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    Evil Emperor’s Wild Wife: Volume 5
    Evil Emperor’s Wild Wife: Volume 5
    Evil Emperor’s Wild Wife: Volume 5
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    Evil Emperor’s Wild Wife: Volume 5

    By Shi Yuweiyu

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    She traveled to another time and space and descended from the sky. Fortunately, there was a man underneath her, otherwise she would not know what she would fall into.

    She was a 25th-century grisly thief as well as kiler, and with all her skills, she passed through a young looser lady who had no skills. In other people's eyes, this young lady suddenly became a lot stronger, and this beautiful difference made her start to fully enjoy her life after crossing.

    ☆About the Author☆

    Shiyu Weiyu, a well-known online novelist, her works are welcomed by everyone for the delicate feelings she discribed and her fluent text. Her novel has gained a lot of attention and won wide acclaim.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherFunstory
    Release dateJan 3, 2020
    ISBN9781647876180
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      Evil Emperor’s Wild Wife - Shi Yuweiyu

      DELL

      CHAPTER 401 - I HAVE A CHILD OF THE GODS?

      Elder sister.

      Xiao Chen's voice came from his spiritual sense.

      Eh? Yue Liusu responded, What's wrong?

      Elder sister, Xiao Chen is coming out.

      Alright. Yue Liusu closed his eyes and summoned Xiao Chen out of the lake of his heart.

      The first thing Xiao Chen did when he came out was not to bounce around, but to drag Yue Liusu and walk outside, Big sister, follow me, I'll bring you to see something good.

      Eh? A light suddenly flashed through Yue Liusu's mind, it was as if Xiao Chen had said that he would bring her to see the sky.

      Let's go, there's no need for that. As long as I'm here, no one will dare to bully you. Xiao Chen said confidently. His position in the Upper Heaven Path was needless to say, as long as he could release that pressure, who would not submit? His master was Yue Liusu, whoever did not give him face would be courting death!

      Eh … The corner of Yue Liusu's mouth twitched. She was not considering this question at all, alright, but in the end, she acted as if she was a coward.

      Alright, alright. Let's go. Yue Liusu could not stand Xiao Chen, he had no choice but to follow him.

      She quietly opened the door to the room, then slipped out with Xiao Chen. The roof of the inn was empty, and she saw that Xiao Chen had easily turned into a star and disappeared without a trace, so she followed him.

      When Yue Liusu reappeared, he was already on top of the roof. Xiao Chen reached out and grabbed onto Yue Liusu's wide sleeves, then pointed excitedly at the sky: Big Sis, look, isn't she pretty? But when you get to the Tianhai, the scenery is a hundred times more beautiful than here!

      The moment Yue Liusu raised her head, her pupils revealed a series of orderly stars, stunning her. How was this a galaxy?

      But the only difference was that the moon here was darker than the Profound Sky Continent, as if its radiance had been snatched away by the twinkling stars one after another.

      Yue Liusu sat down, and looked at the few galaxies in the sky in a daze. It was indeed very beautiful here, but it seemed to be missing something. She couldn't say it.

      Sister, are you unhappy? Xiao Chen stood in front of Yue Liusu's eyes, and asked doubtfully. Just now, he could only see a flash of brilliance in Yue Liusu's eyes, and it seemed like he did not see her happy again.

      I didn't. Yue Liusu's pink lips curled up into a forced smile. It wasn't that she was unhappy, but that there was something wrong with her happiness.

      She thought, if Shen Jueming stood in front of her now, she would probably be very happy …

      However, since he left, they had completely lost contact with each other. Was the current him still able to remember her existence?

      Sister, be good. Xiao Chen will definitely think of a way to bring sister to God Master Lord. Xiao Chen stretched out his hand and lightly shook her wide sleeves. Seeing that his master was not in the least bit excited, how could he not feel good about it?

      Right. Yue Liusu buried her head into his chest, she would definitely think of a way to find him! Definitely!

      After staying in this place for an unknown period of time, Yue Liusu brought Xiao Chen to rest. She decided to listen to Jing Yao since she was not very familiar with the place.

      The Upper Heaven Path was too big, and each city could hold almost ten thousand people, let alone seventy-two cities.

      When she woke up, she initially wanted to sleep a little more, but in the end, she couldn't help but get up and sit. No matter how she used spiritual energy to stabilize her body, her chest was still very uncomfortable.

      Yue Liusu powerlessly laid on the bed. Her eyes had already lost all of their spirit, she was feeling very uncomfortable right now …

      Xiao Chen. Yue Liusu summoned Xiao Chen out of the lake of his heart.

      Seeing Yue Liusu weakly lying on the bed, Xiao Chen's worried heart jumped out immediately, and hurriedly went forward to take care of her. Elder sister, what's wrong? Is there something wrong with it?

      Logically speaking, after cultivating in the spiritual energy, one should rarely get sick, but Yue Liusu had problems on the first day of his Upper Heaven Path, what should he do?

      Xiao Chen stretched out her short hand to feel the temperature on Yue Liusu's forehead. She felt that it was normal, but why did she feel so weak? This would make him extremely anxious.

      Go find Yin. Yue Liusu said in an indifferent tone. Right now, she felt a kind of discomfort even when she said something extremely forceful.

      Okay, Xiao Chen will go right away, big sister is waiting for me here. Xiao Chen warned as he turned his head to quickly run to find someone.

      Seeing Xiao Chen's panicked attitude, she was really troubled, okay? Was it really because she was in a bad mood and had asked Liu Yiner to come and take a look, that she understood medicine, that she had eaten something bad, or that she was really just unable to adapt to the situation?

      When Liu Yiner received the news, he immediately ran towards Yue Liusu's room. The two brothers were extremely anxious when they heard about this situation, but in the end, they still stood at the door and waited.

      At this time, Liu Yiner had already gone in for almost a quarter of an hour, and there was still no sign of him coming out.

