Oh no! My grandmother made me shoulder the responsibility for eight households!

Chapter 170 Visiting the Children

The next day.

When the sun was high in the sky, Lin Chen finally emerged from the bedroom, supporting his back.

"What a disaster..." he gasped, grimacing. "They're treating me like an animal."

The reunion after a long separation is naturally full of energy.

Unfortunately, Chu Yueyao, Wen Ruoxi, and Murong Xue watched as the others became pregnant one after another.

They were green with envy, practically wanting to max out the progress bar overnight.

After a night of tossing and turning, even with Lin Chen's cultivation at the Great Perfection of the Celestial Realm, he was starting to feel the strain.

After all, cultivation level is not the same as combat power.

However, the dual cultivation technique could not be used due to the situation last night.

The three of them were clearly there to kill them.

"No, no, I need to practice more..."

Lin Chen walked to the middle of the courtyard and assumed a fighting stance.

Dragon and Tiger Guiding Techniques.

This was given by Hua Tuo, specifically for strengthening the foundation, nourishing the essence, and accumulating energy.

He used to practice sporadically, but the results were pretty good. Now, he has to take it seriously.

Lin Chen slowly began to demonstrate, his movements resembling the soft, slow movements of a retired old man practicing Tai Chi in a park.

But with every raised hand and every turn he made, his breathing was perfectly controlled.

With each breath, his chest rose and fell slightly, and the sound of wind and thunder could be faintly heard.

Gradually, a warm current rose from the dantian, slowly flowing through the meridians throughout the body, and finally returning to the kidneys.

Wherever it passed, the soreness and fatigue gradually dissipated, like the receding tide.

After completing a set of guiding techniques, Lin Chen's forehead was covered with a fine layer of sweat.

But I felt refreshed and energetic. My back didn't ache anymore, my legs weren't weak, and I felt like I could jump around again.

"Hey, not bad!"

Lin Chen wiped his sweat and took out a small bottle of white jade from his pocket.

Pull out the stopper and pour out a golden pill the size of a longan.

The elixir was golden in color, with cloud-like patterns flowing on its surface.

As soon as it was poured out, a rich medicinal aroma filled the air, and just one whiff of it made you feel refreshed.

Dragon and Tiger Golden Elixir.

It was personally crafted by Hua Tuo, using rare materials and a complex process; it is said that only a few batches could be produced each year.

"This is hard currency..." Lin Chen muttered, tilting his head back to swallow it.

The elixir melts instantly upon entering the mouth.

The next second—

"boom!"

A surge of heat exploded inside my stomach, more than ten times more intense than the warm current generated by the previous guiding exercise!

The heat rushed through my limbs and bones, especially my kidneys, instantly making me feel so energetic that I felt like I was about to burst.

Lin Chen stood there, feeling like an inflated ball, rock hard.

"Not bad..." Lin Chen stretched his shoulders, his joints cracking, and clicked his tongue as he said:

"If this were in my past life, wouldn't one pill sell for tens of thousands? And in US dollars, no less! Next time, have Hua Tuo get more!"

Now he feels that, let alone fighting another eight hundred rounds, he could probably visit all the remaining sisters-in-law with ease.

When you have too much energy and nowhere to release it, your mind starts to wander.

However, the third, fourth, and sixth sisters-in-law cannot go yet.

Su Xiaoxiao is okay with it, but they already exchanged feelings yesterday.

Only the eldest sister-in-law—

Lin Chen stroked his chin, his eyes darting around.

He remembered that in his previous life, when he was scrolling through short videos, he seemed to have come across some science videos.

It's not entirely forbidden during pregnancy. As long as the pregnancy is right and you pay attention to the position and intensity, it seems... it's okay?

Besides, this isn't an ordinary world.

This is a world of high-level martial arts!

Martial artists possess formidable physiques and astonishing recovery abilities.

My sister-in-law, Liu Ruyan, also has a first-grade cultivation level, and her physical condition is quite extraordinary.

"It should be... alright, right?"

Lin Chen muttered to himself, his feet already moving honestly toward his sister-in-law's courtyard.

……

Liu Ruyan's courtyard is very quiet.

There are several osmanthus trees planted in the yard, but they haven't bloomed yet at this time of year.

But the shade of the trees made it feel particularly cool and secluded.

When Lin Chen entered the courtyard, he saw Liu Ruyan sitting on a rattan chair under the eaves, basking in the sun.

