Chapter 105: When You Get Pregnant, I

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"Brother Niu~"

"That old nun is so hateful!"

As soon as he set one foot into the doorway, Niu Dingtian was startled by Miss Huang's shout of "Brother Niu," and then Miss Huang, her face full of anger, began to accuse:

"She actually said me… said me."

"Said Sister Xiao Ying and us…"

Before she could finish, Han Xiao Ying, her face flushed with embarrassment, hurriedly stopped her, soothing, "Alright, alright, Rong'er, don't be angry; just ignore her."

After putting on his mask, Niu Dingtian slipped out of the courtyard and finally walked out of the men's guest courtyard in broad daylight.

Zhu Cong held an iron fan, standing silently by the window; Han Baoju's complexion was pale, sloppily lounging on a chair; and Ke Zhen'e leaned on his iron staff beside them, bowing his head and sighing.

Sun Bu'er was startled, then gently furrowed his brows, thinking that next year's Xiangyang would not be a place for play.

Niu Dingtian saw this and softly said, "Sister Xiao Ying, do you know? If I hadn't acted suddenly last night, Brother Han would have been in mortal danger."

He said this not to claim credit before his sister Han, but as a kind reminder. Last night that damned Hou Tonghai, if he truly struck Han Baoju's back heart with a palm, it would have taken his life.

"But with his ironclad temperament, he might one day endanger those around him. If you keep following behind, how can I be at ease? I'm still waiting for Sister Xiao Ying to bear me a child!"

Zhu Cong saw this, glared at Third Brother, and said to the elder brother, "Since Third Brother is unharmed, let's not bring this up again, but you, elder brother, should change that temperament of yours."

"First send Yaojia home. I have urgent matters and must return to Zhongnan Mountain quickly. During this time, Yaojia, you must diligently practice the Quanzhen Sword Technique I taught you at home; do not slack off, understand?"

Having said that, ignoring the astonishment on their faces, he strode out. These little girls can't always be pampered; the proper grandeur must still be displayed, otherwise, over time they'll all end up soaring to the heavens.

As he spoke, not knowing what he recalled, Zhu Cong suddenly felt melancholy and sighed, "Back when we swore brother‑sister oaths, we were seven; now few remain,"

"If, like Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Brothers, we died together in battle, it would be natural; but if we perish over trivial quarrels, how can we repay the fallen brothers?"

Miss Huang, after hearing that, hissed continuously, giggling, "Next time I see that old nun, I'll definitely make her look good!"

Guiyun Manor, men's guest courtyard,

Chen Yaojia happily said thank you.

Then, as if recalling something else, she hesitated, furtively glanced at her master's expression, and whispered, "Master, next year… next year can Yaojia go with you to Xiangyang?"

After speaking, she looked at Niu Dingtian, hoping he would agree.

"Alright,"

"Third Brother, how do you feel?"

Seeing Niu Dingtian still wanting to argue, Han Xiao Ying fixed her beautiful eyes and glanced sideways.

He then looked at the delicate faces of the two young beauties, pondered briefly, and said to Han Xiao Ying:

"Sister Xiao Ying, I plan to set off for Dali soon; Rong'er, both of you, come with me this time."

However, the injuries remain; Niu Dingtian knew exactly how much force he had exerted, and immediately apologized:

Niu Dingtian gave a restrained smile, nodded, and thought to himself, I didn't say anything, just told you what I saw with my own eyes; whatever you infer is your own business, it has nothing to do with me.

"No!"

That scoundrel Ke the Great Hero! For his so‑called face, he dared to spit at me. If it weren't for Brother Han's reputation, public or private, could I have easily forgiven him?"

"Last night, Shi Potian of the Sun‑Moon Divine Sect was merely threatening Ouyang Ke; it has nothing to do with us. Elder brother, why tempt that bad luck?"

