“Mother, how are you feeling now? Wait, don’t move just yet!” Su Qianqian supported her mother by her side, watching her protruding belly.
No matter what Liu Qingyao did, she kept her full attention on her, just in case anything happened.
Meanwhile, Su Lingling was on the other side, scanning all around, eliminating any possible dangers!
Even Chu Youtong was circling nearby, constantly monitoring Liu Qingyao’s condition, ready to stabilize her with a Secret Technique at the slightest sign of trouble!
As for Liu Qingyao, who was surrounded in the middle, she felt rather helpless. Was this really necessary…
“You three, this is already my third child, I have plenty of experience, there’s nothing to worry about. Just relax.”
Liu Qingyao tried to comfort the three of them—well, actually four, since even after going through it twice already, Su Changfeng was still unusually anxious.
But his reaction speed and abilities now were no match for his two daughters, so he simply followed behind.
Every step Liu Qingyao took made his heart race.
Just a moment ago, Liu Qingyao suddenly wanted to go out for a walk. Unable to dissuade her, the whole family mobilized!
Su Qianqian was on the left, Su Lingling on the right, Chu Youtong led the way in front, and Su Changfeng brought up the rear, as if they were escorting an empress on an outing.
Though it felt a bit troublesome and helpless, to say she wasn’t happy would be a lie…
“Aunt Liu, you really must be careful. The due date is just days away—if you feel the least bit uncomfortable, say so right away!”
“Alright, alright, but there’s truly no need to worry. I feel great right now. Even though I’m much older, I actually feel even stronger than I did when I gave birth to Lingling and Qianqian. Clearly, all those glowing Earth Spiritual Treasures I’ve been eating really do work.”
As Liu Qingyao spoke, her steps suddenly slowed for a moment.
Everyone’s hearts skipped a beat with her, but thankfully, her next step was steady.
“Whew, these days I feel like my heart is always half a beat behind—this is even more intense than a big competition!” Su Lingling couldn’t help but think to herself.
Looking at her mother’s huge belly, Su Lingling was already looking forward to meeting her little sister! She was about to become a big sister herself, hehe~
“Oh right, Mother, have you and Father decided on a name for our third sister?” Su Lingling suddenly thought of it and asked excitedly.
“Mm… We decided to give her a name similar to you two. For now, we’ve chosen: Su Nuonuo.”
“Su Nuonuo, how cute~! That means I’ll be Sister Lingling now, and little Sister Nuonuo will definitely be as adorable as me and big sister!”
Su Lingling’s eyes sparkled. She was already imagining playing with her tiny, adorable sister in a few years’ time.
Su Qianqian looked at the expectant Su Lingling, then at Liu Qingyao’s belly, and couldn’t help but imagine too.
Two little sisters, how blissful…
A few days later, just as expected, Liu Qingyao was getting ready for bed one night when she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her belly!
Luckily, the midwife they’d arranged for days ago was already living nearby.
This midwife was a Sect Leader whom Lin Muxue had personally requested from a small sect.
Her cultivation wasn’t high, but her birthing skills were extraordinary.
For her, helping a mortal like Liu Qingyao give birth was virtually risk-free.
Even so, everyone waiting outside was anxiously pacing about!
“Is it not done yet? Does it really take this long to deliver?” Su Qianqian asked impatiently.
“It’s only been five minutes, Qianqian, don’t be so anxious. It’s going to be alright.” Lin Muxue was also outside, constantly reassuring the frantic Su Qianqian.
“I don’t really trust the skills of the one inside. I should go in and help. Our sect has some Secret Techniques that could be useful.”
For once, Chu Youtong looked genuinely anxious. She always felt uneasy when things were out of her control.
Though Su Qianqian and the others were all worried, things inside the room were proceeding smoothly.
Liu Qingyao was drawn into an Illusion Realm ahead of time, so she felt no pain in her sleep.
The baby was nearly out, crying normally; all that was left was to cut the umbilical cord, which wasn’t difficult.
Just as the midwife breathed a sigh of relief, a sudden change occurred!
A powerful pressure burst from the newborn, sending the lower-cultivation midwife flying!
Then, an aura as if a Heavenly Treasure had emerged broke through the rooftop, and at once, the heavens and earth changed!
Naturally, everyone outside sensed what was happening immediately.
Su Lingling froze in shock, but Lin Muxue and Chu Youtong, being more experienced, turned pale and rushed inside!
Su Qianqian’s mind was a beat slower, but as soon as she thought of a terrible possibility, she too darted into the room!