      In the quiet room, Yue Liusu laid on the bed and was about to fall asleep. Liu Yiner was taking her pulse, the more she looked, the weirder it got.

      Meridian.

      Yue Liusu was ecstatic!

      She really did not think that Yue Liusu would actually have a wedding vein.

      What's wrong? Is there a problem? Even when she was drowsy, she was still thinking about the cause of her body.

      Liusu. Liu Yiner's expression suddenly became serious.

      What's wrong? Yue Liusu thought that she was in a terrible situation, and woke up halfway from her slumber, Tell me, I can bear it.

      You …

      Seeing Liu Yin's question, she couldn't help but worry more about her situation. Was it not very bad?

      I told you to stay calm. Don't get too worked up. Liu Yiner thought that she should first calm down Yue Liusu's emotions so that she wouldn't get too excited.

      Say it, I can handle it. Yue Liusu was serious, her body must not have any problems, she would not be able to wait another second.

      Liu Yiner stood up, took a deep breath in, looked at Yue Liusu's face, and said slowly: You're happy.

      What! Yue Liusu was suddenly excited! This sentence was like a heavy bomb that struck her heart!

      What did you say! She stood up abruptly, her eyes wide, unable to believe what she had just heard!

      Congratulations, you are finally happy, you have a child! Liu Yiner solemnly repeated himself once more.

      I … Yue Liusu's heart was filled with indescribable emotions as her eyes glazed over. She couldn't believe that she actually had a child …

      Unconsciously, her right hand slowly moved downwards, and in her lower abdomen, there was actually her and Shen Jueming's common child …

      Is this true? Why did she feel so unrealistic?

      Her heart was filled with an indescribable wonder, and she was on the verge of losing control of her emotions.

      Yin Er, you go out first. I want to be alone for a while. Yue Liusu's tone was extremely calm.

      Then... Then I'll go out first. You should be careful, now that your fetus is a little unstable, I'll go get some herbs for you to rest up." Seeing Yue Liusu's calm attitude, Liu Yiner was a little worried.

      Right. Yue Liusu gently nodded his head.

      Liu Yiner left the room. Outside, the two brothers were anxiously waiting for her. When they saw her come out, they immediately surrounded her.

      How is it? Is Nickie sick? Jing Qiao asked worriedly.

      Liu Yiner shook his head and said slowly: "She is not sick. She has a child.

      Ah!? Their faces were filled with shock! They never thought that Yue Liusu would actually be happy!?

      With that, Liu Yiner turned and left.

      Wait, I'll go with you. Jing Yao caught up to Liu Yiner with big strides.

      Jing Qiao stood guard at Yue Liusu's doorstep, his footsteps hesitating nonstop. He never thought that Yue Liusu would actually have a child, and he didn't know where the happiness in his heart had arisen.

      At this time, in the room, Yue Liusu was leaning on the bed, caressing his stomach, and here, she was with Shen Jueming's child.

      This feeling was too wonderful. She actually …

      Unknowingly, tears fell from the corners of her eyes as she gently wiped them away. She should be happy, but she shouldn't be crying. However, why was she unable to control her emotions?

      If only Shen Jueming was there at this moment, but he …

      Shen Jueming, do you know? I have our child, can you come back quickly? Why didn't you listen to me in the beginning? Just listen to me and don't compromise for me. I can take it."

      Yue Liusu had locked himself in his room for two whole days.

      She would definitely leave her child behind and raise him, as well as find Shen Jueming. She would never let him forget about him just like that, not even if he was unable to find her in a year, two years would be enough, if not, three years would be enough, she would definitely find him.

      Girl!

      Liusu!

      The moment they saw Yue Liusu coming out, they calmed down their worries.

      Yue Liusu raised his head, and a brilliant smile appeared on her lips, I've thought it through, this child is going to stay.

      Hearing Yue Liusu's bold decision, they all chose to silently support him.

      Hm! It doesn't matter! I will be the child's uncle! Teach him all of my abilities, so that he won't be bullied by others! " Jing Qiao took the lead and spoke with a firm tone.

      Ha … Yue Liusu could not help but laugh, Alright, I still do not know about you. Even if you did not say it, I still know that you would have done so.

      The most important thing to do now is to leave the city. I need to use the fastest time possible to go to the Zi City and find Shen Jueming. Yue Liusu said firmly.

      But right now, you should be nurturing your baby. This matter is not urgent. Liu Yiner said.

      No worries, I know my body very well. Don't worry, we will reach the city in the shortest time possible before we make any plans. This was her current goal. She couldn't stop her goal just because she had a child. She could only say that the child's appearance was beyond her expectations.

      CHAPTER 402 - PURPLISH BLUE SPIRIT GRASS

      It's been almost three months since I had a baby. The dangerous period has passed, so I should be able to do some simple training. Liu Yiner said.

      Un, don't worry. I will take good care of myself.

      Jing Yao, who was standing quietly at the side, suddenly spoke: During this period of time, I will teach you how to use spiritual energy to cultivate.

      Right. Yue Liusu nodded.

      Go back and pack up. We will leave this place in the afternoon and go to Fringe City. Jing Yao continued: I've already asked around, this place is not suitable for cultivation, we need to go to the Middle City, which is about five kilometers away from here, and that place is suitable for cultivation.

      Alright. Yue Liusu and the others did not have any objections, and this was what she had been hoping for. They were currently in Orange City, and there was still a long way to go.

      In the afternoon, everyone checked out of their rooms and headed towards the Central City.

      They had brought all of the daily necessities they had brought from the Profound Sky Continent with them when they left Orange Town. If they did not arrive at the middle city in time, they could rest outside for the night. Originally, Yue Liusu could freely camp outside, but now that she had a child, she had to ensure her own safety.

      They definitely wouldn't be able to reach the 10-mile journey in an afternoon. Even if they happened to arrive at the city gates, they would close it long ago.

