Let me explain, it's not what you think.

Even so, Zi Yao's eyes were still full of doubt.

She felt that... Jiang Yu didn't seem like a woman who had given birth once at all; on the contrary, there were many things she didn't understand.

Especially her attitude towards Lu Chen, which is completely unlike the attitude of a territorial lioness towards a male lion!

However, now that Lu Chen had won a great victory, she was happy and didn't bother to care about Jiang Yu.

If she's sensible, it would be best if she could leave on her own initiative, so that Lu Chen wouldn't be challenged by others anymore, and she could live a peaceful life with him.

"Alright, Yao Yao, perhaps Jiang Yu has simply been living in a Buddhist monastery for so long that she hasn't inquired about these things in detail!"

"However, I am quite curious. Theoretically speaking, aren't Buddhist sects supposed to forbid sexual relations between men and women? Why did you, Jiangyu, still give birth to my child?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yu broke out in a cold sweat.

"My lord, you may not know this, but although their clan is backed by Buddhism, they are still a clan and need to reproduce. Otherwise, they would have disappeared long ago!"

Zi Yao stepped forward to explain for Lu Chen.

Jiang Yu breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

"What about the child? How is the child?"

"This husband should ask Jiang Yu."

Upon hearing this, Lu Chen turned his gaze to Jiang Yu.

The latter's pretty face turned red instantly.

"My child, he's doing well. I was busy looking for you, so I didn't bring him along! Once things are settled here, I'll bring him over for you to see!"

"He's bringing back the territory! He's the king's child, he shouldn't stay with your people! And he should bear the surname Lu!"

"I...I know!" Jiang Yu, unusually, did not refute, but instead blushed and agreed.

"Alright, Yao Yao, Jiang Yu also deserves credit today. The technique she gave me was very useful, allowing me to defeat that person. Otherwise, I'm afraid I would have had a much tougher battle!"

"Yes, I'll listen to my husband!"

"But my husband, I just saw you fighting that lion. Why didn't you use the Taoist magic that humans are best at? Instead, you used your weak human body to fight against my demon race's superior physical body?"

"what?"

Lu Chen was dumbfounded, because he didn't know either.

"I don't know those Taoist techniques! I've always studied and cultivated in the sect, and it was already quite an achievement to break through to the next level. I haven't learned anything else!"

"Husband, you really are... Jiangyu, since you don't have anything to do in the territory anyway, why don't you go out and find some Taoist techniques for your husband to practice!"

"Why me? Why don't you go?"

Seeing that she had gotten away with it, Jiang Yu gradually became more assertive.

"Oh? So you're going to stay home and serve your husband in bed? Didn't you dislike him?"

Jiang Yu's expression became incredibly interesting in an instant.

The aloofness and reserve she had brought from her Buddhist practice shattered at this moment, leaving her speechless.

To serve the emperor in bed... and to have her hair styled in pigtails. Just thinking about it made her feel that no matter how many times she chanted sutras in the Buddhist temple, it would be useless.

She glared at Ziyao for a full three breaths before finally giving up.

"I...I'll go! You stay here and serve me properly!"

After saying that, she left without looking back.

Once outside, she went straight into the lion pride. There were no fluctuations of spiritual energy, no release of pressure; she simply stood there.

The pride of lions suddenly fell silent; no one dared to utter a single word.

"The people Ziyao and I have chosen are not some insignificant nobody. I will abide by the Lion Clan's rules, but if you fail in your challenge... then you should consider the strength of your own clan!"

After saying all this, she flew away from the scene.

Because she also didn't like Lu Chen being challenged; she had her own goals and didn't want any unexpected changes to occur.

It took Jiang Yu three whole days to return.

She was still dressed in a plain white Buddhist robe, her bare feet on the amethyst ground, her feet untouched by dust.

He just looked tired.

She stood in front of Lu Chen, hesitated for several breaths, and then took out a white jade box from her sleeve.

The box was small, about the size of a palm, made of warm, smooth jade, with no decorations on its surface. But the moment the box was revealed, the spiritual energy in the entire hall became richer.

Lu Chen took it and opened the box. Inside lay a fist-sized crystal, completely transparent, with a ball of golden light slowly flowing in the center, like a frozen star.

"This is……"

"Golden Soul Crystal."

"The Yuan Crystal, a unique treasure of Buddhism, is blessed by eminent Buddhist monks. The Yuan energy sealed within is enough for a Golden Core cultivator to directly break through to the Nascent Soul stage. You... you have the aptitude of five spiritual roots, so you need more, but it should still be enough."

Zi Yao peeked out from behind Lu Chen and her pupils contracted slightly when she saw what was in the box.

This thing is not easy to carry.

Because getting this item basically guarantees you a spot in the Nascent Soul stage, and it doesn't really depend on your talent!

Countless people knelt before the Buddha, pleading and offering precious treasures in exchange for this, yet Jiangyu has now given it to them directly!

Lu Chen held the crystal and looked at Jiang Yu with some disbelief.

She turned her head away from him, her ears flushed slightly.

"This is too valuable, I can't accept it."

This thing is indeed very valuable. The protagonist of the novel, Lin Tian, ​​won this item in a duel with a Buddhist nun, and then used it to break through to the Nascent Soul realm.

The things the protagonist fought and struggled to obtain, all the way through hardships, just appeared in his hands!

I just don't know if it's the same item.

Jiang Yu didn't reply, stubbornly insisting that he accept it.

She just wanted Lu Chen to break through to the Nascent Soul stage as soon as possible. That way, her mission would be accomplished, and she wouldn't have to worry about twin ponytails appearing on her head anymore!

Lu Chen had no choice but to accept it.

Soon, the two women helped Lu Chen refine the Golden Soul Crystal, with Yu Ning protecting him.

Afterwards, Ziyao pulled Jiangyu to her room. Before leaving, Jiangyu left behind several Buddhist combat manuals.

In Zi Yao's room.

"Jiang Yu, what exactly do you want?"

"No, we...we're family, shouldn't we help each other?"

"Do you think I'm stupid? I just couldn't refuse the king's request, but that doesn't mean you can lie to me!"

"..."

Jiang Yu paused for a moment.

"...Don't you feel wronged?"

Zi Yao was stunned for a moment.

"What?"

"She had to give birth to his children, wash his feet, comb his hair, and carefully watch his expression."

"You weren't like this before. You used to be fearless and defiant of everyone. Now? You get nervous for ages just from him frowning. Aren't you... upset?"

Zi Yao fell silent.

She looked down at her bare feet for a long time.

Then she laughed.

"Feeling wronged? At first, I did feel a little bit. I acted on impulse and brought him over, and then I didn't know how to get along with him."

"But now..."

Zi Yao looked up at Jiang Yu and gave her a gentle smile.

"But now he can give me far more than just suffering, and I'm happy to accept it!"

Jiang Yu opened her mouth and then closed it again.

She didn't understand, nor did she comprehend.