Great, we're doomed now!

For someone who is proficient in Ripple Qi Gong, there is no need to wear that layer of rubber. He can completely control the flow of life energy. Even if the nurturing chamber is filled with bodily fluids, the part without the essence of life energy is still useless.

Liuli had actually tried her best; her strong thighs ensured that Ye Shou couldn't break free once she clamped them together... But Ye Shou was an unyielding man who always managed to stay in control and never lost control to the point of being unable to guide the ripples.

Forget about Ripple, even if it were just a matter of sheer physical strength, you could easily drive her into a daze. The maid couldn't stop her no matter what she did, and when she came to her senses, she would find her face sticky—as punishment for her…

“This kind of thing is very important for the continuation of the family line.” Feng smiled wryly. “And if there is a child, Xiao Shou will have more to worry about and won’t have to lead the charge every time.”

—She was frightened by the battle in Brazil, South America.

Before that, although I knew Ye Shou had embarked on a difficult path, I never imagined it would go to this extent...

The subsequent monster attacks did not leave as deep an impression on her as the Brazil game.

"The Karasuma family will also be at today's charity gala. They place particular importance on having offspring because there is a high risk of early death in each generation. Therefore, having many children and early marriage is a tradition in their family."

Feng seemed to remember something, glanced at Junpei who was already asleep opposite him, and sighed softly.

Actually, for an occasion like today, it's enough that she and Ruri are there; the Kuze father and son don't need to be present at all.

Junpei's decision to come along was probably because the new heir of the Karasuma family was to be attending tonight, and he... wanted to meet this young man and ask him some questions.

He still couldn't forget his elder brother, Karasuma, who had died young...

Chapter 358: Gin's Bizarre Adventure (Two-in-One 8K)

"Really? You've had it tough too. You've been doing all this by yourself all these years. It must have been very hard."

With a mix of sadness and relief, Junpei Kuze patted the boy's arm. Such a gesture might seem inappropriate and overly intimate to someone meeting for the first time, but Junpei felt an instant connection with the boy and couldn't help but want to chat more.

Meanwhile, the current head of the Karasuma family, Karasuma Sōren, who is not yet twenty years old, did not mind Junpei's actions and handled them with propriety and grace, making people sigh that the prestigious family has a worthy successor.

The Karasuma are a rather unique group among the major clans. They were originally a branch of the Karasuma clan, but after the main branch died out, they took over the mantle of the main line. However, the Karasuma also have their own problems. For some reason, their natural lifespan is not long. In order to maintain the continuity of the times, they marry early and have many children. As long as there are enough children, there will always be some "survivors".

Even in the 21st century, they still openly live a polygamous life, but it is far from as enjoyable as people imagine. Compared to the decadent harem, it is more like the inner palace that imprisons the soul.

Even children and parents live separately and rarely see each other. Sometimes they may not even remember how many children they have, and can only see the numbers in their medical records.

Junpei's senior from university, Karasuma Renya, who opened the door to a new world for him, once said that he wanted to change this outdated custom, and also talked to Junpei about many things about his family in a somewhat ambiguous way.

So Junpei knew that Renya had more than a dozen brothers... but only four of them grew to adulthood, a mortality rate that would be alarming by today's standards.

He understood that this could not be without reason; the Karasuma family must be hiding something dark, but Renya kept quiet about it, so as an outsider, he couldn't pry into it.

After graduating from university, Junpei was still competing with his cousins ​​of the same generation, while Karasuma Renya became the head of the family much earlier... but he also died young.

Junpei was heartbroken for a long time, deeply feeling the impermanence of life.

Despite his good relationship with the previous head of the family, this was the first time he had met his "nephew" Karasuma Sōren, and it was also the first time the latter had made a formal appearance in a social setting.

This is a tradition of the Karasuma family. They follow an ancient belief that children who are under seven years old (by the traditional Chinese age reckoning) possess a nature that is not human but similar to a deity. Once noticed by other deities in the outside world, they will be guided back to the world of gods.

Therefore, their children would not be revealed to the public until a certain age. People would only know that such a person existed, and in private, they would be served and educated by the most loyal retainers and servants.

As the number of family members dwindled, the standards became increasingly strict, and eventually, they simply did not give their "real names" before the age of ten, instead using obscure Chinese characters as code names.

