Chapter 56: Chapter 56: A Stunning Surprise—Ah Yin is Pregnant
Within the Zhou Residence, the halls were filled with guests.
Having already hosted two grand weddings for Liu Erlong and Ah Yin, the Zhou family had grown adept at organizing such ceremonies.
Amid the lavish festivities, dressed in vibrant red wedding gowns, Li Shishi and Li Baishi were the center of attention, basking in blessings and admiration. Tears of joy streamed down their faces, their hearts brimming with happiness and sweetness.
They had once faced a life-altering crisis and were saved by Zhou Yi. Never had they dared to hope for such recognition, let alone a grand wedding held in their honor.
As the ceremony concluded, Zhou Yi mingled briefly with important guests, raising a toast before retreating to the bridal chamber.
Even though Zhou Yi had already been intimate with the two brides countless times before, there was still a thrill in his heart. Today's atmosphere and significance felt entirely different.
The "Four Great Joys of Life"—this was one of them.
Zhou Yi gently lifted the bridal veils, revealing two breathtakingly beautiful faces, shy yet radiant.
"Husband!"
Li Shishi and Li Baishi's voices were soft and enchanting, their tender words filled with affection, making Zhou Yi's heart race.
"Shishi, Baishi..."
Zhou Yi shared a cup of nuptial wine with them before indulging in their shared joy.
The room quickly became lively and passionate.
Meanwhile, the main hall and courtyards outside were equally bustling with activity.
The guests couldn't help but express their admiration and envy for Zhou Yi.
"Mr. Zhou is truly blessed! In less than half a year, he has married four stunning beauties. He's an example for us all!"
"Indeed, especially with the Li sisters today. Though they are ordinary people, their beauty and elegance are unmatched, enough to captivate the entire nation!"
"And let's not forget—they're sisters!"
"But hasn't Zhou Yi changed? When his martial soul was the useless Iron Sword, he practiced diligently every day, come rain or shine, showing unparalleled determination."
"Now that his martial soul has successfully mutated, he's lost focus on cultivation and instead indulges in the pleasures of life. I fear he may end up wasting his potential!"
"Well, I'd gladly lose myself in such indulgence too!"
"Mr. Zhou has achieved success; is it wrong for him to enjoy life now?"
"Men, you know how it is."
"Everyone has their own choices in life."
…
Zhou Yi's recent duel with Chen Xin had been kept under wraps, so few knew of his extraordinary transformation in strength. Seeing him marry yet another pair of beauties, many became envious and gossiped that Zhou Yi was becoming complacent.
Still, given Zhou Yi's rising reputation, no one dared openly criticize him, opting instead to grumble in private.
Of course, some were simply waiting to see Zhou Yi falter.
"There are no weak Soul Masters, only weak-willed individuals," some muttered, recalling the infamous words of Yu Xiaogang.
Zhou Yi chuckled internally: Just wait a few years, and I'll leave you all dumbfounded.
Even Tang Hao, Tang Xiao, and Tang Yuehua attended the wedding.
"Brother Zhou, your luck with women is unparalleled!" Tang Xiao and Tang Hao sighed, recalling their own unfulfilled love for their goddess, Ah Yin—a dream that had ended before it began.
Now, however, Zhou Yi was their great benefactor, leaving them unable to feel any jealousy.
"That scoundrel! Marrying two more beauties... he'll end up buried under women one day!" Tang Yuehua muttered bitterly, downing a cup of wine. Though she wouldn't admit it, a strange mixture of envy and jealousy churned within her.
But knowing Zhou Yi's strength, she realized her "curse" would likely never come true.
"Yuehua, drink less. It's getting late; let's head back," Tang Xiao and Tang Hao said, taking the wine jug from her hands.
The scene was a reversal of the past—this time, Tang Hao and Tang Xiao refrained from drinking while Tang Yuehua indulged.
Even Tang Liu, the powerful Soul Master tasked with protecting Tang Yuehua, abstained from alcohol and remained vigilant. He had learned from Tang Qi's earlier mistake, which had resulted in disastrous consequences.
If Tang Yuehua were kidnapped by another "flower thief," Tang Liu resolved to follow Tang Qi's fate rather than live with such failure.
…
At four in the morning, under the moonlit sky, a "flower thief" silently infiltrated Tang Yuehua's residence.
The figure moved swiftly and stealthily entered her room.
"Ah!" Tang Yuehua exclaimed softly.
Bang!
The door burst open. Tang Liu rushed in immediately, his seven soul rings glowing brilliantly.
"Miss, what happened?"
"Yuehua!" Tang Xiao and Tang Hao followed close behind, their faces filled with concern.
"I... I'm fine. I just had a nightmare. You can all return to rest," Tang Yuehua said quickly, her gaze betraying a flicker of guilt and nervousness.
"Rest assured, Yuehua. We'll stand guard outside. Not even a fly will get in," Tang Xiao and Tang Hao reassured her, exchanging glances.
They assumed Tang Yuehua's nightmare stemmed from her traumatic experience with a flower thief.
"No... no need. I'm fine; you don't have to stay," Tang Yuehua replied hastily.
"All right, sleep well," they said, leaving the room with Tang Liu, who resumed his post outside.
"You scoundrel! You scared me half to death!" Tang Yuehua exhaled sharply, glaring at Zhou Yi as he emerged from beneath her covers, a mischievous grin on his face.
"I missed you," Zhou Yi whispered, wrapping his arms around her. Leaning close to her ear, he added in a low voice, "It's your wedding night, and I'm here to keep you company."