As soon as the words fell, Niu Dingtian suddenly realized it wasn't a compliment but carried a hint of sarcasm, so he hurriedly added:

Miss Huang giggled, her eyes curving, and thanked Han Xiao Ying.

Seeing Han Xiao Ying about to speak, he stood up, gave a sideways glance, and hummed, "If you want to leave, fine; the moment you conceive a child is the moment I let you go! Otherwise, stay faithfully by my side!"

Han Xiao Ying's expression changed slightly, about to ask, when Niu Dingtian already held her small hand, softly reassuring, "It's all fine now, Sister Xiao Ying, no need to worry."

Brother Qiu's enemies would not cease, so the Quanzhen Sect could not ignore it; if the Sun‑Moon Divine Sect intervenes later, a fierce battle on Jiugong Mountain is inevitable.

Niu Dingtian felt a joy inside, immediately stepped forward, took the small hand, and whispered softly.

"Zzzzz~"

Perhaps seeing his disciple's fear, Sun Bu'er recovered, feeling a bit apologetic, suppressed his anger, softened his expression, and said softly:

"Hehe~ thank you, master!"

Beside them, Chen Yaojia, seeing the master pause, asked cautiously.

He thought, today someone called me Brother Niu; in the future someone will call me Junior Niu. He can't imagine how it would feel to be addressed "Junior Niu" by an older sister one day.

He inwardly complained, "Why is little sister Rong'er so unabashed now, daring to speak everything out loud? Last night she even made a move; what's the difference? It's just the distinction between capital O and lowercase o!"

Miss Huang still seemed unsatisfied, her face puffed with anger, saying, "Hmph—if Sister Xiao Ying hadn't stopped me, I would have made her look good!"

Just as he was about to be courteous again, Niu Dingtian waved his hand, calmly saying, "I have other matters; see you in Xiangyang next year. Farewell!"

"If Yaojia ever meets those two… those two women again, keep your distance, and have no contact with them! Understand?"

Hearing this, Lu Chengfeng, on behalf of his humble servant, thanked Venerable Shi!

"Lu Chengfeng, on behalf of my humble servant, thanks Venerable Shi!"

Last night, she had already asked Sister Han and clarified; those so‑called sisters‑in‑law and senior sisters of that little thief are much older than him. From now on she will be the one‑and‑only little sister Rong'er, hehe~~

Niu Dingtian's face darkened, wanting to argue a couple of sentences, but Miss Huang, fuming, pursed her lips and gave no ground.

Han Xiao Ying lowered her head, feeling guilty. She knew well Brother Han's character; she had only known to share blessings and hardships, never thinking she would cause trouble for Niu Dingtian.

While the room was silent, a sudden knock sounded.

Before she could finish, Han Baoju gasped, weakly saying, "Elder brother, don't blame yourself. You and I, as brothers, share blessings and hardships; even if one day we die together, a brother would never blink an eye."

Actually she had already been a bit relaxed, but after hearing about bearing a child, she couldn't remain unaware of his intentions. If it were just the two of them, she wouldn't mind his meddling. Yet now there's a half‑grown younger sister, and she can't shake off her embarrassment.

Ke Zhen'e fell silent.

He glanced at the elder brother, then at the third brother; Zhu Cong sighed softly, "Third Brother being fine is good; elder brother need not be overly self‑critical. This matter should not be told to Seventh Sister, lest she worry."

Seeing Han Xiao Ying's demeanor, Niu Dingtian felt a pang of compassion, squeezed the soft small hand, and gently said, "I know Sister Xiao Ying and Brother Han share a sworn bond with him; I don't oppose it. On the contrary, I admire his courage. That Ke the Great Hero is even braver than when I first stormed the Sutra Library of Shaolin Temple."

Seeing his disciple's reaction, Master Sun's face showed some satisfaction; at only thirteen or fourteen, he already possessed such daring—my humble Taoist has successors.

No way!

Pah~ You little thief, truly shameless!