In this world, some people are destined for greatness from the moment they’re born, their arrival accompanied by a Heavenly Phenomenon—just like now…
Clouds instantly gathered overhead, swirling into a vortex.
Thunderclouds roared, and within them countless shadows, like celestial maidens, seemed to glide.
And the source of it all was a newborn baby!
Not being born with a Heavenly Phenomenon didn’t mean one wasn’t a genius—Su Lingling and Su Qianqian, for example, were undoubtedly gifted.
But to be born with such an omen was to be a true favored child of the heavens!
However, for mortals, this wasn’t necessarily a good thing… Could a mere mortal truly bear the burden of giving birth to a Destined Child, or endure such power and karma…?
“No, the baby is constantly drawing nutrition from the umbilical cord, and Aunt Liu is just an ordinary mortal—she can’t hold on. I’ll transmit energy!”
Chu Youtong immediately used a secret method to begin Energy Transmission and sustain Liu Qingyao’s life.
But Liu Qingyao’s body was too fragile.
With her strength being drained, even what little healing energy they could supply wasn’t enough—it still fell short!
“Can we cut the cord now?” Lin Muxue was truly panicked for once.
Though her knowledge was vast, she really had no idea what to do in this situation.
In her desperation, she moved to sever the cord, but the just-recovered midwife hurriedly stopped her:
“No! If you cut the cord now, both mother and child will be gravely harmed!”
“Then what should we do?!” Su Qianqian stamped her foot in frustration, seeing her mother’s face twisted in pain yet completely at a loss for what to do!
At this moment, Chu Youtong suddenly noticed something and gave everyone a glimmer of hope:
“I…might have a way, if I’m sensing this right…” Chu Youtong said gravely.
As she spoke, Chu Youtong formed a seal with her hands and pointed toward Su Nuonuo. Above her, a phantom slowly coalesced…
“That’s… the Hehuan Sect’s Heavenly Medicine?!”
Su Qianqian recognized it at a glance—floating above Su Nuonuo was a bewitching Peony, its illusory form flickering and shifting like a dream.
“But how… Never mind! Chu Youtong, please, if you have a way, do it quickly! As long as you can save Mother and Nuonuo, I’ll do anything you ask!”
“I know, I know, I’m thinking! I’m anxious too!” Chu Youtong didn’t need Su Qianqian to urge her.
She’d already begun trying to connect with the Heavenly Medicine that originally belonged to the Hehuan Sect.
After several attempts, she finally managed to forge a tenuous connection.
The instant it formed, a powerful suction erupted from the bewitching Peony—!
Fortunately, Chu Youtong’s cultivation was strong enough that she wasn’t drained dry.
As the force gradually waned, she estimated, “It’s absorbed about a Golden Core Stage’s worth.”
After absorbing enough spiritual energy, the bewitching Peony slowly merged into Su Nuonuo’s body, and the Heavenly Phenomenon gradually faded.
Apart from the hole in the roof, nothing was left. Just then, the baby’s cries drew everyone’s attention.
The midwife hurriedly cut the umbilical cord and performed routine tests and checks, but found nothing wrong.
Slowly, Liu Qingyao regained consciousness. She felt extremely weak, and…“Strange…why is there a hole in the roof?”
Then she heard the baby crying and immediately forced herself to sit up.
Everyone rushed to support her, and soon a swaddled infant was placed in her arms.
“Oh, you’re all here? Have you seen adorable Su Nuonuo yet?”
Liu Qingyao smiled gently at everyone gathered round, having no idea what had just happened—only that everyone seemed terribly worried.
Once they confirmed Liu Qingyao was truly alright, everyone finally breathed a genuine sigh of relief.
Su Qianqian leaned over and gently poked Su Nuonuo’s cheek, “You little rascal, causing so much trouble the moment you’re born. You’d better be a good girl from now on.”
The little one, faced with the extended finger, gradually stopped crying and grasped Su Qianqian’s finger with her tiny hand.
In that instant, Su Qianqian’s defenses melted completely!
“Fine, you’re forgiven~”
……
Several days later, in a distant Palace, the same thing happened.
The moment Luo Siqian was born, golden Dragon and Phoenix Illusory Shadows coiled above the imperial palace, and waves of Faith Power were drawn by the newborn!
However, Luo Wuhen’s cultivation was much higher, so nothing unexpected happened.
Feeling the Heavenly Medicine within Luo Siqian’s body—something that should have been stolen by Su Qianqian—returning in this way…
Looking at the golden-eyed baby in her arms, Luo Wuhen’s gaze was infinitely tender…
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