Cultivation: Starting from a Mortal Bone

Within the Hundred Sword Sect, in fact, there were also secret spies planted by the two major Immortal Sects.

Sect Leader Jian Hai hadn’t shown his face for a year or two now; his whereabouts were unfathomably mysterious, only the Inner Sect Elders could catch a glimpse of him now and then.

Thus, when it came to the deeper meanings behind those high-level decisions, even the hidden spies found it hard to see the full picture.

However, if the Cyan Mountain Sect and the Demon Sect were to join forces, the Hundred Sword Sect would hardly be able to stir up much trouble.

Unless...

Someone from the Hundred Sword Sect could break through to above Golden Core!

Such a possibility was next to none, for the Sect Leader Jian Hai only possessed a Top Grade Spirit Bone at best.

...

Cyan Mountain Sect, Main Peak.

Saintess Cave Mansion.

Ever since Leng Ruyu had caught a glimpse of Qin Yu by chance, she had wanted to ask Su Xiyue about it, but she could never find a suitable opportunity.

Leng Ruyu knew well herself that Su Xiyue had not really made peace with her.

It was only due to their standings in the Immortal Sects that she reluctantly agreed to cooperate.

These past days, Su Xiyue had been cultivating alone in her room, not stepping outside even once. Even if Leng Ruyu wished to ease their relationship, she had no chance.

Night fell quickly.

Leng Ruyu had been sleeping exceptionally well these days.

Only those who have truly suffered know how precious it is to be free from illness and pain.

Suddenly.

A stabbing wave of pain pierced through her, jerking her from sleep, her clothes instantly soaked in sweat.

Leng Ruyu immediately sat cross-legged, using her Spiritual Power to suppress the raging Black Qi.

Only when the pain slightly subsided did she open her eyes, her face pale, a trace of confusion flickering in her pupils. ”Su Xiyue went out?”

She looked out through the window.

It was already the latter half of the night.

The world outside was quiet, not like there was any trouble requiring the Saintess’ intervention.

”How strange.”

Leng Ruyu muttered to herself, but her brows knitted tightly.

It had been several days now, and so long as she let go of the Jade Thread, the Black Qi would instantly relapse—no sign of improvement, no hint of it being dispelled.

Could it be that she’d have to stay by Su Xiyue’s side from now on?!

Tethered by her?!

If they went out and were seen by others, what would they think?

They’d probably even think that the Sect Leader of the Demon Sect had been conquered by the First Fairy!

No, she won’t allow that...

Wait a minute.

Judging by her current situation, she probably had no chance left to conquer that First Fairy anyway.

Leng Ruyu was starting to suspect that Su Xiyue had awakened the Dao Bone!

After all, they lived in the same cave mansion; Leng Ruyu could sense the fluctuations when Su Xiyue cultivated.

It was definitely not just Top Grade Spirit Bone!

No wonder she could break through to Golden Core at eighteen.

If so...

If she couldn’t conquer the First Fairy, perhaps being conquered by her wouldn’t be so bad either...

In the eyes of this so-called Demoness Sect Leader, a strange light began flickering—as if she was somewhat thrilled. That pallor on her small face was now tinged with an unusual blush.

...

As for Su Xiyue going out, naturally, she was going to seek Qin Yu.

These days, with Leng Ruyu around, the Sect Leader hadn’t come to visit her for several nights.

This was a rare opportunity.

If Leng Ruyu left, things would likely return to how they’d been before.

To be cautious, Su Xiyue opted to go on foot, combining it with her Body Technique—just a flash of a white shadow, and she vanished without a trace.

As expected, no one noticed a thing.

Qin Yu was just about to cuddle his beautiful master for sleep when he suddenly sensed something.

The cave mansion’s array seemed to ripple ever so slightly.

With a thought, he opened his Celestial Eye and saw clearly the white-clad silhouette standing outside his cave residence.

The little boat lady of his heart...

Cough!

His little fairy wife was finally coming to him.

He’d been quite anxious, but since the other day when Xiyue Fairy’s Romantic Point fluctuated, he knew this moment would come sooner or later.

He still hadn’t figured out what exactly had stirred the fairy’s feelings.

No hesitation.

Qin Yu simply slipped on an outer robe and stepped out of his room.

He opened the door.

Xiyue Fairy just stood there quietly—like the bright moon in the night sky, pure and cold; though enshrouded in darkness, still so holy and ethereal, untouched by the mundane world.

Just looking at her made Qin Yu’s heart heat up uncontrollably; he found himself stepping forward. Yet when faced with him for real, a subtle shyness welled up in Su Xiyue’s heart.

There was even some nervousness, as if worried about how Qin Yu might regard her.

So she cast a furtive glance, only to catch the undiluted delight and burning passion in Qin Yu’s gaze.

Just that one look sent ripples through Su Xiyue’s heart, stirring waves across her lake of emotions.

An unprecedented feeling began to quietly blossom in her heart.

It felt like joy, tinged with bashfulness, mixed with a hint of... satisfaction.

Sweet, softly intoxicating.

As if she’d tasted an immortal fruit.

With Qin Yu’s gaze fixed on her, this lofty fairy couldn’t help biting her lips lightly and lowering her eyes, not daring to meet his look any more.

Worried about being seen, Qin Yu first led Su Xiyue into the cave mansion.

Within the courtyard, the lamps flickered gently, like a scattering of starlight, softly illuminating Xiyue Fairy’s cheeks. The rosy blush from her shyness, against her snow-white skin, only made her beauty more breathtaking—an ethereal fairy from a painting, untouched by dust, yet carrying the warmth of the mortal realm.

Watching this, Qin Yu’s whimsy arose—he couldn’t help but tease this immaculate fairy, ”Master-Aunt comes to visit so late, is there something urgent that you must seek advice from your junior in such haste?”

No doubt about it.

This feeling was almost too delightful—a mischievous uncle teasing a shy maiden.

”Hmph!”

Who would’ve guessed, Su Xiyue simply snorted lightly, turned, and made to leave.

How could Qin Yu let her go? In a rush, he stepped up and caught Xiyue Fairy’s little hand.

His confidence, of course, didn’t come from his own abilities, but from Su Xiyue’s Romantic Point.

Sure enough.

Xiyue Fairy only tried to shake him off, glared at him in embarrassed anger, but did nothing more.

Though the two were close, Su Xiyue was still unused to such intimacy, so she instinctively resisted.

Qin Yu wasn’t surprised in the least. If this cold-tempered fairy yielded as meekly as Lin Qianqian, he’d have been baffled.

”I truly do have something to say to you tonight.”

Su Xiyue composed herself a bit and spoke to Qin Yu.

”What is it?”

Qin Yu looked odd—was she really here to discuss proper matters at this hour?

”Do you still remember that Demoness from the Demon Sect, Leng Ruyu?”

”Naturally, I do.”

Qin Yu could remember all too well.

If that little demoness were born in a worldly dynasty, she would truly have been the famed Demon Concubine who toppled nations and ruined empires.

The charm of Leng Ruyu was bone-deep, emanating from within; her every gesture, every little frown or smile, was utterly captivating.

After seeing her once, who could possibly forget her?