Chapter 1191 - 862: What Nonsense Is the Male Virtue Code!

Chapter 1191: Chapter 862: What Nonsense Is the Male Virtue Code!

Unfortunately, after so much effort, Shen Tang still couldn’t conceive. Shen Li came at the wrong time, missing the estrus period in the first half of the year. If they want to attempt pregnancy, they’ll have to wait until the second half.

It’s not unheard of for a female to conceive outside of the estrus period, but it is comparatively rare.

Shen Li realized he was too impatient, too eager to break the so-called prophecy, and even forgot something so simple.

So he calculated the time and, as the next estrus period approached, took Shen Tang to Yiyuan Empire to stay for a while.

Along the way, Shen Li talked to Shen Tang about many things that had happened in Yiyuan Empire over the years.

After returning from Eris Star, he brought his mother back and settled her life.

Returning to the country she had been away from for many years, Su Jiu’s emotions were very complex. Qiu Yang was so shocked to see her return that he thought he was dreaming, weeping with joy.

"Madam, you... are still alive... that’s great! His Majesty lost his mother at a young age, and now he finally found you... The late Emperor can rest in peace now..."

"But you returned too late... The late Emperor had already left..."

"Where have you been all these years? We searched for years but couldn’t find a trace of you, thought you were gone long ago..."

Su Jiu also choked up with no words, not knowing where to begin.

The situation was really too complicated; she didn’t expect to survive and return, reuniting with old friends.

Later, Su Jiu went to the Imperial Mausoleum to visit the late Emperor who had long departed.

Su Jiu looked at the white bones in the tomb, with a painting of a beauty beside it, the very portrait Ji Jin had drawn of her, tears streaming down her face.

If she were still there, things might not have turned out this way. She could have used her blood to help Ji Jin extend his life... No, perhaps he should never have met her from the beginning.

She brought disaster upon him.

If they hadn’t met, Ji Jin should have been healthy, surrounded by children and grandchildren, enjoying his later years instead of dying young, separated by life and death...

And as the culprit, she couldn’t even see Jin one last time.

Looking at the white bones in the coffin, recalling the proud, handsome Fox Emperor in her memory, Su Jiu’s heart ached as if pierced, overwhelmed by anger, she fainted and only woke up a few days later.

After waking, Su Jiu decided to guard the tomb.

She returned too late, but alive to see him once more, it was a blessing in misfortune.

For the rest of her life, she wished to guard the Imperial Mausoleum, to accompany Jin once her life was over.

Shen Li took Shen Tang to the Imperial Mausoleum to visit her mother.

Su Jiu was greatly relieved seeing their loving relationship, and was even more delighted when she learned they intended to have a child.

But seeing Shen Li’s always worried expression, Su Jiu thought her son was concerned about the bloodline issue and reassured him, "Having pure-blooded Nine-tailed Fox Clan offspring isn’t difficult. I’m not from the Fox Clan, yet you’re pure-blood Nine-tailed Fox Clan. If Tangtang transforms into the Blood Clan, she can give birth to pure-blooded Nine-tailed Fox Clan offspring and cultivate the secret techniques and strength of the Blood Clan."

Meeting Shen Tang’s surprised gaze, Su Jiu smiled gently and said, "Of course, it’s not all good. Once transformed into the Blood Clan, it’s equivalent to changing to a completely different race, and your body’s instincts will undergo drastic changes. For example, you’ll greatly desire your lover’s blood, the deeper the love, the stronger the desire, and you’ll find it uncontrollable to want to consume your lover’s blood."

These years, Su Jiu had been staying in the dark and damp Ancient Tomb without being affected at all.

The candles hanging on the walls burned brightly, her enchanting red eyes reflected the dim light, particularly bright and captivating, "Blood Clan also prefers walking in the night; although the strong are hardly affected, they are somewhat repelled by sunlight... This is a completely different instinct from yours, so if you are considering transformation, be prepared mentally."

