Some Risks Must Be Nipped in the Bud

Today's events feel like a dream.

He was originally all alone in this world, but suddenly he gained a blood relative, and was no longer walking alone.

He glanced at the Courtyard next door, his gaze piercing through the barriers to land on the sleeping child. The child was sleeping soundly when he suddenly murmured the word "father" and then chuckled.

Gu Yuanqing's expression softened, a smile appearing on his face. He stared blankly for a long while, then looked at the ripples in the space above North Spring Mountain, muttering to himself, "Miaoxuan, the mother of my child?"

He never imagined that Miaoxuan would give birth to his child, and he felt that he owed her more and more.

Li Chengyi settled down in the Mountain, and from then on, the sound of a child was added to North Spring Mountain.

Two days later, Li Haotian took one last reluctant look at his grandson, went down the mountain, and returned to the capital, though he was not entirely satisfied with the final result.

But as long as it's still surnamed Li, that's better than anything else.

This shows that his lineage still has descendants, so even if he passes away, he will have the face to meet his parents and ancestors.

Gu Yuanqing spends most of his time with his child, as if he wants to make up for the past three years. In his spare time, besides cultivating, he spends his time on the development of his child's cultivation Cultivation Method.

His own Cultivation Method wasn't very suitable for Li Chengyi, because Li Chengyi didn't have the same kind of fixed Residence or various Empowerment as him.

With his cultivation and knowledge, it would have been easy for him to deduce a method for children to Foundation Establishment. However, since this was for his son, he refined the Cultivation Method time and time again, striving to make it as perfect as possible at the Origin Scholar realm, so as to lay a perfect foundation for his son.

He further deduced this Cultivation Method to the Divine Platform level and personally tried it out during the Spiritual Mountain Trial.

Li Chengyi never fell into a coma again, but he still occasionally entered that space and had a great time.

Gu Yuanqing had explored the secrets of this treasure many times, and only sensed that it had the wonders of nourishing the Divine Soul and providing protection, but could not see any other functions.

This bead is hidden in the Divine Court and has already established a connection with Li Chengyi's mind. Without a doubt, this treasure can only bring him benefits and no harm.

Moreover, this treasure is of extremely high quality, likely belonging to the Void Heaven or even the Heavenly Human Treasure. Gu Yuanqing couldn't understand where Li Miaoxuan had obtained such a treasure.

Considering that her cultivation speed was even faster than his own, he couldn't help but suspect that she was also using a cheat code?

As time passed, Gu Yuanqing gradually accepted the addition of a son and began to fully embrace the role of father.

Her affection for Li Chengyi grew day by day. What started as a sense of responsibility and what she should do gradually transformed into a genuine desire to consider his needs in every way.

From initially playing with him and trying to make him happy, to now starting to plan for his future.

In this world where power originates from within, strength is the foundation of everything.

After the newly developed Cultivation Method was refined multiple times, Gu Yuanqing began to teach Li Chengyi the cultivation method.

The little child sat obediently cross-legged in front of Gu Yuanqing.

Gu Yuanqing explained the key points and precautions of cultivation one by one.

After listening, he nodded earnestly. "Father, I've remembered it all. When cultivating, one should calm the mind and not let thoughts or movements wander. Don't worry, I can do it."

Gu Yuanqing smiled, and then guided Li Chengyi with his Divine Sense to begin his first cultivation.

The cultivation of Origin Scholar involves circulating the Lesser Celestial Circuit. Initially, it is done by simply guiding the energy with one's mind. Through continuous practice, one can sense the Vital Energy within the body.

Even though Gu Yuanqing had teachers to guide him and took spirit medicine when he was young, it took him nearly half a month to truly sense his own Vital Energy.

But Li Chengyi was different. He was born with excellent talent and had never lacked rare heavenly materials and earthly treasures in the Imperial Palace since childhood, not to mention that he consumed Spirit Spring Foundation Water every day to build his foundation.

These days, after arriving in the Mountain, things have become quite different. They drink Spirit Water, eat Spirit Materials, and breathe in rich Spiritual Qi, a world apart from Gu Yuanqing back then.

With the guidance of Divine Platform Cultivator like Gu Yuanqing, he sensed a warm aura flowing through his body before the time it takes for an incense stick to burn was up.

Gu Yuanqing, who had been standing guard by his side, could not help but smile as he felt the Vital Energy within him slowly gathering with his will.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, heavy snow began to fall outside North Spring Mountain.

On this day, which was Li Chengyi's birthday, Son of Heaven Li Haotian of the Great Qian Dynasty once again came incognito, fearing that if he did not come, he would not be able to take Li Chengyi away.

Upon seeing Li Haotian, Li Chengyi ran towards him with a face full of joy, calling out from afar, "Imperial Grandpa!"

Gu Yuanqing watched from the sidelines, feeling a little jealous. This little brat had never been this enthusiastic towards him before.

Li Haotian picked him up with a smile, but Li Chengyi struggled to get down and respectfully kowtowed, saying, "Grandson greets Imperial Grandpa."

Li Haotian laughed heartily and picked him up again, "Cheng Yi has grown quite a bit taller. Have you missed your Imperial Grandpa these days?"

Li Chengyi tilted his head back and said earnestly, "Of course I want to, I think about it every day."

Li Haotian laughed heartily again, and was greatly surprised when he sensed the traces of cultivation on Li Chengyi's body. In such a short time, his aura had already reached the True Martial Realm.

True Martial Cultivator under four years old—that's unheard of!

