Perfection: He is the Heavenly Emperor, I am the Eastern Emperor!

Chapter 3 Ishimura Ishian

"That's right."

Seeing that Shi Linhu understood what he meant, Shi Yunfeng nodded slightly and then explained, "Your child is about to be born, right? This child can keep him company."

"Besides, the child is still so young, so breast milk is absolutely essential."

"I········"

Upon hearing this, Shi Linhu hesitated for a moment, but when he saw the child's peaceful face as he slept, he couldn't bring himself to refuse.

Finally, he nodded heavily: "Chief, I am willing to adopt this child. I will treat him as my own..."

However, Shi Linhu paused halfway through his sentence and then said, "From now on, he is my child, my child, Shi Linhu's child."

Seeing this, Shi Yunfeng's face also broke into a smile: "Then let's name your child!"

"A name...?"

When asked to name the child, Shi Linhu was stunned again and looked at the others.

To be honest, he didn't really have any opinions on naming his child. In fact, even the name of his unborn child was chosen by his wife.

Faced with Shi Linhu's gaze, the onlookers began to express their opinions.

Some say he was called Stone Bell because when he was discovered, he was inside a golden bell.

Some say his name is Shi Lei, because he was found on a pile of rubble.

Others say it's called Shi Liu, because their spirit master is a willow tree, and they only found him because of the spirit master's guidance.

In short, all sorts of names came up for a while, but no one could come to a decision.

"Shi An!"

Suddenly, just as everyone was still discussing, a soft female voice rang out, and then a woman with a large pregnant belly, supported by two men, came to Shi Linhu's side.

Upon seeing the person who arrived, Shi Linhu immediately extended a hand to support him, his face full of concern: "Why did you come here? Didn't I tell you to rest at home?"

"How could I not come and see my child!"

In response to Shi Linhu's question, the woman merely rolled her eyes, then looked at the crowd around her and said, "Everyone, I want to name this child Shi An."

"As everyone knows, we are in the wilderness, and we are constantly on the verge of life and death. Therefore, I hope that this child can live a peaceful and safe life."

After saying this, the woman stroked her swollen belly while gazing tenderly at the baby sleeping peacefully in Shi Linhu's arms.

As soon as the woman finished speaking, a chorus of agreement arose from the surrounding crowd.

The villagers nodded in agreement, believing that the name "Shi An" was both simple and profound, embodying everyone's sincerest blessings for the child.

"Okay, let's call him Shi An!"

Among them, Shi Linhu went even further, holding the baby tightly in his arms, his eyes shining with determination and joy: "From today onwards, you are Shi An, my son, and a member of our Shi Village!"

At the same time, the baby, Xiao Shi'an, seemed to sense his father's call as well. He slightly moved his eyelids. Although he did not wake up, a faint smile appeared on his lips, as if he was also accepting his new name and his new home.

Seeing this, Shi Yunfeng nodded in satisfaction. Then he turned to the crowd and announced loudly, "From today onwards, this child is a member of our Shi Village. His name is—Shi An!"

As Shi Yunfeng finished speaking, enthusiastic applause and cheers erupted from the surrounding area.

The villagers congratulated Shi Linhu and his family, and expressed their anticipation and affection for the newborn baby.

In the days that followed, Shi An became a local celebrity in Shi Village. Adults and children alike loved to gather around him, play with him, and tell him stories.

The Shi family doted on Shi An, providing him with the best living conditions possible, even better than their biological son, Shi Hu, who was born later.

The reason for this is not only because of Shi An's background, but more importantly because Shi An, despite his young age, is very sensible.

When he's hungry, he'll touch his stomach; when he's thirsty, he'll touch his mouth; and he even knows to call out when he needs to go to the toilet. Who wouldn't like such a sensible child?

Moreover, despite being just a baby, he seems to understand what adults are saying and is full of curiosity about everything around him.

So much so that whenever Shi Linhu and his wife or other children in the village teased him, he would always respond with his innocent smile, making everyone happy.

As time went by, Xiao Shi'an gradually grew up. He began to learn to walk, talk, and even showed interest in cultivation.

So, whenever the village children practiced basic martial arts under the guidance of the clan chief, Shi An would always follow behind them, imitating their movements. Although clumsy, he was extremely earnest.

When Shi Yunfeng noticed this change in Xiao Shi'an, he was secretly surprised. At the same time, he understood why the Sacrificial Spirit Lord had allowed Shi Village to adopt this child; there must be a deeper meaning behind it.

Therefore, after careful consideration, Shi Yunfeng decided to personally guide Shi An's cultivation, hoping to discover more of his potential.

On this day, after the older children had left, Shi Yunfeng called out to Shi An.

"Grandpa Chieftain, what did you call me for?"

Shi An blinked his big, dark, bright eyes and looked at Shi Yunfeng with curiosity, his little face full of questions.

Looking at Shi An's adorable appearance, Shi Yunfeng smiled and squatted down, saying gently, "Little Shi An, your clan chief seems quite interested in cultivation. So, would you like to become stronger to protect yourself and our Shi Village?"

Upon hearing this, Shi An's eyes lit up, and he nodded vigorously: "I'm willing, Grandpa Chief! I want to become very, very strong so I can help my father hunt and protect my mother and younger brother!"

"Alright, from now on, Grandpa Clan Chief will teach you cultivation."

Seeing Shi An's earnest answer, Shi Yunfeng's tone became somewhat serious. He looked into Shi An's eyes and said, "However, cultivation is not an easy thing; it requires enduring a lot of hardship. Can you do it?"

"I can do it, Grandpa Chief!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Shi An nodded again, his youthful voice carrying an undeniable firmness.

Seeing Shi An nod repeatedly, Shi Yunfeng didn't say anything more, but he secretly admired Shi An's perseverance and willpower.

Then, he slowly got up, reached out and took Shi An's little hand, and led him to an open space in the village.