Many children, many blessings; the twelve ancestral witches forced marriages throughout the primordi

The atmosphere at Buzhou Mountain became somewhat strange.

The place should have been filled with a somber atmosphere, given the widespread rumors that Di Jun was going mad. However, the backyard of the Pangu Palace was peaceful and serene, even tinged with a hint of rosy romance.

Lin Xuan sat at the stone table, holding several jade slips in his hand, and was giving Yunxiao a serious "lecture".

"Yunxiao, look at this array pattern. Although everyone outside is saying that I detained you... oh no, kept you here as a guest to protect you, you have to believe me, I really want to discuss academic matters with you." Lin Xuan pointed to a pattern on the jade slip, his eyes as clear as those of an innocent college student.

Yunxiao sat opposite him, head down, twisting the hem of her clothes with both hands.

She is not stupid.

No sooner had Master Tongtian left than Lin Xuan said that there was chaos and war outside, and for safety reasons, she should stay temporarily in the Pangu Palace. He even had a reason ready—to help improve the defensive formations of the Pangu Palace.

However, in the past few days, Lin Xuan talked to her more about "life ideals" and "criteria for choosing a partner" than about formations. He also tried to feed her all sorts of delicious food.

"Brother Lin Xuan..." Yunxiao said softly, "Actually, I have the Hunyuan Golden Cauldron protecting me, so ordinary demons can't hurt me."

"That won't do." Lin Xuan's face hardened, becoming extremely serious. "The demon race these days doesn't value martial ethics. What if they launch a sneak attack? What if they use their charm? You're so naive; you'll easily get taken advantage of. It's different here with me. I have twelve older brothers and sisters watching over me; I'm absolutely safe."

Yunxiao chuckled inwardly.

You're the most dangerous one, aren't you?

However, she didn't expose her. This feeling of being carefully protected was really nice. In the Jie Sect, she was the eldest sister, responsible for taking care of her younger siblings and supporting her master; no one ever treated her like a little girl who needed protection.

"Then...then I'll bother you for a few more days," Yunxiao agreed, blushing.

Lin Xuan was overjoyed.

Get it!

Just then, a burst of laughter came from the flower hall not far away.

That was the "forbidden area of ​​the harem" of the Pangu Temple.

The Queen Mother of the West sat in the main seat, peeling an orange and chatting with Xihe and Changxi beside her. Opposite them, Nuwa and Aoling, heavily pregnant, sat obediently, like schoolchildren listening to a lecture.

"Our Lin Xuan is good in every way, except he's too soft-hearted." The Queen Mother of the West popped an orange segment into her mouth, glancing at Lin Xuan. "Look, he's trying to fool some young girl again. I've seen Yunxiao; she's a good prospect. Big butt, good for bearing children, and quiet by nature. She can help manage the accounts in the future."

Xihe smiled gently, still sewing clothes for her unborn child: "Sister is right. We sisters don't have enough hands, so more people can help out. As long as our husband likes it, we'll help him make the decision."

Chang Xi, ever the troublemaker, munched on a spiritual fruit while complaining, "Ugh, that Yunxiao is so shy! If it were me, I would have pounced on him already. And my husband, so hesitant, it would have been so much better if he had just carried me into the bridal chamber!"

Nuwa blushed deeply upon hearing this.

Even though she was a saint, she still felt somewhat out of place in these "family meetings".

"Sisters..." Nuwa touched her belly and asked softly, "Um... is childbirth really that painful? Although I've created humans before, this is my first time giving birth myself."

"It doesn't hurt! It doesn't hurt!" Ao Ling interjected, not wanting to lose face even though it was her first time too. "I asked my father, and he said that for us dragons, giving birth is like laying an egg—it just pops out! It should... probably... be like that, right?"

The Queen Mother of the West burst out laughing.

"Silly sister, you are a dragon, so you're laying eggs. Nuwa, on the other hand, has a human head and a snake's body, so it's different." The Queen Mother of the West walked over and gently touched their bellies. "But don't worry, with Lin Xuan here, he definitely won't want you to suffer. He can ask for some pain-relieving medicine, or he can simply use his merits to protect you."

"Yes, yes, yes!" Chang Xi leaned closer and said mysteriously, "And let me tell you, the key is after the baby is born! Your husband must take care of the child! Don't feel sorry for him! Men only understand how hard it is to be a mother after taking care of the child, and they'll be more obedient in the future!"

Nuwa and Ao Ling exchanged a glance, both seeing the words "I've learned something" in each other's eyes.

So this is the way to manage a husband.

At that moment, Lin Xuan, who was explaining formations to Yunxiao, suddenly sneezed.

"Achoo!"

He rubbed his nose, thinking to himself: Who's plotting against me? It must be that old bastard Di Jun!

"Brother Lin Xuan, are you alright?" Yunxiao asked with concern, handing him a handkerchief.

"It's nothing, it's nothing. I guess someone missed me." Lin Xuan took the handkerchief, smelling its faint fragrance, and then took Yunxiao's hand. "Yunxiao, your handkerchief smells so good. Is it your scent?"

Yunxiao's face instantly turned red. She tried to pull her hand back, but found it was being held tightly.

"Big...Big brother, you...you let go..."

"No way." Lin Xuan resorted to shamelessness. "Unless you promise me that once this storm has passed, you'll take me to Jin'ao Island. I've heard the sea view there is beautiful, perfect for a honeymoon... oh no, a vacation."

Yunxiao lowered her head and whispered, "Um... okay."

Lin Xuan was overjoyed.

Just then, his expression suddenly changed.

On the system map, two red dots are stealthily approaching the outer defense line of Buzhou Mountain.

"Heh, the rats are here." Lin Xuan's eyes turned cold, and he released Yunxiao's hand. "Yunxiao, sit here for a while, I'll go take care of some trash."