~3rd Person's POV~
Inside the mansion, in a lavish room with a spacious bed, Xu Fang lay at the center. On his right side, Long Xiu and Shen Yin were peacefully asleep, with Long Xiu resting her head on Xu Fang's chest.
All three of them were unclothed, having just concluded an extended period of Dual Cultivation, and they slept contentedly. The faces of Long Xiu and Shen Yin were adorned with smiles, and their dreams were filled with pleasant thoughts.
After seven hours of rest, Shen Yin was the first to wake. As she opened her eyes and glanced at Xu Fang, a broad smile illuminated her face.
'He looks even more handsome when he's asleep,' Shen Yin thought to herself.
Two minutes later, Xu Fang stirred and opened his eyes. Catching Shen Yin's loving gaze and warm smile, Xu Fang reciprocated with a gentle smile and spoke in a hushed tone.
"Good morning, wife," Xu Fang said with a warm smile.
"Good morning, husband," Shen Yin replied, her voice soft and sweet.
"How long have you been awake?" Xu Fang inquired.
"Not long, just a few moments ago," Shen Yin answered.
"Husband, I want a good morning kiss," Shen Yin requested with a playful tone.
"Come here," Xu Fang replied, granting her wish and smiling.
Shen Yin nodded, leaned in, and shared a tender morning kiss with Xu Fang. Their lips met, and they closed their eyes, indulging in the sweet moment. Their tongues gently explored each other's mouths.
During their affectionate exchange, Long Xiu woke up and observed them kissing.
Xu Fang broke the kiss and turned to Long Xiu. "Good morning, Xiu Er," he greeted.
"Morning, husband. Kiss me too," Long Xiu requested, moving closer.
Without a word, Xu Fang met Long Xiu halfway, and they shared a passionate kiss for the next few moments before breaking apart.
"What a beautiful morning," Xu Fang exclaimed happily, embracing both beauties tightly in his arms.
The three of them lingered in the moment for a few more minutes. Xu Fang held back his emotions, mindful not to make things more intense, with the two beautiful ladies in his embrace and their naked bodies touching him from both sides.
"Xiu Er, Yin Er, why don't you both go and cultivate Yang Qi in the Yang Cultivation Chamber? I also want to get some practice in," Xu Fang suggested.
They both nodded, got up from the bed, and began dressing. Xu Fang did the same.
"Yin Er, come over here and choose one of these," Xu Fang waved his hand, and three wooden boxes appeared on the bed.
"What's inside the boxes?" Shen Yin asked, curious.
"Nothing much, just a little artifact to help you conceal your original cultivation level. It'll be useful after cultivating Yang Qi in the Yang Cultivation Chamber because the medicine I used comes with some benefits," Xu Fang explained.
"Yes, Husband is right. If you increase your cultivation level and Elder Sister Yu notices, it could be a big problem," Long Xiu added with a serious expression.
Shen Yin nodded and opened one of the three wooden boxes laid out on the bed.
"This... Husband, this is a Might Seal Bracelet, a Tier 4 artifact. It's highly valuable, and I won't take it," Shen Yin said with a shocked expression.
"Why didn't you want to take it?" Xu Fang asked with a slightly stern tone.
"Husband, please don't be angry. It's not a cheap item, and I thought you should save it for the future; it helps you exchange things that you need. I can buy them for myself." Shen Yin explained her reason for not wanting to accept the artifact.
"Yin Er, what is our relationship? Why do you call me Husband?" Xu Fang asked with a serious expression.
"Because you're my Husband, and I'm your Wife," Shen Yin replied without hesitation.
"Then take it, because I'm your Husband from now on. If you need anything, let me know, and I'll arrange it for you," Xu Fang declared with determination.
"Sister Yin, take it. My husband also gave me the same Tier that I'm using—not only the cultivation level-hiding artifacts, but he also gave me this sword and armor. Check it out," Long Xiu told Shen Yin, waving her hand to reveal a sword and armor in her grasp.
"Zephyr Wind Blade and Jade Body Armor, both Peak Tier 4 artifacts?" Shen Yin exclaimed, astonished by the sword in Long Xiu's hand.
"Exactly. Yin Er, as a Water and Wind type cultivator, if you don't have any artifact of the same tier, tell me, and I'll arrange it for you by tomorrow," Xu Fang said with a smile.
"I... I…" Shen Yin hesitated to admit that she didn't have one.
"Don't hesitate; I know you don't have an artifact of the same level," Xu Fang reassured her with a smile. He then waved his hand, producing a Jade Body Armor, and handed it to Shen Yin.
"Take this; I have Jade Body Armor, and as for swords tomorrow, when I go to the Ledal Alchemist Association, I'll buy one for you."
"Husband, you're the best. I didn't have these because I never faced any problems that required me to buy these artifacts. But now, if you insist, I'll gladly take them." Shen Yin expressed her gratitude, hugging Xu Fang tightly.
"So, which one do you choose?" Xu Fang asked after they broke the hug.
