Qian Renxue Is Born

Qian Xunji sighed. "Ling Yuan, you know that Bibi Dong and Yu Xiaogang have grown close."

"Their relationship has long gone beyond that of ordinary friends."

"For Yu Xiaogang, Bibi Dong was even willing to betray the Spirit Hall."

"In a fit of anger, I did something wrong in an attempt to keep Bibi Dong in the Spirit Hall."

"She's pregnant now. The child is mine."

"I'm afraid Father will find out."

"You've been in the Spirit Hall for many years, so you must understand Father's temperament. He's far too attached to his so-called sense of justice."

"Ling Yuan, once Bibi Dong gives birth, I want you to become her child's mother and raise our child alongside hers, so they can grow up happy together."

"My dear husband, what am I supposed to do with you?" Leng Lingyuan sighed. After spending a month with Qian Xunji in bed, how could she not know what kind of man her husband was?

His anger was real.

But his claims that he'd acted in a fit of rage and only wanted to keep Bibi Dong in the Spirit Hall were nothing more than a pretty-sounding excuse.

Her husband's real thinking was that Bibi Dong had already given her heart to someone else and could no longer serve the Spirit Hall, so he might as well make her useful one last time by having her bear a child for the Qian Family.

Bibi Dong might seem pitiful, but she had only herself to blame.

Besides, as the saying went, when you married a chicken, you followed the chicken; when you married a dog, you followed the dog. Since she'd married her husband, of course she'd side with him, not some outsider.

Leng Lingyuan continued, "Dear, I can treat Bibi Dong's child as my own. But once she gives birth, you must kill her."

"I know women. You've ruined her, so she must hate you with all her heart."

"Even if you've done her some kindness, that won't outweigh the fact that you ruined her."

"Leaving her alive will bring endless trouble. If her child discovers the truth someday, explaining it will be difficult—and one wrong move could turn them against us."

Bibi Dong was shocked. Leng Lingyuan had named every single thought in her heart.

At that moment, her sense of danger and hatred surged.

Damnable pair of lovers! You're so vicious! You don't just want to kill me—you want my child to call the thief her mother!

You'll both die horrible deaths!

Though Bibi Dong cursed them in her heart, she did her best to hide her panic.

Bibi Dong, hold on!

You have to find a way to survive.

Only if you live will you have a chance to take revenge.

Qian Xunji didn't look at Bibi Dong. He simply nodded in agreement. "Ling Yuan, you make a fair point. Once Bibi Dong gives birth, we'll find an excuse to kill her."

"I'll need you to help cover things up with Father. He trusts you more than he trusts me." Qian Xunji felt utterly helpless. When he was young, he hadn't known how to hide his true nature, so Qian Daoliu had never thought highly of him.

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

Of course, Qian Xunji wouldn't decide whether to kill Bibi Dong until after she gave birth to Qian Renxue. A womb that good would be a waste to use only once and then discard.

After hearing Qian Xunji, Leng Lingyuan nodded slightly and agreed. "Don't worry, dear. I'll be careful with Father."

Impossible!

This couldn't be happening!

He was going to kill me!

Qian Xunji's words nearly scared Bibi Dong out of her wits. She couldn't die yet. She hadn't taken revenge for her great hatred.

Bibi Dong immediately pleaded, "Teacher, don't kill me. Please, don't kill me."

"I swear, if you spare my life, I won't see our child for the rest of my life."

"I won't tell her I'm her mother, either."

"You can keep me locked in the Secret Chamber forever. That way, she'll never have to see me."

"Madam, I don't have the hatred you spoke of. I know I brought this all on myself. I had a blessing in my hands and didn't know how to cherish it."

"I won't threaten you or Teacher."

"Madam, please, as one woman to another, help me beg Teacher to spare me. Please don't kill me. I really don't want to die." Bibi Dong wept, her pearly tears falling like rain.

Leng Lingyuan remained unmoved. She took Qian Xunji by the right arm and said,

"Dear, that's enough. I've seen Bibi Dong. Let's leave the Secret Chamber."

"All right, Ling Yuan."

Qian Xunji and Leng Lingyuan left the Secret Chamber, leaving Bibi Dong alone with despair in her eyes.

Her eyes brimming with tears, she murmured, "Teacher, Madam, I really know I was wrong."

"Please don't kill me, all right?"

"If you'll spare my life, I'll do anything you ask."

Bibi Dong knew she absolutely couldn't curse them now, or let the slightest hint of hatred show. Otherwise, she truly had no chance of surviving.

She also knew that Qian Xunji and Leng Lingyuan hadn't completely left the Secret Chamber. Even if she only murmured to herself, they could still hear her.

The Secret Chamber's hidden passage finally closed.

Bibi Dong continued murmuring to herself.

If you were going to put on an act, you had to see it through.

For all she knew, Qian Xunji might have some way to monitor the Secret Chamber.

After leaving the Secret Chamber, Leng Lingyuan suggested, "Dear, while Bibi Dong is pregnant, let my personal maid, Xue Ying, take care of her."

"She listens to me. You don't need to worry."

"You don't need to look after Bibi Dong yourself."

"All right, Ling Yuan." Qian Xunji thought it over and agreed.

Time flew by. Leng Lingyuan's belly grew bigger by the day, and before long, nine months had passed.

Bibi Dong was now ten months pregnant, and it was time for her to give birth.

Leng Lingyuan was the one who attended Bibi Dong's delivery.

Of course, Leng Lingyuan didn't deliver the baby herself. She directed her personal maid, Xue Ying, as she helped Bibi Dong give birth.

Qian Xunji also watched Bibi Dong in labor with great interest.

Soon, Qian Renxue would come into the world.

Once Qian Renxue was born, he'd receive a reward from the system.

Just thinking about it made him excited!

Qian Renxue was born safely.

Xue Ying carried Qian Renxue over to Qian Xunji and Leng Lingyuan and congratulated them. "Your Excellency, Madam, it's a princess."

Leng Lingyuan took Qian Renxue and playfully stroked her little face. "Dear, give our child a name."

"Qian Renxue."

"Let's call her Qian Renxue!"

The moment Qian Xunji named her, the system's voice rang in his ears.

"Ding! Congratulations, host. You have a daughter—Qian Renxue—and have contributed to the growth of your family."

"Qian Renxue's talent has been rated as golden, divine-grade aptitude."

"Congratulations, host. Your Soul Power has increased to level 99, all Soul Ring ages have increased to one hundred thousand years, and all Soul Bone ages have increased to one hundred thousand years."

"For any missing Soul Bone, the system will provide one to fill the gap."

"The upgrade will begin in one minute. Please prepare yourself."

Qian Xunji was overjoyed. Qian Renxue truly was a wonderful daughter, and with her divine-grade aptitude, the system had given him such generous rewards.

After the upgrade, he wouldn't have to fear even Qian Daoliu.

In contrast to Qian Xunji's excitement,

Bibi Dong was filled with worry, because she knew the moment that would decide her fate had arrived.

Whether she lived or died was now entirely up to Qian Xunji.