Douluo: Marrying a Wife to Become a God, Having Children for Blessings

The night was deep, and a gentle drizzle pattered down from the sky.

Tian Buyi walked alone along the winding garden path, his hands clasped behind his back, his brows furrowed in contemplation.

The more he thought about it, the more tonight's events seemed bizarre.

Su Ru had said she was going to see Tian Ling'er, yet she never returned.

When he asked Tian Ling'er, she claimed she hadn't seen her.

He assumed Su Ru had gone to Xiaozhu Peak to find Shui Yue, but she wasn't there either.

Yet when he returned, Su Ru was back in Tian Ling'er's room.

Where had she been during that missing period?

Could Tian Ling'er have been lying?

And if Su Ru intended to stay with Tian Ling'er, she should have at least informed him.

It made no sense.

No matter how he thought about it, it didn't add up.

Frustrated, Tian Buyi kicked a clump of grass by the roadside. The weeds, already soaked by rain, trembled under the force, their leaves glistening with droplets.

He wanted to go back and ask, but it was already midnight. Since Su Ru was at Tian Ling'er's place, she was safe. He had no choice but to suppress his doubts and ask in the morning.

Striding toward his own quarters, he traversed the familiar path.

For some reason, the narrow and winding trail seemed much wider than usual tonight.

"Have I lost weight?"

An absurd thought flashed through his mind, but he dismissed it and entered his room, shutting the door behind him.

—

"Just kill me."

Su Ru pressed her lips tightly together, speaking woodenly.

"Is Madam dissatisfied?"

Zhou Yi chuckled, whispering softly in her ear.

Su Ru remained silent.

She was too satisfied.

Which made her feel guilty toward Tian Buyi.

But what could she do?

Zhou Yi was stronger than Tian Buyi.

More handsome, infinitely charismatic—what woman could resist?

Especially when he had wealth to match, casually turning a narrow village path into a spacious avenue.

"How could I bear to kill you, Madam?"

Zhou Yi smiled, withdrawing his hand and producing a pill. "This is a Youth Retaining Pill. Not only will it grant eternal youth, but it can even restore your youthful years. A small token of my regard."

"I don't want it!"

Su Ru turned her head away. Though stunned by the pill's miraculous effects, she refused to accept anything from Zhou Yi—not even a single speck.

"Come now, open your mouth."

He brought the pill to her lips, its delicate fragrance invading her senses.

Though she didn't know if the Youth Retaining Pill truly had the effects Zhou Yi claimed, her experience told her it was extraordinary—far more precious and potent than even Tian Buyi's famed Yellow Elixir.

"I will never take anything from you!"

Su Ru declared firmly.

Especially considering that just moments ago, the very hand offering her the pill had been—

What a shameless scoundrel!

"Ah… mmph—"

With just a slight movement, Zhou Yi easily forced the pill into her mouth.

"Cough, cough…"

Su Ru choked, coughing violently—partly from being caught off guard, partly in an attempt to spit the pill out.

But how could one expel what had already been swallowed? The Youth Retaining Pill melted upon contact with her tongue, making it impossible.

Weakly, she slumped against the windowsill. Outside, the rain continued its soft drizzle.

Droplets seemed to drift into the room.

A small pool of water formed on the floor beneath the window.

The night sky was as heavy and somber as her sinking heart.

Meanwhile, Zhou Yi was the complete opposite. His heart soared as if he had ascended to the peak of a mountain.

Time passed.

The rain finally ceased.

As the murky night sky welcomed the first rays of dawn, its darkness slowly gave way to light.

Su Ru gazed at the breaking dawn, her eyes flickering. Then, suddenly sensing something, she gasped in shock:

"No!"

"Madam, no need to be so reserved. As the saying goes, courtesy demands reciprocity."

Zhou Yi shook his head slightly, pulling Su Ru into a firm embrace. "Madam was such a gracious host, treating me with the finest spring tea upon my arrival. How could I leave without leaving behind a small token in return?"

Su Ru's body instantly stiffened. A small token?

That was everything!

And so much of it—worth countless fortunes!

How could she possibly accept it?

Zhou Yi seemed to read her thoughts. Pressing a light kiss to her flushed cheek, he said, "Madam, there's no need to feel burdened. I truly like you."

Though Zhou Yi was often smooth-tongued, these words were heartfelt.

There was no denying it.

He genuinely liked Su Ru.

She was extraordinary.

No wonder Ah Man had such unique tastes.

Perhaps it wasn't without reason.

"Are you satisfied now? Can you leave?"

Su Ru glared at Zhou Yi coldly.

"Sigh, if you insist… I'll visit you another day, then."

Zhou Yi sighed, giving her one last lingering touch before finally departing, vanishing from the room.