      They stood on top of a hill and looked into the distance. They could see the shadow of a small town in the distance. It was the Central City.

      We're at the front. It's getting late, the journey is dangerous. Let's find a safe place to rest tonight. Jing Yao said. Before he left Orange Town, he had already bought a map of the entire city.

      Liu Yiner looked at the map in Jing Yao's hands and said: "We are still two kilometers away from the Middle City. If we rush there, even the city gates will be closed.

      Jing Yao kept the map in his hands and looked around, just in time to see a dense forest on his left side, with a rushing waterfall hanging halfway up the mountain, Let's stop there tonight. He pointed to the location.

      Yue Liusu and the rest looked towards the direction that Jing Yao was pointing and answered: Mhm.

      Let's go, silly Qiao. Take care of Liusu. Jing Yao instructed, and pulled Liu Yiner along to the front.

      Let's go, girl. Jing Qiao quietly followed beside Yue Liusu, afraid that she would bump into him.

      I'm not that expensive. said with a smile. She was comforted by Jing Qiao's subconscious movements, but she was not that precious.

      I know, but isn't this afraid that you might be in danger? You may not know, in Chengcheng or other places, if you are not careful, you might fall into a hunter's trap. When the time comes, who can guarantee you what will happen, it would be best to be careful. At this time, Jing Qiao spoke clearly and clearly, and really had the feeling of being the boss.

      Alright, then whatever you say will be the truth. Yue Liusu was rare and proper.

      Her spiritual energy s were truly too low, and were well-balanced right now. It was just as Jing Qiao had said, she would probably not be able to handle even the tiniest amount of problems.

      Girl, actually, don't believe me when I say it. Your current situation is the when the spiritual energy is at its weakest, even though your cultivation is twice the result with half the effort, the spiritual energy you use is not even a tenth of what it was before. So you need to be careful. Along the way, Jing Qiao kept reminding Yue Liusu about these things.

      Right. In her heart, she valued him greatly. She did not want to lose her and Shen Jueming's child, so she could not be careless.

      When they reached a place to stay, they would not let Yue Liusu do anything. They would just take care of her and treat her like an idler.

      Eh? Yue Liusu sat beside the bonfire, she had already sighed for an unknown amount of time, but seeing her friends busily eating, she had a very anxious feeling, sitting there waiting for food like a cripple really made things difficult for her.

      Well, she wasn't used to changing her image. At least, she had become a mother by now.

      Xiao Chen brought the cute little girl to find some wild fruits for Yue Liusu to eat, and returned not long after. Xiao Chen's pockets were filled with wild fruits.

      Sister, come eat this! Xiao Chen placed the fruits on the ground next to Yue Liusu, casually picked up two fruits and gave them to Yue Liusu, and just as he was about to receive them, Xiao Chen suddenly retracted his hands.

      Wait! I'll go wash! " After saying that, he picked up a few fruits and ran off with little cutie in his arms.

      Yue Liusu's hand stopped in midair, and in the end, she helplessly retracted it. When did she become so particular?

      After a while, Xiao Chen ran back again, and this time he was even bringing a bowl back to Yue Liusu, Sister, eat! These fruits were all made from spirit energy. Xiao Chen picked these fruits from the forest with Cutie, as they were especially good for his elder sister and baby. Sister, eat more!

      Seeing Xiao Chen's concern for him, Yue Liusu actually didn't know what to do. It seemed like this kind of special treatment was a little too special.

      Thank you. Yue Liusu thanked him, and casually picked up a green fruit to bite on, it was crispy.

      Seeing that Yue Liusu had eaten it, Xiao Chen grinned.

      The night was safe and early in the morning they set out again.

      Do we have enough money? Jing Qiao quietly walked beside Jing Yao and asked. After all, their current expenses were huge, and they needed a lot of money to support them.

      For now. Jing Yao gave her an awkward answer. Even if there was none, he would think of a way.

      Right. Jing Qiao replied as he turned around and returned to Yue Liusu's side, accompanying her. Yue Liusu unconsciously stroked his lower abdomen with one hand, as if he could feel the little fellow making a ruckus in his stomach at any moment.

      Lifting her head, she could only see that there were countless floating cities in the air. The top part, she could no longer see clearly.

      She knew that Shen Jueming was waiting for her at the top.

      Girl? Jing Qiao saw Yue Liusu walking in a daze, and called her in reminder.

      Huh? Yue Liusu regained his senses and looked at Jing Qiao.

      What are you looking at? Jing Qiao looked over where Yue Liusu had just been looking, and only saw the cities floating in the air.

      It's nothing, I'm just looking around. She laughed.

      Let me tell you, while it is impossible for us to go to other cities from here, there is a very convenient method. Every city has a formation so we can freely go to any city.

      Oh? She had never heard Jing Qiao mention this before, so she became interested.

      But there are conditions to go to other cities, for example, to go from Cheng Cheng to Huang City, you need to first reach the yellow spirit realm for spiritual energy, but if you want to go to the other cities and towns in Cheng Cheng, then you need money, unless your power in Cheng city covers the sky, you can go as you wish. Jing Qiao said.

      So it's like that … Yue Liusu finally understood and was still thinking about how to get to such a high city.

      Yes!

      Hurry up, we're about to arrive. In front, Liu Yiner was already shouting.

      Oh! It's here! " Jing Qiao replied loudly, as they quickened their pace.

      When they walked over from the town, it was only the distance between one town to the next. Because the city was large enough, after walking for a day, their destination was still the same city, so they didn't need to use a transportation formation.

      Waiting until they reached the city gate entrance, Jing Yao went up to pay all of their entrance fees.

      Look at all of you, you don't look like you're from Chengcheng, right?

      Jing Yao handed over the card and replied at a moderate pace: I'm a local, but usually I don't go out much. Since my parents have hope now, I came here to cultivate.

      Seeing Jing Yao's calm and experienced conversation, it seemed that he had done these things quite a bit during his time in the Upper Heaven Path.

