Zhu Xian: The way of heaven collapses, and I only have one sword!

Chapter 84 Biyao is pregnant, Chen Qiye is about to wake up!

After the Ghost King signaled everyone to leave, the hall instantly became quiet, leaving only him, Ji Zai, Bi Yao and You Ji.

The Ghost King wore a genial smile, his gaze flickering between Ji Zai and Bi Yao. He said, "You two have been married for eight or nine years now. Now that the Blood Refining Hall has been successfully incorporated and things are stabilizing within the sect, it's time to consider having a child."

When Bi Yao heard this, her face flushed instantly and she said coquettishly, "Dad, what are you talking about!" As she said that, she subconsciously hid behind Ji Zai.

You Ji covered her mouth and chuckled softly: "Look at how shy you two are. Men should get married when they are old enough, and women should get married when they are old enough. Having children is a normal thing. Besides, our Ghost King Sect also hopes to have a little prince or princess to continue this bloodline."

"To be honest with you, my father-in-law, Bi Yao was actually pregnant not long ago." Ji Zai nodded slightly, gently pulled Bi Yao, who was hiding behind him, to the front of him, and his right hand unconsciously protected her slightly bulging belly.

Upon hearing this, the Ghost King was startled at first, then he burst into a hearty laugh, the sound of which almost lifted the roof of the hall. "Great! Great! I'm going to be a grandfather!" He strode forward, tightly grasped Ji Zai's hand, tears glistening in his eyes, his excitement evident in words. "Ji Zai, you, boy, have finally brought me great news!"

Bi Yao lowered her head, her cheeks flushed like ripe apples, but a happy smile played on her lips. She gently poked Ji Zai's arm and said angrily, "You're so impatient, saying it so early."

You Ji also walked over quickly, looking at Bi Yao with a loving face, raised her hand and gently touched her hair, saying: "Yao'er, this is a great joyous event, you must take good care of her in the future."

The Ghost King turned, hands clasped behind his back, and paced back and forth within the hall, his voice filled with unquestionable authority and joy. "This matter is of grave importance. From now on, all the sect's top medical practitioners will be mobilized to ensure the safety of Bi Yao and the child. Also, prepare the finest natural treasures to nourish Bi Yao." He clapped his hands suddenly, as if remembering something. "We must quickly send people to prepare everything for the birth of the child. From today on, additional personnel will be assigned to guard Bi Yao's residence day and night."

"Dad, I'm not that delicate. Besides, I just got pregnant, how can it happen so soon?" Bi Yao snorted and said coquettishly.

The Ghost King waved his hand, his face full of smiles but with a certain unquestionable tone: "Yao'er, this is no small matter. You are now holding the future of our Ghost King Sect in your hands. You must be cautious in everything you do." After saying this, he looked at You Ji and said, "You Ji, I will leave this matter to you to arrange. There must be no mistakes."

You Ji nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, Sect Master, I will make all the arrangements." Then she looked at Bi Yao with a smile, "Yao'er, just rest assured and take care of your pregnancy. Just tell me if you need anything."

Seeing this scene, Ji Zai was slightly stunned. A vague image flashed through his mind, as if a gentle figure loomed in the mist. But when he tried to capture it, the image instantly dissipated. An indescribable sense of melancholy welled up in his heart. This emotion came without warning, leaving him at a loss for words.

In fact, as Ji Zai's cultivation continued to improve, Chen Qiye's recovery progress was already getting faster and faster. So far, Chen Qiye, who was originally in the subconscious, has begun to take the dominant position.

At this moment in Ji Zai's sea of ​​consciousness, Chen Qiye's soul became clearer and clearer, with a soft golden light emanating from his body, and the Supreme Dao Flower and the Supreme Demon Flower were floating in front of him.

"Recently, strange lights have been rising into the sky in the Great Western Swamp for several days. Rumors have spread throughout the world that a rare treasure will be born. Even the masters of the Ten Thousand Poison Sect and the Hehuan Sect are planning to intervene. As for the Changsheng Hall, whose headquarters is located near the Death Swamp, it is the perfect place to take the lead. Ji Zai, what do you think?" The Ghost King looked at the stunned Ji Zai and coughed lightly.

"The small and medium forces in the Holy Church have all been divided up by the four major sects. What will happen next is that the four major sects will start fighting among themselves. This time the Western Swamp may be an opportunity." Ji Zai came back to his senses from his inexplicable emotions and said immediately.

The Ghost King nodded and said, "That's right. In your opinion, should we take action or wait patiently?"

"There is no such thing as 'temporarily avoiding the limelight' in my dictionary." Ji Zai said without any hesitation.

When the Ghost King heard Ji Zai's answer, a glint of appreciation flashed in his eyes. He laughed heartily and said, "Excellent! As expected of the son-in-law of my Ghost King Sect. This is exactly the kind of spirit I want! Ji Zai, which sect do you want to attack?"

"Changsheng Hall." Ji Zai thought for a while and said.

The Ghost King nodded and said, "Ji Zai, you should go to the Death Swamp." He pulled out a letter from his bosom and handed it to Ji Zai, saying, "We've already reached an agreement with the Ten Thousand Poison Sect and the Hehuan Sect. I've written down the important details in this letter. Once you reach the Western Swamp, all the people and things in the Ghost King Sect will be at your disposal."

Ji Zai took the letter with both hands, nodded solemnly, and put it away carefully.

A trace of worry flashed in Biyao's eyes. She gently took Ji Zai's hand and whispered, "It's very dangerous to go to the Death Swamp. You must be careful in everything you do."

Ji Zai gently held her hand back and soothed her softly, "Don't worry, I will return safely. Just focus on taking care of your baby." After Ji Zai and You Ji left the hall, the Ghost King looked at Bi Yao and said, "Chen Qiye is about to wake up."

