Urban Invincible Overlord

Shang Qing Sect, Tian Nan Peak.

After Yang Fei fruitlessly searched for the whereabouts of Qin Yanyang and Tong Yunshu, he resolutely chose to return first to accompany Helian Rong during childbirth.

Helian Rong’s due date was approaching, but she hadn’t seen Yang Fei for the past month, and couldn’t help but feel sad and disappointed.

Helian Zhan and Ouyang He thought Yang Fei was too much and went to Piaomiao Stream in search of him. However, Yang Fei wasn’t there, and they were blocked by the restrictions outside Piaomiao Stream.

The two didn’t know Qin and Tong left without notice, nor that Yang Fei had gone to find them. Instead, they thought Yang Fei was avoiding them. In their anger, they also felt some disappointment.

However, neither of them wanted to tell Helian Rong about this, lest it made her sad and affected her pregnancy.

Seeing that the delivery day was approaching and Yang Fei was still not back, Helian Zhan and Ouyang He’s anger grew.

Just as the two were discussing whether to ask Wan Daorong to inform Yang Fei, they saw a streak of light flash across the sky, and Yang Fei appeared in their vision.

"Hmph, you still know to come?" Helian Zhan snorted coldly, showing no good demeanor.

Ouyang He also looked displeased.

Yang Fei was taken aback for a moment, then his heart tightened. Had he missed the birth of his child?

He hurriedly asked, "Father, Master, has Rong’er given birth?"

Helian Zhan snorted coldly, "You still remember she’s about to give birth?" His tone was tinged with derision.

Yang Fei’s heart stirred, and he immediately understood why the two had this attitude towards him. He explained at once, "Yanyang and Yun Shu left without a word; I’ve been looking for them."

Helian Zhan and Ouyang He, who were originally angry at Yang Fei for not being with Helian Rong during this time, were shocked upon hearing this.

They then saw Yang Fei’s dejected and worried appearance, and most of their anger dissipated.

They knew the story and emotions between Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang and Tong Yunshu. Comparatively, Helian Rong was a later addition to Yang Fei’s life. In recent years, Yang Fei had spent more time with Helian Rong, indeed neglecting Qin Yanyang and Tong Yunshu. Now, their leaving without notice was likely due to this reason.

However, Helian Zhan’s bias leaned more towards his own daughter and felt that Qin Yanyang and Tong Yunshu leaving might be a good thing.

"Rong’er hasn’t given birth yet?" Yang Fei asked again.

Ouyang He shook his head, "Not yet."

Yang Fei sighed in relief that at least this matter hadn’t been delayed.

He found Helian Rong walking in the Medicine Garden.

Although she was a cultivator, childbirth was a significant matter, and it was her first time as a mother. Following the advice of her father and master, she walked more before giving birth, saying it would make the delivery easier.

"I’m sorry I couldn’t be with you during this time," Yang Fei held Helian Rong’s hand and apologized softly.

Helian Rong had been a little sad, but seeing Yang Fei now, noticing the worries hidden between his brows, her heart softened, and she gently said, "Did you upset them by telling them about me, and couldn’t coax them back?"

Yang Fei smiled bitterly and revealed the truth that the two left without notice and briefly mentioned his search in Qinghe County.

Helian Rong was taken aback and didn’t feel the joy of having Yang Fei to herself; instead, she felt a faint sense of guilt and self-blame: "I’m sorry, it’s all because of me that you neglected them. Don’t worry; they have deep feelings for you. They’re just sulking temporarily and won’t really leave you. Don’t worry too much."

How could Yang Fei not worry?

Two women out there were really too dangerous, but now that Helian Rong was about to give birth, he didn’t want to bring up these distressing matters before her, and said, "Mm, don’t think too much, focus on giving birth, and after the child is born, I’ll ask Master to step in and mobilize the Shang Qing Sect’s resources to search for them. We should find them quickly."

Three days later, at dawn, a loud baby’s cry broke the silence of the Tian Nan Peak Medicine Garden as Helian Rong successfully gave birth to a son.

Holding the wrinkled little baby in his arms, Yang Fei found himself at a loss.

Although he had traversed battlefields, ventured into secret realms, and remained calm in the face of pursuit by great cultivators of the Nascent Soul Stage, he had never felt so nervous as he did while looking at this pink little life in his arms.

"This child really looks like you," Helian Rong, weakly leaning on a pillow, couldn’t help but smile at Yang Fei’s clumsy demeanor.

Helian Zhan snorted, "He clearly looks like me."

Helian Rong sighed, "Mm, you’re the grandfather, so of course, he looks like you too."

Ouyang He, looking at the child, said, "This boy will do well in the future; his cry is quite strong even at birth, and he’s not scared at all, not even intimidated by us great cultivators."

Helian Zhan chuckled, "Of course, did you see who his grandfather is?"

Ouyang He was speechless.

The child’s father’s more impressive, yet he doesn’t brag like this. How come you’re so proud as a grandfather?

In the following days, Yang Fei stayed daily by Helian Rong and the child’s side, taking care of them meticulously. He prepared medicine and meals for Helian Rong, tended to the child, and took on every task he could.

However, whenever night would fall and silence reigned, he would find himself thinking of Qin Yanyang and Tong Yunshu as he looked at Helian Rong and his son Yang Cheng beside him.

Where were they now? Were they safe, and when they thought of him, did they miss him, or did they harbor resentment?

Every time he thought about it, Yang Fei felt a pang of heartache, and his guilt towards them deepened.

Helian Rong seemed to sense his worries but did not bring them up.

She knew that Yang Fei’s recent attentive care for her and the child was to make up for his absence and prepare for leaving them to find the two women.

...

300,000 miles east of Qinghe County, within the domain of Baiyun Sect.

Amidst the continuous Qingshan, there was an inconspicuous little village. In a small courtyard at the eastern end of the village, two ordinary-looking women were sitting opposite each other, speaking softly.

These women were Qin Yanyang and Tong Yunshu, disguised.

Since leaving Yang Fei, the two had headed east, wanting to distance themselves from the place that brought them sorrow.

One day, passing by this place, they felt the villagers were simple, the scenery was beautiful, and though the spiritual energy wasn’t dense, it was enough for cultivation, so they settled in this village.

"Judging by the time, she should be about to give birth," Tong Yunshu suddenly said, her voice tinged with melancholy.

Qin Yanyang furrowed her brows slightly, saying nothing.

"I wonder if his first child will be a boy or a girl. If it’s a boy, he would be overjoyed," Tong Yunshu continued, her eyes flickering with complex emotions.

"Enough!" Qin Yanyang’s eyes flashed with coldness, "If you can’t let go, just go back and find him."

Tong Yunshu lowered her head, "I... I haven’t failed to let go. It just suddenly came to mind."

"Haven’t let go?" Qin Yanyang snorted lightly, "Then why do you keep mentioning him daily?"

Tong Yunshu opened her mouth, but found herself unable to find any words to refute.

"They’re a family of three, happily together, and if you go back, you’d be an outsider," Qin Yanyang’s tone was indifferent, but the hand holding her teacup trembled slightly.

How could she truly let go?

In her life, she had only ever loved one person, and they had weathered countless life-and-death trials together, never abandoning each other.

How could she forget in such a short time?