Cultivation: Starting from a Mortal Bone

”Empress Dowager, are you... alright?”

Qin Yu stared at the Empress Dowager’s clear, spring-like eyes, asking with puzzlement.

”Shouldn’t it be me asking you this question?”

The Empress Dowager leaned in closer, her busty Great Phoenix almost pressing onto Qin Yu.

That sensation...

Saying it wasn’t enjoyable would be a lie.

Noticing Qin Yu’s gaze fixed on her Great Phoenix, the Empress Dowager lowered her eyes, then slightly gathered herself, stood straight, and protected her Phoenix with both hands.

She bared her teeth and glared at Qin Yu fiercely, ”What are you looking at?!”

He already has Little Ling’Er. Could it be that he also has ideas about her?!

But...

If Qin Yu really intended to do something to her, would she refuse or... accept?

How can she accept?!

How could she do something that would betray Little Ling’Er?

No, no, absolutely not!

So, after a bout of inner conflict, her expression became fiercer, as if trying to show her firm resolve in rejection!

”...”

Qin Yu was speechless.

Clearly, he was just sitting here doing nothing; how could he be blamed for this?!

However...

The Empress Dowager was quite cute when she was angry.

”It was Qin Yu’s rudeness.”

The Empress Dowager expressed satisfaction and approval towards Qin Yu’s attitude, casually waving her hand generously, ”Forget it, forget it, I won’t bother with you.”

”Wait, don’t change the subject!”

Who exactly is changing the subject here?!

The Empress Dowager mysteriously leaned in again: ”You can speak up, with me here, you can be at ease.”

Qin Yu felt a lump in his throat.

He almost forgot, the Empress Dowager’s perception is extremely keen.

Could it be that she sensed his teleportation to the Flower Fairy’s courtyard?!

Wouldn’t that be too terrifying?

He asked Yan Yu, learned that the Flower Fairy and the Empress have close ties.

Would the Empress Dowager hand him over to the Flower Fairy?!

Given their current relationship, this possibility should be... unlikely, right?

”Empress Dowager, you... you know, huh?”

Qin Yu’s throat moved, swallowing hard, unable to hide his guilty conscience.

The Empress Dowager nodded slightly, her face proud, as if everything was under her control.

”If I said it was a misunderstanding, would you... believe it?”

”Misunderstanding?”

The Empress Dowager blinked her big eyes, what is Qin Yu talking about?

What misunderstanding?

Could it be... he really betrayed the Flower Fairy?!

Oh my heavens!

She learned something shocking?!

The Flower Fairy is the future of the Elf Race!

It’s over, it’s over.

If something indeed happened, wouldn’t Qin Yu really go back to the Elf Race with the Flower Fairy?!

No way, absolutely not!

Qin Yu didn’t continue, noticed the Empress Dowager’s constantly changing expression, roughly understood her thoughts.

The Empress Dowager is naturally simple, not skilled, nor willing to disguise, her thoughts can often be partially deciphered through her facial expressions.

It seems the Empress Dowager indeed sensed his presence at the Flower Fairy’s place, but she surely doesn’t know what exactly happened.

That makes it easier to explain.

And as he expected, the Empress Dowager’s talent only allows her to sense Qin Yu’s Qi Mechanism, if she had real-time visuals, that would be too...

Terrifying.

”Qin Yu, why are you silent?”

Seeing Qin Yu grow silent, the Empress Dowager anxiously shook his arm.

What exactly happened, tell me!

Was it that the Flower Fairy wanted to take you back to the Elf Race, but you refused, so she showed such killing intent?

Hmm, scorned love?!

The Empress Dowager looked eager, wanting to know more.

With the Empress Dowager’s movement, the Great Phoenix gently trembled, dazzling, making one’s eyes spin.

Such a scene, made Qin Yu’s mind waver.

He clearly knew, she was the Empress Dowager, he shouldn’t be disrespectful, but really couldn’t resist.

”Hmph!”

Just as Qin Yu didn’t know what to do, a dignified voice suddenly sounded.

Obviously, the Empress Dowager’s absurd behavior was too much for the Empress to bear.

”Your Majesty.”

Qin Yu’s pupils contracted, desperately trying to shut his eyes, to avoid revealing any unusual expressions.

The Empress’s imposing figure appeared in the Imperial Garden, she looked at the Empress Dowager’s inappropriate behavior, truly feeling a bit of a headache.

This auspicious person, usually shrouded in moonlight, making it impossible for ordinary people to see her face.

But when she is before people she acknowledges, she will deliberately appear without moonlight, and now, besides her and Little Ling’Er, there was Qin Yu.

Qin Yu’s character, the Empress truly knew well.

The Empress Dowager’s behavior was simply giving him a chance!

The Empress really had no choice but to finally appear.

”Your Majesty.”

The Empress Dowager glanced at the Empress, then focused her attention back on Qin Yu.

”How unacceptable, come here now!”

The Empress’s disposition is calm, almost nothing can cause a significant emotional fluctuation in her. However, the Empress Dowager’s blatant actions still prompted her to speak up and reprimand.

”Oh~”

The Empress Dowager seemed unaware, silently muttering to herself.

