Martial arts have become extinct worldwide, yet I am forced to have a large family.

"Mom, it's me."

"Where did Dad go? I just called him, but he didn't answer."

Jiang Mengyun spoke into the phone, her voice carrying a touch of girlish sweetness.

Jiang's mother chuckled softly on the other end of the phone: "Your dad received a notice a few days ago to attend a meeting at the military region. What's wrong, is it urgent?"

"It's nothing serious."

Jiang Mengyun's eyes lit up: "I just wanted to tell you and Dad that I'm bringing Yang Xian back to the core area to see you tomorrow. I've already booked the tickets."

It's been decided, but it was done secretly.

She had no intention of giving that little vixen Su Lingling any time to react.

Tomorrow, we'll take Yang Xian away and fly to the core area so they can enjoy their sweet time together!

As for Su Lingling?

hum!

Let her stay alone in the empty room in Area A!

"Oh? You're bringing your younger boyfriend home?"

A hint of surprise lingered in Jiang's mother's voice, "Great! I've been wanting to meet you for a long time. Perfect timing, let's settle your marriage plans while we're back."

Jiang's mother knew that her daughter's boyfriend was a martial artist.

She did not object to this.

While the extinction of the martial arts lineage is cruel, a daughter's happiness is far more important than so-called family responsibilities.

As a mother, she did not want her daughter to become a tool sacrificed by the family to continue its bloodline.

If you have love, you should bravely pursue it.

The Jiang family was unaware at this moment that Yang Xian's martial arts lineage had not died out.

Jiang Mengyun was eager to tell her father, but he interrupted her.

"Okay, Mom."

Jiang Mengyun nodded.

She hesitated for a moment, then asked, "By the way, Mom, isn't the South China Sea No. 121 Secret Realm about to open? Could you... could you help me get an insider spot?"

Yang Xian also wants to go to that secret realm.

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone.

"Mengyun, I'm afraid that won't work." Jiang's mother's tone suddenly turned serious.

"Those three spots were hard-won, and the candidates have already been decided by the family. It's a very important matter, and Mom can't make that decision."

Not to mention Jiang's mother, even Jiang's father had no right to change it.

Those three people were tasked with finding the "Nine-Turn Life-Extending Lotus".

There can be no carelessness whatsoever.

"...I see."

Jiang Mengyun was a little disappointed. "I know, Mom. I was just asking."

"I heard Jiang Yu mention... your boyfriend, he seems to only be at the second realm of cultivation, right?" Jiang's mother's voice softened again. "What? Does he also want to participate in this selection competition?"

"Yes," Jiang Mengyun said with a smile.

"He said he also wanted to do his part for his great-grandfather's affairs."

"But I just wanted him to go and see for himself; I didn't expect him to actually pass the selection."

"This child is thoughtful; you have good taste," Jiang's mother praised, then changed the subject.

"However, Mengyun, if he really decides to participate in the selection competition, you must keep your distance from him during this period."

Jiang Mengyun was taken aback: "Why?"

"To avoid suspicion."

"Our Jiang family has already secured three internal spots, so according to the rules, we can no longer participate in the open selection competition."

Jiang's mother patiently explained.

This has become a consensus among almost all forces.

If those powerful families who hold internal quotas send people to snatch up the already limited selection slots, wouldn't that block all avenues?

A few dominant players monopolizing all opportunities is not a situation that the Chinese leadership wants to see.

"So, if your boyfriend is going to participate in the competition, you can't be too intimate with him, at least not before the end of the selection process."

"We must never let outsiders think that Yang Xian is a member of our Jiang family."

After listening, Jiang Mengyun sighed deeply: "I see... Okay, I understand."

It's truly a case of killing a thousand enemies while losing eight hundred of your own.

He thought he could finally shake off Su Lingling and live a shameless life with Yang Xian in the core area.

It now appears that the plan has fallen through!

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The next day, early in the morning.

Yang Xian woke up to a soft, sweet fragrance.

The hangover headache did not occur; the effects of the Spirit-Nourishing Wine were excellent, and instead, he felt refreshed and full of energy.

He subconsciously turned his head and looked at the person next to him.

What came into view was a head of smooth, long brown hair and a pretty face that was fast asleep.

"Lingling?!"

What's going on?

Was I drunk last night and mistook Su Lingling for Lin Qingxue?

No, that's not right!

Lingling is pregnant!

I hope I didn't have any negative impact on the child last night?

Yang Xian's heart tightened, and he sat up abruptly.

Just then...

[Ding! Detected that the host has successfully mated with a member of the opposite sex, making an outstanding contribution to the continuation of humanity!]

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully bound yourself to the character: Lin Qingxue!]

[Blessings and rewards are being distributed...]

[Reward 1: Host's cultivation level has been raised to the late stage of Qi Condensation Realm (Second Realm)!]

[Reward 2: Host's appearance increases by 1%, slightly increasing attractiveness to the opposite sex!]

[Reward 3: Lin Qingxue's martial arts talent has greatly improved! Reaching S-rank!]

[Reward 4: Gain a large amount of Emotion Points! +2000 points!]

[Current total points: 7000!]

From the moment Yang Xian began covering for Ye Huairou, he gradually gained a lot of points from Ye Huairou, Tao Tao, and the other five women.

Adding the two thousand points from last night, I now have a total of seven thousand points.

A powerful and pure energy appeared out of thin air and surged into Yang Xian's limbs and bones.

His cultivation level instantly reached the late stage of Qi Condensation Realm!

wrong……

The system message indicated that the account was clearly Lin Qingxue, proving that I wasn't drunk last night and hadn't mistaken the person for someone else.

So now... where is the snowman?

How come the person in my bed is different when I wake up?

"Well……"

Su Lingling, who was beside him, was awakened by his noise and rubbed her sleepy eyes.

The girl stretched, revealing a section of her snow-white waist and her alluring armpits.

Good morning, honey.

She yawned and asked with a grin, "What's wrong? Are you looking for Qingxue?"

"Yes, where is she?"

"She's already gone."

Su Lingling sat up and smoothed her slightly messy hair. "Qingxue went back to the core area last night. She had taken leave to come here, and she had to rush back for training early this morning."

"Is that so..."

Last night felt like a dream. Yang Xian didn't even have a chance to say a few words to her before he left.

However, upon further reflection, Yang Xian felt relieved.

Lin Qingxue's martial arts talent has been elevated to S-level.

The training intensity of a mere first-level martial artist is nothing to her now.

"Sigh, I was hoping to go to the core area with her."

Yang Xian sighed.

"The core area?" Su Lingling leaned closer curiously. "What are you going there for?"

"Go participate in the selection competition for the South China Sea No. 121 Secret Realm."

"A selection competition?"

Su Lingling's eyes lit up.

"Okay! I'll go with you!"

"A change of scenery is nice; I'm getting moldy staying in Area A."

"When do we leave?"