Chapter 147: Attention

Chapter 147: Chapter 147: Attention

After drinking the Spiritual Spring Water, Qiao Suluo instantly felt her body become much lighter and brimming with energy. All of her earlier fatigue dissipated completely.

"This Spiritual Spring Water is quite magical. It tastes excellent, and it makes my body feel incredibly light and comfortable," she remarked.

"That’s only natural," the system replied. "Drinking Spiritual Spring Water brings nothing but benefits to the body. When you drink water daily, you can mix in a few drops. You can also add some when watering the vegetables planted in the front and back yards. It will nourish the crops, accelerating their growth and maturity. Crops irrigated with Spiritual Spring Water will have a vastly superior taste once harvested, and they’ll be far more nutritious—eating them will greatly benefit your health."

Hearing this, Qiao Suluo’s expression shifted. "Does that mean I can boil Spiritual Spring Water to mix baby formula for my two cubs?"

She had used her points to redeem the highest quality formula from the Space Mall, which contained all kinds of essential nutrients.

"Of course you can," the system answered. "Spiritual Spring Water is superior to regular water. However, there is only this small pool of it. Once it’s used up, it’s gone.

"But if you form a Contract with a Beast Husband for the first time, the space will issue a reward. Perhaps the volume of Spiritual Spring Water will increase. Additionally, if you give birth to more cubs, there will be further rewards."

Qiao Suluo exchanged some points for wheat seeds in the Space Mall and planted an acre of land. She then exited the space, grabbed a water dipper, and went back inside to scoop out a dipper full of Spiritual Spring Water.

Bai Qianluo sat nearby, sewing tiny clothes while keeping watch over Qiao Suluo. He had seen her enter her space twice, having no idea what she was up to. He figured that as long as she was safe, nothing else mattered.

Qiao Suluo used the dipper to pour the Spiritual Spring Water into a teapot, then filled a teacup. She picked up the cup and walked over to Bai Qianluo.

Bai Qianluo looked at her with a mix of doting affection and helplessness. "What is it?"

She handed him the teacup. "Drink this first."

Bai Qianluo didn’t even ask what it was; he took it and drank it straight down.

"There, I drank it. Now hurry back to bed and rest properly." Bai Qianluo was terrified she might exhaust herself. Saying this, he set down his needle and cloth, preparing to carry her to the bed.

But just as he moved, he let out a surprised gasp.

Qiao Suluo blinked, watching him with an expectant gaze.

Realizing what had just happened in hindsight, Bai Qianluo asked, "What kind of water is this? Not only does it taste incredible, but it also makes my body feel extremely comfortable. It’s as if a warm Spiritual Energy is flowing through my meridians." Even the Inner Strength in his Dantian had visibly strengthened.

Qiao Suluo smiled. "This is the Spiritual Spring Water from my space. Drinking it is excellent for your body. Have some more."

She planned to save some for Chu Moyuan and Tushan Feishang. She also intended to fill a few bamboo tubes to send to Gu Songlan and Yue Hanzheng.

"Alright."

After Bai Qianluo took another drink, the shock and disbelief in his heart only deepened.

At a residence not far away.

Yue Hanzheng was currently helping Gu Songlan grind herbs. However, he seemed rather distracted, nearly injuring his hand in a moment of carelessness.

Dongqing returned from outside. Seeing Yue Hanzheng like this, he said, "Mr. Yue, you’ve seemed absent-minded all day. Is there something on your mind?"

"No, it’s nothing."

Despite his words, Yue Hanzheng’s gaze involuntarily drifted toward the door. An indescribable hint of anticipation seemed to linger in his eyes.

Catching his expression, Dongqing seemed to understand. "Mr. Yue, Miss Qiao probably won’t be coming around for the next few days. Did you not know? I just passed by Miss Qiao’s courtyard and heard that she gave birth to two peacock cubs. She will definitely be extremely busy during this time, so she won’t have a moment to spare to deliver food. Speaking of which, if you care about Miss Qiao so much, why did you keep a straight face and barely say a word whenever she visited before?"

