After settling those children, Lin Luoluo went to check on the grain sales.
Lin Zhong had just finished negotiating with the owners of several grain shops and was arranging for them to collect their grain. When he saw Lin Luoluo arrive, he hurried over to greet her.
“Master, you came at just the right time. These jade artifacts and silver—should we transport them back first?”
“Let’s wait until everything is finished, then take them back together.”
By late afternoon, all the grain in the warehouse had been sold out, yet there was still a long line of people waiting outside. When they were informed that the grain had already been sold out, they could only sigh helplessly and head to the grain shops to buy more expensive grain instead.
After returning to the inn with the silver and jade from the sales, Lin Luoluo immediately stored everything inside the Space, afraid that thieves might set their sights on it.
Since she was covered in sweat, she entered the Space to freshen up. The moment she stepped inside, something leaped into her arms.
“Master, you finally came to see me! I’ve been so bored that mushrooms are practically growing on my head! I’ve already harvested these crops several times!”
Lin Luoluo was astonished. Only two days had passed outside, yet the Space had already gone through so many harvests. It seemed that not only had the Space expanded, but the flow of time inside had also accelerated.
“But I did come in, didn’t I? Besides, only two days have passed outside.”
She hugged Bai Ling and stroked its soft fur. Bai Ling looked thoroughly content.
“Be good and play by yourself for a while. I’m going to take a bath, then I’ll come back and play with you.”
After saying that, she bent down and gently set it on the ground.
After her bath, Lin Luoluo felt refreshed and much lighter.
Now that Bai Ling took care of everything inside the Space, she had nothing else to do. She picked up a martial arts manual and began practicing.
No matter what era she lived in, only by becoming stronger herself could she protect the people around her.
“Bai Ling, do you think there’ll come a day when I can defeat the martial arts masters of this world in a single move?”
Exhausted, Lin Luoluo lay on the grass and looked at Bai Ling beside her.
“Of course. These martial arts manuals were collected by the High God while cultivating in the mortal world. Besides, you have the Space, the Spirit Spring, and the High God’s pills. Forget defeating martial arts masters—you could dominate this entire world.”
As it spoke, Bai Ling proudly lifted its little fox-like head.
“Hehe… I’m not that ambitious. I just want to protect my younger brother, my younger sister, and my babies, and let them grow up safely while living carefree lives.”
“Master, perhaps one day you’ll even come with me to the Immortal Cultivation World.”
“I’d rather not. I think being an ordinary person is quite nice. The life of an immortal is far too long. When everyone you care about is gone, and only you remain alive, that would be an unbearably painful thing.”
Bai Ling looked at her with innocent confusion, unable to understand her way of thinking. Since it couldn’t figure it out, it simply gave up, curled up on the grass, and closed its eyes for a nap.
Seeing that it had fallen asleep, Lin Luoluo got up and took another bath before leaving the Space.
That evening, everyone gathered together for dinner. Seeing how energetic Lin Luoluo had been these past few days, Divine Doctor Zhou asked her to extend her hand so he could check her pulse.
Divine Doctor Zhou knew she had her own secrets. He never asked questions and acted as though he knew nothing. Likewise, Lin Luoluo had never deliberately hidden anything from him.
Although she knew that with the Spiritual Spring Water her babies would be fine, she did not object and simply extended her hand.
“Hm…”
Divine Doctor Zhou frowned and then asked her to switch hands so he could examine her pulse again.
He continued checking for a long time—so long that everyone began to wonder whether something was wrong with the babies. Their hearts tightened with worry.
Only Lin Luoluo remained completely calm.
After releasing her wrist, everyone looked at him nervously, waiting for his answer.
Divine Doctor Zhou raised an eyebrow.
“The babies are fine. They’re very healthy.”
Hearing that, everyone finally relaxed and let out a sigh of relief.
But before they had fully calmed down, he added,
“Congratulations, girl. You’re carrying twins.”
“Twins?”
Aunt Zhong asked.
Divine Doctor Zhou nodded.
“Grandpa Divine Doctor, does twins mean there are two babies?”
Lin Wanwan asked.
“Oh! Then I’m getting another niece or nephew!”
Lin Zirui exclaimed.
“That’s right! Maybe it’ll be a young master and a young miss. Then Miss will have both a son and a daughter.”