Upon hearing this, Bi Yao's body stiffened suddenly, and the smile on her face instantly disappeared, replaced by deep worry and uneasiness. Her hand unconsciously stroked her slightly bulging belly, as if to draw strength and courage from it.

"Dad, you...what do you mean by this? Chen Qiye has woken up, and then Ji Zai..." Bi Yao's voice trembled, and her eyes were full of panic.

"From the very beginning, Ji Zai was Chen Qiye, and now Chen Qiye's memory has begun to recover." The Ghost King said slowly.

Bi Yao's body shook, as if she was hit hard by this sudden news, and the blood color on her face faded instantly.

"Then... after he wakes up, will he still remember our past? Will he remember our child?" Bi Yao's voice was choked with sobs, her eyes full of fear and helplessness. She subconsciously covered her slightly bulging belly.

The Ghost King stepped forward and gently patted Bi Yao's shoulder, trying to comfort her. "Yao'er, even if Chen Qiye wakes up, he's still Ji Zai. Everything you've experienced together can't be erased so easily. I think Chen Qiye might have appeared occasionally over the years. If he had any complaints about you, he would have left the Ghost King Sect long ago."

Bi Yao slowly raised her head, tears glistening in her eyes. The Ghost King's words brought some peace of mind, but fear and confusion still lingered. She clutched the corner of her clothes tightly, her mind replaying every moment she had spent with Ji Zai—or rather, Chen Qiye. Those ordinary yet precious days now seemed like a fragile dream.

"Dad, I'm so scared," Bi Yao's voice was as soft as catkins in the wind. "I'm afraid that everything will change after he wakes up. The child and I..." When she said this, she could no longer hold back and tears burst out.

The Ghost King lovingly embraced his daughter, gently patting her back, trying to give her more strength. "Yao'er, don't panic. I trust Chen Qiye. Even if he regains all his memories, he won't easily abandon you and your son. He may seem like a different person these days, but everyone can see his affection for you."

"Really? Dad?" Bi Yao sobbed softly.

The Ghost King gently stroked Bi Yao's hair and nodded firmly, "Silly child, of course it's true. If Chen Qiye were a heartless man, he wouldn't have agreed to marry you in the first place. Over the years, his dedication to the Ghost King Sect and his devotion to the sect's affairs have been witnessed by all. His trust in us and his care for the sect's disciples are genuine. Even if he regained his memory, he wouldn't neglect this friendship, nor would he abandon you and your unborn child."

Bi Yao leaned into the Ghost King's arms, her tears gradually fading, but the anxiety in her heart still surged like a tide. She raised her head slightly, her eyes filled with confusion and worry. "Dad, what if... what if he regains his memory? What will happen to me and the child? After all, Chen Qiye and Lu Xueqi were married at Qingyun Sect at that time."

The Ghost King frowned slightly, his expression solemn. After a moment's thought, he said, "Yao'er, I have my concerns about this matter. But now that it's done, the child in your belly is Chen Qiye's bloodline, and he will definitely not ignore it. As for Lu Xueqi, although they were married, Chen Qiye has been with you day and night for the past ten years, and the seeds of love between husband and wife have long been planted."

Bi Yao bit her lower lip, feeling a mixture of emotions, tears welling in her eyes. "Dad, I know Chen Qiye has been very kind to me over the years, but when I think about how he might still have Lu Xueqi in his heart after he regains his memory, it makes me sad. Can the child and I really have a place in his heart?"

The Ghost King sighed softly, his eyes filled with heartache, "Yao'er, matters of the heart are inherently complex and unpredictable. But Chen Qiye values ​​loyalty and righteousness. The tenderness and care he has shown you over the years are by no means false. Even if he remembers the past, he will not easily let you down. In the days ahead, we will take it one step at a time. As long as you and the child are safe, Dad will take care of everything else for you."

Bi Yao nodded slightly, but her heart remained uneasy. She gently stroked her slightly swollen belly, her eyes filled with maternal tenderness and determination. "No matter what, I must protect this child. He is the flesh and blood of Ji... no, Chen Qiye. He is the most important person in my life."

Ji Zai walked out of the hall and looked toward the Qingyun Sect. Suddenly, a strong sense of dizziness washed over him. Countless images flashed wildly in his mind, and forgotten memories surged back like a raging tide. Chen Qiye's consciousness surged violently within Ji Zai's sea of ​​consciousness, and in that instant, he temporarily regained control of his body.

"Qier..." Chen Qiye opened his lips slightly and called out the name softly, his voice filled with endless longing and attachment.

At this moment, his aura suddenly shifted. No longer surrounded by the terrifying demonic flames, he now radiated a gentle golden light, the radiance of the power of Heaven. His posture stood tall, his robes rustling in the wind, as if he had returned to the youth of the past, full of vigor and ambition, traversing the world with his sword. However, this only lasted for a moment.

Chen Qiye in his sea of ​​consciousness was not annoyed. After all, Ji Zai's cultivation had not yet reached the Taiqing realm. If he wanted to forcibly control his body, his body might collapse again. In this case, not only would Lu Xueqi have to wait another ten years, but Bi Yao and his unborn child would also have to wait the same.

Thinking of this, Chen Qiye slowly closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm the waves in his heart. In his sea of ​​consciousness, the Supreme Dao Flower and the Supreme Demon Flower slowly rotated, and the light they emitted intertwined with each other, illuminating this space of consciousness.

Chen Qiye understood that his fusion with Ji Zai was not yet complete. If he wanted to fully control this body, he needed to continuously improve his cultivation so that the power of the two could reach a perfect balance.

(End of this chapter)