She was wearing a loose-fitting light blue long dress.

She gently placed one hand on her slightly protruding belly, stroking it lightly.

He held a book in his other hand, but his gaze was somewhat unfocused, and he didn't seem to be paying much attention to it.

During her pregnancy, Liu Ruyan lost her former heroic spirit and became much gentler.

In particular, her skin became increasingly fair and delicate, and she was enveloped in a soft glow.

"Sister-in-law," Lin Chen said with a smile as he walked over.

Liu Ruyan snapped out of her daze, looked up and saw Lin Chen, a gentle smile appearing on her face:

"Eighth brother? Why don't you sleep a little longer?"

Her gaze swept over Lin Chen's face, with a hint of teasing:

"You must have been exhausted last night?"

Lin Chen, without blushing or skipping a beat, sat down on the stone bench next to Liu Ruyan and naturally placed his hand on the back of her hand, which was resting on her stomach.

"I miss you, that's why I can't sleep."

Liu Ruyan rolled her eyes and gave a soft snort:

"You smooth talker! You had your second sister and the others with you last night, and you still had time to think about me?"

"I really want to." Lin Chen leaned closer and lowered his voice.

I dreamt about you, and in my dream you said... you missed me.

"Go to hell." Liu Ruyan spat lightly, but her ears turned red, and she turned her face away.

"You're never serious."

Lin Chen chuckled, gently stroking Liu Ruyan's hand with his fingers:

"Was the little one good today? Did I give you any trouble?"

"She's very well-behaved." Liu Ruyan's tone softened, carrying the gentle warmth unique to motherhood.

"It was moving around a lot this morning, kicking me several times, but it's calmed down now."

"Hey, you're pretty strong, just like me."

Lin Chen looked smug and casually placed his hand on Liu Ruyan's belly, feeling the bulging curve.

With his cultivation level, he could clearly feel the rhythm of life.

Liu Ruyan looked gentle as Lin Chen pressed against her.

The two sat quietly for a while.

The sun was shining warmly, and a breeze occasionally blew through the yard, rustling the leaves.

The atmosphere, however, unknowingly became ambiguous.

Since Liu Ruyan became pregnant, Lin Chen had been careful about her health and had not dared to touch her.

Then I went to the North, and by the way, I've been away for almost five months.

With Lin Chen so close to her, his warm hand pressed against her stomach, her breathing gradually became erratic.

"Eighth Brother..." Liu Ruyan's voice softened, tinged with a slight panting.

"Stop it... I'm pregnant..."

"It's nothing," Lin Chen chuckled softly.

"I asked Hua Tuo, and he said that as long as the pregnancy is stable after three months, it's fine. Just be careful."

Liu Ruyan asked, half-believing, half-doubting, "Really...really?"

Although she already had a daughter, Lin Nian'er was essentially a posthumous child, and she didn't really understand that.

"Why would I lie to you?" Lin Chen asked seriously.

"Hua Tuo was a legendary doctor, don't you believe what he said?"

He said that moderate exercise is good for the pregnant woman's mood and also good for the fetus.

In fact, Hua Tuo never said that.

But that's the logic; that's what those popular science videos from my past life all said.

Rounding down is equivalent to what Hua Tuo said.

Liu Ruyan bit her lower lip, her eyes filled with a struggle of hesitation and emotion.

Her body was already sensitive after becoming pregnant, and after so long without intimacy, Lin Chen's teasing had already aroused her.

Taking advantage of the moment, Lin Chen gently put his arm around Liu Ruyan's shoulder and pulled her closer to him.

"Don't worry, I will be very careful and gentle."

As he spoke, he lowered his head and kissed Liu Ruyan's forehead, his tone carrying a hint of roguish laughter:

"Besides, the baby is already five months old. As the father, shouldn't I personally greet him?"

"Can we strengthen our bond by talking through each other's bellies?"

"What...what nonsense are you spouting!"

Liu Ruyan blushed and raised her hand to hit Lin Chen, but the force was weak, and her body leaned even softer into his arms.

Lin Chen understood, chuckled, and got up to pick up Liu Ruyan.

"Hey! Slow down..." Liu Ruyan exclaimed softly, instinctively wrapping her arms around Lin Chen's neck.

"Hold on tight," Lin Chen said with a smile, walking steadily into the house.