I've announced that I'm destined to have many children, and my father has bestowed upon me

The atmosphere in the room became strange because of Zhao Chen'an's unintentional remark.

Ye Shenglin stood frozen in place, an unnatural blush appearing on her beautiful face, which had regained its feminine charm.

She subconsciously lowered her head, avoiding Zhao Chen'an's gaze.

Ye Haoran, that old fox, saw everything clearly.

He looked at his daughter's unusually shy expression, and then at Zhao Chen'an's calm yet appreciative demeanor, and the gossip fire in his heart burned even brighter.

There's a chance! Absolutely a chance!

Zhao Chen'an also sensed the awkwardness and coughed lightly, breaking the silence.

"The medicinal power of the pill is overwhelming. Miss Ye has just rebuilt her foundation and needs to rest quietly for a few days to stabilize her realm."

"I won't bother you any longer."

He stood up and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Ye Haoran.

"Sect Leader Ye, farewell."

"Your Highness, please take care. Let me see you off!" Ye Haoran quickly followed, his face full of warm smiles.

After escorting Zhao Chen'an to the courtyard, Ye Haoran bowed again with a face full of gratitude.

"Your Highness's immense kindness will be forever etched in the hearts of all on Tianjian Mountain. We will serve you with unwavering loyalty, even unto death, in the future!"

"Sect Leader Ye, you flatter me."

Zhao Chen'an waved his hand, turned and left, his figure quickly disappearing at the end of the inn's corridor.

Ye Haoran watched him leave, the smile on his face lingering for a long time.

He turned around and went back to his room, closed the door, and looked back to see his daughter still standing there, seemingly lost in thought.

The secret technique to change one's appearance was ultimately not used.

"Ling'er."

Ye Haoran stroked his beard and tentatively began to speak:

"What do you think of... His Highness Prince Wei?"

Ye Shenglin snapped out of his reverie, glanced at his father with his cool eyes, and said indifferently, "Not bad."

"Besides being pretty good?"

Ye Haoran pressed on, his old eyes gleaming with a sharp light.

"The strong."

Ye Shenglin's answer remained concise.

The words "to defeat her fair and square in the ring" are the most honest evaluation in her heart.

Ye Haoran chuckled and moved closer:

"As your father, I believe that His Highness Prince Wei is not only a benefactor and a strongman, but also a dragon among men, an unparalleled hero of our time!"

"What's most admirable is her humility and upright character; she's truly... a perfect match!"

Ye Shenglin's cheeks flushed again, and she frowned.

"Father, what nonsense are you talking about!"

"I'm not making this up!"

Ye Haoran spoke with the air of someone who had been through it all:

"Look, he defeated you fair and square."

"Saving you was an act of utmost loyalty. I was just praising your looks!"

"What does this mean? It means His Highness has feelings for you!"

Ye Shenglin's voice lowered slightly: "He already has a princess and three concubines."

"Why should a person who cultivates spiritual practice care about these worldly titles and honors?"

Ye Haoran waved his hand dismissively and said:

"Moreover, that is His Highness Prince Wei. Let alone three wives and four concubines, it would not be an exaggeration to have three palaces and six courtyards."

"After all, he's royalty; within the dynasty, he's not entirely free to act as he pleases!"

Seeing his daughter remain silent, Ye Haoran felt even more confident.

If my daughter truly didn't mean it, she would have chopped off his beard with a sword long ago; she wouldn't be here listening to his long-winded rant.

It seems like there's a chance!

……

Meanwhile, Zhao Chen'an had already returned to his Wei Prince's residence.

He walked straight into the study, having already forgotten the little incident at the inn.

For him, saving Ye Shenglin was both fulfilling a promise and forming a good relationship.

As for the comment "It looks pretty good," it was purely a subconscious honest thought, without any ulterior motive.

Right now, all he can think about is the plan for what's to come.

There are less than two months left before Mo Yuqing is sent back to the Hunyuan Sect.

According to Zhao Chen'an's understanding, the route from the region where the Great Zhou Dynasty was located to the Hunyuan Sect was...

The journey alone would take at least three months.

The Hunyuan Sect is a behemoth on the level of a holy dynasty, a sacred cultivation ground that cultivators in this region dare not even dream of.

The outside world is teeming with powerful individuals and geniuses, far surpassing the small town of Da Zhou.

This trip is bound to be fraught with unknown risks.

We must make thorough preparations.

Zhao Chen'an sat behind his desk, his fingers tapping lightly on the surface, his thoughts racing.

"First and foremost is strength. Cultivation level is unlikely to make a significant breakthrough in a short period of time, but equipment must keep up."

He himself is alright, possessing the Guiyuan Dao Body and the Nine Provinces Qiankun Cauldron, so his ability to protect himself is not weak.

But Xiao Chuchu is different. Although she is at the Fourth Realm, she is still young and lacks experience in fighting enemies. She must be fully armed.

