Douluo: The Unrivaled Demon Lord

Chapter 173 After more than half a year, Han Ruoruo is pregnant, and the Three-Eyed Golden Lion Emperor Qiu'er

Time is like sand slipping through our fingers; with a gentle breeze, it slips away uncontrollably, leaving no trace.

In the blink of an eye, another half a year has passed.

In the past six months, Shu Yan has stopped appearing in the public eye frequently. He has begun a period of true seclusion, sometimes meditating for more than half a month at a time.

Even Han Ruoruo and the others didn't dare to disturb Shu Yan without permission... In this state, Shu Yan lost his usual gentleness and friendliness when he was with them, and instead became indifferent... But it must be said that this state was indeed extremely suitable for cultivation. In just half a year, Shu Yan successfully completed the first six trials of the Space God Trial, and his soul power advanced to the fourth level, not far from becoming a Title Douluo.

The secrets of boundless space transformed into starlight, flowing freely in Shu Yan's hands. He grew increasingly powerful, so powerful that Han Ruoruo, who was only one step away from becoming a Super Douluo, was almost rendered immobile by the aura emanating from his breakthrough...

Although Shu Yan is still only a Soul Douluo, his soul power has accumulated to the point of gradually transforming into divine power. His spiritual power has also stepped into the threshold of demigod. As a result, his spiritual seed has evolved again and completely merged with Shu Yan's spiritual sea, making it a true inner world.

Electrolux was particularly interested in Shu Yan's inner world. In his words, although Shu Yan's inner world was not as large as a large plane like the Douluo Continent, its level was extremely high. In layman's terms, Shu Yan's inner world was a "quasi-god realm," or rather, a prototype of a god realm...

Shu Yan shared the same feeling as Electrolux; this astonishing change gave him a bold idea…

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After finishing his seclusion, Shu Yan let out a long sigh of relief, then slowly stood up... He waved his hand, and the stone door of the secret chamber opened automatically, allowing the long-awaited sunlight to shine on him again, bringing a faint smile to his face.

"I'm just one step away from becoming a Title Douluo, but unfortunately I lack some enlightenment. Otherwise, I should have been able to condense my second soul core and break through to Title Douluo during this seclusion."

There was a hint of regret in Shu Yan's voice.

But that's all he can do. His progress is too fast; rushing to condense a second soul core and break through wouldn't actually be a good thing...

After neglecting Han Ruoruo and the others for more than half a year, it's time for Shu Yan to spend some time with them...

After leaving the secret room, Shu Yan stretched his body and then walked towards the courtyard...

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The lush shade of the trees blocked the heat of the summer, and the heavy moisture from the Sea God Lake kept the temperature on the island in a cool range. When Shu Yan returned, Han Ruoruo and the others were sitting in the shade of the trees, enjoying the cool air and meditating.

Looking at the women, each with their own unique charm, Shu Yan smiled gently. Just as he was about to speak, his pupils involuntarily contracted.

He then disregarded everything else and went straight to Han Ruoruo's side, grabbing her wrist in one go.

Han Ruoruo, who was resting with her eyes closed, was startled by Shu Yan's actions. But as soon as she opened her eyes, she was startled by the turbulent emotions in Shu Yan's eyes.

"Ah, Ah Yan, what's wrong?"

A hint of doubt flashed in Han Ruoruo's eyes.

Shu Yan frowned, but his brows relaxed shortly afterward. He stared into Han Ruoruo's gentle eyes, then reached out and gently touched her cheek. After a while, he chuckled softly:

"It's nothing, it's just that Ruoruo, you might need to prepare yourself for becoming a mother..."

"Oh...you scared me! I thought something had happened..."

Han Ruoruo breathed a sigh of relief, but in an instant, the expression on her face froze strangely.

Her hand holding Shu Yan's wrist trembled slightly—no, her whole body trembled. Shu Yan smiled, picked up Han Ruoruo, and let her sit on his lap. Then he kissed Han Ruoruo's cheek.

Those who had just overheard Shu Yan's words now snapped out of their daze. Wu Ming, who was sitting next to him, immediately stood up and exclaimed excitedly:

"Ayan, do you mean Ruoruo is pregnant!?"

The others quickly gathered around, all staring intently at Shu Yan and Han Ruoruo's flat stomachs, which showed no signs of anything amiss.

"To put it simply, my spiritual power sensed a newly emerging life force within Sister Ruoruo's body. That force was so faint, so faint, that it almost completely merged with Sister Ruoruo's own life force, and I barely even noticed it..."