Chun Tao chimed in.
“Our Master is amazing. Two babies in one pregnancy!”
The young men all began discussing excitedly at once.
Meanwhile, Lin Zhong instructed the waiter to prepare more dishes so everyone could celebrate this wonderful news together.
As for Lin Luoluo, her mind contained only one sentence:
You’re carrying twins.
It took her quite a while to recover from the shock.
She gently placed a hand on her stomach, her face filled with a joyful smile.
How wonderful. She had two babies.
When Aunt Zhong heard the news, she was both delighted and worried.
“Divine Doctor Zhou, would it be possible for you to stay with us until Master gives birth? Childbirth is already like walking through the gates of death for a woman, let alone with twins.”
As she asked, she voiced the worries weighing heavily on her heart.
Hearing Aunt Zhong’s words, Lin Luoluo also froze.
That’s right. In this ancient world, there’s no such thing as a cesarean section. Giving birth naturally to twins would indeed carry considerable risk.
Knowing what she was thinking, Bai Ling’s voice echoed from within the Space.
“Master, don’t worry. As long as I’m here, nothing will happen to you.”
With Bai Ling’s reassurance, Lin Luoluo finally relaxed.
“I originally intended to stay until the girl gives birth anyway. Rest assured, with this old man here, there won’t be any problems.”
Only then did Aunt Zhong finally put her mind at ease.
As for Lin Luoluo, once she learned he intended to stay, her eyes began darting around mischievously.
“Old man, do you accept female disciples?”
“A female disciple? I’ve never taken one before, but if she has talent, it’s not impossible.”
“Then what do you think of Wanwan?”
Divine Doctor Zhou raised an eyebrow and glanced at Lin Wanwan.
Lin Wanwan’s eyes sparkled as she looked at him expectantly.
“She’s not bad. But to become my disciple, she still falls a little short.”
Upon hearing this, Lin Wanwan lowered her head in disappointment.
“Old man, then what about this? Can it make you make an exception?”
Lin Luoluo took out an alchemy formula from the Space and waved it in front of him.
Divine Doctor Zhou accepted it and began reading.
The more he read, the more shocked he became.
“This… this is a lost ancient alchemy formula! Girl, where did you get this?”
He grabbed Lin Luoluo’s hand excitedly and questioned her.
“I have many more formulas like this. As for where they came from… I’m afraid I can’t tell you.”
“My apologies. This old man was too presumptuous.”
“So, old man, will you make an exception?”
“Yes! Absolutely! Our little Wanwan is intelligent and clever. I’ve wanted to take her as my disciple for a long time!”
The abrupt change in attitude made Lin Luoluo twitch the corner of her mouth, though she chose not to expose him.
She winked at Lin Wanwan.
Immediately, Lin Wanwan knelt with a thud before Divine Doctor Zhou.
“Master, please accept your disciple’s respects.”
As she spoke, she kowtowed three times with loud thumps.
Chun Tao hurriedly poured a cup of tea and handed it to Lin Wanwan.
Holding the cup with both hands, Lin Wanwan raised it respectfully above her head.
“Master, please drink some tea.”
Divine Doctor Zhou accepted the cup and took a sip.
“Very well. Since you have entered my school, once you have learned medicine, you must never use your skills to harm others. As for healing the sick and saving lives, simply do your utmost.”
“Your disciple will faithfully follow Master’s teachings!”
“Good. You may rise. Starting tomorrow, you will study alongside your senior brother.”
“Yes, Master!”
After completing the ceremony, Divine Doctor Zhou leaned toward Lin Luoluo with a flattering smile and whispered,
“Girl, about that alchemy formula…”
Lin Luoluo smiled helplessly and handed him the formula in her hand.
“Take it. Study this one first. I’ll give you the rest later.”
Divine Doctor Zhou carefully accepted the formula and tucked it into his robes as though it were a priceless treasure. He quickly finished his dinner and hurried back to his room to study it.
After Divine Doctor Zhou left, Lin Wanwan hugged Lin Luoluo’s arm and spoke coquettishly.
“Big Sister, thank you! I’ll definitely study hard.”
“There’s no need to thank me. All I want is for all of you to be safe and happy. Now go eat.”
Lin Luoluo smiled as she gently rubbed her head.