Cultivation: Starting from a Mortal Bone

It seems the Empress grew weary again, needing the Empress Dowager by her side.

As for the Empress’s condition, Qin Yu knew little.

That day, though he investigated for quite some time, he was never able to enter the Empress’s...

body.

He could not sense at all what problem had befallen this supreme existence of the Immortal Country.

Still, without the Empress’s permission, Qin Yu dared not venture into the bedchamber recklessly.

Though it was not his first time, proper etiquette and reverence must never be lacking.

After Qin Yu returned Little Ling’Er to the Lifebound Space, he decided to visit the Carefree Pavilion alone.

Bai Yaoyin’s Romantic Point proved that her affections were sincere.

Yet she was the daughter of the Bai Clan Leader, now representing the Bai Family, overseeing the Imperial City Leisure Pavilion.

Qin Yu had thought to bring her back to the Imperial Palace, only to be gently refused by Bai Yaoyin.

Whether she could not get away, or perhaps her heart was not fully open, she still lacked the courage to be candid with her other sisters.

”Master Qin, Lord Chief is in the rear courtyard.”

At the sight of Qin Yu arriving, a beautiful woman came forward, her manners full of humility and respect.

As one of the Carefree Pavilion’s senior members, her perception was truly keen.

The key was, even when noticing something unusual, she wisely kept her lips sealed.

Perhaps it was for this very reason Bai Yaoyin entrusted her with important responsibilities.

In the little courtyard.

Two maidens sat quietly within an elegant pavilion.

The lady to the left wore pale pink silks, her figure graceful as a willow in the breeze, her face like a blooming peach blossom, eyes shining like stars. With a faint smile, her peerless beauty was adorned by two enchanting dimples, enough to captivate the soul.

The woman to the right was robed in snowy white gauze, accentuating her enchanting form as if descended from the Celestial Realm. Her skin whiter than snow, shining crystal-clear beneath the sunlight; slender, painted brows; phoenix eyes deep as autumn waters; lips delicate as the petals of a newly blossomed rose. Her every movement emanated elegance and composure, like a hidden orchid in a deep valley, exuding a gentle fragrance that stirred the heart.

”Yaoyin, when do you plan to tell Father about you and Master Qin?”

Bai Yaosha asked curiously.

”This...”

Bai Yaoyin was taken aback for a moment; she’d considered this question many times, yet had always been at a loss as to how to broach it with her father.

The Bai Family’s clan rules were strict—she had scarcely heard of a case where a couple shared a bed before their wedding.

Bai Yaoyin could not imagine, should the Clan Elders learn the truth, how much extra burden her father would bear.

”Sister, I fear the Clan Elders will blame both Father and me.”

Before her elder sister, Bai Yaoyin concealed nothing. She sighed softly and spoke with wistful emotion.

”Pfft.”

Seeing her like this, Bai Yaosha could not help but laugh. She gently tapped her sister’s forehead and said with a smile, ”To marry Master Qin, the Clan Elders would rejoice; why would they blame you?”

The rules were indeed harsh, but only for common clansfolk.

Geniuses enjoyed privileges ordinary people could not even dream of.

Someone like Qin Yu, an Array Master, would make the Clan Elders lower their stance.

Not just Bai Yaoyin—even if she herself were married off together, the Clan Elders would have no complaints, and would be proud to have such an array prodigy in the family.

As the Clan Leader’s daughter, she could not refuse an arranged marriage, but for a Master who could restore Ancient Arrays, the Clan Elders would set aside their prejudices.

Some things she might not wish to believe, yet reality was often just so.

”Really?”

Bai Yaoyin was dazed, recalling her recent transmissions with the clan, and for a moment felt uncertain.

The restored Ancient Array had already been reported home, the Clan Elders were elated, and had even guessed Bai Yaosha might have arrived at the Imperial Capital, yet spoke nothing of it.

During their exchanges, the Clan Elders reminded her time and again: no matter the cost, she must draw closer to Qin Yu.

If that was so, then to marry Qin Yu...

Perhaps she truly would not be blamed by the Clan Elders?!

”Silly sister, your groom is no ordinary man. If you don’t cherish him well, someone else might snatch him away.”

Bai Yaosha laughed softly, admonishing her.

She could see that her sister’s feelings were not motivated by his worth, but were truly heartfelt.

”Who could win him away?”

Bai Yaoyin was quite confident, being one of the three famed beauties of the Great Yan Imperial Capital, and had every reason for pride.

”Unless... it’s Sister.”

Her next words left Bai Yaosha momentarily stunned, a flicker of unease in her beautiful, watery eyes, as if recalling something.

”Oh, fine! I help you out of kindness, and you tease me instead!”

Bai Yaosha scolded lightly, and her slender jade hand tickled her sister’s waist.

Instantly, laughter and joy filled the courtyard.

Qin Yu had just pushed open the door and saw two peerless beauties in playful frolic. Their movements grew lively, and some charms spilled forth inadvertently.

Both women were breathtaking in face and figure. In some respects, Bai Yaosha, the elder sister, even surpassed the younger—her icy tender skin seemed flawless and delicate.

Bai Yaoyin, facing the courtyard entrance, naturally saw Qin Yu’s arrival. Whether or not she was embarrassed, she did not stop the action in her hands, even mischief escalating...

Bai Yaosha cried out in surprise. Her white gauze skirt slipped softly down, exposing her fragrant shoulder.

Her rounding, fair shoulder was as smooth and delicate as mutton-fat jade, radiating a gentle glow. Her exquisite collarbone arched in a graceful curve, the shallow hollow below rippling like a silent lake, perfectly set against that snowy-white skin.