Thump thump thump~

By the end, Niu Dingtian's dissatisfaction could no longer be concealed, and his resentment rushed straight toward Heroine Han.

The young lady showed no fear on her face, completely forgetting her embarrassment from last night.

Back inside, she pushed another portion toward Niu Dingtian, and Miss Huang said with a grin:

Niu Dingtian also had no time for pleasantries, speaking directly: 'This venerable one still has matters to attend to; I plan to leave shortly. Keep Mei Chaofeng and Manor Lord Lu temporarily settled in the manor; the news must not be leaked, and when Manor Lord Lu goes to Xiangyang next year, just bring him along.'

Moreover, I myself am unwilling to let her keep following behind that iron-headed blind man; it would be better to keep her by my side so I can train her a bit.

This journey is somewhat perilous, Yao Jia, if you...

In a flash, his figure darted out of the courtyard.

She had wanted to call him a scoundrel outright, but in front of her disciple she could not lose her composure, so she hastily changed her words.

Just as the meal was delivered to the gate of this courtyard, Han Xiao Ying went out to receive her own portion, while Miss Huang unceremoniously took the portion meant for Daoist Sun and his disciple.

'Brother Niu, try a bite; although this dish isn't as tasty as what Rong'er makes, the flavor is still not bad.'

Recalling last night's fearless Great Hero Ke, he couldn't help wanting to apply some eye ointment, and he sighed lightly:

'Last night I disguised myself as an expert of the Sun-Moon Divine Sect, killed two clueless fools, and even Brother Han, Brother Zhu, and the ox-nose of the Quanzhen Sect knew to read the situation and stay silent.'

After finding a servant of the manor and having him show the way, I then met the Great Manor Lord Lu.

Hmph~ Still rebelling against heaven!

'Ah?' Chen Yao Jia's face showed surprise, but seeing her master's solemn tone, not joking, she nodded earnestly: 'Understood, Master.'

Niu Dingtian refused without hesitation, speaking in an unquestionable tone:

'Let's go together!! This matter is settled like this! You two wait here for me! I'll go take care of some things.'

After a pause, he spoke softly: 'As for your son, once he joins the Sun-Moon Divine Sect, Manor Lord Lu can rest assured. The internal cultivation method practiced by the sect's disciples is the same as mine. Although I never take disciples, I can still offer occasional guidance in martial arts without problem.'

'Really?' Miss Huang's face full of gossip.

After composing himself, Zhu Cong enthusiastically extended his hand and said: 'Brother Niu, please come inside!'

Han Xiao Ying's face was doubtful, she also looked toward Niu Dingtian, waiting for a reply.

Miss Huang, perking her ears to listen from the side for a while, finally couldn't help blushing and spitting out a remark, turning away sharply, not even calling Brother Niu.

'Brother Niu?'

'Hahaha~'

Hearing the cough, Ke Zhen'e quickly lifted his head, his face showing some worry, then heaved a heavy sigh and blamed himself: 'It's all the eldest brother's fault, dragging down the third brother. However, that Sun-Moon Divine Sect...'

'Pfft~'

Inside Guiyun Manor

This morning's guest meals were delivered to each guest room by the manor's servants.

'Yao Jia knows.' Chen Yao Jia nodded obediently in reply.

'Yao Jia isn't afraid!' Chen Yao Jia spoke up quickly, brandishing her sword, and said in a clear voice: 'Please grant my wish, Master!'

'What are your orders, Venerable Stone?'

Meanwhile, Sun Bu'er, walking by the edge of Taihu Lake, seemed to sense something, turned his head with a frosty face, glanced at the distant manor, and let out a cold snort.

Lu Chengfeng's attitude was very courteous, not only out of fear of this person's strength, but also because his son would have to associate with such people in the future.

Han Xiao Ying finally couldn't hold back and burst out laughing with a 'puchi', and the last trace of her gloom seemed to vanish completely.

