Pregnant Cultivator, Doted by Big Boss-Chapter 22 - 20: I’m Done Being the Female Support; As If I’d Let Her Slap My Face

Chapter 22: Chapter 20: I’m Done Being the Female Support; As If I’d Let Her Slap My Face

Celeste Grant stared at the books in her hands.

These Cultivation Methods were clearly from the Righteous Sects. Demon Cultivator techniques weren’t like this.

For example, there was the Mixed Element Demon Scripture that Nerida cultivated, and the techniques used by the disciples of the Bloodfiend Den: the Seventh Level True Demon Technique, the Burning Fire Purgatory Skill, and the Lunar Essence Manual.

Therefore, the books Nerida had brought were not Demonic Cultivation Methods, but Cultivation Methods from the Righteous Immortal Sects.

Surprised, Celeste Grant couldn’t help but ask, "Where did you get these?"

Nerida pointed at the books and said, "Madam, these were all plundered by The Exalted One from his past confrontations with people from the Cultivator Sects. These Righteous Cultivation Methods are useless to us, so they usually just sit in a corner collecting dust."

"Madam, your constitution and Spirit Root are not suited for cultivating the Demon Sect’s Skills. That’s why I selected these for you, to see if you could use them."

Celeste Grant gave her a thumbs-up.

"Impressive."

She took a look.

She had some recollection of a few of the Cultivation Methods; they had been mentioned in the book. They were Inner Sect Techniques from the Limitless Sect, The Elysian Sect, and the Cloudpiercer Sect. One of them was even the one cultivated by a Sect Leader.

’Tsk, tsk. So Javier Sinclair just robbed them blind? No wonder the Righteous Immortal Sects are always screaming for his head. He plundered all their Cultivation Methods.’

’With these, I don’t even need to join a Cultivator Sect anymore. I can just practice cultivation on my own.’

At this thought, she looked up at Nerida and said, "Nerida, thank you. I have a Spirit Root now, and all I was missing was a suitable Cultivation Method. You’re a lifesaver; this is exactly what I needed."

Nerida nodded. "I’m glad they are useful to you, Madam."

As she spoke, she bent down and took out a few more books from the box.

"These few are quite good. I specially selected them, as they are very suitable for you to cultivate, Madam."

"These few Cultivation Methods are a perfect match for your Spirit Root, Madam. This Great Words Immortal Cultivation Technique focuses on offense, while this All Things Golden Body is for defense, making you invincible. Since you have a Wood Element Spiritual Root full of Vitality Power, you can also cultivate this All Things Rejuvenation Technique."

Celeste Grant reached out and took them.

"Alright, let me see."

After picking them up and flipping through them, Celeste Grant’s eyes lit up.

She could actually understand these Cultivation Methods.

It was like a college student looking at elementary school homework—it didn’t feel difficult at all.

’It seems that even as the villainess, I’m still decent in some respects, like my cultivation speed and my intelligence.’

These Cultivation Methods were indeed very suitable for her to cultivate.

The ones Nerida had chosen were selected based on her Spirit Root, and they were a perfect fit.

"Nerida, the ones you’ve picked are perfect for me to cultivate. Thank you so much. I’ll take these books. I feel bad for constantly troubling you all."

"You’re welcome, Madam. How could this be any trouble?"

As she spoke, her gaze shifted to the top of Celeste Grant’s head.

Celeste Grant’s Spirit Root was currently retracted and not sprouting from her head.

Over the past two days, Nerida had learned that her Spirit Root could grow out of her head. Thus, she was quite curious about this whole "head-flowering" business.

"Cultivation is mentally taxing. Madam, you are pregnant and need to rest, so it’s not a good time to cultivate."

Celeste Grant nodded slightly. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

"Mm... I know. I’ll hold onto them for now and start cultivating after the baby is born."

She had already waited so many years; she wasn’t in a rush over such a short period.

Her due date was in the next couple of days, but there was no movement from her belly yet.

’I should go for a walk.’

’Moving around might get things going. I hope this baby comes soon; being this pregnant is really inconvenient.’

「At dusk.」

Celeste Grant left her courtyard and went for a stroll outside. She didn’t go out alone; disciples from the Bloodfiend Den followed her from the shadows, protecting her.

As for Nerida, she had apparently gone out that morning because something had come up at the Bloodfiend Den.

She hadn’t been out in a while and felt that Breezewind Town was even livelier than before. There were more Cultivators coming and going.

All sorts of shops lined the streets, their doors open for business, and vendors had set up stalls on both sides. They sold everything imaginable—a single glance revealed Elixir Pills, talisman paper, Spirit Grass, and various kinds of food.

Breezewind Town was large, and some of the shops on this street were still vacant. However, most were now open for business. These shops were not included in the housing allocation.

The shops were for commercial use. Those who wanted one had to pay an additional one hundred Spirit Stones to buy it. Those who couldn’t afford to buy could rent for three Spirit Stones a month. Whether renting or buying, the prices were affordable for ordinary people.

But there were always people who couldn’t stand to see others succeed.

Celeste Grant walked into a teahouse and found a corner to sit in.

Most of the people in Breezewind Town knew her, so to avoid trouble, Celeste Grant had worn a veil when she went out.

The veil was made from a special material. Nerida had given it to her, and wearing it could conceal her appearance and reduce her presence. However, it was useless against those with profound Cultivation.

"Have you heard? This Breezewind Town was actually built by The Demonic Sects."

"Yeah, the old Breezewind Town was burned to the ground when The Divine Beast, the Vermilion Bird, appeared."

"You guys probably don’t know, but I was in Breezewind Town at the time. I saw with my own eyes that it was the Demon Cultivators from the Bloodfiend Den who saved everyone here. And that old demon personally came and single-handedly flattened the mountain that was in the way, then built the new Breezewind Town right here."

He couldn’t help but add, "Honestly, I don’t think all Demon Cultivators are bad people. If they were, why would they save everyone here? It’s not like they gained anything from it."

But as soon as he finished speaking, another person slammed his hand on the table with a BANG. "Nonsense! Demons are demons. They all kill without batting an eye. How dare you say Demon Cultivators are good people? Are you even from an Immortal Sect, speaking up for Demon Cultivators like that?"

A few Immortal Sect Disciples were gathered together, discussing the matter.

"Do you really believe Demon Cultivators would be kind enough to build houses for these people? Give me a break. I heard those Demon Cultivators took advantage of the disaster and forced those people to buy the houses. Their actions are shameless."

’Shameless actions?’

’These people aren’t even listening to themselves. Whether it’s The Righteous Path or The Demonic Path, everyone needs Spirit Stones for cultivation. How is earning Spirit Stones through one’s own abilities shameless?’

Celeste Grant was getting tired of listening.

’Did these people grow up drinking morning dew? Do they think Cultivation Resources just fall from the sky?’

She was just about to say something.

Just then, someone walked in through the teahouse entrance.

Sitting in the corner, Celeste Grant looked up and saw a woman in a red dress approaching slowly.

The moment she appeared, all eyes fell on her. Her hair was held up with a Cloud Hairpin, her figure was slender and graceful, and her face was bright and enchanting—the kind of beauty that made anyone who saw her want to torment her a little.

’The female lead???’

’What is she doing here?’

’Then again, it makes sense. Since I, the villainess, am here, the female lead should normally show up to put me in my place. After all, that’s the villainess’s primary job description.’

’Except, this villainess has already quit that job. There’s no way I’m going to let her humiliate me without a fight.’