      Alright, let's go in. The man gave the card to Jing Yao and let him in.

      Let's go. Liu Yiner pulled Yue Liusu and strode into the city gate. The people here naturally did not know her well and had nothing to hide.

      After entering the city gates, she entered the bustling streets, which were practically comparable to the Imperial City. With such a comparison, her vision was indeed limited, and this was merely a random city within the city, if it were in terms of Zi City, then what kind of bustling and lively scene would it be?

      She couldn't imagine it.

      Along the way, Jing Yao didn't stop at all and led them around the bustling streets, directly following the map that he memorized and continued to walk.

      If it was not wrong, the suitable place for Yue Liusu to cultivate should be in the south.

      No fighting is allowed here, so we can do whatever we want, but this peace is limited to every middle city in Chengcheng. After all, this is a very important military place.

      Jing Yao walked and walked along the road, and at this time, there were very few people on both sides of the street, many of them were people who had rushed to cultivate or had just finished their training.

      Right. Yue Liusu and the others agreed, because Jing Yao had always been learning about military affairs when he was at the Jing Family, so he was very familiar with these locations.

      Military? Is there going to be another war? Jing Qiao asked in a daze. He hated battles the most, and every time, he would stir up those weak towns and cities.

      I don't know. Jing Yao answered very calmly. It had been a few years since he had returned, and he didn't know how the political situation would turn out.

      Oh, better not to fight, or how many people are going to suffer. Jing Qiao muttered softly.

      Yue Liusu did not ask further, but from the looks of it, they were also in a dangerous place.

      Soon, they arrived at a place where they could cultivate.

      It's convenient to be here from the front. Liusu, you must remember not to be too violent during cultivation. Be careful of your body. Jing Yao instructed.

      Right.

      In front of them was a dense forest. Countless people were sitting under the trees, cultivating, with orange stars revolving around them.

      Yue Liusu squinted and saw numerous green firefly like stars twinkling in the air.

      Did you see that? The spiritual herb s are swaying in clusters over there. Jing Qiao pointed out a cluster of purplish blue spiritual herb at the bottom of a tree not far away from him.

      CHAPTER 403 - HEAVEN DEFYING SKILL!

      It was about half the height of a person and about the size of a finger. It stood tall and straight, floating in the wind.

      When the spiritual herb first sprouted, it was hollow. The spirit energy was emitted bit by bit, and then it grew. When the last bit of spirit energy was completely released, the spiritual herb then disappeared. Jing Qiao told Yue Liusu the exciting process of the spiritual herb's survival.

      As soon as Jing Qiao finished speaking, the spiritual herb in front of her turned into a green star, becoming the last bit of spirit energy left in the mortal world, and dissipated into the air.

      You saw it just now, because spiritual herb emit spiritual energy bit by bit according to their bodies, and it's not controlled by humans. Actually … Jing Qiao waved his hand, and whispered into Yue Liusu's ear: Girl, let me tell you something. Actually, the last moment when the spiritual herb dissipated, was the most abundant of Spiritual Qi, but many people did not make good use of this point.

      So, you must grab this opportunity, this will bring about the most unexpected effect. Although the spiritual herb here are not pure enough, to you, it is enough. Jing Qiao instantly pulled the distance between the two of them, Of course, this kind of spiritual herb does not have much effect on us.

      Mm, I understand. Yue Liusu replied. So this place still had this kind of trick.

      Go ahead. We'll guard you from the side. Remember, you have to be slow. You have to make the fetus accept it before you can continue. Otherwise, you might get bounced back. Liu Yiner warned repeatedly. Although her medical skills only scratched the surface, she still understood this common sense.

      Yue Liusu was different. This was the first time she had come into contact with a Upper Heaven Path spiritual herb, and her children were not ordinary people as well.

      Right. Yue Liusu nodded his head. His hands consciously placed them on his lower abdomen, he slowly walked over, and then sat cross-legged next to a cluster of spiritual herb. A complicated seal quickly flashed in his hands, and he finally closed his eyes.

      At this time, it was already noon. When everyone was eating, many of them already stood up and left, and in a short period of time, only Yue Liusu and the rest remained.

      Alright, eating pill here can let me feel full, but I still can't resist the appetite in my stomach.

      Jing Qiao squatted about five meters away from Yue Liusu, playing with the spiritual herb in his hand, and saw that Yue Liusu's body was surrounded by the orange light, but it seemed to be a little anxious.

      Eh? brother Yao, you come. Jing Qiao waved and called out to Jing Yao.

      What's wrong? Jing Yao walked up with large strides, and half-squatted beside Jing Yao. At this moment, Liu Yiner also walked over.

      Look at that girl … Jing Qiao said worriedly.

      Jing Yao looked at Yue Liusu who was in front of her, her calm eyes slightly narrowed, only seeing the orange light surrounding Yue Liusu grow stronger, and all of the surrounding spirit energy flying towards her body.

      This is … Jing Yao suddenly had a bad premonition.

      What's wrong? also felt that it was strange, other people who cultivate spiritual energy would usually absorb their spirit energy into their body, but when it came to Yue Liusu, it would be the opposite.

      I don't know. Let's wait and see. Once there's a problem, we'll stop her from cultivating. This was the safest way.

      Right.

      At this time, the spirit energy in the surrounding thousands of meters area flew towards Yue Liusu as if it had gone mad. It transformed into a wisp of green mist that floated in the air and then disappeared into Yue Liusu's dantian.

      Luckily, there was no one else here besides them. If anyone else saw this, wouldn't they be scared to death?

      However, this was not the most surprising thing. Instead, an even stranger thing had happened right in front of their eyes! The spiritual herb began to grow! When the lifespan of somewhat overgrown spiritual herb expired, they all transformed into green stars as they slowly flew towards Yue Liusu!

      Ah … Jing Qiao's mouth was so wide open that it could fit a fist. He was shocked speechless by the strange scene in front of him.

