Douluo V: Reborn White-headed Eagle, Many Children, Many Blessings

Just as Su Ran turned around, that familiar yet cold mechanical voice rang out unexpectedly deep within his mind:

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have successfully completed the achievement "Perfect Ten" and gained ten wives and concubines!]

Su Ran paused slightly, her eyebrows twitching almost imperceptibly.

What does the system mean by this? He wondered to himself.

Why is my achievement stuck on the "Eight Beauties" and "Perfect Ten" when I am surrounded by fifteen beautiful women?

Didn't they achieve similar successes later on, like "Fifteen Pearls" or "Twenty Beauties"?

Does he not deserve a greater reward for having a larger quantity?

The system clearly ignored his inner complaints, and the notification tone continued to broadcast smoothly:

[Congratulations, host, you have received the reward: Soul Core Cultivation Method (Complete)]

[Congratulations, host, you have received the reward: the martial arts manual "Nine Yin Manual" (complete)]

[Congratulations, host, you have received a reward: Small storage space (100 cubic meters, limited to storing inanimate items)]

……

A barrage of reward messages flooded my consciousness.

Su Ran smacked her lips and quickly made an assessment.

"It's alright... but compared to the Sacred Heart Manual and divine artifacts given by the Eight Beauties achievement, this reward feels rather lackluster. I'll just have to make do with it..."

Su Ran was somewhat disheartened.

The Nine Yin Manual? That sounds impressive. Perhaps... maybe... it can rival the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record that Tang San relies on to some extent?

However, compared to the "Sacred Heart Manual" that he had already mastered, the "Nine Yin Manual" was probably still lacking in refinement and wonder.

As for the Soul Core Cultivation Method, it is indeed a very good thing.

If he can successfully condense two or three soul cores within his body, his total soul power, recovery speed, and explosive power will undoubtedly experience a qualitative leap, and his strength will be multiplied.

That small space of 100 cubic meters has indeed solved his problem of personal storage, so it is quite useful.

But in this vast and wondrous fantasy world, this is hardly anything special or rare.

After quickly considering the matter, Su Ran temporarily put aside her plan to wash up.

He turned around, walked straight out of the cave, and came to a relatively open clearing in the woods at the foot of the mountain.

This is the outpost of his territory, guarded year-round by three of the first soul beasts he tamed, known as "Guardians."

One was a brown bear king, over eight meters tall and exuding the profound aura of fifty thousand years of cultivation; another was a thornbird, thirty thousand years old, perched on a branch on guard; and yet another was a slender otter, possessing twenty thousand years of cultivation and excellent swimming skills.

Sensing their master's aura, the three soul beasts immediately ended their respective states, quickly gathered in front of Su Ran, and respectfully lowered their heads.

"You guys have done a good job lately, protecting my territory well without any mishaps." Su Ran's gaze swept over his three capable subordinates, his voice steady yet approving.

"Those who have rendered meritorious service deserve a reward. Today, I will grant you an opportunity."

Upon hearing this, the three-headed spirit beast's eyes immediately lit up with surprise and anticipation.

With a thought, Su Ran transmitted the secrets of the complete Nine Yin Manual and the Soul Core Cultivation Method through spiritual intention, transforming them into three beams of light that shot towards the foreheads of the three soul beasts.

"These are the profound martial arts principles of the Nine Yin Manual, as well as the supreme method for condensing the soul core. Take them and study them diligently," Su Ran said.

This time, the Nine Yin Manual is presented in its entirety, unlike the previous Sacred Heart Manual which only included the first three levels.

In terms of the completeness and profoundness of the martial arts system, the complete "Nine Yin Manual" is indeed superior to the "Sacred Heart Manual" which only has the first three levels.

The three-headed soul beast felt a massive flow of information flood into its mind, containing exquisite methods of circulating energy, concepts of techniques, and an unprecedented, strange path for stabilizing and condensing the core of soul power within the body.

Although they were soul beasts, they had already developed intelligence and immediately realized the preciousness and power of these two inheritances, far exceeding any guidance they had received before.

The three beasts simultaneously prostrated themselves before Su Ran, their heads pressed against the ground, expressing their ecstatic joy and supreme loyalty with the most solemn and reverent soul beast etiquette.

"Thank you, Lord, for your great favor! We swear to serve you to the death and will never forget your kindness!"

The voices of the three-headed spirit beasts, whether deep, sharp, or smooth, were all filled with excitement and determination, echoing through the forest clearing.

Seeing his subordinates' tearful gratitude, Su Ran nodded slightly.

Clear rewards and punishments are essential for effective management.

He waved his hand: "Go, cultivate diligently, and master it as soon as possible."

The three-headed spirit beasts bowed in gratitude once more, then, filled with immense excitement, they each stepped back, eager to digest this enormous gift that had fallen from the sky.

Su Ran turned around and walked back towards the cave where the lights were warm and the beautiful women were gathered.

Fortunately, he found seven new partners; otherwise, with all eight of his original wives pregnant, it would have been difficult to find a proper way to quell his restlessness in the short term.

A spring breeze overnight.

As dawn broke and the morning mist began to rise from the woods, the seven newly arrived girls, exhausted, fell into a deep sleep.

Su Ran, on the other hand, seemed to have absorbed the essence of heaven and earth. Not only did she not show any signs of fatigue, but she became even more radiant, with a sharp light flowing in the depths of her eyes and a harmonious and full aura around her.

He rose quietly, casually draped an outer robe over his shoulders, and walked out of the bedroom filled with a romantic atmosphere, looking quite spirited.

Inside the cave, Huo Wu had already gotten up and was tending to a small stone stove. Millet porridge was bubbling away in a ceramic pot on the stove, the aroma of rice mixed with the smell of firewood, adding a touch of warm, homey flavor to the somewhat rugged cave.

Upon seeing Su Ran emerge, Huo Wu's bright eyes lit up immediately. She quickly picked up a clean ceramic bowl, carefully filled it with hot porridge using a wooden spoon, and gently presented it to Su Ran.

"Husband, you're awake? Come and have some breakfast. I made some millet porridge and added some sweet dates picked from the forest, which are very good for the stomach." Huo Wu's voice was gentle and caring as she handed over the bowl of porridge.

Su Ran took the warm bowl of porridge, but did not eat it immediately.

He keenly noticed a hint of hesitation in Huo Wu's brows, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't. Meanwhile, Shui Bing'er, Shui Yue'er, and the other girls who were tidying up their belongings next to him would occasionally steal glances in his direction, exchanging looks, seemingly encouraging each other, yet also appearing somewhat uneasy.

"What's wrong?" Su Ran placed the bowl of porridge on the stone table to the side, his gaze sweeping gently over the women before finally settling on Huo Wu's face. "Is there something you want to tell your husband? Please speak freely."