Cultivation: Starting from a Mortal Bone

This situation persisted in the Great Yan Imperial Capital for a full three days.

The sea of flowers dispersed, and that figure resembling a Flower Goddess vanished in midair.

The Imperial Capital resumed its bustling and lively atmosphere, as if the Flower Fairy’s wrath had subsided and calmed.

In the small courtyard.

The Flower Fairy stood there, her eyes gazing at the place left bleak and devastated by the violent assault, deeply lost in thought.

She was certain that the Array in the small courtyard was functioning normally, with no anomalies, and the subtle connections between the flowers, plants, and trees with her remained as active and close as ever.

Yet!

The man with the tail seemed to step out of nowhere, suddenly appearing by the poolside, and then, miraculously vanished into thin air, leaving no trace behind.

The Flower Fairy racked her brains, unable to think of any means in the world capable of ignoring her Array’s barriers, and at the same time, evading all perception.

These riddles were like an insurmountable chasm, crossing her heart, making it hard for her to let go.

Could it be a presence in the Unity Realm?!

Impossible!

Not to mention whether such a presence still exists in this world.

Although she couldn’t sense the man’s exact Realm, during her attack, the panic and flustered look on the man’s face was definitely not an act.

She could be certain of that.

However, if his strength is inferior to hers, how did he manage all of this?!

”Huff...”

The Flower Fairy took a deep breath, calming her emotions, and still decided to make a trip to the Imperial Palace.

In these three days, she had searched every inch of the Imperial Capital except for the Imperial Palace, yet still found no trace.

Is it someone from the Great Yan Royal Family?

Shouldn’t be!

If otherwise, the Empress wouldn’t have sent the Leader of the Flame Guard to investigate.

Moreover, aside from the Flower Fairy searching, occasionally, the figures of the Flame Guard could also be seen in the Imperial Capital during these three days, indicating clearly that the Empress was also looking for any potential threats.

If it truly was someone from the royal family, the Empress would not waste such efforts.

”Send this letter to the Imperial Palace.”

The Flower Fairy gently waved her arm, and flower petals gathered, forming an exquisite visiting card.

Although she was already acquainted with the Empress and had a deep relationship, this was, after all, the Great Yan Imperial Capital. To pay a visit to the Empress, the proper etiquette could not be omitted.

...

In the Jade Flower Palace.

”It’s been three days, why hasn’t Qin Yu come out yet?!”

The Empress Dowager paced back and forth anxiously, having grown accustomed to Qin Yu’s daily company and amusement, feeling as if days passed like years.

Especially, every time mustering up the confidence to play chess with Little Ling’Er, only to be thoroughly defeated, leaving her questioning herself.

”Empress Dowager, the flower rain outside has stopped.”

Little Ling’Er looked at the skies beyond the Imperial Palace, propped her little face up, and gazed towards the direction of the Huayang Hall, her crystal-clear eyes imbued with an uncontrollable longing.

”Flower rain... that’s right!”

The Empress Dowager seemed to remember something, a strange light flashed in her beautiful eyes.

It seems...

Qin Yu secretly went to find the Flower Fairy, and then, the Flower Fairy became furious, her wrath sweeping the entire Imperial Capital.

Images continually surfaced in the Empress Dowager’s mind.

Qin Yu, this guy, appears so honest, usually very reserved in front of her, yet unexpectedly, he managed to do something that angered the Flower Fairy so much in secret.

However, what exactly did he do, could it be...

Stabbed the Flower Fairy in the back?!

The Empress Dowager wished she could fly straight to the Huayang Hall to find out the truth.

However, that Tyrant wouldn’t allow her to go.

It’s truly infuriating!

Little did she know, the Empress was genuinely worried that this foolish good fortune might end up sending herself out.

This is not beyond the realm of possibility.

Thus, in fact, the Great Yan Empress was the one most troubled.

If she could choose, she would never let Qin Yu continue to associate with the Empress Dowager, to prevent any world-shattering scandals from emerging.

Lifebound Space.

”Is it finally over?”

Qin Yu heaved a sigh of relief, through the entrance, he could see the sea of flowers in the sky outside dispersing.

The flower rain that lasted for three days finally came to a halt!

Reflecting on that intense sense of crisis, he still felt apprehensive.

If it weren’t for the Instant Movement and Lifebound Space, which served as his two layers of safeguards, he wouldn’t have been confident of surviving at that time.

However...

He couldn’t help but marvel, that Flower Fairy, as if a Flower Goddess, truly unmatched in beauty!

Every curve seemed meticulously crafted by the Great Path, whether it was her skin or...

All are extremely perfect!

In short, everything about her was beautiful, the color of her skin, just like flower petals.

Qin Yu shook his head, striving to curb any fanciful thoughts.

Though tempting.

Still, the terrifying power the Flower Fairy displayed was clearly beyond what he could contend with at present.

Moreover, her actions were actually tacitly approved by the Empress. Clearly, the Flower Fairy’s background is exceptionally complex.

It was precisely because of sensing such a crisis.

In the time within the Lifebound Space, aside from daily tasks, Qin Yu was relentlessly cultivating without pause.

The Golden Core Realm, which is a peak in the Yunlan Domain, is simply not enough in a hidden-dragon-and-crouching-tiger place like the Imperial Capital.