After the age of ten, they will use a different name and background when interacting with the outside world, and their true identity will not be revealed until adulthood.

In fact, this ancient and closed-off parenting method was quite normal in an era with high infant mortality rates. After all, immature children are more likely to die than adults—that is, they are beings that can be taken away by the gods.

However, with the development of medical technology and the significant increase in the survival rate of infants, most regions have naturally abandoned such beliefs.

The Karasuma family is a very special case, having preserved it to this day, and outsiders have no way of knowing how it has been passed down internally.

In any case, the story eventually passed to Karasuma Sōren... Hopefully, he will outlive his father.

"If you need any help, don't hesitate to ask."

Chunping introduced Ye Shou to him: "You are the same age, so you should get to know each other better in the future."

"Uncle, don't worry."

Karasuma Sōren bowed to Ye Shou, displaying a humble demeanor befitting his status: "My family and Kuze have been friends for generations. For someone like me who has no relatives or friends to support me, Brother Ye Shou is like a half-brother to me."

"Haha~ Not bad."

Chunping was very happy and patted Ye Shou on the back: "He's much more polite than you."

"Father, you're too familiar with people."

Ye Shou smiled helplessly and nodded naturally to Karasuma Sōren: "I can foresee that there will be many opportunities for cooperation between the two families in the future."

"Of course, the Karasuma family welcomes Kuze's arrival at any time."

Zong Lian looked at Ye Shou, whose face was gentle, and a subtle, profound look flashed in her eyes.

"To be honest, I really admire Brother Ye Shou... It is thanks to your efforts that basic science has experienced a long-awaited breakthrough, and my Karasuma family and I have also benefited greatly."

I really don't know how to repay you~

"Really? I just did what I could. If it really benefits many people, then it's my honor."

Ye Shou looked proud and didn't notice anything unusual about the other person.

"As for 'repayment,' let's not talk about it. I have already received what I deserve."

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Junpei's son, though a genius, lacked prudence and was completely unaware of the terrifying power he possessed.

...On the way home, Karasuma Sōren sat alone in the back, his youthful innocence and friendliness gone, replaced by indifference and gloom. In an instant, he transformed from a cheerful and straightforward young master of a wealthy family into a seasoned feudalist warrior.

His gratitude to Kuze Yoshimori was genuine. It was this man and the TPC that brought together some of the world’s best scientists to create amazing machines that could fight monsters tens of meters tall and even build starships to head towards the moon and Mars.

Perhaps in another ten or twenty years, interstellar travel will become commonplace.

Of course, these grand visions have nothing to do with "Karasuma Sōren". He is more concerned with technological advancements at the level of people's livelihood, such as virtual reality and prosthetic limb modification. Both can be applied to medicine to greatly improve people's health and security, and even more exaggerated things...

Nothing exists in isolation; the larger the stone thrown into the pond, the farther the ripples will spread.

TPC's technology is entirely "futuristic" and "science fiction" level. As they continue to advance, they will inevitably cause technological spillover, which will also disrupt cutting-edge research in various fields.

The Karasuma family reaped a small benefit, albeit only a small portion, but it still brought their generations-old "long-cherished wish" forward by a significant step!

“Karasuma Sōren…”

The boy turned his head, and his current appearance was reflected in the car window. His youthful face made Karasuma Sōren unable to help but become deeply infatuated.

Of course, he was not Narcissus and did not have a twisted narcissistic tendency.

(Narcissus, a handsome Greek man, was cursed to fall in love with his own reflection in the water, and ultimately drowned, transforming into a daffodil.)

His focus wasn't on his facial features, but on his vibrant skin and clear, bright eyes... Who would have thought that this boy, who looked no more than seventeen or eighteen, was an old man on his deathbed not long ago?

—And so the miracle of rejuvenation occurred!

He wasn't originally called by his current name; his real name was "Karasuma Renya," who was the university senior of Kuze Junpei and Sawai Soichiro!

Such an unbelievable thing would be hard to believe even if it were told, and only the core members of the Karasuma family knew the pain and secrets involved.

The Karasuma family has a "tradition" of short lifespans. This is not a matter of luck, but a curse from the genetic level, a punishment from heaven for sinners!

Since ancient times, the Karasuma family has had a tradition of intermarriage within the family to maintain the purity of their bloodline. This practice, passed down through generations, has resulted in many genetic defects lurking within their bodies.

