Chapter 987 - 994: Improved Beauty Pill, Nalan Yiren's Pregnancy, Setting Sail_2

As long as a martial artist continues cultivation and consumes food, the body will constantly accumulate impurities. Although some of these impurities are cleared through excretion, it is not thorough.

However, with the help of the Washing Marrow Pill, the purification can be relatively thorough, which is a great help for cultivation.

After Xiao Yunxi, Wanyan Ya, and Zhao Yushu realized this was the effect of the Beauty Pill, they hurried to the seaside to wash themselves with seawater.

When their washed faces were presented to the group of women, they were all stunned.

Because the change was quite significant.

First of all, Wanyan Ya's complexion was wheat-colored, a shade deeper than wheat, only slightly paler than Yu Zhu. But now, she turned a shade lighter, reaching Song Min's complexion.

Of course, this doesn't mean Zhao Yushu and Xiao Yunxi's skin didn't lighten.

It's just that both of them originally had quite fair complexions, so even after lightening, it's not noticeable.

More noticeable is that all three women appear much younger.

Take Xiao Yunxi, for example. She was originally over forty but appeared to be only twenty-six or twenty-seven.

Now, she looks almost like she's barely twenty.

It's worth noting that the first version of the Beauty Pill only had effects for beauty enhancement and slowing aging.

But it did not have the effect of making people regain youth.

The women looked on with great envy.

Xiao Yunxi smiled broadly, for her looks were at their peak in her twenties.

Chen Mo also looked quite envious, planning to favor Yunxi tonight, along with Xiao Ya.

He wasn't surprised at the changes in the three women.

Yiren's blood was able to help Si Song extend his life, so allowing a few women to appear younger by some years was also normal.

After a few more days, once the effect of the Beauty Pill was fully realized, Nalan Yiren carefully inquired after the three women, and seeing they felt no discomfort, she also breathed a sigh of relief.

The improved version of the Beauty Pill was successfully refined without adverse reactions.

...

In early May, Chaoping County finally welcomed heavy rain, which had lasted for two days, and the sky remained gloomy.

The local people were quite pleased with the rain, except for Chen Mo.

In the study of his temporary residence, Chen Mo looked out at the pouring rain, his brows furrowed slightly.

At this moment, he involuntarily took a deep breath, pressing his hands slightly under the desk.

After a while, accompanied by a coughing fit, Wanyan Ya emerged from behind the desk, her eyes red and brimming with tears.

Once she had calmed down a bit, Chen Mo pulled her into his embrace.

Wanyan Ya was plump and soft, her waist slender like a cat falling into Chen Mo's arms, accompanied by a rich fragrance that stirred his heart. He spoke gently, "Er Ya, I'm sorry for this."

Wanyan Ya's original name was Qi'Er Ya, and her pet name was Er Ya.

Chen Mo knew how to console women; after treating her meanly, he began soothing her with gentle words.

Wanyan Ya was quite aggrieved just now, yet she always felt inferior to the other consorts in the harem and even more so compared to the princess consorts, so she regarded herself very lowly.

After all, in some sense, she was a trophy of the victor.

Therefore, when Chen Mo lowered his tone and coaxed her softly, she felt that the grievances just now were nothing.

"I... am fine." Wanyan Ya lowered her eyes, her lips pressed together, and spoke tremulously.

"Er Ya is truly adorable."

Chen Mo kissed Wanyan Ya's neck, his hand slipping into her clothes, feeling the delicate skin after she took the improved version of the Beauty Pill.

"Um..."

Wanyan Ya's body trembled slightly, her red face turned up, her alluring cat-like eyes partially closed, tears misting them, she hummed lightly without speaking.

Just then, Sun Meng's voice was heard from outside.

"Your Majesty, General Nangong has arrived."

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo withdrew his hand, and Wanyan Ya rose understandingly to her feet, arranging her clothes.

Chen Mo said, "I know, I will go over now."

...

Grand Hall.

At that moment, Nangong Ru was chatting casually with Nangong Xian.

Nangong Xian, who commanded part of the navy among the Fish Scale Guard, had been responsible for the Maritime Trade Bureau in Cangzhou for several years. It had been years since the father and daughter had met.