His words filled Tang Yuehua's heart with warmth and joy. It seemed she still held a special place in Zhou Yi's heart.
Little did she know…
Li Shishi and Li Baishi were still too weak.
At this moment, they were already sound asleep.
Zhou Yi didn't want to disturb them any further. With Tang Yuehua traveling a long distance to visit and likely leaving the next day, he naturally felt compelled to express his appreciation to her and offer some comfort.
"Yuehua, I've missed you!"
"No… My brothers… Mmph…"
This time, Zhou Yi employed the Heavenly Palace Mirage from the Sacred Heart Sutra, subtly influencing the consciousness of Tang Hao, Tang Xiao, and Tang Liu.
Even if the room experienced an earth-shattering commotion, they wouldn't notice a thing. Otherwise, with them stationed outside, Zhou Yi wouldn't have been able to proceed freely.
Tang Yuehua, unaware of this manipulation, could only suppress her emotions in the face of Zhou Yi's unyielding determination.
For her, the situation was agonizing.
But for Zhou Yi, there was an undeniable thrill in this dynamic. He chose not to reveal the truth to her.
Before dawn, Zhou Yi quietly left, returning to Li Shishi and Li Baishi to get a bit more rest.
"Yuehua, are you awake yet?"
As the sun rose high in the sky, Tang Xiao and Tang Hao called from outside.
With the guidance of the Heavenly Palace Mirage, they hadn't noticed anything unusual the previous night.
"I'm coming," Tang Yuehua replied as she slowly got up and began freshening up.
However, her reddened eyes and exhausted expression didn't escape Tang Xiao and Tang Hao's notice.
Seeing this, they immediately assumed she hadn't rested well and had likely cried for much of the night.
"Next time, we're not bringing Yuehua to this sorrowful place!"
They silently resolved to never let her experience such heartache again. Thus, by midday, they hurriedly left this "nightmare" location, hoping to spare her further distress.
Inside the carriage, Tang Yuehua fell into a deep sleep, utterly serene.
Distress?
More like delight!
She'd had the sweetest dreams imaginable!
A sorrowful place?
It was more like a joyful haven!
Her exhausted appearance was simply because she hadn't gotten enough sleep.
In truth, Tang Yuehua wished she could stay a few more days.
Her heart was filled with thoughts of Zhou Yi's kindness.
But with Tang Xiao and Tang Hao misunderstanding her situation and rushing her away, she had no excuse to linger.
By midday, Zhou Yi woke up under the tender care of Li Shishi and Li Baishi, feeling both shy and content. Learning that Tang Hao and Tang Xiao had already left with Tang Yuehua, he felt a tinge of regret.
He had wanted to enjoy a few more days of leisure.
Still, he didn't dwell on it. Life returned to its peaceful rhythm as Zhou Yi began guiding Ah Yin, Liu Erlong, and the other four women in their cultivation.
Ah Yin, a 100,000-year-old Soul Beast, had to start over after taking human form, but her profound foundation remained.
The Nine Yin True Scripture served as a key—one that unlocked the vast potential hidden within Ah Yin's 100,000-year cultivation.
Her progress was astonishing, quickly advancing by four levels and reaching the 60th rank, the level of a Soul Emperor.
At the 60th rank, Ah Yin didn't require a soul ring. As a transformed 100,000-year Soul Beast, she could automatically condense one. Her soul skills were the same as those she possessed in her original form.
Meanwhile, Liu Erlong's cultivation also advanced rapidly, reaching the 46th rank. She wasn't far from breaking through to the level of a Soul King.
Li Shishi and Li Baishi, though beginners, had already reached the 7th rank and would likely achieve the 10th rank within a few days.
"Will we really become Soul Masters soon?"
Li Shishi and Li Baishi found it hard to believe.
Soul Masters were the most prestigious individuals on the Douluo Continent.
But becoming a Soul Master depended on innate soul power. Without it, one couldn't cultivate, and over 90% of people were born without innate soul power.
Becoming a Soul Master was an extraordinary challenge.
"In truth, this should be called being a Martial Artist," Zhou Yi said with a smile, holding the two small lion martial souls that Li Shishi and Li Baishi had manifested in his arms.
"These little guys seem to have undergone a transformation too!"
"Yes, I can feel that Xiao Qing has grown stronger!" Li Shishi's soft and melodious voice carried a hint of excitement. Xiao Qing was the name of her green lion martial soul.
Their martial souls had mutated, becoming biological entities akin to Yu Xiaogang's spirit beast-like martial soul.
However, their circumstances were worse than Yu Xiaogang's.
At least Yu Xiaogang possessed a faint trace of innate soul power, allowing him to cultivate.
The two of them had none at all—until now.
"With me here, I'll make sure their martial souls become powerful in the future!" Zhou Yi said confidently.
An amusing thought crossed his mind: Hedong Lions.
Glancing at the two gentle and obedient beauties, he chuckled inwardly. Surely they wouldn't transform into fierce Hedong Lions.
"Ah Yin, come over here for a checkup!" Zhou Yi beckoned to Ah Yin.
He routinely monitored the progress of each woman's cultivation.
"Coming, husband!"
Ah Yin gracefully approached, exuding a captivating charm.
"Hm?"
As Zhou Yi examined her, his brows suddenly arched, followed by an expression of delight.
"Ah Yin, you're pregnant!"
"Pregnant? Me?" Ah Yin was momentarily stunned, her face filled with disbelief.
"Congratulations, sister! Of course, you're having a baby!" Liu Erlong exclaimed, seizing Ah Yin's hand with excitement.
"Am I really pregnant? I'm going to have a child?"
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