I am Guhuoniao, not an umbrella demon, please do not disturb me.

When holly is needed, it becomes the Heavenly Sword; when holly is not needed, it becomes something raised by demons.

"Master, why do we need to go into seclusion?"

At this point, Dongqing still didn't know why, and asked in confusion.

Feng Yuan pondered for a moment, "In order to cultivate, you must speed up your cultivation progress during this period, otherwise a lot of trouble will come your way."

"Ah, why?"

"Don't ask why, just do as I say."

"Yes, Master."

Dongqing suppressed her curiosity. She didn't know why her master's attitude towards her had changed so much since he came back. Before, she could cultivate at will, but now she had to work hard and even work overtime.

She roughly knew why; it must be a problem with that idiot Changsheng. But thinking about it carefully, it didn't quite make sense. If it were just because of that, her master wouldn't be so insistent on her.

Feng Yuan opened her eyes and looked at Dong Qing with a slightly helpless expression.

Dongqing's identity is too sensitive; she is unlike any other Heavenly Sword host before.

Whether or not it was raised by a demon is not the key point. The key point is that the Demon Sword was also raised by this demon.

The Heavenly Sword and the Demon Sword were once siblings, a relationship that many find unacceptable.

If the holly tree could be abolished, not only would the cultivators inside Tianyang Palace unanimously approve it.

They couldn't accept this situation, and now it's actually happened.

Feng Yuan was certain that once the turmoil in the Sea Kingdom subsided, the cultivators outside would join forces to put pressure on the Tianyang Palace. Since the host of the Heavenly Sword could not be replaced, she would ensure that Dong Qing would give up this idea. For the sake of the common people and for the greater good, she had to make sure that Dong Qing stood on their side 100% no matter what.

At that time, Tianyang Palace will also be in trouble, and Dongqing will really run into problems.

This group of cultivators wanted to eliminate all unstable factors before the great calamity officially began, and they were willing to do anything for that.

This includes declaring war on Tongzhou, or assassinating Shenhuang.

Feng Yuan sat cross-legged on the futon. Thinking of this, she dismissed all her thoughts. In short, no matter how things developed, she would support Dong Qing because she believed in her often not-so-bright little apprentice.

·

There was so much news from the outside world that three months passed in the blink of an eye. After getting a general understanding of the situation, Bai Qingyu stopped trying to find out more.

There are too many and too many different kinds of things; nobody knows which are real and which are fake.

In comparison, there is another matter that deserves her more attention and effort.

Not only her, but everyone in the entire Divine Phoenix Residence, from herself to Bai Xiaoya, was concerned about this.

That means Ji Xuan is about to give birth.

It was a month later than usual, which is quite normal for cultivators.

No matter how strong Ji Xuan is, she still needs care and help from others at this time. Therefore, during this period, Bai Qingyu has been frantically learning all knowledge related to childbirth.

Yes, knowledge about childbirth.

She never imagined that she, as a Guhuoniao (a mythical bird), would one day stop raising her own children and start delivering babies for others, but thinking about it, it doesn't seem like a problem.

If the Guhuoniao (a mythical bird) can raise and care for its young, why can't it deliver babies?

Giving birth is bringing a baby into the world, just like raising a child.

The task of delivering babies isn't particularly difficult, but it's a bit troublesome, requiring attention to many details. As a novice, she wouldn't be able to deliver babies without learning from experienced midwives. Fortunately, Ji Xuan herself is skilled enough, and her Nascent Soul stage physical abilities save her a lot of trouble.

Not only was she learning from Zhen Tian, ​​but she was also responsible for assisting him.

As the days passed, the truly tense moment finally arrived.

Because she lived in the Divine Phoenix Residence throughout her pregnancy, the monsters in the house became very familiar with Ji Xuan and got along quite well with her. They all witnessed Ji Xuan's belly growing bigger day by day, which was quite a strange feeling.

At this moment, everyone who had been waiting outside the delivery room was present, even the usually quiet and aloof Higanbana.

Xiaoya tugged at the little snake's clothes, "Sister Ling'er, will that child be born smoothly?"

"Yes, of course you will," the little snake crouched down and gently comforted her.

"Then, then, Sister Ling'er, can I ask you a question?"

"Hmm? What's the problem? Tell me, and I'll tell you if I know the answer."

Bai Xiaoya hesitated for a long time, then pursed her lips, "Was Xiaoya also born from her mother's belly?"

Upon hearing this, the Spider Lily, who was drinking tea, immediately spat it out, spraying the tea all over Xiao Yao. The Spider Lily quickly cleaned Xiao Yao up and apologized.

While apologizing, I couldn't help but want to laugh.

Xiaoya is such an innocent and adorable child.

If Bai Qingyu were here and heard Xiaoya say that, I wonder how he would respond.

"Um... well, I don't know either, so I can't tell you right now."

The little snake looked embarrassed, scratched its cheek, and after a long pause, only managed to utter this one sentence.

Bai Qingyu is a demon, so why would this little girl think she is Bai Qingyu's biological daughter?

If you really have to put it that way, Bai Qingyu picked this girl up, but he absolutely couldn't say that to her, lest he hurt her pride.

At this moment, Bai Qingyu was unaware of what was happening outside, and she had no time to eavesdrop.

Her entire focus was on Ji Xuan. It could be said that she had never been so nervous in her entire life, even after she arrived at the Fate Sect, she didn't feel anything.

The only times she could be so nervous as to clench her hands tightly, besides this time, were when she was sick in the dead of winter while raising holly, and the times her chicks were attacked.

