"Thatâs good." Sure enough, Xu Changâan breathed a sigh of relief.
Indeed, itâs 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 Changâan was taken aback.
Li Zhibai didnât explain, just glanced at Yun Qian.
This girl is incredibly famous on Muyu Peak now. So many people saw her that day, yet none werenât amazed. But the curious thing is...everyone sees a different âpresenceâ in Yun Qian, which isnât 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 Changâan.
Since Yun Qian already possesses a special ability, itâs no surprise if a second one appears now.
As for why itâs Yun Qian...
After all...
"Changâan, you two must have thought about having children, right?" Li Zhibai abruptly asked.
"Huh?" Xu Changâan, who was pondering Miss Yunâs ability to see through barriers, was stunned by Li Zhibaiâs sudden change of subject.
Children?
What children?
"Why are you spacing out?" Li Zhibai frowned slightly. This is a very important topic, but itâs something he can only ask Changâan. Otherwise, should he ask Yun Qian instead?
Actually, itâs not that he couldnât ask Yun Qian, but Li Zhibai instinctively felt that if he did, this outspoken young lady would end up saying something to embarrass Changâan.
"Sir, what are you asking?" Xu Changâan blinked.
Li Zhibai was silent for a moment before repeating, "Have you ever tried to have children before?"
She glanced at Yun Qianâs flat belly.
"..." Then it was Xu Changâanâs 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 âmotherâ or âmentor,â her concern about his and Miss Yunâs next generation would be entirely reasonable.
"Sir, itâs not the right time for children now." Xu Changâan said, "Miss is still young, and when she gets her Gui Water, cultivation enhancement canât stop, so it can only be postponed."
"Thatâs not what Iâm asking." Li Zhibai bit her lip.
She suddenly missed Zhu Pingniang.
If it were Tong Jun, that girl would dare to say anything out loudâeven though sheâd be so embarrassed at night that she couldnât sleep, sheâd still dare to ask.
Li Zhibai was conflicted.
Xu Changâan was confused.
On the other hand, Yun Qian tilted her head suddenly, realizing something. She let go of Xu Changâanâs hand and pressed one hand on her belly: "Iâve 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, thereâs no daughter now, but there definitely will be in the future.
"...Indeed." Li Zhibai felt relieved and shot Xu Changâan 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 Zhibaiâs meaning was simple: Yun Qian couldnât conceive after intimacy, but given Changâanâs constitution, itâs 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 Changâan remained puzzled. He glanced at the contemplative Li Zhibai, then at the indifferent Yun Qian, suddenly feeling excluded, as if he didnât belong.
Itâs not right.
Itâs odd that the teacher could chat with Yun Qian about something he couldnât fathom at all.
What has the world come to?
Wasnât this about the potential abilities Miss might possess?
"Miss, what are you and the teacher discussing?" Xu Changâan asked quietly.
"Werenât 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 Changâan 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 wasnât sure how to proceed, because if it was due to him, he couldnât even decipher his own secretsâhow could he understand where Yun Qianâs abilities come from?
Fortunately, with the teacherâs support, he could relax.
"Changâan, you donât have to worry about Ms. Yun having abilities drawing attention." Li Zhibai totally understands Xu Changâan. She said, "She stays by your side; everyone only looks at you, no one pays attention to Ms. Yun."
Like Liu Qingluo, without Xu Changâan, the Immortal Talent known only in legends, Tong Jun would have been revolving around her twelve hours a day, let alone chatting with Changâan here.
Yun Qian is the same.
"Thatâs true." Xu Changâan nodded, it made sense.
"By the way, Ms. Yun, donât mention what I said to Changâan in front of Qing Jun...nevermind." Li Zhibai glanced at Yun Qianâs 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 Changâan talked about.
Just to be sure, she asked.
"Ms. Yun, do you remember what I and Changâan just talked about?"
"What was said?" Yun Qian looked down at Xu Changâanâs waist.
Shi Qingjun or Ah Qing?
Jade Pendant?
Her sight skimmed past the Jade Pendant, resting on the Sachet at Xu Changâanâs waist.
Both are accessories, but she prefers the Sachet.
"Sachet?" Yun Qian raised her head, slightly unsure.
"Thatâs fine then." Li Zhibai waved her hand, "Letâs go back."
The astute Miss Li.
Xu Changâan: "..."
Previously, the teacher repeatedly reminded him not to slip up, yet when it came to Miss Yun, the teacher didnât say a word.
Favoritism.
This is certainly favoritism.
Xu Changâan 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 Changâan, saying nothing.
Still uneasy.
Li Zhibai sighed subtly, feeling a bit guilty.
Itâs her fault as a teacher.
If she had told Changâan her identity sooner, even if it didnât make him reckless, he wouldnât be living so cautiously...
In general, how could someone with good talent be so worried? Isnât it a cause for joy?
Yet, Xu Changâanâs first reaction is concern over Yun Qian potentially encountering trouble or drawing attention due to newfound talent...
Li Zhibai doesnât see the benefit in being overly cautious, only feeling heartache.
Indeed, finding a way for Changâan to âbreak the windowâ is correct, even if he becomes a bit arrogant, it doesnât matter.
Itâs not a mentorâs perspective, but one of indulgence, but itâs fine.
Li Zhibai didnât like complacent people in the past, yet now...she doesnât even know why she feels that even if Changâan accomplishes nothing, it doesnât matter as long as heâs happy.
For everything, with me there, you need not worry.
Thinking this way, truly a downfall.
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Actually, Li Zhibai overthought it. Xu Changâan isnât so incapable that Yun Qian displaying talent would leave him utterly distressed.
Even though he is indeed uneasy.
But his unease isnât about Yun Qianâs 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 âbranchâ?
Walking hand in hand with Yun Qian behind Li Zhibai, Xu Changâan suddenly asked: "Miss, do you have a system?"
Yun Qian: "...?"