Chapter 67: Binding the Childbirth System to Become a Winner in Life Chapter 67: City Lord's Little Concubine (9)

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Protagonist:

Shen Yao

Shen Yao happily daydreamed about her future, believing that with her abilities, she should be able to achieve it soon.

The system also hoped Shen Yao's ideas would come true as soon as possible, as that would do it no harm either.

At this moment, the two were of one mind, after all their interests were aligned—you're good, I'm good, and then everyone can be good together.

With the incident of giving spirit fruit to Fu Hengyan beforehand, Shen Yao and Fu Hengyan's contact gradually increased.

During the three days waiting for the array to weaken, Shen Yao pushed as many daily-life items she brought, such as food or storybooks and travelogues, onto Fu Hengyan as possible.

Fu Hengyan went from refusing at first to accepting later, and occasionally could even joke and discuss a few words with Shen Yao.

It could be said that Fu Hengyan's attitude changed obviously, to the point where even Shen Yao was surprised.

It cannot be denied that Shen Yao had something special toward Fu Hengyan during their time together.

But this specialness was a very pure worship and respect.

Like meeting her idol in her heart, she couldn't wait to express her liking to the other party.

But Fu Hengyan's performance was somewhat thought-provoking, and even Fu Hengyan's change in attitude toward Shen Yao was a sudden one.

Don't look at Shen Yao showing no awareness of this and still being close to the other party, but Shen Yao inside was anxious and fearful, simply afraid to no end.

Could it be that Fu Hengyan was acting to deceive her, with the purpose still being to wait for her to actively expose herself?

Shen Yao often doubted in her heart, but finally a sentence from the system dispelled her doubts.

"You're just a Qi Refining Cultivator; what's worth a Golden Core Cultivator spending effort on?"

The system's blunt truth was heartbreaking and realistic; although very unfriendly to Shen Yao, it significantly let her relax.

Shen Yao:... That's well said.

Following this, Shen Yao went all out to win over Fu Hengyan.

Fu Hengyan:...

Fu Hengyan was constantly being fawned over, feeling such an experience was very novel; having lived in the Cultivation World for many years, he had not never experienced someone like Shen Yao currying favor with him.

Even because of becoming famous young, Fu Hengyan in his early years was even a pursuit target of female cultivators, and even caused quite a few incidents.

It's just a pity that Fu Hengyan at that time focused solely on cultivation, with no other thoughts in his heart.

Until later when something happened, the name of genius fell, and this person started hiding in Tianjian Sect as a shut-in.

Right now, Fu Hengyan looked at Shen Yao handing a Dongzhou travelogue to him, his eyes naive and at a loss.

Fu Hengyan: Is it getting too close? What exactly is the other party's purpose? Could they really want to further develop with him?

Startled by his own thoughts, Fu Hengyan showed a flustered expression for the first time.

Although he quickly adjusted, as an orthodox cultivator, even slight emotional fluctuations would be noticed, let alone such a move of "there's no silver here, three hundred taels."

The system happily said, "He's moved! Host, our plan succeeded!"

Shen Yao lowered her head and drooped her eyes, the corner of her mouth involuntarily curling into a beautiful arc.

"Stay calm, this is just the beginning; once we smoothly return to Yunwu City, that's the main show."

These past few days of companionship weren't just eating, drinking, and having fun; Shen Yao also found out some background about Fu Hengyan.

Without using the system to cheat, but truly relying on her own abilities, she asked about the other party's situation.

Dongzhou, Tianjian Sect

As expected, the big shot behind Iron Sword Sect really was one of the Seven Great Sects of Dongzhou, Tianjian Sect.

Iron Sword Sect being able to stand for many years in Beizhou without falling, and not falling behind in disputes with Qianyu Alliance and Ziyun Sect, Dongzhou's side contributed no small amount.

If she really had a relationship with Fu Hengyan and bore a child, their Shen Family could be said to have the carp leap through the dragon gate, directly becoming successful.

Shen Yao sighed; it seemed that no matter what era, connections were still the top priority.

Shen Yao's purpose was simple; she just wanted Fu Hengyan himself—high aptitude, strong talent, an excellent choice for bearing children.

"However, with the Host's identity, I'm afraid she cannot become Dao Companions with the other party."

Without thinking, one knows this matter is very difficult; a Golden Core Cultivator and a Qi Refining Cultivator becoming Dao Companions has never appeared in the Cultivation World so far.

At worst, it's just a difference of one rank, and most are of the same rank becoming Dao Companions, then later one of them breaks through and advances.

Shen Yao challenging something this difficult right off the bat; the system felt the Host needed some psychological preparation, so as not to let the sense of disparity affect her performance.

Shen Yao was very calm about this: "I know; the greatest possibility is just being a concubine, having substance but no name."

