New Spells Power(2)

Ren An knew she was bewildered, but he had no desire to explain himself. Instead, he stepped forward and uttered,

"Su, come to the room with your husband."

"Um."

Su Chen obediently followed. Once inside the room, she assumed her husband intended to engage in intimacy, but he did nothing of the sort.

Instead, he repeatedly inquired if she was tired and wanted to sleep.

Su Chen sighed, exasperated by her husband's persistent questioning.

She longed to rest after their intimate encounter, but he seemed oblivious to her exhaustion.

Ren An, on the other hand, felt even more frustrated.

How could this "Sleep Aid" that effortlessly tranquillized an eighth-level monk have such little effect on his concubine, who possessed only a meager level one of spiritual refinement? It made no sense.

Perhaps, he pondered, it was her exceptionally strong spiritual sense that rendered the sleep aid ineffective.

But that theory didn't hold up either. No matter how potent her consciousness may be, it couldn't surpass that of a monk in the later stages of spiritual refinement.

There was only one possible explanation, he realized. Ava Zen's consciousness must be incredibly feeble.

To test this hypothesis, Ren An decided to use a modest illusion talisman he had recently acquired.

Though its grade was merely intermediate, it would serve as a means of confirmation.

The illusion talismans effect on Ava Zen, despite the talisman paper's seemingly low status was very good.

In a moment of illusion, she cowered in the corner, shielding herself from an imagined threat.

"Dad, please forgive me," she pleaded, her hands covering her head in fear.

"I promise I won't do it again. I'm terrified, please don't hurt me."

Her words were interrupted by a sudden cry of terror.

Ren An, witnessing this scene, was taken aback.

He had known that Ava Zen's childhood had been difficult, but he hadn't realized the extent of her suffering.

A jumble of emotions surged within him. Without saying another word, he closed the door behind him and left Ava Zen to her thoughts.

After a short while, Ava Zen emerged from her illusory state. Tear stains marked her face as she suddenly realized what had happened.

Filled with anger, she swiftly got up and confronted Ren An, demanding answers. However, Ren An maintained his facade of ignorance, claiming not to understand what she was saying.

Ava Zen refused to believe him and continued to press for the truth.

But Ren An, with his thick skin, never admitted to anything.

Frustrated, Ava Zen had no choice but to temporarily give up, though she made a mental note of the situation.

In the days ahead, Ren An displayed a newfound dedication.

Aside from engaging in daily endeavors to accumulate wealth, the remainder of his time was devoted entirely to Song Huaying and her daughter.

His attentiveness was particularly evident when it came to caring for their daughter, Yuejian.

Whether it involved tending to soiled messes or performing other tasks, he willingly took on the responsibility.

More than ten days have swiftly flown by.

Daughter Yuejian's once parched skin now possesses a newfound softness.

A gentle poke with a finger reveals a pleasant elasticity.

Ava Zen vividly recalled the moment she found herself huddled in a corner, shedding tears.

Witnessing Ren An teasing a slumbering Yuejian, she swiftly retaliated with a curse:

"Is something wrong with you?"

"Why do you persist in teasing your own daughter while she sleeps?"

"Do you find joy in waking her up?"

Yuejian was peacefully asleep, until Ava Zen's sudden scolding roused her from her slumber.

In an instant, the room was filled with inconsolable cries.

"Waaa... waaa... waaa!"

Upon witnessing this, Ava Zen swiftly scooped up Yuejian, expertly rocking her in an attempt to rectify her mistake.

Yet, Yuejian's cries were so intense that no amount of coaxing could lull her back to sleep.

Song Huaying, with a helpless expression, offered, "Sister Ava, allow me to soothe her. It's almost time for your meditation and practice, so please do not delay."

"I can handle it. I'll put her to sleep soon enough," Ava Zen responded with unwavering determination.

In the unfortunate event that the child begins to cry, it is up to her to calm the child down or else she will feel embarrassed.

Regrettably, Yuejian did not cooperate with her efforts and continued to cry, even increasing the volume of her cries.

Ava Zen felt a sense of urgency and discomfort. Unable to tolerate the situation any longer, Ren An stepped forward and requested, "Could you please stop shaking? If you continue, my daughter may vomit. Let me handle it."

Disregarding Ava Zen 's protests, Ren An took Yuejian from her arms and proceeded to put her to sleep using a sleep aid.

To the astonishment of Song Huaying, her husband displayed a remarkable skill in soothing their child to sleep.

On the other hand, Ava Zen , who had witnessed the challenges of raising difficult babies during her many years of assisting her mother with deliveries, found herself questioning her own expertise.

How could a new father outperform her in this aspect?

Ren An glanced at the two women with concern etched on their faces, but his attention was quickly drawn to the message displayed before him.

[Successfully lulling your daughter, Yuejian, into a peaceful sleep. +1 proficiency in sleep aids.]

[Sleep Aid: Beginner Level (6/100)]

Improving proficiency in this skill solely relies on successfully putting his daughter to sleep.

The requirements for advancement are quite demanding.

It appears that this particular spell can only be enhanced through fortunate circumstances.

After pondering for a moment, Ren An turned away and exited the room.

Lately, his thoughts have been consumed by Song Huaying and their daughter, causing him to unintentionally neglect his concubine.

He must find the time to make it up to her.

It doesn't have to be a significant amount, just one day.