Have you decided on the babies' names?

After killing the S-rank lord "Grand Duke of the Decaying Corpse" and throwing its core crystal into his Portable Space like trash, Luo Li didn't even bother to look at the Bone Valley, which he had ravaged as if it had been trampled by a giant beast.

With [Space-Trace Instant Shadow] activated repeatedly, his figure flashed across the wilderness in a few movements, quickly moving away from the area filled with the stench of decay.

Homeward Heart Like an Arrow.

He couldn't wait to go home, back to that warm little nest where Castorice was waiting.

This trip, though the process was incredibly tedious, even a bit... boring?, was undoubtedly very rewarding.

It wasn't just because they completed the system tasks and received rewards that would drive any superhuman crazy.

More importantly, through this practical experience, he gained a clearer and deeper understanding of his rapidly increasing strength.

The rank of [Spacetime] Controller Path, combined with the insight of [Eyes of the Time Abyss], the mobility of [Space-Trace Instant Shadow], the ultimate attack of [Path Imprint], and the absolute control of [Spacetime Domain]...

With this combination of attacks, ordinary S-class beings would be like chickens and dogs in his presence.

"Looks like we'll need to find a better 'punching bag' in the future."

Luo Li stroked his chin, and even had a slight feeling of "the loneliness of a master".

Of course, this illusion vanished instantly when the cold, despairing fragments of the future came to mind.

He has a long way to go.

Composing herself, Luo Li quickened her pace.

When he pushed open the door, looking travel-worn but full of energy, he was greeted by two anxious yet worried gazes.

"Xiao Li! You're finally back!"

Zhou Wan was the first to rush up, grabbing his hand and looking him up and down.

"Are you alright? Did the mission go smoothly? Did you encounter any danger?"

"Mom, I'm fine, it's just that my back and waist are a little sore from sitting for so long."

Luo Li smiled reassuringly, trying to appear as a tired "tech geek returning from overtime": "The task went smoothly, it just took a lot of time."

His gaze passed over his mother and landed on Castorice, who was standing in the center of the living room.

She was wearing a loose, soft maternity dress, her long, silver-purple hair was casually draped over her shoulders, and her belly was already noticeably protruding.

The worry in her purple eyes turned to relief the moment he entered, followed by a gentle, soft smile.

Welcome home.

She said softly.

Those four simple words seemed to possess a magical power, instantly calming the last trace of restlessness brought on by Luo Li Li's days of travel and fierce battles.

"Yes, I'm back."

He walked over, naturally put his arm around her waist, and lowered his head to place a gentle kiss on her forehead, completely ignoring Zhou Wan, who was still nagging beside him about whether he had lost weight.

Seeing the young couple's affectionate display, Zhou Wan rolled her eyes at Luo Li, but couldn't hide the amusement in her eyes. "Alright, alright, it's good that you're back safe and sound! Go take a shower, you smell like you've been out! I'll heat up some soup for you and Xiao Die to nourish yourselves!"

The mother turned and went into the kitchen, leaving only the two of them in the living room.

Luo Li sat down on the sofa with Castorice in his arms, his hand habitually covering her lower abdomen, feeling the steady and powerful movements of the two little ones inside.

Through "Life Aura Perception," he could clearly "see" those two small, curled-up outlines, and the throbbing of blood ties softened his heart.

"Were the babies good today? Did they bother you?" he asked softly, his tone gentler than ever before.

"Very well-behaved."

Castorice nestled in his arms, feeling the reassuring aura emanating from him, and gently shook her head.

"She seems a little more lively than she did a few days ago."

"Being lively is good; it indicates good health."

Luo Li smiled, gently drawing circles on her belly with her fingers, as if interacting with the little ones inside through her skin.

Just then, Zhou Wan, wearing an apron, came out of the kitchen carrying two steaming bowls of chicken soup. Seeing this, her face lit up with a smile.

