As soon as Tao Qian spoke, he broadened Master Xiao's horizons.
She was also from a wealthy family, holding a respected position as an Elder of the Infant Sect. Her status within this Heterodox Sect was not low, and naturally, she had extensive knowledge.
"Although the Great Abyss Origin Sea is infinitely vast with innumerable types of Qi, Source Qi also varies in quality and strength. All beings who practice Longevity Techniques, whether part of the Human Clan or not, strive to seize the pure and strong Source Qi while discarding the mixed and weak ones." Googlᴇ search 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝·𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖·𝕟𝕖𝕥
"The Innate Yin Qi has been among the strongest Source Qi since ancient times."
"Many in the Longevity Realm have refined this Qi into their bodies, especially the Devil Clan and Evil Spirit Demons who crave this Qi the most. Human Clan Cultivators, on the other hand, have developed several powerful Daoist Sects around this Qi, such as the Taiyin Sect, Xuan Yin Sect, and Yin Moon Demon Sect."
"Ordinary cultivators who can obtain some Innate Yin Qi drawn from the Origin Sea are invariably overjoyed and use it to refine treasures and techniques."
"Yet, who would have thought that the Doumu Lineage is so extravagant that even childbirth must take place within a Yin Qi Star Aperture, and this is only the first trial?"
As Master Xiao pondered, a look of astonishment appeared in her eyes as she gazed at the peacefully sleeping Yunrong in Tao Qian's arms.
Tao Qian, however, did not stop and continued his narrative:
"While the Origin Sea is a place with endless treasures and benefits, it is equally the most perilous territory within the Great Abyss."
"Drawing such a massive amount of Innate Yin Qi will inevitably attract the attention of some Evil Gods, evil spirits, and demons. Moreover, the unborn child in Yunrong's womb has gained so much from this that it is considered an exemplary Innate Primordial Embryo, undoubtedly drawing the covetous eyes of many Evil Gods and their Descendants."
"When Yunrong gives birth, numerous malevolent beings will surely attack, and some powerful Evil Gods will cast foul curses on Yunrong and the child from afar. This is the second trial!"
"However, I have ways to deal with and resolve this first and second trial."
"It's just that for the third trial, I need Aunt's assistance."
At this point, Tao Qian paused, showing a hesitant expression.
However, he quickly spoke candidly:
"I once lived through trials and tribulations in the mortal world, causing much trouble and offending countless strong people. Not to mention the forces within the Longevity Realm, like the Evil Sect, Demon Buddha Temple, and the Xiu Family, even those like the Outer Realm Yellow Robe and the Fallen Demon Ancestor Dragon have deep-seated grudges against me."
"Though most karmic debts have been settled, there are still many insidious and unseen toxic forces."
"Recently, I calculated that these toxic forces have transformed into Innate foul curses, merging into the fetus within Yunrong's womb."
"These pollutions can't harm me."
"But for a child, they are deadly."
"If no intervention occurs, Yunrong is likely to give birth to a stillborn or deformed fetus. Fortunately, the solution to this trial lies within my means."
"I possess a treasure called the Lingmu Holy Embryo Bag, also known as the People Species Bag. It was originally a supreme treasure born of heaven and earth, meant to govern Yin Yang Birth and Innate Primordial Embryos. Later, it was further enhanced by the insights of Supreme Dharma, making it powerful enough to cleanse those innate pollutions and malformed curses."
"However, my treasure was flawed since birth. It can be used, but errors and omissions are unavoidable. Before my Master reincarnated through Corpse Disintegration, he told me that the Infant Sect's supreme treasure, the Great Innate Infant Mother Supreme Spirit Pearl, can remedy these flaws."
"Not much is needed; just a strand of Great Innate Infant Mother Supreme Origin Qi from that treasure, which Aunt and I should combine into the People Species Bag, achieving the flawless state of Yin Yang Transformation and Inherently Flawless."
After Tao Qian finished speaking, Master Xiao immediately understood, and a flush of red appeared on her face.
She did not refuse, however, but reached out to take a palm-sized crystal ice from her chest, within which was a wondrous Source Pearl resembling an elixir.
Pink in hue, its outer layer seemed membranous, with meat-like spines akin to ethereal flames. Even with a Forbidden Technique sealing it, Tao Qian could sense the intense and uncontainable vitality within.
Holding this object, Master Xiao's face grew even redder as she softly spoke:
"You saved my life and call me Aunt. Since you've asked, how could I refuse?"
"The Supreme Spirit Bead is our Infant Sect's supreme treasure. However, as one of its guardians, no one can say anything if I take a strand of Source Qi from it. But know that this Source Qi, even in the depths of the Origin Sea, is precious and rare. Born from the origin of life, it possesses profound mysteries and evades all techniques."
"Though our Infant Sect's Secret Techniques can channel this Qi into your People Species Bag, it is not easy to retain and refine it. You and I must practice the Yin Yang Birth Marvelous Skill together."
"Through this method, creating a fresh human is key to retaining that Source Qi."
"Speaking of which, I became a guardian back then because, after my cultivation, I successfully birthed 'Tong Dudu.'"
"This time, it's up to you what kind of person, appearance, and character to create, I'll only assist you."
Xiao Meiniang spoke tactfully, but everyone present, as True Cultivation practitioners, easily understood.
The creation she referred to was Tao Qian using Xiao Meiniang's Divine Skills and body to create a fresh human to refine the Source Qi, thereby completing the deficiencies in the People Species Bag.
This was the reason Tao Qian previously hesitated—not because of any ulterior motives or improper relations, but because the act itself was quite inconvenient.
Just as the two were in a dilemma, Yunrong, who had been peacefully sleeping in Tao Qian's embrace, suddenly awoke, catching the tail end of their conversation. Instantly, she leapt from Tao Qian's arms into Master Xiao's embrace, displaying an excited expression as her small paws nudged about softly, and her kitten-like head nuzzled around.