"I like this one," Shen Yin replied, pointing to her preferred design of the Might Seal Bracelet artifacts after examining the three options.
Xu Fang nodded and waved his hand, summoning the last two wooden boxes from his storage. With another wave, ten Water-type Element Qi Stones appeared in his hand, which he then gave to Shen Yin.
"Element Qi Stones? Ten Water-type Element Qi Stones?" Shen Yin was once again surprised by Xu Fang's generosity.
"Don't worry, Yin Er. If you need more, just ask me after you use them. But remember, don't use all of them at the same time. Understand?" Xu Fang advised her with a smile, emphasizing the importance of moderation.
"Husband, I understand, but haven't you already given me a lot of your resources?" Shen Yin asked with a serious expression.
"It's not that I'm just giving to you, but to Xiu Er as well. My cultivation level is lower than yours, so my Yang Qi wouldn't benefit you as much. If I didn't use medicine to purify my Yang Qi, even with Dual Cultivation with me, you wouldn't see much benefit in increasing your cultivation level.
However, I greatly benefit from your Yin Qi, which accelerates my cultivation in days, much faster than one can imagine. This brings our cultivation levels to a close in just a few days. For others with lower cultivation levels than mine, if they engage in Dual Cultivation with me, their cultivation can reach my level within a few days as well," Xu Fang explained to Shen Yin.
"Does Sister Xiu also use Element Qi Stones to enhance her cultivation?" Shen Yin asked, nodding her head after understanding Xu Fang's explanation.
"Right, Xiu Er only increased her cultivation by three stages when we did Dual Cultivation for the first time because she cultivated my Virgin Yang Qi, and I also used Tier 2 medicine that day. After that, she only gets a little bit of benefit from my Yang Qi," Xu Fang explained with a smile, and Long Xiu nodded in agreement.
"Husband, Element Qi Stones are even more valuable than Peak Tier 4 artifacts or Peak Tier 4 pills. Didn't you waste them on us?" Shen Yin expressed her concern with a serious expression.
"You guys are my family, and for my family, I can do anything. You don't have to worry about it; I have enough Elemental Qi Stones for you both," Xu Fang assured her with determination.
"Sister Yin, don't overthink it. Husband knows what he's doing. If there's anything he hasn't solved by himself, he discusses it with us," Long Xiu added with a smile.
Shen Yin didn't say anything, only nodding her head.
"Husband, I want to talk to you about something. I've been thinking about it since I came here and learned more about you from Sister Xiu, but I didn't know how to start," Shen Yin said to Xu Fang.
"What is it?" Xu Fang asked with curiosity, and Long Xiu also turned her head toward Shen Yin.
"Husband, Sister Xiu told me that you accepted Xu Min as your wife, even though she is your sister. Is that right?" Shen Yin asked with a serious expression.
"Yes, that's right. Do you dislike it?" Xu Fang asked her in return.
"No, no, Husband, don't get me wrong. I don't mean that," Shen Yin replied hastily.
"Then, what did you want to say?" Xu Fang asked her with a smile.
"I… I want to know if you have feelings for Ling Er or Jing Er like Xu Min." Shen Yin asked with hesitation.
"It's not about my feelings, but about theirs. I have a significant space in my heart for my family. If they have any feelings for me like Xu Min and confess, I wouldn't reject their wish. Even if they don't harbor feelings, I'm here to help them whenever and wherever they need me because they are my family," Xu Fang explained with a serious expression.
"So, you want to know if they have feelings for you or not?" Shen Yin nodded and spoke in a hushed tone.
"Why do you want to know their feelings? Yin Er, what's on your mind?" Xu Fang asked curiously, and Long Xiu also awaited her response.
"Nothing, I just want to make them your wives in the future, like Xu Min," Shen Yin replied to Xu Fang with a serious expression.
"What?" Xu Fang displayed a shocked face, but inside, he was suppressing laughter.
"Husband, what happened? Did I say something wrong?" Shen Yin asked with a sad tone, while Long Xiu couldn't help but smile, aware of Xu Fang's plan to make all his family members his wives.
"Yin Er, I'm just shocked. Tell me, Why does my Yin Er want to make her daughters her sisters?" Xu Fang asked Shen Yin with a smile.
"Because in this short time after accepting you as my husband, you've made me feel happier, livelier, and safer. Your approach to saving our family, your genius in everything—you're the best choice for my daughters. I haven't seen anyone as capable as you in all aspects," Shen Yin explained her thoughts about Xu Fang.
"Yin Er, do you know how they'll react when they find out about your idea and your relationship with me?" Xu Fang inquired.
"Husband, I'm aware. That's why I need your help," Shen Yin said to Xu Fang with a mysterious smile.
"Yin Er, what's on your mind?" Xu Fang asked her with a curious gaze.
"Husband, first, I want to know what's on their minds, then I will tell you where I need your help," Shen Yin replied with a smile.
"Okay, now both of you go and cultivate. I'm going to start practicing after cultivating here," Xu Fang instructed, shaking his head. Shen Yin and Long Xiu nodded and proceeded to cultivate.