Baby with Daoist Monarch System-Chapter 536 - 209: Acquiring a Strand of Innate Qi
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The information about the Innate Qi quietly entered Xu Ran’s memory.
"Hmm? Innate Qi? And it only exists for an hour!"
"According to the introduction, being able to preserve Innate Qi during the infant stage is a rarity, even in this high-dimensional world."
"As long as I can preserve this wisp of Innate Qi, I’ll have one more advantage. After all, Innate Qi is a gift from the heavens, and its role in future cultivation is tremendously significant!!!"
The goal in Xu Ran’s heart was incredibly determined.
Now, with only an hour, he must store this wisp of Innate Qi in his body, continuously nurturing his physique...
"But, where in the body is this wisp of Innate Qi located?"
"And how can I store Innate Qi within my body?"
The system only provided him information on Innate Qi, but offered no hint on how to do it!
In the midst of his contemplation, a warm current rose from his heart, flowing through the blood to every part of the body, nurturing every cell.
This power was very gentle, different from the power of the Red Gold Root Bone.
If the warm current from the Red Gold Root Bone is like an elixir strengthening the body, then Innate Qi is like an elixir increasing the limits.
Moreover, it seemed that the Innate Qi only lingered in the body due to the presence of the Red Gold Root Bone.
"Could it be that it’s because of the Red Gold Root Bone that I can store Innate Qi within my body?"
"Hmm! That’s definitely it. In that case, I can just store the Innate Qi within the Root Bone!"
Even though Xu Ran is a newborn baby now, his do-it-now attitude remains.
Previously, due to the Red Gold Root Bone, Xu Ran could slightly control his body, unlike a typical newborn, though he technically is one.
He held his breath, focusing intently on perceiving the flow of Innate Qi within his body.
One cycle.
Two cycles.
Three cycles.
...
The Innate Qi circulated within his body for a full ten cycles, yet Xu Ran still hadn’t completed the task given by the system.
Although the circulation of Innate Qi within his body was quite comfortable and also nourished his physique, he still couldn’t store it within the Red Gold Root Bone.
"No, this wisp of Innate Qi is just too comfortable; it unwittingly flows away. Plus, my control over this body isn’t enough—I need more practice!"
Consequently, Xu Ran continued guiding the wisp of Innate Qi within him.
Innate Qi, the blessing from Heavenly Dao residing within everyone at birth, warms the frail physique of an infant, and the duration within the body differs based on individual constitution.
During its stay, Innate Qi circulates unseen through the meridians, warming the body.
Xu Ran glanced over the warming method of Innate Qi again.
The body’s meridians can’t be observed by the naked eye; even if possible, it’s beyond what Xu Ran could achieve now.
To control Innate Qi, one can only continually perceive its circulation through the meridians, perceive the body’s meridians, and then guide it to the Red Gold Root Bone.
Then, Xu Ran closed his eyes again, sensing the flow of Innate Qi, feeling every cell while trying to guide it into the Red Gold Root Bone.
This stage isn’t simple for the infant Xu Ran.
His parents, Xu Binghu and Lian Ji, were unaware of their son’s actions, merely smiling benevolently at Xu Ran lying on the bed.
Suddenly, originally calm-breathing Xu Ran started puffing through his mouth, his already wrinkled forehead knotted due to the concentrated guiding of Innate Qi, forming a Sichuan character.
Seeing this, Xu Binghu said, "Why’s little Ran frowning suddenly?"
A baby frowning? Could his son have unsolvable worries right after birth?
He’d never heard of such a scenario before.
Lian Ji also grew concerned, "Could there be something wrong?"
Then she pushed Xu Binghu to sit up, urging, "Quick, go find the midwife; she’s experienced and might know what’s happening!"
Unsure whether Xu Ran’s frown was normal, Lian Ji knew fetching the midwife was right.
Xu Binghu immediately got up, put on his shoes, and ran outside, "I’ll go right now!"
At the center vortex, Xu Ran kept striving to guide Innate Qi into his Red Gold Root Bone.
The frown a moment ago was because of the weakness of his newborn body and his lack of control. While forcefully guiding the Innate Qi, his forehead inadvertently tightened.
Fortunately, his efforts paid off; after half an hour, though he hadn’t guided the Innate Qi into the Root Bone yet, he had at least found a pathway entering the chest’s meridian.
And the Red Gold Root Bone resides within the chest.
As Xu Ran continued his attempt, an indescribable fatigue washed over him, halting his guiding work.
"Ah! So tired! I want to sleep!"
Then Xu Ran fell into a deep sleep.
He couldn’t help it; fully controlling the meridians and guiding Innate Qi with his newborn physique, lasting half an hour was commendable.
Watching over for the midwife, Lian Ji noticed her son return to normal, no longer puffing with relaxed brows, she breathed a sigh of relief.
Yet she still hoped while gazing outside; despite things looking better, having the midwife check was reassuring.
Ten minutes later, Xu Binghu hurriedly brought back the midwife.
"Wife, I’m back, and the midwife is here too!"
The newly departed midwife appeared before Lian Ji again.
"How is the child? Alright?" the midwife asked directly.
A serious incident occurred during delivery, and now another issue arose. Naturally, the midwife felt anxious, as it concerned her reputation and livelihood.
Lian Ji replied, "After my husband left, little Ran returned to normal! But, I’m worried this could happen again, so..."
Turning to the midwife, seeking her assessment.
The midwife felt puzzled.
On the way, she heard Xu Binghu’s account, never encountering such a problem.
But now, given the situation, there seemed to be no major issues. Deep in thought for a moment, she said.
"Rest assured, there won’t be a problem. It might just be the child frowning unconsciously, nothing significant."
"Besides, your child is extraordinary; having something unique is normal too!"
This referred to Xu Ran returning from the brink between life and death.
The couple recalled the previous events, nodding, "Okay, thank you for your help, midwife!"
"Mm." The midwife took Xu Ran from Lian Ji’s hands, "I’ll check again to see if there are any issues."
"Alright."
Then, the midwife laid Xu Ran on the bed, flipping him left and right, lifting arms and legs, almost like toying with him, making the rookie parents nervous but not saying anything.
After all, the midwife was the professional here.
In his slumber, Xu Ran was awakened by the midwife’s routine handling.
Half-conscious, he kept his eyes closed.
"Hmm? How did I fall asleep?"
Instantly sensing the Innate Qi within him.
"Wrong! There’s not much time left for Innate Qi, if I don’t hurry, it will disappear!"
Xu Ran’s heart leaped in shock.
