Cultivation: Starting from a Mortal Bone

”Did I misunderstand him?”

At this moment, the Flower Fairy seemed to finally realize that she might have misunderstood Qin Yu.

His... passionate gaze was merely a simple admiration for beautiful things.

Faced with her advances, Qin Yu could forcibly turn away—what an incredible display of willpower!

The Flower Fairy felt deeply ashamed.

Amidst the dancing petals, her gown was neatly worn, making her seem like a fairy descending to the mortal world; transcendent, with a sense of pure beauty that made one incapable of any disrespectful thoughts.

If not for the floral scent filling the air and Qin Yu’s reverence...

The incident just now seemed as if it had never happened.

”The latest in ten years. If you don’t come, I will forcibly take you away.”

The Flower Fairy turned away, for some reason, the future queen of the Elf Race couldn’t face this Junior Cultivator before her.

”No need for ten years, Qin Yu will definitely keep the appointment.”

Qin Yu was quite confident.

The reason he didn’t agree to the Flower Fairy wasn’t because of the Empress or the Empress Dowager’s concerns; it was mainly that he felt that the withered branches of the Tree of Life could regain vitality related to his Lifebound Space.

However, the Lifebound Space was still not up to the Third Layer!

Even if he did go to the Elf Race with the Flower Fairy, he feared he would be like a willing but incapable participant.

It seemed he needed to provide the little boat lady with more warm currents to strive for an early enhancement of the Lifebound Space.

Who knows if he could make some slightly exaggerated demands when he arrived at the Elf Race?!

Qin Yu looked at the Flower Fairy before him, beautiful as a sunken fish or falling goose, with passion in his heart.

Enhancing the Lifebound Space was one aspect, but mainly, he needed some power of self-preservation.

He absolutely couldn’t entrust his safety to others.

Upon receiving Qin Yu’s promise, the Flower Fairy said no more, raising her hand as a delicate petal floated out, landing on Qin Yu’s shoulder.

As Qin Yu reached out to touch it, the petal was already gone.

”Hmm?”

Qin Yu was startled and looked sideways, only to find a delicate petal on his shoulder, and it seemed as though there was now an indistinct link between him and the Flower Fairy.

”If you wish to find me, you can at any time activate this flower imprint with your mind and spirit, and I will sense it.”

With that, the Flower Fairy left gracefully.

”Your Majesty, aren’t you worried the Flower Fairy might take him away?!”

The Empress Dowager’s voice caused the Flower Fairy to pause in her step.

Thinking of Qin Yu’s earlier comment about ’self-preservation,’ she became even more distraught.

She... seemed to have become the ’bad woman’ in the Empress Dowager’s words!

”Enough of your nonsense!”

The Empress lightly rebuked.

This auspicious omen clearly sensed the barrier was lifted and deliberately spoke for the Flower Fairy to hear.

Did the Empress Dowager genuinely believe Qin Yu’s temperament wasn’t resilient enough to be easily led away?

”Congratulations, Flower Sister.”

The Empress looked at the graceful figure entering the Main Hall, her expression slightly relaxed.

The Empress was not a shallow person.

Her prior protective behavior wasn’t just because of Little Ling’Er’s physical condition.

The main reason was the precarious situation within the Great Yan Immortal Country, with who knows how many hidden dangers lurking from unnoticed pests.

It could be said that Qin Yu was needed at any time to repair arrays and purify malice, otherwise, even lending him...

to the Flower Fairy temporarily wouldn’t matter!

”Your Majesty, I will return to the Ancestral Land first.”

The Flower Fairy intended to speak further with the Empress, but the heavy gazes from the Empress Dowager and Little Ling’Er weighed her down with inexplicable guilt.

She was already acutely aware of Qin Yu’s importance to Little Ling’Er, but...

”Go ahead.”

The Empress said lightly, waving her hand without further words.

When Qin Yu adjusted his state and entered the Main Hall, only a few scattered petals drifted through the air, while the originally graceful and enchanting figure was long gone.

The Empress Dowager closely inspected Qin Yu, her gaze suddenly falling on his shoulder, vaguely sensing a hint of the Flower Fairy’s essence there.

This guy, wasn’t clean?!

But she had seen Qin Yu with his wives doing that.

This little bit of time seemed insufficient, right?

Moreover, only on the shoulder.

”Qin Yu, come quickly and tell me, did the Flower Fairy make things difficult for you?”

The Empress Dowager didn’t bother to think much and directly asked.

”The Fairy had no intention of making things difficult, she merely invited me to visit the Elf Race when convenient.”

Qin Yu replied honestly.

Speaking of the Flower Fairy, though she had intimidated him, she had also allowed him to truly appreciate her unparalleled beauty...

Counting that, he wasn’t disadvantaged, right?

”That’s not acceptable, if you go to the Elf Race, what about Little Ling’Er?”

The Empress Dowager immediately objected.

If Qin Yu left, what about Little Ling’Er, who would play chess with her?!

No wonder that Flower Fairy was deliberately avoiding her; it turns out she had such intentions—to lure Qin Yu away from her side!

As the Princess of the Elf Race, how could she do such a thing as to steal someone else’s companion?

Truly a cunning and deceitful woman!

