When Hongyu and Li Qingyun's child was born, those who still harbored hopes for Hongyu could only retreat.
Didn't Li Qingyun remain unyielding, always rejecting Hongyu?
How did they suddenly have a child?
It was truly heartbreaking. If her husband were anyone else, Hongyu's suitors would have surely attempted to become a "Cao Cao" (a term implying a forceful, opportunistic husband-stealer).
It was just that Li Qingyun was the Azure Emperor's only disciple.
With this move, Hongyu had not only attached herself to Li Qingyun but also to the Azure Emperor.
If anyone dared to do anything untoward to her, not only would they themselves suffer, but their entire sect might cease to exist.
Upon arriving at Residual Fragrance Valley, Li Qingyun was immediately greeted with smiling faces by the elders of Residual Fragrance Valley.
"Haha, Nephew Qingyun, we have been waiting for you for a long time!"
"Come, come, let's not discuss other matters first, go and see Hongyu!"
"Oh, right, your child is very healthy. Hongyu named her Mengyun, what do you think?"
Li Qingyun felt uncomfortable all over, as if he had arrived at his mother-in-law's house.
"These are my parents, they..."
"Haha, in-laws! Come and meet our sect leader first, we won't disturb you young couple!"
...
Despite having a child, Fairy Hongyu's beauty remained unchanged, and she even appeared to possess more charm than before.
She was knitting a sweater in the courtyard, for the child.
Although this task was incongruous with her status as a Void Refinement realm expert, she felt a greater sense of accomplishment from personally making clothes for her child.
It was as if... she had suddenly become more virtuous.
Li Qingyun walked in slowly, and the moment he saw Hongyu, a wave of guilt washed over him.
He gently embraced Hongyu from behind as she was knitting.
"Hongyu, I'm back, I'm sorry..."
Hongyu's body trembled slightly, and she felt as if struck by lightning. She slowly turned around, and the moment she saw Li Qingyun, tears welled up in her eyes, and she threw herself into his arms.
"I..."
"Don't speak!"
Hongyu pushed Li Qingyun to the ground and sealed his lips with hers.
Li Qingyun's eyes widened. This wouldn't do, they weren't in a house!
Then, the sound of torn clothes echoed, and the entire courtyard became vibrant with spring.
By the wall, the Azure Emperor grinned, his head slowly peeking out.
"Hehehe, let me see..."
But his hair was grabbed by a hand, and he was directly dragged away!
Xia Yunxi's veins bulged with anger: "You impudent old fool, know your limits!"
"Damn it, Xia Yunxi! Weren't you looking after the child?"
"Looking after the child, my foot!"
"But your Hongyu is really bold..."
"Shut up!"
...
A day later, their hairstyles and clothes were somewhat disheveled.
They looked at each other, Hongyu's face flushed, a little shy.
Li Qingyun's lips twitched. She knew to be shy now? What was she doing just now?
"I want to see the child."
"Ah, yes, yes, yes, let's go see Mengyun. The World Honored One usually takes care of her, saying our Mengyun is Residual Fragrance Valley's premium account and she's afraid I'll spoil her..."
Li Qingyun: "..."
So, in Xia Yunxi's eyes, your account must have been ruined, right?
She held Li Qingyun's arm and happily led him out.
This silly girl, if not for her identity as the Saintess of Residual Fragrance Valley, she would have been deceived a hundred times over by now!
Due to the difference in time flow, by the time Li Qingyun received the news, Li Mengyun was only half a year old; now she was almost a year and a half.
Li Qingyun picked up the adorable little girl with doting affection. The connection of blood made him feel incredibly secure and happy.
"Daddy! You're so handsome!"
Little Mengyun clenched her fists, looking at Li Qingyun with adoration.
This was a child born of a top-tier bloodline, naturally intelligent. At one and a half years old, she could already communicate clearly with people.
Li Qingyun pinched Little Mengyun's cheek: "Little Mengyun is very cute too!"
"Daddy is so amazing!"
"How am I amazing?"
"Mom said you can beat up Immortal Emperors!"
Li Qingyun looked at Hongyu: "???"
No, this kind of boasting wasn't appropriate, was it?
Hongyu coughed dryly and said, "I told her that when she was very young. Who knew she had such an amazing memory!"
After inquiring with others, he learned that his daughter was extraordinary. In the words of the Blue Star, she was a truly heaven-defying prodigy, even more so than Li Qingyun's innate talent.
Because she was only one and a half years old, she was already in the middle stage of Qi Refining. Terrifyingly so!
Other children of one and a half years old couldn't even speak, yet she could cultivate.
He suddenly felt that the diapers he was carrying were a bit redundant, and perhaps the toys were also a bit redundant.
Because the heaven-defying prodigies born in such a top sect, their toys were also rather outrageous; they were all magical artifacts!
"Does Daddy have a gift? Mom said Daddy would bring me many gifts when he returned!"
Li Qingyun smiled and pinched Li Mengyun's cheek, saying, "Of course, darling. Do you want to eat cake?"
"What is cake?"
"It's something very sweet and delicious. Eating it makes you happy."
"Then your baby is already very happy, will she become super happy after eating cake?"
"Of course! Shall we eat it together with Mom?"
"Okay! Then we'll be three super happy!"
Li Qingyun took out the cake he brought from the Blue Star. Having missed his child's birth, full moon, and first birthday, he didn't know how to make amends.
Hongyu also felt incredibly happy, so happy that it overflowed!
This was the life she had always longed for: having a child with the one she loved, and then watching the child grow up happily.
However, the thought of him having to conquer the heavens with others in the future brought a touch of melancholy to her expression.
Hongyu was a good woman; she loved Li Qingyun dearly, so she supported everything he did and was proud of his accomplishments.
Eating the sweet cream cake, Li Mengyun also let out happy, bell-like laughter.
He had ample time in the cultivation world. The imprint given to him by Chu Yang allowed him to choose his return time freely.
It could be said that as long as he didn't want to go back, he could stay in this world indefinitely.
But he couldn't. He was from the Blue Star, a prodigy of the human race, and he had his own responsibilities and obligations. A place of gentle comforts was not where he belonged.
Therefore, he could only try his best to make his wife and child happier during the few years he could stay in this world.
"Hongyu."
"Mmm?"
"Marry me. I want to hold a wedding for you..."