She had long prepared in her heart; being a concubine was no big deal, as long as she could smoothly give birth to a child with both high aptitude and high talent, Fu Hengyan would surely become Dao Companions with her.

It can only be said that before sufficient benefits, any matter can be compromised.

The value Shen Yao currently shows is not enough; the rest needs to rely on the Childbirth System as a supplement.

But it can be certain that the offspring problem in the Cultivation World has always been serious; someone like Shen Yao, carrying a cheat and ensuring she can bear excellent offspring, would be supported wherever she goes.

However, this great premise still requires Shen Yao to give birth to the child first for people to inspect the goods.

Tsk tsk

Shen Yao looked at the several spirit fruits similar in appearance to green dates in her hand, continuing to smile at Fu Hengyan as she sent them over.

Conquer, conquer, seize time to conquer; the child's biological father cannot run away.

It's also that the current timing isn't right; otherwise, if they did a forced takeover, who knows, the child might already be in her belly.

The three-day period passed in the blink of an eye.

When the array constantly attacking the defensive array became slow and feeble, Fu Hengyan and Shen Yao both knew in their hearts that it was time for the two of them to go out.

"Senior Fu"

"Is everything ready?"

Shen Yao nodded, covered in Travel Talismans, standing behind Fu Hengyan.

Fu Hengyan held his sword in one hand, the other forming a hand seal to break the stable Defensive Array; the two moved like wind, flying out in an instant.

Outside the Defensive Array, the weakening array attacks suddenly intensified the moment they jumped out.

She only saw a large expanse of Sword Light flash past; before Shen Yao could make out anything, she had already been pulled by Fu Hengyan to stand steady on the Flying Sword.

"Steady yourself, we're leaving."

Shen Yao:...?!!!

Before Shen Yao could react, the two shot out like a bolt of lightning.

Even because Shen Yao at Qi Refining Stage could not form a Spirit Power Shield for protection, Fu Hengyan thoughtfully tossed one onto her.

Shen Yao:... Wow, so this is a Big Shot? She, a little Cannon Fodder, hadn't seen anything clearly before she was already being carried flying out of Yunwu Mountain.

"Senior Fu, many thanks for the rescue."

Shen Yao possessed nothing on her person, so she could only dryly utter two sentences of thanks.

Fortunately Fu Hengyan did not take such perfunctory gratitude to heart; he stood at the very front of the Flying Sword, leaving Shen Yao only a lean, clean back. "Once we exit Yunwu Mountain, you may leave on your own."

He still had unfinished business, and even less time to escort Shen Yao back to the gathering point.

Shen Yao understood this completely; what virtue or ability did she have to make a Big Shot sacrifice so much?

Nodding cutely in agreement, Shen Yao spoke no more, simply standing honestly on the Flying Sword as she was carried along.

After flying for about half a day, the clouds and mist around Shen Yao began to thin.

The identity token she had been clutching in her hand during the earlier chaos grew brighter.

Almost out of Yunwu Mountain!

The identity token has this benefit: the closer to the edge of Yunwu Mountain, the brighter it glows.

Shen Yao let out a long breath of relief in her heart; she had finally made it out of Yunwu Mountain. Whatever the case, next time something like this happens, she's not coming.

With only sparse ordinary abilities to begin with, Shen Yao did not delude herself into being the Main Character; living an uneventful life as an ordinary person without courting death or causing trouble was perfectly fine too.

"Miss Shen, let us part ways here."

Fu Hengyan signaled the Flying Sword to descend, arriving at an Empty Space where the mist was slightly thinner.

A few sporadic trees surrounded them, looming in and out of the mist.

"Senior Fu, Junior Shen takes her leave."

Fu Hengyan watched Shen Yao leave with an indifferent gaze until her figure could no longer be seen, then turned and hurried off in the opposite direction.

Shen Yao, now far away, carefully probed the route out of the mountain while simultaneously asking the system in her mind: Did Fu Hengyan really leave?

"He left. Doesn't seem to be heading to Yunwu Mountain, but not toward the Mountain Foot either."

The system stared at its positioning function, somewhat unable to pin down the progress of the two of them.

It feels so plain; with this kind of interaction pattern, can Shen Yao really win over Fu Hengyan?

"Don't think too much. You must be full of confidence in your own abilities. I believe in you."

Shen Yao cheerfully shoved the pot onto the system; after all, Spiritual Fluctuations and such were all the system gasping and jumping out in shock.

Shen Yao could only perform secondary analysis and refinement based on the system's information.

If it really doesn't work, then forget it.

Shen Yao often kept the words "give up" in her heart, because that was truly how she thought.

Very realistic, also very smooth; everyone who has experienced the information explosion can understand that in life, nothing is absolutely indispensable.

Shen Yao had a fortuitous encounter, bound a Childbirth System after death, and had already experienced several worlds before; her Worldview was mature beyond further maturity.

