area51novel 511. Worries in my heart
511. Worries in my heart
After returning from Xuan Yi's residence, Xiao Yan, considering that he would be unable to see Xiao Yi Xian for some time due to attending the Pill Gathering, decided to go directly to her room since he had some free time in the last two days and wanted to confirm Xiao Yi Xian's pregnancy.
Little Fairy Doctor was casually curled up on the cloud-patterned soft couch when Xiao Yan arrived. She was slightly startled and accidentally knocked over a porcelain plate containing green plums with her bare, white toes. The dark red juice in the plate trickled down her ankles.
"What are you eating?" Xiao Yan asked as he pushed open the door, noticing Little Fairy Doctor chewing on something. His gaze fell on her toes, which were soaking in fruit juice. The rounded toes gleamed like pearls, and the skin on the instep was so thin that the dark blue veins were visible. With the juice dripping down, it was like a beautiful painting.
"Green plum, young master, don't you recognize it?" Little Fairy Doctor teased Xiao Yan a little.
"I remember this stuff doesn't have much medicinal effect and its value is very limited. It's just something to satisfy your appetite, so it shouldn't be helpful during pregnancy."
Seeing Xiao Yan's serious expression, Little Fairy Doctor was afraid he would forbid her from eating, so she immediately softened her tone and said coquettishly, "But I really like it, and I understand medicine, so I know that eating a little won't have any effect!"
Xiao Yan wasn't unreasonable or harsh, and nodded in agreement. He then picked up a towel and wiped the juice from Xiao Yi Xian's toes. As he wiped, Xiao Yan felt the warm, smooth touch of Xiao Yi Xian's toes. He himself didn't react much, but the touch made Xiao Yi Xian's face flush slightly.
"What did Xuan Kongzi and the others instruct you to do?" Little Fairy Doctor hadn't forgotten why Xiao Yan left today.
"us?"
"And then there's Wei Jiangyuan. The reason they're keeping Wei Jiangyuan hidden is because they think he's stronger than our young master and can be a surprise weapon for the Pill Gathering. Since they've called you along, they have no reason not to call Wei Jiangyuan as well."
"They didn't hide anything from you. They gave us a general overview of the Pill Gathering, mainly that the trials have been changed and there are arrangements specifically targeting the Spirit Clan." Xiao Yan pondered for a moment before deciding to tell Little Fairy Doctor about Yao Qingyu: "Aunt Xuan took me to see someone, someone you would never guess."
"That beautiful woman from that day?"
Xiao Yan's eyes widened instantly, staring at Little Fairy Doctor in disbelief. Seeing Xiao Yan's expression, Little Fairy Doctor knew she had guessed correctly again, and her silvery laughter echoed throughout the room.
"Go on, I only know one person related to Aunt Xuan."
"She is actually Hua Qingyu from the Flower Sect, and her true identity is actually my teacher's daughter..."
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After Xiao Yan finished speaking, Little Fairy Doctor was also in a daze of disbelief: "I really never expected this."
"However, your junior sister also has a tragic past. Aunt Xuan's heart is probably entirely focused on her. In fact, the best way to handle this is to prevent her from going. If something happens to her, the consequences will be unimaginable."
"Aunt Xuan didn't stop us, so we're going to be the bad guy? I actually had that thought, but I wanted to ask for your opinion."
"Have they both decided to go?"
Xiao Yan nodded: "Junior Sister Qingyu is quite firm in her opinion, as for Aunt Xuan, she mainly hopes that I will protect her."
"Then let her go. Ling Zhuo hasn't seen through her yet, so she might be the key to victory or defeat in this Pill Gathering. With Aunt Xuan's arrangements, as long as there's no major oversight, she won't be in any danger. At least from the current situation, she doesn't seem to be suspected or distrusted," Little Fairy Doctor analyzed earnestly.
There was a deeper intention that Little Fairy Doctor didn't voice: Yao Qingyu's presence could greatly alleviate the pressure on Xiao Yan's shoulders. For Xiao Yan personally, having an eighth-grade alchemist ally would be safer. Not to mention, Yao Qingyu belonged to the Spirit Clan camp; in a critical moment, a show of weakness could be a lifesaver.
However, this idea was too selfish, and Little Fairy Doctor knew that Xiao Yan would not allow it, so she chose to remain silent. Little Fairy Doctor's primary concern was always Xiao Yan himself, whether it was his safety or his emotions.
"Xian'er, there's something I want to ask you," Xiao Yan suddenly asked, leaning closer to Little Fairy Doctor.
Little Fairy Doctor was slightly startled when she saw Xiao Yan's appearance, and she guessed what was going on in her mind. Her jade-colored toes curled up unconsciously, and she crossed her arms over her chest: "You shouldn't do that kind of thing during pregnancy, it's bad for the fetus, you should know that!"
"What are you thinking about!" Xiao Yan knew that Little Fairy Doctor had misunderstood something, so he gently rubbed her head and asked, "I thought a lot on the way back. Do you think I will be a good father in the future?"
"Did you think of these things because of the Medicine Master?"
Xiao Yan let out a soft breath and said, "Yes and no. I feel that even now, I haven't settled down at all. There are still many things waiting for me to do. I'm worried that I won't be able to be a father who satisfies my children in the future, and that I'll let you down..."
"Stop talking, I have faith in you." His unfinished words were interrupted by a sour fruit suddenly stuffed into his mouth, the astringent taste of the plum exploding on Xiao Yan's tongue.
When Little Fairy Doctor saw Xiao Yan, she couldn't help but laugh. She was in a very good mood. Xiao Yan suddenly felt a slight itch in his palm. He looked down and saw Little Fairy Doctor tracing the lines on his palm with her toes. Her snow-white arches were curved into crescent shapes, and her rounded toes touched the center of his palm.
"When I took the pill that Aunt Xuan gave me, I made up my mind: I am willing to have your child."
"You have never let me down in taking care of me, so I am very at ease. It's okay if you have something to do, the children and I will stay with you and wait for you! I know your sense of responsibility better than anyone else. When you rushed back to Xingyun Pavilion to save me, when you went to Yin Valley to get medicine for me and came back, I already knew that I would never be separated from you in this life."
At this point, saying anything more would be superfluous, and Xiao Yan simply gently pulled Little Fairy Doctor into his arms.
"By the time the meeting ends, the baby should be moving around in my belly."
"Will they definitely cause a ruckus? What if they're as quiet as you?"
Little Fairy Doctor smiled slightly: "That's probably very difficult."
"I feel that this little guy will inherit his father's personality, he can't stop all day long, and of course he will definitely be the kind of person who knowingly walks into danger..." Little Fairy Doctor's voice faded into the suddenly close breaths.
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Xiao Yan did not continue cultivating for the last two days, but instead spent those two days with Little Fairy Doctor.
Two days later, the highly anticipated Dan Conference, postponed for a year, began as scheduled when the first rays of sunlight shone down on Saint Dan City!