After surviving my ordeal, I learned that the school beauty had given birth to twins for me.

Chapter 215 Foundation Establishment Peak, Already Perfected

In November, it gets light later and later in Beijing.

At 5:30 in the morning, the view outside the window was still a thick, indistinct darkness, with only a few streetlights in the distance casting dim yellow halos in the early winter morning mist.

Shen Yu was already standing in front of the French windows on the balcony, beginning his daily cultivation.

Wearing loose white loungewear, barefoot on the cool solid wood floor, eyes slightly closed, breathing long and steady.

With each breath, the sparse spiritual energy of heaven and earth flowed into his body through his mouth and nose, circulating slowly along his meridians.

The pale golden spiritual energy flowed slowly through his meridians like a living stream, nourishing every inch of his skin and every bone it passed through, making them even more supple and warm.

He raised his hand, and a wisp of almost transparent spiritual energy gathered at his fingertips, gently brushing it across the nearly withered autumn chrysanthemum on the windowsill.

The spiritual energy seeped into the soil like spring rain, and the originally withered branches and leaves instantly straightened up, while the shriveled flower buds plumped up at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The next second, the pale yellow petals slowly bloomed, layer upon layer, swaying gently in the morning breeze. Crystal-clear dewdrops condensed on the petals, reflecting the faint light from outside the window.

Shen Yu nodded slightly.

His control over spiritual power has now reached a level of profound subtlety.

Looking inward at his dantian, he saw that the once abundant ocean of spiritual energy had now condensed into a rotating golden vortex. At the center of the vortex, a tiny nascent golden core was faintly visible, radiating a warm and profound light.

The Foundation Establishment stage has already been completed.

Even the tribulation opportunity to break through to the Golden Core stage was already clearly visible in his perception.

"What are you thinking about?"

A gentle voice came from behind him, followed by a pair of warm arms that gently wrapped around his waist.

Jiang Xinlan pressed her cheek against his back, her voice still languid from just waking up: "Why are you up so early? It's not even dawn yet."

Shen Yu turned around, pulled her into his arms, and lowered his head to place a gentle kiss on her forehead:

"I'm used to it. I'll get up and cultivate for a while. It's cold outside, why aren't you wearing more clothes?"

As he spoke, he reached out and picked up the shawl draped over the chair next to him, carefully draping it over Jiang Xinlan's shoulders.

Jiang Xinlan smiled and leaned against him, looking up at him:

"I've seen you standing here for ages, not moving at all. I thought you were daydreaming. Are you thinking about cultivation again?"

"Mm." Shen Yu nodded and said softly.

"The opportunity to break through to the Golden Core stage is approaching, but I plan to wait until after Niannian and Guigui's birthdays next month before going into seclusion to break through."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xinlan was slightly taken aback, and then a look of gratitude appeared in her eyes.

She reached out and stroked Shen Yu's cheek, saying softly, "Actually, you don't need to delay your own cultivation for our sake. Timing is the most important thing when it comes to cultivation."

"It's alright." Shen Yu smiled and squeezed her hand.

"To me, you are the most important people. A breakthrough a month later won't have much of an impact."

Jiang Xinlan felt a warmth in her heart and said nothing more, simply holding him tightly.

The two stood quietly on the balcony, watching the sky outside the window gradually brighten, the morning mist slowly dissipate, and the distant city outline gradually become clear.

"I'll make breakfast." Jiang Xinlan looked up and said with a smile, "I made your favorite sandwiches today, and steamed eggs that the kids love."

"I'll help you," Shen Yu said.

"No need, no need," Jiang Xinlan pushed him towards the living room. "Just sit and rest for a while, it'll be over soon. By the way, the children should be waking up soon, go and check on them."

Shen Yu nodded and turned to walk towards the children's room.

Gently push open the door to the children's room, and soft morning light shines through the gaps in the curtains, falling on the two children's beds.

Niannian and Guigui were still fast asleep. Niannian was hugging her rabbit doll, her little face was rosy, and there was a sweet smile on her lips.

Gui Gui lay sprawled out on her back, the blanket long since kicked off to the floor, revealing her round little belly.

Shen Yu tiptoed over, picked up the blanket from the ground, and carefully covered Gui Gui with it.

Then she sat on the edge of the bed, quietly watching the two children's sleeping faces, her eyes full of tenderness.

This is the beauty he is willing to protect at all costs.

"dad!"

Gui Gui was the first to wake up. When she saw Shen Yu sitting by the bed, her eyes lit up and she opened her arms and rushed into his embrace.

"Slow down." Shen Yu smiled and caught him, kissing his soft little face. "Are you awake?"

"You're awake!" Gui Gui nodded vigorously, then leaned close to Shen Yu's ear and whispered.

"Dad, I dreamt yesterday that Ultraman was fighting monsters! I even helped Ultraman fight them!"

"Really? Our Guigui is really amazing." Shen Yu smiled and ruffled his hair.

At this moment, Niannian also woke up, rubbing her sleepy eyes, and whispered, "Daddy."

"Niannian's awake." Shen Yu reached out and pulled Niannian into his arms. "Did you sleep well?"

"Okay." Niannian nodded, snuggling in Shen Yu's arms like a docile kitten.

The family of three played around in the children's room for a while before Jiang Xinlan's voice came from the dining room: "Dinner's ready!"

Shen Yu carried the two children out of the children's room, where a sumptuous breakfast was already laid out on the dining table.

The family sat around the dining table and began to eat breakfast.

Gui Gui, spoon in hand, ate the steamed egg with gusto, mumbling, "Mom's steamed egg is the best!"

"Eat slowly, don't choke." Jiang Xinlan smiled and wiped the egg yolk from the corner of his mouth.

Niannian sipped her milk and looked up at Shen Yu, saying, "Dad, yesterday the teacher praised my drawing and said she would put my drawing on the classroom wall."

"Really? Niannian is so great!" Shen Yu said with a smile. "Dad will pick you up from school this afternoon and see your drawing, okay?"

"Okay!" Niannian nodded happily, her eyes sparkling.

After breakfast, Shen Yu helped the two children put on their coats, put on their backpacks, and took their hands as they went to kindergarten.

After dropping the children off, Shen Yu drove home. Just as he parked, his phone rang; it was Lin Jianguo calling.

"Good morning, Mr. Shen." Lin Jianguo's voice sounded relaxed.

"The capital has been peaceful lately, with nothing major happening. The Nine Chrysanthemums Faction hasn't made any moves either; they're probably too scared to cause trouble after the last defeat. You should rest at home and spend time with your family."

"Okay," Shen Yu said calmly.

"Oh, right," Lin Jianguo added.

"The case of the ancient tomb that you helped with last time has been resolved. All those involved have been sentenced, and the artifacts have been transferred to the museum. My superiors specifically asked me to convey their gratitude to you."

"You are welcome."

After hanging up the phone, Shen Yu looked up at the sky.

A few white clouds drifted in the azure sky, and the warm early winter sun shone brightly; everything looked peaceful and beautiful.

They had barely returned home when the doorbell suddenly rang, and it rang very urgently, as if someone was banging on the door desperately.