Chapter 465: Chapter 376: Chaotic Heavenly Devil Body
"Extraordinary talent can sometimes be more of a curse than a blessing." Shen Wang frowned slightly, a trace of worry in his eyes.
He truly had not anticipated that the child Shi Qingqing was bearing would be so exceptional.
Perhaps it was because Shi Qingqing’s cultivation was quite high, having previously been on the same realm as him, thus giving birth to a more outstanding offspring.
He couldn’t help but turn his head to You Ruoxi, speaking solemnly, "The child you’re carrying might be even more exceptional, you must be thoroughly prepared."
You Ruoxi nodded gently, her expression calm yet hiding worry: "When the time comes to give birth, I will return to my clan. However, the commotion when this child was born was quite big, and many witnessed the various phenomena, I’m afraid it will soon attract the covetous eyes of outsiders."
Shen Wang contemplated for a moment, his gaze shifting to Shi Qingqing, and asked: "I heard your Shi family has some connections with the Tai Continent Stone Race?"
"Husband, I understand what you mean, you intend to use the Stone Race’s resources to nurture the child. But we left the Stone Race long ago, returning rashly might not be wise."
Shi Qingqing’s delicate brows furrowed slightly, her eyes full of worry.
"It seems we can only try to conceal the child’s talent for now. As for the resources needed early on, there is no shortage, but in the future, he will have to forge his own path."
Shen Wang gently held the child, his gaze soft: "Let’s name him Hao, after your surname, Shi Hao."
Previously, he had already agreed with the old City Lord that the child born to Shi Qingqing would carry the surname Shi, and naturally, he intended to keep his promise.
"Husband..." Tears glistened in Shi Qingqing’s eyes, full of emotion: "Thank you."
"Thank me for what? You are his mother, taking your surname is only logical."
Shen Wang smiled, gently placing his son back into Shi Qingqing’s arms, then turned to You Ruoxi: "The child you’re carrying will also take your surname in the future. In a few days, I might leave this place; I hope you can look after Black Stone City a little."
Now having broken through to the Refining Void Realm, with the power of self-preservation, Shen Wang thought of his homeland, deciding to return for a look.
"No problem." You Ruoxi readily agreed, protecting Black Stone City wasn’t difficult for her.
Shen Wang didn’t request You Ruoxi’s help in exploring the spatial rift matter.
With his current Demon Saint level strength, he was qualified to explore it personally.
He believed that the world his hometown was in was of a lower level than this one, and unlikely to attract the attention of Great Saint level powerhouses.
With his current strength reaching the Demon Saint level, he was contemplating whether he could purchase the spatial rift, which would certainly be the safest option.
In the days that followed, while carefully tending to Shi Qingqing and the child, Shen Wang did not slack off in his cultivation.
With the rich gains from the relics, his arduous cultivation, and the system’s rewards, his cultivation progressed steadily, with signs of approaching the Mid-stage Refining Void.
Unfortunately, such peaceful days did not last long.
Just over half a month later, the sky above Black Stone City suddenly filled with dark clouds, thick with demonic qi like a surging black wave, rolling in with the wailing howls of countless evil spirits.
Shen Wang noticed immediately, flashing to Shi Qingqing’s side, with You Ruoxi appearing shortly thereafter.
Shi Qingqing tightly held her son, her expression solemn: "Recently, someone has been secretly investigating the phenomena of that day; it seems the commotion at Hao’s birth made some believe there’s a rare treasure in the City Lord’s Mansion."
You Ruoxi squinted slightly, her eyes sharp: "Among those coming are members of the Yaksha Race, have you offended the Yaksha Race?"
"It’s your elder brother and them, how are those two not dead yet?"
Shen Wang was surprised, having detected with his divine thought the situation within the demon cloud, which included Shi Zhixiang and his mother, Lady Lizi.
Another person surprised him even more, it was the Ten Thousand Poison Old Ghost who had previously attended an auction. And the most powerful was another strong Yaksha Race member, with Demon Saint level strength.
"Shi Qingqing, come out quickly!" Shi Zhixiang poked his head out of the demon cloud, snorting coldly, his face full of arrogance.
"Shi Qingqing, obediently hand over the City Lord position, and I might spare your life!" Lady Lizi smirked coldly, her eyes filled with greed and viciousness.
In the past, in a deadly land, they had barely escaped alive from a forbidden area using life-saving means given by an uncle, but Tiezi was unfortunately killed by that Phoenix.
The fall of a Demon Saint had a significant impact, subjecting them to exclusion and targeting from another branch of the Yaksha within their clan, causing them to be blamed by the Yaksha Race.
The days within the Rakshasa Race were spent walking on thin ice, trembling with fear.
Coincidentally, the strange phenomena in Black Stone City appeared as if a treasure was about to emerge, sparking evil thoughts, they intended to seize Black Stone City from Shi Qingqing, and, after finding the treasure, offer it to the Yaksha Race to obtain resources and improve their status within the clan.
At the same time, Shi Zhixiang, having suffered discrimination within the Yaksha Race, longed deeply for his free days in Black Stone City, hoping to return and become the City Lord of Black Stone City again.
"Husband, you and father must not intervene, if word of your return gets out, it will certainly create numerous troubles." Shi Qingqing urgently reminded.
"I know, but the other party has a Demon Saint, you may find it difficult to handle."
Shen Wang frowned tightly, rapidly thinking of how to resolve the current trouble at the lowest cost.
"Husband, hasn’t Black Stone City’s array already been upgraded? They shouldn’t be able to do anything to us."
Shi Qingqing’s eyes flashed with confidence: "For now we can hide within the city, ignoring them, they will be powerless against us."
"For now, that’s our only option, you fully activate the array, the improved version should withstand the attacks from that Demon Saint outside."
