Cultivation: Starting from a Mortal Bone

Duanmu Hong was shocked.

The Empress actually assigned her Flame Guard to be Qin Yu’s guardian?!

This was something that had never happened before.

It also indirectly proved how much the Empress valued the Star Prison Array!

As long as anything about Qin Yu could satisfy the Empress within this year, he might even soar to great heights.

Of course, before that, Qin Yu must never know the true identity of the Flame Guard!

After confirming that Qin Yu truly understood the Star Prison Array, Duanmu Hong would officially make the Flame Guard Qin Yu’s guardian in his name.

Duanmu Hong certainly did not dare to defy the Empress’s orders.

Qin Yu spent two days at the Myriad Volume Tower but still couldn’t find a cultivation technique suitable for his situation.

Just like the Cyan Mountain Sect, those cultivation techniques that no one cared about were not broken heaven-defying techniques but rather some...

Slightly frivolous cultivation techniques.

He certainly didn’t want to look at them in front of Luo Lizhu.

Could it be that the cultivators in this world only practiced Qi cultivation?!

It seemed he truly had to explore and find a cultivation method suitable for himself.

Finally, in frustration, he asked Luo Lizhu, ”Sister, if I choose a cultivation technique, can I let others practice it?”

Luo Lizhu was momentarily stunned, but she nodded and said, ”Since the Hall Master gave you the authority, you may take a cultivation technique. However, because it’s just a rubbing, it can only be comprehended by one person!”

She elaborated on the special nature of the rubbing.

After all, some cultivation techniques cannot be comprehended in just a few days, and the rubbing was obviously much more convenient.

Thus, Qin Yu chose a Middle Grade Earth Tier cultivation technique.

At this moment, of course, he had to choose the best!

Then, under Luo Lizhu’s guidance, he went to the Main Hall again.

Qin Yu was summoned separately once more.

However, inside the hall, there wasn’t just Hall Master Duanmu Hong alone.

At this time, the Flame Guard had already changed attire but still wore a mask, concealing her face, standing by the Hall Master, looking like a guard.

Qin Yu naturally didn’t think much of it, only paying respect to the elder, ”Hall Master!”

”Are you satisfied with the cultivation technique?”

Duanmu Hong’s concern for him was absolutely genuine, and Qin Yu took out the chosen cultivation technique, candidly explaining the situation and stating that he might gift the cultivation technique to his beloved wife.

”Why don’t you choose one for yourself?”

Duanmu Hong was surprised.

”The techniques this boy currently has are sufficient.”

The Earth Level cultivation technique clearly corresponds to the Dao Bone. If one only has a Spirit Bone, naturally, one cannot utilize the full potential of the technique.

Of course, due to the characteristics of the Earth Level cultivation technique, it is also significantly stronger than the Spirit Level one.

This scene was thoroughly observed by the Flame Guard.

As the Empress’s Close Guard, she naturally understood the focal point the Empress wanted her to pay attention to.

Qin Yu’s root bone was of utmost importance.

Looking at it now, Qin Yu’s root bone might not be that exceptional.

Duanmu Hong said nothing, only silently noting the incident.

Soon, he shifted the topic to the ancient array.

”The Star Prison Array is a grand array created by ancient sages to suppress malice spirits. Remember, you must practice diligently in the future and not let it go to waste.”

Using this as an excuse, he had Qin Yu demonstrate it once.

Without suspicion of any ulterior motives from the elder, Qin Yu sat cross-legged, using True Essence, he condensed the array patterns one by one.

As soon as he condensed the first one, the eyes beneath the Flame Guard’s mask sharpened.

This... didn’t seem to be solely Spiritual Power.

Normally, even for an array master, Spiritual Power is used to condense array patterns, then Spiritual Power is used to activate and release the array’s power.

Thus, even if it’s the same array, the power varies with the cultivation realm.

Similarly, a sage could lay down an array that suppresses malice spirits for endless ages, while Qin Yu could only purify a portion of the malice with each attempt, and that was with True Essence. Otherwise, the effect would be even less.

As Qin Yu continued, the Flame Guard quietly released a trace of perception onto the array pattern.

Indeed, it wasn’t solely Spiritual Power!

There were fluctuations of Spiritual Power mixed with something...

Of Supreme Yang and Firm nature.

It somewhat resembled the aura emanating from Qin Yu.

The Flame Guard made no sound but felt a trace of doubt in her heart.

This junior cultivator in front of her seemed... a bit special.

Initially, she might not have paid much attention... assumed he was just a cultivator with a heaven-defying comprehension but an ordinary root bone.

But this discovery made her pay a bit more attention.

After all, such unexpected matters must indeed be reported to the Empress.

She had to find out what this was.

”Buzz!...”

Soon, the array took shape, and an immense intent rippled out.

”It truly is the Star Prison Array!”

Though the Flame Guard had yet to understand what energy Qin Yu used to condense the array patterns, the fluctuation of the array was undeniably certain.

Since it was confirmed.

It meant she would accompany Qin Yu for a year, becoming his guardian!

Being the Empress’s Personal Guard, obeying the Empress’s orders was the first principle.

The Flame Guard subtly nodded to Hall Master Duanmu Hong.

”Qin Yu, would you be willing to stay at my Cyan Mist Hall for cultivation?”

Perhaps understanding Qin Yu’s concerns, Duanmu Hong added, ”Of course, you can bring all your family to Cyan Mist Hall!”

Thus, Qin Yu probably wouldn’t refuse.

”Thank you, Hall Master, for your kindness.”

When Qin Yu said this, Duanmu Hong was taken aback. Sure enough, Qin Yu continued, ”I, Qin Yu, as a direct disciple of the Cyan Mountain Sect’s Sect Leader, have received immense kindness from my master and many resources from the Immortal Sect. How could I disregard the Immortal Sect?!”

He spoke with heroic righteousness!

He, Qin Yu, was someone who regarded wealth and status as dirt!

Concerning wealth and status, what’s there to fear from rules and precepts...

Ahem.

Went off tangent!

In summary, his loyalty to the Immortal Sect and his master was unwavering!

Ahem.

It was unwavering! Devotedly loyal!

”...”

Duanmu Hong, on the contrary, did not know what to say. He certainly couldn’t persuade Qin Yu to be ungrateful and abandon his Immortal Sect, right?!

Though things didn’t go as planned, he felt even more satisfied with Qin Yu.

It seemed, in the future, some unscrupulous individuals couldn’t buy Qin Yu’s loyalty with resources!

This was indeed good news.

No wonder that a few days ago, when Qin Yu was allowed to ask for any condition, he chose a cultivation technique for his Dao Companion instead, never mentioning resources.

However, just because Qin Yu didn’t say it, he didn’t plan to withhold it.

”This is... Yan Yu.”

When Duanmu Hong mentioned the Flame Guard’s name, his tone noticeably changed slightly, though Qin Yu didn’t pay much notice at that moment.

Having chosen the cultivation technique too.

At this moment, he was... eager to return!

He missed Lin Qianqian and her sisters, and missed his beautiful master, junior sister, and of course, his little immortal wife and little demoness.

And more, his... Sect Leader master.