novelraw Chapter 1055 - 578: The Impact on Yun Qian (Double-length) (Part 2)
Chapter 1055 - 578: The Impact on Yun Qian (Double-length) (Part 2)
"That’s good." Sure enough, Xu Chang’an breathed a sigh of relief.
Indeed, it’s hard to say in the mortal world, but special abilities are undoubtedly useful in the Cultivation Realm.
"However, it seems the girls on Muyu Peak were right." Li Zhibai mused, "Marrying you indeed brings some special abilities."
"...Eh?" Xu Chang’an was taken aback.
Li Zhibai didn’t explain, just glanced at Yun Qian.
This girl is incredibly famous on Muyu Peak now. So many people saw her that day, yet none weren’t amazed. But the curious thing is...everyone sees a different ’presence’ in Yun Qian, which isn’t just a simple aura but more like a special ability associated with the Sea of Consciousness.
The general consensus is that this was brought about by Xu Chang’an.
Since Yun Qian already possesses a special ability, it’s no surprise if a second one appears now.
As for why it’s Yun Qian...
After all...
"Chang’an, you two must have thought about having children, right?" Li Zhibai abruptly asked.
"Huh?" Xu Chang’an, who was pondering Miss Yun’s ability to see through barriers, was stunned by Li Zhibai’s sudden change of subject.
Children?
What children?
"Why are you spacing out?" Li Zhibai frowned slightly. This is a very important topic, but it’s something he can only ask Chang’an. Otherwise, should he ask Yun Qian instead?
Actually, it’s not that he couldn’t ask Yun Qian, but Li Zhibai instinctively felt that if he did, this outspoken young lady would end up saying something to embarrass Chang’an.
"Sir, what are you asking?" Xu Chang’an blinked.
Li Zhibai was silent for a moment before repeating, "Have you ever tried to have children before?"
She glanced at Yun Qian’s flat belly.
"..." Then it was Xu Chang’an’s turn to be silent.
Previously, he would never have imagined Li Zhibai asking such a question. But...if he truly saw Li Zhibai as a ’mother’ or ’mentor,’ her concern about his and Miss Yun’s next generation would be entirely reasonable.
"Sir, it’s not the right time for children now." Xu Chang’an said, "Miss is still young, and when she gets her Gui Water, cultivation enhancement can’t stop, so it can only be postponed."
"That’s not what I’m asking." Li Zhibai bit her lip.
She suddenly missed Zhu Pingniang.
If it were Tong Jun, that girl would dare to say anything out loud—even though she’d be so embarrassed at night that she couldn’t sleep, she’d still dare to ask.
Li Zhibai was conflicted.
Xu Chang’an was confused.
On the other hand, Yun Qian tilted her head suddenly, realizing something. She let go of Xu Chang’an’s hand and pressed one hand on her belly: "I’ve never been able to conceive."
Even back on the island when the admiring youth had his eyes set on the girl, it was just her poor health that kept her from having a daughter sooner.
Anyhow, there’s no daughter now, but there definitely will be in the future.
"...Indeed." Li Zhibai felt relieved and shot Xu Chang’an a glance as he continued to look bewildered.
Indeed, even a woman like her finds some things hard to speak of.
"?"
What does the teacher mean?
Li Zhibai’s meaning was simple: Yun Qian couldn’t conceive after intimacy, but given Chang’an’s constitution, it’s normal for her to exhibit abilities similar to his which are hard to explain over the years due to changes in fate and constitution.
She was rather curious to know what the daughter of these two would look like.
Fortunately, Li Zhibai knows she can live a long time, so she has plenty of time to wait.
"???"
Xu Chang’an remained puzzled. He glanced at the contemplative Li Zhibai, then at the indifferent Yun Qian, suddenly feeling excluded, as if he didn’t belong.
It’s not right.
It’s odd that the teacher could chat with Yun Qian about something he couldn’t fathom at all.
What has the world come to?
Wasn’t this about the potential abilities Miss might possess?
"Miss, what are you and the teacher discussing?" Xu Chang’an asked quietly.
"Weren’t we talking about children?" Yun Qian kept her fingers on her belly, "Perhaps we really will have a daughter."
