Chapter 1513 - 545: The Two Little Ones of the Li Family
The Heavenly Emperor has a son, which is considered the greatest joy in the Heavenly Court this past year.
Various celestial beings ’spontaneously’ gathered, bringing gifts and waiting outside the Jade Pool.
Li Dazhi even distributed invitations widely, hosting banquets at the Casting Cloud Sect and Dong’an City for two months.
The banquets at the Casting Cloud Sect were for long-term cooperation with dozens of sects, while those at Dong’an City capitalized on the joyful news of the Heavenly Emperor’s son to further enhance Dong’an City’s influence and draw customers to Casting Cloud Sect’s business.
There was discussion about this matter throughout the Three Realms, causing quite a few disagreements.
Some say the Heavenly Emperor’s offspring will make the Heavenly Court more stable;
Others claim that the position of the Heavenly Emperor should not be hereditary, and even if the Heavenly Emperor becomes a Saint, the position should be taken by a virtuous individual like the Eastern King;
Opinions vary.
Only those deeply bound with the Heavenly Dao, the Six Saints, and a few high-ranking members of the Heavenly Court know that Li Ping’an’s firstborn is a conscious entity born from the Heavenly Dao.
Li Ping’an does not intend to publicize this, although he is prepared for the possibility of it becoming widely known.
There’s nothing to be done; among the Six Saints, there are wrongdoers.
However, the two Saints of the Western Sect are quiet at the moment, and Li Ping’an wonders what mischief they are brewing.
His exclusive reward for the Western Sect’s Dizang has caused some murmurs within the sect.
Dizang has been slightly ostracized by his peers.
Of course, these require long-term planning and scheming; there’s no need to rush for immediate results.
Li Ping’an’s current most important affair is to assist his two wives in giving birth.
There is no danger in immortal childbirth, and no need to avoid bloodshed or taboos. As the strongest in the Heavenly Court, Li Ping’an willingly took on this responsibility.
Ningning Mu is the first to give birth.
She bathed early and waited, floating on a pool formed by liquefied Spiritual Energy with the help of over ten Tian Ting Nu Xian, taking calming Elixir Pills and falling asleep.
No need to remove clothing, nor any taboos.
Li Ping’an entered the side hall at the appointed time, took off his long robe, rolled up his sleeves, and walked a few steps in the water pool to reach Ningning Mu’s side.
He lowered his head and kissed Ningning Mu on the forehead; when he rose, his left hand was on her abdomen, gently invoking, and a golden orb emerged.
A seven-colored umbilical cord automatically detached, transforming into bits of celestial light that returned to Ningning Mu’s abdomen.
Her previously swollen abdomen immediately flattened.
Two waiting fairies approached, holding an immortal ointment, gently applying it to Ningning Mu’s abdomen, accompanied by celestial light, restoring her abdomen to its flat and firm state.
And so, the birth was complete.
No bloodshed, no discharge.
Li Ping’an examined the golden orb in his hand, immersing it slowly into the pool.
The Spiritual Liquid in the pool began to descend rapidly, the golden orb slowly expanded, and soon the pool was empty, with Ningning Mu lying on a prepared jade pillow below.
The golden orb opened like a lotus flower, revealing the infant within who began to stretch and unfold.
The immortal infant appeared as a mortal child would at one hundred days, with a tuft of soft hair atop the head, looking quite pleasing.
Soon, he opened his big eyes, gazing at Li Ping’an.
Li Ping’an met his gaze, a warmth spreading in his heart. He lowered himself, picked him up, and gently pinched his chubby face.
The immortal infant let out a giggle, clenching small fists and stretching his limbs, even trying to communicate with Li Ping’an, making a few humming sounds.
A nearby fairy brought some silk.
Li Ping’an carefully wrapped him, softly saying:
"You come from an extraordinary background, but in the end, you are a living being.
"I am your Heavenly Emperor and father, and will teach you the ways of the world. You will be in the spotlight, I hope you can remain humble and do good deeds, avoiding evil thoughts."
The immortal infant opened his mouth and hummed twice.
Li Ping’an flicked his chubby face with his fingers and handed him over to the waiting Xiaoyue.
Xiaoyue gently said: "Your Majesty, you haven’t given him a name yet."
"The Holy Mother mentioned, his name can include the character ’Qing’."
Li Ping’an thought for a moment, and slowly said:
"This is quite difficult for me, a boy’s name should include the character ’Qing’, but not imply being much affectionate nor emotionless."
Several fairies covered their mouths and laughed softly.
Li Ping’an gently exhaled: "If Heaven has feelings, Heaven will grow old; the earthly path is full of hardships, let’s call him Yiqing then, Li Yiqing."
Xiaoyue bowed, holding Li Yiqing.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for granting the name. Your Majesty, you should go to the next hall now, don’t keep the Queen Mother waiting."
"Hmm, alright."
Li Ping’an took another look at Li Yiqing, who was already yawning, enveloped in Dao Charm.
Fortunately, Lao Jun made preparations in advance, there weren’t many terrestrial phenomena when Li Yiqing was born.
An immortal infant doesn’t need nursing, but requires a continuous supply of Spiritual Energy.
"Aunt Rou, please take care of him."
Li Ping’an spoke warmly, bent down to pick up the sleeping Ningning Mu, laid her on the bed behind the screen, gently rubbed her abdomen with his hand to ensure nothing was wrong, then proceeded to the next hall.
It’s much simpler at the Jade Pool.
Li Ping’an just made an appearance, and the Jade Pool opened a bit, releasing a sphere wrapped in seven-colored clouds.
The sphere absorbed Spiritual Energy from the pool, then was handed by Li Ping’an to the waiting Aunt Wen Rou.
This daughter is noticeably more beautiful than the son.
Li Ping’an smiled broadly, gently teasing her cheeks, his heart filled with twice the happiness.