The hot springs were filled with mist.
The sound of splashing water accompanied a sigh, gradually quieting down.
Dripping echoes, the surroundings were silent.
"Hoo... comfortable."
Qin Yu leaned back against the edge, spreading himself out like a starfish.
He closed his eyes, murmuring with satisfaction.
Having just finished his cultivation, he had finally found some time to rest.
At this moment, his entire body was slightly red, like a boiled crab.
As for why...
Besides the increasingly scalding moisture here.
Of course, there might be some other reasons.
Splash—
Ripples stirred on the calm water surface.
Ying propped herself up, slowly getting up.
She clasped her hands behind her gracefully curved neck, pinning up her smooth, long purple hair.
Her graceful curves and voluptuous figure, as she moved, exuded an indescribable charm.
Qin Mouren's gaze was filled with astonishment.
"..."
After finishing pinning up her hair, Ying naturally leaned into Qin Yu's embrace.
Slightly languid, she rarely showed such a girlish demeanor.
After all, being a wife for so long, she had become gentler.
Especially when she was alone with Yu.
"..."
She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, and her watery eyes cast a sidelong glance at Qin Mouren, full of allure.
"Would you like a cup of water, Ying?"
Qin Yu asked with concern, unable to hide a smug smile.
Qin Mouren was once again feeling a bit too pleased with himself.
As the saying goes, a brief separation makes the reunion sweeter.
At first, Ying was a bit awkward with her words due to her inner turmoil.
But soon, after realizing she had to be honest, she had no more worries.
Correspondingly, the emotions accumulated from not practicing martial arts during this period transformed into an unusually strong and proactive offensive.
As for what the two of them had just talked about...
After all, the great leader was proficient in martial arts.
Even if a certain method was temporarily inconvenient to use due to additional constellations.
She could still use other moves to spar with Qin Mouren.
Finding a different approach, the scenery was uniquely beautiful.
"Hmph."
Ying reached out and pinched Qin Mouren fiercely, too lazy to respond.
Leaning beside Qin Yu, she gazed at the brilliant stars scattered across the sky, enjoying their rare tranquil moment.
A feeling called happiness made her break into a faint smile.
"Ying."
Qin Yu held her, whispering softly into her ear.
"What is it, Yu?"
"You look so beautiful when you smile."
"...Such a lazy compliment."
"You won't even let me tell the truth?"
They chatted idly, speaking their minds.
Although the atmosphere was warm, there was also a hint of strangeness.
With their telepathic connection, they seemed to be waiting for something.
Finally.
"Yu."
Ying's long, beautiful eyelashes fluttered, and she said softly.
She subconsciously touched her lower abdomen, her heart trembling slightly.
What would greet her after she said it?
A hint of suppressed turmoil was about to resurface.
Just then.
"Ying, don't worry, just tell me."
Qin Yu looked at the stars in the night sky and squeezed Ying's small hand as if to encourage her.
I'm here with you, what are you afraid of.
Although Qin Mouren often messed up, he had never backed down.
Probably.
"Um, actually I already..."
Ying took a deep breath, about to announce that she was pregnant.
But before she could finish speaking.
"Ah...!! Cough, cough, speaking of which."
Qin Yu instinctively tightened his grip on Ying and suddenly interrupted.
"?"
Ying looked up at him in surprise, her eyes widening as she saw his suddenly tense and stiff face.
This reaction, this forced conversation.
Could it be that...
Qin Yu's reaction might not be strange at all.
After all, Ying hadn't agreed to "that kind of thing" for a long time, which was already suspicious.
And then just now, she had asked Qin Yu to find a different approach...
He might have already guessed.
She pursed her lips and suddenly chuckled.
What a surprise, you're more nervous than I am.
Ying thought to herself, her beautiful purple eyes fixed on Qin Yu, full of happiness.
She silently watched Qin Yu's performance of feigned composure.
"Suddenly I feel like the stars tonight are so bright."
Qin Yu said with a stiff tone after holding back for a long time.
In his mind, it was already a complete blank.
This, this isn't right.
Looking at the direction the plot was heading, Ying might really already be...
Pregnant?!
The sudden thought caused Qin Yu's brain to overload, and he almost gave up thinking.
The immense surprise and anticipation made his heart race to the point where he could barely breathe.
"Yu, why don't you let me tell you that thing first."
Ying blinked, feigning confusion.
The slightly upturned corners of her mouth betrayed her mischievous and joyful mood.
After being troubled for so many days, it was now time for Yu to suffer a little.
The power dynamic between them had completely reversed.
"I... wait a moment, I need to think about something...!"
Steam began to rise from Qin Yu's forehead, and he quickly changed the subject.
He looked at the small sparrows on the distant branches and forced a smile.
"Ying, look at the small sparrows in the distance, they're so cute... haha."
"Yes, and they've brought a child."
Ying withdrew her gaze, cast a sidelong glance at Qin Yu, and hummed softly.
"?!"
Qin Yu's body trembled. He really knew how to pick a topic!
Suddenly, he opened his mouth.
"Speaking of which... if we had children, what would that be like?"
"If, I'm just saying if."
Before Ying could respond, Qin Yu began to talk to himself again.
"The name... right, I need to think of a name first!"
"Wait a minute... we don't even know if it's a boy or a girl yet."
"Should we ask Sister Zhen to help us think of one?"
"This child will definitely need a stepmother..."
"We can't let that trash fox, the Divine Child, get her hands on them, or they'll be ruined."
Suddenly, his rambling words were choked back.
"Yu."
Ying's eyes softened, and she slowly extended her hands, cupping Qin Yu's unnaturally trembling face.
With a gentle kiss, she kissed him.
It was both a tender expression of affection and silent encouragement.
"Ying... I'm sorry."
"I'm suddenly a little nervous... I was talking nonsense."
Qin Yu calmed down a bit and said, holding Ying.
Indeed, the weight of the great leader's heart was reassuring.
"Don't be nervous, we'll face it together."
Ying murmured, her brow filled with happiness.
Suddenly thinking of something, her gaze became somewhat resentful.
"Of course, in the future, your children will definitely not be limited to one."
"Cough—!"
Qin Mouren choked, speechless.
Imagining the future...
Would it be like Kujou Sara being swarmed by a bunch of cats?
"Ying, you should just tell me directly."
Qin Mouren wanted to get it over with.
"...Okay."
Ying was silent for a long time, then opened her mouth.
But just then, a faint clamor could be heard from outside.
"?"
Ying and Qin Yu exchanged glances.
What was going on outside? Why was it so noisy?
Before they could react.
Clang—!
The bamboo door that had been closed was suddenly pushed open.
Immediately, several figures clad in bathrobes walked in.
"?! "
Qin Yu was pushed into the hot springs by Ying and caught a quick glimpse.
Sister Zhen, the Empress.
Why did even the God King's wife come to join the fun!
"Ice Empress, don't push your luck!"
Zhen blocked the doorway, her attitude exceptionally firm.
She wanted to see who dared to ruin her sister's good time tonight.
"Zhen, I'm just here to relax in the hot springs, what's the harm?"
The God King's wife placed one hand on her face and cupped her full chest with the other, her voice as gentle as water.
Perhaps you're the one with something to hide.
"Where is Ying?"
The Empress narrowed her eyes, her tone leaving no room for doubt.
The domineering CEO from Snezhnaya had come to snatch her man.
Although on the way, she had bumped into the Dendro Archon.
Out for a walk so late at night?
So what.
At worst, they would just have another Archon War tonight!