Chapter 826: Chapter 504: Star Seed and Sowing (Part 2)
Titanium Cobalt Qingwei’s petite face showed a hint of shyness.
But she wasn’t troubled, and softly said, "True Dragon people’s conception is relatively difficult. Both you and I have evolved five or six times; our genes are different from ordinary people, making the probability of having offspring even lower. It’s only been a few months, not getting pregnant is normal."
"Then I’ve put in the effort," Ji Xinghuo said with a laugh.
"No rush, I’m still young and not psychologically ready to be a mother," Titanium Cobalt Qingwei blinked, "Besides, the King hasn’t set a deadline; we can thoroughly enjoy this happiness."
Ji Xinghuo laughed, "Exactly, hahaha..."
Actually, producing offspring is quite simple; artificial insemination plus the technology of artificial wombs make it really easy for True Dragon people.
However, True Dragon people haven’t adopted it widely.
All alien civilizations and Star Realm races discovered early on that naturally conceived and birthed offspring have a higher probability of possessing exceptional talents than those produced by artificial insemination; their average potential is also greater.
Some races don’t care about this, mass produce infants, expand the population, using vast numbers to solve low probability issues.
This can save a race from a population crisis.
Earth is one such example.
However, the culture and social ideology of True Dragon people completely lean towards elitism.
They would rather have few or no children than produce dozens of mediocre offspring to exchange for a genius.
Thus, nearly all True Dragon people conceive and birth naturally, but it also causes their population not to grow significantly, maintaining an extremely low level, which Ji Xinghuo only realized after entering the Titanium Cobalt Family, upon accessing the data, that the total population of True Dragon people is less than one billion.
One billion people!
It seems like a lot, but compared to the tens of trillions under the rule of the True Dragon Dynasty, it’s almost negligible.
Such a low population ratio ruling such a vast territory for over a million years.
It’s absolutely a miracle!
At the same time, it reflects the terrifying racial talents of True Dragon people.
Therefore, True Dragon people place the utmost importance on bloodlines and offspring.
The more powerful the Dragon Species bloodline, the more difficult it is to conceive offspring. The combination of Titanium Cobalt Dragon Vein and Annihilation Dragon Vein guarantees offspring with supreme talents, but only if the two can conceive.
And giving birth to just one is not enough; judging by the Titanium Cobalt Dragon King’s intent, it’s definitely best to have as many as possible.
This is a long-term task.
When Ji Xinghuo was chatting with Titanium Cobalt Qingwei, he thought of Ye Zhen, who had three of his children in her womb.
The Macro Heavenly Eye gazed towards the southern part of the True Dragon Dynasty.
The gaze crossed millions of kilometers, entered the Bloodline Plateau, saw Peach Blossom Valley but didn’t see Ye Zhen, unaware of where she went.
Ji Xinghuo retracted his gaze, thinking: "Sister Ren’s due date is only about three months away, but it isn’t certain, could be early or late."
"It’s about time to go back."
His attention returned to Titanium Cobalt Qingwei beside him, suddenly saying: "Qingwei, I’m planning to return to Earth."
Titanium Cobalt Qingwei was not surprised, "How long until you come back?"
"Fast, a few months; slow, one or two seasons," Ji Xinghuo didn’t hide, "Earth is my Mother Star, entering the most critical period. For my family and country, I must contribute."
Titanium Cobalt Qingwei already learned from Titanium Cobalt Lan about Earth’s matters and Ji Xinghuo’s background.
She lightly bit her lip, "Will you be seeing Zhao Manying when you return?"
Ji Xinghuo’s expression froze.
Shit!
Sister Lan, loose-lipped; how did she even tell Qingwei about Manying’s existence? Ji Xinghuo’s mind raced, trying to find an excuse to explain.
Yet, Titanium Cobalt Qingwei seemed not to seek accountability, nor did her face show anger, only calmly said: "I initially thought about going to Earth with you, but realized you wouldn’t want that, so I won’t cause trouble."
Ji Xinghuo was about to speak, Titanium Cobalt Qingwei shook her head, "No need to explain to me, I understand."
Understand what?
Instead, Ji Xinghuo was bewildered.
"Who told me to meet you later?" Titanium Cobalt Qingwei’s tone revealed some helplessness and unwillingness, "At that time, it was also me who pursued you actively. Although it was the King’s decree, and surely the King was aware of your matters, I agreed, I can’t go back on it."