Premature aging, heart disease, idiocy, paralysis, deformity... The child growing in the wife's womb is not a human child, but an evil spirit of unknown form.

Children with deformities that can be identified at a glance will be disposed of immediately. The rest will be slowly screened before the age of seven to remove those who are born weak. Even if they grow up safely, they cannot rest easy, as the time bomb hidden in their genes may explode at any time.

This explains why, despite having so many children, there are still very few direct descendants, and very few who live past fifty; forty is considered a long life.

—The only exception was Karasuma Renya's father.

That person actually lived past seventy!

This was unprecedented in the Karasuma family, and was therefore considered to be "possessed by a god," holding a position in the family no different from that of a god.

Renya was his son, born when he was fifty. Growing up in that environment, he naturally revered his father as a god and longed for his father who could overcome death. Even though his brothers died one by one, Renya still lived on with great strength...

People from the Karasuma family generally try their best to avoid doing anything too dangerous, but Renya is the complete opposite. Not only has she loved sports since she was a child, but she has also shown extremely strong talent and vitality. During her university years, she even founded an alcoholic...diving club.

He was still healthy in his twenties and had collected a colorful (and pixelated) album of his youth, a stark contrast to the dark lives of his brothers.

At that time, Renya felt that she was also possessed by a god and would become the savior of the Karasuma family. With Sawai's encouragement, she was determined to reform the family's darkness!

Then, one day after he graduated from university, his father said he was going to eat him.

It's not a joke, nor is it forbidden love; it's literally about eating him up, bite by bite.

The Karasuma clan has long been determined to break the curse of short lifespan, so they have invested heavily in the medical industry for a long time, researching the fields of "immortality" and "rejuvenation" at any cost.

Besides training talent normally, they even kidnap scholars, forcing them to serve them, and they also have connections with ancient families in Europe and America, finding many like-minded partners.

As a result... the elixir of immortality could not be researched. It wasn't that there was no progress at all, but a drug with stable effects and no side effects was like the horizon—visible but unreachable.

Lianye's father lived an exceptionally long life and had no congenital diseases, but he was mentally unstable... He lived every day in fear of his body rotting and stinking. Unable to get help from science, he began to seek solace in evil.

Since vitality is constantly being lost, we can simply replenish it by taking in new energy from the outside world!

But it's like an organ transplant; even family members can experience rejection, and if it's a stranger... Besides, it would also contaminate the Karasuma family's bloodline.

So he had more than ten children, and after weeding out the inferior ones, he would "consume" one every five years starting from the age of forty.

Whether it was truly effective or merely a psychological comfort, he did indeed surpass the average lifespan of the Karasuma family, becoming the longest-lived person in hundreds of years.

Now, he is over seventy years old and his body is very weak. He urgently needs a major tonic, so he brought the "superior bloodline" that he had specially kept to the secret room.

He was incredibly envious of Lianye's body, so he couldn't bear to eat the peony like a cow, but instead savored it slowly. Lianye could only watch helplessly as the bald, long-nosed old man, like a celestial dog, pounced on her and tore at her skin with his teeth...

But the old man overlooked one thing, or rather, because he didn't care for his children, he knew nothing about their lives.

The old patriarch had no idea what kind of person Lianye was.

He's a tough guy who can keep his mind clear even after drinking the "water of life" and outwit his juniors.

So, ten minutes later, Renya, who had regained some consciousness, knocked down "Tengu." Her weak body used its weight to overpower her opponent, starting a clumsy and ugly judo match, and in the end, she bit her opponent's throat.

When Karasuma Renya emerged from the secret chamber with a mouthful of blood, the waiting crowd all bowed in worship—

He became the new "god".

But did he truly win? Was he the same person who emerged from the secret room that day?

Lianye dared not delve deeper into the matter, for although he desired to change his family, as the days wore him down, he found himself beginning to fear death, especially after his body began to show signs of premature aging…

If there is any difference, it is that he did not choose to kill his own parents, nor did he leave any descendants. Instead, he established a much larger organization and pursued the research of the elixir of immortality by any means necessary.

He will either become a god in his generation, or his life will end in his generation!

Karasuma Renya abandoned morality and principles, just to avoid becoming the ugly image of her father in her dreams, even if it meant sacrificing thousands or tens of thousands of people.