Chapter 72

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Main Character:

Shen Yao

Bai Mei, frightened by Bai Wei like this, immediately raised her hand and swore she absolutely had no second thoughts.

"Sister rest assured, I am absolutely not the kind of person who loses their head upon seeing benefit."

Madam's various preferential treatments are indeed enviable, but Bai Mei herself also has self-knowledge.

She herself knows clearly what her own caliber is; in this situation, let alone wanting to do something sorry to Madam, even having second thoughts and wanting to defect to someone else would not be easy.

Bai Wei: ……

Bai Wei didn't know Bai Mei could associate so much on her own; she only heard the other party raise her hand and swear, and her heart relaxed a breath, even her taut expression eased a bit.

"Mm, I'll trust you for now, let's hurry over, don't let the City Lord wait anxiously."

They are not Madam, and even more lack the ability to make the City Lord dispel his anger.

Hurrying over as soon as possible can also leave a few more good impressions in the City Lord's eyes.

At that time, even if it's just the City Lord casually bestowing a reward, it would be enough for them to earn a sum.

Really thinking cultivators can act as they please, unfettered and unrestrained?

The stories in storybooks are all lies; although they have cultivation realms, they still have to rush about for daily necessities like firewood, rice, oil, and salt, no different from those mortals.

The two of them did not speak afterwards, instead rushing the journey with all their might.

Soon, Yanqing Pavilion arrived.

At this time, Steward Zhou was already waiting outside Yanqing Pavilion; seeing Bai Wei and Bai Mei come over, Steward Zhou hurriedly beckoned, and when the people walked close, asked in a low voice, "Do you know why Madam was carried back to Yanqing Pavilion by the City Lord?"

Bai Wei shook her head, "This servant does not know; fearing Madam might seek us for something, that is why we hurried over with Bai Mei."

Bai Mei nodded, and also did not speak, an appearance of entirely relying on Bai Wei to open her mouth, which gave Steward Zhou a huge headache.

Confirming Bai Wei might know something, but with the other party not speaking, Steward Zhou also could not press the question.

Inconspicuously withdrawing his gaze, Steward Zhou said, "Since it is so, wait at the doorway for now; presumably there is a matter, the City Lord will naturally summon us to enter."

Bai Wei watched her nose, her nose watched her heart, agreeing, "What Steward Zhou says is right."

As the words fell, the three people looked at each other, each harboring their own thoughts in their hearts.

In the Yanqing Pavilion main hall, not far from the three people, Fu Hengyan had already gently placed Shen Yao on the bed.

His hand had always been resting on Shen Yao's wrist and had not moved away; observing carefully, one could still see faint pale golden traces emerging from Fu Hengyan's fingertips.

The matter of Shen Yao being pregnant gave Fu Hengyan a huge shock.

Especially since he seemingly and Shen Yao… only had that one comparatively lasting time.

Slightly awkwardly using his other hand to touch his nose tip, Fu Hengyan coughed lightly twice, placing his attention once again on Shen Yao's abdomen which was continuously absorbing his spiritual power and was excessively active.

There were two obvious life fluctuations there; because of their extreme thirst for spiritual power, they made Shen Yao suffer quite a bit of hardship these days.

Looking at Shen Yao's tightly knitted brows and eyes, Fu Hengyan's eyes moved slightly, and he simply took out a beautiful jade bottle, poured out the fragrant medicine pills inside, and fed them into Shen Yao's mouth.

The elixir was only the size of a soybean, melted upon entering the mouth, and the elixir's effect also immediately took effect.

Shen Yao's tightly knitted expression became relaxed, and her abdomen which had been continuously absorbing spiritual power became calm.

Fu Hengyan withdrew his hand, his gaze fixed tightly on Shen Yao on the bed, until Shen Yao slowly opened her eyes and met Fu Hengyan's gaze.

"Cheng Qi"

Shen Yao opened her mouth, propping herself up with one hand wanting to rise, but unexpectedly her arm went weak; if not for Fu Hengyan embracing her shoulder, she would almost have fallen again.

