A gentle breeze flowed through the open windows of the Li residence. The warmth of spring had given way to early summer, and the bamboo trees rustled like soft drums announcing a fateful day.
Inside, Li Chen paced back and forth, his brows furrowed in deep concern.
Su Lingxue lay in bed, her hands clutching the silk sheets, beads of sweat running down her forehead. Her breathing was labored, face flushed as waves of spiritual energy surged chaotically from within her body.
"Xue'er, I'm here," Li Chen said, kneeling beside her and gently holding her hand.
She gasped, eyes fluttering open.
"Husband... I'm fine... it just hurts... so much..."
He kissed her damp forehead. "You're strong. You've endured many harder battles and trials to achieve where you are today."
She bit her lip, looked at him. "Ah....something is coming out of me!"
Outside the room, the spiritual formation Li Chen had laid glowed steadily. It would keep away demonic beasts, wandering cultivators, or any disruptions.
The alchemy furnace at the side bubbled softly as a pot of Womb Recovery Elixir finished refining.
System Notification: Birth process detected. System protection activated. Vitality Shield cast upon partner and unborn child. Host's soul link enhanced.
Li Chen hurriedly came to her and looked up. "You'll be fine, Xue'er. Our child is almost here."
After hours of spiritual strain and labor, a sudden cry broke the air.
It was loud, firm, and full of vitality. A baby's first wail echoed like a clear bell, infused with spiritual resonance that made nearby spirit beasts lower their heads.
Su Lingxue cried tears of relief as she looked upon the tiny figure placed in her arms.
"A boy..." she whispered.
Li Chen trembled, seeing the child's eyes open far too early—eyes that shimmered with pale gold and silver.
"He's... special," Li Chen murmured.
The system chimed.
System Notification: Child born: Li Xuan Inheritor of Hongmeng Dao Body: Second Generation
*Bloodline detected: Lin Clan (Upper Realm) + Holy Body (Suppressed)
Special Talent: Heaven's Resonance (Locked)
System function unlocked: Family Legacy Panel
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Later At Night
The candlelight was soft as Li Chen sat beside Su Lingxue, who had fallen asleep with Li Xuan in her arms. Her chest rose and fell gently.
He gazed at them for a long time.
"She gave up her sect, her future... everything," he murmured.
He reached out and caressed the baby's cheek. "I promise... I'll give you both the world."
Suddenly, a new interface opened in his vision.
Family Legacy Panel Active
Members:
Su Lingxue (Spouse)
Li Xuan (Son)
Available Options:
Assign Cultivation Boost
Legacy Technique Transfer (Locked)
Bloodline Awakening (Requires Ritual)
Estate Expansion (Requires Territory)
Li Chen grinned. "One step at a time." But deep down, he knew this was only the beginning. The quiet days would not last.
Somewhere in the heavens, the Lin Family's ancestral altar flickered...
And a jade amulet glowed faintly.
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To Be Continued...
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