If you want to survive after transmigrating, become the male protagonist's new mother.

Lin Yun rubbed his shoulders, which were numb from being slapped, and made no mention of the slap.

"It's morning."

"It's morning?!" Qin Shuxing's voice cracked. "They've been fighting all night again?!"

"OK."

Xin Tong yawned and sat up: "How's it going... still fighting?"

Lin Yun shook his head.

Just then, the light within the barrier suddenly dimmed.

The transparent barrier cracked open from the inside and then slowly faded away.

An aura of transcendence surged from the depths of the dueling arena, enveloped in scorching heat, sweeping across the hems of everyone present.

The three people present were stunned at the same time.

Ye Jiyun and Luo Ren walked out of the barrier side by side.

Both of them had their robes to varying degrees of damage, their foreheads were damp with sweat, and their breathing was slightly rapid, indicating that they had almost exhausted their strength.

But there were no wounds on his body, not even a decent cut.

Ye Jiyun's aura was as dazzling as the blazing sun, and the oppressive feeling he exuded was completely different from before.

Qin Shuxing was the first to react: "Holy crap!!! SSS-level light element!!"

Lin Yun asked in disbelief, "Ji Yun, you've broken through?!"

Ye Jiyun nodded slightly: "Mm."

The two rushed forward and each helped her up, asking, "Are you alright?"

"It's alright," Ye Jiyun said. "I'm keeping my distance."

Luo Ren, whose clothes were covered in dust, nodded.

The flower fairy wobbled down from the dome, wings drooping, panting heavily, and stumbled into Xin Tong's arms: "Master... I'm exhausted..."

"Oh, my Beibei!" Xin Tong quickly caught her. "You've worked so hard. I'll cook you something delicious when we get back."

Beibei's eyes widened suddenly, and she waved her hands repeatedly: "??! No, no, no, then it's better not to!"

Xin Tong: "Yes, yes!"

"No, no, don't be afraid, don't be afraid."

Qin Shuxing reached out and patted Ye Jiyun on the shoulder: "Holy crap, you two fought all night and you broke through?!"

"Hmm." Ye Jiyun glanced at Luo Ren, "It was somewhat unexpected."

Lin Yun understood immediately: "Then it must be... the buffs are fully stacked."

Qin Shuxing coughed twice: "Cough cough cough cough, that's no small matter."

"I'll call a meeting with the three hospitals when I get back. Anyway, you go back and rest first, we'll talk tomorrow."

"it is good."

Ye Jiyun withdrew her gaze.

He sheathed his sword, concealed all his aura, and headed towards the exit of the dueling arena.

"Your Grace," he said without turning his head, "I hope you won't forget what you said today."

Luo Ren watched as Lin Yunjin and the others saw them off, and finally nodded.

"I remember."

……

Qin Shuxing watched Ye Jiyun's figure disappear at the exit of the dueling arena, let out a long sigh, and sighed with emotion: "The empire has gained another SSS-level swordsman... Tsk tsk tsk, I'm so proud to have you all."

Xin Tong shook her head: "I wonder what kind of expressions those two will have when they find out."

Lin Yun nodded: "Indeed, the only two SSS-level powerhouses on the entire continent are in the Empire, and Pei Yuening also has an ancient dragon."

Qin Shuxing turned her head and the two looked at each other, then clicked their tongues in agreement.

Lin Yunjin stroked his chin: "This year's Three Schools Cup looks like it's going to be very exciting."

Qin Shuxing shrugged: "That's right, I'm already starting to look forward to it."

After he finished speaking, he suddenly remembered something, his eyes darted around, and he abruptly changed direction.

Luo Ren was standing a few steps away, not yet gone.

Qin Shuxing darted forward, stretched out her arm, and hooked her arm around Luo Ren's neck.

"You, you, you, Luo Ren." Qin Shuxing forcefully pulled him closer, her gossipy expression practically on her face. "You're keeping a low profile and getting things done!"

Luo Ren: "…………"

"So that's why you looked so strange at the ruins last time. Turns out it was you who was flirting with Little Rose!"

Luo Ren turned his head and silently glanced at him.

Qin Shuxing leaned even closer: "When did it start? Tell me!"

"……soon."

"How long is 'soon'? A month? Two months? Tell me!"

Luo Ren did not answer.

Qin Shuxing changed her perspective and asked again, "How did you hook up with him? Didn't his brother just find out?"

"Look at the fight today, holy crap, I woke up to find the world had changed."

He bombarded her with questions, without even pausing for breath: "How far have things progressed between you two? Have you come to his door yet? Does Little Rose know that Ye Jiyun picked a fight with you?"

"Have you two kissed yet? Little Rose, don't let the fragrance make you dizzy! When are you planning to formally propose marriage? Do you need me to arrange a marriage for you?"

"Your Majesty," Luo Ren finally spoke.

He raised his hand and removed Qin Shuxing's arm from his neck.