      Jing Yao suddenly slapped down hard on Jing Yao's head, Shh.

      Oh! Oh! Oh! Jing Qiao reacted, stood up, and quickly looked around the place. With Yue Liusu's current condition, it was best not to let anyone see it, the best would be for her to be captured, and the worst would be to be treated as an abnormal person. One must know, there was not a single person in the world who could cultivate as simple and crude as her!

      "brother Yao, no, but what should we do? Look at this girl! She definitely can't be interrupted right now, but … Jing Qiao was panicking in his heart, he never thought that Yue Liusu would actually be this powerful!

      It depends. Right now, there was no other way. All they could do was quietly stand by her side to prevent any unexpected situations from happening.

      Yes, this is the only way.

      At this time, Yue Liusu's consciousness was extremely clear, and she could even feel her own spiritual energy slowly rising. She could even clearly feel that the surrounding spirit energy was quickly drilling into her dantian before flowing into her five stomachs and six organs.

      Third Stage of the Orange Spirit Realm... Fourth Stage of the Orange Soul … Fifth step …

      The spiritual energy around her continued to grow. Waves after waves of the surrounding spiritual herb were withering, and the rate of its growth was unable to keep up with her rate of absorption! That scene was simply heaven defying! In just the time it takes to drink a cup of tea! Within a kilometer radius, spiritual herb began to wilt.

      However, this was not something she could control. She only knew that as soon as she started cultivating, the spiritual energy surrounding her was constantly flowing into her dantian.

      She could clearly feel that the spiritual energy that flowed into her internal organs only filtered once in her body before disappearing into her lower abdomen.

      She calmed her heart and felt it. To her surprise, she could still feel the weak heartbeat of the fetus in her lower abdomen …

      Too amazing! Let alone her little friend, even she was stunned by this sight.

      However, all the spiritual herb seemed to have resonated with Yue Liusu, and were using their maximum speed to release Spirit Qi, but the spiritual herb that had matured faster than them turned into stars and disappeared into the air.

      This was a sign that there was not enough spirit energy. If this continued, wouldn't Yue Liusu be able to absorb all the spirit energy in the middle city?

      At this moment, Yue Liusu's spiritual energy was still breaking through the sixth stage of the spiritual energy … Seventh Order …

      The orange coloured light surrounding Yue Liusu's body suddenly bloomed!

      His little friends were suddenly pierced by the light rays until they couldn't even open their eyes. When the surroundings returned to normal, they looked at Yue Liusu again.

      Huang Ling...

      Hehe …

      They remembered that Yue Liusu was still an Orange Spirit Stage Level 1 previously, right? She actually broke through to the Yellow Spirit Realm in such a short period of time?

      Wasn't this kind of training method too astonishing? Do we still need to live? If this continued, they probably wouldn't be able to keep up with the other party's cultivation speed.

      Aside from a few big trees, this place was probably completely barren. It had to be known that not long ago, there were many spiritual herb here and they had to constantly dig with their hands to get to it, but now …

      Hehe …

      They no longer had any words to describe their feelings at this moment.

      Since he no longer had any spiritual energy to absorb, Yue Liusu naturally woke up from his cultivation state.

      When she opened her eyes, she was stunned!

      Ah? This … Yue Liusu sat on the ground, her beautiful and petite face in a state of shock. She only felt that her cultivation was very exciting. How long had it been? Blunt to the hillside?

      Surprise.

      Seeing that Yue Liusu had woken up from his cultivation state, Jing Qiao and the others immediately rushed up to him, picked him up, and started to walk in the opposite direction with big strides.

      What? What? Yue Liusu's expression was helpless, these people had caused her to be confused.

      Girl, you still don't know? You've caused a disaster. Let's go now, we can't stay here. Otherwise, we'll be caught." Jing Qiao's tone was flustered, he really did not know that Yue Liusu's cultivation was actually this exaggerated.

      What's wrong? Yue Liusu was very confused.

      Do you see around you? A quarter-hour ago, it was full of spiritual herb, but now look at it, all the spiritual herb within a kilometer radius have disappeared … Jing Qiao felt a chill behind his back when he said this.

      It had to be known, although the spiritual herb was owned by everyone, they did not allow anyone to get into it. It was such a good spiritual herb field, if they said it was gone, then it would be gone.

      He and Jing Yao could not contact the officials, they were probably still in the Upper Heaven Path's bounty area. If they were to be caught, what would happen to their little friends? He couldn't possibly let Yue Liusu escape with them, right?

      Jing Qiao and Jing Yao carried Yue Liusu and ran away, leaving the scene.

      Eh …

      They circled around once, and finally safely returned to the noisy city streets. Feeling safe, they put Yue Liusu down.

      Girl, come sit. They found a random inn and asked for a room.

      Jing Qiao carried a water bottle and filled his stomach with water. Everything that had happened today had finally opened his eyes, he had truly seen what it meant to be someone beyond the heavens.

      Yue Liusu held the spiritual tea cup and drank a gulp. A sweet taste entered his throat and he placed the cup down, then asked slowly: Am I really scary today?

      It's more than just scary! Jing Qiao placed the teapot on the yellow flower table and described it excitedly, That aura is simply like the wind sweeping away the clouds, not even a single drop of spiritual herb is left. If you continue to cultivate like this, something will happen sooner or later.

      Foolish Joe. Hearing that, Jing Yao frowned: Watch your words.

      Eh, my apologies, I was too exaggerated. Say, say … Jing Qiao shut his mouth in frustration.

      It's fine, this is an exception. Maybe it won't be like this next time? Liu Yiner came out in time to smooth things over.

      I don't know what the situation was like at that time, but I only know that … Yue Liusu raised her right hand, and a bright yellow star appeared in the middle of her palm, I've succeeded in levelling up, what others can't do in a hundred years, I've done in the time it takes for a cup of tea.

