Cultivation: Starting from a Mortal Bone

Chapter 555 -508: With Me Here, You Have Nothing to Fear!

Single-mindedly pursuing the Dao?

The Beauty Clan Leader was somewhat astonished; just a Lotus Platform Realm cultivator, how many lotus platforms have you cultivated?

You haven’t even comprehended the power of Dao Rhyme, right?

Oh.

That’s not right.

That kind of fluctuation, could she already have touched upon the power of Dao Rhyme?

As for following one’s heart, the Beauty Clan Leader couldn’t help but think of the scene she was caught in by Su Xihe that day.

Did she misunderstand something?

“Senior, have you heard of the Ruyi Golden Cudgel storybook?”

A hint of cunning flashed in Liu Zixiao’s beautiful eyes.

Back then, wasn’t it because I was drawn in by my disciple’s storybook?

“I’ve heard a little about it.”

The Beauty Clan Leader took a deep breath, trying to maintain her aloofness.

She really didn’t dare to face Su Xihe’s gaze, not because of fear, but simply because…

In her heart, Qin Yu was their Dao companion, but for the Qingqiu Fox Race, such behavior would be despised by the tribe!

Fortunately, Liu Zixiao came to the rescue, talking about storybooks.

It must be said, though the Human Race’s power is minimal, they are quite interesting, imaginative, and their creativity is unmatched among all races.

Perhaps that’s why the Human Race could rise from a small, insignificant tribe to stand atop the world.

Whether it’s those chess games or storybooks, both hold significant allure for the Beauty Clan Leader.

Had it not been for her self-esteem regarding her status, she might be unable to resist joining a chess game.

Soon, the Beauty Clan Leader realized something was amiss.

This storybook…

Sitting in Liu Zixiao’s little mouth, why does it feel so strange?

What kind of divine artifact is this, able to grow and shrink, and even control water?!

…

Everything happening in the Lifebound Space, Qin Yu could perceive clearly.

However, on ordinary days, he didn’t pay much attention to these things.

After daily cultivation, the little wives would each stay in their courtyard to cultivate, only Little Ling’Er and Lin Shuishui and a few other young girls would often play around inside.

Today, the Lifebound Space seemed particularly lively.

Besides Little Flame Guard Yan Yu cultivating in his courtyard, even the sect leader master made an appearance. Moreover, the two masters seemed to be teaching the Beauty Clan Leader some strange knowledge.

Looking at the ‘innocent’ expression of the Beauty Clan Leader, it seemed she still didn’t grasp their intentions.

If the Empress weren’t right in front of him, Qin Yu could hardly stop himself from rushing back into the Lifebound Space to personally explain the Journey to the West storybook to the Beauty Clan Leader.

The Empress moved with incredible speed, like a whirlwind; in just a few days, the Imperial City appeared in view.

Only then did Qin Yu give up his idea.

It seems… the Empress has no intention of undergoing the Seven Emotions Tribulation again.

Who knows if there’ll be another opportunity like this.

With the Empress’s aura descending, a figure quickly approached the Imperial Study.

Seeing Qin Yu by the Empress’s side, Lingtian Peak was momentarily stunned, but immediately understood.

Qin Yu becoming a Tributor surely has his unique strengths, and since the Empress took him out, it must be for official matters.

Just like before, for those the Empress found difficult to scold, he would step in to do it.

Though he is somewhat simple, he is not foolish.

He knows very well who he can offend and who he cannot, which is why he established good relations with Qin Yu from the start.

“Your Majesty, Your Majesty, allow me to go to the border!”

With a face full of grief and indignation, Lingtian Peak pleaded.

This period has been the darkest time of his life!

No one has ever supervised his cultivation as harshly as Yan Zhi!

Qin Yu has no clue what exactly Lingtian Peak went through.

But seeing him so tearful, he must have suffered great grievances.

It’s really strange, after all, he is a Royal Court Tributor, besides the Empress, who else could subject him to such grievances?

“Get up and speak.”

The Empress glanced over, her voice indifferent.

Lingtian Peak’s strength had unexpectedly improved, which indeed surprised her a bit.