She placed the soup on the coffee table, then, as if suddenly remembering something, her eyes lit up, and she leaned closer to ask, "By the way, Xiao Li, Xiao Die, the baby is growing up so fast, have you... thought of a name for the child yet?"

Her face was full of anticipation and curiosity. "Is it a boy or a girl?"

This was clearly a question that had been weighing on her mind for a long time.

Castorice also sat up slightly, her purple eyes looking at Luo Li with the same question in them.

Regarding the children's gender, Luo Li had already confirmed it through "Life Aura Perception"—they were two lively and healthy little princesses.

He had pondered the name countless times in private, scouring dictionaries, combining the meanings of both names, and even secretly consulting the system.

Facing the gazes of his mother and wife, Luo Li revealed a pre-prepared, slightly smug smile.

"Mom, Castorice," he cleared his throat, sat up straight, and his tone became serious and gentle, "I've already thought of a name for her."

"They are two daughters."

He revealed his gender first.

"A daughter?! Oh my! That's wonderful!"

Zhou Wan's face lit up instantly, and she clapped her hands, exclaiming, "My daughter is wonderful! My daughter is my sweet little cotton-padded jacket! Two of them! Double the sweet cotton-padded jackets!"

A light instantly shone in Castorice's purple eyes, and the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up.

Daughter... her daughter with Luo Li... this realization filled her heart with an indescribable tenderness and anticipation.

"What's the name? Tell me quickly!" Zhou Wan urged impatiently.

Luo Li looked at Castorice, took her hand, and said clearly and slowly, word by word:

"Sister, your name is Luo Shiyu."

"My younger sister's name is Luo Shiyi."

"Shiyu, Shiyi..." Castorice repeated the two names softly, her purple eyes revealing a thoughtful and contemplative expression.

Zhou Wan repeated it twice, then asked curiously, "Does 'this Shiyu, this Shiyi '... have any special meaning? It sounds quite nice."

Luo Li smiled, her gaze gently falling on Castorice's lower abdomen, and explained, "Rain nourishes all things, silently moistening them."

I hope my sister can be like Shiyu, gentle and kind, bringing comfort and hope to those around her.

"Yi" refers to ripples on the surface of water, which are tiny but can spread very far.

I hope my sister can be like a pebble thrown into a lake; she may appear quiet, but her presence and influence will create beautiful ripples throughout the world.

He paused, his voice softening further, carrying a subtle, unspoken meaning:

"Furthermore, both names contain the character 'shi' (时)."

"This represents both my [Spacetime] Path and... their hope that descended upon us in this special 'Crimson Era'. More importantly..."

He looked at Castorice, his eyes deep. "I hope they can understand that every moment is precious, that they should cherish the present, and have the courage to create the future they want."

What he didn't say was that the word "time" also embodied his determination as a father to change their cold fate.

"Shiyu... Shiyi..." Castorice murmured the two names again, her purple eyes gradually spreading with an incomparably gentle and approving light.

She looked up and gave Luo Li a gentle yet incredibly genuine smile, "It sounds beautiful, and the meaning is wonderful too. I really like it."

"Luo Shiyu, Luo Shiyi... Wow, what great names! So cultured! Much better than the names I chose!"

Zhou Wan beamed, finding the pronunciation increasingly pleasant. "Xiao Yu, Xiao Yi! Oh my, just hearing them makes me think they're two beautiful and sensible girls!"

Seeing how much his mother and wife liked the two names, Luo Li felt a sense of relief and satisfaction.

He leaned close to Castorice's ear and whispered with a mischievous grin in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Of course, if they later find my full name too quiet and want to call me Luo Xiao Die, Luo Xiao Li, or something like that, I have no objection..."

Castorice blushed slightly at his teasing, gently nudged him with her elbow, and scolded, "You're so frivolous..."

The living room was filled with laughter and cheerful conversation, brimming with hopeful anticipation for the future.

However, in a corner unnoticed by anyone, Luo Li's consciousness sank into the system space, looking at the [Seed of Destiny] that he had just obtained, which emitted a hazy glow, and his eyes became firm and sharp.