Qi Xuan returned, and both siblings breathed a sigh of relief, truly fearing that he might not e back.
"If you need anything, call me. I need to cultivate now." Meaning, do not disturb unless necessary.
Xiao Wan nodded; Xiao Xun had no problem practicing on his own now. He certainly would not disturb their benefactor’s cultivation.
Once a cultivator enters meditation, they lose track of time. When Qi Xuan awoke, it was already a month later, and it was now autumn. Observing the changes in the courtyard, he felt the seasons of a mortal year were too distinct.
Xiao Wan saw Qi Xuan e out and was extremely surprised.
Seeing the smile on her face, Qi Xuan also felt more relaxed. He’s fearful of people with troubled expressions; isn’t it better to face life with a smile every day? Misery lasts a lifetime; joy, too, is a lifetime.
Xiao Wan has now fully adapted to her present life. Even if the benefactor doesn’t e out, knowing he is around gives her peace of mind.
The siblings have been in the village long enough that people no longer treat them differently.
They grew up in a life with servants, but after arriving here, they adapted for a while.
Now, they can do the laundry and cook, among other things. The village chief originally wanted to give them land, but the siblings refused.
They can’t manage it. The silver they brought with them is enough to support them for a lifetime here.
Watching her cheerful demeanor, Qi Xuan felt contagious.
Someone outside called out to her, "Xiao Wan, the Second’s pig’s leg broke, and they want to slaughter it. Do you want to buy some meat?"
"Auntie, wait a moment."
Xiao Wan looked at Qi Xuan and said, "Benefactor, I’m going out."
"Hmm."
The village isn’t small, but Qi Xuan’s Divine Sense can fully cover it. Moreover, it should be safe here.
In the afternoon, he told Xiao Wan he was going up the mountain. "You don’t need to look for me; in case of extreme emergency, tear this paper, and I’ll know."
Though smiling as she took it, her heart was filled with reluctance.
Qi Xuan found a cave on the mountain; it’s peaceful here, plus the Spiritual Energy above is stronger than below.
After setting up the Spirit Gathering Array, he started cultivating. He felt a bit anxious now. His mother was undergoing Divinity Transformation, his father was in seclusion, and his siblings were all Nascent Soul.
He had to urgently cultivate; otherwise, what would he do when they ascended?
In cultivation, time is meaningless; when he opened his eyes, three months had passed, and he had reached the Golden Core Ninth Layer.
Exiting the array, he decided to visit them to see if they needed his help.
Actually, cultivating like this in the Mortal World is acceptable. There’s no shortage of Spirit Stones because of the Spirit Gathering Array.
After ing out, around the cave, the plants were noticeably more lush than elsewhere, likely due to the nourishment from the Spiritual Energy.
He instantly appeared at the small courtyard. Winter was nothing to him.
The snow in the courtyard was cleaned up. He heard the siblings talking and coughed lightly.
The door was pulled open by Xiao Xun.
"Benefactor, you’ve returned. Please, e in."
Qi Xuan frowned; why did he feel resentment from this boy?
Entering the room, he saw Xiao Wan lying on the bed and asked with a frown, "What’s wrong?"
"My sister isn’t doing well."
Qi Xuan used Divine Sense to scan, and immediately frowned, appearing instantly by Xiao Wan’s bedside.
Her face was bloodless and much thinner, almost unrecognizable.
Before he could speak, his Divine Sense inadvertently scanned her belly. Shocked, he confirmed again—is she pregnant with his child?
Qi Xuan was somewhat dumbstruck, but instinctively, a cup of Spiritual Spring Water appeared in his hand, and he supported her as he fed it to her.
Xiao Wan had no energy, but her eyes shone brightly.
After drinking the Spiritual Spring Water, Qi Xuan felt she improved significantly.
And so did Xiao Wan. She immediately felt a surge of strength.
Qi Xuan gently laid her down, "What do you plan to do with this child?"
Xiao Wan froze, fearfully staring at Qi Xuan, "Benefactor, I want this child. I beg you, even if you don’t want it, you can leave, and I’ll raise the child myself."
Qi Xuan’s Divine Sense lightly touched the child, unexpectedly eliciting a response from it.
A marvelous feeling made his heart soften entirely.
Now he understood his father’s affection for them.
"Don’t worry, I never said I wouldn’t want the child."
Xiao Xun fetched a stool and placed it by the bed, and Qi Xuan sat down.
Then, a Spirit Fruit appeared in his hand. He didn’t know what to feed this woman; he only knew that his mother always ate this fruit when pregnant with his little sister.
The child had transmitted to him a message about hunger; he genuinely felt he had failed—how could his child be hungry?
Xiao Wan looked at the reddened fruit, unconsciously swallowing; she truly wanted to eat it.
"Eat it; you’ll have it every day from now on. You can eat whenever you want, but it cannot be left outside, or it will lose its effect."
Xiao Wan took it, consuming it in three bites.
In truth, Qi Xuan didn’t understand much; Xiao Wan has a mortal body. Giving her Spiritual Spring Water was already quite precarious. Unexpectedly, he also gave her a Spirit Fruit, even if it was only a Fourth Rank Enlightenment Fruit, which mortals couldn’t endure.
It was precisely due to the extraordinary nature of the child in her belly that nothing happened. He still thought this was normal.
Xiao Xun watched his sister bee much more spirited, finally reassured. Remembering the village gossip, he said, "Benefactor, what should be done about my sister? You aren’t married yet."
Qi Xuan wasn’t someone irresponsible; after this incident, he was still in shock, and now the question was raised.
"We’ll get married."
Xiao Wan’s smile grew even brighter; she especially wanted to marry her benefactor.
"Alright, since my sister’s health isn’t good, and we don’t have family here, you can just bow to Heaven and Earth."
Qi Xuan thought of his parents, but let it be; his mother was about to give birth, so maybe later.
So he nodded; bowing to Heaven and Earth was just as well, giving them both a title.
Xiao Wan was extremely happy, touching her belly, "I want to bow after the child is born."
Qi Xuan had no objections; she could decide however she wished.
Qi Xuan sat by the bed, municating with the child through his Divine Sense; although it’s still vague, there’s awareness.
This intriguing feeling brought him joy, until the child fell asleep, and then he withdrew his Divine Sense.
"Don’t worry, I will take good care of you. Why didn’t you call me earlier?"
Xiao Wan didn’t speak; it was due to embarrassment, and she feared the benefactor didn’t want the child.
"Don’t worry, I won’t leave in the future."
Qi Xuan simply decided not to leave. Actually, both were feeling quite unfortable.
Xiao Xun tried learning to cook, but he couldn’t. "You can ask the villagers, or should we get someone to cook for us?" They were used to being cared for as Food Cultivators and couldn’t cook. There was plenty of food in the space, but the siblings couldn’t eat it.
"Benefactor, I don’t want to find someone from the village; I’ll learn myself. I won’t let my sister go hungry."
"Your sister doesn’t need your care; I will provide her with food, but you cannot eat it."
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