Chapter thirty-seven:A way.

❝Sister!! ❞Xia Mi'er screamed in pain.

❝It's alright, breathe in and out. I want warm water, towels and scissors. Wang Shu, out. ❞Yu An ordered as she walked and positioned between her sisters legs.

❝I'll be at the door. ❞Wang Shu said and walked out of the room.

Mei and Rin brought the items Yu An requested.

Yu An undressed Xia Mi'er's lower half.

❝I never thought I'll have to help someone give birth. ❞ she mumbled.

Xia Mi'er was panting and screaming.

❝Inhale and push while exhaling. ❞Yu An said looking at her sister who nodded and did as instructed.

❝I see the head, it's getting out. ❞Yu An said and placed a hand under the baby's head to support it.

After more pushing the baby was completely out. Yu An held the baby gently with both her hands so she can supports his body and his head.

❝Rin, take the scissors and cut the ombilical cord. ❞Yu An said looking at Rin.

Rin took the pair of scissors and hesitantly cut where Yu An told her to.

❝Good. You have to push the placenta out and we are done. ❞Yu An said giving her sister a look before attending to the crying, slimy baby in her hands.

Xia Mi'er pushed the placenta out and exhaled tired.

❝You've gone good.❞Yu An said as she cleaned and wrapped the boy in a towel. ❝It's a boy.❞

Xia Mi'er struggled to sit on her ass and held her hands out. Yu An placed the baby in her hands and showed her how to hold it correct.

❝I'll leave you alone with him. ❞Yu An said turning around.

❝Thank you sister... ❞Xia Mi'er said with guilt in her heart.

Yu An kept silent and left the room together with Mei and Rin.

❝How it is? ❞Lizhui asked.

❝Both are fine. ❞Yu An said.

❝What are going to do? ❞Wang Shu asked referring to Yu An's endangered spiritual core.

❝We'll see. Sister's husband has been taken by the one behind this, send people to search for him and call my brother here. We'll talk about it after. ❞Yu An said staring at nothing.

She was worried about her spiritual core, without it she couldn't be a cultivator. Something must be done.

❝All right. Lizhui, I'll leave the searching for you. I'll sent a letter to Xia Liuxian. ❞Wang Shu ordered.

Lizhui bowed his head, glared at the two one last time and left to search for Xia Mi'er's husband.

Yu An went into the garden and sat on the grass. Without realizing she dozed off.

❝Uh? ❞Yu An asked looking around.

She was in the middle of a dense fog.

❝Seems like you need help. ❞ a voice located behind Yu An said.

Yu An turned her head and saw a shadow that felt familiar.

❝Wait, aren't you Xiao's dark energy? ❞Yu An asked narrowing her eyes.

❝That's right. I came into your dream to tell you how to save yourself. Demonic cultivation. ❞

Yu An thought about it.

❝I see, it's indeed a way so save my spiritual core. ❞Yu An said.

❝It's the only way. Only a demonic cultivator can create a demonic spiritual core that will replace the one you have. ❞

❝But you won't be able to cultivate like the others after. ❞the shadow continued.

❝I know.❞Yu An replied.

❝The dark pit it's filled with demonic energy, go there and you're surely going to become a demonic cultivator. Bring Xiao along, I would love some demonic energy myself. ❞

Yu An gave the shadow a suspicios look.

❝What are your intentions with the boy? ❞Yu An asked.

❝I like him, that's why I chose him. Such hateful energy in a small boy, he'll be powerful in the future. ❞

❝Then... what are you? ❞Yu An asked.

❝You can call me a demon. ❞ the shadow said revealing a smile with sharp teeth.

❝I see. ❞

❝Oh? You're not going to ask why me, a demon, would live in a human child? ❞

❝No. That's your bussines. If you are going to hurt him, however, I'll kill you. ❞Yu An said in a threatening tone.

❝I won't. It's time to wake up. ❞

Yu An opened her eyes and saw Wang Shu's familiar face.

❝You're awake. ❞he said looking at her. ❝I've sent a letter to your brother and Lizhui found your brother-in-law location. He's going to take him back. ❞

❝Good.❞Yu An smiled and rubbed her eyes.

❝You're still tired? ❞Wang Shu asked touching her face.

❝No. I will have to leave soon. ❞Yu An said.

Wang Shu looked into her eyes as if asking "why".

❝To be able to save my spiritual core I need to become a demonic cultivator. ❞Yu An explained.

❝But it's dangerous. ❞

❝I know. ❞Yu An said hugging her knees at her chest. ❝That's the only way. ❞ she added.

Wang Shu sat next to her and sighed.

❝If that's the best for you then do it. ❞ He said.

❝What about you? Demonic cultivation it's a bad thing, people may want me dead after. It may even affect your position as the Emperor. ❞Yu An said looking at his face.

❝If you're thinking to divorce me and run away, I don't approve. No one can tell the Emperor what to do. ❞Wang Shu said with a grave expression.

❝I see. Are you going to fight your subjects then? ❞Yu An asked half joking.

❝If I need to then yes. They need to understand your reason for becoming a demonic cultivator. You are still the mother of this country. ❞Wang Shu said, a small smile appearing on his face.

❝When did you become so corny? ❞Yu An asked laughing and hitting his shoulder.

❝Who do you call corny? ❞Wang Shu said and flicked her forehead with his finger.

❝Ow, you bully. ❞Yu An said standing up.

They both laughed. After, Yu An returned to her room where her sister was watching her baby sleep.

❝Sister.❞Xia Mi'er said looking at Yu An.

❝How did it happen? ❞Yu An asked sitting on the edge of the bed.

❝Dahuan went to buy something and didn't returned for a long time so I panicked. Then a box arrived at the mansion and there was his jade pendant, a small bottle and a message that told me to put the content of the bottle in your drink or they'll kill him. ❞Xia Mi'er explained clenching her fists powerless.

❝I see. ❞Yu An said.

❝What... poison was that? ❞ Mi'er asked shaking.

❝Not a poison. It's more like a parazite. It would eventually destroy my spiritual core. ❞Yu An explained with no emotion on her face.

Xia Mi'er grabbed Yu An's clothed and hugged her, crying again.

Yu An put her hand on her sisters head and played with her hair.

❝You'll wake the baby. ❞Yu An said.

❝I'm sorry sister, please don't hate me. ❞Xia Mi'er said hugging Yu An tighter.

❝I won't. Concentrate on your baby, your husband will be here soon. ❞Yu An said calm.

Xia Mi'er looked up at Yu An.

❝He will? Really? ❞ She asked.

❞Yes, so stop crying. You need energy, a baby isn't easy to take care of. ❞Yu An said looking at the baby who opened his eyes.

The doors opened and a man followed by Lizhui entered and looked desperate around the room, his eyes stopping on Xia Mi'er. His hair was wet, sticking to his face, his clothes dirty and sticking to his body as well, a black eye and some other bruised.

❝Dahuan! ❞Xia Mi'er called.

The man ran and hugged his wife. Yu An stood up and left with Lizhui leaving the two alone.

❝Good job. ❞Yu An said smiling.

❝How are you? ❞Lizhui asked concerned.

❝Good. It would be fine, let's go in the hall and talk, announce the LOH as well. ❞Yu An said.