Chapter 74: Again Ascending the Jade Void Palace

Husband, why hasn't she given birth yet?

Seeing Ao Yifan playing with the three little dragon girls, Lady Yin couldn't help but complain.

A mistake, a huge mistake!

She never expected that her third child would still not be born after so long.

He handed the three tired, slightly drowsy little dragon girls to the nearby mirage, then Ao Yifan walked to Lady Yin and gently drew her into his arms.

My lady, this shows our third child has greater talent, thus needing more time to gestate. As a mother, aren't you happy for our child?

Ao Yifan said with a smile.

Hmph, a long pregnancy is no good at all. Why is our gestation period so long for heavenly beings?

On the side, Princess Longji, eating fruit, wore a resentful expression.

Hehe, you little girl, stop complaining. I see you've been enjoying yourself lately. Don't tell me you secretly...

Before Fairy Yunhua could finish, Princess Longji covered her mouth.

Aunt, don't talk nonsense!

In an instant, Princess Longji's face flushed red. She never expected her little secret to be discovered by her own aunt.

Alright, alright, I won't say it. I also didn't see anyone sneaking into your husband's room.

Fairy Yunhua said with a smile.

Aunt, you...

Princess Longji was about to say more when her expression shifted slightly, and she whispered, 'The Empress Mother has contacted me again!'

After speaking, Princess Longji, supporting her belly, went into the room.

Watching this, Ao Yifan smirked and followed her inside.

Two hours later, Princess Longji emerged again, supported by Ao Yifan, her face flushed.

You're really annoying; you almost gave yourself away just now.

Princess Longji complained.

Meanwhile, Fairy Yunhua couldn't help but roll her eyes.

She had figured it out: whenever Princess Longji communicated with the Golden Mother's divine soul, Ao Yifan would get especially excited.

I'm also worried about you, afraid you'll expose a flaw.

Ao Yifan glared and said.

Hearing that, Princess Longji gave Ao Yifan a glance, then said worriedly, 'The Empress Mother said she's sending down that Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden this time—what should we do?'

'Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden, why would she descend to the mortal realm?'

Fairy Yunhua frowned.

As for this Jade Pool's foremost female war goddess, she had long heard of her.

Now the Golden Mother of Jade Pool has sent her down; this could cause serious trouble.

'It seems to investigate something important, but the Empress Mother said the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden will come to see me and check on my situation.'

Saying this, Princess Longji's face showed a hint of worry.

After all, her current situation couldn't be more obvious.

With a big belly, if this were reported to the Heavenly Court, it would surely provoke the wrath of the entire heavenly realm.

After all, the Heavenly Emperor and the Golden Mother of Jade Pool's only begotten daughter got pregnant in the mortal realm; if this got out, what face would the heavenly realm have left?

By then, the Heavenly Court and Jade Pool would likely send people down to kill the bastard who got Princess Longji pregnant.

'This matter is indeed troublesome, but it's not without a solution!'

Ao Yifan said, yet in his mind he had thought of a very suitable candidate.

'What solution?'

Princess Longji asked curiously.

After all, she knows best the strength of the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden—she ranks among the top even in the entire heavenly realm.

She was truly curious what method Ao Yifan intended to use against her.

'Curious? If you are, just agree to my condition and I'll tell you now!'

Ao Yifan looked at Princess Longji with a wicked grin.

'No, I can't!'

Princess Longji's face turned pale as she shook her head frantically.

Meanwhile, Lady Yin and Fairy Yunhua both secretly rolled their eyes, naturally aware of Ao Yifan's scheme, since they too were experienced.

……

'Dad, why the rush to send me back to the Jade Void Palace?'

Mu Zha sat on Ao Yifan's shoulder and couldn't help but ask.

Originally, the Master had specially approved his staying a while longer in Chaoge City.

However, Mu Zha, who had just become acquainted with Yin Jiao and Yin Hong, was taken away by his father Ao Yifan.

'No choice—I have business to see your Master. If I don't bring you, I fear your Master won't want to meet me.'

Ao Yifan said.

Hearing that, Mu Zha's little face fell; he always felt his Master was using him as a stepping stone to see the Master.

……

'Who is it?'

As the two approached the Jade Void Mountain Gate, a cloud flew toward them.

'Flying Bear Dao Friend, it's me and Mu Zha—long time no see!'

Ao Yifan smiled and said.

The person who came was precisely that Fei Xiong Daoist friend; however, this time only he alone was guarding the mountain gate; originally there was another person, but I don't know where they went.

"So it's you, Daoist friend, Mu Zha, my junior nephew; have you returned to the mountain gate?"

Fei Xiong looked at Ao Yifan, but also felt somewhat surprised.

After all, the other party had just left not long ago, yet they went up to the Jade Void Palace again.

"Greetings, Master Uncle Fei Xiong!"

Mu Zha performed a salute and said: "This time, my father personally brought me up the mountain; I don't know if Master has returned to the mountain."

"Martial Sister Cihang already returned to the mountain earlier, together with Martial Sister Hetong."

Fei Xiong said.

"Yes, thank you, Master Uncle, for informing me!"

Mu Zha said: "Father, let's go in."

Saying that, Ao Yifan and Mu Zha then flew together into the interior of the Jade Void Palace.

Seeing this, Fei Xiong's mouth opened slightly; after all, logically, Mu Zha entering the Jade Void Palace poses no problem, after all, he is a disciple of Master Cihang.

But Ao Yifan is not a member of the Jade Void Sect; whether he can be allowed to enter the Jade Void Palace still needs to be reported to Senior Master Brother Wuliang Xianweng.

But for some reason, Fei Xiong naturally felt a sense of affinity toward Mu Zha's father; seeing the other disappear from his view, he ultimately did not try to stop them.

Thus, the Chan Teaching qi fortune that Ao Yifan gained from Hetong is not entirely useless.

"Father, ahead is my Master's cave abode; I heard Master say that after a while, Master will take me to her dojo on Luojia Shan to formally cultivate Dao techniques."

Mu Zha said.

"Yes, cultivate well; once you formally set foot on the path of cultivation, you will truly nurture the Slay Immortal Sword your father gave you—remember that?"

Ao Yifan cautioned.

"Got it, Father!"

Mu Zha nodded, and immediately he took out a jade tablet from his bosom and shot a beam of spiritual light at the cave abode before him.

In the next moment, the restrictive formation of the cave abode was opened.

At the same time, Master Cihang, who was worrying about his own stomach inside the cave abode, turned his gaze toward the cave abode's entrance.

"Is Mu Zha back?"

But as soon as the words fell, Master Cihang's expression froze.

For at the cave abode's entrance appeared not only her disciple Mu Zha, but also someone she most did not want to see!

"You, how could you be here? Didn't we agree to part ways?"

Master Cihang spoke with a somewhat unnatural tone.

Mu Zha looked at his master, then at his own father, and felt that their relationship seemed closer than he had imagined.

"Mu Zha, be good, go cultivate on your own; I have important matters to discuss with your master!"

At that moment, Ao Yifan patted Mu Zha's head and said.