Qin Shuxing: "Hmm?"

"...I'm going back now."

After Luo Ren finished speaking, he turned and walked out.

Qin Shuxing chased after her for a couple of steps: "Hey! Don't go! I haven't finished asking you yet! When did you two actually hit it off?!"

Luo Ren didn't turn around.

Qin Shuxing stood at the entrance of the dueling arena, hands on her hips, her face full of resentment: "Why is everyone like this! You run away after asking a couple of questions! I'm the emperor! Can't you guys show me some respect?!"

Lin Yunjin: "He ran away out of respect for you."

Qin Shuxing: "…………"

"Exactly," Xin Tong said, hugging the exhausted flower fairy, "I would have taken action long ago if I didn't respect you."

Qin Shuxing: "Can you two stand on my side?"

Lin Yunjin and Xin Tong glanced at him at the same time.

"Fine, isolate me then." Qin Shuxing huffed and tossed her bangs. "I'll get two good meals when I get back, you're all so anxious!"

No one cares about him.

……

In the Duke's Palace.

Ye Jiyun pushed open the door, and a warm, sweet fragrance immediately wafted over.

He paused for a moment at the doorway and looked up.

Pei Yuening was standing with her back to him at the dining table, holding a white porcelain bowl in her hand, whisking the eggs rapidly.

Gao Gao rode on Xue Qiu's back, occasionally peeking over to look at the batter in the bowl.

Curly asked excitedly, "Master! Can this really turn into a cake?"

"Yes," Pei Yuening said without looking up, "Let's bake the dough first, and then you can add whatever fruit you like later."

"Yay!!"

Ye Jiyun remained silent.

He watched this scene, a slight smile curving his lips, and quietly walked inside.

Hearing the noise, Pei Yuening turned around and her eyes lit up immediately: "Brother! You're back!"

He put the bowl on the table and jogged over to greet you: "Where did you go yesterday? Why are you only coming back now? I waited for you for dinner but you didn't even send someone to tell me."

Ye Jiyun: "..."

He glanced at the pale egg on the table.

It seems he didn't tell Pei Yuening about the duel, probably because he was afraid Pei Yuening would worry.

Ye Jiyun lowered her head.

Pei Yuening had a small piece of flour stuck to her face, a tiny white blob, but she didn't even realize it.

The words I wanted to say stuck in my throat.

Ye Jiyun met Pei Yuening's eyes, but ultimately remained silent.

He raised his hand and wiped the powder off his face, his fingertips pausing briefly on his cheek.

"It's nothing," he said softly. "Something came up unexpectedly."

Pei Yuening frowned: "Ah, what's keeping you busy all night? You look terrible."

Just as Ye Jiyun was about to speak, Gao Gao and Juan Juan suddenly screamed in unison—

"Ughhhhhhh!!!!"

They both swooped down at him: "Brother! How did you become an SSS-rank?!"

Upon hearing this, Pei Yuening froze.

SSS level.

The words Luo Ren had once said flashed through his mind.

In the Northern Territory, through a void rift, a breakthrough to SSS rank occurred between life and death.

A few words, spoken casually, but he knew what lay behind them.

Breaking through to SSS rank isn't just about having enough talent; it's about risking your life.

"...Brother." Pei Yuening's face paled. "What happened to you?"

Ye Jiyun: "..."

Before he could answer, Pei Yuening called out, "Gao Gao, quickly check your brother."

Gao Gao, unusually quiet, fluttered her wings and landed on Ye Jiyun's shoulder.

She stretched out her small hand, and a soft green light emanated from her palm, inch by inch, descending from the top of Ye Jiyun's head.

The light passed through the robes, brushed across the shoulders and neck, and swept over the limbs.

After a while, Gao Gao withdrew her hand: "Oh, Master, Brother is alright, not a single hair on his head is hurt."

Pei Yuening finally breathed a long sigh of relief.

"Don't worry," Ye Jiyun finally spoke. "My breakthrough was a coincidence, nothing serious happened... and I wasn't injured."

"Huh? It can be like that? Then how come..." Pei Yuening swallowed her words halfway through, as if afraid that asking further would put Ye Jiyun in a difficult position.

He paused for a moment, then said, "Never mind, it's good that you're alright."

He pushed Ye Jiyun toward the stairs, saying, "Alright! Brother, go and rest. You can have dessert when you wake up."

Ye Jiyun turned around.

Pei Yuening was still standing at the bottom of the steps, looking up at him and smiling.

He lowered his eyes, gently brushed aside Pei Yuening's hair with his fingertips, and placed a kiss on his forehead.

"it is good."

Ye Jiyun turned and went upstairs, her back immediately relaxing.

...Never mind, it's all Luo Ren's fault, no need to ask Pei Yuening anything.

He is my younger brother, and he deserves the best of everything.

He just needs to stand there and wait for the person who loves him to offer him what he wants with both hands...

That's it.