CHAPTER 165: CHAPTER 164: WIND AND THUNDER CITY

"It’s okay, as long as I work a bit harder, giving the child a better starting point is worth it."

Paper Kite didn’t mind at all.

"I’m just afraid your body won’t be able to handle it."

Shen Wang was somewhat worried. The level of the Spirit Blood was high, and he could already sense the dominance of the Thunder Spirit Blood. While it was good for the child, it might not be the same for Paper Kite.

The power of the Thunder Spirit Blood was like a bomb inside her soft and fragile belly, causing no small amount of harm to Paper Kite.

After all, Paper Kite’s current strength was still relatively weak. Even though she had awakened the Wind Spirit Blood, her strength hadn’t increased in time. Facing a child whose life force was becoming increasingly robust, the pressure would exceed her limit.

"Husband, what should we do? The child won’t develop poorly, right?"

Paper Kite’s heart tightened.

This is a mother; even now, her heart is set on the child, not considering herself.

"Don’t be afraid, I’ll handle it."

Shen Wang patted Paper Kite’s shoulder: "I’ll continue to nourish your body, protect your meridians, and give the little one some strength. Let’s observe for a few more days."

"Hmm, hmm."

Paper Kite nodded, touching her belly: "Child, let’s work hard together with Mom. After getting through this last difficult moment, you’ll be able to come out safe and sound."

"Are there many in your Yun Family who can awaken the Thunder Spirit Blood while still in the womb?"

Shen Wang inquired.

"Not many, usually they awaken as they grow older, mostly around ten years old. Awakening the Bloodline Power in the womb is something only top talents can do. I’m sure our child is also one."

Paper Kite’s face was full of a happy smile: "It’s because of your great talent, husband, that our child has become a genius all at once."

"You happened to awaken the Spirit Blood; that should be the key."

Shen Wang didn’t think his talent was that exceptional. He said, "The Yun Family’s Thunder Spirit Blood should have a special method of cultivation, right? Like taking some elixirs to protect the body during pregnancy?"

"Yes, I’ve heard from my elders that if conditions allow, pregnant women in the Yun Family will eat Wind-Thunder Fruits to increase the probability of their offspring awakening the Spirit Blood. If they can’t, they’ll have the family’s ancestral prenatal medicine."

When Paper Kite mentioned this, she remembered something and quickly changed her words: "Husband, I feel very well and don’t need these things."

"It seems we still lack experience."

Shen Wang pondered: "Does your line have any trustworthy Steward Elders or people like that?"

Paper Kite thought for a moment and shook her head: "Yun Conghui is already considered part of our line. He sold me out, so it’s unlikely he’d help me."

"I see. Next, focus on nourishing the fetus, and I feel you will face difficult times ahead."

Shen Wang said seriously.

"Husband, don’t take risks for me. If something happens to you, the child and I won’t be able to survive."

Paper Kite feared Shen Wang would walk into a trap by seeking out Yun Family cultivators, which would be extremely dangerous if discovered by Profound Thunder Zhenren.

"Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing."

Shen Wang stroked Paper Kite’s hair, "Since you’ve been with me, have you seen me act impulsively?"

Paper Kite nodded, pondering the family’s situation, "If you must go, husband, you can find the family’s midwife. They don’t have much cultivation but are knowledgeable."

"That’s a good idea."

Shen Wang noted this; he currently just didn’t know how to deal with an unborn child awakening Thunder Spirit Blood. Purely relying on Spiritual Essence for protection seemed insufficient.

After stabilizing Paper Kite’s health, Shen Wang continued to check on Lan Kui’s condition. The latter’s cultivation was high, his physical body strong, and he was in good status.

Currently, Paper Kite’s situation was more urgent and needed to be understood and addressed quickly.

After nourishing the bodies of the two children, Shen Wang began considering looking into the Yun Family’s secrets about nurturing and cultivating the Thunder Spirit Body.

The Yun Family, having inherited the Wind and Thunder Spirit Blood, must have a complete set of methods for cultivating this type of physique. Once acquired, he wouldn’t be completely ignorant.

"These are the secrets of the Yun Family. To obtain them, I’ll inevitably have to interact with Yun Family members, and if discovered, it would be troublesome."

Shen Wang frowned: "For the safety of Paper Kite and our child, I must take a risk."

Having decided to search for the secrets of the Thunder Spirit Blood, the next step was to consider how to approach them.

The Yun Family had many experts, forcing his way in was impossible, and sneaking in would likely be difficult. It’s indeed somewhat troublesome.

It seems the only way is to find the Yun Family’s midwife to learn more.

The next day, Shen Wang set out early, advancing with the fastest Sword Flight possible.

He now needed to rapidly move between Yun Province, Xi Province, and Jin Province, requiring increasing speed.

Fortunately, he had system rewards along with his own improvements, which enhanced his Sword Flight skills, gradually increasing his speed."

By noon that day, Shen Wang had already disguised himself and was wandering somewhere within the Fenglei Mountain Range where the Yun Family was located.

He was inquiring about a midwife.

This midwife had a relatively close blood relationship with Paper Kite. Originally part of a collateral branch, she had mastered some Qihuang Skill and became a well-known midwife in the main vein.

Shen Wang restrained his aura and posed as a normal Innate Grandmaster, eventually arriving at a place called Wind and Thunder City after several twists and turns.

This city was purposefully built by the Yun Family for resource trading with the outside and as a residence for those depending on the Yun Family.

The city was built against a mountain, extending for several miles, and home to tens of thousands of people. Once inside, it appeared quite bustling with many outside merchants and cultivators present. The former came to do business, while the latter came seeking a living.

For lower-level cultivators, working for a big clan like the Yun Family guaranteed at least a decent life. Therefore, strangers like Shen Wang, after paying the entrance fee, didn’t draw much attention.

The midwife Paper Kite mentioned lived here and was only called to deliver babies when needed. After asking around, Shen Wang found out this midwife had opened a medicine shop in the east of the city, trading as well.

He couldn’t help but rejoice, realizing he could buy some suitable prenatal medicine for Paper Kite under the guise of purchasing medicine.

As soon as he reached the eastern area, Shen Wang smelled the aroma of medicine. The whole street was filled with various medicine shops and alchemy rooms, with many silhouettes coming and going.

He scanned the shop signs and passed several establishments before finding a small-fronted medicine shop, barely a yard wide, with a sign saying Yingniang Medicine Shop.

Inside, there was only a medicine boy and a hunched old man. The latter, seeing Shen Wang as a stranger, said, "Guest, your complexion is healthy, so I presume you’re not here for treatment. What kind of medicine would you like to buy?"

Observing a person’s complexion is a basic skill for a pharmacist, so Shen Wang wasn’t surprised the man deduced his purpose. He directly said, "Prenatal Medicine."

"Then you’ve come to the right place. Our Prenatal Medicine is quite renowned in Wind and Thunder City, and our shopkeeper is a direct-lineage midwife of the Yun Family."

The old man confidently smiled: "How many months is your wife pregnant?"

Shen Wang was taken aback because Paper Kite’s pregnancy had extended beyond a typical timeline, making it hard to define in months.

While he contemplated giving a rough estimate, he suddenly glimpsed a graceful silhouette out of the corner of his eye, surrounded by several people and drawing considerable attention.

"Why is she here?"

He immediately recognized the silhouette’s owner as Zheng Yunshu. What was she doing here, buying medicine for her brother?

Is the medicine here that good?