Becoming Great Emperor by Playing Game-Chapter 562: Birth of a Son, Chen Xingchen

"Nothing... it’s nothing. Let’s call it a day with the chess game. I’m leaving now," Li Daming said with a smile. He stood up, cupped his hands in respect to Chen Lan, and left.

On the surface, Chen Lan was his son-in-law, but in reality, he had to show respect to Chen Lan because his father and Chen Lan were friends despite the age difference.

Without Chen Lan, the Li Family wouldn’t be as huge as it is now, and his father wouldn’t still be lively and vigorous this year. All of this was thanks to Chen Lan’s favor.

"Alright." Chen Lan nodded slightly, and after Li Daming left, a fragrant breeze blew in. A pair of delicate hands wrapped around his neck as Li Lili embraced him.

"What were you two talking about? Father seemed a bit flustered," Li Lili said with a smile.

"It’s nothing, just discussing the chess game. Weren’t you out shopping?"

"There wasn’t anything I wanted to buy, so I came back early. Oh, by the way, I went to a temple."

Hearing this, Chen Lan was slightly taken aback, "Went to a temple? Why go there?"

This world has no gods or Buddhas, but there are statues, and people do believe in deities.

"Praying for children," Li Lili said honestly, her eyes somewhat dim.

It’s already been two years, and they still have no children. Her sisters got married last year, and this year they already have sons.

Chen Lan looked at Li Lili’s expression and sighed internally. As the Dao Ancestor, wanting offspring was incredibly difficult for him.

Yet he couldn’t bear to see Li Lili like this. Perhaps he could only use that method.

Many powerful beings, in their desire for heirs, would use certain divine medicines, elixirs, or the Life Dao Power to create offspring. By imparting their essence into a woman’s womb, a new life would naturally be conceived.

Although this would carry their lineage, it would not be as powerful as a naturally conceived child. The child could be extremely ordinary; only offspring conceived through true dual cultivation would inherit the parents’ powerful genes.

To prevent leaving Li Lili with regrets, perhaps this was the only way. Ultimately, it would still be his child, and plain as he might be, giving Li Lili a perfect life would be worth it.

With this in mind, Chen Lan planned to release the seal on his cultivation tonight and then integrate his essence with the Life Dao Power.

...

A year later.

"Patriarch, Madam has given birth!"

Within the Chen Mansion, Chen Lan hurried to his room and saw the midwife holding a wet child, wiping its body. On the bed lay Li Lili, her face rosy and not exhausted from childbirth.

"Husband." Seeing Chen Lan enter, Li Lili smiled.

"Don’t speak, rest quietly." Chen Lan said as he approached Li Lili’s side, checking her condition. After confirming she was fine, he turned to a maid behind him, "Go and bring the nourishing soup from the kitchen to feed Madam."

"Yes, Patriarch."

"You rest first, I’ll go check on the child." Chen Lan said with a smile, getting up to approach the midwife.

Understanding the situation well, the midwife quickly handed the child to him, and Chen Lan held it in his arms, smiling as he looked at the baby.

Being a father was something he’d experienced many times and was no stranger to it.

Using his Divine Sense to probe the baby, he felt a bit of disappointment. The baby was an ordinary mortal, but this disappointment soon vanished. Ordinary or not, it mattered little.

After all, his estate was enough to sustain several generations.

"My lady, look at our son. What name should we give him?" Chen Lan asked as he held the baby by Li Lili’s side, letting her take a look at their son’s appearance.

Looking at the baby, Li Lili couldn’t help but smile broadly, "As for a name, I’ve actually thought about it for a while. If it’s a son, let’s name him Chen Xingchen. I hope his future will be as brilliant and radiant as the stars."

"Alright, as you wish." Chen Lan replied with a smile, gently poking the little one’s cheek with his finger, "From now on, you’ll be called Chen Xingchen."

Thus, Chen Lan’s offspring in the Cyan Wood Realm was born today, named Chen Xingchen!

...

Time flew by.

Chen Xingchen grew year by year, and Chen Lan sent him to study, but he seemed to have a greater love for medicine. It appeared he inherited Li Lili’s genes, as he aspired to become a healer even greater than Chen Lan.

Hearing his son’s words, Chen Lan respected his son’s wishes and let him pursue medicine, teaching him various healing arts every day.

Gradually, ten years passed, and by the time Chen Xingchen was ten, he had already become an outstanding physician in Luo Huang City.

Watching his son grow, Chen Lan’s understanding of the Dao of Time deepened rapidly, nearing perfection.

This is the nature of time, bringing about new growth, yet it also leads to destruction!

In the same year, Li Guangzhi passed away!

With Chen Lan’s assistance, Li Guangzhi lived to the age of 114, a very long life, and he passed peacefully, as every mortal must face.

Attending Li Guangzhi’s funeral, Chen Lan’s understanding of the Dao of Time deepened, and he instantly reached perfection!

In just over twenty years, Chen Lan’s Dao of Time was perfected—his speed was beyond his expectations, perhaps attributable to his high level of insight.

Another ten years passed, and Chen Xingchen, now twenty, approached Chen Lan and Li Lili, expressing his desire to travel and explore the vast landscapes of the Cyan Wood Realm.

Chen Lan agreed, for a man should see the world. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

The next day, Chen Xingchen bid farewell to Chen Lan and Li Lili, embarking on his journey through the world, sparking Li Lili’s desire to travel as well.

"Husband, should we also go out and explore? I’m getting a bit tired of Luo Huang City."

"Alright."

Immediately, Chen Lan packed their belongings, and with Li Lili, they set off in a carriage, leaving the city.

Two people in their fifties, traveling by carriage, sometimes riding a fine horse, sometimes rowing a small boat, exploring various parts of the Cyan Wood Realm, witnessing the world’s beauty.

Watching his aging self, Chen Lan’s insights deepened further, yet the ultimate mastery remained distant. Achieving the pinnacle of the Dao of Time was not easy.

Five more years passed. Chen Lan and Li Lili returned to Luo Huang City, learning that Li Daming had passed away a year ago, and a month ago, Lily’s mother had also passed.

That day, Lily wept bitterly. Her grandfather and parents were gone, leaving only Chen Lan to accompany her.

This strengthened Chen Lan’s resolve to be by Lily’s side for the rest of her life.

Year after year, Chen Xingchen met a woman while away, brought her back to meet Chen Lan and Lily. Both were very pleased with their daughter-in-law, and before long, they held a wedding. This time, Chen Lan didn’t stop the wedding ceremony because he wasn’t the one kneeling.

However, seeing a hint of envy in Lily’s eyes, he understood that her lack of anger back then was just a facade. She actually still cared.

In the following years, their son also had his own child, giving Chen Lan a grandson, creating a family of three generations!

When Chen Lan was 106 and Li Lili 103, neither had the youthful beauty they once possessed.

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, Lily stood by the skylight, gazing at the full moon outside, and suddenly spoke, "Old man, I feel like I might not be able to accompany you for much longer."

Hearing this, Chen Lan was stunned. Was this day finally approaching?

He walked over, holding Lily in his arms, resting his chin against her head, gazing at the full moon outside the window.

He remained silent, unsure how long it was until a shiver coursed through his body. Holding Lily, he gently tightened his grasp and whispered, "Lily, the moon is beautiful tonight."

Yet his vision of the full moon gradually blurred.

The beauty in his arms closed her eyes, the moonlight illuminating her, appearing as breathtaking as ever, as if he saw her as she was when they first met, without any traces of age!

However, the beauty had departed with the full moon, quietly and silently.

The air was calm, without words, and their shadows lay on the ground, leaning against each other.