Shen Yao shook her head helplessly, and said to Fu Hengyan quite apologetically, "It was me being too careless."

Fu Hengyan embraced Shen Yao in his arms, simultaneously reaching out to pat Shen Yao's shoulder, "Don't blame you, it's my fault; if I had returned earlier, you wouldn't have had to suffer these grievances."

One can imagine, when he was not there, just how careful and cautious Shen Yao was.

Pregnancy is inherently arduous for women; moreover, this time Shen Yao is pregnant, eight or nine out of ten it is a heaven-born divine body, which is the extremely rare Spirit Fetus of legend.

Shen Yao turned her head to lean on Fu Hengyan's shoulder, her nose tip drifting with the unique cold plum fragrance belonging to the other party.

"You already knew? They came too suddenly, even I was startled."

The hand resting on the bed was pulled up by Shen Yao, lightly placed on her abdomen, Shen Yao laughed lightly, "Next will be hard work, Cheng Qi; my spiritual power is insufficient, fearing I cannot withstand their demands."

With Shen Yao's situation, to let the offspring in the abdomen grow smoothly, the first few months of pregnancy must guarantee sufficient spiritual power supply.

This is not the end; even later when the fetal breath stabilizes, one still occasionally needs various spirit pills and miraculous medicines to nurture.

Because this is a Spirit Fetus, innately it is countless times stronger than an ordinary mortal fetus.

Even among fellow cultivators, basically none would give birth to a Spirit Fetus.

Shen Yao's case, one can only say Fu Hengyan's own talent is sufficiently strong, plus Shen Yao has a cheat, the child's aptitude after passing through the system is even better, this is what led to this situation appearing.

Fu Hengyan gave an "Mm" sound, letting Shen Yao rest assured; with him here, he definitely would not let Shen Yao and the mother-child/mother-daughter trio suffer a loss.

"Just now, what did Cheng Qi feed me to eat?"

Shen Yao felt the spiritual power surging vigorously inside her body, seemingly gone was the previous panic of nearly being sucked dry, even her Qi Refining Ninth Layer barrier which she had only recently broken through faintly loosened, Qi Refining Tenth Layer right before her eyes.

Fu Hengyan smiled, "It is Awakening Spirit Pill"

Awakening Spirit Pill?

"Too precious," Shen Yao raised her head, looking at Fu Hengyan with a surprised expression.

Awakening Spirit Pill is even more advanced than Soul-Returning Pill; it is the first-choice elixir often used by Golden Core and even Nascent Soul cultivators to nurture the meridians inside their bodies.

Fu Hengyan actually let her eat this elixir; Shen Yao thought in her heart no wonder her whole body feels comfortable, simply like eating a whole spirit stone mine; before the elixir's medicinal power is exhausted, her body will continuously produce spiritual power.

How could this treatment not be comfortable? It's simply even more useful than a Spirit Gathering Array.

Fu Hengyan didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Compared to you, it's merely an external possession.

"Furthermore, your body needs the Awakening Spirit Pill; that will allow you to live normally."

Otherwise Shen Yao would have to lie in bed at all times while Fu Hengyan channeled spiritual power into her.

Fu Hengyan did not find this matter troublesome in the least, but over the long run it would inevitably affect Shen Yao's mood.

He had never eaten pork, but he had seen pigs run; Fu Hengyan had also witnessed the senior and junior sisters of the Tianjian Sect go through pregnancy and childbirth.

None of them consumed spiritual power the way Shen Yao did, nor were they carrying a spirit fetus.

Yet for the sake of their offspring having better aptitude, those senior and junior sisters would seek out many useful spirit grasses and spiritual objects, even sparing no expense to do so.

Fu Hengyan had been young at the time and did not understand why they made such a choice — clearly keeping the treasures for themselves could raise their cultivation realm, yet they were willing to use them on a fetus that was not yet known to be male or female, or what its aptitude might be.

