"I'm worried someone might disrupt our plan!" Tai Shan said, his eyes revealing a hint of concern.

"Who?" the boy asked, "The former City Lord Hua Shan?"

Tai Shan snorted with contempt, "What threat could Hua Shan pose? I'm concerned about that kid named Chen Hao."

As he spoke, Tai Shan's mind was filled with images of Chen Hao.

"Chen Hao?" The boy narrowed his eyes in thought, "Are you referring to the Onmyoji who killed the Black Dragon two years ago?"

"That's right, him!" Tai Shan nodded, "Last night, not long after you left, Hua Shan and he appeared one after another above the East Sea. I'm worried he has now joined Hua Shan's organization. With his current abilities, plus the assistance of people like Campus Hero and others, he's fully capable of ruining our plan."

"Have you investigated him?"

"I started sending people to investigate him two years ago," Tai Shan said, "However, Hua Shan had already erased all the time and history related to him before I could. Later he disappeared for a while, and I thought he had no connection with Hua Shan, but unexpectedly, he showed up again last night."

Seeing Tai Shan's worried expression, the boy sitting opposite him asked, "Do you want me to take care of him personally?"

"No rush, let's see how things go first," Tai Shan hastily shook his head, "You can't show yourself yet, as that might alert Hua Shan to our true intentions, and then all our efforts would be wasted."

"Besides, we still have a fallback plan. If that kid really does thwart our plan this time, we'll strike first and eliminate him!" Tai Shan continued, his expression relaxing slightly.

"Regarding that guy named Chen Hao, do you really know nothing about him?" the boy pressed on.

"I do know one thing," a glint of light appeared in Tai Shan's eyes, "Funny enough, you and he were born on the same day."

"Oh?" The boy smiled with interest, then stood up and walked toward the window.

Looking out at the quiet street, he chuckled, "I'd indeed like to meet this guy who shares my birth date."

...

...

Early morning.

Netherworld City.

Upon opening her eyes and not seeing Chen Hao by her side, Ye Yuqiao's heart suddenly panicked.

"Chen Hao, where did you go?" She hurriedly sent a secret message to Chen Hao, her face showing a touch of grievance.

"I'm here!" just then, Chen Hao pushed the door open and came in, carrying a steaming plate of food.

After placing the plate on the table, Chen Hao walked over to the bed, carefully helping Ye Yuqiao up from the bed while saying, "Wife, good morning! A new day has come, remember to stay happy, okay?"

"Husband, good morning!" Ye Yuqiao's face turned slightly red, and then she hugged Chen Hao, "As long as you're by my side, I feel especially happy."

"Time for breakfast. I prepared two bowls of porridge, a plate of fruit, four eggs, two bowls of soy milk, a youtiao, your favorite toast, and..."

"Stop, that's enough!" Ye Yuqiao interrupted Chen Hao with a gloomy face, "Chen Hao, are you feeding a pig?"

"No, this is a nutritious breakfast prepared just for your tastes," Xie Xiaofeng reassured.

"But how can I possibly eat so much by myself!" Ye Yuqiao said with a hint of helplessness.

"How can you not eat?" Chen Hao looked at her seriously. "You can't forget that you're not alone; you have a little princess and a little prince in your tummy. You need to eat more, so they don't go hungry and start fighting for nutrients, making you uneasy."

"But still..."

"No buts, just eat a little more. You're already so thin, this is a good chance to put on some weight!" Chen Hao gave Ye Yuqiao no opportunity to argue.

Ye Yuqiao sighed resignedly and then leaned into Chen Hao's arms, thinking to herself that this must be what they call "happy troubles."

After breakfast, Chen Hao supported Ye Yuqiao as they strolled around the yard and basked in the sun before heading back to their room.

Once back in the room, Ye Yuqiao sat on the bed and talked to the baby in her belly, while Chen Hao browsed through a parenting book that Tang Jing and Xie Xiaofeng had recently picked up.

"Yuqiao!" Chen Hao suddenly put down the book and sat excitedly on the edge of the bed.

Ye Yuqiao looked puzzled and asked, "What's up?"

"The book says that after five months of pregnancy, the baby inside starts teething. I was wondering if I could use Nether Vision to see our baby's teeth."

Ye Yuqiao laughed and gently tapped Chen Hao on the forehead, "Silly, they're just starting to grow teeth; it'll be a while before we can see them. Besides, you're not allowed to use Nether Vision to peek at our child now. We have to save the surprise until the very last moment, when they are born, that's when we get to see what they look like."

"All right," Chen Hao agreed, though his face fell a bit in disappointment.

"What's wrong?" Ye Yuqiao pinched Chen Hao's cheek. "Feeling hard done by? Come on, you're about to become a father, yet you're still acting like a child."

"Not at all!" Chen Hao shook his head. "I just can't wait to see our kids. I wish they could be born sooner so you'd suffer less."

"It's fine, not suffering at all," Ye Yuqiao replied with a clear smile. "Both of them are gifts you've given me; I just don't want to unwrap them yet."

Chen Hao was touched by Ye Yuqiao's clear smile. "Yuqiao, you're wonderful! I thought you'd be a bit irritable during pregnancy, but not only have you not been, you've been even more gentle and considerate than before."

"Because I'm married to you now. I want to give you all my best. Moreover, I wouldn't want my bad mood to affect our babies. I hope they grow up to be like you, always able to cheer me up, optimistic babies!"

Hearing Ye Yuqiao's words, Chen Hao couldn't help but lean in to kiss her.

After they parted, just as Chen Hao was talking to Ye Yuqiao's belly, there was a sudden knock at the door.

"Your Majesty, the Yang King, there are two people from the mortal world outside seeking an audience. They claim to be friends of the Yang King," declared a voice outside.

"Friends!" Chen Hao stood up, his gaze shifting in the direction of the Yang King's Mansion. He activated the Nether Vision Technique, and within two seconds, his vision pierced through several thick walls, reaching the gates of the Yang King's Mansion. There he saw Ye Fei and Tai Shan standing anxiously at the front gate, waiting.

"It's Ye Fei and Tai Shan!" Chen Hao exclaimed in surprise. "What brings them to the Netherworld?"

"The people from Netherworld City have the ability to enter here," Ye Yuqiao explained. "Have you forgotten? Twenty years ago, that ghost baby was brought into the Netherworld by Tai Shan. Chen Hao, what could they be here for?"

"It must be about the incident that happened the night before last. I told you about it yesterday; a mountain suddenly appeared in the East Sea, with a huge concentration of beast energy gathering at its peak."

"It seems they've come to ask for your help in the mortal world," Ye Yuqiao's expression darkened, and she began to feel uneasy at the thought of being separated from Chen Hao.

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