An Unexpected Turn: Villain Becomes Dad

Chapter 255

“Martial Aunt, could it be … you’re jealous of the Holy Lord?” The moment Yang Chen said this, Zhan Qiuyun’s delicate body trembled. Her beautiful eyes quickly glanced at the Immortal Palace beauty who was slowly walking toward her residence.

Only after seeing that the woman was still a hundred or so feet away did she let out a sigh of relief.

Even though a distance of a hundred feet was nothing to a cultivator at the Dao Integration Realm, and one could still hear everything with their soul perception, Sister Yin probably wouldn’t be that nosy.

“You little brat, shut up! Are you trying to get yourself killed? If Sister Yin hears this, how will I ever face her again? Besides, I was merely reminding you—who’s jealous of you?” Zhan Qiuyun spread out her soul power, setting up a soundproof barrier, then shot Yang Chen a glare and rebuked him in a low voice.

At the same time, a faint blush surfaced on her fair jade-like face. Because when she carefully thought back to the tone she had just used, it did seem … a little off.

It wasn’t her usual way of speaking.

Damn it.

This little brat was sharper than she expected. Zhan Qiuyun shot Yang Chen two sharp glares before extending her jade-like hand.

Yang Chen understood what she meant.

After thinking for a moment, he said, “Martial Aunt, I can’t give you the Yukong Seal just yet. I’ve gained some insights and need to comprehend them for a while. You’re not in a hurry, are you?”

“Hmph, no hurry. As long as you remember it!” Zhan Qiuyun didn’t push him. After all, she had waited a thousand years for the Yukong Seal—waiting a few more years wouldn’t matter.

Her beautiful eyes glanced at the Immortal Palace beauty who was gradually fading into the distance. Then she said, “Alright, Xiao Chen, I won’t talk to you any longer. Elder Yin is a guest—I can’t neglect her. Take your time comprehending the Yukong Seal. If you have any doubts, come find me in a few days!”

After saying this, Zhan Qiuyun took a step forward and instantly appeared beside the Immortal Palace beauty in the distance.

Yang Chen stood where he was, watching the two curvaceous figures gradually disappear into the distance, his eyebrows slightly raised.

Zhan Qiuyun said he could come to her in a few days if he had any questions.

Was this simply the advice of a senior? Or … was she implying something else?

But he had to admit, ever since Zhan Qiuyun transformed into the Bright Moon Holy Physique and no longer needed his Origin Essence, he hadn’t had any close interactions with this beautiful martial aunt.

The only time was the last time they embraced under the Tranquil Mind Tree. Though that was merely a simple hug, it carried extraordinary significance.

It was, in some ways, more profound than their intimate encounter in the cave. Shaking his head, Yang Chen returned to his small courtyard.

The intense fluctuations just now had likely woken Qing’er up as well. At this moment, she was sitting on a stone bench, keeping Chu Xi company.

Chu Xi’s eyes were red, with tears still lingering at the corners. When she saw Yang Chen approaching, she immediately choked out,

“Brother Chen!” Yang Chen stepped forward and pulled her into his embrace.

Chu Xi could no longer hold back—her tears broke free like a breached dam, streaming down her face.

“Xi’er, Junior Brother Xiao Dong … I was the one who … You … you don’t resent me, do you?” Yang Chen gently stroked Chu Xi’s back, his voice deep.

Chu Xi immediately shook her head, her voice trembling with sobs.

“How could I? Brother Chen, you purified Xiao Dong with the Divine Radiance of Light—I know you meant well! His mind had already been corroded by demonic energy and death aura. Since half a year ago, he had been growing more and more extreme and unrecognizable. I didn’t dare tell you before, but … he poisoned me multiple times, trying to kill our child!

“This time, he came secretly with a clear purpose—to kill the baby in my belly! It’s a good thing you were here. Otherwise, our child would have been in danger! He brought this upon himself. I only regret not realizing his change sooner, not stopping him from cultivating that evil art of extracting corpses’ origins before he lost himself in it!”

“Sigh …” Yang Chen sighed deeply. He held Chu Xi tighter and comforted her. “Don’t be sad, Xi’er. Though Junior Brother Xiao Dong is gone, you still have me—and our child! When our child is born, let’s name him Si Dong. It’ll be our way of remembering Junior Brother Xiao Dong, his uncle.”

“Si Dong…?” Chu Xi murmured, her grief momentarily replaced by thoughts of the name, gradually calming down.

Off to the side, Qing’er, watching the affectionate scene between the two, pouted her little mouth. But in the end, she quietly returned to her own room.

Only when she was about to sleep did she suddenly hear a sorrowful yet alluring sound echoing near her ears.

Even though a wall separated them and muffled the sound, it was still clear enough to reach her.

“This …?” Qing’er’s eyes widened in shock.

Her small face was full of disbelief.

“Has Brother gone mad? Sister Chu Xi’s belly is already that big, and he’s still …?”

The next moment, she clenched her small fists and slammed them onto the bed.

“Hmph, stupid brother, are you really going to ignore me like this? I’m just as pretty as Sister Chu Xi! If Sister Chu Xi isn’t feeling well, don’t you know that I could …? Hmph!”

…

Two months passed quickly.

Chu Xi had gradually moved past the sorrow of Xiao Dong’s passing. Now, she was simply filled with anticipation for the birth of her child. Her pregnancy had already reached over nine months. She was close to giving birth.

“Brother Chen, you’re already the Holy Son of the Holy Land now. Elders come to seek an audience with you every day—you don’t have to keep accompanying me all the time!”

Chu Xi nestled in Yang Chen’s embrace. Though she enjoyed his warmth, she still whispered softly.

During these two months, Yu Yourong had officially announced Yang Chen’s appointment as the Heavenly Dao Holy Son.

The Heavenly Dao Holy Son was essentially the future Holy Lord.

His status was even a level higher than the Holy Maiden.

Recently, various peak lords, elders, and affiliated forces of Heavenly Dao Holy Land frequently came to visit. However, Yang Chen mostly declined their meetings, leaving Zhan Qiuyun to handle them instead.

As for cultivation, despite staying with Chu Xi for these two months, he had not neglected his training in the slightest.

The World Tree Seed within him had been absorbing the spatial ripples emitted by the Yukong Seal for two months, and its green glow had become even more intense.