"That definitely needs to be discussed. Having a child isn't something one person can decide alone. You and your brother-in-law are both good-looking, so your child will definitely be a beautiful baby."

Unlike my two boys, who both have small eyes—that's the only thing they inherited from your brother. It's a good thing they're boys; we don't have to worry too much about their appearance. If it were a girl, I'd definitely get her double eyelids when she grows up.

"Looks don't matter, ability is what matters. Especially for boys. Tiedan and Hutou are quite good-looking, sister-in-law, don't always say they're not good-looking, children will take it to heart."

As soon as Jian Ning finished speaking, Tiger Head looked up at her. He squinted his little eyes and smiled very happily.

"You little rascal, you understand everything now." Jian Ning chuckled and patted him on the head. Tiger Head thought she was playing a game with him, so he hugged Jian Ning tightly and giggled happily.

Xiao Lingfeng returned with Jian Anping, both carrying pork and New Year's supplies.

The family had two cans of fish, a bag of sugar, and five kilograms of flour. This was for making dumplings for the Chinese New Year.

The flour is grown on the farm itself, and it's different from the white flour used before the apocalypse.

It's not as white, and the texture is a bit rough. It's more suitable for steaming buns, but it's also fine for making dumplings.

Jian Ning had already taken out a lot of food from her spatial storage beforehand. There was rice and flour; her family lacked nothing.

Furthermore, the base has also prepared a Spring Festival Gala program this year, but due to the cold weather, it is impossible to gather everyone together.

They decided to put on a show in the auditorium using loudspeakers, including crosstalk, skits, a chorus, and dance. Although we couldn't see them, we could hear the exciting music. It seemed quite impressive.

The long-awaited singing lifted everyone's spirits.

At midnight, firecrackers went off all over the base. Everyone hoped that the new year would bring favorable weather and that this extreme weather would return to normal as soon as possible.

After dinner, Jian Ning went home and immediately pulled Xiao Lingfeng's arm into her bedroom, hugging him and asking with a smile, "Do you want a child? My sister-in-law asked me that today."

"I'd like to, but I want to let things take their course. Right now, we face many difficulties."

I know your situation isn't completely resolved yet, and I understand your anxiety. So, although I'm thinking about it, I can still wait until the time is right. The child will come naturally.

"Ling Feng, you're so kind. Although I also like children, the timing is really not right now. You know I've already reached the seventh level..."

I have a feeling that if I just put in a little more effort, I'll get through this hurdle. The remaining two hurdles will definitely be more difficult, so now is really not the right time to have a baby.

"Wait a little longer. Once I've completely taken over the Immortal Abode, I'll put having children on the agenda."

"Honey, there's no rush. My mom has been urging me several times, but let's do things at our own pace. Other people's opinions don't matter. It's getting late, let's get some rest."

It's almost one o'clock now. Although cultivators don't need to sleep every day,

However, since they got married, the couple has never missed a day of practicing together.

One benefit is that it effectively enhances one's skill. Another is that it can also satisfy one's physical needs; Xiao Lingfeng now deeply understands the wonders of it all.

On the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year, heavy snow began to fall again over the base. The weather was so cold that water would freeze instantly when splashed.

Jian Ning lay in bed, not wanting to get out. Days like this were perfect for sleeping in.

"I'll go out and sweep the snow in the yard, otherwise it'll pile up too thick and we won't be able to open the door later," Xiao Lingfeng said, getting dressed and getting out of bed.

Jian Ning hesitated for a moment, then got up as well. "Let's build a snowman, the weather's perfect."

"Let's wait until the snow stops. It's snowing quite heavily right now." Xiao Lingfeng pressed her back into the blankets. Jian Ning then lay back down as well. While Xiao Lingfeng went out to shovel snow, they entered the immortal abode.

Since the time it takes to clear the levels is different from the flow rate outside, I'll take advantage of my good mood and clear the seventh level first.

An invisible, strange fire, emanating a chilling aura, burned away the impurities within the ore; this step was extremely important.

Purification, shaping, and then melting it in the furnace—every step was executed with extreme precision. Jian Ning herself felt that she was handling the forging process with great ease today. It seemed that success was within reach.

His hands moved swiftly, forming hand seals to guide the sword within the forging furnace, causing it to condense spiritual runes. This step was crucial; he had failed here before, and he couldn't afford to be distracted.

Two hours passed in the blink of an eye. The flames inside the furnace burned even more fiercely, making faint crackling sounds.

Jian Ning's forehead was covered in sweat. Her spiritual power was clearly not enough to last until the end. She quickly waved her hand, and a large number of spirit stones appeared around her. She absorbed them while carefully using her spiritual power to guide the sword in the forging furnace to take shape completely.

At that moment, Jian Ning waved her hand, and the lid of the weapon-refining furnace flew off with a whoosh, and the sword inside flew out as well, landing directly in the boiling water next to it.

The newly forged sword was extremely hot, and sudden cooling would definitely damage the magical weapon. Therefore, Jian Ning prepared hot water in advance and kept it heated, all for this moment of quenching the sword.

It took a long time for the steam rising from the boiling water to slowly dissipate. Jian Ning strode forward, reached out, and drew the sword. After carefully examining it from head to toe, she finally smiled slightly.

The sword in her hand gleamed faintly, revealing itself to be a rare, high-grade spiritual weapon. Her painstaking research over the past few months had certainly paid off.

The aged voice from the Linglong Treasure Pavilion also rang out immediately afterward.

"Fifth Glass, congratulations on passing the seventh level. Now, let's take a look at the rewards you received."

"Ten pieces of star sulfur iron, five pieces of dragon-patterned black gold, one piece of Five Elements Immortal Gold, and one manual of weapon forging."

As she spoke, these items appeared one by one in front of Jian Ning.

Although I didn't know what some of them were for, since they were being given out as rewards, they must be good items. Without hesitation, I reached out and put them all into my storage bracelet.

"Thanks, level eight, I'll go check it out next."

As Jian Ning spoke, she put away all the items used for weapon forging. The newly forged sword was also placed into her storage bracelet, which she planned to give to Xiao Lingfeng.

After all, this was the first high-grade spiritual weapon he had ever crafted. Of course, he should give it to his beloved. Full of fighting spirit, he strode towards the eighth floor.