She looked at Ji Xinghuo, "Before you returned this time, I actually thought about not seeing you anymore, but I couldn’t do it..."
She didn’t finish the statement.
Titanium Cobalt Qingwei reached out to caress Ji Xinghuo’s face, sentimentally said: "Now I’ve grown inseparable from you, hope you’ll always treat me well, don’t forget you still have someone waiting for you in Titanium Ring City."
The King’s command she cannot defy, the family’s responsibility she cannot abandon.
Moreover, True Dragon people have no marriage systems; the strong can have multiple mates, men do, and so can women.
Whichever True Dragon strongman doesn’t have several lovers?
Even the King is like this.
Titanium Cobalt Qingwei understands the relationship between herself and Ji Xinghuo well; whether it be strength, status, or future, Ji Xinghuo far surpasses her, and the gap will only widen, as he is the absolute strong one in their emotional connection.
Unless one day, she could surpass Ji Xinghuo and reverse the strength relationship.
Otherwise, all she can do is accept it.
Ji Xinghuo finally understood Titanium Cobalt Qingwei’s thoughts, lamenting the realistic and clear divide world of True Dragon people, he couldn’t help but feel pity, embraced her slender waist and began comforting her softly.
After a round of sweet talk, Titanium Cobalt Qingwei was joyful again.
She turned over, sat up, and sweetly said: "Quickly, increasing the number of sowing can boost the probability of conception!"
She was addicted for another unspeakable reason; these months of intimate exchanges with Ji Xinghuo made her feel changes every time, yet she couldn’t specify where, as if her cultivation was accelerating, her talent rising!
Even her Titanium Cobalt Dragon benefited, growing fonder of its master, accelerating its evolution.
Even if not for conception, she thoroughly enjoyed this feeling, unable to extricate herself.
"Haha, alright."
Ji Xinghuo would naturally not refuse.
Before leaving Titanium Ring City, Ji Xinghuo was practically glued to Titanium Cobalt Qingwei, fooling around continuously for several days, until he received a message from Titanium Cobalt Lan, he then tidied up to meet her.
As soon as he entered the hall, Titanium Cobalt Lan’s eyes landed on Ji Xinghuo as if detecting something weird, her expression turned peculiar.
"These days must have been exhausting, huh?" She asked sarcastically.
"I thoroughly enjoyed myself!"
Ji Xinghuo’s face was thick; he chuckled.
"Shameless." Titanium Cobalt Lan spat, her face barely visible blushed slightly, quickly restored seriousness, calmly said: "I’ve exchanged all fifty thousand Dragon Crystals you’ve given me for resources."
Speaking, she took out a Dragon Ring, suspended it fly to Ji Xinghuo’s face, "Check it."
Ji Xinghuo accepted the Dragon Ring, his consciousness penetrated it.
The dimension space was filled to the brim, most numerous were Alien Species, moreover in sets of Professional Templates, mostly Superior and Transcendent level, among them were a full 1000 Titanium Cobalt Dragon Blood.
Additionally, there were Weapon Equipment, mostly Superpower One Star and Two Stars, with a few Superpower Three Stars.
And numerous support cultivation potions.
All produced by the True Dragon Dynasty, and expansive artifacts, high-tech firearms, and armor, can only be used on planets.
These are enough to train an elite level Mutant Legion. In the True Dragon Dynasty might not stir much, but on Earth, for the Asia-Pacific Community, they are urgently needed and can enhance overall strength in a short term.
"Sister Lan, this is not just fifty thousand, right?" Ji Xinghuo asked in surprise.
Titanium Cobalt Lan nodded, "I also supplemented a bit, total value near eighty thousand Dragon Quartz, you bring them all back to Earth."
"Okay." Ji Xinghuo didn’t speak etiquette words.
"And this letter." Titanium Cobalt Lan took out a handwritten letter, her eyes turned gentle, "Deliver it to the leader."
Ji Xinghuo seriously received the letter, "I’ll make sure it reaches."
He packed the Dragon Ring and letter safely, then asked: "Sister Lan, aren’t you returning to Earth with me?"
"The timing isn’t right." Titanium Cobalt Lan shook her head.
Ji Xinghuo didn’t inquire what timing; regarding Earth plans, what’s meant to be said has been said already.
After bidding farewell, he turned away flying from Titanium Cobalt Lan’s manor, became a flash of electricity leaving Titanium Ring City, teleporting to the thousands of kilometers away primordial forest, bringing Qing Hong who idled here for months, then teleporting away again.