Qian Renxue's Birth

Qian Xunji sighed, "Lingyuan, you know as well as I do that Bibi Dong has been getting too close to Yu Xiaogang."

"Her relationship with Yu Xiaogang has long since crossed the line of mere friendship."

"To be with him, Bibi Dong was even willing to betray Martial Soul Hall."

"In a moment of blind rage, I did something wrong to ensure she remained within our walls."

"She is now pregnant with my child."

"I fear my father finding out about this."

"You have been in Martial Soul Hall for many years, so you must understand my father's temperament; he is far too obsessed with his so-called justice."

"Lingyuan, once Bibi Dong's child is born, I want you to become her mother, so that she may grow up happily alongside our own children."

"Oh, my husband, what am I to do with you?" Leng Lingyuan sighed. Having spent a month with Qian Xunji in their bedchamber, how could she not know exactly what kind of man her husband was?

His anger was real enough.

But this talk of "blind rage" and wanting to keep Bibi Dong in Martial Soul Hall was nothing more than a convenient excuse.

Her husband's true intention was that since Bibi Dong's heart had turned and she could no longer be used by Martial Soul Hall, he would extract the last of her value by having her bear the bloodline of the Qian family.

Bibi Dong might seem pitiful, but in truth, she had brought this upon herself.

Besides, a woman must follow her husband's lead; since she had married him, she naturally had to side with him rather than an outsider.

Leng Lingyuan continued, "Husband, I can treat Bibi Dong's child as my own, but once she has given birth, you must kill her."

"I understand women; you have ruined her, and she must hate you to the core."

"Even if you have shown her kindness, it cannot outweigh the fact that you destroyed her."

"Keeping her alive invites endless trouble. If her child ever discovers the truth, it will be impossible to explain, and it could easily turn them against us."

Bibi Dong was shocked to her core, for Leng Lingyuan had laid bare every single one of her hidden thoughts.

In that moment, a sense of crisis and hatred surged within her.

You wretched, vile pair! You are truly wicked—not only do you intend to kill me, but you want my own child to call a thief her mother.

You deserve a miserable death.

Though she cursed them in her heart, Bibi Dong desperately masked her panic on the surface.

Bibi Dong, hold it together!

You must find a way to survive.

Only by surviving will you have a chance at revenge.

Qian Xunji did not look at Bibi Dong, but nodded in agreement. "Lingyuan, what you say is not without merit. Once she gives birth, we shall find a pretext to execute her."

"As for my father, I hope you will continue to cover for me; he trusts you far more than he trusts me." Qian Xunji felt utterly helpless; because he had not known how to hide his true nature in his youth, Qian Daoliu's opinion of him had soured.

Otherwise, he would never have resorted to such a desperate measure.

Of course, whether or not to kill Bibi Dong was a decision Qian Xunji would only finalize after she gave birth to Qian Renxue. After all, such an excellent vessel for his bloodline would be a waste to discard after only one use.

Hearing this, Leng Lingyuan nodded slightly and promised, "Rest assured, Husband. I will handle your father."

Impossible!

This is absolutely impossible!

He actually intends to kill me!

Qian Xunji's words nearly made Bibi Dong lose control of her bladder. She could not die yet; her great vengeance remained unfulfilled.

Bibi Dong immediately pleaded, "Teacher, please, do not kill me! I beg you, spare my life."

"I swear, if you let me live, I will never see our child for the rest of my days."

"I will never tell her that I am her mother."

"You can keep me locked in this secret chamber forever so that she never has to see me."

"Mistress, I do not harbor the hatred you speak of. I know I brought all of this upon myself; I was blessed and failed to cherish it."

"I will not be a threat to you or the Teacher."

"Mistress, for the sake of our shared womanhood, please intercede with the Teacher on my behalf. Do not kill me, please! I truly do not want to die." Bibi Dong wept, her face a mask of tear-streaked misery.

Leng Lingyuan remained unmoved. She took Qian Xunji's right arm and said:

"Husband, that is enough. I have seen Bibi Dong; let us leave this chamber."

"Very well, Lingyuan."

Qian Xunji and Leng Lingyuan departed the secret chamber, leaving behind only a despairing Bibi Dong.

With tear-filled eyes, she whispered to herself, "Teacher... Mistress... I truly know I was wrong."

"Please, won't you spare me?"

"As long as you let me live, I am willing to do anything you ask."

Bibi Dong knew that at this moment, she absolutely could not lash out, nor could she harbor even the slightest hint of hatred, or else there would truly be no chance of her surviving.

She also knew that Qian Xunji and Leng Lingyuan had not completely departed the secret chamber; even if she only muttered to herself, the two of them would still be able to hear her.

The secret passage to the chamber closed completely.

Bibi Dong continued to mutter to herself.

If one is going to act, one must commit to the full performance.

There was no telling if Qian Xunji had some means of surveillance inside the secret chamber.

After leaving the secret chamber, Leng Lingyuan suggested, "Husband, during the time Bibi Dong is pregnant, let my personal maid, Xue Ying, be specifically responsible for her care."

"She is very obedient to me, so you can rest assured."

"A mere Bibi Dong is not worth you tending to personally."

"Very well, Lingyuan." Qian Xunji thought for a moment and agreed.

Time flew by, and Leng Lingyuan's belly grew larger with each passing day; in the blink of an eye, nine months had gone by.

Bibi Dong was ten months pregnant and had reached the time of delivery.

The person delivering Bibi Dong's child was Leng Lingyuan.

Of course, it was not Leng Lingyuan doing the work herself, but rather directing her personal maid, Xue Ying, to assist in the birth.

Qian Xunji also watched the laboring Bibi Dong with great interest.

Soon, Qian Renxue would arrive in this world.

Once Qian Renxue arrived, he would be able to obtain his system rewards.

Just thinking about it made him excited!

Qian Renxue was born successfully.

Xue Ying carried Qian Renxue before Qian Xunji and Leng Lingyuan, offering congratulations: "Your Excellency, Madam, it is a princess."

Leng Lingyuan took Qian Renxue, teasing the infant's small face as she said, "Husband, give our child a name."

"Qian Renxue."

"Let's call her Qian Renxue!"

The moment the name was chosen, the sound of the system rang in Qian Xunji's ears.

"Ding, congratulations to the host for having a daughter—Qian Renxue, contributing to the growth of the family."

"Qian Renxue's talent level is rated as Golden God-tier aptitude."

"Congratulations to the host for obtaining a soul power increase to level 99, all soul rings increased to 100,000-year age, and all soul bones increased to 100,000-year age."

"Any missing soul bone slots will be filled by the system."

"The upgrade will begin in one minute; please prepare yourself, host."

Qian Xunji was overjoyed; Qian Renxue was truly his good daughter, worthy of her god-tier aptitude, to have earned him such generous rewards from the system.

After the upgrade, even if he faced Qian Daoliu, he would no longer need to fear him.

Compared to Qian Xunji's excitement, Bibi Dong was filled with anxiety, for she knew the time to decide her fate had arrived.

Whether she lived or died now depended entirely on a single thought from Qian Xunji.