Cultivation: Starting from a Mortal Bone

But...

The Empress is afraid!

Afraid that Qin Yu will be taken away by the Flower Fairy!

Such an exquisite Fairy, with a swing of her vine whip, that fellow bares his teeth with a mischievous grin...

That image, it’s just too much!

If Qin Yu really gets taken away by the Flower Fairy to the Elf race, the Empress would regret it endlessly.

Qin Yu feels conflicted inside.

It seems he has allied with the right side; even in the face of the Flower Fairy, the Empress shows no sign of backing down.

However, for some reason, why is there a...

Slight sense of loss in his heart?!

Illusion, it must be an illusion!

”Your Majesty!”

The Flower Fairy is anxious.

Such obvious protection, is it suitable?

Is this relationship going to turn into a false sisterhood?

Suddenly, the Flower Fairy sees the wary look in the eyes of the Empress Dowager and Little Ling’Er, feeling a sense of bitterness.

Could they be thinking she’s competing for a man?

The Flower Fairy is almost amused with anger!

How is that possible?!

She, the Flower Fairy, Princess of the Elf race, how could she fancy a mere mortal?!

Even if he has some special means, like instant movement, so what?

Apart from peeking at some things...

This does not change the fact that he is only at the Golden Core Realm; with such cultivation, she could suppress him with a wave of her hand!

”Flower Sister, why don’t you change the condition? As long as Qin Yu can do it, I will not show any favoritism,”

the Empress did not overly assert herself, taking a step back, gently persuading.

This leniency stems from the bond she is unable to sever from her heart, making it impossible for her to be heartless.

Otherwise, no matter which Immortal Country’s princess or the noble princess of the Elf race, so Qin Yu has looked, what of it?!

No, thinking this way is not right.

Qin Yu’s behavior cannot be indulged, or who knows what trouble he could stir in the future.

”Change the condition?”

The Flower Fairy’s face remained cold.

What could be more important than her purity, the honor of the Elf race?!

However, the Flower Fairy also noticed the Empress’s partiality; it seemed unlikely she could forcibly take Qin Yu away.

”If he can make the withered branch of the Ancestral Tree revive, I can let this go,”

the Flower Fairy contemplated for a moment, finally making a decision, then took out a withered tree branch from her sleeve.

Upon seeing this, the expressions of the Empress and the Empress Dowager couldn’t help but change.

In fact, they had tried many methods earlier, yet none had been effective; though Qin Yu was special, he surely didn’t have such capabilities, right?

Is this not deliberately making things difficult?!

”Your Majesty, I shall take my leave and return in a month.”

The Flower Fairy did not give Qin Yu a chance to refuse, gesturing, and petals scattered, her figure drifted away with the petals and disappeared.

The Empress sighed lightly, gently catching the dried branch floating in mid-air.

Indeed, exactly the same as the one given to her before.

Devoid of life.

Just like a piece of rotten wood fallen from an already dead tree.

However, the Ancestral Tree of the Elf race is called... the Tree of Life!

The Tree of Life.

In legend, it is the first touch of green born in the world.

Its extraordinariness defies description.

The Elf race was nurtured by the Tree of Life, and at that time, the Elf race was one of the strongest races in the world.

Now, if this Ancestral Tree, symbolizing life without end, dies, without the nourishing source of life, wouldn’t it be unable to birth new Elves?!

It appears that the crisis faced by the Elf race is more severe than the Empress imagined.

...

Qin Yu didn’t expect the Flower Fairy to leave such a difficult problem before departing.

On that day at the Flower Language Building, he personally saw various prodigies presenting all kinds of exotic treasures, trying to rejuvenate the withered branch, yet without exception, all failed.

And he?

Though he’s now a tributor of the Great Yan Immortal Country’s royal family, in reality, there’s nothing valuable he can contribute.

It can be said, the Flower Fairy’s act is to deliberately trouble him, also indicating her determined intention to act.

As for that month’s time?

Clearly, that’s on account of the Great Yan Empress’s face.

It’s not hard to imagine, a month later, perhaps the Empress won’t be able to say much more.

By then, various horrific tortures...

Qin Yu really wants to cling tightly to the thigh.

After all, it’s the Flower Fairy; since he cannot fight her, he might as well cling tightly to the Empress’s thigh for security.

The Empress attempted several methods one after another, and without exception, all failed; she sighed lightly, handing the withered branch to Qin Yu.

Now we can only wait for the month to pass and think of another way.

Originally intending to properly guide the Empress Dowager, now, the Empress no longer has that mindset.

When the Flower Fairy comes again, what should be done?

Should they really fall out?

Honestly.

Unless it is absolutely necessary, the Empress does not wish for this.

”Your Majesty, can I take Little Ling’Er to the Huayang Hall?”

Seeing the Empress about to leave, Qin Yu suddenly asked.

The anger of the Flower Fairy made him realize the importance of strength.

In addition to daily cultivation, he must devote more time to cultivation.

At least, he should first break through to the Lotus Platform Realm!

”You may.”

The Empress hardly hesitated before agreeing to it.

She could see that Qin Yu genuinely cared for Little Ling’Er from the heart.

Moreover, Little Ling’Er indeed couldn’t part from Qin Yu.