Of course,

Before leaving, he lifted the restrictions placed on Tian Ling'er.

"Whew…"

Su Ru suddenly felt empty inside. She collapsed onto the floor, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

"Who is he, really?"

Recalling Zhou Yi's unfathomable abilities, she felt both awe and fear. Staring at the rainwater pooled beneath the window, her heart was a tumult of emotions.

It was something she had never felt before.

But she was already someone else's wife.

"Buyi… I'm sorry…"

"Mm…"

At that moment, Tian Ling'er stirred, letting out a soft moan and turning over in her sleep.

Su Ru jolted awake.

In an instant, the strength she had just lost returned. She rushed forward and, without hesitation, knocked the drowsy Tian Ling'er unconscious with a slap.

Tian Ling'er: "…"

"Hiss…"

Su Ru winced—her injuries flaring up from the exertion.

Thinking about how badly she had been hurt, she grew even more curious about Tian Ling'er.

She pulled back the blankets and examined her condition.

"How is this possible?"

Su Ru was stunned.

There wasn't a single trace of injury on Tian Ling'er's body.

Had she been seeing things last night?

Was it all just some bizarre dream?

But her own wounds—and the state of Tian Ling'er's bedding—

Everything pointed to the fact that last night was real.

"How did he do it?"

"What kind of divine ability is this?"

Su Ru's fear of Zhou Yi deepened.

Too terrifying.

Too monstrous.

He wasn't human.

"This must never reach Buyi's ears. Otherwise, he'll definitely challenge Zhou Yi—and how could he possibly survive?"

After weighing the risks, Su Ru decided to keep it a secret.

She didn't want anything to happen to Tian Buyi.

And so,

Gritting her teeth, enduring the pain, she took over Tian Ling'er's usual chores—cleaning the room, washing her clothes and bedding…

Tian Ling'er woke up to see Su Ru tidying up her bed and was utterly stunned.

"Mother… why are you here?"

"Why shouldn't I be here?"

"Mother… what did you see?"

"I was right here. What do you think I saw?"

Su Ru pointed to the wardrobe beside her.

Tian Ling'er felt as if she had been struck by lightning. A sudden realization dawned upon her—last night, when Tian Buyi had come looking for Su Ru, she hadn't seen her.

So, Su Ru had been hiding behind the wardrobe the entire time…

Which meant Su Ru had witnessed everything between her and Zhou Yi.

Shame and fury surged through Tian Ling'er. She shoved Su Ru and exclaimed, "I hate you!"

"Stop making a fuss!"

Su Ru grabbed Tian Ling'er's arm and whispered, "Go ahead and shout if you want your father to find out."

Tian Ling'er froze, eyes widening in disbelief. "Mother… you mean, you won't tell him?"

Su Ru nodded. "I'll keep this a secret for now, but you have to listen to me. Understood?"

At this moment, Su Ru was unwilling to involve Tian Buyi until she had fully understood Zhou Yi's background and devised a way to deal with him.

As for Tian Ling'er…

Looking at her daughter's expression, Su Ru knew she couldn't stop her. The most she could do was temporarily let things be.

Tian Ling'er hesitated before asking, "So… you're not against it?"

Su Ru let out a soft hum, though inwardly, she opposed it with every fiber of her being.

Overjoyed, Tian Ling'er threw her arms around Su Ru. "Mother, you're the best! I love you!"

Su Ru: "…"

Just moments ago, she was hated.

Now, she was loved.

This child sure changed faces fast.

After a brief silence, Su Ru suddenly asked, "Ling'er, why don't you have any injuries?"

Considering Zhou Yi's strength—and the fact that Su Ru had seen him being rather rough before—this was unexpected.

Tian Ling'er blushed slightly but spoke with pride. "Of course, it's because Brother Zhou Yi healed me! No matter what kind of wound, all he has to do is lightly brush his fingers over it, and it vanishes!"

Su Ru was startled. "Zhou Yi has such an ability?"

That meant his own regenerative power was incredibly formidable—far beyond what she had initially imagined.

"Tell me, how did you two meet?"

"It was in the back mountain…"

As Tian Ling'er recounted the story, Su Ru's mind was filled with curses. She hadn't expected that Zhou Yi had claimed Tian Ling'er's first encounter right there in the bamboo forest.

Scoundrel! Absolutely shameless!

"Enough! Stop talking. If this goes on any longer, someone might notice something!"* Tian Ling'er huffed.*

She then picked up the clothes and bedding Su Ru had prepared earlier and went to wash them.

Su Ru followed along to help, though her injuries made every movement a struggle.

That bastard!

He healed Tian Ling'er, but he left me like this!

Before long, Tian Buyi arrived.

"Madam!"

