Congratulations to Young Master Xiao, Mother and Son are Safe

Wutan City, Xiao Clan.

In the backyard, a dozen servants hurried about with solemn expressions, though a hint of joy flickered beneath their nervous demeanor.

The Xiao Clan had a joyous occasion today!

The child of Xiao Yu, the fourth son of the Clan Head, was about to be born!

The Clan Head placed great importance on this child, not only hiring the most skilled midwife in Wutan City but also keeping the majority of the Xiao Clan's servants on standby.

All of this was to ensure the child's safe arrival.

Before the gate leading to the backyard, a group of teenagers stood on their tiptoes, peering inside with faces full of curiosity.

However, the servants blocked the entrance, and their gazes could not penetrate the barrier.

"Is it really necessary to make such a fuss just for a birth?"

"Hey, do you think Xiao Yu is rising in status because of his child?"

"Hahaha, that's a bit harsh, isn't it?"

"Am I wrong? I don't think so. Xiao Yu was still at the third stage of Dou Disciple at fifteen; if it weren't for this child, he probably would have been kicked out of the Xiao Clan already."

The teenager who had been the center of attention began to explain himself, but he froze when he saw the smiles on his companions' faces fade.

Then, he turned around and discovered a middle-aged man standing behind him.

"Clan Head!" The teenager saw the man's face, and panic instantly climbed onto his cheeks.

"Are you all so idle? This year's assessment is coming up soon. If you haven't made any progress since last year, you can all wait to be punished." Xiao Zhan scanned the group of teenagers with a dark face.

Everyone fell silent.

With a wave of his hand, the group scattered like birds and beasts.

Xiao Zhan stood in place, sighed, and then put on a smile before walking quickly into the courtyard.

In the center of the courtyard stood a pavilion, and beneath it, a young man leaned against a pillar.

The youth had refined features and a handsome appearance.

He was lost in thought, and he didn't even notice when Xiao Zhan walked up to him.

Xiao Zhan coughed twice and said, "Yu'er, what are you thinking about?"

"Father, when did you arrive?" Xiao Yu looked up, saw who it was, and smiled.

Xiao Zhan smiled back and said, "Just now."

He glanced at the tightly shut door, reached out to pat Xiao Yu on the shoulder, and reassured him, "Yu'er, relax. Granny Wang is the best midwife in Wutan City. With her here, Xiao Qian and the child will surely be safe."

Xiao Yu was stunned for a moment, then smiled without saying a word.

Because Xiao Zhan had actually misunderstood him.

He wasn't worried about the safety of his wife and child; he knew they would be fine.

He had been distracted because he was filled with anticipation and curiosity about what rewards he would receive once the child was born.

That's right.

He was a transmigrator.

After Xiao Yu discovered he had transmigrated into the twin brother of Xiao Yan, he had been waiting for a system or his own golden finger.

But he had waited for four years without a single response.

Consequently, relying on his knowledge of the story of Battle Through the Heavens, Xiao Yu had taken Yao Lao's ring.

In this world where the strong prey on the weak and strength is everything, Xiao Yu did not want to be a weakling.

However, it was as if the heavens were playing a joke on him; after having his Dou Qi drained by Yao Lao and enduring three years of cold glares and mockery, he was just about to see Yao Lao awaken.

He hadn't expected the system to arrive now!

The system Xiao Yu was bound to was called the More Children More Blessings System. As long as he married and had children, he could receive rewards to improve his strength.

Among these, marrying a wife granted one year of cultivation, and the birth of a child also granted one year of cultivation, with an additional random special reward.

The marriage and childbirth of his first generation of descendants would also grant one year of cultivation each, though without special rewards, and the rewards for subsequent generations would be halved.

Additionally, reaching a certain number of descendants would grant special rewards.

Furthermore, his wives could provide experience points, categorized into five tiers based on their favorability, ranging from a minimum of 10 points to a maximum of 50 points, added daily.

Today was the moment his first child was to be born, and he had been wondering what his first special reward would be.

