Inside the room, Mrs. Xiao was equally astonished by the sudden surge of strength she possessed, which seemed almost uncontrollable.
Shortly after, she saw Xiao Zhan rushing back in, and she quickly stood up.
"Brother Zhan, are you alright?"
"I'm fine. How about you, Xue'er?"
"I'm not sure... It just feels like I've returned to the time when we first met."
As she spoke, Mrs. Xiao raised one hand, and a vortex of Dou Qi began to swirl in her palm.
Seeing Mrs. Xiao in such a relaxed and comfortable state, Xiao Zhan fell into deep thought.
The time when they first met? That was naturally when both he and Xue'er were young, vigorous, and in the peak of health.
Upon closer inspection, Xiao Zhan could visibly notice that Mrs. Xiao's appearance was becoming increasingly youthful.
Originally a frail pregnant woman in her thirties, she now looked like a young woman in her early twenties.
If it weren't for her prominent belly, one might truly doubt her age.
What on earth was going on?
Xiao Zhan was utterly perplexed. He had only been gone for a few minutes, hadn't he? While Xiao Zhan was deeply puzzled, inside Mrs. Xiao's womb—
Xiao Chong yawned and said, "Hmm, my mother's health should be about right now. Finally, I can sleep peacefully."
A child's body is prone to drowsiness, even in the womb.
Although Xiao Chong was eager to cultivate and have some fun, when sleepiness struck, there was no question about it—sleep!
Meanwhile, in the Xiao residence, everyone was in an uproar.
Even the elders of the Xiao family had confirmed a very serious issue!
Mrs. Xiao's Dou Qi cultivation had actually reached the peak of the Dou Shi level? How was that possible?
When a woman is pregnant, without the support of rare treasures and medicinal pills, it's already good if her cultivation doesn't regress, let alone improve.
Especially for a loving mother like Mrs. Xiao, who used her Dou Qi to nourish her child.
But now, Mrs. Xiao had directly reached the peak of the Dou Shi level, just one step away from becoming a Great Dou Shi. This was too strange!
However, Mrs. Xiao was equally unclear about why she had become like this. It seemed that when she used her Dou Qi to touch her child, she had transformed.
Hearing this description, Xiao Zhan exclaimed in delight:
"Could it be that this change was brought about by our child!"
The elders nearby couldn't help but roll their eyes in unison.
Clan Leader, don't get too carried away.
Your third child hasn't even been born yet. How could it bring about any changes?
Nevertheless, the Xiao family quickly summoned the doctor who hadn't gone far.
After hearing about the bizarre situation, the doctor shook his head with a wry smile.
"I'm sorry, I'm just a physician. I can't understand this issue. You'd better call a professional alchemist."
"Quickly, go to the Miteer Auction House in Wutan City and invite Master Gu Ni! I'll cover the cost, no matter how high!"
"Yes!" Seeing the anxious look on Xiao Zhan's face and the strange demeanor of the clan leader's wife, the elders didn't think too much about it.
Given the current situation, they were all at a loss and could only seek out a professional!
Moreover, the child in the wife's womb was a matter concerning the next young clan leader of the Xiao family, so it had to be handled properly!
Soon, the second elder took a sum of money and hurried off to the auction house.
Not long after, a young alchemist in a blue robe appeared in the clan leader's residence. It was Master Gu Ni, the alchemist from the auction house.
At this time, Master Gu Ni was only a first-grade alchemist. Though he was quite young, the pride of an alchemist was evident on his face.
The other members of the clan didn't pay much attention to this. In their small city of Wutan, a first-grade alchemist was already a highly esteemed figure.
"Let me make this clear, I'm not here because of your money. I'm here to check on the condition of your clan leader's wife."
"After all, during her pregnancy, she has never absorbed any rare treasures or pills, yet her strength has risen from barely reaching the Dou Zhe level to the peak of Dou Shi. I've never heard of such a thing."
The Miteer Auction House's branch in Wutan City maintained an absolutely neutral stance. They weren't short on money and naturally wouldn't accept any commission that involved taking money to do a job.
What truly piqued Gu Ni's curiosity was the unusual condition of Xiao's mother.
Coupled with the well-known pride of alchemists, the members of the Xiao family didn't say anything about Gu Ni's attitude and simply continued to lead the way.
Though still young, Gu Ni, who hadn't yet seen Xiao's mother, confidently stated,"Based on my speculation, your clan leader's wife must have accidentally consumed some rare treasure for nourishing the body but failed to recognize it."
"Her body is only now showing changes, which means she must have taken it not long ago. I'll take a look in a moment."
As he spoke, Gu Ni was led by the members of the Xiao family to the main hall, where Xiao's mother, in excellent health, was waiting.
After exchanging a few polite words, Gu Ni took Xiao's mother's pulse and observed her complexion.
For a moment, everyone in the Xiao residence held their breath.
After all, none of them knew whether the current condition of the clan leader's wife was good or bad!The next second, Gu Ni, who had been confident, suddenly wore a look of utter shock!
Seeing Gu Ni's expression, Xiao's mother panicked and anxiously asked,"Master Gu Ni, is the situation serious?"
"Yes, it's very serious..."
Gu Ni took a deep breath and explained succinctly,"Your child is currently cultivating Dou Qi inside your womb!"
"What!"
Hearing this, everyone in the Xiao residence couldn't help but widen their eyes in disbelief.
Was the clan leader's offspring this extraordinary?They hadn't even been born yet and were already cultivating?!Xiao's mother also wore an incredulous expression, looking down at her belly, her delicate hand gently caressing it.
"My child is cultivating inside my womb?"
Xiao Zhan was the first to step forward and ask,"Master Gu Ni? Is this really true?"
Gu Ni nodded in response.
"Although it is indeed hard to believe, based on what I am sensing right now, it truly seems to be the case!"
"As for the Dou Qi of a peak Dou Master that I am sensing, it doesn't entirely belong to you. It is very likely that it belongs to the child in your womb."