"So what does this mean? Is Sister Ruoruo pregnant or not?"

Like Wu Ming, Ma Xiaotao, who was also somewhat impatient, hurriedly asked after hearing this.

Shu Yan chuckled and then said:
"You can think of it as Ruoruo getting pregnant soon... However, the life force in Ruoruo's belly is different. It's developing much slower than normal, almost twice as slow... In other words, this little one in Ruoruo's belly will take at least two years from the moment it develops into life until it's finally born..."

Everyone was intrigued by what they heard, but they didn't find it particularly hard to accept.

After all, the Douluo Continent is not just inhabited by humans. There are also many offspring born from the hybridization of humans and soul beasts, such as snake women, dragon women, tiger women, and leopard women. However, these beastmen are basically playthings exclusively for nobles and rarely appear in the eyes of ordinary people.

The pregnancy situation of these beastmen is also quite different from that of humans. For example, for dragon people, the embryo in the mother's body can take anywhere from five months to three years to develop. Other beastmen are also more or less affected by the genes of some soul beasts in their bodies.

However, since both Han Ruoruo and Shu Yan are pure-blooded humans, it's quite surprising and puzzling that their child would require such a long gestation period...

Ma Xiaotao knelt down beside Han Ruoruo, then reached out and gently touched Han Ruoruo's stomach through her clothes, before giggling:

"Actually, it's understandable. After all, Shu Yan is a monster, and his child is destined to be a little monster too... Who knows, this child might be like the legendary six-winged angel martial soul inheritor, with innate soul power reaching level twenty..."

As soon as Ma Xiaotao finished speaking, Han Ruoruo, who had just been overwhelmed by intense excitement and happiness, came back to her senses.

She glared at Ma Xiaotao reproachfully, then tapped Ma Xiaotao's forehead with her finger and said irritably:

"Go away, you'll be the little one's mother in the future, how can you say that... If you want to say something, just say it's about Ayan alone, don't bring the little baby into it."

Ma Xiaotao rubbed against Han Ruoruo's hand, then smiled and said:

“Okay, listen to Sister Ruoruo. Shuyan is a monster, and Baobao is a little darling…they are different…”

Han Ruoruo's smile radiated maternal warmth, and her captivating appearance gave Shu Yan a headache, making him wish he could take this little vixen right there and then...

Unfortunately, Shu Yan hadn't gone so far as to do such a thing in broad daylight.

He gazed at Han Ruoruo's pretty face, which seemed to have softened considerably in an instant, and then said softly:

"Sister Ruoruo, how do you feel now that your long-cherished wish has been fulfilled?"

Han Ruoruo turned around and looked into Shu Yan's clear black and white eyes, the deep affection in them almost solidifying:
"I'm so happy, it feels like a dream... Ayan, I really love you so much, I've loved you since I was little. You're like an indispensable part of my life, filling the void in my life and adding the most vibrant color to my life..."

Shu Yan hugged Han Ruoruo tighter, then whispered:
"Me too, Sister Ruoruo has always been the most important person to me..."

Watching the two pour out their hearts to each other, Wu Ming and the others exchanged smiles, then withdrew, leaving the two alone...

Everyone knew that Han Ruoruo was far too important and special to Shu Yan…

Compared to Han Ruoruo, they were undoubtedly newcomers. Even if they fought tooth and nail, they would never be able to compete with Han Ruoruo... It was a companionship and concern that lasted for more than ten years. Unconsciously, they had long since integrated each other into their lives... Wu Ming and the others were very open-minded. Shu Yan and Han Ruoruo's feelings for them were very genuine, and they also knew how to keep their distance...

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After confirming that Han Ruoruo was indeed pregnant, Shu Yan immediately returned to Lingdou City to tell Xue Lin and the others the good news. Only then did he return to Shrek City to continue spending time with Han Ruoruo and the others.

In his spare time, Shu Yan focused on the construction and development of the Spirit Pagoda. The preparations on the human side weren't difficult; with Shu Yan's influence, many forces were willing to cooperate with him.

The problem lies with the soul beasts. To truly develop a soul spirit, it is necessary to cooperate with the ferocious beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest. Just as Shu Yan was pondering this matter, fate delivered a great gift to him.

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On this day, another major event occurred at Shrek Academy.

Following Shu Yan, another student has been admitted to the Inner Academy without studying in the Outer Academy, relying solely on their own talent and ability!

Shu Yan accompanied the women to join in the fun, but when he saw the female student who had been directly admitted to the inner academy, he was taken aback.

