Douluo Dalu: Beginning with Signing in with Yan Lingji

Chapter 173: What? Pregnant?

"Keep staring, and your eyes are going to fall out," Ning Rongrong teased, pinching Zhao Ming's waist gently with a playful smile.

Ning Rongrong didn't pinch hard—it didn't hurt; in fact, it felt quite comfortable.

"My disciple is leaving; can't I just take one last look?" Zhao Ming said, trying to sound righteous.

"Yeah, right, disciple. I don't believe that for a second," Ning Rongrong retorted, giving him a suspicious look. She knew Zhao Ming too well. Maybe for now, Huo Wu was just his disciple, but who knows what might happen in a few days?

"Believe it or not." Zhao Ming grinned, looking Ning Rongrong up and down. "I reckon it won't be long before we earn that diamond badge. You'd better start thinking about how you're going to compensate me. Even though I said I don't want *that* anymore, I'll still need some kind of reward."

"You!" Ning Rongrong glared at him, her cheeks puffing slightly as her heart raced. "If you dare to take it, go ahead. I don't care."

"You said it yourself." Zhao Ming smiled mischievously.

"What are you two talking about? I feel like something's off," Xiao Wu walked over, looking suspiciously at Zhao Ming and Ning Rongrong.

"Don't say a word," Ning Rongrong quickly blushed and covered Zhao Ming's mouth.

"Alright, I won't say anything," Zhao Ming chuckled. This was their little secret, and he wasn't about to spill it.

"Xiao Wu, where were you yesterday? I couldn't find you," Zhao Ming asked, frowning slightly. After dinner, he hadn't seen Xiao Wu, and she wasn't at the battle arena either.

Hearing his question, a soft smile appeared on Xiao Wu's face as she looked at him with a gentle gaze.

She took Zhao Ming's arm without saying a word and led him to a quieter area. They walked quite a distance before stopping.

Xiao Wu nervously looked around to make sure no one was nearby, then finally relaxed.

"What's going on?" Zhao Ming asked, seeing her act so cautiously. It was the first time he'd seen her like this.

Instead of answering, Xiao Wu leaned in and pressed her soft lips against his.

Hanging onto his neck, she kissed him passionately, only pulling away after a long while.

"What's up?" Zhao Ming asked, gently stroking Xiao Wu's hair, noticing the excitement and the rosy glow on her face. He had never seen her so happy before.

"I'm pregnant." Xiao Wu looked down, her eyes gleaming with shyness but also with joy.

"Pregnant with what?" Zhao Ming frowned, not understanding what she meant.

"Are you dense?" Xiao Wu pouted, rolling her eyes at him before explaining, "I mean, you're going to be a father."

"Really?" Zhao Ming was stunned for a moment, then his face lit up with joy. He picked Xiao Wu up and spun her around in excitement. His beloved Xiao Wu was really carrying his child.

"Of course it's true. Yesterday, I went to the hospital to check, and the doctor confirmed it," Xiao Wu said with a happy smile. She felt fortunate. Even if Zhao Ming had other girls around him in the future, she would always hold a special place—she was the first to carry his child.

"You're amazing, sweetheart." Zhao Ming grinned. "But I wonder how long it'll take."

After his initial excitement, Zhao Ming felt a pang of concern. After all, he hadn't had enough freedom to roam and explore yet.

If there was a child now, how could he still enjoy life?

But he knew the system might have an answer.

"System, how long will Xiao Wu carry our baby?" Zhao Ming asked anxiously.

"Host, there's no need to worry. Generally speaking, the higher the life level of the parents, the longer the gestation period. So, you won't be a father anytime soon."

"Host possesses the Immortal Phoenix bloodline, and Xiao Wu is a hundred-thousand-year soul beast reincarnated. Even though you both are in human form, your life levels far surpass that of ordinary humans. The pregnancy period for your offspring will be much longer. I estimate it will take at least ten years, given how powerful the Immortal Phoenix bloodline is. Life forms of such high levels naturally require longer gestation."

"Moreover, if Xiao Wu and you manage to reach godhood before the child is born, the pregnancy could take even longer—decades or even centuries," the system explained.

"Really?" Zhao Ming let out a long sigh of relief, feeling the weight lift off his shoulders.

A smile spread across Zhao Ming's face. For now, he didn't have to worry about becoming a father anytime soon.

With a gestation period of at least ten years, he had plenty of time to enjoy life.

In ten years, with the system's help, he would have already become a god by then. The child might take even longer to be born, giving him plenty of time to do everything he wanted. By then, having a child wouldn't be a problem. Once he reached godhood, he planned to use the best resources to raise his child. In *Battle Through the Heavens*, Xiao Yan's child was born at the Dou Zong level. His child, on the other hand, would be born a god.

Now that Xiao Wu was carrying his child, Zhao Ming wondered what Tang San would think if he found out. Tang San would probably go mad and come at him with everything he had.

But Zhao Ming no longer saw Tang San as a threat.

Soon enough, after he settled everything here, he would take care of him.

He could already imagine the look on Tang San's face when he found out—regret, anger? Sending Tang San off with regret and hatred would be quite satisfying.

Tang San, oh Tang San, it's not my fault you're no longer the protagonist. There can't be two tigers on one mountain, and Zhao Ming had no intention of letting someone else with hacks and talent live in this world.

Besides, Tang Hao had already gone down; it was time for Tang San to join him. Wouldn't it be nice for the family to reunite?

"What are you thinking about? Aren't you happy about the baby?" Xiao Wu asked nervously, seeing the expression on Zhao Ming's face.

"Of course not! I couldn't be happier," Zhao Ming laughed, holding Xiao Wu close with a gentle smile.

Xiao Wu was his, and only his. Tang San was nothing.

"I knew it." Xiao Wu smiled brightly.

"From now on, you need to take care of yourself and eat a little more every day," Zhao Ming said softly.

"Okay, I will." Xiao Wu's eyes sparkled with joy. "But it's still early. I have a feeling it'll be a long time before our child is born."

"How do you know?" Zhao Ming teased, pinching her cheek gently.

"I'm the mother; of course, I can sense it," Xiao Wu replied with a blissful smile. It was her and Zhao Ming's child—no matter how long it took, she was happy.

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