Jia Xialan was stunned for a moment, then smiled as she gently rubbed her still-flat stomach."It really is strange, Mei'er. It's difficult to explain with words because from the outside, my body shows almost no changes at all, but I can feel that there is another life growing inside me. It isn't an ordinary life either, because ever since the beginning, this child has continuously absorbed spiritual energy from my body. Sometimes I feel as though my body has two streams of energy moving at the same time. Fortunately, Han Nian gave me plenty of Restoration Pills before we separated. Those pills have been extremely helpful in maintaining my condition. Without that supply, I'm not sure I could have remained comfortable until now. The strangest thing is that as time passes, I can actually sense the child's presence more clearly. It's as though a connection is gradually forming between me and this child. I don't know whether all pregnancies involving high-level Cultivators are like this,

A short while after the small commotion with Luo Feng ended, the atmosphere at Han Nian's residence became peaceful again. The sun was beginning to set in the west, casting a golden glow over the courtyard. A gentle breeze passed through the trees, carrying the fragrance of the flowers growing around the residence.Han Nian sat casually on the terrace, one hand supporting his chin as he gazed toward the courtyard. Not long after, Lin Yue arrived carrying a teapot and placed a cup of warm tea in front of him. Su Mei and Jia Xialan also sat not far from them. For a moment, no one spoke.Han Nian picked up the cup, blew gently across its surface, and took a small sip. After placing it down again, his gaze shifted toward the three women before him."Don't worry about what Feng said earlier. I won't do anything like what he imagined, let alone turn this sect into a place where I constantly bring women home. I know that the three of you understand me better than anyone else. You also know h

If that was indeed the case, Han Nian certainly did not want to let Lin Yue and Su Mei fall too far behind. He had decided that after Jia Xialan gave birth, he would search for enough resources to increase their cultivation. Before that, however, he also planned to help them strengthen their bodies and foundations so they would be capable of withstanding much greater amounts of energy.Han Nian looked at the two women with a faint smile."Then after Xia'er gives birth, I will increase your cultivation as quickly as possible. I don't want you to keep worrying about this matter. As long as we have enough resources, I will make sure your foundations are truly solid before increasing your cultivation level. Besides, it's been quite a long time since I've wanted to spend more time with the two of you. Over the past few months, I've been too busy with the sect, training, searching for resources, and dealing with various other matters. Now that everything is starting to stabilize, I also wan

Han Nian immediately returned to his residence after hearing that several female Cultivators were willing to help with the childbirth. His steps were so fast that within a few breaths, he had already arrived in front of the room where Jia Xialan was staying. His face still carried an anxiety that was difficult to hide.He pushed open the door and was just about to enter when Mu Qing'er immediately turned toward him with a sharp gaze."Several female Cultivators will be arriving soon to help with the childbirth," Han Nian said."All right. I will also remain here to make sure Xia'er's condition doesn't worsen. The most important thing right now is for you to leave this room and not disturb us during the childbirth."Han Nian fell silent for a moment. His gaze shifted toward Jia Xialan, who was lying down with a pale face. Sweat covered her forehead, while both of her hands tightly gripped the cloth beneath her body. Hearing his wife's occasional cries of pain made Han Nian's heart feel

Han Nian had already lost count of how many times he had paced back and forth in front of the residence. Ever since Jia Xialan began experiencing severe contractions, his mind had been completely unable to calm down. Every time he heard Jia Xialan's cries from inside the room, it felt as though his heart were being squeezed. He stopped in front of the door for a moment and clenched both fists. "I really don't know what to do. Xia'er, hold on. I'm here. Even though I can't go inside, I'll keep waiting for you until everything is over." Unable to bear hearing the next scream, Han Nian finally disappeared from his position and appeared high in the sky, far away from the residence. He hovered there with both hands behind his back, but his gaze remained fixed below. His Divine Awareness occasionally swept across the courtyard, observing the female Cultivators entering and leaving the room while carrying various supplies. Down below, Han Tian, Lin Yue, Su Mei, and Luo Feng were also