You're Trying to Murder the Father of Your Child!

The three Great Holy Lands of Tianxuan Continent: Taixu Holy Land, Minggu Holy Land, and Lieyang Holy Land!

They were among the most powerful forces in this world. Six Realm Cultivators were everywhere within them, while Seventh Realm Void Breaking experts were as common as dogs.

Not to mention that several Heavenly Phenomenon Peak cultivators stood guard over them. When the Ascension Gate opened once every ten thousand years, they could Ascend with Radiant Clouds to the Upper Realm and witness a far broader world!

They had no idea how Chu Ning had arrived in the center of the main hall. At that moment, the Elders and Old Ancestors were discussing future cooperation.

Then this man simply walked in.

Even the Old Ancestors, who possessed the strongest cultivation in this world, could not sense this man's aura. He was plainly an ordinary mortal without any cultivation!

But could a mortal really enter Taixu Holy Land so easily?

The Great Elder shot to his feet, furious.

"How dare you trespass into Taixu Holy Land and barge into our sect's main hall? Men—"

"Stop!"

The Old Ancestor immediately shouted down the cultivators who had been preparing to attack.

Based on his many years of hard-won experience, this man was definitely not simple!

After all, even a Celestial Phenomenon Realm expert from another sect could not descend here so effortlessly, much less someone whose aura he could not detect.

All he could see was the man's dark gold Python Robe, his handsome features, and his extraordinary bearing.

The Old Ancestor hesitated for a moment. Unable to see through him at all, he rose to his feet, clasped his hands, and smiled.

"Sir, my subordinates have offended you. May I ask what brings you to Taixu Holy Land?"

Attack the moment you saw someone? Was there something wrong with their brains?

What if a Banished Immortal from the Upper Realm had descended? Taixu Holy Land would be wiped out!

Chu Ning returned the gesture with a smile. "Everyone, I'm looking for a few Ingredients. I saw that there were many people here, so I came specifically to ask. My apologies for disturbing you."

The crowd exchanged looks. The Great Elder at the front looked displeased. Taixu Holy Land was a place for him to look for Ingredients? This was one of the strongest holy lands in the world! Yet just as he was about to speak, the Old Ancestor stopped him with a stern glare.

The same old rule applied.

Be tough before the weak, yield before the strong. When facing someone whose strength was unknown—

It was better to be cautious!

"Haha! Taixu Holy Land is renowned for treasures scattered everywhere. Meeting you today is an honor, sir. Please, name whatever you need!"

Chu Ning was somewhat surprised.

Were cultivators all this hospitable?

He clearly had not even shown his strength yet. He had thought he would need to intimidate them a little.

"Then I'll gladly accept. At present, I need a Heavenly Phenomenon Realm True Dragon and a Ninth-Rank Sky Dream Ice Lotus..."

Everyone froze, then abruptly turned to look at the Old Ancestor!

The Old Ancestor was wise indeed!

This person was definitely no ordinary man. What normal person came looking for a True Dragon and a Ninth-Rank Medicinal Herb?

So he was not a mortal after all—he was undoubtedly a towering figure. But...

The Old Ancestor said awkwardly, "There are no True Dragons in this Lower Realm, and we have never heard of that Ninth-Rank Medicinal Herb..."

"The Lower Realm?" Chu Ning asked in confusion. "Then there's an Upper Realm too?"

The Old Ancestor smiled calmly. "Please follow me, sir."

With one step, he tore through the air and arrived outside the hall. A moment later, Chu Ning followed.

The Old Ancestor heaved an even greater sigh of relief.

He truly was not simple. Even with his Celestial Phenomenon Realm cultivation, the Old Ancestor could not discern what method Chu Ning had used...

The Old Ancestor pointed up at the heavens. "Every ten thousand years, the Ascension Platform opens, and the countless turbulent currents above the sky are replaced by the Ascension Platform. Only then can cultivators of the Lower Realm enter the Upper Realm..."

Chu Ning immediately understood. "So this world doesn't have those things, right? I have to go up there?"

"I don't know about anything else, but there are definitely Ninth Realm True Dragons up there..."

Chu Ning nodded in understanding and clasped his hands in a bow. "Then thank you, old sir. I'm rather pressed for time today, but I'll certainly come visit another day!"

Before the Old Ancestor could ask what he needed those things for, Chu Ning shot into the sky!

In an instant, he charged toward the Space-Time Turbulence above the heavens!

"Sir, you mustn't! Even the Space-Time Turbulence can tear apart Celestial Phenomenon Realm—"

The next moment, he stood there stupidly.

The Space-Time Turbulence had not torn Chu Ning apart. Instead, Chu Ning had shattered the Space-Time Turbulence completely!

Then he simply left...

This had to be a joke!

Where had this great expert come from? He had the power to withstand Space-Time Turbulence, yet he claimed not to know where to find a True Dragon!

Behind him, the Elders approached.

"Old Ancestor, where did that man go? How did he vanish?"

The Old Ancestor gave a bitter smile and pointed at the patch of sky overhead.

"He ascended before my very eyes..."

"What! He ascended before the Ascension Platform even opened? Doesn't that mean we encountered a Big Figure from the Upper Realm this time? How could someone like that possibly appear in the Lower Realm!"

The crowd immediately began discussing Chu Ning's identity, his purpose, and what their sect should do in the future.

About half an hour later, they suddenly saw a massive figure plummeting toward Taixu Holy Land!

Everyone's expressions changed dramatically!

"Something's coming down! Activate the sect's grand formation!"

"No need."

Chu Ning's voice rang out, and they froze once more.

Once they saw the figure clearly, they discovered it was a dead True Dragon!

Chu Ning casually tossed it down, smashing countless mountain peaks!

A Heavenly Phenomenon Realm True Dragon—the strongest type of demonic beast!

