy us three years."
Hearing this, the women all sighed in relief and thanked Cang Yuan one after another. Cang Yuan waved his hand, indicating that it was only natural.
Mo Lin swept his gaze over their stunningly beautiful faces. Seeing the dependence and affection in their eyes, warmth welled up in his heart. He smiled faintly, his voice gentle yet resolute.
"For these three months, I'm not going anywhere. I'll stay in Cangxuan Heaven and properly spend time with all of you and Xi'er."
He paused, anticipation glinting in his eyes, before continuing.
"Three months from now, once everything is ready in Hunyuan Heaven, we'll set off together—to Hunyuan Heaven!"
"Then I'll take you all to see what this so-called foremost of the Nine Heavens is really like! And while we're there... we'll collect our 'spoils of war'!"
The courtyard fell silent for a moment after his