The female student was tall and slender, dressed in a light gold outfit, with her long gold hair tied in a high ponytail, making her look exceptionally passionate and flamboyant.

She wore a veil over her face, but her eyes, which were more dazzling than gold, were visible. With just one glance, Shu Yan suddenly remembered something.

As Shu Yan had predicted, the blonde girl's eyes gleamed with a sudden glint the moment she noticed him… Wu Ming, standing beside Shu Yan, also noticed this. She subtly poked the soft flesh of Shu Yan's waist and then whispered:

"Ayan, why is she... giving you such a strange look?"

"Don't tell me she's one of our sisters too..."

Shu Yan's lips twitched, then he lowered his head and whispered:

"Well... that's a bit hard to say, but I do know her. She's no ordinary person; in terms of background, even that kid Beibei can't compare to her..."

Well, behind the auspicious beast lies the entire Star Dou Great Forest... Not to mention the Beast God Di Tian, ​​all the other ferocious beasts are not to be trifled with.

Wu Ming pouted, then turned her head and said irritably:

"Shuyan! Your flirting skills are getting better and better. Although Ruoruo accepts your philandering, she's pregnant now. Can't you tone it down a bit...?"

After listening, Shu Yan pretended to think for a while, then smiled and said:

"I have deeply realized my mistake. How about this, for the next two weeks, Ming'er, you will have to cover all of Ruoruo, Luochen, and Guyi's shifts, okay?"

Wu Ming's smile gradually froze. She wanted to take care of Shu Yan, but she didn't want to be "paralyzed" in bed. If she were to be tortured alone for so long, she felt she might really die young...

This is something she absolutely cannot accept…

"Um... um, Ayan, I was planning to go into seclusion. You know, I wanted to break through to become a Title Douluo as soon as possible..."

Wu Ming stammered.

Shu Yan chuckled and didn't tease Wu Ming any further.

"Let's go see the little golden retriever. She's gotten quite bolder since I last saw her..."

Wu Ming realized that Shu Yan was teasing her. She pouted in dissatisfaction, but in the end, she obediently followed behind Shu Yan...

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On the shore of Poseidon Lake, Shu Yan, with Wu Ming, found the blonde girl under the shade of a tree with almost no effort.

Shu Yan slowly stopped, his gaze meeting the girl's eyes. After a moment of silence, Shu Yan spoke first:

"Did you run away on your own, or did you come out with your parents' permission?"

The blonde girl stared at Shu Yan, a strange light flickering in her eyes, before finally speaking:
"It was permitted by my parents."

The boy's voice was clear and melodious, like snowmelt flowing down a snow mountain. Although it was a little cold, it was pure, natural, and very charming.

"That's good. Did none of your parents come to Shrek City with you?"

Shu Yan then asked.

The girl hesitated for a moment, but still spoke:

"No."

"That's good…"

"Now that you've come to the human world, shouldn't you also give yourself a human name?"

Hearing Shu Yan's words, the girl gave a soft "hmm," and then said:

"My name is Di Qiu'er."

"Di Qiu'er?"

"Why is she called Qiu'er?"

Shu Yan was somewhat surprised to hear this.

Upon hearing this, Di Qiu'er frowned. After pondering for a moment, she said:

"I don't know, but somehow I feel a connection between this name and me..."

It's fate, but it's not a good one...

Shu Yan mentally scoffed, then looked at the girl again and said softly:
What brings you to Shrek City?

Di Qiu'er stared at Shu Yan and said:

"This is the Lord's will; she sent me to Shrek City."

"My lord..."

Shu Yan murmured to herself, her thoughts wandering. Wu Ming, who was following behind her, was completely bewildered. She had overheard Shu Yan and Di Qiu'er's conversation, which only fueled her curiosity and confusion.

What does it mean to give yourself a human name...?

The more Wu Ming thought about it, the more alarmed she became. She suddenly looked up at Di Qiu'er, who was also looking at her... Their eyes met, and in that instant, Wu Ming felt a sinking feeling in her heart. The aura emanating from this girl subtly suppressed the Golden Crow Martial Soul within her, making it seem as if it were about to submit.

Shu Yan also noticed this, but he wasn't surprised.

Both the Golden Dragon and the Golden Crow are extremely yang and powerful soul beasts, but in terms of quality, the Golden Dragon is undoubtedly superior to the Golden Crow. In addition, Di Qiu'er has more than just the bloodline of the Golden Dragon, so it was expected that Wu Ming would be suppressed...

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(End of this chapter)