Who is spreading rumors that my filial piety towards them has changed?

"Well, then you should go and see Feng Ying, and think about whether there is a way to alleviate the pain in your soul. That feeling is not pleasant... I will then examine my own soul."

Yes!

Chu Mingkong looked around but didn't notice when Feng Ying left. He had just heard Yun Han mention it and was subconsciously wondering if Feng Ying had watched the whole thing.

He pulled away, severing the long-standing, close connection with Yunhan.

Cultivation is arduous. Chu Mingkong was so nervous that he sweated a lot, and Xiao Yunhan also sweated a lot... Anyway, it was all water. As the blockage disappeared, the water (or sweat) that had accumulated inside gushed out like a burst dam.

Chu Mingkong remembered the rapid cleansing ability of the icy spiritual energy, moved in front of his sister, waved it, and pleaded:

"Yunhan, help me clean up."

Xiao Yunhan didn't understand what he meant. Seeing her little brother waving his arms around her face like that, she thought he was going to finish what had been interrupted by Feng Ying.

Chu Mingkong's eyebrows trembled slightly as his two sensual, thin lips parted slightly.

"Uh... Yunhan, what I wanted to say was... never mind, this will work too."

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Chapter 169 Good Pregnancy Comes Naturally

In the garden, Xiao Zhi walked alone in a quiet corner, without having any maids follow her or having Wan Hua and others accompany her for a stroll.

She needs to calm down, or rather, she needs some alone time to reflect on life...

Ruined!

Xiao Zhi walked slowly, her head bowed the entire way. She wasn't dejected; rather, she was looking at the object in her hands—

Jade pendant for pregnancy testing.

Her biggest gain after returning from the East China Sea was this item, which allowed her to detect which old woman was trying to get pregnant with Mingkong's child to climb the social ladder.

So far, this object has been remarkably accurate, precisely identifying that one of the women in Qingxin Mansion was secretly pregnant with Mingkong's child.

Although Xiao Zhi's anxiety led to some misunderstandings, it did not diminish the accuracy of the item!

But......

This jade pendant is now "colorful"!

Ever since that day when her son Chu Mingkong ground the ink and painted a picture of peaches with her, Xiao Zhi has been staring at the jade pendant every day in private.

The reason is simple: the jade pendant is decorated with seven-colored auspicious clouds, signifying a thriving incense offering.

But at that time nothing really happened. In the first few days, even if the jade pendant reacted, it was only "possible".

As a result, after she came with Chu Mingkong that day, the color of the jade pendant never changed. Wan Hua once saw her holding the jade pendant and looking at it from time to time, and wondered why she had changed to a new jade pendant to play with. Wasn't the one she played with before a plain white one?

"So many days have passed, and this jade pendant is still the same. It hasn't turned back to its original plain white color. Could it really have hit the mark right away...?"

She put away the jade pendant, her heart filled with worry.

Is it possible that Pei Mi or Gu Jungui is secretly lurking near her, preventing her jade pendant from returning to normal?

Xiao Zhi herself knew that this effect was too self-comforting, even naively foolish, but if she didn't think this way, Xiao Zhi wouldn't dare to think about the future at all.

At the time, she was just a little angry that Pei Mi dared to carry Ming Kong's child, without thinking about the consequences.

Yesterday was the last day of the "possibility" period, and today it can basically be said to be confirmed, unless something really goes wrong with the jade pendant... which is also a possibility, right?

Lost in thought, Chu Mingkong suddenly appeared beside Xiao Zhi. With no one around, he quietly embraced the noble and beautiful princess.

"Little Pheasant, why are you wandering around in this corner of the courtyard all by yourself?"

Xiao Zhi was lost in thought when she was suddenly hugged by a man. She was startled and trembled involuntarily, but when she realized it was Chu Mingkong, she calmed down.

"Just...taking a casual stroll." The beautiful woman said gently, yet with a hint of subtle embarrassment, "Mingkong, what are you doing here?"

"I sensed someone lurking suspiciously in the corner of the courtyard. I thought a thief had broken in, so I came over to check. Turns out it was Baby Pheasant!"

Chu Mingkong actually wanted to sense where Feng Ying had gone, but he inadvertently discovered that Xiao Zhi's behavior was a bit strange.

Xiao Zhi quietly put away the jade pendant. Having held a high position for many years, her expression quickly returned to normal.

"Wanhua and I are both free now, and it's a bit unusual. She doesn't want to wander around, so I'm just shopping by myself."

Chu Mingkong believed it without a doubt and didn't think much of it, because such a situation could indeed be discovered, and the two mothers and babies were now considered "retired female cadres".

“I see. You can ask me to go shopping with you, or we can go to the cat’s place. It’s not very convenient for Aunt Gu to take care of the kitten by herself.”

The ease or difficulty of caring for a child is inversely proportional to their size; the smaller the child, the more mentally taxing they are to care for.

Thinking of Gu Jungui's situation, Xiao Zhi said irritably:

"Jun Gui is already pregnant, and I'm afraid that if I go to visit her, I'll put pressure on her. Are you just wandering around aimlessly now?"

"It's not like I'm just idling around; I plan to go find Fengying to talk about cultivation."

"The kind of cultivation where men and women collide?" Xiao Zhi stared at him suspiciously.

"It's about cultivating the soul, it's extremely important!"

Chu Mingkong spoke seriously and nervously, but it was actually exactly what Xiao Zhi had said. It was nothing more than men and women bumping into each other; sometimes the woman bumped into him, and sometimes he bumped into her back.

"My dear, don't worry about me. I just saw you walking here looking very worried. You were even lost in thought. Are you really alright?"

For a fleeting moment, Xiao Zhi really wanted to tell Chu Mingkong about her pregnancy, but when she heard him talk about the importance of cultivating the soul, she held back.

