The protagonist stole my spiritual root? Hey, heroine, give birth to me!

"Forget it, I'm too lazy to guess what kind of person that fox spirit is. At worst, I'll just take special care of her after I subdue her."

"Right now... it seems like there's nothing to do."

"How about we take back all the foreshadowing from the outside world? If they can speed up time and bring out the expectations I gave them, then I'll have completed the mission of 100 people."

"I really don't know what the reward for this main storyline will be." Chen Xuan said, then got up on his own, kissed Shi Meitong's forehead, and his figure slowly disappeared.

When he reappeared, he was already beside Yan Nishang.

However, Yan Nishang was no longer near the mine, but had arrived at a magnificent palace filled with the laws of fire.

It wasn't that she didn't want to stay around the mine, but rather that during this time she noticed something was wrong with herself.

After returning from the mine, she was surprised to find that there was a new life force inside her!

But how could that be?! She's a peak Golden Immortal, a half-step Immortal King level expert! Her body is practically an energy body, how could she possibly...?

But the deed was done anyway, and no amount of complaining would change anything. So, she used the excuse of comprehending the laws of fire to return and go into seclusion.

"Ugh."

Yan Nishang gently stroked her slightly protruding belly, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

The arrival of this child was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, disrupting all the order in her life.

She knew all too well that, as the wife of the Celestial King, she had committed an unforgivable sin. If discovered, she and her family…

"What should I do? How can I keep this a secret..." she murmured to herself, her voice trembling slightly.

If the Celestial King were to find out about this, not only would she herself be doomed, but her unborn child would also be doomed.

But when she thought of the little life inside her, her heart softened. It was the flesh and blood of her and another person, her warmest secret in this cold immortal path.

She also believes that it is fate that allowed her, someone who should never have children, to become pregnant, so she will never give up on this child, even if it means death!

However, just as Yan Nishang was caught in an endless dilemma, Chen Xuan's figure quietly appeared in the palace.

Yan Nishang looked up in alarm, her eyes filled with vigilance and panic, as if someone had seen through her deepest secrets.

"You... how did you get here?" Yan Nishang's voice was tight, and she subconsciously took a step back, her hands involuntarily protecting her abdomen.

Chen Xuan understood her actions but didn't expose her. He simply said, "Can't I come over? Or... are you not welcoming me?"

"No, no!"

Yan Nishang barely managed to compose herself and tried to make her voice sound normal: "I... I have been working hard to cultivate, but the laws of fire are too profound, and I still need some time."

"Is that so? If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask me! After all, my understanding of fire far surpasses yours!"

"Huh?! No, no need, I, I can figure it out myself!"

Yan Nishang lowered her head, not daring to look him in the eye.

She didn't want Chen Xuan, a mere Celestial Realm cultivator, to know that she was carrying his child. Because in her eyes, Chen Xuan was a complete bastard, and even though she...did have feelings for him, she still didn't dare to take the risk.

What if Chen Xuan doesn't want the child and wants her to abort it? Absolutely not!

"No need, okay then, I...missed you a little today!"

"Why are you thinking about me... Huh?! No, absolutely not! Can you... go find Leng Ruoyun first? She, she'll definitely..."

“But the person I’m thinking about is you, my darling Ni Chang.” Chen Xuan smiled and slowly approached.

"I'm currently in the process of enlightenment, could you please not disturb me..."

Yan Nishang secretly prayed that Chen Xuan would not discover her secret, but she also had a feeling that the secret would be revealed sooner or later, and she dared not imagine what kind of storm awaited her then.

"It's alright, I'll tell you about the Law of Flames!" Chen Xuan said, embracing Yan Nishang tightly, causing her to tremble slightly.

She used to really look forward to this, but this time, all she felt was fear.

Because this is something she has absolutely no knowledge of, if she manages to snatch it, she will never be able to forgive herself.

"Chen Xuan... I... I beg you, I haven't been feeling well these days, could you please not bother me... I promise I'll make it up to you in the future! Okay?"

"But you didn't tell me why. Why are you acting so strangely this time?" Chen Xuan chuckled mischievously.

It seems Yan Nishang has discovered this, but doesn't want me to know. Well then...

"I..." Yan Nishang was thinking of making up an excuse when suddenly, Chen Xuan seemed to realize something, turned his head sharply to look at Yan Nishang, and stared straight at her abdomen.

Yan Nishang's heart tightened, and she almost lost her balance. She could feel Chen Xuan's gaze as if it were tangible, piercing through her body, as if he wanted to see through all the secrets in her heart.

"You..." Chen Xuan was about to speak when Yan Ni Chang hurriedly interrupted him.

"Please, don't tell anyone." Yan Nishang's eyes were filled with tears, and her voice trembled. "I know... it's a terrible mistake, but I... I can't bear to."

Looking at the pleading in Yan Nishang's eyes, Chen Xuan slowly released his grip on her, took a step back, and frowned, as if he was thinking about something.

"Please, Chen Xuan, I... I can't live without her/him!"

"If I'm not mistaken, this is mine, isn't it? Why...why would you do this?"

Yan Nishang bit her lower lip, tears finally streaming down her face. She slowly knelt down, having done so countless times before, her voice filled with endless sorrow:

“I don’t know why this happened. Ever since I returned from the mine, I discovered this little life. I know this is against the natural order and morality. As the wife of the Celestial King, I am unforgivable. If he finds out… But inside me is a living life, my dearest child! How can I bear to kill him!”

Seeing this, Chen Xuan slowly squatted down, gently lifted Yan Nishang's chin, looked at her tear-streaked face, and said softly, "Get up, I won't tell anyone."

I meant to tease her, but it just made her too agitated, which isn't good.

A hint of surprise flashed in Yan Nishang's eyes. She stared blankly at Chen Xuan, seemingly unable to believe that he would agree so easily.

"However, you have to leave with me. After all, if you keep dragging this out, the Celestial King will find out sooner or later, and then you and the child will be in danger."

Chen Xuan's eyes revealed determination: "I won't let anything happen to you."

Seeing this, Yan Nishang felt a warmth in her heart, and tears blurred her vision again.

She never imagined that this celestial boy, who sometimes seemed like a rogue to her, could give her such a great sense of security at this moment.

(Something came up, so only one update today. Sorry, everyone!)