Just as Huo Ling'er was puzzling over this, footsteps suddenly sounded behind her, and Yun Xi came up to her with the child in her arms.
Looking somewhat haggard, she smiled, glanced at the child, and replied:
"Nourished by so many Heavenly Treasures, his body is growing so quickly. Even at this young age, he can already rival a pureblood Desolate Beast!"
Hearing this, Yun Xi nodded. Looking at Huo Ling'er, who was growing more haggard by the day, a hint of a smile appeared in her eyes. She glanced back at Ye Xingchen and Bear Child nearby and said earnestly:
"I know this child's birth came as quite a surprise to you. I actually knew about your situation long ago. You don't need to feel sad on my account. Brother Ye still has you in his heart. If you're willing, you can be with him. I won't mind. After all, we're sisters to begin with."
These sudden words left Huo Ling'er rooted to the spot. Looking at the generous Yun Xi before her, she nodded.
Meanwhile, in Stone Village nearby,
Ye Xingchen looked at Bear Child with some helplessness. The little fellow was holding a water flask, his face full of delight.
"Brother Ye, don't stand on ceremony with me. I'll bring that beast milk back for him right away. Once little Ye Fan drinks beast milk, he'll definitely be as strong as me!"
Hearing Bear Child's teasing, Ye Xingchen shook his head slightly, thinking that his child had so many heavenly treasures that he had no need for Desolate Beast milk at all. But faced with this fellow's stubbornness, he could only nod and say:
"All right, hurry there and back. We still have to leave this place. The entire Upper Realm is in turmoil, and we