The shimmering blue interface floating before his eyes struck Wei Yuan with the same force as his first glimpse of Qin Shiyue's staggering beauty. He wondered if he was hallucinating, his body finally rebelling after the night's exertions. His focus narrowed on the floating script. With a steady hand, he reached out and pressed the glowing "Yes." The disembodied woman's voice chimed in his mind once more. "[Newcomer's Auspicious Pouch has been claimed.]" As the notification faded, an array of items materialized in the air before him. "[Congratulations, Host, for obtaining: one Dragon and Tiger Pill, one Realm Breaking Pill, a Heavenly Vulture Hand-Cannon with five hundred bullets, fifty Thunderclap Orbs, and one Dragon Phoenix Tree seed.]" Wei Yuan had no idea what any of these were for. His first instinct was caution. He cast a wary glance at Qin Shiyue, who lay beside him, lost in exhausted sleep. Reassured, he lifted his hand once more and tapped the characters for "Dragon and Tiger Pill" on the ethereal screen. "[Dragon and Tiger Pill: Upon consumption, it will greatly enhance the Host's combat strength and significantly increase the chances of producing offspring.]" The next moment, a cool weight settled into his palm. It was a small, exquisitely crafted porcelain bottle. Wei Yuan's eyes lit up. It was real. With a mere thought, he dismissed it, and the bottle dissolved back into the blue interface. He then tapped on the other rewards in turn. "[Realm Breaking Pill: Upon consumption, the Host will become a first-rank Martial Artist.]" "[Heavenly Vulture Hand-Cannon: A firearm of immense power, designed to ensure the Host's survival in this world.]" "[Dragon Phoenix Tree Seed: Can be cultivated with the Host's blood. When the tree matures, tea brewed from its leaves will deepen a woman's affection for the Host. The seed also aids in the birth of more exceptional offspring.]" A thrill shot through Wei Yuan. He couldn't believe it. Just as he had resigned himself to a life of comfortable obscurity as a mere Prince, a "[Multiply and Prosper]" system had appeared out of nowhere. Wei Yuan immediately posed a question in his mind. "System, do I receive rewards for every child a woman bears for me?" Even with the system now in his possession, he knew there had to be a catch. If every woman who bore him a child unlocked new rewards, he could become invincible without ever leaving his manor. He could simply… farm at home and do nothing else. "[The woman's rating must reach ninety to qualify.]" Hearing the system's reply, Wei Yuan turned to look at Qin Shiyue again. As his gaze fell upon her, a new window materialized, displaying her details. "[Identification: Daughter of Mu Changtian, citizen of the Great Yue Dynasty, Queen of the Beihan Prince.]" "[Favorability: 60 (You left her deeply satisfied.)]" Seeing that Qin Shiyue's rating was a 93, Wei Yuan smiled. With beauty like hers, anything less than ninety would have been an injustice. His gaze then drifted to the two maids standing quietly in the room. They were also remarkably beautiful; perhaps their ratings were ninety or above. "[Name: Zhou Qingyan]" "[Identification: Daughter of Zhou Wangtian. After her family was purged, she was sent to the Ministry of Punishments. She was later purchased by the Qin Family and sent today as a dowry maid, accompanying the young miss Qin Shiyue to the Jingyuan Residence.]" Reading the maid's profile, Wei Yuan froze for a moment. It wasn't her score of ninety that surprised him; she was undeniably beautiful. What shocked him was her lineage. Zhou Wangtian. The very man who had tried to frame the Qin Family for rebellion. Whether the accusations were true or not, Wei Yuan didn't know, but the official verdict was treason. The Qin Family had been bold to spirit her away from the Ministry of Punishments. But to place her in the Jingyuan Residence? This felt less like a gift and more like a carefully laid trap. If anyone with ulterior motives discovered her identity, he would almost certainly be implicated. He then shifted his attention to the other, equally lovely maid. [Status: Daughter of Zhou Wangtian, younger sister of Zhou Qingyan. Following the purge of her father's household, she was sent to the Ministry of Punishments and later purchased by the Qin Family. Today, she accompanies the eldest daughter of the Qin Family, Qin Shiyue, to the Jingyuan Residence as a dowry maid.] [Favorability: 80 (She was captivated by you at first sight.)] Seeing Zhou Qinghe's information, Wei Yuan’s brow furrowed. It was just as he’d suspected. When he first entered the bridal chamber, he had wondered why Qin Shiyue's dowry maids were so stunning. These weren't maids; they were clearly young ladies from a prestigious family. Then again, he thought, both of them had a rating of ninety. If he had children with them, he would fulfill the system’s conditions. It was like getting two for the price of one. But the matter of their status was a political powder keg. Although the Qin Family had legally purchased them, they were still the daughters of a condemned traitor, fit only to be slaves. At that moment, Zhou Qingyan and Zhou Qinghe stood by the wall of the bridal chamber, shivering. The Prince, who had been so… occupied… was now silent, his gaze fixed directly on them. They had witnessed his ferocity firsthand. As maids of the bridal chamber, they were expected to attend to the couple—to wipe away sweat, to offer refreshments, even to take the mistress’s place should she falter. They had already accepted their fate. For the daughters of a criminal, being favored by Wei Yuan could be considered a stroke of incredible fortune. This was precisely why the Qin Family had chosen them: to place them under the protection of the Jingyuan Residence. Wei Yuan cleared his throat. "You may go rest now." "Yes, Prince," they replied in unison. They turned and walked towards the small antechamber connected to the bridal suite. He watched their graceful silhouettes retreat, a familiar thought rising: ancient society was a truly sinful thing. He was, however, already accustomed to it. The sight of the two sisters observing him earlier hadn't even stirred a hint of discomfort. Once they had left, Wei Yuan retrieved the Realm Breaking Pill and tossed it into his mouth. Immediately, a current of warmth spread through his limbs, dissolving every knot of tension. Wei Yuan felt his entire body relax into a state of profound ease. A blue interface appeared before him once more. Cultivation Technique: None He gave it a passing glance before closing the system interface. A restless energy now hummed beneath his skin. This was the strength of a martial artist, a power he had never possessed. The urge to test it, to feel its limits, was immediate and overwhelming. But after glancing at the beautiful woman sleeping soundly beside him, Wei Yuan pushed the thought aside. Everything could wait until morning. Su Wanqing arrived at the courtyard of Wei Yuan's residence. Seeing the doors to the bridal chamber still shut, she asked one of the Jingyuan Residence's soldiers standing guard, "Is Yuan'er not yet awake?" The soldier flushed, stammering, "Well… the Prince is awake, Your Ladyship, but… he is still occupied. Perhaps it would be best to return later." No sooner had the words left his mouth than Su Wanqing heard a faint but distinct series of sounds coming from within the room.

Chapter 2: He Pressed The Glowing Yes