From head to toe, the whole set!

Weapon forging!

Once the idea popped into my head, it took root and sprouted uncontrollably.

He had just obtained the sacred auxiliary cultivation technique "Nine Revolutions Refining Technique" and was also blessed with the title of "Master of Both Alchemy and Artifacts," and was just worried about where to practice it.

"The materials for sacred and heavenly grade magic artifacts are probably few and far between, even in the royal treasury. They are extremely rare."

"But we should have more than enough materials to refine earth-grade magical artifacts."

Having made up his mind, Zhao Chen'an prepared to tailor-make a complete set of earth-grade magic artifacts for himself and Xiao Chuchu.

However, one must eat one bite at a time and walk one step at a time.

Although the Nine Revolutions Refining Technique was profound, as if all the knowledge and skills of refining weapons were imprinted in his mind, theory is still theory, and he had zero practical experience.

He needs to start practicing from the basics to improve his proficiency.

Yellow grade, black grade...

Thinking of this, Zhao Chen'an suddenly pictured the adorable faces of the four little ones.

Little Jiuxiao's chubby face, Lingzhu Zixing's playful giggles, Linglong'er Zhao Ding's composure that doesn't resemble that of a baby, and Shanwa Lanyu's adorable clinging to the little golden crow.

A warm feeling welled up in my heart.

By the way, let's make a few small personal items for the children first.

It's a good opportunity to practice, and it's also a way for a father to show his love and care.

Without hesitation, Zhao Chen'an immediately got up and set off again for the imperial treasury.

Having learned from his previous experience, he was quite adept this time.

Upon seeing him, the commander of the Imperial Guards skipped the formalities of announcing his arrival and respectfully opened the treasure vault doors.

Zhao Chen'an plunged into the mountain of materials and began to carefully select them.

"Xiao Jiu has the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Physique, so this piece of 'Thunderous Gold' is the most suitable for him, as it can nourish his physique."

"Ding'er possesses a brilliant mind and is a descendant of the royal family. Giving him this 'Imperial Dragon Gold,' which contains a trace of the dynasty's fortune, will help him secure his future."

"Purple Star... Purple Extreme Demon Star destiny, calamities follow you, must have the function of protection and positioning."

Zhao Chen'an frowned slightly and finally chose a peculiar metal called "Star Chasing Purple Gold," which has excellent conductivity for spiritual power.

"Finally, there's Shanwa. She has the ability to control beasts, and that little golden crow of hers has an extraordinary origin."

"Use this 'Spirit Nourishing Jade' and 'Sun Stone' to craft a beast-taming bracelet for her that can hold the little golden crow."

After selecting the materials, Zhao Chen'an took a large amount of other auxiliary materials, filling the storage ring to the brim.

Only then did he leave the treasure vault with satisfaction and return to a secret chamber in the backyard of the palace, which was specially used for cultivation.

In the secret chamber, he sat cross-legged and summoned the Nine Provinces Universe Cauldron, which he then suspended in front of him.

Although this cauldron is a powerful artifact for suppressing destiny, it is more than capable of temporarily serving as a weapon-refining furnace.

He took a deep breath, and with a slight thought, the effect of the title "Master of Alchemy and Artifacts" was instantly activated.

hum!

A strange feeling welled up in his heart, as if he was born to refine pills and forge weapons.

The Nine Revolutions Refining Technique was originally somewhat obscure in my mind.

At this moment, everything becomes crystal clear; every step and every detail is crystal clear.

He stretched out his hand, and a wisp of golden flame rose from his palm.

This is the primordial Dao fire that comes with the "Daoist Alchemy Techniques," used for refining weapons; it is also a supreme divine flame.

The first item was a longevity lock for his eldest son, Zhao Xiao.

Zhao Chen'an threw the fist-sized "Thunder Gold" that was crackling with electric arcs into the cauldron.

The golden Dao fire instantly enveloped it, and the terrifying high temperature began to melt the hard metal.

Thunder Gold is extremely volatile; ordinary flames can hardly shake it, and even if it melts, the lightning power inside will still overflow violently.

But under Zhao Chen'an's primordial Dao Fire, this stubborn metal seemed to have met its nemesis.

It began to slowly soften and melt, turning into a pool of silvery liquid. Wisps of electricity danced on the surface of the liquid, emitting soft crackling sounds.

Zhao Chen'an was focused, his hands forming hand seals, his divine senses as he carefully manipulated the changes within the cauldron.

He channeled a wisp of divine thought into the silver liquid and, following the methods in the "Nine Revolutions Refining Technique," began to inscribe a miniature "Lightning-Attracting Array" within it.

This process requires absolute control over power. The slightest mistake will cause the formation to collapse, and the entire material will be instantly rendered useless.

Time passed by, bit by bit.

Inside the secret chamber, only the whooshing sound of the Dao fire burning in the cauldron and the occasional crackling of electric arcs from the Thunderous Golden Liquid remained.

