Qin Shi looked at Qin Tianqing as if he was looking at a monster.
"Tianqing is right. Shi'er, just bear with it for now." In the dead silence, Qin Yongfeng stroked his white beard and said slowly.
Qin Shi was sweating profusely. He now knew why he was so stubborn. It was because of the family's bad style.
Embarrassed, Qin Shi wanted to find a hole to hide in. He pulled Yu Luocha out of the bedroom and returned to the imperial garden.
Qiong Shuyao followed them back. After all, she was a mother and had some experience in taking care of Luocha.
In the following days, Qin Shi first arranged the internal affairs of the Qin Sect, as well as Wang Lihao's legal department and the new rules of the Qin Sect. He also sent people to the Wumen Auction House to discuss cooperation.
After everything was settled, he began to put down his work and stayed in the imperial garden every day. He would wake up early to cook a romantic breakfast for Yu Luocha, walk with her in the afternoon, and cook nutritious food at night to help her regulate her pregnancy.
Of course, in the beginning, he knew nothing about cooking. He did not control the heat well. It was either not cooked well or overcooked. Fortunately, Yu Luocha never despised him. As long as it was Qin Shi's food, no matter how difficult it was to swallow, she would eat it all.
It was also because of this that Qin Shi was deeply moved. He painstakingly learned cooking from Qiong Shuyao. In a month's time, relying on his intelligence, he had become a gourmet. He also liked this feeling very much. It was a very happy thing to be able to personally cook delicious food for his beloved wife and future child.
Sometimes, he would also ask his good friends like Lin Yu and Su Ming to taste it.
"Look at Shi Tou and then look at you. The difference is like heaven and earth. I am also pregnant. When will you personally cook for me?"
Zhou Qin ate and drank big mouthfuls at the dining table. At the same time, she did not forget to scold Lin Yu. She did not show any restraint that a girl should have.
However, they were already used to it. Wasn't Zhou Qin like this when they first met?
If she really became gentle, it would be strange.
Zhou Qin was pregnant for more than half a year. Her belly was already bulging. The little fellow inside seemed to be moving, as if it was praising Qin Shi's delicious food.
Lin Yu curled his lips and said, "Why don't you talk about yourself?
If you were as considerate as Wanyan … Auntie, would I have cooked for you? The last time I cooked it myself, didn't you feed it all to the dogs? "
"You have the nerve to say that?
Is that greasy stuff you made edible?
In the end, you didn't even feed it to the dog. Did you eat it yourself?
Did you swallow it?
Didn't you still vomit for several days? "Zhou Qin's big sister temper flared up, and no one could stop her.
Looking at this quarrelsome couple, everyone burst into laughter.
Sometimes, Qin Shi wondered why Lin Yu, who was such a playboy, would wilt when he met Zhou Qin.
Everything had its counter, and it was happening again. This should be called fate.
In the evening, Lin Yu and the others bid farewell to Qin Shi. Now that the construction of the Imperial City was nearing its end, as the Emperor, he had to stay behind to oversee the construction.
Xiu!
After sending them off, a trail of stars streaked across the clear sky in the distance.
Qin Shi looked at the tail of the star, and Soaring Cloud peeked out of the clouds.
"How is it? Any news?"
Landing in the Imperial Garden, Soaring Cloud shook his head helplessly, "No. Regarding the news of the Doorless Auction House, I have arranged many trusted subordinates to investigate it. However, after looking through the history of the empire for thousands of years, there is still no news about it. Even the Doorless Auction House has not been established in the empire."
"Although the Doorless Auction House is the largest auction house in the Red Flame Empire, it doesn't have much momentum. It is like a kind of poison. At the beginning, it is not obvious, but it permeates little by little. In the end, it spreads all over the empire."
With a gloomy expression, Qin Shi said, "Um?
What about Yuan Bo? "
"It's the same for Boss Yuan. In recent years, there has been very little news about him in the empire. The few pieces of news that we have are all ambiguous. They are all about his contributions to the empire. As for his background and identity, we have absolutely no idea." Ling Xiao lowered his head in shame.
Hearing that, Qin Shi knitted his brows.
"Sure enough!"
Qin Shi wasn't surprised by this result. He had guessed that Soaring Cloud would return without accomplishing anything. After all, Yuan Bo gave him a very extraordinary feeling.
However, just because of this, Qin Shi became more and more interested in Yuan Bo and the Doorless Auction House. He always felt that Yuan Bo wasn't simple, "What about the cooperation?"
"The matter of cooperation has already been settled. Boss Yuan has several business masters in his hands. Although these people don't have high cultivation, they are extraordinarily smart. Every set of plans has been made perfectly. Since half a month ago, Qin Sect has started to make profits. Every day, tens of millions of high-value spirit stones have entered the account." Speaking of this, Ling Xiao became excited.
Qin Shi nodded his head. He had guessed it.
"That's good. During this period, we should cooperate with the Doorless Auction House on the surface. At least in this way, we can recover the economy of our sect. However, we can't relax the investigation in secret." Qin Shi arranged.
Soaring Cloud clenched his fists and said, "Sect Leader, I have something to say, but I don't know whether I should say it or not."
"Go ahead."
"This Boss Yuan is, after all, a partner of our Qin Sect. Is it necessary for us to be so vigilant against him?
