Chapter 759: 761, (Second Update)

By now, the big tiger in front of Chu Jin had lost all resemblance to a tiger, and instead seemed like a gentle big cat, walking over to Chu Jin’s side, nuzzling her belly with its head. The other small animals also crowded around Chu Jin, forcibly squeezing Mo Zhixuan out to three meters away.

The ferocious beasts, usually so fearsome, became tame in Chu Jin’s presence, each rubbing against her with their heads, looking for affection.

"How has everyone been these days?" Chu Jin asked with a smile.

The small animals, as if they understood, nodded unanimously.

The big tiger with the beautiful fur was clearly the most spiritually aware among all the animals. It rubbed against Chu Jin’s belly, making strange noises from time to time. While Chu Jin was not paying attention, it spat out its inner core. The inner core glinted with a golden light in the sunshine, but because there were so many small animals around, no one noticed this abnormality.

No sooner had the inner core been spat out than it was absorbed by Chu Jin’s belly. At the same time, the tiger’s fur instantly turned dull and lackluster.

The inner core was a very important thing. However, since the tiger had already offered its inner core to the fetus in Chu Jin’s womb, it had prepared itself for the sacrifice.

Chu Jin also noticed the change and quickly touched the tiger’s head with concern, "Your Majesty, what’s wrong? Are you sick or feeling unwell?" This tiger was the king of the mountain.

The big tiger shook its head, indicating that it was fine.

"I still have some elixirs here that can help you cultivate. Take them and eat." Chu Jin took out a black pill from her pocket and handed it to the big tiger, who did not refuse and licked up the elixir, swallowing it.

After taking the elixir, the big tiger felt much better, though elixirs were still no match for the inner core.

Mo Zhixuan, not far away, also noticed the big tiger’s change. He squinted his eyes, a flicker of doubt passing through them, recognizing the symptoms of a tiger losing its inner core.

Could it be...

With a leap, Mo Zhixuan came to Chu Jin’s side, "You are pregnant and should not be in contact with the small animals for too long. Let’s hurry on our way."

Chu Jin waved to the group of small animals, "We’re going now, goodbye."

Mo Zhixuan reached out and stroked the big tiger’s head and slowly said three words, "Thank you."

Thank you?

Chu Jin slightly raised her eyebrows, looking at Mo Zhixuan and the big tiger, somewhat puzzled about what Mo Zhixuan was thanking for.

The big tiger nuzzled Mo Zhixuan’s palm, looking endearingly clumsy.

Afterward, Mo Zhixuan took Chu Jin to another area, with Little Grey closely following.

As Chu Jin held Mo Zhixuan’s hand, she asked in confusion, "Mo Zhixuan, why did you thank His Majesty just now?" With Mo Zhixuan’s temperament, he wouldn’t casually utter ’thank you’ unless the big tiger had really done something earth-shatteringly significant.

"Thank it for still remembering you," Mo Zhixuan said evenly, "After such a long time, they still recall their lifesaver. For a group of animals whose intelligence has not yet been awakened, this is indeed a very rare feat!"

Chu Jin chuckled, "Sometimes animals can be more affectionate and loyal than humans, actually."

Mo Zhixuan knew she must be reflecting on the unpleasant experiences from her past in the secular world. He embraced her shoulders, consoling her, "Everything from the past is over now."

"Yes," Chu Jin nodded lightly.

Before long, the two arrived at the location of the natural hot spring.

The hot spring was situated in a special place, surrounded by massive rocks and wildflowers and trees forming a natural barrier. From the outside, it was entirely invisible; one could not see the idyllic paradise hidden within, nor the scenery inside.

Wisps of steam rose from the hot spring, surrounded by wildflowers and grasses, so beautiful it seemed like a fairyland on earth. The hot spring was not large, accommodating approximately 8-10 people. Since it was planned in advance for a soak, Chu Jin had placed swimwear in her space.

Soaking in the comfortable hot spring, Chu Jin couldn’t help but remark, "Life would be perfect if there were some rose petals." Wouldn’t it be the epitome of leisure to match the warm hot spring with fresh rose petals?

Mo Zhixuan’s ears twitched, and with a gentle lift of his hand, he brought forth a sound of splashing water. With a sweep of his large hand and a warm breeze, cascades of rose petals rained down from the sky, swirling and fluttering, swiftly covering the entire surface of the water.

"Wow, how beautiful," Chu Jin reached out to catch the petals, looking up at Mo Zhixuan, "Where did you get these rose petals?"

"They are grown in my space." Mo Zhixuan’s voice was deep, and he didn’t even open his eyes. The view before him was too beautiful, he was worried he would lose control of his emotions.

"You, a grown man, actually grow flowers?" Chu Jin raised her eyebrows slightly.

Mo Zhixuan attended to his breathing, focusing internally and silently reciting the Heart Clarity Spell, "No, I’m a small dog."

