**Chapter 8: Brother, I'm Pregnant?**

**Chapter 8: Brother, I'm Pregnant?**

Time passed quickly, and another ten days had gone by.

At the main peak of Yunlan Sect, Yun Yun sat in the grand hall, still dressed in her signature white attire. Her expression remained calm as she listened to the report of a man clad in black.

"Understood. You may leave," she said, dismissing him with a wave.

The man in black quickly disappeared, leaving Yun Yun to her thoughts.

As the leader of Yunlan Sect, Yun Yun commanded an exclusive intelligence network to monitor the sect's activities. Today's report, however, left her troubled.

"That girl Yanran has been spending her nights at Feng'er's place…"

Yun Yun sighed, feeling a headache coming on.

Young people with no self-control will bring trouble sooner or later.

If this were anyone else, she wouldn't have interfered. But these two were her cherished disciples, and both were integral to the future of Yunlan Sect.

Feng'er, in particular, was someone she had already begun grooming as her successor.

If I stop them from meeting, Feng'er might lose focus and fail to concentrate on his training.

But if this continues, can his body even withstand it?

She frowned, conflicted.

"It seems I need to have a serious talk with Feng'er," she murmured, resolving to address the matter soon.

Sunlight filtered through the windows, casting tiny specks of light across Chen Feng's tidy room.

Inside, he sat cross-legged on his bed, holding a magic core between his palms. A powerful devouring force emanated from his hands, drawing chaotic energy from the core and refining it into fighting spirit.

His body radiated a faint glow, his skin exuding a warm, jade-like luster.

Chen Feng's eyes remained shut as he focused on cultivation. The Swallowing Yuan Jue allowed him to channel energy directly into his veins, strengthening his body and purifying his Dou Qi.

Under his relentless absorption, the once-egg-sized core shrank further, now resembling an egg yolk.

Hours passed, and as the last strand of energy entered his body, Chen Feng's aura surged. He opened his eyes, a satisfied smile gracing his lips.

"A five-star Dou Shi," he murmured, feeling the growth of his Dou Qi.

In just ten days of dedicated practice, Chen Feng had broken through two more levels, advancing to a five-star Dou Shi.

At only sixteen years old, such an achievement would astonish the entire Gama Empire if it were known.

Stretching, Chen Feng thought to himself, Let's take a shower first. Yanran should be arriving soon.

His days had fallen into a productive rhythm—training during the day and spending time with Nalan Yanran at night. Thanks to the Dragon Elephant Body, he had boundless energy to balance both his physical and emotional pursuits.

Though not a self-proclaimed master of time management, Chen Feng maintained a clear plan for his life.

As night fell, Nalan Yanran arrived as expected.

After an intimate moment together, she lay nestled in Chen Feng's arms, her expression peaceful yet thoughtful.

"Yanran, are you feeling unwell today?" Chen Feng asked, his tone gentle yet concerned.

She frowned slightly. "Senior Brother, I don't know what's going on. I've had no appetite today, and I felt a little nauseous earlier."

Hearing this, Chen Feng's heart tightened. Finally, the symptoms are starting to show.

"Yanran, from now on, you must avoid any strenuous activity. Eat well and take care of yourself. It's important for the baby's health," he said seriously.

"The baby?"

Nalan Yanran blinked, confusion clouding her face. "Brother, what do you mean? Are you saying… I'm pregnant?"

As the realization hit her, her face turned pale.

Pregnant?

She clutched the blanket tightly. I'm pregnant before marriage?

"Yanran, what's wrong? Aren't you happy that we're having a child?" Chen Feng asked, noticing her expression change drastically.

"No, Brother, it's not that. But… we're not married yet. How will I explain this to my father and grandfather?"

Tears welled up in her eyes as anxiety took over. The Nalan family had strict traditions, and pregnancy before marriage was a serious violation of their rules.

If her father and grandfather learned about this, they would be furious. Worse, the family's reputation could be severely damaged.

The thought made her tremble with fear.

Chen Feng held her tightly, his voice firm yet reassuring. "If that's the issue, I'll go to the Nalan family tomorrow to propose. I'll ask Uncle Nalan to give us his blessing."

Nalan Yanran hesitated. "But… my engagement with the Xiao family hasn't been canceled yet."

Her engagement to Xiao Yan had always been a thorn in her side. Without its cancellation, she couldn't marry Chen Feng without inviting scorn and criticism from others.

The thought of tarnishing both the Nalan family's and Yunlan Sect's reputations weighed heavily on her.

Chen Feng gently cupped her face. "Yanran, you're my woman now. No matter what happens, I'll stand by your side and protect you."

Hearing his words, Nalan Yanran felt a wave of comfort wash over her.

"Since you're worried about the engagement, I'll leave in the next few days to settle it. This can't wait any longer," Chen Feng said resolutely.

He knew they had to act quickly. While Nalan Yanran's pregnancy wasn't visible yet, time was limited. Once her belly began to show, things would become far more complicated.

Chen Feng made up his mind. He would ensure Nalan Yanran's happiness and safeguard her dignity. Their marriage would be official before her pregnancy became apparent, sparing her from embarrassment and judgment.

"Yanran," he said softly, "I'll take care of everything. Trust me."

For the first time, Nalan Yanran felt a sense of security she hadn't known before.

**End of Chapter**