No way, if that Flower Fairy dares to come again, I must instruct Qin Yu to keep his distance from her, so she won’t have a chance again.

”Did you... agree to her?”

The Empress asked pointedly.

Qin Yu hesitated slightly but finally nodded gently.

Since he had already accepted the Flower Fairy’s invitation to go to the Elf Race, it would eventually be brought up sooner or later, so why not inform the Empress earlier to prepare.

”Why... why did you agree to her so easily?”

The Empress Dowager’s eyes widened in disbelief.

Could it be that Qin Yu forgot that the last time they met, the Flower Fairy glared at him, shouting and threatening—how did he dare to accept?!

Little Ling’Er was also somewhat surprised, but after a second thought, she didn’t mind. In her heart, no matter where Qin Yu went, as long as she could be by his side, she was satisfied.

”When will you set off?”

The Empress nodded slightly, not surprised by Qin Yu’s decision.

In her view, while Qin Yu might be somewhat... obsessed with certain things?

Overall, he was still a reasonable person.

The Ancient Tree of Life concerns not only the survival of the Elf Race; the Empress had a faint feeling that if the Tree of Life completely withered, this world would be greatly affected.

This is why so many Cultivators from other Immortal Countries are gathering in the Great Yan Imperial Capital, and even the Ancient Race has emerged.

There must be the tacit approval of their backing forces behind this.

Otherwise, which force would watch idly as their clansmen offered so many Treasures of Heaven and Earth just to meet the Flower Fairy?!

The Flower Fairy is indeed extraordinarily stunning.

However, in the eyes of those extraordinary beings, it is more important to establish a connection with the Elf Race.

Just like how the King of Thunder was the first to try, which was also approved by the Empress.

Now that Qin Yu has found a way to solve such a difficult problem, a trip to the Elf Race is inevitable.

”The Fairy asked me to arrive within ten years, but if I become powerful enough, I can set off at any time.”

Qin Yu did not hide anything and shared his thoughts.

”Alright.”

The Empress nodded slightly, having no objections.

As for reminding Qin Yu?

The Empress deemed it unnecessary.

This fellow, when he saw the Flower Fairy about to act, even forgot to maintain the dignity of the royal family and dashed behind me and the Empress Dowager.

He values his life greatly!

Without assurance, Qin Yu would certainly not leave easily.

”Do not leave the Imperial Capital in the meantime.”

The Empress instructed before standing up to leave.

The misunderstanding between Qin Yu and the Flower Fairy had been resolved, solving a headache for her.

”What does Your Majesty mean by this?”

After the Empress left, the Empress Dowager belatedly realized.

Wait a moment.

Not leaving the Imperial Capital?

Does that mean we can go out and play?!

Could it be that this Tyrant has finally come to her senses and changed?

”Little Ling’Er, Qin Yu, quick, let’s go for a walk and get some fresh air!”

The Empress Dowager’s tone was full of unconcealed excitement and urgency; the past month had truly suffocated her.

Previously, at night, with Little Ling’Er accompanying her, even just holding her to sleep, the Empress Dowager felt much more at ease.

But now?

Since Little Ling’Er went to Huayang Hall, she has been alone in her empty room, so bored she could almost collapse.

This greatly troubled the cranes and spirit birds in the Imperial Garden, roused in the middle of the night to play with the Empress Dowager.

As the Empress left, the Empress Dowager hurriedly led Qin Yu and the others out of the Imperial Palace in a rush.

...

The Flower Fairy quietly left without leaving a trace, causing the young talents, who were eager to catch a glimpse of her unparalleled beauty, to feel desolate, with a hollow feeling in their hearts.

For Qin Yu, it was undoubtedly a relief, no longer having to be anxious about leaving the Imperial Palace.

After accompanying the Empress Dowager for an afternoon stroll, Qin Yu then easily arrived at the Carefree Pavilion.

As soon as he stepped over the threshold, a graceful figure greeted him. Her steps were light, her appearance suggesting she had been waiting for a long time.

Bai Yaoyin tonight was like a bloom of violet, her purple gauzy dress swaying lightly, outlining her graceful figure in an elusive manner.

Her round white shoulders and arms were slightly exposed, emanating a warm glow. Her delicate collarbones, like two graceful arcs, lightly etched on her snow-white skin, appeared like a piece of art meticulously carved.

The spot below the center of her collarbones seemed to hide a shy secret, sparking endless imagination, making one feel the urge to strip away her garments at any cost.

The surrounding crowd appeared drawn by an invisible allure, their gaze locked on Bai Yaoyin’s breathtaking attire today, unable to extricate themselves.

When she smiled lightly, two mesmerizing dimples bloomed on her cheeks, stirring the hearts of the crowd, drawing their gaze instinctively along her line of sight.

Who could it be, capable of making the normally aloof Chief Steward Bai show such hospitality, not hesitating to personally wait here?

Upon seeing Qin Yu, most people found him somewhat unfamiliar, except for a few familiar patrons of the third floor who had the fortune of witnessing Qin Yu’s interaction with Lingtian Peak.

To be regarded so by Chief Steward Bai and to chat so amiably with Tributor Ling, his status is certainly not low!