For a whole day and night.

The moment the last stroke of the array pattern was completed, the silver liquid inside the cauldron suddenly shone brightly!

Become!

Zhao Chen'an didn't stop and immediately began shaping.

Under his divine control, the ball of silver liquid rapidly stretched and changed, eventually forming a delicate and exquisite longevity lock.

The lock is covered with naturally formed, fine lightning patterns, which are full of mysterious beauty.

He withdrew the Dao Fire and reached out a hand.

With a soft hum, the longevity lock, still warm, flew into his hand.

It feels slightly heavy in the hand, with a smooth surface. A tingling, numbing electric force dances at your fingertips, yet it is incredibly gentle and won't hurt you.

Zhao Chen'an nodded in satisfaction.

Top-grade yellow quality, perfect!

After a short rest to recover his depleted spiritual energy, he immediately began crafting the second magical artifact.

Zhao Ding's longevity lock.

This time, he invested that gleaming piece of "Imperial Dragon Gold".

The skill required to craft this magical artifact is secondary; the most crucial element is the resonance of bloodlines.

Zhao Chen'an forced out a drop of his own blood essence and dripped it into the cauldron, where it perfectly fused with the molten dragon gold liquid.

He activated the "Great Dao Heavenly Evolution Scripture," slowly infusing it with the fortune of a prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

This process is mysterious and enigmatic, yet it truly exists.

Another day and night passed, and a longevity lock, made entirely of pure gold with a lifelike little dragon coiled on it, was freshly made.

This longevity lock, though lacking the characteristic "thunderous" charm, possesses an air of grandeur and nobility, capable of protecting the wearer and bringing good fortune while warding off evil.

Next up was Zhao Zixing's purple-gold bracelet.

This is the most complex of the four ritual implements.

Zhao Chen'an threw the "Star Chasing Purple Gold" into the cauldron. After it melted, he forced out another drop of his heart's blood and carefully integrated a wisp of his divine soul imprint into it.

He wanted to inscribe an ancient restriction called "Soul Ties" inside the bracelet.

Once this restriction is successful, no matter where Zhao Zixing is, as long as she is still wearing this bracelet, Zhao Chen'an will be able to sense her approximate location and safety.

This is a crucial protective charm for the daughter who is destined to be born with the Purple Demon Star.

The complexity of the restriction far exceeded that of the lightning-attracting array. It took Zhao Chen'an three whole days and nights to barely manage to inscribe it successfully.

When the bracelet, dark purple in color and dotted with starlight, was completed, he felt his soul was somewhat exhausted.

But instead of resting, he immediately began refining the last piece.

Zhao Lanyu's Beast Taming Bracelet.

He put the "Spirit Nourishing Jade" and the "Sun Stone" into the cauldron together and slowly melted them with Dao Fire, so that the two were perfectly fused together.

The most crucial step is to carve out a tiny space inside the jade.

This is akin to carving a dragon on a needle's tip, demanding extremely high standards in terms of understanding the laws of space and controlling one's divine sense.

Fortunately, the Nine Revolutions Refining Technique contains a detailed record of this.

Zhao Chen was completely focused, his divine sense transforming into an invisible carving knife, gradually carving, expanding, and stabilizing the warm, lustrous jade liquid...

Two more days have passed.

When a crystal-clear jade bracelet, seemingly containing a small sun within, was successfully crafted, a weary smile finally appeared on Zhao Chen'an's face.

For seven days and seven nights straight, without sleep or rest.

He looked at the two longevity locks and two bracelets floating in front of him. Although they were only yellow-grade magic artifacts, the effort he had put into them gave him an unprecedented sense of satisfaction.

A sense of pride in being a father welled up within me.

He stepped out of the secret room, the glaring sunlight causing him to squint slightly.

"Someone come here."

"Your Highness." A maid immediately stepped forward.

"Go and invite the Princess, her three concubines, and the young masters to the main hall."

"Yes."

Soon, the main hall of the Prince of Wei's mansion became lively.

Wu Lanxue, Li Qingluan, Liu Ruoshuang, and Xiao Chuchu, each holding their own child, gathered together.

They were all curious, wondering why Zhao Chen'an had summoned them all as soon as he emerged from his seven-day seclusion.

The four little ones added even more energy to the hall.

Zhao Xiao was already sitting up and was looking around curiously with his big, dark eyes.

Zhao Zixing danced and babbled in Li Qingluan's arms, seemingly finding everything novel and fascinating.

Zhao Ding remained quiet, but his clear eyes seemed to see through everything as he stared unblinkingly at his father.

Meanwhile, Zhao Lanyu, who had just been born, was sleeping soundly in Xiao Chuchu's arms, with the dozing golden bird nestled beside her.

As Zhao Chen'an watched this heartwarming scene, his smile grew even gentler.

He opened his palm, and four small, radiant magical artifacts floated quietly above it.

"This is a gift I made myself for the children."