Moreover, there was the concern about how it might affect the child in her womb.
Of course, it was still only an embryo.
After some hesitation, Gu Ran decided not to end the dream just yet.
He carried Liang Qing from the Dragon Claw Cave to the edge of the pond.
Stripping off her pajamas and underwear, he wiped her body clean and laid her on the warm stone, then heaped stones to build a fire pit and started a fire.
Gu Ran washed the clothes thoroughly, put them by the fire to dry, and then dressed her again and fed her some water.
Liang Qing's expression became gentle, and she fell into a deep sleep.
Gu Ran sat by the fire pit, quietly waiting. Once he confirmed she was alright, he prepared to end the dream.
But before finishing, he couldn't help himself; he walked over to Liang Qing, carefully stretched out his hand, and laid it on her belly.
Gu Ran had prayed to God before, hoping Liang Qing wouldn't get pregnant;