What he didn't know was that this was the result of Gu Yuanqing deliberately suppressing his breakthrough to make his foundation as perfect as possible. Every realm has its use, and some scenery, once missed, can never be seen again.

Li Chengyi's foundation was too solid and his aptitude too good. Gu Yuanqing also thought that he would be taken back to the Imperial Palace soon, so he helped him break through to the True Martial half a month ago. In the following half month, he broke down the True Martial Realm Cultivation Method and cultivation points for him one by one until he completely memorized them.

"Your Majesty!" Gu Yuanqing clasped his hands and bowed slightly.

Li Haotian nodded slightly and said, "As per our previous agreement, Cheng Yi will accompany me back to the Imperial Palace tomorrow. You won't go back on your word, will you?"

Gu Yuanqing nodded and said, "Of course not. Although there are tutors in the Mountain, there are no other people his age. He shouldn't stay in the Mountain all the time; he should go out and see the world."

Li Haotian immediately smiled and asked, bowing his head, "Yi'er, you can come back to the Imperial Palace with me tomorrow. Aren't you happy?"

Li Haotian's eyes lit up. "Happy!" But then he remembered his father and the beasts that played with him in the Mountain, and asked, "Imperial Grandpa, can Father come to the Imperial Palace with us? And can Little Fox and Little Eagle come along too?"

Li Haotian's expression faltered slightly.

Gu Yuanqing smiled and said, "Father still has things to do in the Mountain. We'll pick you up to come back next September."

Li Chengyi didn't seem so happy.

Li Haotian snorted inwardly, thinking to himself that it was fortunate he had come in person; otherwise, if he had stayed in the mountains for a few more days, he wouldn't have wanted to go back.

That night, everyone celebrated Li Chengyi's birthday together.

Gu Yuanqing, holding the somewhat tired Li Chengyi, suddenly asked, "Cheng Yi, would you like to go up to the sky and take a look?"

Li Chengyi immediately became interested. "Flying into the sky like a young eagle?"

Gu Yuanqing nodded with a smile.

Li Chengyi nodded excitedly, "Yes, yes!"

Don't be afraid!

Gu Yuanqing said with a smile, and then his body slowly rose higher and higher. Li Chengyi was a little scared at first, but then he bared his teeth and claws in Gu Yuanqing's arms and shouted happily.

A hawk with wingspans of ten feet took flight, circling the two of them. Li Chengyi reached out to grab it, but Gu Yuanqing took a step and stood on the hawk's back, soaring through the air.

It was quite a while before they returned to the Courtyard.

Li Chengyi looked up and asked, "Father, will I be able to fly like you someday?"

"Of course, but you must cultivate diligently."

Li Chengyi nodded repeatedly, knowing he would have to work even harder in his cultivation so he could fly.

The next morning, it was finally time to say goodbye.

Li Chengyi, held in Gu Yuanqing's arms, began to feel downcast, as if he was trying hard to hold back his tears.

Gu Yuanqing offered a few words of comfort and then handed him to Li Haotian.

Li Chengyi glanced at Gu Yuanqing, then at the Little Fox not far away, the eagle perched on the roof, and the various small animals in the mountains. Tears finally streamed down his face. Gu Yuanqing began to feel reluctant and wanted to back out.

Upon seeing this, Li Haotian immediately became alert and said, "It's getting late, I'll take my leave!"

Li Chengyi struggled to his feet, knelt down, and kowtowed. "Father, your son will definitely cultivate diligently."

Gu Yuanqing squatted down, helped him up, and smiled, "Don't cry. You're four years old now, not a three-year-old anymore. Also, you must never take off that pendant around your neck."

"Uh-huh!"

Li Chengyi wiped away her tears.

Gu Yuanqing picked him up and handed him to Li Haotian again.

Li Haotian finally couldn't help but say, "If you're so inclined, you can come to the Imperial Palace to see him. It shouldn't be a big deal for you."

Gu Yuanqing nodded, then, unable to bear the reluctance, waved his hand and activated the Heavenly Fishing Method once more, breaking through space and sending everyone in the Mountain directly Fengtian City.

Li Haotian handed Li Chengyi to Xu Lianying, his aura surging, displaying the emperor's imposing presence. Addressing the palace maids, imperial chefs, and tutors who had returned from North Spring Mountain, he said in a deep voice, "Listen carefully, if even the slightest word of what happened in the Mountain is leaked, I will exterminate their entire family! Do not harbor any illusions; you should all be well aware of the methods employed by that person in the Mountain."

No one dared to hesitate and immediately knelt down.

"Your humble servant/subject/maid will obey the Imperial Decree and will certainly keep silent!"

In North Spring Mountain.

"Young Master Gu, this Old Man is also going down to cultivate," Li Shi'an said, clasping his hands in greeting.

Gu Yuanqing forced a smile, "Please go ahead, senior."

Li Shi'an turned and went down the mountain to his own Courtyard.

Gu Yuanqing stood there for a long time, his gaze fixed on Li Chengyi Fengtian City, until Li entered the city and was blocked by the Human Dao Aura, at which point he withdrew his gaze.

However, with the pendant on Li Chengyi, he could still sense his surroundings and immediately bring him back to North Spring Mountain if anything seemed amiss.

Turning to look at the now empty North Spring Mountain, I felt a sense of loss and a little unaccustomed to it.

He glanced up at the Spatial Fluctuation North Spring Peak, and remembering that Heavenly Human Split Soul was still present in the Floating World, his eyes turned cold.

"Things are different now. Some risks must be nipped in the bud!"

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