The Depths of Desperation

Cloud Plains Continent.

Within the courtyard of the Gu family estate, there exists a secluded, dimly-lit chamber.

"What are you doing? Let me go!" Gu Qingluan struggled desperately.

"Smack! Smack!" A series of sharp slaps shattered the stillness of the night, startling the birds perched on the trees.

"B * tch! Behave yourself!"

Her belly swelled as several stout elderly women pinned her down onto the bed, binding her limbs with coarse hemp ropes.

Emerging from the shadows, a strikingly beautiful woman approached, her eyes brimming with malevolence, fixated greedily upon the protruding stomach.

"I had intended to wait for your delivery, but alas, time is running out. Eight months... My divine child is on the verge of maturing." 

Gu Qingluan's expression changed slightly. "What do you mean?"

She wanted to protect her abdomen, but her hands were tied.

Gu Lingxue looked at her with disdain. "Why do you think I provide you with food and shelter, and even let a bunch of maids serve you?"

"You shameless good-for-nothing. I feel disgusted just by looking at you. If it wasn't for the fact that the bastard child in your womb contained divine power and could be used to refine pills to increase my cultivation, would you be alive today?"

Gu Qingluan's eyes widened in shock. "Was it the reason why you coaxed me to keep the child?"

Eight months ago, she lost her virginity for no reason and was despised by the world. She wanted to die along with this child. She did not want to keep it either. It was Gu Lingxue who comforted her so that she had a glimmer of hope.

However, who knew that Gu Lingxue had arranged food, accommodation, and servants for her because she wanted to use her child as a drug primer?

Gu Qingluan remained in a daze, unable to regain her composure for an extended period. Gu Lingxue before her appeared so unrecognizable that it sent shivers down her spine.

Having carried the child for eight months, she had grown attached to it. She understood that escape was futile today, but this child…

In a soft, pleading voice, she implored, "Second Sister, you must be mistaken. I beg you, release him! If only you would set him free, I would give you anything you desire."

" You're only valuable because of this belly of yours." Gu Lingxue smiled disdainfully.

Then, she glared at the midwife and urged her," What are you waiting for? Do it!"

"Yes, Miss." The midwife held a knife in her hand and approached Gu Qingluan.

"No! Don't hurt my child!" Gu Qingluan's eyes were filled with despair and fear.

The midwife's haggard face squeezed out a cold smile.

"Ah!"

Immediately, a shrill scream pierced through the roof.

Gu Qingluan glared at them, her eyes brimming with hatred. "You... If you dare to harm my child, I won't spare you, even if I become a vengeful spirit!"

Before she could finish her words, her consciousness faded, and she fell into unconsciousness.

"Wah! Wah! Wah!"

At that very moment, a loud cry of a newborn pierced the air.

"Give me the divine baby!"

Gu Lingxue urged impatiently.

Holding the baby covered in blood and feeling the surging and pure divine power in his body, Gu Lingxue was so excited that her face turned red.

"Hahaha, divine baby! I finally got you! Your good-for-nothing mother is finally dead. She doesn't deserve to have you. Only I deserve your unparalleled divine power!"

Without delay, she commanded the servants to fetch the spirit sealing box, place the divine baby inside, and tightly shut the lid. 

Divine power was a precious resource, and she couldn't afford to squander it.

Clutching the Spirit Sealing Box, she cast a glance at the blood-stained Gu Qingluan. Her voice turned as cold as ice. "Dispose of this wretched woman without leaving a trace!"

With that, she turned around and left.

The old woman closest to her grabbed Gu Qingluan's arm first, intending to throw her out.

In the next moment, a miserable scream pierced through the night sky!

Gu Qingluan, who was already dead, suddenly opened her eyes and bit the old woman's hand with her teeth.

In the dark room, those clear eyes were as bright as a ferocious wolf!