As for these gifts, Xiao Zhan found it difficult to refuse and accepted them all.
Beside him, Nalan Su stared at his own father in disbelief.
"Father, how could you marry off my daughter without even telling me? Isn't that a bit inappropriate?"
Moreover, he recalled that not long ago, to celebrate an advancement to Dou Wang, the Yunlan Sect had offered to take one of the Nalan family children as a disciple to win favor. If the disciple met expectations, they could even become a personal disciple.
This position would naturally go to Nalan Yanran.
In other words, the betrothed could potentially become the future young sect mistress of the Yunlan Sect.
But after seeing the Xiao family's shocking display, Nalan Su suddenly felt: no problem! A child who could cultivate in the womb and already match a Great Dou Master—at this rate, he might become the youngest Dou Huang in the empire!
Realizing this, Nalan Su quickly shook hands with Xiao Zhan, starting some small talk.
Even though they had no prior connection, it didn't matter—now was the time to build a relationship.
Other members of the Nalan entourage caught on quickly, chatting with the Xiao family elders, showing goodwill.
Even some from the Cloud Pavilion Sect understood the Xiao family was about to rise, and they joined in the conversations too.
For a while, the Xiao family was filled with harmony and joy.
But the only one with a dark expression was Ge Ye, who had half his Dou Qi forcibly taken…
Even if Ge Ye reported what happened to his superiors, they wouldn't say anything.
He had no choice but to swallow this bitter pill!As the Nalan family and Yunlan Sect members departed...
The legend of the Xiao family genius who could cultivate in the womb spread far and wide.
For example:
One day two second-rank magical beasts invaded Wutan City's market area, wreaking havoc—Coincidentally, Xiao's mother was strolling nearby.
Without even lifting a finger, the beasts were already scared witless.
Another time, when she went window shopping, the Jia Lie family tried to cause her trouble.But those sent were instantly frightened unconscious—without even a chance to act!
Meanwhile, back at the Xiao family, things weren't peaceful either:
One night, Xiao Zhan was driven out of his own room by his wife.
She explained that the little one in her belly was cultivating too vigorously.It didn't hurt her, but even Xiao Zhan, a Great Dou Master, found it difficult to endure!
Originally, she had a weak constitution, and Xiao Zhan couldn't bear to see her suffer.But now, she had recovered her former beauty, yet still shared a bed with him...
This temptation was absolutely irresistible for any man.
So, Xiao Zhan was almost kicked out every night.
He had already made up his mind:
"No matter how monstrous this kid is, once he's born, I'll discipline him first!"
And so, in this playful and chaotic environment, Xiao's mother gradually reached the final stage of pregnancy, nearing childbirth.
As Xiao's mother approached the tenth month of pregnancy...
Meanwhile, in the mountain cliffs of the Dou Qi Continent, a Dou Huang powerhouse was moving through the terrain.
His name was Ling Ying, a special envoy from the Ancient Clan, secretly monitoring and protecting the Xiao family.
Now, he returned to the Ancient Realm through a special spatial rift.
Upon returning, Ling Ying immediately sought out one of the clan leader's elders:
"Take me to see the clan leader, I have important matters concerning the Xiao clan to report!"
"Concerning the Xiao clan? Understood!"
Hearing this, the elder immediately reported to the clan leader, Gu Yuan.
He instructed the elder to bring Ling Ying to him.
In a courtyard under a willow tree, Gu Yuan was flipping through a scroll when Ling Ying arrived and knelt respectfully.
"Important news from the Xiao clan? Have you found traces of the Ancient Jade?"
Originally, Ling Ying's assignment was to protect the Xiao family and to search for the Ancient Jade, as long as he remained discreet.
"No, clan leader, I haven't discovered it yet.But have you ever heard of a child who could cultivate while still in the mother's womb?"
"Cultivate... while still in the womb?"
Gu Yuan frowned slightly, then casually continued flipping through his scroll and said...
Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan frowned slightly, continuing to flip through his book, then said:
"Logically and under normal circumstances, this situation is impossible.
Even if a child has some cultivation in the womb, it would only be under conditions involving pills or an unusual bloodline."
He paused, then added thoughtfully:
"And if we exclude those, then the only possibility left is that a powerful soul has entered the fetus… a Dou Zun level soul at the very least."
"But why would an expert of such strength choose to reincarnate in a small clan like the Xiao family?"
To Gu Yuan, it didn't make sense for a powerful soul to pick a clan that couldn't even afford a first-grade alchemist, or one that had no Dou Ling members.
Even the Ancient Clan, aware of Xiao clan's past strength, wouldn't do such a thing.
Just then, Ling Ying stepped forward.
"Clan leader, please take a look at this recording stone."
He activated it. The recorded scene showed Xiao Chong absorbing Ge Ye's Dou Qi.
Gu Yuan's brows tightened as he watched.
"If the fetus simply had high talent, it wouldn't behave as if it were punishing Ge Ye."
"It's still just a fetus—how could it show that level of conscious intent?"
The child's behavior resembled someone retaliating with purpose.
"This isn't normal. This child... is truly an oddity."
As Gu Yuan observed the recording stone, a sense of unease grew.
"If the child in Xiao's mother's womb only had strong cultivation, it wouldn't act as if it were deliberately punishing Ge Ye."
"It's just a fetus… yet those were intentional, intelligent actions."
He concluded:
"This behavior—it's far too human to come from a being not yet born. This child… is truly an oddity."
Turning to Ling Ying, he asked:
"You said the child is about to be born, correct? Then I'll dispatch a Dou Saint from our clan to accompany you… we need to monitor this child closely."
Ling Ying, startled:
"A… A Dou Saint?!"