Cultivation: Starting from a Mortal Bone

”Master, your disciple is coming in now.”

Just as Su Xihe was pondering, Qin Yu’s voice came from outside the cave dwelling, instantly honing her focus.

You really do observe etiquette.

Even coming in requires an announcement!

Su Xihe gracefully moved her lotus steps, stepping out from inside the house. Qin Yu’s gaze subconsciously lifted yet quickly lowered.

This fellow is becoming more and more unruly!

She clearly saw Qin Yu’s gaze linger for a moment between her feet, only to flash with a hint of disappointment upon seeing herself wrapped tightly.

Ha!

Could it be that as a master, this is all he finds attractive about her?!

If he only has such a slight quirk, it’s no big deal; she’ll just need to be more mindful in the future.

She didn’t rush to reprimand him, but started with the main topic, ”Your performance in the hall today was decent, you withstand temptation, yet I’m afraid you only know the surface.”

Though she knew Qin Yu could probably guess some of it, as a master, she felt it necessary to provide some guidance.

”I hope Master will enlighten me.”

Qin Yu felt a stirring within, humbly seeking instruction.

”Are you aware that cultivators have very long lifespans, particularly those who can advance no further? For them, cultivation holds little significance unless they encounter immense fortune.”

”But such fortune is rare and elusive, hence they focus their efforts elsewhere.”

Su Xihe glanced at him, then uttered two words, ”Inheritance!”

”Inheritance?”

”Indeed, all humans harbor selfish desires. They spend a lifetime cultivating to their current level, ultimately unable to escape a handful of yellow earth. Therefore, they place their hopes on their descendants!”

Su Xihe’s voice was very calm, tinged with a trace of melancholy.

Perhaps.

As the years pass, her looks will also gradually age, eventually turning to dust.

After all, she too can advance no further.

Qin Yu’s expression grew somewhat complex after hearing this.

Once, he was no different, but now, as long as there’s a spark present, his Root Bone can continuously improve; later, the realm he might cultivate to is unknown even to him.

Su Xihe glanced at Qin Yu and continued, ”Do you know that talent can have a chance to be inherited? The better one’s talent, the more likely their offspring will have equally good talent.”

”Hiss—”

Qin Yu was initially startled, then his pupils shrank suddenly, involuntarily sucking in a cold breath, feeling secretly astounded.

Goodness!

So that’s what those Elders were planning.

No wonder those young girls were all of extraordinary talent and Root Bone; he thought such a beautiful opportunity could genuinely fall upon him.

Only... descendants?

Speaking of which, he had always wondered why, even after being with Lin Qianqian for so long, she hadn’t become pregnant.

It seemed their own perception was...

Transforming into a warm current, improving their constitution?!

This...

Could it be that he cannot have offspring?

Qin Yu still didn’t have an answer now; the spark also showed no signs.

Perhaps, he had to wait until their constitution improved to a certain extent.

Qin Yu wasn’t in a hurry.

Just that, while he isn’t rushed, wouldn’t those Elders feel urgency?!

Qin Yu could imagine, had he agreed earlier, it wouldn’t just be taking another Dao Companion; after all, inheritance of talent indeed involves chance.

Those Elders would probably send one, even several, every now and then. As long as he doesn’t have offspring, it would just keep coming...

Thinking about this, Qin Yu couldn’t help but shiver.

Though he had contemplated marrying several lovely wives, he never thought he’d be treated as... a tool.

The Cultivation Realm, how terrifying.

Qin Yu couldn’t help but feel relieved he hadn’t agreed.

Inadvertently, he thought of his little fairy wife.

It seemed, throughout the Cyan Mountain Sect, even the entire Yunlan Domain, nobody’s talent could compare to the First Fairy Su Xiyue, right?

If offspring were born then, what kind of talent would they possess?

Thinking about it, he even felt a bit of anticipation.

Mostly, he wanted to see Fairy Xiyue’s reaction upon pregnancy.

Presumably, it should be quite interesting?

Seeing his constantly changing expression, Sect Leader’s Dai Mei furrowed, a touch of doubt flickered in her eyes, but then she seemed to realize something.

Indeed.

Given Qin Yu’s talent in Spiritual Power, combined with sister Su Xiyue’s Root Bone, the two together, what kind of unparalleled prodigy might they birth?!

At this moment, Sect Leader’s mind expanded openly, completely at ease.

Things have already reached this point; her sister’s intention is decided, she had no power to intervene. Better to let things unfold naturally.

And best to ask her sister’s opinion.

If willing, making it public is good too, cutting off those old geezers’ thoughts.

Though whenever she considers her icy-clear, ethereal-as-fairy sister submitting to someone else, Su Xihe’s mood inevitably gets complicated.

Why do I feel like carefully cultivated cabbage is being snatched by a pig?

Helplessness.

Resentment!

”What are you dazing for? Still not hasten to Alchemy, what’s holding you now!”

Upon seeing Qin Yu still immersed in self-satisfaction, Sect Leader raised an eyebrow, giving him a stern glare.

”Yes.”

Qin Yu’s heart tightened, immediately responding.

Master is so fierce!

Did I offend her again?

After crafting one set of herbs, followed by a medicated bath.

Having prepared the medicated bath for him, Su Xihe emerged from the Alchemy Room and, upon entering the front courtyard, saw Liu Zixiao arriving gracefully.

Seeing her face full of worry and frustration, Liu Zixiao’s mouth curved slightly, ”What, can’t bear to see your beloved disciple being lured away by those little enchantresses?”

”What nonsense are you spouting?!”

Su Xihe came to her senses, instantly glaring at her.

It’s not like she’s overly attached, just watching for her sister’s sake!

”Tsk tsk, you saw too, those old geezers sure do think long-term, aren’t you truly afraid...”

Liu Zixiao continued to tease but was interrupted by Su Xihe, ”Liu Zixiao!”

Using full name!

Indicating Sect Leader is genuinely upset.

Liu Zixiao thus didn’t dwell on the topic further, stepping behind Su Xihe, gently pressing her shoulders, helping relax her spirits.

After hesitating a moment, she spoke, ”Sect Leader, did you notice anything different about Qin Yu today?”

”What else do you want to say?”

Su Xihe looked at her discontentedly.

Liu Zixiao smiled lightly, then hesitantly said, ”Qin Yu’s Spiritual Qi seems slightly more concentrated than before...”

Others were focused on Qin Yu’s alchemy, whereas she, being a clear-minded observer, noticed the details overlooked by everyone.

”Spiritual Qi more concentrated?”

Su Xihe didn’t immediately react, but then her expression froze, recalling Qin Yu’s changes.

Suddenly, she rose, her face filling with shock.

”Are you saying Qin Yu’s Root Bone...”

Sect Leader’s voice escalated several times, shock mixed with disbelief.

Knowing and witnessing firsthand are two entirely different matters!