This time, it was he who called upon her, allowing her to have a brief glimpse of the future.
Miss Yun needs to strive for the future.
Her eyes squinted into slits, hiding the sparkling and eagerly anticipated ripples within.
"What are you asking." Li Zhibai waved her hand, "In essence, Ms. Yun has traits undoubtedly influenced by you, no need to be surprised."
"...Mm." Since the teacher said so, Xu Chang’an could only nod.
Actually, he was somewhat uneasy.
After all, he remembers potential friends Yun Qian might make in the future, let alone such inexplicable abilities appearing in her.
He really wasn’t sure how to proceed, because if it was due to him, he couldn’t even decipher his own secrets—how could he understand where Yun Qian’s abilities come from?
Fortunately, with the teacher’s support, he could relax.
"Chang’an, you don’t have to worry about Ms. Yun having abilities drawing attention." Li Zhibai totally understands Xu Chang’an. She said, "She stays by your side; everyone only looks at you, no one pays attention to Ms. Yun."
Like Liu Qingluo, without Xu Chang’an, the Immortal Talent known only in legends, Tong Jun would have been revolving around her twelve hours a day, let alone chatting with Chang’an here.
Yun Qian is the same.
"That’s true." Xu Chang’an nodded, it made sense.
"By the way, Ms. Yun, don’t mention what I said to Chang’an in front of Qing Jun...nevermind." Li Zhibai glanced at Yun Qian’s foggy eyes as if considering.
No need to remind this girl.
Yun Qian is unlikely to talk to Tong Jun about such things.
In fact, Li Zhibai suspects Yun Qian has likely forgotten everything she and Chang’an talked about.
Just to be sure, she asked.
"Ms. Yun, do you remember what I and Chang’an just talked about?"
"What was said?" Yun Qian looked down at Xu Chang’an’s waist.
Shi Qingjun or Ah Qing?
Jade Pendant?
Her sight skimmed past the Jade Pendant, resting on the Sachet at Xu Chang’an’s waist.
Both are accessories, but she prefers the Sachet.
"Sachet?" Yun Qian raised her head, slightly unsure.
"That’s fine then." Li Zhibai waved her hand, "Let’s go back."
The astute Miss Li.
Xu Chang’an: "..."
Previously, the teacher repeatedly reminded him not to slip up, yet when it came to Miss Yun, the teacher didn’t say a word.
Favoritism.
This is certainly favoritism.
Xu Chang’an took a deep breath, then slowly exhaled, dispelling a shade of shadow at the corner of his eyes with a seemingly resigned expression.
Li Zhibai glanced sideways at Xu Chang’an, saying nothing.
Still uneasy.
Li Zhibai sighed subtly, feeling a bit guilty.
It’s her fault as a teacher.
If she had told Chang’an her identity sooner, even if it didn’t make him reckless, he wouldn’t be living so cautiously...
In general, how could someone with good talent be so worried? Isn’t it a cause for joy?
Yet, Xu Chang’an’s first reaction is concern over Yun Qian potentially encountering trouble or drawing attention due to newfound talent...
Li Zhibai doesn’t see the benefit in being overly cautious, only feeling heartache.
Indeed, finding a way for Chang’an to ’break the window’ is correct, even if he becomes a bit arrogant, it doesn’t matter.
It’s not a mentor’s perspective, but one of indulgence, but it’s fine.
Li Zhibai didn’t like complacent people in the past, yet now...she doesn’t even know why she feels that even if Chang’an accomplishes nothing, it doesn’t matter as long as he’s happy.
For everything, with me there, you need not worry.
Thinking this way, truly a downfall.
——
Actually, Li Zhibai overthought it. Xu Chang’an isn’t so incapable that Yun Qian displaying talent would leave him utterly distressed.
Even though he is indeed uneasy.
But his unease isn’t about Yun Qian’s promising future but related to the unstable nature and origin of her abilities similar to his own.
Perhaps the system, irked by his refusal to follow tasks or resisting it, stealthily invaded Yun Qian at some point, leaving a ’branch’?
Walking hand in hand with Yun Qian behind Li Zhibai, Xu Chang’an suddenly asked: "Miss, do you have a system?"
Yun Qian: "...?"