Douluo: Martial Soul Nine-Tailed Fox, I am the White Fox Emperor

In the Douluo Continent, in the sixtieth year of the Holy Emperor's Calendar, late autumn.

Since devouring the abyss and expanding the divine realm, the Holy Emperor Hu Bai, the instigator of all this, made a startling decision.

retire!
He dumped the vast Holy Emperor Dynasty and its complicated political affairs all on his diligent younger sister Hu Liena and teacher Bibi Dong, euphemistically calling it "experience."

He himself, along with his two peerless divine wives, Qian Renxue and Gu Yuena, went into seclusion in the picturesque "Tranquil Garden" deep within the Holy Emperor Palace.

Hu Bai used his supreme divine power to isolate this place from the noise of the outside world, leaving only the warmth of spring all year round and the rich spiritual energy that was so strong it was almost overwhelming.

In the afternoon, the sun is just right.

Hu Bai was dressed in a simple white robe, not the imperial robe that symbolized majesty. His long hair was casually tied up with a jade hairpin. He was lying lazily on a rocking chair by the lake.

Beside him, Qian Renxue shed her angelic attire and donned a pale gold dress, demurely preparing tea for Hu Bai.

Her movements were gentle and graceful; she skillfully used divine angelic power to control the water temperature, and every wisp of tea fragrance contained a purifying power.

On the other side, Gu Yuena lay on her side on the soft couch, her silver hair cascading down like a waterfall.

She held a picture book about ancient soul beasts in Douluo Continent, reading it with great interest. Every now and then, she would reach into the fruit plate, take a spirit fruit, and pop it into her mouth, her cheeks puffed out like a greedy little hamster.

"Xiao Bai, this is this year's new tea, please try it." Qian Renxue handed a cup of emerald green tea to Hu Bai's lips, her eyes gentle and tender.

Hu Bai smiled and took the tea, taking a small sip. He immediately felt the lingering fragrance on his lips and teeth, and his mind and soul were refreshed: "Xue'er's skills are becoming more and more exquisite. Drinking this tea makes even my soul feel warm."

"I'm glad you like it." A satisfied smile appeared on Qian Renxue's lips.

In this warm and tranquil moment, a sudden change occurred.

Gu Yuena, who had been reading and eating fruit, suddenly frowned, and the spiritual fruit in her hand fell to the ground with a "thud." She clutched her chest and let out an uncontrollable retching sound: "Ugh—"

"Na'er?!"

Hu Bai put down his teacup instantly and appeared beside Gu Yuena as if by teleportation. He put one hand on her shoulder and quickly placed the other on her pulse.

"What's wrong? Did absorbing the abyss energy leave any hidden dangers? Or are you feeling unwell?" Hu Bai's voice was full of anxiety, showing no trace of the Saint Emperor who could remain calm even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of him.

Gu Yuena's face was a little pale. She shook her head, her eyes full of confusion: "I don't know... I just suddenly felt a palpitation, and there was a force constantly drawing away my essence."

Before she could finish speaking, Qian Renxue on the other side also swayed, her hand holding the tea table trembling slightly, her face turning deathly pale: "Xiaobai, I, I also feel it, there is a new life force... plundering my divine power."

"What? Both of them at the same time?"

Hu Bai was deeply shocked.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here."

Hu Bai closed his eyes and carefully used his mental energy to probe into the bodies of the two women.

In the depths of that vast, ocean-like divine power, at the very core of the origin of life.

He "saw" it.

In Qian Renxue's lower abdomen, a faint yet extremely resilient golden flame was slowly burning, like a tiny sun, greedily and joyfully absorbing the sacred power of the mother body.

Inside Gu Yuena's lower abdomen was a dazzling nine-colored nebula...

This is... a heartbeat!
"Boom...boom...boom..."

Although faint, the sound struck Hu Bai's eardrums with great force.

Hu Bai suddenly opened his eyes, which were now bloodshot from excessive excitement, and even glistening with tears. "Xue'er... Na'er..." Hu Bai's voice trembled; he was very excited.

We're going to be parents! You...you're pregnant!

"Pregnant?!"

Qian Renxue and Gu Yuena exclaimed in surprise at the same time. They subconsciously looked at each other and saw disbelief and ecstasy in each other's eyes.

For people at their level, procreation is an extremely difficult thing.

The stronger the bloodline, the harder it is to have offspring. They were already mentally prepared to go without children for hundreds or even thousands of years.

But happiness came so suddenly.

"Really? Xiaobai, you're not mistaken?" Gu Yuena carefully stroked her still flat stomach, her fingertips trembling.

"There's no mistake! That's my bloodline, I can feel my presence in them!" Hu Bai said confidently, a silly grin spreading across his face.

After the good news was confirmed, the atmosphere in the entire Jingxinyuan changed instantly.

If it was a pleasant secluded retreat before, now it has become a "Level 1 Security Zone".

Hu Bai, the once decisive and ruthless Holy Emperor who unified the continent, has completely transformed into a neurotic "wife-protecting maniac".

"No! Xue'er, this floor tile is a bit slippery. What if you fall?"

Hu Bai pointed to a slightly moss-covered stone slab in the courtyard and made a big fuss.

The next second, he used his divine power to replace the entire courtyard floor with the softest, most slip-resistant warm jade, and even laid a thick layer of Arctic snow bear skin carpet on top.

"Na'er! Don't drink that cold water, these are critical times!"

Hu Bai snatched the chilled juice from Gu Yuena's hand and used his divine fire to warm a cup of ginseng soup, handing it to her: "Drink this, it's gentle and nourishing."

Gu Yuena looked at the steaming ginseng soup with a bitter face: "Husband... I am the Dragon God now, what's wrong with drinking some cold water?"

"No! Listen to me!" Hu Bai said sternly, but her eyes were full of doting affection. "You are not only yourself now, but also the mother of your child. You need to think about your child."

Qian Renxue covered her mouth and chuckled, but she soon stopped laughing.

"Xue'er, you shouldn't practice swordsmanship lately. It's not good for prenatal education. Take care of yourself and get some rest." Hu Bai confiscated Qian Renxue's Angelic Holy Sword. "From today onwards, let's cultivate our minds, listen to music, and bask in the sun."

These two once powerful figures, under Hu Bai's "tyranny," lived a life of utter dependence, needing to be waited on hand and foot, and even needing assistance to walk.

But whether it was Qian Renxue or Gu Yuena, although they complained about Hu Bai's overreaction, they were secretly delighted.

Because they could feel the man's unconditional love for them and for their family.

As the months progressed, the characteristics of the fetus began to appear, and the bodies of the two expectant mothers also underwent some wonderful changes.

Qian Renxue began to develop an extreme craving for light.

Every day at noon, when the sun is at its most scorching, Qian Renxue would carry a deck chair to the center of the courtyard and sit there, basking in the intense sunlight with a look of pure enjoyment.

The phantom of a twelve-winged seraphim would even automatically appear behind her, frantically absorbing the true fire of the sun and transforming it into pure energy to be delivered to the fetus in her womb.

"Xiaobai, I'm hungry." After sunbathing, Qian Renxue's appetite became unusually good.

...(End of chapter)