Upon seeing Su Ru, his eyes widened in disbelief.

He rubbed his eyes vigorously.

No, he wasn't seeing things.

Was he dreaming?

"W-what's wrong?" Su Ru's heart leaped into her throat. For some reason, she felt guilty.

Although Zhou Yi hadn't concealed her injuries, she was, after all, Tian Buyi's wife. He wouldn't notice anything unless they were… intimate.

And that was exactly why Zhou Yi hadn't healed her.

With lingering wounds, Su Ru would instinctively keep her distance from Tian Buyi.

"Madam… you… you've become younger!"

Tian Buyi stammered in astonishment.

Su Ru's mind flashed back to the Youth Retaining Pill that Zhou Yi had forcibly made her take. She quickly grabbed a mirror.

Tian Ling'er, noticing as well, finally took a proper look at her mother's face.

It was true—Su Ru had become much younger.

Earlier, she hadn't dared to meet Su Ru's gaze, too consumed with her own emotions to notice. But now, she saw it clearly—Su Ru looked no older than a girl in her twenties. However, her natural grace and maturity remained, giving her an allure that younger women lacked.

Staring into the mirror, Su Ru saw a reflection identical to her youth. She could hardly believe her own eyes.

"It's real…"

The Youth Retaining Pill's effect was beyond anything she had imagined.

She had initially doubted it, but now, there was no denying it.

That rogue… he had actually been willing to give her such a priceless pill.

But a rogue was still a rogue.

She would never forgive him.

Meanwhile.

High above Qingyun Sect, Zhou Yi drifted leisurely in the sky. He adjusted his belt, satisfaction written all over his face.

Su Ru was exquisite.

And he was thoroughly pleased.

"Now then, time to check out her senior sister."

With that, Zhou Yi made his way toward Xiaozhu Peak.

Su Ru was from Xiaozhu Peak, and its head, Master Shui Yue, was her senior sister.

Xiaozhu Peak.

Back Mountain.

The bamboo forest swayed gently in the mountain breeze, lush greenery stretching endlessly. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows upon the earth.

The damp soil held the scent of fresh growth, with tiny bamboo shoots poking through the ground, full of life.

From the depths of the forest came the crisp calls of birds, blending with the unique, refreshing fragrance of bamboo.

Taking a deep breath, Zhou Yi exhaled in contentment. The air here was free from the vulgarity of the mortal world—an oasis of tranquility, a haven cherished by cultivators.

Unknowingly, he had wandered to a secluded spot known as Moonwatching Terrace.

"I was looking for Shui Yue, but it seems my heart led me here instead… Seems like what I truly long for is Xueqi."

Zhou Yi shook his head and looked ahead.

Bathed in the soft glow of dawn, a woman dressed in white stood silently at the edge of the terrace, gazing toward the rising sun.

Her figure, draped in flowing white robes, seemed almost ethereal—an otherworldly beauty untouched by mortal dust.

Sensing something, Lu Xueqi slowly turned around.

Seeing Zhou Yi, she furrowed her brows. "Who are you?"

She assumed he was a disciple of Qingyun Sect.

Zhou Yi smiled. "Zhou Yi."

For a brief moment, Lu Xueqi was taken aback by his striking appearance, but she quickly regained her composure.

By convention, disciples usually introduced themselves along with their sect branch.

Could it be that Zhou Yi was famous enough that his name alone should be recognized?

"Senior Brother Zhou, do you need something from me?" Her voice was calm, indifferent, devoid of emotion.

"A fairy like you watching the sunrise alone—isn't that too lonely?"

Zhou Yi took a step forward. The sunlight illuminated Lu Xueqi's fair skin, making it appear almost translucent—flawless, mesmerizing.

"If you have no business with me, please leave. I must resume my cultivation." Lu Xueqi issued a cold dismissal.

"I'll help you cultivate!"

In an instant, Zhou Yi stepped forward.

Lu Xueqi's eyes widened in shock as she found herself enveloped in his embrace.

A chill ran down her spine, her face flashing with astonishment, swiftly replaced by indignation.

She had never imagined that someone so seemingly refined would act so brazenly.

And to think that Qingyun Sect, a righteous sect, had such a person among them!

More importantly—did he have no fear of her master?

Did he not know that Master Shuiyue, though a woman, had a fiery temper?

"Let go!"

Lu Xueqi struggled, but Zhou Yi's cultivation was unfathomable—her strength was like a drop of water in an endless sea.

"If you don't release me, I will call for my master!"

"Go ahead." Zhou Yi chuckled.

"Master—" Lu Xueqi barely got a word out before Zhou Yi silenced her.

Her body stiffened, eyes widening in disbelief.

He dared…?

Unforgivable.

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