Shen Li protected Shen Tang behind him, shaking his head, "... Unless absolutely necessary, I don’t want her to convert into the Blood Clan."

She is so bright and warm, he doesn’t wish for her to live in darkness; the Blood Clan does not suit her.

The most important thing is...

"The Blood Clan’s bloodline is too unique, possessing a stronger bloodline power, a priceless treasure... Xiao Tang’er has been hunted by the Divine Hall for years, I don’t want to bring her more calamities."

The prophecy is like a thorn deeply rooted in his heart, Shen Li doesn’t want Shen Tang to take more risks.

Besides, he is not like those antiques, he doesn’t care about the so-called pure-blooded lineage.

If the two were to truly have a child in the future, even if that child isn’t purely Nine-tailed Fox Clan, he will do everything to give them the best.

Unless really forced by circumstances, Shen Li doesn’t want Shen Tang to be involved with the Blood Clan.

Su Jiu realized the prophecy and understood the origin of the situation, showing concern but then reassuring him, "Li’er, I know you don’t want Xiao Tang to be associated with the Blood Clan. But if the day of calamity really arrives, the power of the Blood Clan may indeed save her life."

"What do you mean by that?" Shen Li asked his mother curiously.

"Xiao Tang inherently possesses a healing ability that can reverse life and death, but when faced with danger, when her origin power is exhausted or suppressed, she can stimulate the Blood Emperor’s Power left inside her, allowing her to be transformed into a new Blood Clan bloodline... In a way, it also gives her extra life insurance."

Shen Li’s demeanor was joyful, a weight lifted off his heart.

Although he didn’t like that Blood Clan cousin, who dared to secretly leave his power in his partner’s body, almost challenging a male’s possessiveness over his partner... but he reckoned the guy died on his terms, if this power could indeed save Shen Tang’s life, Shen Li wouldn’t care.

Shen Li’s heart had relaxed a bit.

However, if possible, he still hoped that day wouldn’t come.

Su Jiu also taught the secret technique for the transformation to Shen Tang, somewhat like insurance, prepared for anything.

These past few months, Shen Tang had been spending nearly every night in Shen Li’s palace. Xiao Jin was both furious and aggrieved by this thieving fox’s monopolization, so when Shen Tang returned, he did his utmost to be attentive, clinging to her desperately.

Shen Tang couldn’t bear to refuse him, so the two were often inseparable.

Lu Xiao never contested, simply doing his duties. When Shen Tang didn’t explicitly summon him, he almost never expressed any desire as partners do.

Watching his son miss yet another estrus period with the female, Lu Shen was incredibly anxious for him, taking the opportunity to sternly advise him.

"You’ve never liked competing with others since you were young, it’s something I never criticized you for in other matters. But a female’s favor is not like other matters! His Majesty’s attention is seized by the Fox Emperor and that Leopard Beast now. If you don’t strive for favor, how will His Majesty notice you?" said Lu Shen, the family head of the Lu Family, in exasperation.

He knew very well that since his son was young, he had no interest in the matter between male and female, fearing he would suffer on such a major life issue.

For males, a female’s affection is the most important thing in the world, you cannot let it be taken!

Blame that "Rule of Male Virtue", which preaches "Males should be respectful, gentle and unperturbed by shame or honor"... load of bullshit! What kind of logic is that? He regrets having let him read those ridiculous books!

Lu Shen heard that His Majesty was planning to conceive soon!

Now that the Sea Emperor is absent, that Snake Clan Beast Husband has been out of contact for years, yet His Majesty’s two Beast Husbands fight for favor endlessly. Once those Beast Husbands return, his son will have no chance!

Lu Xiao looked at the documents in hand, unconcerned, "Li and Ah Jin are younger and more enthusiastic, it’s natural for the Female Master to like them."

Look at that open-mindedness!

Lu Shen almost fainted from anger with him.