Cultivation Realms:
Normally
Qi Refining: 9 levels
Foundation Building: 9 levels
Golden Core: 9 levels
Nascent Soul: 9 level
Void Realm: Level's Unknown
I will upload later parts in the future.
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In the Hu family, Lady Hu Mei lay in immense pain as she gave birth. The midwife, Li Xiu, assisted her through the arduous process. Soon, the room was filled with the cry of a newborn. Li Xiu announced, "Congratulations, Madam, the baby is fine."
Despite her weak condition, Lady Hu Mei asked urgently, "Is it a boy or a girl?"
Hesitantly, Li Xiu replied, "It's a girl, Madam."
Disappointment clouded Lady Hu Mei's face. She was the first wife of the current head of the Hu family, Hu Jian. Until now, she hadn't given birth to any children, while some concubines had already given birth to sons and daughters. This situation caused her to gradually lose favor with her husband. She had hoped fervently that she would give birth to a son, but alas, her hopes were dashed.
She instructed her maid, "Give this nurse 10 spiritual stones and call my husband."
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The maid handed the spiritual stones to Li Xiu, who then returned home.
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As she opened the door of her house, she saw her child sleeping and beside it was her husband Zang Wie. Li Xiu had given birth herself some months ago, and whenever she went to work, her husband would take care of their child. Her husband, Zhang Wei, was a talisman maker who earned around 20-30 spiritual stones a month by making talismans. Both of them were at the 5th level of Qi Refining, neither low nor high.
They lived in the outer city of Fenghuang. Rent alone was 20 spiritual stones, but outside the city, the spiritual energy was thin and the area unsafe. The region of Fenghuang was under the control of the Azure Lotus Sect. A Golden Core cultivator resided in the core area of the city, while several Foundation Building families lived in other parts of the city.
Li Xiu, a woman with kind eyes and dark hair tied neatly in a bun, looked at her son and her husband. Zhang Wei, a tall man with a slim build and an ever-present gentle smile, asked, "So, how was it?" He wore simple yet clean robes, slightly worn from his work.
Li Xiu, dressed in plain but tidy garments, sat beside her husband with a warm smile, placing her hand on his neck. "The Hu family's lady gave me 10 spiritual stones," she said, her eyes gleaming with a mix of relief and joy.
Zhang Wei, hearing this, placed his hand on her neck as well, his expression softening with affection. "Well, they are a Foundation Building family after all," he replied, his smile broadening. They then began to share an intimate moment, their connection palpable.
While this was happening, their son Zhang Ming, a small child with chubby cheeks, opened his eyes. He was in immense pain and tried to touch his head with his tiny hand but couldn't cover it all. He eventually became unconscious.
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Note: The market price for a midwife's service was only 2-3 spiritual stones.
In the morning light, Li Xiu and Zhang Wei woke in their modest home in Fenghuang. They performed a cleansing spell to refresh themselves after a night of dual cultivation, they managed to sleep for a few hours. Li Xiu went to check on their son, Zhang Ming.
To her surprise, Zhang Ming was peacefully sleeping. Unlike most nights, he hadn't cried. Li Xiu, trained as a midwife but also knowledgeable in basic healing arts, carefully examined her son. In the cultivation world, doctors were not highly valued, which led her to work primarily as a midwife.
After ensuring that Zhang Ming was alright, Li Xiu went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. She and Zhang Wei only ate once a day to save on costs; their monthly food expenses alone amounted to 10 spiritual stones. Despite this, they were determined to save for cultivation pills, essential for their own progress.
Both shared a wish: in ten years, when the Azure Lotus Sect's recruitment came, Zhang Ming could become a disciple and they could rise with him.
After their meal, Li Xiu returned to check on Zhang Ming, only to find him still asleep. Worry creased her brow as she observed him. She called Zhang Wei and relayed her concerns. Zhang Wei comforted her, suggesting they wait until midday. If Zhang Ming didn't wake up by then, they would seek help from Mr. Shu.
Mr. Shu was a powerful cultivator at the peak of Foundation Building, a sect disciple who had mastered several unique spells. Li Xiu hesitated, knowing Mr. Shu's fee was high—20 spiritual stones just for a consultation, not to mention the cost of any treatment.
Zhang Wei reassured her, "Don't worry. We have some savings set aside. Let's use them. Perhaps he has awakened some talent."
Reluctantly, Li Xiu agreed.
She sighed and said. "Alright, let's spend the 20 spiritual stones and see what happens."
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