      This was not a good thing for her.

      CHAPTER 404 - TIME FLIES AND IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE FIVE YEARS HAD PASSED

      She had a very clear idea from the very beginning. All of this that happened to her was because of this child in her womb … As she cultivated, she could clearly feel the child's weak heartbeat.

      We must find a place to settle down now, until the child is born. This was the result of Jing Yao's consideration. He could not bring Yue Liusu to continue taking risks, and today was a very good example.

      Her cultivation speed was too fast, at this rate, she would definitely attract the attention of the officials. At that time, she would probably be wanted by the officials, and it would be hard for them to take even a single step within the Upper Heaven Path.

      Forget about all these, just Yue Liusu alone, she would not easily leave the Upper Heaven Path.

      Right now they were in the Upper Heaven Path, so they had to be careful in everything they did.

      I agree. Jing Qiao replied, Girl, with your current condition, it's not suitable for you to continue cultivating.

      Yue Liusu heaved a deep sigh. Actually, she was also thinking about this problem right now, because she couldn't put her comrades in danger because of her.

      But just at that moment, Yue Liusu's lower abdomen suddenly started to ache, she frowned, and used both hands to cover her lower abdomen, Pain … Yin Er, I …"

      What's wrong? Liusu, what happened to you? Liu Yiner immediately became alert, she did not want anything to happen to her at this critical juncture!

      Jing Qiao reacted quickly and quickly carried Yue Liusu and gently placed him on the imperial concubine chair.

      The moment Liu Yiner touched Yue Liusu's pulse, he almost blurted out without hesitation, Silly Qiao, go, fry the Body Nourishing Medicinal Solution, quick!

      She quickly took out the reincarnated pill s from the spatial ring. However, this could only stabilize for a short period of time. At this time, Yue Liusu had already had the opportunity to faint.

      Liusu, you have to stay awake. Your child is still here, you can't fall asleep! Otherwise, everything is really over. Liu Yiner called out to Yue Liusu, who had already brought in a pot of hot water.

      Liu Yiner dried the towel he placed on Yue Liusu's ice-cold forehead. Every time it turned cold, every time it changed.

      A voice from beside her had always been calling her to be rational, but she was still able to endure the heart-wrenching pain coming from her lower abdomen. Now that her brain had opened up again, as long as the child was born safely, it didn't matter to her anymore! She could wait!

      At this moment, on the street outside, rows of mounted soldiers were rapidly passing by. Every time they passed by, they would search for something, and the situation was unexpectedly still going on.

      Very quickly, Jing Yao brought the Body Nourishment Medicinal Substance over, but his face was filled with urgency, Not good, not good, the officials already found out that the spiritual herb disappeared, and thought that someone was trying to harvest it. They are sending people to look around the entire city.

      Give me the birth control medicine first, we'll talk about this later. She did not want Yue Liusu to worry about this anymore.

      Oh.

      Don't worry, they won't be able to find any evidence for this. However, if we were to secretly go to Huang City, in order to prevent this from happening again, we can hide here. First, find a place for Liusu to give birth. This was Jing Yao's final suggestion.

      Jing Qiao walked over and asked worriedly, But brother Yao, we don't have that much money on hand to buy the land deed. That was what worried them the most, all right?

      I have some money with me that should be enough to buy the land, or I might be able to buy an abandoned house. We can also live here after some modification. There was no other way, this was their last method. Looking at it now, Yue Liusu indeed could not continue to toil hard, and even more so could not take risks. He could not afford to gamble with himself, could not afford to gamble with Yue Liusu.

      Alright, I understand. When I see that the girl has nothing to do, I'll go to the city and inquire about it. Jing Qiao said, he could only listen to Jing Yao.

      Hmm, it would be best if it is more remote. It's not a problem. Jing Yao had his own plans.

      He must ensure the safety of his small partners.

      Alright, I understand.

      At this time, after Liu Yiner's treatment, Yue Liusu's condition was obviously much better.

      Liusu, your child is fine, but from now on, you better not do anything. Otherwise, I can't promise you anything. Liu Yiner said in a serious tone, "I believe you already know that your child is already three months old. Before this, you were already severely injured and something happened while you were on your way to Upper Heaven Path.

      If you still want children, listen to me.

      Yue Liusu nodded, her complexion had already regained its color, thinking back to what happened just now, she was truly afraid, if she could not even protect her child, then …

      Don't worry, brother Yao and idiot Qiao will take care of everything. With your unstable condition, it's not appropriate for us to continue moving forward. If you don't believe us, you can look for a place to temporarily stay. Liu Yiner raised her eyebrows. Since when did she understand Jing Yao's personality so well?

      Indeed, not long later, Jing Yao came to announce something. The result was exactly as Liu Yiner expected.

      See, I'll tell you. Liu Yiner spread out his hands, showing an extremely helpless and confident expression.

      Yue Liusu covered his mouth and chuckled, but did not answer.

      Eh … Jing Yao was extremely speechless, and did not know what to say in the end.

      From the afternoon, Jing Qiao went out to find a place for them to stay, and only then did he return at night, looking worn out from his journey.

      I found it, I found it, at the north side of the city, there is a house that has not been lived in for a long time, I have already obtained the land deed, tomorrow I will go with the brother Yao to repair it and prepare to move there, we will temporarily settle down in the city, although this place is not far from the teleportation array, my girl, your body is too weak, you will definitely not be able to last long enough for the teleportation array.

      Jing Qiao finished speaking in one breath. Actually this was also good, they could ask them more about the current situation in the Zi City.

      Yes, tomorrow I will go and have a look with silly Qiao. We will fix it and you guys will stay here for the next few days. Do not go out. Jing Yao instructed.

      Mm. In these few days, in order to make it easier to take care of Liusu, I'll just live with her. After all, we bought the land deed, so we should be short on money. Liu Yiner said in a considerate manner.