Although Yue Hanzheng’s attitude toward Miss Qiao had improved significantly and he no longer spewed harsh remarks, the man never offered a single pleasant word, nor did he smile much at her.

"I... I..." Yue Hanzheng stammered. He simply didn’t know what to say. He hadn’t intentionally kept a straight face; he just never smiled on a regular day.

"Is... is she doing well?" he finally asked.

Dongqing nodded. "She’s doing great. This is water Miss Qiao provided—one bamboo tube per person. You should drink it in a bit. Let me tell you, if you want to go back, you need to treat Miss Qiao better. Giving birth to two peacock cubs at once proves her fertility is incredibly strong.

"If other males find out, they’ll be lining up to become Miss Qiao’s Beast Husband; it’ll just depend on whether she fancies them or not. You need to act fast. If you keep acting so aloof, what will you do if she stops paying attention to you? I heard Mr. Que has returned to the Capital City. Miss Qiao might even take her peacock cubs to the Capital City as well."

Listening to Dongqing’s lecture, Yue Hanzheng felt a stir of unease for the first time.

He knew Dongqing was right. Even Young Master Gu treated Qiao Suluo with an excellent attitude. A while ago, she would have food delivered to them every single day, and occasionally, she would drop by in person. Every dish she cooked was so delicious that, over time, he naturally realized he had deeply misunderstood her. Moreover, he increasingly felt that she was completely different from the woman she used to be.

Seeing Yue Hanzheng turn pale, Dongqing scratched the back of his head, feeling his words might have been too harsh. He softened his tone. "Don’t worry. Miss Qiao promised to heal your legs, so she’ll definitely come by to check on them. You’ll still get to see her. When the time comes, you have to seize the opportunity. You absolutely cannot act so coldly again. She’s a female, after all—she holds a status we males can never compare to. Where in the world would you find a female constantly coaxing a male?"

Yue Hanzheng didn’t reply, but he took Dongqing’s words to heart.

After talking for so long, Dongqing felt his mouth go dry. He unstoppered his bamboo tube and took a sip. Instantly, a look of utter amazement washed over his face. "What kind of tea is this? Why does it taste so good?"

Qiao Suluo hadn’t wanted to expose the existence of the Spiritual Spring Water to others, so she used it to brew tea. This way, people would merely assume it was a unique tea blend.

"Mr. Yue, take a sip quickly. It’s absolutely delicious."

Urged by Dongqing, Yue Hanzheng took a sip. The sweet, refreshing taste brought a look of astonishment to his face, prompting him to drink several more mouthfuls.

When he finished, he felt a sudden, intense burning sensation flare up in his legs. The sensation was incredibly vivid. His heart trembled violently. Could his legs truly be healed?

Inside the Peacock Family’s estate in the Capital City.

The Peacock Family’s ancestral hall suddenly emitted a brilliant, dazzling green light—the exact vibrant shade of a peacock’s feather. Seeing this radiant glow, every member of the Peacock Family was struck with sheer horror and awe.

"An ancestral manifestation! This means our Peacock Family is about to usher in a new era of prosperity."

The clan elders of the Peacock Family rushed toward the ancestral hall, one after another, their faces flushed with excitement. However, the moment they stepped inside, a lingering phantom appeared suspended in midair.

The elders instantly fell to their knees in deep reverence. "We pay our respects to the ancestor."

This was a soul fragment left behind by their forebear to protect the Peacock Family. The ancestor would not manifest over trivial matters; there must be an event of paramount importance for him to appear now.

The phantom spoke, "Our Peacock Family has welcomed a pair of pure-blooded peacock twins. They possess tremendous innate talent and are the key to the future prosperity of our bloodline. I strictly command you all to protect them with the utmost importance. See to it without fail."