Giving Birth But Not Raising, Why Are You Crying Now That I’ve Become an Immortal Emperor? - Chapter 1 - Chapter 1 – Giving Birth But Not Raising

Ye Lingyun slowly woke from a deep haze, his eyes fluttering open.

Before him was an elegant room with jade tables, lattice windows, an ancient lamp, and neatly arranged scrolls. The rustic and unfamiliar environment greeted his sight.

At this moment, he lay quietly in the arms of a delicate woman with her hair tied up in a high bun. However, he felt no joy in his heart.

With a forced, awkward smile on his childish face, Ye Lingyun stared at his tiny body tightly swaddled in cloth, momentarily at a loss for words. ‘Have I… transmigrated?’ Surviving a disaster and transmigrating should have been a good thing, but becoming a baby was indeed a bit hard for him, a once-promising young man, to adapt to.

As his thoughts raced, a faint, aching pressure built in his head. Suddenly, a torrent of unfamiliar information surged into his mind.

Ye Lingyun quickly calmed himself and focused on understanding it. Within moments, his eyes gleamed with astonishment.

According to the information, he had transmigrated into a vast and boundless xuanhuan world—a realm of mystical wonders.

Empires clashed, countless races vied for supremacy, and holy lands stood tall.

Brilliant talents ascended to the heavens, while the mediocre faded into obscurity.

In this world of survival of the fittest, every rule exuded unforgiving coldness, an authenticity both brutal and unyielding.

[Awakened Talent: Unparalleled Comprehension.]

[Unparalleled Comprehension: By observing anything—be it scriptures, cultivation techniques, or martial arts—you can gain profound insights and infer endless possibilities.]

A cold, indifferent voice echoed in Ye Lingyun’s mind, accompanied by a mysterious sense of enlightenment that seemed to emerge from the depths of his soul.

Upon realizing this, Ye Lingyun’s heart surged with joy.

A cheat ability like “Unparalleled Comprehension” sounded incredible based on its description alone.

However, he still didn’t know what kind of situation he was currently facing.

Faint voices seemed to drift in from outside the room. Ye Lingyun perked up his tiny ears, focusing intently to listen.

Outside the door, a graceful figure leaned gently against the railing, her gaze absentmindedly fixed on the lotus flowers in the pond below. Her delicate brows furrowed as if deep in thought.

The woman was dressed in a flowing white gown, her skin as fair as jade, her features exquisite like a painting. Her demeanor was serene and otherworldly, like a lotus blooming untouched by the mortal world—a celestial maiden in the flesh.

Beside her stood a tall and imposing man, his hands clasped behind his back. The luxurious black robe he wore only accentuated his strikingly handsome features and the commanding aura that radiated from his sharp gaze, bright and authoritative even in stillness.

Judging from their appearances and temperaments, it was clear that their statuses were anything but ordinary.

The woman’s name was Qin Yao, soon to be the revered Saintess of Yaochi, admired by countless followers.

The man was Ye Chang, the son of the Marquis of Northern Guardian, a man of great fame and prestige.

“We’ll send the child away to be fostered for a while,” Ye Chang said calmly, his eyes fixed on Qin Yao’s slender figure.

Hearing this, Qin Yao’s heart trembled. She slowly turned to face him, her lips pressed tightly together as she looked at him with a conflicted expression. Her delicate face showed traces of hesitation.

“Chang Ge, the child was just born…”

“This is far too cruel for him.”

She had just given birth to the child not long ago, but now she had to return to Yaochi, while Ye Chang also needed to return to the Ye family.

The two had fallen in love, but the child was an unexpected result of their secret relationship.

Qin Yao, kind-hearted by nature, couldn’t bring herself to terminate the pregnancy earlier. Now that the child was born, they found themselves in a deeply awkward situation.

What was to become of the child now?

Ye Chang met her gaze firmly, his expression unchanged as his tone grew resolute.

“I am the son of the Northern Guardian Marquis, and you are about to become the Saintess of Yaochi. For him to be our son is his blessing!”

“Yaochi would never allow a woman with a child to become the Saintess.”

“And if my father learns of this, he might break my legs!”

Seeing the lingering reluctance in Qin Yao’s eyes, Ye Chang paused briefly before softening his tone to comfort her.

“Just two years. We’ll foster the child for two years. Once I’ve secured my position, I’ll bring him back to the marquis’ estate!”

“Yao’er, this is all for our future happiness. As for the child, we can make it up to him later.”

Hearing his words, Qin Yao lowered her head slightly, remaining silent. After a moment, she sighed deeply, surprising Ye Chang by shaking her head resolutely.

“One year!”

She fixed her gaze on Ye Chang’s eyes, her voice firm and leaving no room for negotiation.

Ye Chang was momentarily stunned by her determination. After a brief pause, he nodded heavily. “Alright, one year it is.”

“But we must find a remote place. Under no circumstances can this child’s existence be discovered.”

The two continued to discuss the details of their plan, while inside the room, Ye Lingyun had long stopped listening.

At this point, he was utterly numb.

Seriously? I just got born, and now I’m being abandoned? What kind of world is this?

From what he overheard, his so-called parents were both extraordinary figures: one the son of the Northern Guardian Marquis, the other about to become the Saintess of Yaochi. And yet, neither wanted to raise their child.

Excuse me, but if you didn’t want to raise a kid, why have one in the first place?

Ye Lingyun felt utterly helpless. With such irresponsible parents, he foresaw a tough road ahead.

While he wallowed in silent despair, the two outside had finalized their plans and entered the room.

Qin Yao gently picked up Ye Lingyun, her slender fingers teasing him, but the baby’s face remained utterly expressionless. His lack of reaction only deepened the pain in her heart, and tears shimmered faintly in her eyes.

However, thinking about the consequences if the Yaochi Holy Land discovered this, she could only suppress her sorrow, forcing a smile for her child’s sake.

The two carried Ye Lingyun outside. As shimmering lights enveloped them, they ascended into the skies.

Nestled in Qin Yao’s arms, Ye Lingyun felt the fierce wind howl past his ears, though he remained completely unharmed.

In a matter of moments, they arrived above a tranquil mountain village surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills.

After some observation, Ye Chang and Qin Yao descended to the northwest corner of the village, stopping before a modest wooden gate.

They knocked, and when the farmer inside answered, Ye Chang explained their purpose. He then took out a heavy bag of silver, causing the farmer’s eyes to widen in astonishment. The man eagerly agreed to their request, his enthusiasm almost as if he feared they might change their minds.

After settling everything, Qin Yao removed a jade pendant from her waist. Her fingers glowed faintly as she engraved the characters “Ye Lingyun” onto it, then carefully placed it around the child’s neck.

The pendant, imbued with a faint spiritual light, was clearly a protective talisman and served as a token for them to reclaim the child in the future.

Before leaving, Qin Yao clung tightly to Ye Lingyun, kissing his forehead gently. She whispered softly: “My child, take care of yourself. I will come back for you in one year.”

Ye Lingyun, however, felt no emotional connection to her actions. Instead, he found it rather absurd and even wanted to roll his eyes.

Giving birth but not raising? What a pair you two are.

After giving a few more careful instructions to the farmer’s wife, Ye Chang and Qin Yao departed together, leaving Ye Lingyun in the care of this household.