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Thinking this way, Chen Xuanfeng calmly left the southeastern front and returned to the rear city of Fontainebleau. Previously, he had stationed at the front to counterbalance the human Sword Saints, but after this magical ritual, the young human Sword Saints were inevitably suspicious and wary. By withdrawing with an enigmatic demeanor, he made them hesitate to act rashly, achieving a better effect than direct confrontation.

Of course, this *empty fort strategy* effect was merely incidental. The real reason Chen Xuanfeng was eager to return to the rear was the woman he cared for deeply—his wife, Catherine.

From the southeastern front to Fontainebleau, the distance spanned over a thousand kilometers, but with the White Dragon as his mount, Chen Xuanfeng arrived in just one day.

The Green City Fortress still stood tall above Fontainebleau, its bronze-colored massive castle exuding a majestic aura like a primordial beast. The city below, however, had grown several times larger since its founding. Under Chen Xuanfeng's rule, the land now stretched from the icy plains in the north to the deserts in the south, forming a complete commercial artery. Every day, merchants traveled incessantly between the north and south, undeterred even by war. Located at a strategic crossroads, Fontainebleau naturally flourished, its scale continuously expanding. Though it still couldn't compare to major hubs like Diamond Port or Shattered Star Abyss, it had become one of the notable large cities in the western continent.

When Chen Xuanfeng first started, he was short on troops, even needing to hire hands from the Minos tribe to barely construct the city's defense system. However, times had changed. Now, under the command of the silver-haired werewolf, the combined armies of various races numbered in the hundreds of thousands, with only the most elite and loyal troops stationed at the Green City Fortress.

Originally, Catherine, as the second-in-command of Fontainebleau and often the de facto military leader, should have been stationed at the front. Indeed, until recently, she had been doing just that. Apart from occasional inspections of various military towns, she had been stationed at "Qingpuluo City," which gathered nearly thirty percent of Fontainebleau's forces. There, she not only commanded the army, suppressing the expeditionary forces from the eastern continent, but also used her immense Saint-level Combat Power to remotely contain the "Supreme Dragon Saint" of Sacred Dragon Mountain. A beauty who shouldered the immense responsibility of guarding half the realm, Catherine was widely revered in the Fontainebleau army and even the entire beastmen alliance, earning her the title of a military goddess.

However, two months ago, this beautiful and powerful "Holy War Martial Emperor" suddenly left the front and returned to the rear city of Fontainebleau, living a reclusive life. The official explanation was that this red-haired Holy War Martial Emperor was preparing to enter seclusion to seek a breakthrough, aiming to surpass the "Dragon Saint" in future battles.

However, it seemed that humans did not believe this explanation. After much speculation, several human leaders concluded that Catherine's power had faltered, forcing her to retreat and avoid battle. After all, the beastmen's sacred seals, unlike humans', were overwhelmingly domineering, relying solely on the tough physique of the "Emperor Martial Overlord Art" to withstand, making their safety quite unreliable. It wouldn't be strange if something went wrong.

However, this speculation was completely proven to be wishful thinking after Catherine single-handedly slaughtered over a hundred human assassin experts who came to test her, and then fought the "Dragon Saint" to a draw. Some even believed the entire incident was a beastmen conspiracy to lure human experts to their deaths. But after that, Catherine did not return to the front, continuing her life in Fontainebleau, gradually making humans truly believe she was in seclusion for cultivation.

So, what was the truth?

The garden atop the Green City Fortress, where Chen Xuanfeng and Catherine had their first duel, had been renovated again. The ground was padded with two meters of soil, and the surroundings and ceiling were enclosed with high-quality glass from the desert, forming a greenhouse. Inside, over a hundred species of beautiful flowers and plants from various regions were cultivated, along with artificial streams, ponds, and even small waterfalls. A precise magical system ensured continuous water flow, blooming flowers, and a perpetual spring atmosphere.

In the white pavilion at the center of the garden, a beautiful woman in a light blue, form-fitting long dress sat somewhat lazily on a chaise lounge padded with soft fur. Her golden hair was simply tied up at the back, and the afternoon sunlight filtered through the leaves, dappling her slightly drooping bangs. Even the two long strands of hair hanging by her temples shimmered with a faint golden glow, making her as captivating as a painting, enchanting all who saw her.

Except... if not for the silver-haired werewolf ruining the atmosphere, it would have been perfect.

If judged purely by appearance, this silver-haired werewolf was quite handsome, standing beside the golden-haired woman without looking out of place. However, compared to the serene and peaceful atmosphere of the garden, the werewolf's current actions were like a mouse with its tail on fire, circling around the golden-haired woman, smiling obsequiously and trying to please her in every way. If he had a tail, it would be wagging like a dog eager to please its master.

Of course, the golden-haired beauty was Catherine, and the white-haired dog—no, the silver-haired werewolf—Chen Xuanfeng himself.

Given Chen Xuanfeng's character and demeanor, even in front of his beloved wife, he would never devolve into a "little white" state (Chen Xuanfeng: Uh... author, what's a "little white"? Guan Canghai: A silly white-haired pet dog from an anime called Crayon Shin-chan, which you would never encounter in your time and experience. Chen Xuanfeng: I... %*$#@$%!!). However, exceptions exist, and there are always things in this world that can make Chen Xuanfeng flustered and anxious, such as...

Such as Catherine being pregnant.

*Heroic Werewolf Scroll* Chapter 60: Subtle Words Conceal Worries

Some things can instantly upend a person's life, and having a child is one of them. For Chen Xuanfeng, whose soul came from another world, this was even more so.