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Chapter 159
“Bai Ling, did it happen?” It had been ten long months, but Bai Ling’s belly remained motionless. Ten months of cultivation had gone by, just like some ordinary people who might not conceive for years or even suffer from infertility, but that was due to issues with typical human bodies.
Bai Ling was a Divine Transformation cultivator in perfect physical condition, so what could be wrong with her body? Bai Ling shook her head, “No.” She gazed at Li Su and explained, “The stronger the bloodline, the more challenging it is to give birth. It’s a struggle for the royal bloodline to have offspring, and it might still take some time.”
This difficulty in childbirth was similar to how the more powerful a cultivator’s abilities were, the harder it was for them to have children. While Liu Xinshui and Liu Xinyue seemed to have children quickly after marrying Li Su, he had been focusing on it. People like Ning Xiaoyu and Su Yun got pregnant promptly, but it took several months for Liu Xinyue and the others. This was for the Nascent Soul stage, which was considered relatively easier. It became even more challenging once you reached the Divine Transformation stage and beyond. However, having fewer offspring was not a problem for those with higher cultivation levels, as they could prioritize quality over quantity. Li Su had many concubines to balance the equation.
Because ten months had passed and Bai Ling still hadn’t given birth, Li Su remained patient. He continued to travel the Northern Realm with Bai Ling, experiencing the mortal world and learning about its customs, which could also help temper his character. However, Li Su’s character was already quite strong due to the system’s rewards, which included cultivating his “mind.”
Cultivating the mind might not directly increase one’s strength, but is the foundation for personal power. A strong character was invaluable, especially when facing inner demons. Fortunately, thanks to his steady progress and character development, Li Su had not encountered inner demons thus far.
Li Su and Bai Ling walked through an ordinary city in the Northern Realm, with Li Su sharing stories from another world as they strolled. “Su, why do I feel like the cowherd in your story is a rogue?”
Li Su explained, “Indeed, he was a bit rogue. He stole the heavenly maiden’s clothes and even peeped at her while she was bathing. It makes you wonder how she could marry him after being exposed. And after marriage, he forced her to weave endlessly to support him.”
As they discussed the story, an immortal passed by in a streak of light, causing excitement among the worldly people in the city. While the Northern Realm had many cultivators, encountering an “immortal” was rare for ordinary people.
Then, two more months passed, making it a full year. Finally, Bai Ling had good news to share with Li Su. She exclaimed, “Su, I’m pregnant!”
Receiving this news brought great joy to Li Su. After all, a year of hard work had finally paid off. However, once the initial happiness subsided, Li Su couldn’t help but feel a sense of reluctance, as he knew that Bai Ling would have to depart. Keeping her with him wasn’t a practical option, and she wouldn’t stay at the Li family’s residence either. Her purpose in giving birth to this child was to confirm her royal bloodline and unite several mermaid tribes to become the queen of the mermaids. This version of Bai Ling was not meant to be restricted.
Li Su didn’t want to hold her back either. His approach towards different women varied. For those with exceptional talent and potential, he naturally wanted them to excel and rise to the pinnacle of the world alongside him, witnessing the prosperity of the entire world together. He didn’t want a day to come when he stood at the peak of the world, invincible, but had no one by his side. For those with limited talents and spiritual potential, Li Su was willing to provide them with the best protection regardless of their efforts.
“Let me listen,” Li Su pressed his ear against Bai Ling’s belly. Although he couldn’t hear anything at that moment, he could feel it. Bai Ling had finally given birth. However, they silently understood they wouldn’t bring up Bai Ling’s departure.
That night, Li Su held Bai Ling gently without going any further. “Su, I’ll be leaving tomorrow,” Bai Ling’s voice sounded. “If you miss me, blow the conch shell.”
“I’ll accompany you to the North Sea,” Li Su said.
“Yes.”
The night was deep. The next day, they set sail once more. Bai Ling stood at the bow of the flying boat, silently watching the land passing beneath them, her thoughts known only to her. During the year they spent together, they had many conversations, but this time, from the moment they left until they reached the North Sea, they hardly spoke.
Bai Ling gently embraced Li Su for half an hour, concealing her reluctance. Then, she slowly stepped back. She still had a lot to do. She needed to reclaim the glory of the mermaid tribe and become the queen of the mermaids. As she stepped back, her whole demeanor transformed. In front of Li Su, she didn’t appear as the powerful mermaid princess in the Divine Transformation stage in the past year. Instead, she came across as a naive and carefree young girl. But now, that powerful mermaid princess was gradually resurfacing.
“Su, goodbye.” She gave Li Su a meaningful look and then turned around, vanishing into the sea.
Li Su watched her disappear and stood there for about an hour before regaining his composure and beginning the journey back. This time, he had been away for a full year.
This year had been particularly eventful for Li Su. While cultivators had long lifespans, the time they spent living was quite limited. For example, someone like Liu Xinyue, over 1,500 years old, had spent more than 1,400 years cultivating. Cultivation was the primary focus for cultivators. To be truly fulfilling, a long life needed to be complemented by powerful strength and character. Otherwise, granting immortality to an ordinary person without providing them the strength and character of a cultivator might make them feel that everything is meaningless.
Before his transition, the Western concept of eternal life was considered painful, right? That was because it was merely an eternity from an ordinary person’s perspective. They would still think about trivial matters all day long. Without the corresponding power and character, even experiencing conflict and death among nations could cause immense suffering.
The viewpoint was too limited. Therefore, the distinction between mortals and cultivators was quite reasonable. Cultivators had their perspectives and timelines, so they shouldn’t get entangled in mortals’ trivial disputes and romances. Mortal life and their dramas were not uninteresting, but if they were a cultivator, was it genuinely meaningful to spend their time bickering and holding grudges with a group of mortals who might live for only a few decades?
Of course, Li Su was an exception because he didn’t need to cultivate himself. But Li Su’s mindset was also transcendent. He could “ascend” or “descend” as he pleased. So when he saw Bai Ling left, although there was some reluctance in his heart, Li Su still smiled calmly. He would visit the North Sea next year when his daughter was born. He wondered how exceptional his and Bai Ling’s daughter would be and what kind of return she would bring to him.
All of these questions would only be answered once she was born. With that in mind, Li Su arrived at the Water Moon Sect.
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