Fortunately, the process went relatively smoothly. Just when she felt like she had gone through a fierce battle and was feeling a bit weak, the cry of a baby instantly revived her and Zhen Tian.

The baby was born smoothly; it was a girl.

The moment she held the baby out of the arms, Bai Qingyu was overwhelmed with a sense of accomplishment.

Volume Two: Journey Through the Demon Scroll: Chapter Forty-Four: An Unanswerable Question

The newborn baby wasn't particularly cute in appearance, and was even a little scary, but that was to outsiders. To Bai Qingyu, the baby was like an angel, and even the baby's cries were so melodious.

Using her demonic power, she gently cleaned the child's body, then wrapped him up and handed him to Shinten, who was standing beside her.

I didn't weigh her, but she was definitely much heavier than the average baby. After all, the environment was good and she was born a month later than usual, so she was a big, healthy girl. The only problem is that while the girl is having a good time, her mother is suffering.

That is to say, her mother was at the level of a deity. If it were any ordinary mortal woman, she would have died in childbirth long ago.

The child's head was too big, and he couldn't get out no matter what, which was quite frustrating.

Before Bai Qingyu could speak, Ji Xuan's weak voice came from the bed, "Auntie, how is the baby?"

Giving birth wasn't a big problem for Ji Xuan, and delivering a baby wasn't a strenuous task for Bai Qingyu either. But after it was over, it felt like she had gone through a fierce battle. It wasn't the physical exhaustion that was depleting her energy, but rather the mental exhaustion.

No one can predict how much mental exertion can occur; once you've consumed too much, you'll feel exceptionally tired.

Ji Xuan is the same way; when she concentrates intensely, she suddenly feels tired.

"The child is fine, very healthy, and she's a little girl, so don't worry."

Bai Qingyu spoke gently. She saw Ji Xuan try to sit up, and after hearing her words, a smile appeared on her face, and she quietly lay back down.

Bai Qingyu didn't understand what Ji Xuan was thinking at that moment, but she felt that Ji Xuan must be very happy. It was the fruit of her and Changsheng's love. Now that the baby had been born safely, she was no longer a mother-to-be. From now on, she was the biological mother of this little girl who was crying loudly.

·

The baby was born safely, and without disturbing the mother and daughter any further, Bai Qingyu and Zhen Tian shared the good news with everyone after leaving the delivery room.

Now that the baby is born, we can't relax yet.

The baby is here, but what about the formula supply in the future? We can't keep having Ji Xuan feed the baby forever.

Bai Qingyu recalled the time when she raised holly. She would directly milk the mother deer, and if the calves couldn't finish the milk, she would make it into milk powder and store it for later use.

The problem was that Dongqing was already a ten-month-old baby, while Ji Xuan's youngest daughter had just been born. It was definitely not feasible to give her deer milk or goat milk directly, as it might cause problems. After much thought, the only option was to trouble Ji Xuan herself, since she could control her body and raising a child shouldn't be a problem.

As evening approached, Bai Qingyu had spent the entire afternoon thinking about what the child should eat. At dinner time, she was preparing to bring Ji Xuan a bowl of nourishing soup. Just as she arrived at the door with the bowl, she saw Ji Xuan wearing a coat and pushing open the door to come out.

"aunt?"

Ji Xuan looked up, her face slightly pale.

"Why did you come out? You just gave birth, you should rest for a while longer," Bai Qingyu quickly said.

"It's alright. Mortals need to recuperate, but I don't. After all, I have some cultivation, so half a day of rest is enough. The children are already asleep inside. I just wanted to come out and chat with my aunt."

"Don't push yourself. Let's chat inside. You can also drink this to help you recover."

"Ah."

Inside the house, the baby was fast asleep.

Bai Qingyu leaned over for a look, and her heart melted.

Nominally, she was the child's great-aunt, but in reality, she was her grandmother, and the child was her granddaughter.

"This child is so cute! Have you decided on a name for her yet?"

After covering herself with the blanket, Bai Qingyu turned to look at Ji Xuan, who was sitting at the table, sipping soup with a spoon.

Upon hearing this, Ji Xuan paused and shook her head. "Not yet. I want to wait until Changsheng comes back and let him name the child. In the meantime, let's call her by her nickname, Chacha."

"Cha Cha, that's a cute name."

Sitting opposite Ji Xuan, Bai Qingyu took out some of Ji Xuan's favorite desserts from her storage ring and placed them on the table.

With Ji Xuan's physique, she doesn't need any supplements or dietary restrictions; she can eat whatever she wants.

"Aunt, how is Changsheng doing? Have you heard anything from him lately?"

The baby was born safely today, which should have been a very happy occasion, and Ji Xuan was indeed very happy. However, with the baby's father not by her side, she felt that something was missing.

She is now experiencing joy for her child while also worrying about her husband who is far away.

If Changsheng could be by his side today and witness the birth of his daughter, he would surely be overjoyed. Ji Xuan held the baby today, and seeing the child's adorable appearance, she felt exactly the same way Bai Qingyu had thought earlier, and her heart melted.

I was thinking, if Changsheng saw this, his blockhead would definitely smile.

"He'll be fine. Changsheng is doing very well. I received news ten days ago that he had even shown up at sea and fought with some cultivators. Think about it, Changsheng is a very cautious person. He would never take risks if he was injured or not confident. The fact that he could fight with cultivators means that his condition is definitely not bad."

Knowing what Ji Xuan was thinking at that moment, it was a very sad thing that her child was born but the father was not by her side.

"Yes, with Aunt's words, I feel much more at ease. It doesn't matter that Changsheng isn't here today. There's plenty of time in the future, so one day won't make a difference."