"Take them."
Zhao Linchuan spoke firmly, his gaze sweeping over their faces.
"Without these things to strengthen you, how could you reach the Titled Douluo realm as quickly as possible?"
Perhaps afraid the two women would refuse, he changed tack, a mischievous smile creeping into his voice.
"If you feel bad about it, then spend more time with me later—and give me more children to make our family stronger."
"Be serious!"
Bibi Dong rolled her eyes at him. The gesture was so charming that the corners of her mouth couldn't help lifting.
She pressed her lips together, lowered her head, and murmured so softly it was almost inaudible:
"I'll have ten children for you at most. Don't even think about fifty..."
"Then I'll find someone else to do it."
Zhao Linchuan said it casually. Bibi Dong didn't take him seriously. After all, how could something like that be "done by someone else"?
She assumed he was joking, pouted, and didn't reply.
"All right, let's be serious."
Zhao Linchuan's smile faded, and his tone turned earnest.
"Neither of you is going anywhere today. Stay home and fuse with your Soul Bones and Soul Rings."
"Once you're done, don't rush out. Get a good handle on your new powers before you go out for some air."
"Understood?"
"What about you?" Bibi Dong raised her head, her eyes showing a hint of confusion and reluctance. "You're not staying home to absorb Soul Rings and Soul Bones with us? Are you going out again?"
"I have things to take care of," Zhao Linchuan said helplessly.
" Sigh..."
He let out a sigh and tapped his fingers lightly against the table twice.
"There was a problem with the Eight Great Families' businesses after I took them over. I need to go have a look, so