I’m discussing serious matters with Qin Yu, yet here you are, running over and scolding me.

What a tyrant!

”Sister Empress.”

Little Ling’Er opened her sleepy eyes, her soft and tender voice bringing a touch of gentle color to the Empress’s majestic face.

”I woke you up.”

The Empress sighed lightly in her heart, glancing at the Empress Dowager.

The latter reluctantly stood aside, with a pout and an unwilling expression.

It was you who woke Little Ling’Er up, yet you glare at me, humph!

Little Ling’Er gently shook her head, not minding at all.

Sister Empress is usually very busy, rarely having any free time. Actually, if it weren’t for fear of disturbing the Empress, Little Ling’Er would very much wish they could be together often.

The Empress’s gaze fell on Qin Yu, sensing the change in his aura, feeling quite satisfied.

Such a cultivation speed greatly surpasses those so-called family geniuses.

It seems Qin Yu has taken her personal warning to heart.

Noticing the Empress’s appreciative look, the Empress Dowager pursed her lips, silently rolling her eyes.

Humph, in my opinion, Qin Yu is just afraid of being beaten by the Flower Fairy, hence the desperate cultivation!

Yes, that’s definitely it!

”When do you plan to break through?”

The Empress casually asked, placing great importance on Qin Yu.

”It probably needs some time to accumulate.”

Qin Yu pondered slightly, the sense of crisis from insufficient strength making him uneasy.

But cultivation can’t be rushed, especially the accumulation of True Essence, there’s no shortcut.

”If you need any cultivation resources, have Yan Yu retrieve them.”

The Empress nodded, indicating.

Actually, she’s quite looking forward to Qin Yu’s breakthrough. Once he steps into the Lotus Platform Realm and begins Foundation Establishment, he can stand on his own. By then, many troubles won’t require her to personally bring Qin Yu.

”Thank you, Your Majesty.”

Qin Yu responded.

The Empress exuded endless majesty, making people dare not look directly, but it must be said she treats him exceptionally well.

”Your Majesty.”

At this time, a figure appeared at the entrance of Jade Flower Palace, respectfully speaking.

”Yan Lin?”

Despite the mask, Qin Yu recognized him at once.

This Flame Guard, full of curiosity about him and yet simple, left a deep impression.

If not for the Empress’s appearance, their conversation that day might have led to deeper understanding.

Yan Lin’s beautiful eyes flashed with surprise, she couldn’t even believe that the tributor with special abilities was gently hugging the Princess in front of the Empress and the Empress Dowager!

What the heck?!

Qin Yu sighed silently, easily imagining how the mouth behind the mask might have been agape with shock.

Alright, misunderstood again.

It seems his image in the Flame Guards’ minds will be tagged as daringly audacious.

”Speak.”

The Empress didn’t mind the trivial matter, nor did she intend for Qin Yu to avoid.

”The Flower Fairy has sent a message, wishing to enter the palace for an audience.”

Yan Lin’s heart was even more astonished; is the Empress really so unreserved with Qin the Tributor?

”Oh my!”

Qin Yu’s body abruptly tensed.

What’s going on?

Chased all the way to the Imperial Palace?

What is the origin of this Flower Fairy, able to directly send a message and request an audience with the Empress?

The Empress glanced at Qin Yu lightly, clearly noticing his abnormality.

However, the Empress didn’t associate Qin Yu with the matters concerning the Flower Fairy.

Just thought with his character, such excitement surely stems from wishing dearly to return to the Flower Language Building after visiting with the Empress Dowager, fixated on the Flower Fairy.

”Let her come to Jade Flower Palace.”

The Empress casually instructed.

If it were an outsider, it would naturally be going to the Imperial Study for an audience.

The Flower Fairy was known to her before ascending the throne, and their relationship was excellent, even referring to each other as sisters.

Though after becoming the Great Yan Empress, their meetings have been few and far between, yet the bond remains.

Watching Yan Lin retreat, Qin Yu seemed a bit restless.

He never imagined that after three days of fruitless searching in the Imperial Capital, the Flower Fairy would come looking for the Empress, nor did he expect the Empress to allow her to come to Jade Flower Palace.

If he’d known, he wouldn’t have stepped out of his Lifebound Space today!

”Brother Qin Yu, what’s wrong?”

Little Ling’Er looked at Qin Yu with some concern, without hesitation, gently wiping the sweat off his forehead with her handkerchief.

The Empress was also somewhat puzzled.

In her heart, although Qin Yu may have certain interests, his self-control is strong. Even if he admires the Flower Fairy, he wouldn’t lose composure like this.

Moreover...

This doesn’t seem to be because of admiration.

”I’m fine.”

Qin Yu shook his head, taking a deep breath, attempting to remain calm while his mind raced, trying to find an excuse to leave first.

”Oh~”

Beside him, the Empress Dowager’s eyes brightened, as if certain doubts were confirmed in her mind, even conjuring odd scenarios in her head.

Like a backstab from a storybook!

”Empress Dowager, go change your clothes.”

The Empress glanced at the Empress Dowager, unsure what this auspicious sign was thinking. She was just aggrieved a moment ago; how did she suddenly become so mischievous and spirited?