Think about it: as long as she earnestly completes the system's Missions in every world, theoretically she herself would possess infinite life.

Under such a long life, a person's mindset becomes peaceful and Buddhist.

Crazily obsessing over a certain thing or person is simply too childish.

Proceeding along the edge of Yunwu Mountain all the way, during which Shen Yao fell into two arrays.

However, the array cores were merely two pieces of the most common non-attributed Yunwu Stone; Shen Yao easily pocketed them.

"Wow! Finally out!"

The scenery before her instantly became bright and open; ahead lay a flat bottom, and farther off, suspended Formation Flags fluttered noisily in the wind.

Shen Yao turned her head to look back at that Yunwu Mountain shrouded in clouds and mist behind her, then stepped forward without the slightest hesitation.

"You're back"

"Mm"

"Was the journey smooth?"

"Fairly smooth"

"In another half day we'll set off for Yunwu City. Go rest first."

"Shen Yao takes her leave"

"..."

After exchanging a few simple words with Second Elder Shen Zhangshou, who was guarding beneath the Shen Clan Formation Flags, Shen Yao successfully returned to the Flying Boat room.

Shen Qing and Shen Ying had not yet returned at this time; the clan members at the Cloud Mist Clan Residence were also missing more than half.

But this is all normal; those who enter Yunwu Mountain to gather Yunwu Stone basically all time it very precisely.

Shen Yao has few chances to go out for experience; plus this time she had Fu Hengyan's help, so she came out of Yunwu Mountain early.

Under usual circumstances, Shen Yao might still have needed to borrow most of the day to gather two more pieces of Yunwu Stone.

Back in her room, Shen Yao relaxed her mind, even pausing her daily cultivation temporarily, choosing instead to lie on the bed and sleep.

After half a month on Yunwu Mountain, Shen Yao's nerves had been taut; now she finally managed to relax a little.

The benefit of a good sleep was that Shen Yao stepped off the flying boat looking exceptionally spirited.

Shen Qing and Shen Ying had already returned from Yunwu Mountain; Shen Ying stood to one side hugging her sword with eyes closed, resting, while Shen Qing clustered with familiar clanspeople, chatting and joking.

Seeing Shen Yao approach, Shen Qing called out with a smile, "Thought you'd sleep until we got back to Yunwu City before waking."

Shen Yao shook her head. "A little rest is enough. Did Second Elder say when we'd depart?"

Earlier it was mentioned we'd wait another half day, but the sky outside has already darkened — clearly the half day has passed.

Shen Qing shrugged. "Word is someone from the City Lord's Mansion hasn't returned yet, so we have to wait another night."

"Just one night; whether they make it out or not, we're all heading back to Yunwu City tomorrow morning," Shen Ying took up the conversation, her expression obviously not as relaxed as Shen Qing's.

Did something happen on Yunwu Mountain? Shen Yao speculated inwardly.

"Mm, waiting a night is fine too," Shen Yao added, quietly asking whether all their Shen clan members had come out smoothly.

Shen Qing blinked playfully. "The clanspeople who came are all old hands — sharp as they come."

Why would they do something not worth the cost? Legends about Yunwu Mountain are countless; no one has the guts to stake their life and livelihood on a gamble.

Shen Yao was amused into laughter, and simply joined Shen Qing's group chat decisively.

The Shen clan, compared to those high-ranking great households, simply doesn't have that much depth of heritage.

So they don't place much importance on legitimate-vs-concubine rules and such; although Shen Yao rarely interacted with clanspeople, as long as they weren't difficult she could still exchange a few words.

This time those who came were basically all young men and women; once a topic was raised it just wouldn't die down.

Back and forth, you come I go, bursts of laughter rose from the crowd, carried along the gentle breeze brushing past cheeks, borne away into the distance.

……

The people who came out of Yunwu Mountain first rested another night at the mountain foot, then on the second day at early morning, each boarded their own conveyances and left Yunwu Mountain.

The annual Cloud Mist Gathering ended; next time they come, it will be next year.

On the way back Shen Yao didn't return to her room to rest, but stayed in the flying boat's outer space, using the system windows on both sides of the flying boat to admire the scenery in midair.

Alright, actually there wasn't much scenery; occasionally a few demon beasts with bared fangs and claws flew past, all full of aggressiveness — Shen Yao even personally experienced being attacked by a demon beast, though that Red Flame Bird didn't touch her at all.

The flying boat sailed a whole day; Shen Yao poked her head out and looked down from midair, seeing familiar Yunwu City and the dense, packed city buildings below.

Without stopping, the flying boat headed straight for the Shen Clan Territory located in City West.

After the flying boat landed, Shen Yao handed in the Yunwu Stones she had gathered, then went straight back to the small courtyard and slept like the dead.