Now, he is already in the late stage of the Golden Core Realm. With one more step, he can break through to the Lotus Platform Realm!

”Let’s head to the Jade Flower Palace first.”

Qin Yu was still somewhat worried about Little Ling’Er.

Though there’s an array lavishly set up by the Empress in the bedchamber, paired with the thousand-year Cold Bed, which can temporarily help Ling’Er regulate the conflicting Power of Dao Rhyme within her.

But eventually, those are just external aids and cannot truly stabilize her.

Once the time of leaving stretches too long, Little Ling’Er will again have to endure inhuman pain.

Thinking of that frail and delicate figure, silently bearing that pain alone, Qin Yu felt a heaviness in his heart.

After coming out of the Lifebound Space, Qin Yu cautiously observed for a while, confirmed that the area near Huayang Hall was as usual, and then cautiously stepped out of the hall, heading towards the Jade Flower Palace.

Even during her fit of rage, the Flower Fairy wouldn’t dare to spy on the Imperial Palace area, now, it should be even more impossible...

Right?!

”Eh, Qin Yu is out?!”

In the Jade Flower Palace, the Empress Dowager’s drooping head suddenly lifted, standing up abruptly, the Great Phoenix spread its wings, shaking, quite startling.

”Has Brother Qin Yu come?”

A glimmer of light instantly surged in Little Ling’Er’s pretty big eyes, a touch of sickly pallor already spreading across her porcelain doll-like pretty face.

”Yes!”

The Empress Dowager nodded heavily; she could clearly sense that the man resembling a great sun was approaching the Jade Flower Palace.

”Little Ling’Er, you must keep a close watch on Qin Yu.”

The Empress Dowager seemingly thought of something, solemnly instructed.

”Ah?”

Little Ling’Er seemed puzzled; how was she supposed to keep a close watch on him.

”Just don’t let anyone snatch him away.”

”But Brother Qin Yu already has a wife.”

”I wasn’t referring to the Human Race...”

The Empress Dowager stammered, desperately wanting to share what she sensed that night, yet worried it would sadden Little Ling’Er.

My God, she didn’t even dare to imagine, if Qin Yu were really lured away by the Flower Fairy to the Elf Race, how heartbroken Little Ling’Er would be.

No, absolutely cannot let such a thing happen!

But how can one possibly make Qin Yu stay well?

Should she talk to the Tyrant and betroth Little Ling’Er to Qin Yu?

But, it’s somewhat unrealistic; the Tyrant wouldn’t even let her near Huayang Hall, surely she’d be scolded to death if she said such things?

”Empress Dowager.”

”Princess.”

Just as the Empress Dowager was lost in random thoughts, unsure of what to decide, Qin Yu’s voice already echoed at the doorway.

”Brother Qin Yu!”

Little Ling’Er, still waiting for the Empress Dowager’s explanation, on seeing Qin Yu arrive, instantly moved her feet, rushing over quickly.

Qin Yu held Little Ling’Er solidly, feeling a strange sensation from his chest, instinctively wanting to distance a bit.

However, the Princess in his arms seemed to be slightly sobbing, stirring his guilt and heartache.

Ultimately, Qin Yu did not reject such intimate gestures, gently holding her slender waist with one hand, lightly brushing her hair with the other.

”Hmph, Qin Yu, where did you go.”

The Empress Dowager’s eyes fell on him, deep in meaning.

”I had a sudden insight a few days back, closed off to cultivate for a few days, unable to report in time, hope the Empress Dowager forgives my negligence.”

Qin Yu said apologetically.

The Empress Dowager walked forward, circled Qin Yu.

Though it’s been merely three days, indeed, his aura has become much stronger, exuding an aura of harmony throughout. It shouldn’t be long before he can strive for the Lotus Platform Realm.

The Empress Dowager who initially worried whether Qin Yu would elope with the Flower Fairy, seeing he came specifically to the Jade Flower Palace though close to breaking through, showed he indeed cares about Little Ling’Er.

With this realization, the displeasure in the Empress Dowager’s heart instantly vanished.

Qin Yu was uneasy under the Empress Dowager’s gaze, notably, she seemed unaware of her own presence, staying a bit too close...

Moreover, without intending specially, he could distinctly smell the fragrance of her hair.

A beauty in his arms, another akin to a Moon Palace Fairy descending to earth surrounds him, this feeling truly stirred quite some heat.

”Eh?”

Little Ling’Er gradually calmed under Qin Yu’s soothing, comfortably leaning in his arms, enjoying this relaxed and cozy feeling, suddenly feeling like she got pricked by something.

”Ling’Er, let’s go sit over there.”

Qin Yu hastened to avert a potential disaster, holding Ling’Er, heading towards the stone pavilion in the yard.

With his company, the rosiness on Little Ling’Er’s face gradually restored to a healthy glow, yet she grew a bit weary quickly, reclining in his arm crook for a light nap.

Qin Yu looked down, the delicate face akin to a porcelain doll bore a sweet smile, he couldn’t help but gently stroke it.

Feeling Little Ling’Er’s steady breathing, his heart finally settled substantially.

However...

The Empress Dowager felt odd today; her gazes carried a peculiar flavor.

A feeling as if being seen through.