Taking a Wife

"How did you deal with her?" Qian Daoliu asked, frowning.

"Father, I put her under house arrest."

"Is that true?"

"Father, it's true!"

"You didn't do anything else excessive?"

"Father, no. How could I possibly do anything excessive?"

Qian Daoliu fell silent. After a long while, he finally said, "Good, as long as you didn't."

"Go back for now."

"Father, I'll take my leave." Qian Xunji fled the Worship Hall at a sprint. Realizing he'd let something slip, he decided it was best to run first.

After returning to Spirit Hall, Qian Xunji began a grand feast of nourishing food at home.

Seven days later.

Once Qian Xunji felt he could go three days and nights battling Bibi Dong again, he entered the Secret Chamber once more.

Naturally, for those seven days, Qian Xunji had prepared Bibi Dong's meals himself.

And so began another three days and nights.

The fourth day.

Qian Xunji was delighted to discover that Bibi Dong was pregnant.

A little life was growing inside her.

It seemed he needed to find a new target.

But with Qian Daoliu around, Qian Xunji didn't dare go too far for the time being.

To do as he pleased, he would need the strength to subdue Qian Daoliu.

After all, Qian Daoliu was old-fashioned, stubborn, and inflexible.

If Qian Xunji acted recklessly, Qian Daoliu would never let him off lightly, even though he was currently the Pope of Spirit Hall.

Though he couldn't act recklessly, he could find a second target by taking a wife.

His children's talent determined his rewards, so in the early stages, Qian Xunji wouldn't lower his standards too much.

On Douluo Continent, a child's parents' talents mattered greatly and had a huge influence on the child.

He had a Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul, so his talent was certainly excellent. All he needed now was the mother.

He already had someone in mind.

She was one of the elders, Spirit Kite Douluo—Leng Lingyuan.

She was beautiful, with a sweet voice, and around his age.

Most importantly, Leng Lingyuan was a Titled Douluo. Her talent was strong enough that even if their child's talent turned out poorly, it couldn't be all that bad.

But he still needed to discuss the matter with Qian Daoliu first.

Of course, before bringing it up with Qian Daoliu, he first had to soothe Bibi Dong.

After all, if Bibi Dong got the chance and made Qian Renxue disappear, he'd regret it too late.

Six-Winged Angel.

Innate twentieth level.

The system would surely rate Qian Renxue's talent very highly.

That meant Qian Renxue's birth could bring Qian Xunji a generous system reward.

Qian Xunji came to Bibi Dong and said, "Bibi Dong, I'm sure you've already realized it. You're carrying my child."

"I want the child to be born safely."

"I advise you not to be ungrateful."

"Otherwise, I'll make Yu Xiaogang wish he were dead."

"Of course, as long as you obey me and let the child be born safely, I can let you leave the Secret Chamber afterward."

"I understand," Bibi Dong replied coolly, though inwardly she was overjoyed. Everything was unfolding just as she'd expected.

It wouldn't be long before she could leave the Secret Chamber.

Once she regained her identity and could cultivate again, she would trick Qian Xunji into going after Tang Hao and the Blue Silver Emperor.

As long as Tang Hao gravely wounded Qian Xunji, she, Bibi Dong, would have her chance to avenge herself.

Though Bibi Dong had agreed, Qian Xunji still played it safe and took away her ability to harm herself or the child in her womb.

Only after doing all this did Qian Xunji leave the Secret Chamber and go find Qian Daoliu.

Spirit City, Worship Hall.

Looking at Qian Xunji, Qian Daoliu asked in surprise, "What made you think to come see me today?"

"Is something the matter?"

"Lately, I've been thinking about the things you told me before, Father. I suddenly realized you were right."

"My talent really is limited. I can't become a god, and even inheriting your mantle and becoming the Great Enshrined would be difficult."

"So, Father, I've decided to take your advice and marry a wife, to continue our Qian Family's bloodline."

"You're planning to marry?"

Qian Daoliu was slightly surprised.

"Who have you set your sights on?"

"Father, she's from Spirit Hall. It's Leng Lingyuan, Spirit Kite Douluo."

"Leng Lingyuan is around my age, a Titled Douluo, and her Martial Soul is a Fire Kite. It goes well with my Six-Winged Angel. Surely the children we have in the future will be able to carry on our Qian Family's bloodline."

"I came to see you today because I'd like you to tell Spirit Kite Douluo how I feel." Qian Xunji gave Qian Daoliu an awkward smile.

"Very well. I'll speak with Leng Lingyuan," Qian Daoliu agreed.

"Father, you can rest. I'll take my leave." Qian Xunji withdrew.

Three days later.

Leng Lingyuan found Qian Xunji and asked, "Qian Xunji, your father said you want to marry me?"

"That's right, Spirit Kite Douluo. Would you be willing to marry me?" Qian Xunji asked in return.

"Qian Xunji, I can't tolerate a man who's weaker than me. If you can defeat me, then, out of respect for the Great Enshrined, who has shown me kindness, I'll agree to marry you."

"In that case, I'd like to ask Spirit Kite Douluo for a lesson."

"Spirit Kite Douluo, shall we?" Qian Xunji gestured for Leng Lingyuan to go outside.

Leng Lingyuan immediately left the Pope Palace.

High above Spirit City.

The battle between Qian Xunji and Leng Lingyuan was about to begin.

They fought three hundred rounds.

Qian Xunji narrowly defeated Leng Lingyuan.

Leng Lingyuan looked at Qian Xunji and said, "Qian Xunji, I, Leng Lingyuan, keep my word. You beat me, so I'll marry you."

"From now on, you'll be my husband."

"I look forward to your guidance in the future, husband."

"Ling Yuan, I will. Let's go find Father and have him choose an auspicious day for us."

"Okay."

Qian Xunji took Leng Lingyuan to Qian Daoliu and explained why they had come.

Qian Daoliu agreed.

Seven days later.

All of Spirit Hall was filled with celebration.

Today was the wedding day of Qian Xunji and Leng Lingyuan.

After they drank the nuptial wine, they went to the bridal chamber.

Qian Xunji had great ambitions. He intended not only to conquer Leng Lingyuan's body, but her heart as well.

A month later.

For that entire month, Qian Xunji had stayed by Leng Lingyuan's side.

Qian Xunji had successfully conquered Leng Lingyuan with his prowess.

Leng Lingyuan obeyed his every word.

And during that month, Qian Xunji had also succeeded in getting Leng Lingyuan pregnant.

Leng Lingyuan lay on top of Qian Xunji and asked, "Husband, what about Bibi Dong?"

"I haven't seen her in quite a while."

"I locked Bibi Dong up."

"Ling Yuan, I'll take you to see her."

Qian Xunji decided to come clean with Leng Lingyuan. He led her to the Secret Chamber's hidden passage and opened it.

Leng Lingyuan saw Bibi Dong bound in chains. Deeply shocked, she asked,

"Husband, what's going on?"

But the word "husband" from Leng Lingyuan's lips sent Bibi Dong into utter panic.

This was something that had never happened in her previous life.