Shen Yu did not understand why Mu Ying would say that. Wasn't it extremely difficult for ability users to get pregnant? Why did Mu Ying seem so confident now?
Following this, Shen Feng and Mu Ying set off for the southeastern region. It was rumored that advanced IVF technology was available there, and it had even led to the development of surrogacy. There was even an entire village where women engaged in this practice. A good technology had ultimately become a tool for exploiting women, which was extremely disheartening.
As they traveled, Mu Ying and Shen Feng were constantly communicating, with Mu Ying doing most of the talking and Shen Feng being the listener.
"Some of my sisters from the mountains were forced into surrogacy, so I know where to get IVF done," Mu Ying explained to Shen Feng.
After all, the women under Mu Ying's care were all unfortunate souls, and she was aware of many unusual pieces of information.
Shen Feng shrugged and said, "I haven't looked into this before. If IVF fails, then I'm out!"
Since they had already left Yuzhou, Shen Feng was no longer worried about Mu Ying speaking nonsense. Thus, he became increasingly bold in his speech.
Hearing Shen Feng say this, Mu Ying immediately retorted, "If IVF also fails, it means you are incompetent as a man. Then people will say that you, the dignified Lord of Wind, are incapable in certain aspects. Do you understand what I mean?"
How could Shen Feng not understand? Mu Ying was essentially using Shen Feng's reputation as a threat. If Shen Feng turned around and left, Mu Ying would tell others that he was incapable in certain areas. And a man being incapable in any aspect was equivalent to saying Shen Feng was a coward.
Therefore, Shen Feng could not tolerate such mockery and directly said, "Don't worry, my health has always been excellent. I'm just worried you won't be able to handle it."
The two of them headed directly towards a village in the southeast. This was a renowned surrogacy village, where the entire village was engaged in surrogacy. The women here had become accustomed to it. During peacetime, a single surrogacy could earn two hundred thousand, which was much more than working.
This meant that the IVF technology here was also the best.
Shen Feng carried Mu Ying on his back and set off in that direction. As he flew, Shen Feng said, "It's the apocalypse now. I wonder if this village is still here!"
Mu Ying replied, "I have a sister who came from this village. According to her, the village is still here, and its business is even expanding. After all, many people have lost their fertility, so these women can be useful!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Feng couldn't help but mock, "I never imagined that a good technology would fall into the hands of the powerful and become a tool of exploitation. I think no matter what kind of technology it is, it turns bad when it falls into the hands of scoundrels."
Hearing Shen Feng's words, Mu Ying couldn't help but say, "Can you stop sighing so much? We're not using someone else's body to have a child. What do their affairs have to do with us?"
Shen Feng said no more. He was sighing because he had suddenly learned that human bodies had a price, which gave him many thoughts. A human body should be priceless, and it had always been promoted as such. However, Shen Feng now realized that a human body was not a priceless treasure, but had a price.
When the two arrived at the renowned village, they found it dilapidated. From a distance, it was a barren wasteland. There was no one in the entire village, and they didn't know what had happened.
Shen Feng walked among the ruins and looked at the dust on the table. He found a thick layer of dust, indicating that no one had lived there.
"This village is gone. It seems your plan is ruined!" Shen Feng said gloatingly.
Seeing the state of the village, Mu Ying frowned and said, "This is not right. I heard last year that this village's business was very good. How has it become like this now?"
Shen Feng said, "It's the apocalypse now, and the situation changes rapidly every day. Your information is already a year old. Using last year's information to make decisions for this year, I don't know what you're thinking. Forget it, you go back to your mountain, and I'll go to sea to kill sea beasts. In a few days, I'll send an evolution crystal to your mountain as payment for your help."
Mu Ying gritted her teeth and said, "We can't just give up like this. I'm determined to have this child! Let's go to Jinling!"
Shen Feng quickly waved his hand and said, "No, no, I'm too famous. If I go to Jinling, I'll definitely be recognized."
Mu Ying looked at him with disdain and said, "Can't you disguise yourself? In any case, you hurry up and follow me."
Shen Feng was helpless. To avoid being recognized, he chose a veiled hat and deliberately altered his voice. Anyone who wasn't very familiar with him wouldn't be able to recognize him. Mu Ying also found a way to disguise herself by wearing a veil. She didn't often appear in front of outsiders, so she didn't need to make a special effort to disguise herself; a veil was enough.
After disguising themselves, the two set off. Under the dim moonlight, they entered Jinling without anyone noticing their tracks, and they successfully entered the city.
Jinling, the ancient capital of six dynasties, had seen countless emperors build their empires here. This city had been prosperous since ancient times, especially along the Yangtze River, which provided great transportation convenience.
