My System Is Three Thousand Years Early

Seven days had flown by in the blink of an eye, and the weather had turned much hotter.

The Million Specie Garden, once devastated by the Abyss Demon Emperor, had been tidied up and organized anew. The flowers and plants in the courtyard shone resplendently under the sunlight.

In the courtyard.

Cheng Guang was cultivating.

Martial Cultivation and Spirit Dao progressed side by side.

Because Cheng Guang's Spirit Dao cultivation had been elevated to the Heavenly Human Realm by the Fruits of Path to Divinity — though it was just a false Heavenly Human Realm — the gap with his Martial Cultivation had become noticeably wider.

At this time, as Cheng Guang continued his Martial Cultivation and practiced the Martial Arts, tempering his body, it felt somewhat hollow.

Even so, Cheng Guang did not slack off, practicing diligently every day.

With every move and stance, every muscle, every inch of skin, and every bone in Cheng Guang's body vibrated continuously.

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Between the bones, the sound of metal striking iron rang incessantly.

After a long while.

Cheng Guang finally stood still and ended his practice.

The Qi swirling around his body also began to subside gradually.

"Now with my Spirit Dao, there's no need to cultivate much; just steadily growing my Primordial Spirit to perfectly wield the power of the Fruits of Path to Divinity will suffice," he said.

"As for Martial Cultivation, it ensures I have a strong physique. Having just a Primordial Spirit without a body to sustain it is ultimately like building castles in the air," he thought.

"The higher my cultivation, the more I feel that practicing both Martial Cultivation and Spirit Dao may be what all cultivators in this world should pursue," Cheng Guang reflected.

"But the vast majority of people cannot cultivate both at the same time. Moreover, below the Heavenly Human Realm, there is no need to cultivate both, so most people only follow one path — and even from that, a variety of other cultivation paths have evolved," he contemplated silently.

Cheng Guang was making plans in his heart.

Inside the Million Specie Garden.

Qing Luan and Ning Qianxue were cooking together.

Ning Qianxue seemed to cook often as well, getting along extremely well with Qing Luan. The two, clad in blue-flowered aprons, bustled about the side kitchen, tending the stove and busy with stir-frying and cooking meals.

It was evident that Duke Zhen's Mansion did not lack servants.

Even Qing Luan could simply serve Cheng Guang well, and there would naturally be lower-ranking servants to tend to them.

Yet they preferred it otherwise.

They found joy amidst the smoke of cooking oils, preparing dishes.

And unexpectedly, this simple joy gave Cheng Guang a sense of home.

So Cheng Guang did not say much, letting the two of them be.

At this moment, as if he had suddenly heard something, Cheng Guang turned to look beside him.

"Princely Heir."

Qin Yanqiu, with her silver hair tied up, dressed in battle armor and clutching a silver sword, walked over leisurely.

Her cool eyes watched Cheng Guang, now showing a softness that had not been there before.

"What's the matter?"

Cheng Guang, smiling, looked at Qin Yanqiu and asked.

Qin Yanqiu had only just taken off this suit of armor not long ago, so why was she wearing it again?

Cheng Guang was about to ask.

But Qin Yanqiu spoke first.

"Princely Heir, I think I am pregnant. Life is worry-free within Duke Zhen's Mansion, but it's not to my liking," she said.

"I want to return to North City and hope the Princely Heir agrees," she added.

Qin Yanqiu's cool voice entered Cheng Guang's ears without much emotion.

Even though she was pregnant.

Qin Yanqiu didn't exhibit the happiness and excitement that other women typically would.

For her, it seemed just an ordinary occurrence.

And there was a sense of relief as though a shackle had been lifted from her.

After all, they had agreed from the beginning that once Qin Yanqiu became pregnant, she would be allowed to return to North City.

Facing Qin Yanqiu's impending departure and learning of her pregnancy, Cheng Guang's happiness was somewhat diluted.

Cheng Guang hesitated for a moment, then looked at Qin Yanqiu and asked, "When will you leave?"

Qin Yanqiu replied, "Now, I suppose."

"So soon?" Cheng Guang raised his eyebrows slightly.

Qin Yanqiu nodded, "The movements of Demon Beasts on the Border Area have been increasing. The Duke of the State intends to give me control over the Northern Expedition Army and is urging me to return as soon as possible."

"Don't worry, I will take good care of the child," she assured him.

"After the birth, I will send the child back to you," she promised.

Cheng Guang agreed, but hearing Qin Yanqiu mention the increasing disturbances of Demon Beasts, his eyebrows furrowed slightly.

If he remembered correctly.

The Border Area of the Great Yuan Dynasty was near North City, wasn't it?

If the Great Yuan Dynasty planned to launch a surprise attack on Great Zhou, they couldn't bypass North City.

Could those disturbances of Demon Beasts be the doings of the Great Yuan Dynasty?

Cheng Guang had no evidence and was not too clear about it, so he could only remind Qin Yanqiu, "When you get back to North City, please remind my grandfather to be cautious of Great Yuan."

Qin Yanqiu's cold eyes fixed on Cheng Guang, manifesting a momentary confusion, clearly not understanding what Cheng Guang meant by suddenly bringing this up.

Why should they be wary of Great Yuan?

Qin Yanqiu was puzzled.

So she simply watched Cheng Guang.

But she did not voice her doubts and waited for Cheng Guang to explain himself.

Noticing Qin Yanqiu's expression and seeing that she had not made any move, still waiting for him to elaborate, Cheng Guang smiled and said, "I suspect that Great Yuan may be up to something these days. Almost all the Sky-Men in the world have disappeared, but the emperor of Great Yuan did not enter the Secret Realm and was nowhere to be seen.

He could've secretly vanished as well, or he might be unscathed."

"Great Yuan might attempt a sneak attack on North City to invade Great Zhou. Be extra careful while you are there," he cautioned.

Qin Yanqiu listened to Cheng Guang's words, her cool eyes flickering thoughtfully.