At this moment, Xiao Yu heard his father say with a sigh, "I thought it would be Ding or Li who would let me hold a grandchild first. Who would have thought that you, the youngest, would be the one to get ahead of them."

"I have no choice. My cultivation isn't as good as my three older brothers, so I have to find another way, otherwise, I'd look so useless in this family," Xiao Yu said with self-deprecating humor.

Xiao Zhan snorted, "Yu'er, don't take the words of those old fogies to heart. If they dare to force you to leave the Xiao Clan, I won't even need to step in; your third brother alone would make them regret it."

Xiao Yu shrugged and said nonchalantly, "I'm not a child anymore; I understand."

"That's true, you're about to be a father yourself." Xiao Zhan paused, a smile returning to his face. "When your brother comes back tomorrow and sees your child, his expression will surely be quite something."

Xiao Yu thought for a moment and asked, "Is it Third Brother?"

"How did you know it was Yan'er?" Upon hearing his words, a flash of nervousness crossed Xiao Zhan's face, and his gaze darted around.

Xiao Yu said, "You dared to agree to the Jia Lie Clan's arena challenge and set the date for tomorrow; it wasn't hard to guess."

Xiao Zhan was stunned. "Is it that obvious?"

Xiao Yu remained silent and nodded.

The Xiao Clan and the Jia Lie Clan had long been at odds over the marketplace, with frequent minor conflicts occurring daily. Not long ago, a clash even broke out over the control of a market location.

Afterward, the Jia Lie Clan proposed a best-of-three arena match, with the winner taking control of that market.

Under normal circumstances, the Xiao Clan certainly would not have agreed to these rules.

This was because the Jia Lie Clan demanded that all participants must be members of their own clan and under the age of twenty-two.

Once this demand was made, their wolfish ambition was laid bare.

After all, Jia Lie Bi's son, Jia Lie Ao, met these criteria, and as Jia Lie Bi's only son, he held a high status in the Jia Lie Clan, with Jia Lie Bi never skimping on various cultivation resources for him.

Looking at the Xiao Clan, while there were many who met the age criteria, very few could actually stand a chance against Jia Lie Ao.

So, why did the Xiao Clan eventually agree?

It was simple!

Jia Lie Bi allowed the Xiao Clan to decide the date of the arena match.

The three elders of the Xiao Clan immediately felt it was feasible and that they could accept the challenge.

This was because the Xiao Clan's Third Young Master, Xiao Yan, who was studying at Jia Nan Academy, would be returning this year.

Once Xiao Yan returned, defeating a Jia Lie Ao would be a piece of cake.

Of course.

Beyond this deduction, there was another reason: Xiao Yu knew the plot.

In the book, at a similar point in time, Xiao Yu returned to the Xiao Clan from Jia Nan Academy, so there was no reason for Xiao Yan, who was also at Jia Nan Academy, not to return with her.

Xiao Yu said with some concern, "Father, that old fox Jia Lie Bi agreed so easily; be careful of a trap."

When things are abnormal, there must be a demon.

Xiao Zhan smiled lightly and said, "You are overthinking it. Aside from myself and the three elders, no one else knows the news of your third brother's return. How could Jia Lie Bi possibly know?"

"Waaa—"

Suddenly, a loud cry from an infant interrupted the two, who were deep in conversation. They cast their gazes toward the tightly shut door, and the next second, they both hurried toward it.

Not long after.

The door opened.

"Congratulations, Clan Leader Xiao, congratulations, Young Master Xiao. Both mother and child are safe." Granny Wang held an infant wrapped in silk cloth, her face full of smiles.

Xiao Yu reached out with trembling hands to take the child, feeling as if something had suddenly exploded in his mind, leaving his brain completely blank.

I have a child!

I have a child!

Having lived for more than half a lifetime in his previous life without children, Xiao Yu never expected that in this life, at less than sixteen years old, he would actually become a father.

For a moment, the emotions in his heart were like a spilled spice rack, a complex mix of everything.