The Asura King had graced us with his presence a few days ago, and even though Xiao Zhi had already retired from her busy schedule at the City Lord's Pavilion, how could she not know?

Since the Asura King's visit, the difference in their spiritual cultivation has become so significant that even Tianya Tower has sent a group of people to figure it out—although Xiao Zhi felt that this was a waste of manpower and pure energy.

Chu Mingkong was also preoccupied with his own affairs, so Xiao Zhi swallowed her words and decided not to talk to him for the time being to avoid distracting him.

Besides, this kind of thing can't be hidden anymore. If it had happened a little earlier, she and Gu Jun Gui might be taking turns feeding the kittens now...

"I'm fine, and I'm planning to go back now. Mingkong, you just focus on your work!"

"Okay, then I'll take you home, Zhi'er. You've been wandering around by yourself for quite a while."

"Qingxin Mansion has been expanded into something like a celestial abode, which is perfect for exploring more. It's good that it hasn't affected Qingxin Spring!"

"Qingxin Spring is definitely the best place in Qingxin Prefecture. If it weren't for the fact that Qingxin Spring is truly exceptional, we'd be dragging you around changing residences right now!"

Chu Mingkong and Xiao Zhi's mother shared a brief moment of intimacy in a secluded corner of the courtyard before he escorted her to the vicinity of the courtyard where the women gathered.

Whether you go back to your room to rest or go play with your cats or babies, it's very convenient.

After finishing his thoughts on Xiao Zhi, Chu Mingkong returned to the main topic and resumed his search for Feng Ying.

Finding people isn't difficult now. Even if they can't be detected, the system can use the location tracking of the system's mother to track and lock onto Feng Ying.

Having located Feng Ying, Chu Mingkong moved closer to her while pondering the issues that needed to be addressed.

As for her older sister Xiao Yunhan, she successfully completed her first cultivation, and everything went smoothly from the Yin Injury to the subsequent stages.

However, Chu Mingkong always kept in mind the pain she suffered from the Yin injury, which made him less enthusiastic when doing things and cultivating with Yunhan later.

They haven't even changed their pose much!

He was currently pondering whether there was any way to alleviate his spiritual pain.

Holding a few bitter pills in your mouth beforehand might have some effect; it can be considered a preventative measure.

Then, we could put his exclusive cultivation artifact into Feng Ying's cultivation artifact beforehand, start cultivating ahead of time, and then use the fragments to stab her. That might work!

Chapter 170 The Demonic Path of Medicine King Valley

When Chu Mingkong confirmed Feng Ying's location, he was puzzled. He could sense from a great distance that she was hiding on the roof of Aunt Gu's courtyard.

Chu Mingkong was still wondering what she was doing.

Could it be that he was teasing a little girl and ended up on the roof? That would be far too unbecoming of a top assassin.

Chu Mingkong's doubts went unanswered, but they were resolved once he got closer to the courtyard.

The babies' playful cries, calling to each other, were crisp and melodious, like wind chimes tinkling in the afternoon breeze, without any regard for rhythm or cadence.

Scattered and random, it's soothing to listen to no matter how you want to.

This is naturally the two little darlings in the manor chatting with each other.

Chu Mingkong didn't want to disturb them, so he didn't go into the courtyard. Instead, he peeked out from the gate and watched the girls entertaining themselves.

The kitten, having eaten and slept its fill, was lying on the armchair, its back resting on a thick cotton mattress, its chubby little legs kicking back and forth.

Jiao'er also lay down next to her. She had been smaller than the cat several times, but now she was finally bigger than the cat. When she saw the cat sucking its paw, she went over and sucked the cat's little paw too.

Aunt Gu's figure could be seen moving around in the inner room from time to time, seemingly tidying up the little girls' clothes and letting them play by themselves for the time being.

"Why are you peeking here?" Feng Ying suddenly appeared behind him, and then she also peered over with him at the beautiful girl in the courtyard.

"That's a bit of a case of the guilty party accusing me first. I saw you lurking around on the roof, so I followed you here to see what was inside."

It has to be said that choosing a good spot is definitely a task best left to the Wind Shadow. Peeking from behind the gate with your back bent is quite uncomfortable.

Chu Mingkong put his arm around Feng Ying's slender waist, leaped onto the roof, and sat down side by side.

Not wanting their conversation to disturb the baby's chatter below, Chu Mingkong activated the Domain of Annihilation.

Feng Ying then picked up where they left off: "You and your sister are on opposite sides, so you're not particularly close to her. You should avoid her for a while. I had nothing to do, so I came here to see the little girl."

"That is indeed a good way to kill time... Yunhan is fine now, and everything is going smoothly. The biggest problem is the pain from stabbing the shards."

Chu Mingkong suddenly felt that his report sounded like he had just delivered a baby to a pregnant woman, saying, "Mother and baby are safe and sound. The delivery went smoothly, but there was a little bleeding."

The key point is that he was still reporting on the process of dual cultivation, and no matter how strange it sounded, he still had to talk about it.

"If it doesn't hurt to death, then it's not a big problem. Mingkong, you were in so much pain back then that you could barely walk."

This is a perfect opportunity for me to see what it feels like and whether you were just faking weakness!

Feng Ying's words sounded like she was picking a fight, but Chu Mingkong could tell that her real intention was simply to reassure him not to worry too much. Xiao Yunhan had already successfully endured the pain, so it was a bit of an overreaction for her to come over and bring this up now.

She's not that weak. Don't take care of the cat for a while and then think of her as a delicate and virtuous wife and mother.

"But too much pain is not good in the end. Even now, when I recall the situation of 'drowning in the lake', I still feel a bit of phantom pain."