I don't think he has any evil intentions. "
Qin Shi's black eyes turned cold, "That's precisely why I'm so vigilant against him. Yuan Bo gives me a very mysterious feeling. Since he can manage the Doorless Auction House to this extent, he is definitely not a simple person. He is even more troublesome than Hua Ling. Although Hua Ling has the terrifying cultivation of Four Heavens Realm, he is a straightforward person without any schemes. On the contrary, this Boss Yuan is unfathomable. Even I can't see through him. But I'm sure that there must be other reasons for him to cooperate with Qin Sect. Otherwise, with the current scale of his Doorless Auction House, he wouldn't need our Qin Sect as a backer. In terms of economy, we are far inferior to him. As a businessman, do you think he will make such a losing deal?
"Therefore, no matter what his purpose is, we must investigate clearly. Otherwise, it's best if he has no evil intentions. But if he counterattacks against us in the end, our Qin Sect will definitely suffer heavy losses."
When he heard Qin Shi's analysis, Ling Xiao was suddenly enlightened.
Only at this moment did he understand that Qin Shi's current thoughts did not require his assistance by the side. In the end, he seriously agreed, "Alright, I'll do as Sect Master requested."
Qin Shi reminded again, "Remember, don't be too hasty in this matter. Otherwise, if Yuan Bo is pushed too far, things will go in the opposite direction."
"Got it, Sect Leader." Ling Xiao left.
Looking at Ling Xiao's departing back, the corners of Qin Shi's mouth curled up.
"Boss Yuan, no matter who you are, if you are a friend, I, Qin Shi, will definitely treat you with sincerity. But if you want to harm my Qin Sect, I won't let you have a good time," Qin Shi promised inwardly.
The matter regarding Yuan Bo had come to an end. Qin Shi didn't take it to heart.
After all, even if Yuan Bo wanted to harm the Qin Sect, he wouldn't be able to do so with his current strength. Qin Shi still had confidence in the Qin Sect.
"Kid, it's time for you to break through."
At this moment, the demon that had been silent for a long time suddenly spoke.
Qin Shi glared, "What are you talking about?"
"Do you think I don't know?
If I'm not wrong, you should have touched the third seal a month ago, right?
It's just that your wife hasn't broken through yet, "the demon said faintly.
When the demon said that, Qin Shi revealed a bitter expression.
That's right. A month ago, when he had just returned from Nangong Bing's wedding, he had already touched the third seal. But because of Luosha's matter, he didn't break through and was forcibly suppressing it.
"Let's wait a little longer. Breaking through to the Three Heavens Realm will take at least half a month, and at most a few months. Luosha needs me now. I'll wait for the child to be born before I break through." Qin Shi let out a long sigh.
"Hu Lai, you must know that temporarily suppressing the Lightning Tribulation Seal can increase the purity of your spirit energy. But if you suppress it for a long time, it will have the opposite effect. You've already reached the point where you have no choice but to break through. The Lightning Tribulation Seal has already started to devour your spirit energy. If you don't care about suppressing it, not only will you not be able to break through, you will also suffer from serious internal injuries. If that happens, your future cultivation will definitely be greatly affected, and you might never be able to break through again," the demon said angrily.
Qin Shi had never heard of this before, so he couldn't help but feel shocked. But then he said awkwardly, "But Luosha needs me now. If I break through, who will take care of her?"
"You go!"
At this moment, an ethereal voice rang out. A pair of slender hands held onto Qin Shi from behind.
Qin Shi turned around and saw Yu Luosha standing quietly beside him. "Luosha, but …!"
"But what? I know you promised to take care of me, but I'm the one who wants you to go now. It's not like you broke your promise."
Yu Luosha pouted. "Don't worry, I have Imperial Concubine Lin. Your cultivation is more important. If anything happens to you, who will help Xue Xin and Sister Yu? I'll hate you then."
Qin Shi remained silent for a while under Yu Luosha's persuasion.
Finally, he gently kissed Yu Luosha's forehead.
"It's good to have you."
That night, he stayed by Yu Luosha's side.
It wasn't until the next morning that he personally sent Yu Luosha to Imperial Concubine Lin's palace.
After entering the palace, Qin Shi handed Yu Luosha to Imperial Concubine Lin and the three sisters. "Sisters, I've troubled you for the past few days. After I break through to the Three Heavens Realm, I'll definitely make it up to her a hundredfold."
"You're going to break through again?
You're such a monster! "
After knowing that Qin Shi was going to break through, Imperial Concubine Lin and the other three were shocked. However, it was only for a moment. Over the past few days, Qin Shi had brought them too many surprises, and they were already used to it.
"Don't worry, leave Luosha to us. You can't delay your breakthrough." Imperial Concubine Lin agreed carefully.
With Imperial Concubine Lin taking care of him, Qin Shi was much more at ease.
However, he still called Little Mi Cai and Qiu Diao over. "Little Mi Cai, when I'm not around, you guys have to protect Luosha. Do you understand?"
"Don't worry, leave Sister Luosha and the child in her womb to me. I promise to feed them until they're fair and plump." Little Mi Cai promised.
"Fair and plump …!" Qin Shi smiled bitterly. What kind of rhetoric was that?
After arranging everything, he went to find He Yan and left behind the spiritual herbs that he had swindled from the Pregnant Tree. He begged, "Senior He Yan, you have to give Luosha the best herbs."
"I'll do my best even if you don't tell me."
"Thank you."
Qin Shi took a deep breath before leaving the Imperial City.