Atop the Spring and Autumn Chariot, Tao Qian embraced Yunrong with a solemn face, gazing at Yuan Mingzhen before him.
The conditions proposed by the Devil Concubine were unreasonable yet not without reason.
The unreasonable aspect was her desire to become a Human Emperor, to have Tao Qian fully assist her before he returned to Penglai Sea. Beyond the jurisdiction of the three provinces, she wanted the Yu Ding and Valley God Gui, even a complete set of the Nine Provinces' Twelve Treasures, given to her for nothing.
The reasonable aspect was that she entrusted her life and death to Tao Qian.
Tao Qian was familiar with adding ingredients to the mix; if Yuan Mingzhen let her Heart Soul be manipulated by him, indeed, afterwards he could toy with the Devil Concubine at will.
Moreover, having seen the "Mingzhen Governance Scripture," and with the example of her ruling the Imperial City, Tao Qian also acknowledged that if this woman became the Emperor, she would indeed be an enlightened ruler.
Especially, there was an even more important factor: Duobao True Monarch.
"My Master repeatedly urged me to return to the sect, and it wasn't just talk."
"He couldn't directly insist, so he found a 'spare one' who could take on the responsibility for me?"
"My cultivation is in the Spirit Treasure Great Method. I have repeatedly faced various calamities upon entering the mortal world. By rights, it's time to return to the mountains, consolidate my achievements and step into Ultimate Happiness, but it was my reluctance to leave the mortal woes that kept me here. My Master arranged for Yuan Mingzhen to inherit my Human Dao Destiny and various treasures such as the Yu Ding... He transferred the benefits and the consequences to the Devil Concubine, thus freeing me."
A couple of thoughts flashed, and Tao Qian faintly guessed his Master's intentions.
If it were anyone else's worries, Master Tao wouldn't take them too seriously.
He considered himself versatile, feeling that if he could escape promptly after his identity was exposed, preserving his life should not be difficult.
But what about Duobao?
His concerns, naturally, were very different.
"As for calculation and Prediction, to say my Master is the best in the world may be exaggerated, but at least he is beneath Daoist Transformation."
"Since it's my Master's guidance to pass the treasures and fortune, along with the burden, to this woman, he must have Predicted: If I continue to be entangled in this, I might end up dead and extinguished, hence he used 'Uncle Qin Jiao' as an example to enlighten me."
"The current situation indeed looks similar. Didn't Uncle Qin Jiao also fail to heed advice, ultimately forcing him to participate in a desperate struggle?"
As Tao Qian pondered, his brows furrowed ever tighter.
At this moment, sensing her good brother's heart brimming with sorrows, Yunrong struggled free.
Her Infinite Demon Eyes glared at Yuan Mingzhen.
Despite the Devil Concubine's notable cultivation and profound foundation, she was startled by the fleeting Evil Light of the Kitten and the Taizhen Golden Bell.
In her heart, she secretly thought:
"Master Tao really has deep Blessing. Such an Alien Species life also fancies him, even bearing his Descendants."
"No wonder he was able to maintain his composure under my active offer, but having a good Fortune doesn't necessarily mean everything goes smoothly; otherwise, the Lingji Fairy would not have met such misfortune."
"Besides, this Kitten is truly annoying."
As Yuan Mingzhen had this thought.
Yunrong had already leapt onto Tao Qian's shoulder, whispering into his ear:
"Husband, no matter what, your sister supports you."
"If you really don't wish to abandon mortal hardships and return to the sect, sister can sneak back to Jade Ring Mountain to find some more support for you."
As Yunrong spoke, Tao Qian noticed her figure had slightly changed.
Her belly had risen considerably, and the sweet scent of milk wafted around her. Her originally spirited, fierce, and peculiar Kitten eyes gradually became as tender as water, filled with a soothing maternal glow.
Their hearts resonated, and Tao Qian instantly perceived Yunrong's current state.
Her pregnancy was evident, and her physique had changed.
Her temperament had likewise shifted, becoming fiercer toward others and increasingly tender toward Tao Qian.
At this moment, Tao Qian also felt a touch of emotion.
He had, after all, blended into this world and adapted to much.
"In my previous life, when could I have made a cat pregnant?"
At the bottom of Tao Qian's heart, some bizarre thoughts unfit for normal people to voice flashed by.
Then, as if a decision had been made.
He suddenly reached out and pointed a finger towards Yuan Mingzhen's forehead, while also saying:
"If Daoist Yuan trusts me, relax your Heart Soul and do not move."
As Tao Qian spoke, he deliberately activated the Innate Spiritual Vision gifted by Senior Sister Lingji , and Yuan Mingzhen, indeed perceiving it, remained motionless.
His fingertip landed on the forehead embellishment, and a warm, supple sensation came through.
With the spiritual vision reflected, indeed, he saw surrounded by swirling Dragon Qi, the Taiyin Heavenly Phoenix preparing to gather strength, as if it could soar to the heavens at any moment.
Of course, these weren't the focus.
Tao Qian's real attention was on the detailed Record that burst forth in his mind.
Even though Yuan Mingzhen had previously willingly revealed her past life, exposing all sorts of secrets including her physical details, Tao Qian has always been cautious, and he naturally preferred to verify it again.
This verification indeed brought Tao Qian some delightful discoveries.
And not just one kind.
So there he was, touching the delicate brow of the Devil Concubine for a long, long time, until finally an unprecedented amount of Record information burst forth:
[Record Name: Yuan Mingzhen.]
[Record Type: Mixed Blood.]
[Record: This person's background is complicated, derived from three strands of Spiritual Resonance blue silk, Imperial Family Dragon Blood, Taiyin Heavenly Phoenix and so on mixed together, a true Mixed Blood life. However, her Soul and True Spirit mostly belong to the Human Clan, due to the blood in her veins and the nurturing of the Xie Family, Guanyin Temple, and Nine Spirit Sect over the years. She possesses governing talent, extraordinary intelligence, mastery of monarchal arts, and a compassionate heart, making her a born enlightened Human Emperor.]
[Note 1: Due to years of brainwashing and being manipulated as a Tool Man, Yuan Mingzhen harbors two major obsessions: one is to establish a Longevity nation with achievements not inferior to the Ancestor Dragon; the other is to retire once successful, cutting off worldly ties, and to become an ordinary woman in the Mortal World, experiencing life's joys and sorrows.]