Warmth.
That was Tang Yan's first true memory outside the womb—cradled in soft arms, wrapped in a gentle world.
The once-roaring heaven and earth now whispered softly,a lullaby of new life.
But soon,the first mini-crisis of his second life hit him square in the face.
At first, it was subtle—a faint irritation under his skin,a scratchiness in his chest,an unbearable discomfort rippling through his tiny body.
Tang Yan instinctively tried to circulate his Advanced Heavenly Energy Absorption Technique—the method that had served him faithfully even inside the womb.
But now?
Nothing.
The outside world's Heavenly Energy was thin—almost nonexistent compared to the sacred cocoon he was born from.
His breathing hitched,tiny limbs twitched,his face scrunched into an adorable, furious frown.
And then...
the voice he dreaded and loved rang out inside his mind.
[ SYSTEM ALERT: Host is experiencing a certified mini-crisis! Congratulations, it's a BOY problem! ]
Tang Yan mentally exploded.
System, not now!!
The System chuckled with evil glee:
[ Host, please stay calm. Flailing like a beached fish is not a dignified start to life. ]
Tang Yan, a literal newborn, tried very hard not to cry out in frustration.
Chaos Outside
Outside his mind,panic was setting in among the adults too.
Gu Yuena, Di Tian, Bi Ji, Tang Hao, Ah Yin—all crowded around the suddenly fidgety and pale Tang Yan.
Ah Yin's hands trembled as she rocked him gently.
"What's happening?!" she cried, heart breaking.
Di Tian frowned, scanning Tang Yan's condition with golden eyes.
Gu Yuena stepped forward—serene as ever.
After examining him with delicate spirit sense, she sighed lightly:
"He's trying to absorb Heavenly Energy... but outside the womb, it's too thin. His body doesn't know how to live without it."
Everyone stiffened.
Gu Yuena's silver eyes softened.
"Until his body matures, he must adapt.Di Tian, you will inject your soul power continuously to stabilize him.Ah Yin will nurse him and feed soul power gently through contact.Over time, his body will learn to breathe Soul Power instead of Heavenly Energy."
Di Tian bowed respectfully.
"Understood, Lady Gu Yuena."
Thus began the strange new "treatment" of baby Tang Yan.
Inside Tang Yan's Mind: Meme Apocalypse
Meanwhile, inside his tiny baby brain...
Tang Yan was losing it.
The System clapped like an annoying cheerleader:
[ Host! Welcome to Baby Crisis 101: Where you can't breathe, can't move, and worst of all... can't yell at me properly! ]
Tang Yan: System. Help. Now.
System, with a fake innocent voice:
[ Sure, Host! Just change your cultivation method, duh! You're not in a womb anymore, genius! ]
Tang Yan nearly choked on air.
How was I supposed to know that!?
The System purred evilly:
[ Because you're a 44-year-old virgin CEO turned fantasy baby! You should've figured out basic breathing, Host. ]
Tang Yan mentally screamed.
The Real Prank Begins
While Di Tian injected calm streams of soul power into Tang Yan's tiny body,and Ah Yin breastfed him lovingly,the System decided it was the perfect time for ultimate trolling.
System, loudly:
[ Wow, Host! Drinking milk straight from the source? Adult baby kink unlocked! ]
Tang Yan immediately wanted to die.
I'm a baby now!! This is normal!!
System, fake-gasping:
[ Host, are you saying you ENJOY IT? You naughty pervert! ]
Tang Yan tried reasoning.
T-This is survival, not enjoyment!!
System cut him off in a slutty, teasing voice:
[ Mmm~ Survival is just an excuse, little milk bandit! ]
Tang Yan flushed internally, wishing to dig a hole in his brain and bury himself.
And it didn't stop.
Every few minutes:
[ Slurp Slurp! Professional Milk Absorber Tang Yan! ]
[ Host! Congratulations! Breastfeeding Skill leveled up to LV2! ]
[ New Title Unlocked: Milk Devourer of the Star Dou Forest! ]
Tang Yan gave up resisting after the third hour.
He simply wept silently in his heart while the System continued its prank fiesta.
New Technique Creation
In between being mercilessly teased,Tang Yan realized something critical.
He couldn't properly harness the soul power being injected into him.
At best, he could barely circulate a tiny wisp before his infantile body released it uncontrollably.
Confused and frustrated,he almost gave up...
Until the System, finally done laughing, spoke seriously:
[ Host. Hint time: You cannot harness soul power yet.Try transforming Heavenly Energy into soul power...and exhaling excess through breathing. ]
Tang Yan blinked.
Transform... exhale... breathe it out?
Driven by instinct and desperation,he slowly focused inward.
On the sixth day,through clumsy concentration,he managed to open a crude, fragile link to the void.
A distant thread of familiar Heavenly Energy flowed toward him.
He absorbed it gently.
Transformed it into newborn soul power.
Then exhaled excess through tiny, unconscious breaths.
It was inefficient.It was weak.But it was survival.
The first small victory of Tang Yan's second life.
The Week of Chaotic Recovery
Throughout the week:
Tang Yan would be active for 2 hours → then crash into 8 hours of deep sleep.
Ah Yin never left his side, breastfeeding him, soothing him, pouring gentle soul power.
Tang Hao, though confused, guarded them both fiercely while caring for Tang San.
Di Tian and Gu Yuena kept careful watch, sometimes smiling softly at the stubborn, fussy baby.
And the System...
The System never let up.
[ Host! Breaking news! Star Dou's #1 Milk Connoisseur caught live in action! ]
[ System Camera Activated! Compiling Cringe Compilation 101 for future blackmail! ]
[ Host's new martial soul: Great Milk-Sucking Dragon!! Legendary Lineage!! ]
Despite the endless teasing,despite his deep embarrassment...
Tang Yan slowly adapted.
Laughing internally.
Learning.
Growing stronger—even if it was at a newborn's crawl.
🌑 To be continued...