And it had simply died!

Chu Ning appeared before them again.

"Thank you all for providing me with the information. I only needed the True Dragon's Dragon Marrow today. The remaining materials are useless to me, and this thing seems rather extraordinary, so take it as payment."

"Until next time. I still have matters to attend to."

The crowd stared stupidly at the dead True Dragon, their faces filled with shock, disbelief, and wild joy!

Not only could this man travel freely between the Upper Realm and Lower Realm, he could also slaughter True Dragons at will!

Those were creatures that did not even exist in this world!

"It really is a True Dragon!"

"Heaven has bestowed a tremendous opportunity upon Taixu Holy Land! The Dragon Pearl and Dragon Horn are both intact, and even its body is nearly complete!"

"We wouldn't trade it for a hundred years' worth of resources, hahahaha!"

"Thank you, Upper God, for granting Taixu Holy Land this opportunity! Thank you, Upper God!"

Outside the imperial palace of the Great Gan Dynasty.

The two women had secretly left the palace while concealing their identities.

Every word and action of the emperor could affect the direction of the entire court, even the whole realm.

The Imperial Physicians in the palace could not be trusted lightly. If word leaked out, the consequences would be severe.

After leaving the palace, the two women concealed their appearances and changed their faces before daring to seek medical advice.

"Your Majesty, Mister Chu said his cooking is very good, and he wants to take charge of your meals and daily care from now on."

Ye Qinglian snorted softly. "He is an ordinary mortal without any cultivation. He probably has never even seen those Ingredients, so what use is good cooking? The palace meals are passable for now. We can discuss it later."

After saying that, though, Ye Qinglian asked in confusion, "Why did he suddenly bring this up?"

Xiao Bing said with a smile, "When this servant brought him food, he asked whether Your Majesty had eaten and whether the Imperial Kitchen had prepared meals for Fetal Protection and Health Preservation. When I said they had not, he became anxious..."

Hearing that, Ye Qinglian felt a slight warmth in her heart, but she still shook her head.

"Forget it. Have the Imperial Kitchen prepare more dishes, and I can choose what to eat. I need to avoid spicy food now, so the flavors should be lighter. It would be best not to let him trouble himself."

She appreciated Chu Ning's intentions, but he had probably never even seen the imperial meals she ate. How could he possibly make anything better?

As for Fetal Protection and Health Preservation, she could judge that herself. After all, the child was not only Chu Ning's, but hers as well.

Soon, the two arrived at the Medical Hall.

They had come yesterday, but after merely confirming her condition, they had hurried back to the palace. Today, Ye Qinglian wanted to obtain several prescriptions for the sake of her child.

Inside the Medical Hall, an Old Woman with superb medical skills congratulated them once again.

"This madam's pregnancy pulse is steady, and her body is in good condition. However, her thoughts are troubled and her blood and qi are disordered. Clearly, she has been overworking herself."

"From now on, she must rest quietly. It would be best to supplement her with some mild medicinal herbs."

Xiao Bing hurriedly nodded. "Then we'll trouble you, doctor. Use the best medicine. We certainly won't short you on silver."

The Old Woman smiled and nodded, looking at Ye Qinglian.

"Actually, there is one more matter. It is also good news."

Both women looked over curiously.

"What is it?"

The Old Woman narrowed her eyes. "Although madam is in good health, she needs even more careful recuperation. There are two children from the same womb within her now—Double Happiness Arrives!"

"Rest assured, madam. The medicine I prescribe uses the finest Fifth-Rank Medicinal Herbs, the sort that are difficult to find anywhere in the nation. They are remarkably effective at nourishing the fetuses!"

Xiao Bing's eyes instantly widened. "Madam! They're Twins! Madam, you really can give birth—cough, cough! Congratulations, madam!"

Both of them were overjoyed. Xiao Bing was sincerely happy for Ye Qinglian, but she suddenly noticed that Ye Qinglian's expression was wrong.

"Madam, what's wrong?"

Ye Qinglian shook her head with a solemn expression, saying nothing.

She had merely remembered what Chu Ning had said while taking liberties with her earlier that day.

Twins...

There really were two?

But the person before her was the most renowned physician of the Great Gan Dynasty, with Fifth-Rank Cultivation.

Yet Chu Ning was only a mortal. How had he seen it at a glance?

After all, even she could not sense it yet...

"Madam, the medicine is ready. Brew it and drink it twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening..."

On the way back to the palace after leaving the Medical Hall, Ye Qinglian found it utterly inconceivable.

Could it have merely been a coincidence?

Could Chu Ning know medicine too, and sense it simply by pressing against her lower abdomen?

By the time they entered the palace, Ye Qinglian was ready to return to her chambers and rest.

But as soon as she reached the door, she discovered that it was slightly ajar.

Ever cautious, Ye Qinglian immediately noticed something was wrong!

Whenever she left her chambers, she never left the door ajar!

Someone had entered this place!

A sharp sword appeared in Ye Qinglian's hand, her eyes brimming with killing intent!

"If you dare assassinate me, then be prepared for the consequences!"

The next moment, Ye Qinglian carefully approached the door and peered through the crack...

A man was lying facedown on the table, with a covered earthen basin beside him.

"This assassin has some nerve, sleeping in my chambers..."

She silently drew close and suddenly raised her sword!

"Hm? Wife?"

Ye Qinglian's eyes instantly widened, and she abruptly dropped the sword in her hand.

"Chu Ning, why is it you!"

"Didn't I say you could not see me without being summoned?"

At that moment, Chu Ning rubbed his eyes. Hearing the sword clatter beside him, he looked over at it, then at Ye Qinglian, and his eyes gradually widened.

"You... were trying to murder your own husband!"

"No matter what, I'm the father of the child! How could you do this?"