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In his previous life, although Chen Xuanfeng had been married to Mei Chaofeng for over a decade, they never had any children. Later, he met a tragic end, naturally severing his bloodline. For a man raised in Central Plains' culture, this was a profound regret and sorrow. Therefore, when this life's silver-haired werewolf learned of his own descendant, he felt far more joy and anxiety than an ordinary expectant father.

(Regarding the timing of Guo Jing and Huang Rong's birth in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," it is inherently a bug. According to "Brother Jing," Guo Jing should be older than Huang Rong. When Chen Xuanfeng defected from Peach Blossom Island, Huang Rong was still a fetus; otherwise, her mother would not have died in childbirth three to five years earlier. When Chen Xuanfeng died, Guo Jing was six years old, indicating that the marriage of the Black Wind Twin Devils should have lasted less than five years. However, before Guo Jing was born, Ke Zhen'e of the Seven Freaks of Jiangnan was already blind, and his eyes were gouged out by the Black Wind Twin Devils using the Nine Yin White Bone Claw. After losing his sight, he mastered the art of hearing the wind to identify objects. From this, it can be inferred that Chen Xuanfeng's defection from Peach Blossom Island should have occurred four to five years before Guo Jing's birth. This... means... Huang Rong actually concealed her true age?)

"Come, Catherine, have a fruit."

With a flash of the blade, Chen Xuanfeng peeled the fruit in his hand with flawless knife work. The surface of the peeled fruit was as smooth as polished jade. Then, the fruit unfolded like a lotus flower, layer by layer, into a dozen evenly sliced pieces, which the silver-haired werewolf eagerly presented to the beautiful blonde, completely oblivious to the fact that the small table beside Catherine was already piled high with various dishes, food, and fruits he had previously offered.

Catherine reclined on the long chair, watching her husband, who had completely lost his usual composure and calmness, unsure whether to sigh or smile. Her heart was warm with a mix of emotion and happiness. Over the past few days, Chen Xuanfeng had entirely abandoned his former domineering and aloof demeanor, transforming into a gentle and considerate husband. He took care of her daily, personally cooked, and prepared dishes entirely based on the pregnancy recipes Huang Yaoshi had once prepared for his wife. Each dish was a masterpiece, not only visually appealing and delicious but also nutritionally balanced, especially suited for a pregnant woman's body.

"Alright, alright, don't be so nervous. From early morning until now, you've made seven dishes and peeled fifteen fruits. It's only been three months. Imagine what you'll be like when the due date arrives," Catherine gently pushed away the fruit offered to her lips, saying somewhat helplessly.

Chen Xuanfeng replied with a serious expression, "How can I not be cautious? We've been 'working hard' every night for so long, and only now have we achieved this. Of course, I..."

"You... stop talking," Catherine, though already a married woman, blushed and felt a wave of heat upon hearing Chen Xuanfeng's explicit words. She couldn't help but flick the werewolf's forehead with her finger.

They had been married for nearly four years. Although the times were filled with war and chaos, they had never lacked warmth and affection. Given the fertility of beastmen, they should have had children long ago. However, this couple's situation was somewhat different. The Nine Yin Divine Skill within Chen Xuanfeng's body was the supreme secret method of Taoist health preservation, inherently capable of restraining vitality and locking essence. After Catherine ascended to the Saint Realm, her greatly extended lifespan led to a comprehensive change in her physiological functions. The combination of these factors meant that despite their diligent efforts, they only achieved a bloodline today.

Having his forehead flicked by his beloved wife, Chen Xuanfeng also set down the fruit, taking Catherine's slender hand and gently caressing it while sighing, "I might be a bit too nervous, but you are too careless. You actually went to confront the 'Dragon Saint' without telling me you were pregnant. Do you know how dangerous that was?"

Catherine sighed softly and said gently, "I know, but for the sake of the future, I had to take that risk."

She had discovered her pregnancy two months ago, and now the fetus was not yet three months old. Therefore, her figure had not changed significantly, nor had it affected her mobility. The only reason she returned to Fontainebleau now was to guard against the Supreme Dragon Saint.

The Supreme Dragon Saint, the strongest among human sword saints, had now become a major concern for Chen Xuanfeng and his wife.

If the newly risen young sword saint among humans could still be countered with sheer numbers, then the Dragon Saint, whose power was several times greater, had completely surpassed that level. Without an equally powerful warrior to oppose him, the Dragon Saint could almost ignore any number or tactic, gaining an overwhelming advantage over any enemy. Previously, Fontainebleau had relied on Catherine's strength to balance the Dragon Saint, which also made Catherine a thorn in the side of the Dragon Saint and the entire Sacred Dragon Mountain.

If Catherine remained strong, there would naturally be no need for concern. However, the current issue was that Catherine was pregnant.

Any woman, no matter how strong, becomes incredibly vulnerable when nearing childbirth. If the Dragon Saint were to strike at this time, the consequences would be unbearable for Chen Xuanfeng and Catherine. Although past experiences suggested that the lineage of the Supreme Sword Saint of Sacred Dragon Mountain had always been proud and self-disciplined warriors, unlikely to stoop to attacking a pregnant woman, who could guarantee that? Now, during this decisive battle for the future of their race, many previously upheld principles were already abandoned. Even if the other side resorted to the most despicable actions, if you fell for it, you could only blame your own negligence. Moreover, in terms of despicableness, Chen Xuanfeng's past actions were far from clean. Therefore, rather than expecting the other side to maintain decorum, it was better to prepare in advance.

Catherine returned to Fontainebleau mainly to conceal the news of her pregnancy. After all, in a few months, she would no longer be able to hide the changes in her figure, so it was necessary to plan ahead. At the same time, the attention from the human camp provided her with a stage to execute her deceptive strategies. She believed that after the previous battle, the human side's scrutiny of her would decrease significantly. Although it would not mean they could rest easy, it would at least reduce the level of danger in the future.

This plan, along with the news of her pregnancy, Catherine had not disclosed to Chen Xuanfeng beforehand, knowing that her husband would undoubtedly oppose her intentions. However, for the sake of reducing the potential dangers when their child was born, Catherine was resolute.