Chapter 1139: Compensating the Wife, the Stubborn Shang Hongchen

In that instant, Chen Chuyang thought of Qi Ruohua's Great Qi Dynasty, whose strength was rising rapidly and needed more pills; if the pills kept pace, the Great Qi Dynasty's power would achieve a qualitative ascension.

Next are the Yin Gui Sect and the Spirit Sword Sect; these two factions have a deep connection with him, and the resources they provide are also considerable. Most of it comes from trade; Chen Chuyang's supply of pills is limited, and the majority is allocated to the Chen Clan and the Great Qi Dynasty, a smaller portion goes to them, and also to the Monster Race.

If the pills multiplied several times, these forces would go mad, resources would keep up, and the entire world's strength would rise accordingly; this move is extremely important to him, and their power increase benefits the whole world.

When they eventually reach Tianwai, they will also possess self‑preservation power; if luck is on their side, they can rise and give back to this world—what's not to enjoy?

The batch of spiritual pills in his hand is enormous—the largest he has ever obtained; its quantity and quality are unmatched in this world, and refining this batch will require a long period.

He gives the lower‑grade spiritual pills to Xiao Qianer for refining; Xiao Qianer's Pill Refining technique improves gradually, and she is already proficient with second‑grade pills. With more time she can refine third‑grade pills, though further guidance is still needed.

As cultivation rises, Pill Refining also improves, and the rate of improvement is not slow; advancing Pill Refining requires accumulation and insight.

"Overall, everything is fine and developing in a good direction."

"On the contrary, the people from Tianwai seem very quiet."

"The Mu Long Family can barely protect itself, so they have no mind to deal with us; the enemies from Tianwai are what they care about most."

This is ideal: Chen Chuyang and his group can develop quickly without fearing the arrival of Tianwai Strong Ones; the Tianwai people dare not descend here because this world's suppression is too severe, which is highly disadvantageous to them. Even if they came down, it would be a dead end, and until they find a way to lift this restriction, they will not descend to die.

Chen Chuyang fully understands their thinking; those Tianwai people fear death even more. Previously they could slaughter everyone here; they descended to vent, to kill, and periodically came down to harvest a batch of people, thereby controlling this world.

Since Chen Chuyang's rise, things have never returned to the way they were.

After pondering for a moment, Chen Chuyang descended the mountain, returned to his residence, and at once went to see his beloved wife Shang Hongxue. When Shang Hongxue saw Chen Chuyang appear, she excitedly leapt forward and once again clung to him, just as before.

Even after becoming a mother, she has not changed; her temperament remains the same.

"Brother Chuyang, you're back?"

"I thought you wouldn't return so quickly. How's Tianwai? Dangerous? Did you encounter any danger?"

Clinging to him, Shang Hongxue blurted out a string of questions, each one showing concern for Chen Chuyang. Chen Chuyang felt a warmth inside, holding the little girl, still as light as before, with a faint fresh fragrance on his body.

The scent unique to Shang Hongxue is very pleasant.

Having not seen his wife for a long time, he naturally wanted to cherish her.

One day later.

Shang Hongxue felt completely relaxed; although tired, she enjoyed this life, lying on Chen Chuyang's arm, her body pressed against his, listening to him speak of Tianwai matters, not missing any detail.

When she heard that Heishanyang had been left in Tianwai, she was astonished: "Brother Chuyang, you left it in Tianwai—can you be at ease about that?"

"Without you by its side, Heishanyang is unmanageable; if we let it run wild, I'm afraid—"

Obviously, Shang Hongxue also knows Heishanyang's temperament.

It needs a Protector; we can't let it be too carefree—once it runs wild, it will cause chaos.

"It's fine; it now needs to restore its body and cultivation, and has no time for mischief."

"At least for the next few decades, it won't have time to cause trouble; by then, we will also have reached Tianwai."

Chen Chuyang naturally had his own thoughts; over several decades they will gradually head toward Tianwai, since this world is unsuitable for their cultivation, and rapid advancement of cultivation will inevitably require going to Tianwai in the future.

Chen Chuyang is fine; after Shang Hongxue's cultivation rises, the subsequent progress will be even slower.

Heavenly qi and the heavenly rules are incomplete; their cultivation speed will drop dramatically, and after reaching the True Realm they will be forced to leave this place.

This is unavoidable, even for Shang Hongxue.

Given this girl's talent, Cultivation progresses quickly; she may reach the True Realm in less than ten years.

That is already a conservative estimate; the terror of Cultivation is far beyond that.

This is only the second awakening; the third awakening would likely be even more frightening.

"I'm not in a hurry; wherever Brother Chuyang goes, I will go too," Shang Hongxue said softly while hugging Chen Chuyang, "When the time comes, I can help Brother Chuyang manage Longshe Shan."

"Fine." Chen Chuyang placed a gentle kiss on her forehead and said tenderly, "My dear wife is the best."

"Hee hee hee." Shang Hongxue grinned, genuinely happy.

The two continued to cherish each other for two more days; Shang Hongxue sent Chen Chuyang to accompany Shang Hongchen, who also needed him here. After being away so long, Shang Hongchen surely missed him.

Chen Chuyang was obedient and immediately went to accompany Shang Hongchen; the two women, of course, could not be treated differently.

Shang Hongchen learned of Chen Chuyang's return, waited for him, and when she saw him arrive, she rushed forward.

She couldn't wait and pounced on Chen Chuyang; his surprise at her initiative meant he could not let a woman push him back.

Another two days.

Shang Hongchen complained bitterly, "You really are a beast."

Chen Chuyang was not angry at all; instead he was pleased, "This is not just to repay your initiative, Madam; it's rare for you to be so forward, letting me see a different side of you."

"By the way, where is my baby daughter?"

Shang Hongchen rolled her eyes at Chen Chuyang and sneered, "Only now do you remember your baby daughter; you really are generous."

"I left your daughter with Aunt Yu'er; she is looking after her."

It was arranged in advance; waiting for Chen Chuyang's arrival, they can relax without worrying about the daughter.

Chen Chuyang pinched Shang Hongchen's cheek, satisfied, "Madam, you are truly clever, waiting for me this early—tsk tsk."

It seems Shang Hongchen really missed him.

After all, Chen Chuyang had been away for several months, so of course he missed her.

During this time, Shang Hongchen had been longing for Chen Chuyang to return quickly.

When he arrived, how could she let him go?

"You're overthinking; I simply don't want to take care of the child," Shang Hongchen said stubbornly.

This woman, from head to toe, only her mouth is hard.

"You, even in front of me, still have to be hard‑mouthed," Chen Chuyang said, holding her, unwilling to let go.

Shang Hongchen's eyes flickered as she kept being hard‑mouthed: "No, I've always been like this."

"Taking care of the child is truly exhausting; I need rest too, okay?"

"Unlike you, who is a hands‑off manager, caring about nothing."

Chen Chuyang hurriedly apologized: "All right, it's my fault; as husband, I will properly compensate you."