Before her rebirth, Ji Tianxin was a formidable cultivator from a higher plane. After her rebirth—her mother was buried alive, she was born in a coffin, her father was indifferent, her relatives schemed against her, and she inherited the fate of a cannon fodder. At seven years old, Ji Tianxin returned to the General’s Manor, and it quickly became clear that a powerhouse remains a powerhouse: those who tried to harm her were nearly beaten to death, those who despised her were so angered they nearly expired, and she inherited the legacy of warriors, spiritual treasures, and even the family dog ran off with her. As for that mysterious prince, rumored to be bedridden and never seen in public, why was he suddenly presenting her with delicious food every day? Ji Tianxin was puzzled: “I heard you were paralyzed.” The moment he heard Ji Tianxin went on an outing with some young master, the prince ran faster than a four-legged dog. Ji Tianxin remarked, “I heard you were half paralyzed…” The prince, enraged, pinned her petite frame against the wall. “Look down! See for yourself whether I am or not!” Ji Tianxin muttered, “Um… your disguise has slipped…”
When Ji Tianxin's consciousness returned, all she saw was darkness.
Her entire body felt submerged in water; every breath was a struggle, as if she had swelled and become immobile, her limbs leaden and unresponsive. From nearby, a woman's desperate cries for help echoed ceaselessly.
"Let me out! Let... me out! My child... let me give birth to my child!"
"I beg you, please... please spare my child..." The woman's voice, hoarse and broken, grew weaker with every plea.
"Still dreaming of escape? Someone, nail the coffin shut!" a sharp, malicious voice of another woman rang out. "You think you can bring your little bastard into this world? Ha! Keep dreaming! Now, you and your child will descend into hell together. Dying together is the only mercy our lady will show you. Shameless vixen, did you think carrying the general's child would win you his favor? Bah!"
"No... no... I beg you, let me give birth to my child..."
The woman's anguished screams resounded right beside Ji Tianxin. She could even hear the steady thumping from within her own chest—an all-too-familiar sound.
A heartbeat.
Am I... inside this woman's womb?
The realization sent a jolt of terror through Ji Tianxin.
She remembered she had been in seclusion, cultivating in her cave dwelling, on the verge of breaking through, when a sudden surge of overwhelming power shattered her progress, destroying her soul and scattering her spiritual consciousness.
So why was she now ins