Chapter 2107: Six Months

Because this world is still different from the original one.

No one knows when it started, but it’s as if the deities of this world have gone to another realm. After they left, part of the spiritual energy naturally dissipated, leaving this world quite lacking in it.

People like Gu Qiaoqiao, who are born with spiritual energy and can absorb the purest spiritual energy between heaven and earth, are becoming rarer and rarer.

Naturally, even though they belong to different sects and lineages, the child in Sima Xiaowen’s belly is extremely fond of the spiritual energy from Gu Qiaoqiao’s fingers, and the method of gathering spiritual energy under the initiation of the Heaven-reaching Talisman Incantation.

Gu Qiaoqiao remained silent for a long time, her eyes still slightly narrowed. The other three people in the room did not speak, but Sima Xiaowen understood the situation best.

After realizing she was pregnant, both she and Chu Chengfeng were delighted. With their memories fully intact, one could say they were each other’s first love and greatest love. Although both enjoyed their private moments, they were also happy to welcome a baby.

After all, Xiao Bao and Xiao Bei were subjects of envy and admiration for many people, and they were no exception. So both were happy upon learning about the pregnancy, naturally overlooking the occasionally concerned looks of Elder Sima and others.

At first, when the fetus was small, it naturally wouldn’t absorb nutrients and spiritual energy so frantically. But as the unborn baby grew day by day, the situation became progressively more severe, severe enough that Sima Xiaowen is now very weak, spending more than half of her day in bed.

Moreover, the place where she currently resides is the area with the densest spiritual energy within the Phoenix Clan Divine Land. Otherwise, who knows what would have happened.

Though initially, some issues arose with Qiaoqiao, and while Gu Junbai could provide assistance, it was a crucial time for both the Gu Family and the Qin Family.

The family knew, but they couldn’t let outsiders find out.

Otherwise, it would have resulted in absolute chaos, so it was essential to contain the news and maintain a peaceful façade, all while finding various excuses for Gu Qiaoqiao’s unusual behavior.

Though Qiaoqiao has handled things well, the family members are well aware of the truth.

Especially Sima Xiaowen, who understood what was going on from afar.

In that world, Sima Xiaowen and Gu Qiaoqiao were strangers, having never met.

So after one phone call, Xiaowen did not attempt to disturb further.

However, she kept a constant watch, and once everything returned to normal, she breathed a sigh of relief. Therefore, as Sima Xiaowen, she called Qiaoqiao again, knowing that given the circumstances, Gu Qiaoqiao was the most suitable person to help her.

Yet, Sima Xiaowen, with her ever-optimistic nature, looked at Gu Qiaoqiao’s expression and even managed a smile, “Why do I feel like what’s in my belly is not a child but a huge sponge? It’s fine, Qiaoqiao, the mother-child bond is just like that. If it’s meant to be, we are surely mother and child. If not, no one can change it.”

Chu Chengfeng stood aside, his thin lips tightly pursed, gazing at his wife with concern.

But he knew that in such a situation, even as the Clan Leader of the Phoenix Clan, he couldn’t resolve the issue. If he could take her place, he would have done so long ago; he could only stand by anxiously.

Meanwhile, a hint of regret did tug at his heart; had he known earlier, perhaps this child would have been better not born.

Although there were inherited memories, as a male, he truly lacked any memory regarding this matter.

It occurred to him that he might have once competed for spiritual energy and nutrients with his own mother, leading to her early demise.

Therefore, an overtone of sorrow flickered in Chu Chengfeng’s eyes; his heart wasn’t without grief. But now the child is six months old; what can be done? Could he really get rid of it?

Even if he agreed, Sima Xiaowen surely wouldn’t.

But when it comes to choosing between the child and Xiaowen, he would undoubtedly choose Xiaowen. There’s no question about it; it’s an unequivocal decision.

Of course, this thought is not something he can share with anyone at the moment, especially not with Sima Xiaowen, as it would undoubtedly affect her mood.

The room fell silent, with Gu Qiaoqiao still deep in her contemplation. However, a few moments later, she addressed the two men in the room, “You two should step outside for a while.”

Qin Yize and Chu Chengfeng glanced at each other, and without asking further, they turned and walked out.

Outside was the large living room, and once they exited the room, Chu Chengfeng’s expression turned grim, almost unrecognizable from before. Qin Yize reached out to pat his shoulder, speaking in a deep, reassuring voice, “Chengfeng, don’t worry, everything will be fine.”

Chu Chengfeng glanced at Qin Yize, sighed, and replied gloomily, “I hope so.”

Meanwhile, Gu Qiaoqiao sat beside Sima Xiaowen, placing her hand on Xiaowen’s abdomen, carefully sensing. Then, she curled her lips into a smile and said, “Sister Xiaowen, this child likes you very much. Please don’t say such things in the future. Even though it’s only six months, our children have sharp senses; they can’t understand words, but they can feel your emotions. Right now, he’s very uneasy and tense…”

Sima Xiaowen bit her lip, a touch of worry still present between her brows as she placed her hand on her abdomen as well. After a few moments, she gently spoke, “I was only speaking casually. This is the child of Chu Chengfeng and me; how could I not love him? Besides, he’s already over six months; in another month, even if born prematurely, he could survive.”

Gu Qiaoqiao nodded, “That’s true. I’ve heard my mother say the same. Plus, with science and technology so advanced today, preemies of seven or eight months are not a problem.” Then she remembered something and slowly spoke, “I’ve heard An Xiaotong say that she had a colleague’s child who was born weighing only two pounds and eight ounces, but now he’s running around everywhere.”

Gu Qiaoqiao’s heart harbored the thought that perhaps letting the child be born a little earlier wouldn’t be a bad idea.

In doing so, it could be beneficial for both the parent and the child.

But this was merely a thought for now, not something for the child’s parents to know.

Sima Xiaowen patted her swollen belly with a smile, “I wonder how heavy this little one will be when he’s born, considering he eats and absorbs nutrients so well. He’s quite remarkable.”

As Gu Qiaoqiao chatted with Sima Xiaowen, she guided a portion of the spiritual energy from her fingers, choosing the type most suitable for the fetus to be transferred.

However, she must not give too much spiritual energy, as it would be detrimental to the unborn child. Currently, Gu Qiaoqiao is quite adept at this, and she knows when to withdraw her hand, so after a few seconds, she stopped her action.

Then Gu Qiaoqiao softly said, “Your son is very healthy indeed. When he is born, he’s sure to be a beautiful little fellow.”