"Wow! Big sisters look super pretty!" One of Huo Lei's little sisters exclaimed, ignoring the splash of water on her face.
"It's beautiful right!" Qing Ning smiled, doing a little twirl. "I absolutely love this dress. It's like being wrapped up in his arms all snug and comfortable." She continued, rather expressively.
"I could wear this forever." Lei Xue smiled, noticing there was a bit of something else happening with hers as sparks ran along with the flow of her qi. Her eyes widened when she realized the extent of what that feeling was. "Husband, is this… Your power? I feel like my lightning could break universe worlds with ease now." She asked, flushed in the face.
"Hmm, it seems you have a similar effect happening to Huo Lei. My Dao is a part of my body, regardless of the form I'm in. And that dress is made from the materials of my forms." I explained. "So it's likely that there is a synergistic effect taking place. I'll tell you the same thing, be very careful when using that power. It should only be used in life or death scenarios." I added, then sighed. "The dress can save your life twice over provided the enemy isn't on par with Mother Smiles." I further added.
That was a shocking revelation, one that made all my mothers look at me with a shocked expression, save for Su Yan. And then gave Yang Kai the stare; give us one. I chuckled lightly, ignoring the clear looks to answer how I did it.
Huo Dai, stood up and stretched her bosom bounced a few times as a result. "Alright kids, bath time is over. We need to go and finish any last minute preparations." She said, bringing the kids out even though they wanted to stay and play more. It didn't take long for them to be dried off and dressed, the kids looking back.
"By big brother, Big sisters! Love you and see you tomorrow!" The kids smiled following Huo Dai.
However, just before Huo Dai left, she turned behind her. "Qing Ning, Lei Xue. Your hair looks great that way. I'm happy for you both." She smiled, before leaving.
Qing Ning and Xue Lei were now completely floored. Such a complement wasn't usually given. And held far more meaning than I understood. Even my connection to Huo Lei and other wives can't seem to spell it out just right. Which leaves my Mother…
"Don't worry too much about it, Son. Just know that Huo Dai, the mother of your first wife, holds nothing but praises and hopes for you and all your wives. Even if I explained the depth of the meaning, I doubt any man could understand it, that is, if you can't grasp it." Su Yan smiled, knowing exactly what was on my mind.
"Husband, it means that… hmm, how do I put this? My mother is only looking out for me. Though, it's not like she has to worry about it. I already know just how much love you share." Huo Lei tried to explain. "And then there are harems, created by the truly powerful. Sometimes the harem wives are mistreated. Or they mistreat the main wife. I swear it's not that she was angry or anything. Rather my mother has been quite adamant of large families. And Monster races do follow the strong regardless of the women." She continued, trying to elaborate.
I waited for a moment trying to mull it around in my head. But, seriously, the hair… And that's when I remembered that a married woman has many different hair style options to her. And then it made sense. Even if only a little bit.
"I see," I rubbed my chin. "So mother Huo was diffusing any conflicts or potential misunderstandings, congratulating them and recognizing them all at once?" I asked, with a half raised brow.
"Wow, that's actually pretty close. There is a little more to it. But, you've made it this far so you might understand. Now be a good boy and listen to one of the secrets of a woman…" Xue Yue said, clasping my shoulder for support to lean in and whisper the final bit of the puzzle.
My reaction to what I heard next must have been precious, because my wives were laughing, having a hard time standing up straight. Until Xue Yue backed away and Huo Lei wrapped herself around me and looked straight up at me with a look on her face I couldn't ignore. Taking a mental note to take of all her womanly needs at the first chance we get. As I then realized another thing.
"HEY! Telling me something like is practically torture given what I can't do right now." I said, realizing the extent of it.
Xue Yue laughed. "Pfft, son, it's fine, I assure you we've already settled how things will work out." She said, unable to hold laughter for even a moment.
Yang Kai sighed heavily and then looked at Su Yan. "So what's this secret that got him so riled up? I can't decipher it even with a conception so intrinsic we can tell exactly who we have feelings of love for." He asked, stroking Su Yan's leg, as if that would unlock the answer.
Su Yan smiled and then raised a finger to her mouth. "It's a woman's secret." She said softly. "Sister, I hope you know that punishment is incoming for that slip of the tongue…" She continued, but with a serious smile full of intent.
"Oh, don't be so uptight about it. After all it's not that much different from the coin demonstration little Leiji showed us. And he already figured it out anyway. I just gave him a little push." Xue Yue said, blowing a kiss. "Besides, it's Huo Lei that told him everything to begin with. Sadly her punishment won't come for a while…" She continued, shaking her head.
"Yeah… I'm completely lost." Yang Kai mumbled.
"Father, it's really not that huge of a deal. I'm certain you already know it. But are coming at it from the wrong angle. But once I realized the weight of it… It makes me feel like a real…" I started then stopped.
"No, no, I'm not changing my request." Su Yan smiled seriously, then glared at Xue Yue and sighed at Huo Lei. Then she started laughing.