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Seeing Yun Dai leave, Shen Fu became somewhat anxious.

Didn't she just say that Xiao Xuanjin's injury was very serious?

What do you mean by "working seven hours and losing eight times" or "not caring about your life"?

How could they just leave like that?

"Your injury..."

"It's alright, seeing you makes the pain go away."

"No, you're so badly injured, you need treatment as soon as possible."

A wound can be healed anytime, but the longing in one's heart cannot wait!

He only wanted to hold her in his arms and deeply integrate her into his body.

And he did just that!

"I finally got back, and you just want to kick me out like this?"

Shen Fu's heart was filled with a turbulent mix of emotions. After hesitating for a moment, she finally slowly reached out and wrapped her arms around his waist.

To save her, he risked his life, even putting himself in danger.

How could she not be moved by such deep affection?

"Xiao Xuanjin, thank you!"

With her soft, warm body in his arms, the man stroked her soft hair with his chin, his voice low and cold yet alluring.

"Call me husband!"

"..."

Shen Fu's face instantly flushed crimson.

It took me a lot of effort to convince myself to let go of my resentment and accept his affection.

Isn't this progress a bit too fast?

Seeing that she hadn't used the name he wanted for a long time, the man became somewhat dissatisfied.

"What, you want to marry another man? In this life, you can only have me as your husband!"

Shen Fu looked at him, her heart churning with a mix of emotions.

If that incident hadn't happened, they probably would have naturally gotten together by now, right?

But fate played a cruel trick on us, and now we have another child.

She thought this would become a barrier between them, which is why she wanted to break off their relationship.

But his actions gave her the courage to go further and the confidence to look forward.

Can she really do it?

After spending a long time mentally preparing myself, I still couldn't bring myself to say the word "husband."

So she had no choice but to change the subject.

"You still haven't explained why my pregnancy symptoms are different from others? What's going on?"

The man saw through her desire to escape and couldn't help but chuckle.

Fine, let's give her some time!

He then revealed that the fetus had forcibly absorbed the mother's essence and blood, causing her to become weak.

Of course, he concealed the identity of the Underworld Palace and himself, only saying that Yun Dai had discovered it.

After her initial shock, Yun Dai quickly calmed down.

She's even experienced rebirth, so compared to that, nothing else seems strange.

According to him, the abnormality in the fetus was probably caused by the union of two people whose bloodlines were incompatible.

So, whose fault is it?

Her mother gave birth to her and her five older brothers, and each pregnancy was incredibly smooth.

Tracing back to the Shen family's ancestors, there has never been any similar situation.

If it's not my problem, then it must be that man!

Who exactly is Rong Yan?

Why would his bloodline have such a great influence?

She couldn't help but regret not asking about his true identity earlier.

Now look what's happened, the person is gone, and said they would never appear again, just as she wished.

Even if she wanted to find the answers to her questions, she no longer had the chance.

"So now? Am I alright now?"

The thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum truly lives up to its reputation as a rare and precious medicine. After taking it, I felt light all over, and all the discomfort I had been experiencing for days disappeared.

Does this mean that her body has recovered?

Seeing her expectant expression, the man still chose to keep it a secret.

Pregnant women should avoid being anxious or worried.

If she knew that the day of childbirth might be the day she died, how could she bear it?

Even if it really comes down to making a choice, he will do everything in his power to protect her.

The man concealed the turmoil in his eyes and said slowly, "Of course, I said I would protect you and your child."

A warm feeling welled up in Shen Fu's heart.

He went through countless hardships and almost lost his life. How could she refuse such a friendship?

He was covered in dust and grime, with a few strands of hair falling messily across his forehead.

She couldn't help but raise her hand, wanting to brush him behind her back.

Before they could even touch, the man suddenly dodged to the side.

"What are you doing?"

Shen Fu's hand froze in mid-air. Why was he reacting so strongly?

The man snapped back to reality, his tone tinged with surprise: "I thought..."

"Did you think I was going to take off your mask?"

Shen Fu had already seen through his thoughts and pointed it out in one sentence.

"..."

Silence is the best answer.

After a long silence, the man finally spoke slowly: "I was afraid of scaring you."

Everyone knows that the Xuan King has a terrifying face, covered with scars, and is as ugly as a snake or a venomous ghost, which is why he wears a black iron mask to cover his face.

Rumor has it that some people who saw his true face were so frightened they died.

Shen Fu looked up at her, her gaze gentle and steady, without the slightest fear.

"You are my husband, and I will not mind what you look like."

At first, she didn't have this idea, but his instinctive defensive and dodging behavior reminded her.

Since they are going to be a real couple, they should be honest with each other.

She didn't want to stay with him through a mask, just like that corpse that was brought back, whose authenticity was indistinguishable from that of a real body.

At the very least, she should know what her husband looks like.

The man's heart suddenly tightened.

I never expected it would suddenly escalate to this point and get out of control.

If she really sees it, wouldn't everything be exposed?

She probably doesn't want to see that face!

What if she feels deceived and this affects her pregnancy...

No, no!

He abruptly took a step back, keeping his distance from her.

"You're pregnant now and shouldn't be subjected to any fright or shock. Let's wait until another day..."

"No, I want to see it now!"

Shen Fu assumed that he was ashamed of his appearance and did not want to reveal his true face to her.

Once this idea takes hold, it's not easy to change.

She needed to let him know that she wasn't someone who judged people by their appearance.

No matter what he is like, she will stay with him without hesitation.

Without giving him any chance to escape, she got out of bed and walked towards him.

This was the first time the man had faced such an awkward moment, and he could only instinctively back away.

But when he took a step back, she took a step forward.

They retreated until they were backed into a corner, with nowhere left to go.

His hands were clenched into fists so tightly that the veins on the back of his hands bulged out.

Damn it, he completely forgot about that!

Spending every day with her does indeed carry the risk of being exposed!

I should have had Yun Dai make a human skin mask beforehand, so we could use it in a critical moment.

It's too late to say anything now!

Shen Fu sensed his nervousness and her tone became even softer and more gentle.

"Don't be afraid. Now that I've made up my mind about you, there's no going back!"

After saying that, she raised her hand again.

This time, the goal was unwavering: the black iron mask on the man's face...