Since that’s the case, it would be better to go along with Little Ling’Er’s wishes, lest her condition worsens again after Qin Yu enters seclusion.

The Empress floated away.

It was then that the Empress Dowager returned to her senses.

She agreed so readily?!

”What about me?!”

The Empress Dowager was anxious.

However, the Empress had already left, not giving a response.

”Qin Yu, what does Her Majesty mean by this? She tacitly agreed for me to go along too, didn’t she?”

The Empress Dowager held Qin Yu’s arm, looking urgent.

She didn’t want to stay in the Jade Flower Palace alone.

She would be bored to death!

”Then... Empress Dowager, will you come along with me?”

Qin Yu thought about it, since the Empress didn’t voice any opposition, she must have tacitly consented.

Actually, apart from the intimidating identity, the Empress Dowager otherwise was...

Irresistible.

With such a Moon Palace Fairy-like Empress Dowager nearby, indeed one’s mood would be delighted.

Moreover, the wives no longer feared the Empress Dowager like before; although they still maintained respect, they weren’t as reserved as before.

The Empress Dowager going to Huayang Hall was not a bad thing.

Thus, under the stunned gazes of the four palace maids including Lan Shi, Qin Yu led Little Ling’Er, followed by the Empress Dowager’s little tail, back to Huayang Hall.

...

”Fairy.”

In Flower Language Building, an Elf Maiden served tea, looking at the distracted Flower Fairy, filled with doubt.

A few days ago, the Flower Fairy suddenly became angry, even she as the personal maid had no idea what happened.

Today, after the Fairy went to Great Yan Imperial Palace, she seemed much calmer in demeanor, but still had a heavy heart.

”How was today?”

The Flower Fairy returned to her senses, glanced outside, and asked.

”Today, fifty-two people tried, all failed.”

The Elf Maiden replied in a small voice.

”Got it, continue tomorrow.”

The Flower Fairy nodded, seemingly having anticipated this result.

Actually.

The Flower Fairy saw no hope, even with the guidance of the Ancestral Gods, she felt hope was slim.

Yet, bearing the hopes of the entire Elf Race, she could not easily give up.

”Dismiss.”

”Yes.”

Once the Elf Maiden withdrew, the Flower Fairy sighed softly in her heart, greatly feeling helpless.

A month was the maximum she could stay in Great Yan Immortal Country.

When the month ends, she must make that little silver thief pay!

However...

If she truly incapacitated this Qin Tributor, would the Empress let her leave easily?

Reflecting on the reactions of the Empress and Empress Dowager, the Flower Fairy also felt uncertain.

If not witnessed in person, she could hardly believe there was a man able to get close to those three.

Never mind, better consider other issues first, this matter—wait until the month’s end before thinking again.

”Ling’Er, you all wait here for a moment, I’ll bring Shuishui and them out.”

Qin Yu instructed, then returned to his Lifebound Space to inform his wives of the arrival of the Empress Dowager and Princess.

Apart from Su Xihe who was still in seclusion, the wives all followed Qin Yu out of Lifebound Space.

”Brother Qin Yu, when can I be like them?”

Little Ling’Er nestled in the curve of Qin Yu’s arm, her eyes filled with envy looking at Lin Shuishui and others.

She could see that although Lin Shuishui called him ”brother-in-law,” her relationship with Qin Yu was very close, occasional hugging was very natural.

Although Brother Qin Yu had hugged her too, every time she sensed Qin Yu wasn’t hugging as tightly, seeming somewhat reserved.

If Qin Yu knew Little Ling’Er’s thoughts, he might feel deeply helpless.

He wasn’t reserved, but worried about bumping the little one.

”Wait a few more years.”

Facing those crystal-clear eyes, Qin Yu held back the fire inside, and spoke.

Before, he would definitely have said, wait until Little Ling’Er is a bit older.

But, ever since seeing her stand with the Empress Dowager, deliberately observing the difference between the little ball and the Great Phoenix, he couldn’t casually speak about size issues, to prevent the little one from getting caught up in her own thoughts again.

”Do I have to wait a few more years?”

Little Ling’Er was like a deflated ball, lying in the curve of the arm, her rosy little mouth slightly pout.

Such lively yet aggrieved appearance tempted one to lean down and kiss those tender lips.

”Little Ling’Er, how about you go and play with Shuishui?”

Qin Yu struggled to restrain himself, forcibly suppressing distracting thoughts, and said.

”But I like being with Brother Qin Yu.”

Little Ling’Er was oblivious, gently rubbing her little head against Qin Yu.

”If you keep doing that, I’ll have to do something really bad to you.”

Qin Yu took a deep breath, lowered his voice.

”Something really bad?”

Not far away, the Empress Dowager, who was watching Liu Zixiao and Yin Qinghe play chess, suddenly perked up her ears.

What is something really bad?

The Empress Dowager had no worries that Qin Yu would harm Little Ling’Er, after all, the auspicious signs could clearly sense Qin Yu’s feelings towards Little Ling’Er.

Then... why would he do something really bad?

”Okay.”

Little Ling’Er didn’t even think before agreeing.

Though unclear what Brother Qin Yu meant, she felt Qin Yu’s body becoming warmer, more pleasant.