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Hearing Zhu Chen's words, which blended heartfelt confession with a heavy sense of responsibility, Huo Ling'er's resentment vanished instantly.

She was a smart and insightful woman, but she was blinded by the sudden appearance of a "love rival".

Now that I've calmed down, and considering Zhu Chen's past behavior and this real Supreme Bone, I can see...

She finally understood that what Zhu Chen was saying now was probably the truth.

He wasn't lusting after women; rather, he was under unimaginable pressure and had no choice but to seize every possible way to become stronger.

And that so-called 'system,' although its rules were bizarre, was also part of his source of power.

More importantly, Zhu Chen just repeatedly emphasized her irreplaceable position in his heart.

The other person's cautious attempt to explain, coupled with their eagerness to avoid misunderstanding and hurt, made Huo Ling'er feel cherished.

"Fool……"

Huo Ling'er's eyes were still red, but the tears around her eyes had disappeared.

She lowered her head, gently stroking the warm, smooth bone with her fingers, and murmured softly, "Who wants to hear you say all this... It's so cheesy."

Zhu Chen smiled but didn't say anything.

Huo Ling'er took a deep breath, then looked up at Zhu Chen and said, "Okay, I believe you. As long as your heart is still with me and you treat me the same way you used to, I can let go of other things. Whether it's Sister Yunxi or anyone else who might appear in the future... as long as they are sincere to you and you are sincere to them, I... I can learn to accept it."

She practically uttered those last few words as her face flushed red.

However, after saying these words, Huo Ling'er quickly regained some of the spoiled and willful demeanor of the little princess of the Fire Kingdom.

He held up a finger to Zhu Chen and said with a playful smile, "But let me make this clear from the start, I must be the oldest. No matter how many people there are in the future, I will always be number one. Also... you are not allowed to suddenly appear out of nowhere like today to scare me with a 'Daoist partner'. You have to discuss any plans with me beforehand!"

Hearing Huo Ling'er's words, which were tinged with jealousy yet incredibly reasonable, Zhu Chen finally felt a huge weight lifted from his heart.

He nodded vigorously and laughed, "Okay, I promise you... You'll always be the biggest one, no matter how many Daoist partners I have in the future, you'll always be the eldest sister!"

"That's more like it."

Huo Ling'er gave a soft hum, but couldn't help but smile.

She stuffed the Supreme Bone back into Zhu Chen's hand and said, "You should use this yourself. You need it more now. I don't want to hold you back. When my cultivation level is higher, you can find me something better..."

Zhu Chen did not refuse and directly put away the Supreme Bone.

Huo Ling'er's cultivation level is not high at present, and she is likely to attract trouble by possessing this Supreme Bone.

He will keep it for now, and give it to Huo Ling'er when her cultivation level improves.

Looking at Huo Ling'er, who has become so sensible, Zhu Chen couldn't help but feel a surge of warmth in his heart.

While his "many children, many blessings" system is good, maintaining harmony in the harem is absolutely of paramount importance.

Now, Huo Ling'er, the empress, understands him and even expressed her willingness to "turn a blind eye."

For him, this was the perfect outcome.

This will mean that he will face much less resistance from his family when he tries to find a romantic partner in the future.

Thinking of this, Zhu Chen took Huo Ling'er's hand, looked at her beautiful face, and said gently, "Ling'er, we haven't seen each other for so long, shouldn't we..."

At this point, Zhu Chen deliberately winked.

Upon seeing this, Huo Ling'er's pretty face immediately turned red.

However, she did not pull her small hand away from Zhu Chen's grasp, but let Zhu Chen lead her slowly towards the inner palace deep within the palace.

……

For the next three days, Zhu Chen hardly left the capital of the Fire Kingdom, devoting all his energy to spending time with Huo Ling'er.

As the saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder.

During these three days, Zhu Chen was extremely gentle with Huo Ling'er.

He hoped to have a bloodline with Huo Ling'er as soon as possible.

This is not only his deepest desire, but also related to the second-stage reward of the 'Many Children, Many Blessings' system.

He had a vague feeling that the system rewards for having a child with Huo Ling'er, a woman who possessed the imperial dragon aura, had profound fortune, and shared the deepest affection with him, would probably far exceed the Supreme Bone that Yun Xi gave him.

Therefore, he has been working exceptionally hard these past few days, partying almost every night without getting tired.

The two seemed to be immersed in a sweet world where only they existed, forgetting the disturbances of the outside world.

However, perhaps the time is not right.

Despite Zhu Chen's hard work and numerous attempts, Huo Ling'er's belly remained unchanged.

Three consecutive days of 'effort' failed to plant the 'seed' as desired.

This left Zhu Chen with a slight sense of regret.

But he also understood that these things couldn't be forced; they could only be left to nature.

……

On the morning of the fourth day.

Zhu Chen had just finished another tender moment with Huo Ling'er when a maid's respectful voice came from outside the door:
"Your Highness, His Majesty the Fire Emperor and the various princes are waiting in the front hall. His Majesty requests that you proceed to the front hall immediately for a meeting..."

Huo Ling'er curled up lazily in Zhu Chen's arms, and frowned upon hearing this, seemingly somewhat displeased with the maid's disturbance.

Zhu Chen gently patted her back and said softly, "Your father-in-law must have something important to discuss with you. We should get up now."

The two quickly washed and changed their clothes before arriving at the front hall.

At this moment, more than a dozen figures were already standing in the front hall.

Besides the Fire Emperor, there were several Fire Kings and nobles with profound auras and cultivation levels reaching the Venerable Realm, as well as several highly respected ministers.

When those people saw Zhu Chen and Huo Ling'er approaching hand in hand, they all bowed respectfully.

After the earth-shattering battle a few days ago, Zhu Chen's prestige in the Fire Kingdom has reached its peak, and no one dares to be negligent in the slightest.

The Fire Emperor looked at Zhu Chen, his eyes filled with relief and a hint of barely perceptible excitement. He stepped forward and said loudly, "Zhu Chen, Ling'er, I have discussed the relocation with all the ministers and have already informed the whole country."

At this point, his voice suddenly rose a few decibels: "Since I issued the relocation decree, the entire nation, from princes and nobles, major sects and sects, to reclusive cultivators and common people, all citizens of my Fire Kingdom have responded to the news without a single objection. Everyone has expressed their willingness to follow you in the relocation of the entire nation, whether to the Upper Realm or that Cave Heaven World, they are willing to live and die with the Fire Kingdom!"

Upon hearing the Fire Emperor's words, the kings and nobles all chimed in in agreement:

"Indeed, Lord Zhu Chen possesses unparalleled divine power, saving our Fire Kingdom from annihilation. Moreover, he is willing to lead us to the Upper Realm to create a new world. We can never repay such kindness, and we will surely follow him to the death!"

"All the people of our Fire Kingdom are grateful for Lord Zhu Chen's kindness. To be able to enter his blessed land for cultivation is an immense blessing. Who would not want that?"

"We are willing to serve Lord Zhu Chen as the ancestral spirit of the Fire Kingdom, and from now on our fates will be intertwined, sharing weal and woe!"

Hearing the thunderous cheers of the people in front of him, even Zhu Chen, with his resolute will, couldn't help but feel his heart surge with emotion.

He had been worried that some people would be reluctant to leave their homeland or have doubts about the unknown world, but he never expected that the entire Fire Kingdom would be so united!

...(End of this chapter)