Chapter 5, Intricate and Confounding

If Ling Tian were outside at this moment, he would definitely shout: Using medication to induce childbirth is not advisable! The natural way of letting the fruit fall when ripe is the true path

If it were just this, it would be acceptable; however, Ling Tian is a being reborn with memories from a previous life. In his past life memories, there just happens to exist the cultivation methods and experiences related to innate true qi!

Ling Tian felt a stir in his heart, "Madam? This official?" Hmm, it seems that the family into which I have been reborn is quite decent and should hold a certain status; it appears that my life after birth will not be too difficult. Ling Tian couldn't help but feel a sense of joy. Upon hearing the slightly aged voice mention the medicine, Ling Tian immediately realized that it was likely a package of labor-inducing drugs! Otherwise, why would they say, 'Mother and child safe, smooth delivery'? Upon hearing the slightly aged voice mention the medicine, Ling Tian immediately realized that it was likely a package of labor-inducing drugs! Otherwise, why would they say, 'Mother and child safe, smooth delivery'?

Through various coincidences, Ling Tian has become a freak that should not exist in this world! Remarkably, he has already completed the foundation of innate true energy while still in the womb! With such a foundation, it is absolutely impossible for Ling Tian to lead an ordinary life in this world, even if he desires it. His life seems destined to follow a brilliant and resplendent path, as if heaven has decided to compensate him for all the debts of his past life. To wish for the ordinary is unattainable! His life seems destined to follow a brilliant and resplendent path, as if heaven has decided to compensate him for all the debts of his past life. To wish for the ordinary is unattainable!

On that day, feeling utterly bored, Ling Tian pressed his ear against the door and heard what seemed to be a chaotic commotion outside. Then, a somewhat aged voice emerged: "Madam need not worry, I have a prescription here. If you brew it and drink it, it will surely ensure the safety of both mother and child, facilitating a smooth delivery."

The so-called innate qi is not the innate true qi that ordinary martial artists envision. The distinction between innate true qi and innate qi is immense. Only by skillfully absorbing innate qi into the body through advanced cultivation methods, and circulating it along fixed meridian pathways for several cycles, can there be a possibility of transforming it into innate true qi. However, not everyone who can absorb innate qi has the potential to cultivate innate true qi. Moreover, the rarity of innate qi aside, while it exists in the air, it is laden with numerous impurities, making it impossible to differentiate effectively. Furthermore, to cultivate innate true qi, one must block out postnatal breathing; this alone presents a formidable challenge akin to a chasm between a martial arts practitioner and an innate master.

"Lord Su, safe travels. Someone, see Lord Su off." The voice gradually faded away

Channeling his true energy, Ling Tian cautiously sensed the medicinal properties he had absorbed, nearly cursing aloud: What kind of labor-inducing medicine is this? It is certainly not a drug for preserving pregnancy! The only apparent use of this medicine seems to be to stimulate excessive movement in the fetus within the pregnant woman! If an ordinary baby were to consume this medicine, it would undoubtedly be unable to withstand its potency, tossing and turning uncontrollably. If this were to happen after birth, it would be one thing, but in the womb, one must not forget that there is a vital umbilical cord attached! ... Once the baby tumbles around a few times, it is almost certain that the umbilical cord will become entangled with something...! If an ordinary baby were to consume this medicine, it would undoubtedly be unable to withstand its potency, tossing and turning uncontrollably. If this were to happen after birth, it would be one thing, but in the womb, one must not forget that there is a vital umbilical cord attached! ... Once the baby tumbles around a few times, it is almost certain that the umbilical cord will become entangled with something...! ... In this way, the pregnant woman would face difficulties in labor, and the tragic outcome of two lives lost would become inevitable!

Secondly, Ling Tian, as an entity within the maternal body, fundamentally does not engage in postnatal respiration, and thus the notion of shielding or not shielding does not exist.

Aside from the aforementioned reasons, it is certain that there is someone behind this old man with the surname Su who is orchestrating events. For the first time, Ling Tian felt that the family he was about to join was not as simple as it seemed. It is shocking that enemies have set their sights on a pregnant woman about to give birth and her unborn child, revealing the malicious intent behind their actions. Ling Tian could not help but feel a sense of unease. What kind of living environment would he have to face? It is shocking that enemies have set their sights on a pregnant woman about to give birth and her unborn child, revealing the malicious intent behind their actions. Ling Tian could not help but feel a sense of unease. What kind of living environment would he have to face?

Unable to make sense of it, Ling Tian simply gave up on the arduous contemplation of this issue and wholeheartedly began to absorb the innate energy transmitted from the umbilical cord.

In Ling Tian's memory, it seems that ancient physicians, as long as they held the title of medical officer, were invariably in service to the ruling royal family, commonly referred to as 'Imperial Physicians'

This physician with the surname Su is clearly not well-intentioned! Ling Tian gritted his teeth, firmly remembering the sound of this fellow's voice! Fortunately, it was your family's young master who was in my mother's womb; otherwise, I would have been foolishly confused and implicated my mother's life as well! This is intolerable!