"The great river flows from ten thousand mountains, its terrain all facing east. Zhongshan stands like a dragon, alone heading west, wanting to break the giant waves and ride the long wind." This was a poem by an old friend describing Jinling, which sufficiently showed the grandeur of Jinling, the foremost city in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Zhongshan like a dragon, the great river surging, it was truly a city with a long history.
The next day, the two went to the hospital together. Shen Feng carried a large amount of gold coins with him, as it was essential to have money when traveling. Even a hero could be stumped by a single coin. Although Shen Feng could have gotten money by simply stating his name, with countless people eager to send gifts, doing so would expose his identity.
"Um, can you do that IVF here?" Shen Feng first asked the receptionist.
The receptionist immediately replied, "No problem, we have this service here, but it's very expensive. I don't know if you can afford it."
Shen Feng pointed to the buttons on his clothes and said, "Do you think I can't afford it?"
The receptionist carefully looked at Shen Feng's clothes and noticed that the buttons were all golden, seemingly made of gold. Seeing his attire, she immediately understood that a distinguished person had arrived, otherwise, his decorations wouldn't be made of gold.
"Is it convenient for you to show your face?" the receptionist asked cautiously. She was sure she had never seen these two people before.
"Do you need to verify identities for this technology? I just want to purchase your technology and don't want to reveal my information. You just need to provide me with the service, and don't inquire about anything else," Shen Feng said coldly.
"But I still need to register your names, don't I?" the nurse said cautiously. She knew the other party was unwilling to reveal their information, perhaps feeling ashamed of undergoing such a procedure, but she still needed to register their names.
"My name is Shen Fuyao, and this is Lin Yin. Now that I've told you our names, can you register us?" Shen Feng said calmly.
"Okay, please wait. I'll take you to register and make an appointment with a specialist," the nurse said quickly. It was clear that a major client had come to the hospital, and how could they not take good care of such a client?
The hospital Shen Feng and Mu Ying chose was not very large, but it was heard that IVF could be performed there. Shen Feng's idea was very simple: to fulfill Mu Ying's wish as soon as possible and return home. As for what happened afterward, he would leave it to Mu Ying to handle.
Next, the two were brought before a specialist. This specialist was not very old, appearing to be in her thirties. She was a woman. After hearing the purpose of their visit, she began to inquire, "Do you have any illnesses? Otherwise, why are you undergoing this procedure?"
"Um, Doctor, this man is incapable!" Mu Ying spoke up to explain.
"Incapable in what way?" Shen Feng asked angrily upon hearing this.
"Incapable in what way? Do I need to spell it out?" Mu Ying looked at Shen Feng, her tone filled with playful mockery.
"Alright, alright, I understand your situation. But I need to tell you that this procedure is not something you can just do. First, I need to examine your bodies, especially Miss's body. If her body is not thoroughly checked, pregnancy can have serious effects on her health. We must ensure her health before proceeding with this technology," the doctor said.
However, as the two were consulting the doctor, there was a sudden knock on the door. Shen Feng casually opened it and immediately became tense because the person who appeared was an old acquaintance.
Gu Yanxiao walked in and then looked at Shen Feng and Mu Ying, saying, "I heard there's a patient here named Shen Fuyao, so I came to take a look. You seem to be an old acquaintance. Can you take off your hat?"
Shen Feng hadn't expected to expose himself due to a moment of carelessness. The name Shen Fuyao was one he hadn't used in a long time, and he thought no one would know it. But now, it seemed he couldn't afford to be the slightest bit careless, or he would reveal his true identity.
"No need to take off the hat. I am your old acquaintance. But I want to ask if you have revealed my information?" Shen Feng said.
Gu Yanxiao quickly waved her hand and said, "Don't worry. Right now, besides me, no one else knows your identity. I am the director of this hospital, and everyone has to listen to me. I have already collected all your information, and no one can inquire about it."
Then, Gu Yanxiao looked at Mu Ying. Although Mu Ying was wearing a veil, Gu Yanxiao recognized her immediately. Her face showed surprise, and she said, "You two..."
"Cough, cough..." Shen Feng suddenly coughed twice and said sternly, "Don't say things you shouldn't, there are outsiders present here."
Gu Yanxiao came to her senses and then said to the doctor, "Doctor Liu, please step out for a moment. These two are my friends, and I will entertain them. After we've discussed it, you can proceed with the IVF."
Seeing the director appear, Doctor Liu could only shake her head helplessly and leave. This was clearly her office, but now two groups of people were in her office, and she could only leave to avoid hearing anything she shouldn't.
"I wonder what their backgrounds are, to have the director personally greet them," Doctor Liu's mind was filled with questions.