Chapter 1734: Wanting to Be a Father

Jiang Fan was stunned.

It turned out that the seemingly childlike and adorable Chuan Chuan harbored deep pain within. No wonder she was ill-tempered, because no one had ever understood her. For Chuan Chuan, the rejuvenation that so many desired was an unescapable nightmare.

He said no more, taking out a jade talisman and sealing his Flawless Domain within it. "This is my domain. After you activate it, it can restore your normal body."

Qin Wangchuan took it, tears streaming down her face. "Thank you, Senior Venerable. I... I can finally grow old."

Jiang Fan felt a surge of emotion, his eyes filled with contemplation. Was a temporary flaw truly a flaw? When it bloomed, it was a flower's life; when it withered, wasn't that also a flower's life? To flourish and then decline, to decline and then perish – that should be the complete cycle of a flower. He realized that perhaps his understanding of the Flawless Dao had been somewhat narrow and one-sided. In his dantian, he silently ascended five of the ten steps on the third altar.

Realizing this, Jiang Fan's face showed gratitude. Even now, the elders of Qingyun Sect could still provide guidance on his martial path.

He smiled, looking at Chuan Chuan, who was weeping uncontrollably. He immediately took out the Fate-Altering Jade Butterfly and several souls, producing a drop of Heaven-Reaching Marrow on the spot. "Elder Qin, break through to the Nascent Soul realm first, then restore your physical state. A Nascent Soul has a lifespan of one hundred and fifty years. When you restore your body then, you might return to a middle-aged appearance."

Gong Caiyi's heart stirred. She took out a jar of beauty cream and said, "This is the beauty cream Jiang Fan once concocted. It can make a person look ten years younger. It's all for you." With the addition of the beauty cream, Qin Wangchuan's appearance could potentially regress from middle-aged to her thirties. Love, marriage, and children, which she had never experienced, might still be within her grasp to finally experience.

The tearful Qin Wangchuan was overjoyed, hastily accepting both items. "Thank you, Venerable! Thank you, Fellow Daoist Gong!"

Jiang Fan smiled slightly and looked at the other Grand Elders, naturally not showing favoritism. He immediately created two hundred Heaven-Reaching Marrow pills. After distributing them to each Grand Elder and Peak Master, he handed the remainder to Liu Wenchen for safekeeping. "Sect Master Liu, distribute the remaining Heaven-Reaching Marrow to the cultivators at the ninth-layer Core Formation Perfection in the other seven sects."

As he spoke, Jiang Fan took out the Asura Saint Son's spatial storage device. After opening it, his consciousness delved inside. He separated half of the resources from the Foundation Establishment to Nascent Soul realms and handed them all to Liu Wenchen. "And these resources, you can distribute them freely as well."

Liu Wenchen excitedly took them, and a quick scan made him even more thrilled. "This... isn't this too much? Our continent won't use all of this in a hundred years. Many resources will expire!" Among them were not only cultivation techniques, talismans, and natural treasures, but also many spirit liquids and elixirs. He could imagine that with these resources, Qingyun Sect's strength would advance by leaps and bounds, rivaling some sects in Taicang Great State. On the continent, the other seven sects would gradually merge into Qingyun Sect. Coupled with Jiang Fan's reputation and the endless resources he left behind, many cultivators would be attracted to Taicang Great State. The once barren continent would gradually become a prosperous land for martial arts. Jiang Fan alone had changed the martial arts landscape of Taicang Great State.

"Consider it a small contribution I've made to Qingyun Sect," Jiang Fan said with a slight smile.

Next, he shared his cultivation insights from the Nascent Soul realm and his understanding of the martial path. At the same time, he pointed out the deficiencies in the cultivation of several Grand Elders and Peak Masters.

Half a day later, everyone's eyes were bright, their expressions showing profound enlightenment. For mere Core Formation cultivators to receive personal guidance from a Soul Transformation Venerable, they were truly setting a precedent in the Central Lands.