Although they occasionally exchanged letters, relying on correspondence alone was insufficient for familial bonds.

When Chen Mo arrived, the father and daughter were chatting happily.

"Your Majesty is here." Someone announced.

Nangong Xian quickly stood up, his dark graceful face full of respectful and joyous smiles: "I greet Your Majesty."

"Father-in-law, please don't stand on ceremony." Chen Mo went forward to support him, looking at his dark face with a gentle gaze and smiling. "Father-in-law, we haven't seen each other in years. How have you been?"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern. I am well."

"Ru'Er mentioned to me yesterday, wondering when Father-in-law could come, and it turns out you arrived today."

"Your Majesty's command; I dare not delay."

"Alright, when in private and without outsiders, there is no need for formalities. Please sit." Saying this, Chen Mo turned to Nangong Ru, "Ru'Er, pour tea for Father-in-law."

"Your Majesty, I've just poured tea for Father," said Nangong Ru.

"Alright then, let's sit, no need to stand."

"Please, Your Majesty."

Once seated, Chen Mo took a sip of tea and spoke softly to Nangong Xian, "Father-in-law, I called you here because I need your assistance with something."

"Your Majesty, please instruct as you wish." Nangong Xian replied seriously.

"You've probably heard about the Nangong Family's situation, right?" Chen Mo asked.

Nangong Xian nodded and then said, "Lady Yuanfei mentioned it to me earlier, but regarding Nangong Jin's treachery, I am unaware. I ask for Your Majesty's understanding."

"Why speak of blame, Father-in-law? I invited you not to accuse but to clarify that I know you are not involved in this matter." Chen Mo explained plainly, "I plan to go on a sea expedition soon to capture Nangong Jin. Father-in-law, you've managed the Maritime Trade Bureau for years and are familiar with overseas routes. I want you to lead the way.

Additionally, after this, I hope for Father-in-law to become the Patriarch of the Nangong Family, combining the two houses."

Nangong Xian and Nangong Jin were half-brothers with the same father, but Nangong Jin was of direct lineage, and Nangong Xian of secondary lineage.

After becoming the Captain of the Central Camp of the Fish Scale Guard, Nangong Xian officially separated from Nangong Jin.

Chen Mo hopes Nangong Xian inherits Nangong Jin's household thereafter.

The law already includes a provision for a son to inherit the ancestral temples of two houses of brothers from the same father.

Legal and compliant.

Nangong Xian paused, realizing Chen Mo intended to act against the direct lineage of the Nangong Family, hesitated briefly, but couldn't help saying, "Your Majesty, the Nangong Family has been instrumental in founding Great Wei. Today's situation is inseparable from the actions of this patriarch, Nangong Jin. I ask Your Majesty to pursue the principal offender only, sparing other family members to reduce slaughter."

Upon hearing her father's words, Nangong Ru was shocked. She hadn't expected her father to plead on behalf of other family members. After a moment's thought, she hesitated, "Your Majesty..."

Chen Mo said, "Fear not, Father-in-law, the punishment won't extend to the whole family. Besides, the Nangong Family, especially their navy, indeed contributed greatly to Great Wei. If he cooperates sincerely, perhaps his life will be spared."

"Thank Your Majesty."

...

For this sea expedition, Chen Mo does not plan to take too many people, as his current strength alone is enough to challenge the entire army.

Thus, Chen Mo only plans to bring along Nalan Yiren, Nangong Xian, and a few guards skilled in sailing, without delaying cultivation.

However, Chen Mo did not expect Nalan Yiren to inform him she was pregnant.

Chen Mo froze, then immediately became elated and jubilantly excited.

He was also happy for Nalan Yiren.

At last, his wish was fulfilled.

Yet Nalan Yiren being pregnant inevitably cannot handle the turbulence of a sea journey.

Thus, it's better for her to stay behind and protect Mi'Er and the others.

Chen Mo stayed with Nalan Yiren in Chaoping County for another two days.

The Second Year of Zhen Guan, May 8th.

The weather cleared.

In the morning, Chen Mo, Yue Ruyan, Nangong Xian, and a hundred Fish Scale Guards set sail from the port of Chaoping County on a converted merchant ship heading overseas.