Chu Jin: "..."

Since pregnant women should not soak in hot springs for extended periods, Chu Jin got out after soaking for about twenty minutes. Mo Zhixuan draped a large bath towel over her, saying softly, "Don’t catch a cold."

By the time Mo Zhixuan changed into his clothes and came out, the sun had turned a golden yellow, painting the trees on the mountain in golden hues.

"Let’s go to the top of the mountain to watch the sunrise," Chu Jin suggested.

"Sure," Mo Zhixuan agreed completely.

Mo Zhixuan also changed into a sweatshirt and jeans. His sweatshirt was the same style as the one Chu Jin was wearing, except it was black, and his jeans were also ripped. On his feet, he wore the same model of white shoes. Such a trendy outfit greatly softened the austere aura around him.

Chu Jin, who was used to seeing Mo Zhixuan in formal attire, was momentarily taken aback to see him dressed so youthfully. She couldn’t help but think that he truly was a walking clothes hanger, able to pull off both formal wear and casual clothing effortlessly.

After a moment, Chu Jin realized that they seemed to be wearing matching couples’ outfits. She hadn’t expected Mr. Mo, a man usually impervious to romance, to have prepared couples’ outfits.

It was indeed a rarity.

"Hey," Chu Jin nudged Mo Zhixuan with her elbow, curious, "when did you buy these clothes?"

The clothes Chu Jin was wearing had also been prepared by Mo Zhixuan, and before this, she had not known that he had prepared matching outfits for them.

"Do you like it?" Mo Zhixuan asked, slightly lowering his gaze.

Chu Jin replied, "I like it. Mo Zhixuan, I’ve found that you look quite good in these youthful clothes, so don’t always wear formal attire, it’s too stern!"

Mo Zhixuan spoke in a deep voice, "I am a fresh young man."

"I’d say you’re more like an aged cured meat," Chu Jin teased.

Mo Zhixuan, unfazed, responded, "Oh, then you must be Mrs. Cured Meat."

Chu Jin: "..." They were really beyond communication.

Shortly after, they reached the top of the mountain.

The mountain was tall, providing a panoramic view of the scenery below. Poland Mountain was a solitary peak, with a broad river about 500 meters wide at its base, completely encircling it. The river was tumultuous, with wild beasts appearing along its banks, and the mountain itself was filled with natural miasma, which meant it was usually untouched by humans. The lack of human interference had helped create Poland Mountain’s perfect ecological environment.

At that moment, in the twilight, the view from the mountaintop was utterly beautiful.

A long river and a round sunset—this was exactly it.

Mo Zhixuan held Chu Jin as they sat on a large boulder, both of them gazing at the golden sunset in silence, simply sitting there and enjoying the crisp bird songs and the gentle breeze brushing past them.

The golden sunlight cast a soft halo around them.

Quiet and beautiful.

Chu Jin leaned against Mo Zhixuan, and after a while, he slowly moved his hand to her abdomen, whispering, "Jin, I feel Bao Bao and Bei Bei saying hello to me."

"Nonsense," Chu Jin laughed softly, "It’s only been a little over a month, they are still little tadpoles, how can they say hello?" It’s only been a month, and she wasn’t showing yet. Normally, pregnant women start to show around the fourth or fifth month, and for twins, it would take at least two months more.

"I really feel it. After all, I am their father," Mo Zhixuan said earnestly.

Chu Jin laughed softly, "And what did they say to you?"

Mo Zhixuan tightened his arms around her waist and, looking into her eyes, whispered, "They said that mom is having a hard time being pregnant and that dad should love mom very much..."

Not until the sun had completely disappeared into the clouds did the two return down the mountain. Back in the cabin, Uncle Wu and Aunt Lin had already prepared dinner, waiting for them to return.

For the next three days, Chu Jin continued to show Mo Zhixuan around the mountain. The two of them almost completely explored Poland Mountain, leaving their footprints in every corner.

In the last few days, they didn’t wander around but stayed in the cabin to keep the elderly company, chatting and talking about daily life. What the elderly needed most was companionship.

Mo Zhixuan broached the subject of moving the two elderly back down the mountain again, but Uncle Wu and Aunt Lin refused once more.

So, they stayed with Uncle Wu and Aunt Lin on the mountain for more than half a month, and on the twentieth day, they finally set off to go down the mountain.

Having lived in the quiet mountain for over twenty days, Chu Jin felt somewhat unaccustomed to leaving. Deep down, she yearned for peace and freedom. She had always had a desire that, when she got older and her children were settled, she would retire to the mountains with Mo Zhixuan, just like Uncle Wu and Aunt Lin.

But that time was still far off—the two little ones in her belly were only two months old.

Although it had only been two months, due to the twins, her lower abdomen was slightly protruding.

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