But he had other plans in mind: the reason he couldn't hire experts wasn't because they weren't greedy for money, but simply because the amount they offered wasn't enough to tempt him.
In just a few days, with generous rewards for hard work, seven or eight people were found, and their abilities were soon put to the test.
Tonight, the sky is full of stars, the moon is bright, and the gentle breeze promises good weather tomorrow.
But this tranquility did not last long.
Suddenly, the weather changed drastically. A fierce wind howled, the trees rustled, the stars were covered by dark clouds, the entire sky was plunged into extreme darkness, and thunder roared in our ears.
Every unusual phenomenon tells everyone that a storm has arrived.
Shops along the street began to close in droves, and pedestrians hurriedly sought shelter from the wind and rain.
Fu Huaijin held Su Yuxi in his arms, nestled by the window where they sat, listening to the thunder that roared through the sky, watching the scene that looked like the end of the world, and holding each other's hands tightly.
"Fu Huaijin, do you think they can win?"
The celestial phenomenon looks rather frightening; it's terrifying to look at. If she loses, will she still be able to fight against those people?
Fu Huaijin pulled her into a tight embrace, kissing her face with his warm lips, his voice firm as a rock, "Yes, we can, we definitely can."
However, whether it will work out or not will only be known at dawn.
Before long, dawn had broken, but both sides had vanished without a trace, and no one knew the outcome of the battle.
When Su Yuxi heard the news, she was filled with unease. Whether the person was dead or alive, there had to be some news.
Or perhaps our own people are no match for the enemy?
After all, those people had a lot of treasures in their hands. If it weren't for the child in her belly that day, she might not have been able to come out safely.
Whether it was due to the baby in her womb or not, she was in a very low mood for several days. According to the baby, they wanted to go on stage themselves and absorb all the cultivation of those people for their own use.
But she refused; she didn't want her child to become an anomaly who could only absorb the cultivation power of others.
Until today, a special person came.
Under the lights, the newcomer took off her baseball cap and sunglasses, revealing a bewitching yet alluring face. She slightly raised her chin and smiled charmingly: "Little girl, don't you recognize your older sister?"
Su Yuxi covered her mouth in shock, her eyes shining with disbelief. She rushed forward and excitedly threw herself into her arms, hugging her tightly. Her eyes immediately reddened: "Sister Chichi, it really is you! I missed you so much! Where did you go before? Why didn't you say anything? I called you but you didn't answer. You scared me to death, you know?"
Especially after learning that there was a force behind them that wanted to capture them for research, they felt that the outside world was terrifying.
At the time, she did suspect that Sister Chichi might have been kidnapped, but thankfully, she has now returned safely.
"Be careful with your stomach." Seeing her so reckless, Hu Chichi gently supported her shoulders with both hands, trying to stop her from moving so much.
Su Yuxi stepped out of her arms, nudging her round belly against her, her face showing a touch of maternal tenderness: "No, the baby isn't that fragile."
"She can jump and bounce around as if she's not pregnant."
Seeing her carefree and happy demeanor, Hu Chichi couldn't help but think to himself, "It's still best to be more careful."
“The little girl has grown up and is going to be a mother. The last time I saw you, you were alone, but now there are three of you.”
Su Yuxi blushed slightly and scratched the back of her head shyly: "Yeah."
Suddenly, as if she remembered something, she asked the question that had been bothering her: "Hey, by the way, Sister Chichi, do you know why my baby hasn't come out even though I've been pregnant for so long?"
Hu Chichi looked at the swollen belly, his eyes darkening slightly: "Yes! When the time comes, it will naturally come out..."
What could Su Yuxi say when she heard this? After all, that's what her father was like.
"Forget it, let them be. It's fine as long as it's in my belly."
"Sister Chichi, let me tell you..." She grabbed Hu Chichi's arm and began to pour out her grievances, bitterly denouncing Azu's cruelty towards her.
She trusted the man who raised her wholeheartedly, but in the end, he stabbed her in the back twice and played her for a fool.
Su Yuxi poured out all the grievances she had kept hidden in her heart to her.
Hu Chichi had been listening attentively the whole time. When the topic turned to the children, Su Yuxi paused, took a sip of herbal tea to clear her throat, and asked, "Sister Chichi, could you help me contact Azu?"
She had a thousand questions she wanted to ask him, and she was about to burst if she couldn't get them out soon.
Hu Chichi shook his head, his tone tinged with fear: "He's been very busy lately, traveling all over the country. Just tell me what's wrong."
Disappointment was clearly visible in Su Yuxi's eyes. She pointed to her stomach and lowered her voice, "Sister Chichi..."
She hesitated, her fists clenching unconsciously, but finally decided to tell her the truth: "The baby in this belly can absorb a person's cultivation..."
Upon hearing this, Hu Chichi's red lips parted slightly. Her reaction under the light was strange, as if she was surprised, yet also as if she had been mentally prepared.
"So... are you planning to have them?"
Su Yuxi's pleasant mood gradually cooled down, and she looked at this older sister with wariness: "Of course I want to."
"This is my child." What mother would abandon her own child?
"I will not let anyone hurt them."
Hu Chichi saw through her misunderstanding and gently patted her forehead: "What are you thinking? No one will hurt your child. Since you've decided to have the baby, I will make sure they are born safely."
Su Yuxi's wariness instantly vanished. She hugged her arm and nestled her head against her shoulder in a coquettish tone, saying, "Sister Chichi, I knew you were the best to me. You have no idea how naughty these two little rascals are..."
When Fu Huaijin entered, he was greeted by a warm and slightly playful scene.
He had a neutral impression of Hu Chichi, but he disliked Su Yuxi making such intimate gestures with other people, especially women.
When Su Yuxi saw Fu Huaijin return, she immediately got up from the sofa and ran to him with light steps, as cheerful as a little butterfly. Her face was full of happy smiles: "Fu Huaijin, you're back. Look, my sister has come back to see me."
Fu Huaijin glanced at Hu Chichi, gave her a polite nod, and then turned his gaze to Su Yuxi's face: "Well, I still have some things to do. You talk to your sister first."
“Okay, go ahead and get busy.” Su Yuxi nodded obediently.
The man took a few steps forward, then suddenly turned back, stood in front of her, and gently patted her belly, his voice full of affection: "Don't bother Mommy, go to sleep obediently, or I'll spank your little bottom."
After a gentle warning, Fu Huaijin kissed her on the corner of her mouth again: "Alright, I'm going upstairs."
Su Yuxi smiled sweetly, as if she were filled with happiness. She turned around and went back to the sofa, and started talking about the baby in her belly again.
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