Now, Fu Hengyan had become a father and understood the mindset of those senior and junior sisters back then.

This is probably what blood kinship is — an inexplicable kinship relation that makes one involuntarily treat them well.

Like the Awakening Spirit Pills he would previously ponder even for his own use, he now let Shen Yao take them without the slightest hesitation.

Fu Hengyan smiled, his entire handsome face in that instant seeming as if ice and snow had melted away.

The corners of his mouth curved up slightly; Fu Hengyan lowered his head to gaze at Shen Yao leaning in his embrace, unable to resist leaning in for intimate contact with her.

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"What is this? The taste is a bit strange."

Chen Yuwei sat in the bedchamber of Xuanru Garden, and beside her was a bowl of soup that Bai Wei had brought.

The soup's color was clear and bright, only its taste made it hard to compliment.

Ever since becoming pregnant, Chen Yuwei had lived a life of leisure and happiness under Fu Hengyan's care.

Basically everything — meals and all — was delivered straight to her mouth by Bai Wei and the others; even the pills and medicines were the same. Fu Hengyan had even specially made a trip to Cangwu Commandery, a thousand li from Yunwu City, and bought back all kinds of potent, useful pills.

At present, whether eating or drinking, Chen Yuwei got only the best; even her cultivation realm, which had long shown no movement, now faintly showed signs of a breakthrough.

Mm, she had made no effort at all; this was entirely the effect of smashing all manner of heavenly materials and earthly treasures, spirit pills and miracle medicines into her.

Bai Wei watched with a face full of nervousness at the bowl of spirit soup that Shen Yao had pushed away, and explained in a low voice, "Madam, this is a soup made from Hui Ling Fish.

Hui Ling Fish is most nourishing for pregnant women; it is a spiritual object the City Lord specially sought out.

Although the taste is somewhat less than satisfactory, this is also to preserve the Hui Ling Fish's own nutrition to the greatest extent possible.

Madam, why don't you try a bit more? This servant has already sent Bai Mei to fetch the spirit honey you most love to drink."

Afraid that Shen Yao would throw a tantrum and refuse to drink, Bai Wei acted with great caution and care.

After all, their duty right now was to make the Madam eat more meals and try to keep her mood pleasant for fetal nurturing.

After all, the Madam's luck was too good — she conceived the moment she tried, and it was rather miraculous.

If the Madam could safely give birth to an Eldest Miss with extremely good spirit root quality, then she and Bai Mei would also have bright prospects.

Listening to Bai Wei's words, Shen Yao picked up the bowl of soup with a somewhat helpless air and drained it in one gulp.

Mm

Once it entered her mouth, the taste was actually not bad; although there was some fishy smell, it was not strong.

More than that was the nutrition contained in the Hui Ling Fish itself, beneficial for stabilizing fetal breath and raising spirit root purity.

'Pity the effect is so-so; relying on eating Hui Ling Fish, the effect is not great.'

The System gave its self-proclaimed objective evaluation; these days it had been unusually active in Shen Yao's mind.

The reason was simple: the spirit root quality of the fetus Shen Yao carried was too good, and the System, in pursuit of higher returns, had already planned a massive investment.

'Host, how is the consideration going? Although it may make your pregnancy more arduous.

But the harvest will certainly be good — a Single Metal Spirit Root, purity as high as 9 points or above.

Host, hearing this, aren't you tempted?'

The System coaxed Shen Yao, its every opening and closing of the mouth about the wondrous uses of spirit root aptitude.

Like how Nascent Soul, Spirit Transformation would be no worry; Mahayana, Unity of the Way within easy reach; Ascension likewise not a dream.

To make Shen Yao willingly swallow the legendary Innate Creation Pill, the System practically talked until its throat smoked (it seems it doesn't even have a throat organ).

Too bad, Shen Yao is now a buyer's market and can hold her ground very well.

She never gave the System a definite reply, simply eating the various spiritual objects Fu Hengyan provided on schedule every day, showing not the slightest emotion.

