Chapter 27: My Son Has the Qualifications of the Great Emperor
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On this day, in the backyard of the Li Mansion, Li Daoxuan and the others were going about their usual activities.
Suddenly, Ziling exclaimed, "Ah! Husband... husband, I feel like I'm about to give birth!"
"Really?"
Without hesitation, Li Daoxuan immediately scooped up Ziling and rushed towards the delivery room, with Qing Xuan following closely behind.
Despite Ziling being a cultivator and with Li Daoxuan's assistance, childbirth was still a moment of caution for the entire Li family.
Li Daoxuan treated them as delicate women, and he couldn't help feeling nervous during such times.
Outside the delivery room, Li Daoxuan waited anxiously while Qing Xuan tried to reassure him, saying, "Senior Brother, don't worry. Ziling will be safe."
"Mm."
Waiting was always agonizing, but at that moment, both Li Daoxuan and Qing Xuan frowned.
A cold glint flashed in Li Daoxuan's eyes.
Qing Xuan spoke up, "Senior Brother, someone is attacking our family's formation?"
"That's right! And their strength is not weak!"
"Senior Brother, should I go and see who dares to be so bold?"
Li Daoxuan stopped him, saying, "You're also pregnant. It's not advisable to use spiritual power. Let's not engage with them for now."
Li Daoxuan had no intention of dealing with intruders at this critical moment. With the protective formation guarding the Li Mansion, the intruder wouldn't breach it easily.
Nothing mattered more than the safety of his wife during childbirth.
After a while, the cries of a newborn baby echoed, finally easing Li Daoxuan's tension.
Li Daoxuan and Qing Xuan quickly entered the delivery room. At that moment, Ziling appeared slightly pale, her hair damp with sweat.
Despite her condition, Ziling wore a happy smile. She looked affectionately at the baby beside her and sat up eagerly when Li Daoxuan entered, saying with joy, "Husband, come see how adorable our child is!"
Li Daoxuan and Qing Xuan glanced at the newborn and were pleasantly surprised.
The child, conceived over a year, had fair, supple skin and notably lacked the wrinkled appearance typical of newborns.
"Why... why is this child so beautiful?" Qing Xuan exclaimed in amazement.
Li Daoxuan witnessed such a rare occurrence for the first time, but in this fantastical world, anything was possible.
This time, Ziling had given birth to another daughter for Li Daoxuan, though he cared more about the well-being of his family than the gender of the child.
With both mother and daughter safe, Li Daoxuan's worries eased, and it was time to address the intruders who had dared disturb their tranquility.
"Qing Xuan, stay here with Ziling."
"I'll go and confront whoever has the audacity."
Qing Xuan said, "Senior Brother, let me accompany you."
"No need."
Li Daoxuan swiftly reached the mansion's gate and spotted three figures. They alternated between attacking the gate and assaulting the protective formation with aerial maneuvers.
Yet, all their efforts were futile.
"It's you!" Li Daoxuan recognized two of the three immediately.
Their distinctive features gave them away: the fat and thin monks who had visited before.
The identity of the third person was also clear. He was Wang Teng, pride of the Heavenly Dao Sect's inner sect and a senior brother.
Spotting Li Daoxuan within the formation, the three attackers ceased their assaults.
The man with a haughty demeanor, his nose in the air and chin held high, arrogantly addressed Li Daoxuan, "So you're Li Daoxuan?"
"What kind of trash are you? How dare you vie with me for women?"
Li Daoxuan remained composed. "Yes, I am Li Daoxuan."
"You're the legendary Wang Teng, destined to become a Great Emperor?"
Wang Teng: "???"
Confused, Wang Teng turned to his two companions, who mirrored his bewilderment.
"Puchi! Hahaha..."
Thinking Li Daoxuan had insulted him, Wang Teng erupted, "Li Daoxuan, where have you hidden Junior Sister Qing Xuan?"
"Return her to me!"
"Otherwise... Otherwise, I'll kill you!"
Li Daoxuan sneered, "Then come and try!"
Knowing he couldn't confront Wang Teng directly, Li Daoxuan remained within the protective formation. Wang Teng might have reached the Nascent Soul stage or at least attained peak Gold Core cultivation. Li Daoxuan was not his match, but within the mansion's fortified defenses, he felt secure.
Wang Teng fumed, "If you're brave enough, come out! Let's settle this face-to-face. If I lose, I'll leave immediately!"
"Tch! I'm just a Foundation Building cultivator. How can I compete?"
Thus, the standoff persisted. Li Daoxuan stayed calm while Wang Teng's anger occasionally turned on his companions.
Wang Teng glared at them and snapped, "Is this the incompetent you spoke of?"
"Where did this blasted formation come from?"
"Why haven't I seen it before? Speak up!"
"Senior Brother... Senior Brother, could it be Li Daoxuan stole our sect's formation?"
"Smack!"
"Are you calling me an idiot? I know every formation the sect possesses!"
Surprisingly, Wang Teng was not only talented in cultivation but also knowledgeable about formations. He was a third-tier Formation Master.
Yet, even with his expertise, he couldn't discern any flaws in the current formation. His argument with Li Daoxuan wasn't just verbal sparring; he was also attempting to identify any weaknesses in the formation.
But he was utterly perplexed.
Turning back to his companions, Wang Teng demanded, "Think of something! Get that despicable Li Daoxuan out here!"
Fatty: "..."
Thin: "..."
Both the fat and thin monks were nursing injuries sustained in their previous encounter with Li Daoxuan. After barely achieving Gold Core cultivation, they had retreated into seclusion within the sect.
Emerging from seclusion, they were roped into accompanying Senior Brother Wang Teng.
Eager to redeem themselves, they brainstormed, but solutions were scarce.
"Senior Brother, I have an idea."
"Hmm? Fatty, spit it out!"
The fat monk hastily suggested, "Senior Brother, this impregnable formation can't be breached immediately."
"However, that doesn't mean we can't infiltrate it!"
Wang Teng nearly cursed. If it could be infiltrated, why would he ask them?
"Smack!" A resounding slap fell.
"Get to the point! Stop dawdling!"
"Yes, yes!"
"Senior Brother, Li Daoxuan fears your strength but may not be wary of me, Thin, and our combined efforts."
"We can negotiate with Li Daoxuan. Let me and Thin confront Li Daoxuan, and we'll capture him to force open the formation..."
"Good! Let's proceed with that plan!"
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