After surviving my ordeal, I learned that the school beauty had given birth to twins for me.

"Dad has some urgent business to attend to, so we have to go home early today," Shen Yu said. "How about Dad brings you skiing again next time? Next time we can stay for a few more days."

The two children looked at each other, their faces showing disappointment.

Niannian pouted, a little unhappy: "Huh? We have to go home? But I haven't had enough fun yet..."

Gui Gui also kept her head down, picking at her fingers, and didn't say anything.

Seeing their disappointed looks, Shen Yu felt even more guilty.

"Dad knows you haven't had enough fun, it's Dad's fault." Shen Yu patted their heads.

"Once Daddy's done with his business, he'll definitely bring you all back to play. We'll stay a few more days then, skiing and soaking in hot springs every day, okay?"

The two children were still a little unhappy, but they didn't cry or make a fuss.

After a while, Niannian looked up at Shen Yu and asked softly, "Daddy, are you going to fight the bad guys?"

Shen Yu paused for a moment, then smiled:

"It's not about fighting bad guys. Dad is about to break through in his cultivation. When Dad breaks through, there will be a heavenly tribulation with lightning. So Dad needs to send you all home, and then find a secluded place to break through."

"Will it thunder?" Gui Gui immediately tensed up, her little face scrunched up like a bun, full of worry.

"Thunder is so scary, Dad! Is it dangerous? I don't want Dad to get struck by lightning..."

"Don't worry, Daddy's very capable, don't be afraid." Shen Yu smiled and pinched his little cheek.

"Really?" Gui Gui didn't believe it, tilting her head to look at Shen Yu.

"Dad, you can't lie to the children. The teacher said that lightning is dangerous. If it thunders during a rainy day, you can't stand under a big tree, or you'll get struck."

Niannian nodded, "Yes, Daddy, Niannian doesn't want Daddy to get struck by lightning. How about Niannian goes to cultivate with Daddy? Niannian wants to protect Daddy!"

"Yes! I want to go with Daddy to protect him!" Gui Gui clenched her little fist and said bravely.

In their hearts, Shen Yu is the best and most wonderful dad in the world!

They didn't want him to be in danger!

Shen Yu felt a surge of warmth in his heart as he looked at the two sensible children.

"Don't worry, Dad will be fine. Dad is a cultivator, not an ordinary person. Getting struck by lightning is like a tickle to him."

He hugged the two children tightly.

"Or do you not believe in your father's abilities?"

"Hmm...that seems to make sense..." The two children looked at each other, their brows finally relaxing as they recalled Shen Yu's usually godlike and powerful methods.

"Dad is the best, so we can rest assured."

After figuring it out, the two little ones immediately cheered up, their earlier disappointment vanishing completely.

Shen Yu helped them get dressed and took them to wash up.

After the family finished breakfast, they started packing their luggage.

The two little ones were incredibly quick, stuffing their toys and clothes into their small suitcases all at once, and even helping each other pack, without throwing a tantrum.

Jiang Xinlan looked at them and smiled at Shen Yu, saying, "Look how sensible the children are."

"Yes, it's all thanks to your excellent teaching." Shen Yu hugged her from behind and whispered in her ear.

Jiang Xinlan's face flushed instantly, and she pushed him away, saying, "Stop fooling around, the child is watching."

Shen Yu smiled and released her.

After packing their luggage and checking out of the hotel, the family set off by car.

We played all the way there, so the return trip was much faster.

More than three hours later, the car entered Beijing and returned home.

I got home around 2 p.m.

Jiang Xinlan was busy packing her luggage and doing laundry when the two children ran to tell Jiang Zhenbang that their father was going to cultivate and break through to a higher level. He said he would be even more powerful when he came back and would take them skiing.

Shen Yu sat on the sofa, watching this heartwarming scene, and felt a warmth in his heart.

He took out his phone and sent a message to Lin Jianguo, saying that he had some urgent business to attend to and needed to go into seclusion for a few days, and that the matter of the Nine Chrysanthemum Sect would be discussed after he came out of seclusion.

The situation in Zhaoxi Town has been resolved; they have been instructed to retrieve the remains from the dam and bury them.

Lin Jianguo quickly replied, saying there was no problem and that Shen Yu could focus on his work, as they would keep an eye on things.

"While I'm away, you and the kids can eat or play whatever you want. Don't deprive yourselves." Shen Yu held her hand. "I'll be back soon."

"Yes, I know." Jiang Xinlan nodded, her eyes a little red.

"Take good care of yourself out there. If the lightning tribulation is too intense, don't try to tough it out, okay?"

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." Shen Yu pulled her into his arms and gently patted her back. "Wait for me to come back."

After spending some more time with them, and seeing that it was getting dark, Shen Yu decided to set off.

"I'm leaving." Shen Yu stood up, picked up a small bag he had packed earlier, which contained a few changes of clothes and some spirit stones.

Goodbye, Daddy!

"Go, Dad! Practice harder!"

The two little ones waved their little hands and called out in their childish voices.

"Okay, good luck, Dad." Shen Yu smiled, glanced at Jiang Xinlan again, and said, "I'm leaving."

"Okay, be careful." Jiang Xinlan forced back her tears and smiled at him.

Shen Yu nodded, turned around, opened the door, and walked out.

The moment he closed the door, he could feel Jiang Xinlan's gaze fixed on his back until the door was completely shut.

Shen Yu took a deep breath, suppressing the reluctance in his heart.

Once I break through to the Golden Core stage, everything will be fine.

Then he will be able to protect them better and spend more time with them.

Shen Yu flashed and disappeared through the doorway.

……

A remote, old forest in Southwest China.

This place is sparsely populated, with no human habitation for miles around, making it an ideal location for secluded cultivation and breakthroughs.

Shen Yu found a sheltered valley with a flat boulder in the center, which was perfect for meditation.

He first set up several layers of formations around the valley, which could both provide early warning and conceal his presence, preventing him from being disturbed during his breakthrough.

After arranging everything, Shen Yu walked to the boulder and sat down cross-legged.

He closed his eyes and began to regulate his breathing.

The spiritual energy within his body had long been accumulating, and the nascent golden core slowly rotated within his dantian, radiating dazzling golden light. The power of merit was being nurtured within his soul, ready to bestow its blessings at any moment.

Everything is ready.

Shen Yu took a deep breath, no longer suppressing himself, and completely released the constraints on his cultivation.

boom--

The spiritual energy within his body surged like a wild horse, instantly boiling over.

The nascent golden core spun, contracted, and condensed wildly, its volume shrinking while its light grew brighter and its aura became increasingly terrifying.

The spiritual energy between heaven and earth seemed to be summoned, surging wildly from all directions and entering Shen Yu's body.