Sweet Milk

After Luo Dong had his fill, he let out a loud, milky burp, yet he did not fall asleep as he usually did.

Instead, he kept his eyes wide open, energetically grabbing at Bibi Dong's hair to play with it.

After all, he was far too young now and had nothing else to play with, so he could only amuse himself with Mother Bibi Dong's beautiful hair.

Just then, Bibi Dong's Subsystem panel lit up.

[Task Completed]

[Reward Issued: Soul Power Level +1]

[Current Soul Power Level: 87]

At the same time, the system's notification chime rang once more.

[Bonus Reward Issued: Immortal Grade Herb -- Spirit Milk Water Lily]

[Herb has been issued to the storage space; it can be retrieved at any time]

Bibi Dong placed Luo Dong back on the bed, letting him play with his small blanket by himself.

She then pulled up the system storage space, and with a thought, an herb appeared out of thin air in her hand.

It was a flower with a body of translucent white; its petals were layered one upon another, each as thin as a cicada's wing, casting a faint, milky-white halo under the candlelight.

At the very center of the stamen, a drop of milky-white liquid had condensed, crystal clear and exuding a sweet, refreshing fragrance.

The scent was very faint, yet it was invigorating; just one whiff made one feel completely at ease.

Bibi Dong examined it carefully for a moment.

According to the system's instructions.

The essence of this Immortal Grade Herb was primarily manifested in two aspects: the petals could cleanse the body and improve one's aptitude;

While the Spirit Milk in the stamen could transform her body, ensuring that the milk she produced in the future would be naturally sweet and delicious, making it more suitable for fusion with Soul Power Liquid to lay a perfect foundation for Luo Dong.

Bibi Dong did not hesitate.

She plucked the petals off one by one and placed them into her mouth.

The petals melted upon contact, turning into a cool, refreshing juice that slid down her throat.

She then consumed the stamen.

Closing her eyes, she sat cross-legged and circulated her soul power to refine the medicinal potency.

The medicinal power spread from her stomach to her limbs and bones like a warm stream, flowing through every meridian and soaking into every inch of her skeleton.

The sensation was not intense; rather, it was indescribably comfortable, as if the impurities accumulated in her body over many years were being washed away bit by bit.

This meditation lasted for two hours.

Once the medicinal power was fully refined, Bibi Dong opened her eyes.

She looked down at her hands.

A faint luster floated on the surface of her skin, like polished jade.

She sensed the soul power within her; although her level had not risen to eighty-eight, she could clearly perceive that the quality of her soul power had improved significantly.

If her previous soul power was like raw iron, it was now like refined steel that had been hammered repeatedly.

At the same level, her combat power was no longer what it used to be.

And within her Dantian, that pool of Soul Power Liquid seemed to have become even purer and clearer.

Bibi Dong stood up and stretched her limbs, feeling light and indescribably comfortable all over.

There was a faint, swelling sensation in her chest.

This was likely because the Spirit Milk contained within that Immortal Grade Herb had already integrated into her body.

Soon, evening arrived.

The sky gradually darkened.

Bibi Dong rose to prepare hot water, carrying the copper basin to the low table by the bed.

The water temperature was the same as yesterday; she tested it with the inside of her elbow, and it was just right.

Beside the copper basin, a towel, a change of clothes, and a small blanket for swaddling were lined up neatly.

She lifted Luo Dong out of his small blanket.

The little guy was naked, not afraid of the cold at all, kicking his little feet and waving his hands about while letting out giggles.

Bibi Dong supported his neck and head with one hand and his little bottom with the other, steadily carrying him to the side of the copper basin.

This time, the system did not issue a task.

However, her movements were not the least bit perfunctory.

She dipped the towel in warm water and began by wiping his face.

She wiped his forehead, eyes, nose, and cheeks, then moved around his ears and down to his chin.

Next was the neck, where she parted every fold to wipe it down carefully.

Then came the little arms, wiped from shoulder to wrist, with every single finger spread out to be cleaned.

The little belly, the back, the calves, and finally, the two chubby little feet.

Supporting his tiny feet, she didn't even miss the spaces between his toes.

Luo Dong lay there quietly, letting Bibi Dong turn him over and over.

The warm towel glided over his skin with just the right amount of pressure, feeling so comfortable that he couldn't help but squint his eyes.

After the bath.

Bibi Dong wrapped him up in a dry towel, held him in her arms, and patted him gently.

She then sat on the edge of the bed, unfastened her bodice, exposed her breast, and let him latch on once more.

Luo Dong instinctively leaned in and took a suck.

His eyes lit up instantly.

Sweet.

Refreshing and sweet.

It wasn't the cloying sweetness of sugar, but a faint, natural sweetness, like mountain spring water mixed with a drop of nectar. It slid down his tongue, filling his mouth with a delicate fragrance.

The milk itself had become richer and smoother due to the effects of the Spirit Milk, flowing warm and soothing down his throat, making his whole body shiver with delight.

He sucked vigorously, his little mouth moving rapidly, eating with more enthusiasm than ever before.

Bibi Dong looked down at the little one wolfing down his meal in her arms, a smile tugging at the corners of her lips.

It seemed the immortal medicine was exceptionally potent; the child was eating happily, so the taste must be wonderful.

Bibi Dong reached out and patted his back gently, afraid he might choke from eating too fast.

Smack, smack...

After eating for a good while, Luo Dong swallowed the last of the Spirit Milk-infused milk and let out a satisfied burp.

Full and content, sleepiness surged over him like a tide.

He let out a tiny yawn, opening his little mouth wide to reveal his pink gums.

His eyelashes fluttered a few times before finally closing.

His breathing became steady and deep.

A trace of faint, sweet fragrance still lingered in his mouth.

Bibi Dong placed him on the bed and tucked the little blanket around him.

Luo Dong turned over in his sleep, burying his little face into the pillow, and drifted into a deeper slumber.

The night passed by just as quietly.

A year passed, slipping away silently.

During this year.

Bibi Dong's daily rhythm was very simple, so simple it was almost monotonous.

From morning till night, from feeding the child her delicious milk to gentle baths, playtime, and lulling him to sleep.

Day after day, she performed these trivial, repetitive tasks that others might consider insignificant.

When the system issued tasks, she completed them earnestly; when it didn't, she carried on just the same.

She no longer needed the system to tell her how to be a mother.

During feeding, she would support the back of Luo Dong's head with her arm, letting him lie in her arms in the most comfortable position.

During bath time, she would test the water temperature in advance and place everything within easy reach.

When Luo Dong cried, she could already distinguish the situation.

If Luo Dong woke up occasionally at night.

She wouldn't get annoyed; she would pick him up, pat him gently, and hum the only lullaby she knew, only putting him back in bed once he fell asleep again.

Throughout the year, the system issued tasks intermittently.

Except for the initial task, which rewarded her with a level increase, the others were all rewards like Soul Bone, special items, or spirit herbs and medicines.

And she broke through the threshold of level ninety before Luo Dong's first birthday.