Chapter 11: Home and FamilyThis could no longer be called a Secret Realm. It was their shared home.During their first year trapped in the Secret Realm, they built a Cultivation Cave, cleared a medicinal field, planted several types of Spiritual Plants, even dug a fishpond, and planted a few fruit trees. Seeing that Xiao Jinqi’s swordsmanship had regressed—even his basic sword swings were no longer standard—Yan Yuheng decided to teach him personally.In their second year trapped, their Spiritual Plants bore fruit. They discovered a peculiar Formation with fluctuations of spatial elements within it. Whenever he had time, Yan Yuheng would attempt to decipher it.In their third year trapped, Yan Yuheng crafted him a leisure set of five items: a swing, a reclining chair, a hammock, along with a table and fruit platter specifically for snacks. When tired from cultivation, Xiao Jinqi would lie down and read novels for a while.In their fourth year trapped, Xiao Jinqi broke through to the Golden Core Stage. The relationship between the two grew increasingly intimate. Xiao Jinqi began calling him "Brother Heng," while Yan Yuheng referred to him as "Xiao Bao." Back in their childhood at the sect, many had called him "Xiao Bao," which gradually became "Xiao Bao." As they grew older, fewer people used that name.Now, it was their fifth year trapped in the Secret Realm.All of Yan Yuheng’s knowledge about the Azure Cloud Fruit came from books; he had never actually witnessed the effects this fruit would have on the human body, so he remained deeply concerned. Every day, he observed and recorded the development process of the embryo.It was as if a membrane had attached itself to the abdomen. This membrane automatically absorbed nutrients, swelling and growing larger day by day.Both of them took great care to nurture the seedling.The usual Black Iron Sword used for sword practice was replaced with a newly carved wooden sword. Practice time was reduced from two hours to one, and the range of movements became much smaller."Brother Heng, let’s stop. It’s so hot—I’m going to take a bath.""Do you need my help?" Yan Yuheng sheathed his sword and stepped forward to tidy Xiao Jinqi’s disheveled hair.Xiao Jinqi shot him a glare and brushed his hand away. "No need. It’s not like I don’t have hands.""By the way, Brother Heng, do you think we should expand the Cultivation Cave?" Those restless hands once again settled on the soft waist."Mhm, you go take your bath first. I’ll handle it." The hands lingered, giving a couple more strokes before finally withdrawing.Xiao Jinqi felt this man’s face was growing thicker by the day…Considering they would soon have an additional person living with them, Yan Yuheng expanded the Cultivation Cave to twice its original size.He also went out and captured several Demonic Beasts called White Egret Beasts. The meat of these beasts wasn’t tasty, but their feathers were dense and soft, making them perfect for nesting. (White Egret Beast: How noble of you, how impressive!)Both of them were Cultivators and usually consumed Inedia Pills. Yan Yuheng was now at the peak of the Golden Core Stage and would soon break through. He needed to choose a location far away for his breakthrough. When Xiao Jinqi broke through to the Golden Core Stage earlier, the heavenly tribulation was no different from the outside world, and Yan Yuheng expected the same for himself.But the little one probably couldn’t eat Inedia Pills. He needed to find some real food.Thus, he gathered every edible fruit, big or small, from the Secret Realm.Inside the Secret Realm, there were no changing seasons; every day was as mild and gentle as spring.Three hundred days later, the fruit ripened and fell.The membrane had stretched to an enormous size. So large that it eventually began to dry and harden, finally shattering like paper.Brushing away the fragments revealed a tiny person, with grape-like eyes curiously observing the world.Xiao Jinqi and Yan Yuheng exchanged glances.After the membrane shattered, a complete little belly was exposed. Aside from being even fairer than before, there was no other change at all.Xiao Jinqi poked the little baby's cheek. "Wow, so soft."Yan Yuheng cast a Cleansing Spell nearby, then took out a towel soaked in warm water and gently wiped the baby's entire body.The little one lay in the cradle, with pinkish-white skin and an adorably soft face that melted Xiao Jinqi's heart. He wanted to hold the baby but worried his clumsy hands might hurt the little one."Xiao Bao, it's alright. I'll teach you how to hold him in a moment."Yan Yuheng retrieved some fruit he had prepared earlier, mashed it to extract the juice, and fed it to the baby.He then took out a small garment and dressed the baby. Resources were limited in the Secret Realm, so this little outfit was made by cutting and resewing his own Dharma Robe."Brother Heng, I want the baby to take your surname. Please give him a name!" This was something Xiao Jinqi had thought about for a long time. At first, he also considered having the baby take his own surname, but Yan Yuheng seemed more like a good father—handling everything personally and considering every detail thoroughly."Then let's call him Yan Xinglin. May he be as bright as the stars and moon, with a brilliant future ahead."

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