The body trembled slightly, presumably because my mother personally received that package of medicine. Then a gentle voice said, "Thank you, Lord Su. Someone, bring tea for Lord Su."

Upon realizing this, Ling Tian instinctively turned his entire body upside down, adopting a position most favorable for a pregnant woman to give birth, with his head facing downward. At the same time, he concentrated all his energy, fully exerting the Bone-Shrinking Technique, striving to make his head a little smaller... a little longer... Fully exerting the Bone-Shrinking Technique, striving to make his head a little smaller... a little longer...

Ling Tian sighed, it seems that this packet of medicine is something he must take after all

Madam, you are too kind. If there are no other matters, I shall take my leave now. That was the voice of an elderly man

Calmly dispelling the medicinal power entering his body, a strong sense of doubt arose in Ling Tian's heart: It is impossible that the medical officer would harm his own mother without reason. Moreover, as a dedicated medical officer, he should not have significant conflicts with his family. Unless he no longer values his own life and is truly tired of living. However, that old fellow, judging by his voice, is already quite old; having survived to such an age, it seems unlikely that he would deliberately seek death. Unless he no longer values his own life and is truly tired of living. However, that old fellow, judging by his voice, is already quite old; having survived to such an age, it seems unlikely that he would deliberately seek death.

After thinking it over and over, Ling Tian's head nearly exploded from the effort. Unable to help but curse inwardly, he thought, I haven't even been born yet, and you all are making me think so hard. Once I am born, won't you all just annoy me to death every day?

These side notes clearly indicate that the current status of this mother and father within the family is certainly not low! It is highly likely that they are the direct descendants of the power holders in this family! Because the hidden enemy has actually dispatched the imperial court physician to deal with this unborn infant!

Since one's existence threatens the interests of others, then as an infant, what interests exactly would one threaten? One's greatest role would merely be to become an heir of a family. However, following this line of thought, Ling Tian helplessly discovers that the direction he initially took was wrong

Uncertain of how much time had passed, Ling Tian, who was guiding the innate vital energy through the meridians within his body, suddenly felt a violent tremor. He then noticed that the viscous amniotic fluid that had surrounded him was gradually dissipating. At the same time, he faintly heard a flurry of chaotic voices from outside. Ling Tian understood that the first threshold of his birth into this world had arrived

Now, Ling Tian can be certain that the true purpose behind the hidden enemy instructing the imperial physician to administer poison is to erase the existence of his soon-to-be-born child from this world

If my guess is correct, then the family I am currently in must be anything but ordinary! This can be inferred from the respectful tone of the physician surnamed Su when he speaks to my mother. As a royal physician, this position is sufficient to completely disregard ninety-nine percent of the figures in the world. Yet, he shows great respect to my mother! This clearly indicates that the family I belong to is, to be precise, a large clan, which holds a significant position in the current world, or perhaps more accurately, in the empire where this clan resides.

When analyzing from the perspective of family inheritance rights, it can only be the family members who would harm their own. However, how could the family members possibly manipulate the imperial court's physicians? Could it be that the influence of this family is so terrifyingly vast? Initially, Ling Tian's line of thought pointed directly to the ruling royal family members. Yet, as he followed the clues, he found the entire matter to be perplexing, which instead left him confused.

But what exactly is the reason for targeting this defenseless fetus? Could it be that one's very existence poses a threat to certain individuals? After much contemplation, Ling Tian can only arrive at this one explanation for the true motive of this hidden enemy's actions against him

After a series of struggles, Ling Tian finally made some progress in mastering the Shrinking Bone Technique. He also set aside a burden from his heart, and as he calculated the time, his thoughts began to flourish. Day after day, he pressed his little ear against his current mother's belly, listening to the sounds from the outside world. Each time he heard the voice of his present mother, a sense of kinship, as if connected by blood, would well up in Ling Tian's heart. Perhaps, this is the innate bond between mother and child, Ling Tian thought. Each time he heard the voice of his present mother, a sense of kinship, as if connected by blood, would well up in Ling Tian's heart. Perhaps, this is the innate bond between mother and child, Ling Tian thought.

However, Ling Tian, this extraordinary being, is completely untroubled by these two issues. Firstly, as a newborn infant, the innate energy he absorbs is entirely pure to the utmost degree. Even if he wanted to absorb something else at this moment, it would be absolutely impossible to achieve

After several hours had passed, Ling Tian, who was meditating and practicing, suddenly felt a strange medicinal force slowly flowing into his body through the umbilical cord. In an instant, he sensed that something was amiss... It seemed as though his entire body was not feeling right... Ling Tian was startled, "Oh my God, could it be poison?"