Chapter 432

Little Li is having a hard time.

The little embryo must help Dad win favor.

Brush up on her sense of existence.

Although Mom can't find out yet, there will be help to cover it up.

Nine Li is the first to help, 'A Li, you're hungry~'

Shen Qingli: 'Hehe.'

At her current cultivation level, who would believe she's hungry?

It seems the breakfast prepared for A Li this morning had a decent luck effect.

Shen Kuo, who also came to smooth things over, finally gave a somewhat credible excuse.

However, Shen Qingli actually doesn't care, and she suspects the sound came from Little Star.

Already communicating with Little Star: 'What's wrong?'

Little Star muttered for a while, seemingly vaguely expressing that it's fine.

Shen Qingli also isn't sure, but Ji Zhongwen already said, 'It seems Sister Shen still keeps the habit of eating; there's a banquet tonight, Sister Shen, do you have anything you prefer? I'll have someone prepare one or two.'

No need, I'm not picky.' Shen Qingli rubbed her belly, actually communicating with Little Star: 'Why not enter the Yuan Ling realm?'

The Yuan Ling realm can now be entered, but not exited; she also still can't perceive the internal specifics, and actually wants to find a quiet place to examine this harvest.

But she wants to, while Little Star does not.

It lies dormant, utterly still.

Shen Qingli also doesn't know how to communicate, but she finally realized what was strange: Little Star being like this is as if she were pregnant.

This position is just right!

Isn't it just weird?

Are you hungry?' Ji Zhongwen asked.

It's no wonder he thought that; Shen Qingli's belly-rubbing gesture feels a bit like being really hungry.

Nine Li fears she'll keep touching; Little Star gave itself away, hurriedly flung itself onto her arm to let her hug it.

That must be hunger; A Li has been nurturing her body lately, needing many nourishing spiritual items—your clan surely has plenty, remember to bring more.' Nine Li answered on her behalf, not speaking, but also demanded more! Since it's delivered to our door, we shouldn't refuse it for free.

Of course there will be.' Ji Zhongwen guaranteed, he actually wanted to give Shen Qingli more anyway.

At this point, Ji Yun Dou Mother came to Shen Kuo's side, 'If I recall correctly, you are the father of a matriarch?'

Exactly.' Shen Kuo unconsciously glanced toward Zhong Minglan not far away, seeing her expression normal, then continued exchanging pleasantries with Ji Yun Dou Mother.

The procession then entered the main hall of the Ji clan's heavenly palace; the Huaxia Shen clan's elite troops had already been stationed, and Shen Duo and Zhong Minglan both came to Shen Qingli's side, entering the hall together to meet the senior leaders of the other four clans.

Actually, before they even entered the hall, Yi Yuan Tianjun and others had already spotted them from afar.

Thus, as she entered, Yin Zhi Tianjun gave a half-hearted smile and said, 'Shen Matriarch, what a grand display—those who don't know might think you're here to attack the Ji clan's heavenly palace.'

How can you lack self-awareness?' Shen Qinghuang sneered, 'What would my little sister gain by attacking the Ji clan? She's definitely here to attack your Yin clan!'

Yin Zhi Tianjun's face instantly sank; his gaze toward Shen Qinghuang was full of self-important awe, but it was utterly useless.

At this very moment, Shen Qinghuang has already reached the early stage of the Tianqing realm!

Although still not as strong as his late-stage Tianqing realm, she is no longer something he can casually intimidate.

Insolent!' Xiahóu Tianjun was about to chime in.

But Ji Yun Dou Mother stopped them, 'Enough, you two old-timers still bickering with a child—have you no shame?'

Yin Zhi and Xiahóu's expressions shifted slightly, and of course they were still displeased inside!

But Yi Yuan Tianjun also smoothed things over, 'Today is for cooperation—let's be harmonious, sit down and talk properly.'

Hmph!' Xiahóu Tianjun flicked his sleeves and drank tea, merely enduring it.

Although Yin Zhi's face was grim, he simply didn't speak further.

Please.' Ji Zhongwen ushered Shen Qingli to the seat of honor.

Yin Zhi instantly couldn't bear to watch anymore!

But Yi Yuan Tianjun had already said, 'Shen Matriarch, what is your view on the recent bloody rains?'

It's no longer a problem.' Shen Qingli answered directly, without beating around the bush.

Yin Zhi and Xiahóu both froze for a moment, probably not expecting her to be so certain.

Are you sure?' Yi Yuan Tianjun seemed uneasy.

Of course.' Shen Qingli gazed into the void, 'He faces no major obstacle.'

This is fact: although Di Jin hasn't yet emerged from the Endless Abyss, his consciousness has fully recovered; his wounds are too severe, and he must still refine the entire Xuan Mountain before he can venture out.

However, in his mind came the incredulous voice of Di Hao: 'Wicked spawn! What have you done to me?'

Di Jin snorted lightly, 'As such a filial son, I naturally couldn't really kill you; otherwise, if karmic retribution were to strike, it wouldn't fall on me but on my wife‑elder sister and my child.'

The wife‑elder sister is fine; Di Hao can understand that.

Child? Di Hao couldn't regain his senses for a long time!

You—

You—

Di Hao stammered 'you' for ages, unable to form a complete sentence.

Di Jin also couldn't be bothered, continuing to focus entirely on recovery.

He has lately felt a bit uneasy, intuiting that he should return quickly to his wife's side.

He also doesn't know whether some shameless third party is trying to take advantage; meanwhile his sister truly treats him as a brother now, and doesn't remember he is her husband……

If worst comes to worst, he will surely strangle that old thing Di Hao!

Speak clearly—what do you mean by 'child'?

Di Hao was finally able to speak a complete sentence.

But Di Jin still didn't want to deal with him—however, she was really annoyed!

Di Jin had no choice but to put up with his noise, and she replied coldly, "Naturally it's your grandson! You're truly vicious—you'd even make such a little brat disappear."

"I didn't!" Di Hao exploded in rage, but then he finally realized, "The problem lies with your brat! No, you're trying to tell me Shen Qingli is pregnant? Impossible! Impossible! How could I have missed it?"

"Don't even mention you—I didn't notice it either, being the father." Di Jin, thinking back, finally understood why that crowd of big and small had been staring at his daughter-in-law's belly.

It turned out to be because of that little brat.

I don't know whether it's a daughter or a son.

I hope it's a son—tough and sturdy—so he could be of some use when he can't protect his wife's elder sister.

Even if it's a daughter, she'll surely be as beautiful as her aunt,

"So, Taiqing didn't eliminate this child?"

Di Hao's cold, heartless question jerked Di Jin back from her reverie to reality, and her heart turned icy—colder than it had ever been.

He could not care that Di Hao had killed him for Taiqing Hall, but—

"You wretch!"

"How could you be so clueless!"

"You almost got my grandson killed!"

Di Hao was furious! This is no joke—Taiqing, while seeking to 'fulfill' Shen Qingli and Di Jin's severance of love and ties, would inevitably eliminate their offspring.

"Quick! Go to the main hall! Go to Taiqing!"

Di Hao isn't joking! Taiqing's elimination is irreversible.

Although we don't know how this brat managed to evade the earlier elimination, that doesn't mean it's safe.

Once Taiqing senses that little brat's existence, it certainly won't show mercy!

After all, Taiqing is truly the supremely merciless.