Hitting a soft nail once again, the System was stifled with frustration.

'Don't rush; didn't you say the Innate Creation Pill only needs to be taken before the pregnancy reaches six months to be effective?

Right now I'm only three months pregnant; what are you afraid of?'

Shen Yao planned to keep stringing the System along; she wasn't afraid of suffering during pregnancy.

Compared to the little suffering she would endure, the harvest she would reap later when the child grew up was not worth mentioning.

She merely thought: she would not only be pregnant once; the System now described the Innate Creation Pill as so precious, likening it to Innate Qi — when she got pregnant again later, would it not produce it or would she have to spend her own money to buy it?

That would not do; she, Shen Yao, was just a wage worker, her salary not high, barely enough for her own expenses.

Pills whose names alone told you they were extraordinary — she definitely had to shear the System's wool.

Anyway the System was quite generous; shearing wool, as long as it could rein it in a bit, it wouldn't go bald~

The System naturally did not know what Shen Yao was thinking; it could rely on special means to probe certain people's spiritual fluctuations, but those were only fluctuations — like simple anger, happiness, sadness, grievance, all counted.

Shen Yao and the System had partnered for so long; the System also wasn't the guarded type.

Over time, the System would unconsciously reveal some of its own abilities in front of Shen Yao.

Shen Yao had calculations in her heart, and after several task worlds her mindset had grown increasingly mature; for the System to fathom Shen Yao's psychology like before was somewhat difficult.

Just like now, hearing Shen Yao's unhurried stance, the System became even more anxious.

"Words may be spoken so, but the Innate Creation Pill originates from Innate Qi.

Innate Qi is also a very important thing; the earlier it is used, the better.

At that time, whether for the child or even for the mother carrying the pregnancy, there will be benefits."

The system didn't understand why the Host would express herself this way, but it still insisted on convincing Shen Yao to use it as soon as possible.

Shen Yao:...

"Bai Wei, go wash some Purple Jade Fruits and Bi Ling Fruits, then take some Crystal Dew."

Bai Wei nodded in agreement, "Madam, please wait a moment."

The room was left with Shen Yao alone; she put on her shoes, got down from the bed, and walked around the Dian Dian with her slightly protruding belly.

In her mind, the system continued to shout indistinctly, but Shen Yao turned a deaf ear, looking here and there, until Fu Hengyan, who had finished handling Yunwu City affairs in the Front Courtyard, came over.

"Cheng Qi."

"Slowly."

Fu Hengyan shook his head disapprovingly at Shen Yao in his arms, "You are carrying twins, and your spiritual power fluctuates often; you must be even more careful."

Shen Yao embraced Fu Hengyan's lean and strong waist, smiling and nodding, "I have it under control, Cheng Qi need not worry."

Fu Hengyan:... How could I not worry? These days Shen Yao has been tossed about by the spirit fetus in her belly, unable to eat or sleep well, only recently easing somewhat.

Especially since he is her Dao Companion, there is little he can do; even with various spirit pills and heavenly materials and earthly treasures used, Shen Yao will still have the pregnancy reactions she should have.

This is all because of the spirit fetus she carries; mutual waxing and waning is an unchanging law of the Cultivation World.

"I have already sent word to my Master and the others; after waiting a while, a Medical Cultivator with relevant experience will come to care for your childbirth."

Fu Hengyan gathered Shen Yao's shoulders and carefully helped her sit down on the bed.

Shen Yao looked at the other person, "Are they from Cheng Qi's sect?"

Fu Hengyan nodded, a smile appearing at the corner of his lips, "They are all our own people; you need not be afraid."

The spirit fetus is extraordinary; there will be phenomena at birth, and I alone fear I may not be able to protect you."

The Cultivation World is not some Out-of-World Peach Blossom Land; beneath the peace surges various underworld currents.

Fu Hengyan wanted to protect his wife and children; the most foolproof method was to ask his Master, Luochen Zhenjun, to leave the mountain.