      Yes, sister-in-law is virtuous and virtuous. Jing Qiao quickly answered as his eyes instantly rolled over, as though his eyes were saying, You want to say that?

      Cough cough, you should all rest first. After tormenting yourselves for an entire day, I'll go to sleep first.

      Jing Qiao had endured until now, and his mind was about to collapse. He turned and headed towards the neighboring room.

      Rest early. We'll go first tomorrow morning. We'll probably be back in the evening. There's no need to find us, nor should we go out. Before he left, Jing Yao reminded them again worriedly. Now that the city was filled with troops, he did not want to see anything bad happen to them.

      I understand. I will take good care of Liusu. Don't worry. As Liu Yiner spoke, he stood up and slowly pushed Jing Yao out of the room, You should quickly go and rest, we're also going to rest now.

      Then …

      Before Jing Yao even finished speaking, there was the sound of a door closing. He silently looked at the tightly shut door and was stunned for a second, his thin lips curling up into a helpless smile. That smile, seemed to be able to cure the entire sickly world.

      It's a pity that I didn't see it. What a pity …

      For a few days, Yue Liusu and Liu Yiner stayed obediently in the room, waiting until the day Jing Yao came and announced that they could move away.

      Jing Yao and the others left the best rooms to Yue Liusu. The two brothers' repairs were very perfect, to the point that it was almost impossible to tell that it was an abandoned place.

      This place was the only place for her child to live before he was safe. She opened the fence and walked in step by step.

      However, Yue Liusu never expected that her stay would take five years …

      The courtyard was very neat and tidy, the sunlight was perfect, and around the side of the courtyard, there were small demonic beast birds crying. Yue Liusu was sitting on a rocking chair, enjoying a moment of peace.

      Hahahaha … A series of amused laughter came from afar, and after Yue Liusu opened his eyes, he closed them again. He did not need to think to know who was back.

      Big brother Xiao Chen, do you think mother will be happy to see us picking so many fruits? The sound was getting closer and closer, to the point that it was right beside Yue Liusu's ears. Alright, she felt that it wasn't long after she had heard everything, Xiao Chen had returned with Si Jue.

      Yue Liusu opened his eyes and sat up, he immediately saw the ball-like Yue Sijue, whose pockets were filled with wild fruits.

      Yue Liusu laughed helplessly and waved at Yue Sijue, Si Jue, come here.

      Mother! Seeing Yue Liusu's beckoning, Yue Sijue quickly ran towards her.

      Mother, look, today, Si Jue and Big Brother Xiao Chen went out to pick some fruits. This time, Si Jue did not throw the little cutie away! It could be seen that she had a silhouette that was extremely similar to Shen Jueming's and the color of his eyes was a light purple. The moment Shen Jueming had left, she had deeply engraved the color of his eyes in her heart.

      Yue Liusu's pink lips lifted into a gentle smile, as she rubbed Yue Sijue's little head and said: Mn, mother knows, quickly put away these wild fruits, then go and play with Big Brother Xiao Chen. Later, mother will call you over.

      Alright! Yue Sijue was very obedient, she called out to Xiao Chen and quickly ran away.

      Xiao Chen now felt that his master was not Yue Liusu, but Yue Sijue.

      Yue Liusu watched Yue Sijue's small back as he ran towards the courtyard. His heart was satisfied, in a blink of an eye, even his son had grown up …

      As for why she had not left this place, it was because four years ago, she heard the news that Shen Jueming was about to leave for the and head towards the Tianhai s. This trip would take at least five years before she could return.

      What are you thinking about? Just then, Liu Yiner walked in with the basket open.

      CHAPTER 405 - SOMETHING HAPPENED TO SHEN JUEMING.

      Nothing. Yue Liusu's gaze became serious, How many years have we lived here? she asked suddenly, resuming her leisurely reclining position on the rocking chair, her hands on the pillow, looking up at the bright sky.

      Five years. Liu Yiner sighed, in the courtyard beside, she dug out the flowing water in the pond, she walked over and washed all the wild food that she had gathered little by little.

      It's been five years … Yue Liusu sighed emotionally, It's time for us to continue our journey.

      She felt as though five years had passed in the blink of an eye.

      had already left her for more than five years.

      Hmm? What did you say? Liu Yiner did not hear it clearly, and turned to ask again.

      Nothing. Yue Liusu shook his head, he stood up from the rocking chair and went back to his room.

      She had been cultivating for a long time, and had very little time to go out. This time when she came out, she only wanted to find out more about Shen Jueming.

      It had been more than four years now, and he should have returned from the Tianhai, right?

      The place she was heading to this time had a goal. If she wanted to find out the latest news, she would need to go to the underground market. Wherever she went, she would need to find out the latest news on Shen Jueming.

      Girl!

      Jing Qiao's voice came from afar in the street. Yue Liusu suddenly stopped and turned his head, and saw Jing Qiao shuttling through the crowd and running towards her with quick steps.

      Didn't you go hunting with brother Yao? Why are you here? Yue Liusu asked.

      It's already afternoon, of course I bought it at the market. I was just about to go back after selling it, and I saw you walking this way. "Su Yun said. Jing Qiao was already out of breath, it was really hard for him to keep up with Yue Liusu's footsteps.

      Fortunately, they were on the street. If they were in another place, he might have been able to make it in time.

      In the past few years, Yue Liusu's strength had increased very quickly. Although they were still in the Cheng Cheng Cheng city and the spiritual herb's spirit energy was not pure enough, but they did not know if Yue Liusu had taken some kind of hormone or not and started cultivating. Now, his strength had reached Green Spirit Level 5, the same strength as Jing Yao.

      What about him? The pitiful Green Spirit Third Order.

      Alright, he had been a father and mother for the past few years. It wasn't easy, he still had to busy himself with food when he had free time.

      Look, brother Yao is here. From afar, Jing Qiao finally saw Jing Yao slowly and unhurriedly walking towards them.

