Nalan Yanran worked hard for several days before finally getting pregnant.
Although the reward for pregnancy was given to Xiao Li, Nalan Yanran also gained a lot.
The most obvious change was her cultivation, which, under Xiao Li's nourishment, soared from her original One-Star Great Dou Shi to a One-Star Dou Wang in just a few days!
This exaggerated breakthrough speed even astonished Nalan Yanran herself.
In just a few days, she reached a height that might have taken her two or three years to achieve!
Yun Yun's cultivation also rose slightly, reaching Five-Star Dou Huang.
Both women had tasted the sweetness and actively clung to Xiao Li.
However, Xiao Li couldn't always stay with them; he had important matters to attend to and had to leave the Yunlan Sect.
"Alright, you two stay obediently in the Yunlan Sect and take good care of yourselves during pregnancy. I'll come back to see you when I have time."
Looking at the two women, one older and one younger, both with reluctant expressions, Xiao Li was also unwilling to leave but had no choice.
As for the pregnancy, they both knew about it.
Although they felt a bit surprised and unprepared, since it had already happened, they would naturally cherish this outcome.
Xiao Li also refined special pregnancy-stabilizing and calming pills for them, ensuring no problems would arise.
Then, he left the Yunlan Sect and returned to the inn in the Jia Ma Holy City...
"Young Master Xiao, you're back!"
The most excited person to see Xiao Li was the little girl Green Scale.
Having not seen him for almost a month, she had been constantly worried and afraid that Xiao Li had abandoned her or didn't want her anymore.
Just like how she was abandoned before.
"Little girl, have you been listening to Sister Green Savage during this time?" Xiao Li ruffled the little girl's head.
Green Scale nodded repeatedly: "Mhm, mhm, I've always been very obedient. If you don't believe me, ask Sister Green Savage."
Green Savage, who was nearby, also said: "During your absence, Green Scale has been very obedient and has cultivated diligently. She has now reached One-Star Great Dou Shi."
In one month, Green Scale broke through from One-Star Battle Master to One-Star Great Dou Shi.
This speed is already very, very fast compared to a normal person.
Moreover, this was due to her own talent and had little to do with Xiao Li.
To reach this point is already very strong.
"Green Scale's talent is indeed very good, but her greatest advantage hasn't been fully utilized yet. The Jade Serpent Three-Flower Pupils can control snake-type magical beasts and then slowly absorb their power, feeding it back into Green Scale's body."
"Therefore, having Green Scale participate more in battles against snake-type magical beasts will be the greatest boost to her strength," Green Savage said.
Green Scale's current cultivation is entirely supported by the cultivation techniques and Dou Skills Xiao Li gave her, and has little to do with the Jade Serpent Three-Flower Pupils.
If the abilities of the Jade Serpent Three-Flower Pupils were also cultivated, there would be an even greater improvement.
"Understood. When I have time later, I will take her out for some training." Xiao Li just didn't have time to cultivate Green Scale right now.
But that doesn't mean he would give up on Green Scale's Jade Serpent Three-Flower Pupils.
"Also, Xiao Li, I want to return to the Heavenly Serpent Mansion for a visit." After a moment of hesitation, Green Savage still voiced her request.
She hadn't been back in a long time.
Although she had now changed her attitude, her feelings for Xiao Li had slowly evolved from initial resentment to acceptance.
However, her family and friends were all in the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, and she couldn't completely cut ties and stay by Xiao Li's side forever.
So, she made this request to Xiao Li, hoping he would allow her to go back and see them.
"Alright." Xiao Li readily agreed.
Green Savage had already accepted him, so he didn't have to worry about her completely disappearing after going back.
If he weren't currently occupied, he might even accompany Green Savage back to the Heavenly Serpent Mansion.
Upon receiving Xiao Li's consent, Green Savage's face immediately lit up with joy: "Xiao Li, thank you. Then I'll... tomorrow, I'll go back tomorrow."
Perhaps fearing she seemed too eager and might be misunderstood, Green Savage quickly corrected herself.
Xiao Li, however, smiled indifferently: "It's fine, you can go back tonight. After you go back, remember to take good care of yourself during pregnancy. I'll go to the Heavenly Serpent Mansion to see you when I have time."
His meaning was clear: he wanted Green Savage to not rush back and to stay well in the Heavenly Serpent Mansion.
Green Savage suddenly felt a little touched and actively stood on her tiptoes to kiss Xiao Li.
"Xiao Li, thank you."
"Silly woman, you don't need to say 'thank you' so many times."
...Green Savage quickly packed her things and left.
She was a Dou Huang, and no one could threaten her on the way, so Xiao Li was confident she could return safely.
Soon, only Xiao Li and Green Scale were left in the inn.
Green Scale was quite reluctant to see Green Savage go, as Green Savage had been like an older sister, meticulously teaching her during this time.
Meanwhile, Xiao Li returned to his room, took out the second drop of nine yang pure fluid rewarded after Nalan Yanran's pregnancy, and consumed it.
The pure energy spread, and Xiao Li's cultivation broke through again.
However, this time the effect wasn't as exaggerated; he merely rose from Six-Star Dou Huang to Eight-Star Dou Huang.
If he had two more drops of nine yang pure fluid, he would probably be able to break through to Dou Zong.
Now that matters in the Jia Ma Holy City were almost concluded, Xiao Li's next destination was the Black-Corner Region, to acquire the fallen heart flame from the Jia Nan Academy.
But before that, he had to return to the Xiao Family first...
After making a plan in his mind, Xiao Li was about to rest.
However, there was a knock on the door from outside.
"At this hour, who could it be?"
With a question, Xiao Li got up to open the door.
Outside the door, a familiar beautiful face appeared before him—Yao Ye!
Xiao Li was stunned: "Princess Yao Ye?"
Tonight, Yao Ye was wearing a purple dress, with a low neckline that revealed her fair skin.
On her lower half, her long, slender, and shapely legs were encased in a pair of pure black stockings, thin and translucent, exuding natural allure.
Tonight, Yao Ye had shed some of her lofty royal majesty, gaining a different kind of beauty.
And behind Yao Ye, there was a petite girl—Yao Yue!
Yao Yue's style was completely different from Yao Ye's.
She wore a snow-white dress, petite and exquisite. Although her legs were not as long as Yao Ye's, they were covered in a pair of pure white, flawless stockings, giving her a clean, nimble, and beautiful appearance.
"And Little Princess, is there something you need to see me about so late?"
"Young Master Xiao, we are here to fulfill what you and our great-grandfather discussed at the banquet that day." Yao Ye looked at Xiao Li, her gaze unwavering.
"Tonight, Yue'er and I will serve Young Master Xiao, hoping to foster a friendly relationship between our Jia Ma Royal Family and Young Master Xiao."
So, it was about this.
If they hadn't come, Xiao Li would have thought Jia Xingtian was unwilling.
Indeed, Jia Xingtian wasn't very willing at first.
But when Xiao Li's relationship with the Yunlan Sect grew closer, it completely broke through Jia Xingtian's last line of defense.
He realized that the Jia Ma Royal Family also had to win over Xiao Li, otherwise they would sooner or later be replaced by the Yunlan Sect.
Thus, tonight, Yao Ye and Yao Yue proactively came to his door...