Afterwards, Jiang Fan, accompanied by the two women and the people of Qingyun Sect, revisited familiar places: Jiang Fan's cave dwelling, the herb garden he used to visit, the Martial Arts Hall, the Scripture Pavilion... Each scene felt as if it happened just yesterday. He also met old acquaintances from various peaks: Gongsun Nan, the sword dao genius disciple of Zhao Wuji from Qitian Peak; Su Qiuning, the female disciple of Wen Hongyao from Medicine Peak; Tao Zhengjun, the disciple of Liu Wenchen from Sect Master Peak, and so on. Jiang Fan gifted them many items.

Finally, they arrived at Tianjian Peak, paid respects to Li Qingfeng, left a sum of resources for Tianjian Peak, and then bid farewell to everyone.

Jiang Fan stood in the clouds, looking down at the increasingly small Qingyun Sect, unable to tear his gaze away for a long time. Xu Youran said nothing, just quietly stayed by Jiang Fan's side. She knew that Jiang Fan would rarely be able to return to Qingyun Sect in the future. What awaited Jiang Fan was the Celestial Realm, the Myriad Worlds, and the endless Great Era. This time, perhaps, was his last return.

Not until Qingyun Sect completely disappeared from sight did Jiang Fan withdraw his gaze and murmur, "I hope everyone stays safe."

Xu Youran asked, "Xiao Fan, where are we going now?"

Jiang Fan stretched out his arms, embracing the waists of both women. "Let's go back to Lone Boat City. Let my father see my two wives." He had once promised his father at his grave that he would bring Xu Youran to pay respects after they were married. Now, it was time to fulfill that promise.

Gong Caiyi's eyes held undisguised joy; Jiang Fan had accepted her unconditionally. He had given her the same treatment as Xu Youran, without discrimination. She looked down at her abdomen, gently stroking it with her hand, her face filled with contentment.

Soon after, on the outskirts of Lone Boat City, Jiang Fan lit an incense stick for his father, then knelt and kowtowed, saying, "Father, Youran and I are married. You must be very happy, knowing this from the afterlife?" Compared to Xu Yining, Xu Youran was his father's favorite. Now, his father's wish had finally come true.

Xu Youran and Gong Caiyi also knelt and kowtowed. Xu Youran said, "Your daughter-in-law Youran pays respects to Father-in-law. I hope you find peace and joy in the afterlife. I will also accompany Jiang Fan on his journey, unwavering in my devotion." After speaking, she bowed deeply.

Gong Caiyi also bowed deeply. Just as she was wondering how to introduce herself, her stomach suddenly churned. She covered her lips, looking nervously at Jiang Fan. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to." Vomiting in front of Jiang Fan's father's grave was truly inappropriate. She had been pregnant for over three months, and morning sickness had become rare. She didn't expect that such a deep bow would trigger it again.

Jiang Fan didn't mind, silently lighting incense for his father. Xu Youran, however, looked over with a hint of confusion. When she noticed Gong Caiyi's face was noticeably fuller than before, she suddenly understood. She tugged on Jiang Fan's sleeve and whispered, "Xiao Fan! Xiao Fan!"

Jiang Fan looked over, puzzled. "What's wrong?"

Xu Youran's sparkling eyes shone, and her face was flushed with excitement. "Sister Caiyi threw up."

Jiang Fan looked blank. "Oh, Caiyi, are you feeling unwell somewhere? Do you want to rest aside?"

Xu Youran was both annoyed and amused. "Are you made of wood? Don't you understand yet! She's pregnant!"

Jiang Fan froze. Immediately, his mind buzzed. He stared blankly at Gong Caiyi, his face filled with disbelief.

Gong Caiyi felt embarrassed under his gaze. "I planned to tell you when we returned to the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets."

Jiang Fan snapped back to reality, his pupils wide. He was going to be a father?