      Oh right, girl, where are you going? You don't usually go out with me? And he left in such a hurry, what's going on today?" Jing Qiao asked.

      I'm going to the underground market to listen to the show. Yue Liusu replied blandly. That place was the only place she could learn about Shen Jueming's latest developments. Almost every once in a while, she would come and wear it.

      Oh … You're going again, but aren't you feeling uncomfortable like this? Seeing Yue Liusu like this, his heart actually ached, but he had no idea what could be done. Si Jue had grown up now, as long as Yue Liusu wanted, they could sell everything here anytime.

      Hm, I'm fine. Yue Liusu laughed, You go back with brother Yao, I'll be back in the evening.

      At this time, Jing Yao had already arrived in front of her.

      What is it? You want to go again? Jing Yao asked calmly.

      Right. Yue Liusu gently nodded his head.

      You guys go back first, I'll be back soon. After she finished speaking, she turned and left in large strides. The reason she went this time was to listen to Shen Jueming's current situation for many years, ever since she found out about the existence of this place, to be able to hear about Shen Jueming's current environment was truly something to be happy about.

      Eh … Jing Qiao tried to shout, but Yue Liusu still left without looking back.

      brother Yao, look …

      Let her go. Let's go back first. Jing Yao silently watched Yue Liusu's figure disappear into the crowd before he turned around to leave. Helpless, Jing Qiao hesitated for a long time before finally deciding to follow Jing Yao's footsteps.

      Not long later, Yue Liusu arrived at the underground market. Although it was a place where items were being traded, there was a theatre that specially talked about the God Lord.

      Yo! Miss, you've come. I'll leave the room for you. You've come quite early today, mister has just started. The moment Yue Liusu walked in, a waiter who was familiar with her immediately greeted her. A white towel was placed on her frail shoulder as he politely spoke to her.

      Okay, thank you. The corner of Yue Liusu's mouth raised slightly, and with a casual smile, he walked towards the great hall with large strides. At this time, the great hall was already filled with people who were listening to the show.

      She went upstairs and walked around to the left side before arriving at the front room. At this moment, a maid was standing in front of the door and welcomed her in.

      Thank you, as usual. Yue Liusu laughed.

      Miss, please wait a moment. After speaking, the female attendant departed.

      Yue Liusu walked towards the window. Although there was a layer of muslin on the window, it did not affect her line of sight.

      Outside, Mr. Shen Jueming was seated on stage and talking about Shen Jueming's deeds over the years.

      When Yue Liusu heard the three words Shen Jueming, his body and mind clearly trembled. When would the person he missed at the bottom of his heart truly stand by his side?

      Miss, here's your pastries and tea. This servant will wait outside for you. If you need anything, just call for me. The maidservant wore a pink dress, and the hairpin on her bun rang.

      Thank you. Yue Liusu turned his head to thank him.

      No need, this is what I, Yu Fang, should do. The maid replied.

      After the maid left, the room fell silent once more.

      Yue Liusu sat on the chair, poured himself a cup of hot tea and sipped it on the teapot. Shen Jueming's play rang beside his ears, and he felt as if he had never left her side, as if he had always been there for her.

      The great hall was filled with people, all of them headed towards Shen Jueming.

      After Yue Liusu consumed a piece of pastry, the lecture on stage had already started to reach the crux of the matter!

      Attention all! I have something important to say today. " The teacher who was lecturing suddenly had a serious expression on his face and everyone's heart was in their throats.

      That is … The teacher who was giving the book sat down on a chair, folded his fan and placed it on his palm as he lightly tapped it. With a troubled expression, he said, It was said that God Master Lord had already returned to his Zi City a while ago. The condition of the Heavenly Pillar has stabilized.

      But... It is said that the Divine Master is severely injured and is currently recuperating from his injuries in the Zi City.

      Scare! At this moment, everyone seated in the lobby had stood up in unison! What!? It was as if they had heard the sound of an explosion! He could hear the explosive news in his ears! It had to be known, the God Lord's existence was their god. If the God Lord fell down! That...

      They did not dare to imagine the outcome of Upper Heaven Path at all …

      Yue Liusu's eyes suddenly froze, Shen Jueming is injured... A thunderous roar resounded in her ears as she abruptly stood up! He stretched out his hand to lift up the curtain covering the window, and with a tap of his feet, he flew up to the stage from the window!

      At this moment! No one noticed that Yue Liusu's frail body had impressively appeared on stage. She fiercely grabbed onto Mr. Scholar's lapel and said fiercely: What did you say! Say what you just said again!

      At this time, the lecturer raised both his hands, and the fan in his hands fell to the ground, I, I, I … This lady has something to say …

      Yue Liusu didn't feel his rudeness at all at this moment, Say it again what you said before! That paragraph about Shen Jueming! At this moment, Yue Yang was almost in a berserk state, and her entire person was about to go insane. She had never thought that she would be so anxious when she heard the news of Shen Jueming's injury.

      When everyone in the hall saw Yue Liusu forcing the lecturer, they were all stunned. They did not expect someone to threaten the lecturer like this.

      One must know that the position of a lecturer in Chengcheng was comparable to that of a dignified official.

      They did not dare to provoke people from the government.

      Hiss … When everyone saw Yue Liusu's actions, they sucked in a cold breath. No one dared to go up and try to persuade him otherwise.

      Speak, what did you say? Lady. The lecturer was completely shocked by Yue Liusu's impulsive action. It must be known that he was only a lecturer and did not have much killing power.

      About Shen Jueming! You said he was hurt! How serious it is, you tell me!" Yue Liusu almost couldn't control himself from going berserk. He was so high and mighty, why would he be injured?

      Don't, don't. Miss, please let me go first. If you have something to say, please say it. If you are going to act like this, how can I say it? Mr. Book Lecture Room was almost scared to the point of peeing his pants by Yue Liusu.

      Yue Liusu suddenly let go of her hand, and with a wave of her

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