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Ignoring everything else, I quickly and carefully pulled her into my arms, my movements as gentle as if I were holding a fragile treasure, afraid that the slightest slip would hurt her.
"Lingsha! Lingsha! How are you? Are you feeling alright?" I called her name anxiously, my voice trembling slightly, filled with worry and concern.
My gaze lingered on her face, trying to ascertain her condition, my heart filled with unease.
Lingsha, nestled in my arms, remained weak and breathless, but she seemed to be gradually regaining consciousness.
She slowly opened her eyes; those agate-deep eyes were now veiled with a misty haze, making them appear exceptionally fragile and endearing.
With her weak, feeble gaze, she looked at me, then at the anxious expression on my face, and her lips curved slightly into a faint, gentle smile, trying to soothe my worry.
"This humble one...is fine...Lord Trailblazer...no need to worry…" Lingsha's voice was still hoarse and weak, but her tone carried a hint of ease and relief.
She spoke softly, panting, weakly raising her hand to touch my cheek, but lacking the strength, it fell limply back down.
I held her cold hand tightly, kissed it gently, and replied in an incredibly tender tone, "Don't speak, Lingsha. Rest well. It's all over now; you and the baby are both safe, and that's enough." My voice was low and gentle, full of affection and the relief of surviving a close call.
Amazingly, just as Lingsha had said, the Vidyadharas truly lived up to their reputation as a powerful race; even after such an arduous childbirth, her physical recovery far surpassed that of a human woman.
In just a short while, the color began to return to Lingsha's face, and her once-pale skin regained its luster.
Her weak breathing gradually became steady, and the trembling in her body gradually subsided.
She was even able to sit up slightly, leaning against my arms; though still somewhat weak, her mental state was noticeably better.
"I am truly alright, Lord Trailblazer," Lingsha said again, her tone stronger than before, as if trying to prove her recovery.
She raised her hand to gently smooth her disheveled hair, tidying her appearance before looking at me again with that gentle yet solemn gaze. She said softly, "It's just... childbirth took a lot of my energy. I just need to rest a little while to fully recover." Her tone carried a hint of weakness, a touch of shyness, and also the characteristic resilience and pride of the Vidyadhara.
Even though she had just gone through such a painful childbirth, and even though her body was still extremely weak, she was still thinking of me, striving to maintain her dignity and elegance so as not to worry me.
Lingsha's strength and gentleness touched my heart even more, and strengthened my resolve to love, protect, and cherish her.
Next, all I needed to do was take good care of Lingsha so she could rest and recover her strength as quickly as possible.
Seeing Lingsha gradually regain her strength, my worries eased somewhat.
I know that for the Vidyadhara, birth, though arduous, is a natural part of the life cycle; they possess vitality and regenerative abilities far exceeding those of humans.
After confirming that Lingsha was alright, I felt relieved enough to let her rest and not want to disturb her further.
Lingsha slowly rose, her movements still somewhat weak, but much smoother than before.
She carefully picked up the newly hatched dragon egg from the bed, holding it gently in her arms as if it were a priceless treasure.
Only after obtaining the dragon egg was I able to observe this newborn miracle of life up close.
The dragon egg's color was as before—a translucent white texture, smooth and rounded all over, like the finest mutton-fat jade. Under the sunlight, it emitted a soft and warm glow.
The eggshell wasn't entirely smooth; instead, it was covered with fine, dragon-scale-like patterns that echoed the dragon-scale patterns on Lingsha's hands and feet, as if foretelling a deep connection between the life within the egg and Lingsha herself.
Through the translucent shell, one could vaguely see fluid flowing inside, and perhaps a faint light flickering—full of mystery and life.
Lingsha carefully cradled the dragon egg in her arms, as if it were her own child. Her eyes were filled with tenderness and love, and her tired face radiated a happy maternal glow.
She lowered her head and gently pressed her cheek against the surface of the dragon egg, as if feeling its warmth or silently communicating with the baby inside. The scene was warm and touching, filled with the sacred radiance of maternal love.
After confirming that the dragon egg had been safely placed by the spirit sand, she looked up at me with that gentle gaze again, smiled slightly, and said softly, "Lord Trailblazer, I'd like to close my eyes and rest for a while... is that alright?" Her tone was still weak, but carried a hint of coquetry, like a young wife asking her husband for comfort and rest—fragile and endearing.
Of course, I wouldn't refuse such a small request. I nodded quickly and replied in an incredibly tender tone, "Of course, Lingsha. Rest well, you've worked hard." With that, I leaned down again and pressed a soft, loving kiss to her smooth forehead, expressing my pity and love through action.
Feeling the gentle touch on her forehead, Lingsha smiled contentedly. She slowly closed her eyes, her petite body nestled in the soft bedding, like a tired kitten finally finding a safe haven.
Clutching the dragon egg, her breathing gradually became steady and long, and she soon fell into a deep sleep.
Looking at Lingsha, who was fast asleep, cradling the dragon egg in her arms, my heart was filled with tenderness and affection.
I tiptoed to my feet, careful not to disturb her sweet dreams, and quietly left the room, gently closing the door behind me, leaving this wonderful mother and her newborn baby in their private space.
And what I needed to do next was to quietly stand guard outside the room, ensuring that Lingsha could rest peacefully and protecting the dragon egg that nurtured the future of the Vidyadhara.