'Cough~ cough cough~'

However, for such a major martial arts gathering, the headmaster's senior brother would certainly not fail to bring some third-generation disciples for training; Yao Jia is my only disciple, taking her out to see the world is perfectly fine, so I spoke up to remind:

Afterward, the two boarded a lake boat, one in front of the other; once the rope was cast off, they began to drift gradually away across the lake.

Soon after, Sun Bu'er suddenly thought of something, tightly stared at his disciple, and solemnly instructed:

After glancing at their faces, he chuckled lightly and said: 'From now on, let Rong'er call you Brother Niu.'

Niu Dingtian, as if suddenly aware of taste, warmly greeted with a smile: 'Brother Zhu, won't you invite me in for a seat?'

Just as Niu Dingtian stepped through the door, his brother-in-law Han Baoju burst out laughing, his face glowing red as he welcomed him, no trace of his earlier listlessness.

She thought to herself: 'Only I am younger than you, so naturally only I can call you Brother Niu; this is my unique title.'

Seeing her master angry at a woman for the first time, the scene was somewhat frightening; the master still wore a frosty face, having merely snorted upon leaving the manor, and she dared not provoke this ill omen.

'Brother Niu has arrived!'

Before he finished speaking, Miss Huang glared with her beautiful eyes and protested in a coquettish voice, then added in a spoiled tone: 'From now on, only Rong'er is allowed to call you Brother Niu!!'

Inside Han Baoju's room,

The atmosphere at this moment was somewhat gloomy.

Upon hearing Miss Huang's address, Niu Dingtian's reaching motion involuntarily stalled.

Right now, his sister Han seems to have nowhere else to go but return to the desert; letting her go alone to Sister Jin'er's place would be inappropriate.

No sooner had those words been spoken than Han Baoju suddenly covered his chest and gave two light coughs, his expression appearing even more listless.

Thus, after receiving the breakfast that was brought over, he looked at Miss Huang with a smile and proposed: 'Rong'er, could you refrain from calling me Brother Niu? From now on, you could call me Ding...'

Upon hearing this, Han Xiao Ying's eyes flashed with surprise, but then she hesitated, her face beginning to waver.

'Master, where are we going?'

Upon seeing the visitor arrive, Zhu Cong could barely conceal his surprise; then, as if realizing something, his hand movement hesitated slightly, his face looking somewhat unnatural.

'Please forgive last night's incident, Brother Han!'

The three brothers also raised their heads; Zhu Cong exhaled, then rose to open the door.

Zhu Er Ge, how have you been!

After saying that, several people lowered their heads slightly, and another silence fell.

After finishing the breakfast before them, seeing the two put down their chopsticks and stare at him, Niu Dingtian felt immensely satisfied, the sense of being the head of the household welling up; he wondered what reaction Huang Lao Xie would have if he saw this.

This morning really made those two harlots half-dead with anger; they did such shameless things and still insisted they were innocent, and if it weren't for my broad experience, I might have been fooled.

Niu Dingtian stopped speaking, lowered his head and hu-hu ate the breakfast; Elder Sister Han, as long as you're happy, that's fine—I owe her a bit, and if she's willing, she can call me Niu Younger Brother; but later, Niu Younger Brother will definitely regain face for you!

"Hehe~ Thank you, Xiao Ying Sister!"

Han Xiao Ying's face flushed red, her slightly narrowed eyes glanced at Miss Huang, then she spoke softly:

"Take Rong'er with you, but don't worry—I'll stay in the Great Desert this time after I return, accompanying Jing'er in martial practice, and won't come out again; next year I'll go to Assisting Yang to find you."

Having said that, he directly grabbed one of Han Baoju's hands; in the astonished gaze of that fat guy, the vast Nine Yang True Qi continuously poured into the other's body, swiftly repairing the injuries within.

After a dozen breaths, Niu Dingtian released his hand, and Han Baoju's complexion had already become rosy and radiant.

(End of chapter)