Moments later, a glow of light descended, and a figure shrouded in the power of moonlight appeared in front of the Imperial Study.

The words Lingtian Peak was about to sob came to an abrupt halt, and he didn’t even dare to make a sound while choking back his tears; his whole expression turned even stranger.

It’s not like he didn’t struggle.

The Empress Dowager only gave a decree, but Yan Zhi executed it mercilessly!

If he ever slackened in cultivation, this Leader of the Flame Guard would personally discipline him, and the peak existence below the Half-Venerable state is terrifying.

If not for his tough skin, any casual punishment would be enough to lay him up for half a year.

Precisely because of his robust physique, the pain Lingtian Peak endured far exceeded the imagination of ordinary people.

“Little Yan Zhi.”

The Empress Dowager’s gaze swept over. When she saw Lingtian Peak, her eyebrows furrowed.

“Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, I… I will return to cultivate first!”

Lingtian Peak shivered all over and wisely chose to withdraw before the Leader of the Flame Guard arrived.

“Qin Yu, you’re finally back!”

Once Lingtian Peak’s figure vanished, the moonlight on the Empress Dowager faded, revealing a face of unparalleled beauty in the scenery.

The Empress cast a sidelong glance at Xiangrui, disinclined to argue about manners.

Ha!

Seeing her worried face, does she think I would force Qin Yu?

How ridiculous!

As the Empress turned around, her expression subtly changed.

Feeling nauseated again!

“Bang!”

The Imperial Study doors closed heavily.

If it were in the past, the Empress Dowager would surely be filled with fear. However, at this moment, she only wanted to know if that tyrant had…

“Empress Dowager, I’m fine.”

The Empress Dowager’s delicate nose twitched slightly, and under the sunlight, that stunning face was filled with infinite allure, making Qin Yu find it hard to restrain himself.

At such close proximity, the Great Phoenix was practically pressed against him.

Looking at that slightly twitching nose tip and those enticing red lips, he couldn’t help but swallow gently.

Those small lips were like ripe strawberries, making one want to pluck and take a bite.

The Empress Dowager didn’t answer, and carefully smelled a few more times…

Hmm.

The tyrant’s scent was still there.

But, perhaps due to time or something else, it wasn’t as strong as last time, just a faint trace.

“Really fine?”

The Empress Dowager looked skeptical, and seeing Qin Yu’s hesitant expression, as if guessing something, she patted the Great Phoenix and said, “If you have grievances, speak up, I will stand up for you!”

“Crack!”

In the Imperial Study, came the sound of a brush breaking.

“Don’t be afraid, I… I will protect you thoroughly.”

The Empress Dowager’s aura weakened a bit, her voice involuntarily lowered a few pitches, but she still stood remarkably firm in front of Qin Yu.

Looking at the Empress Dowager standing before him, both timid and brave, Qin Yu really couldn’t bear to drag her into trouble.

Moreover, even if she knew, she couldn’t balance against the Empress.

Besides… this wasn’t what Qin Yu wanted.

“Let’s return to the Jade Flower Palace, Little Ling’Er misses the Empress Dowager a lot.”

Qin Yu glanced at the tightly closed door of the Imperial Study, deciding to stop the Empress Dowager from self-destructing.

“I miss her too, quickly let Little Ling’Er come out and accompany me.”

Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager’s attention immediately shifted away.

Still so easy to fool…

No wonder the Empress watches so closely, otherwise, who knows, the Great Yan Royal Family might end up with some scandal.

After all, it’s the Empress Dowager.

At least, in name, she is the Empress’s… mother.

For some reason, just thinking of a certain image made him inexplicably excited, what was going on?!

…

Jade Flower Palace.

The Empress Dowager held Little Ling’Er tightly, and after a long while, seeing Little Ling’Er being squeezed by the Great Phoenix and unable to breathe, she hurriedly let go.

Seeing the sincere care from the Empress Dowager, Qin Yu couldn’t help but be moved.

This Empress Dowager, pure and kind.

Really makes one reluctant to destroy these beautiful qualities of hers.

“Qin Yu, is Her Majesty hurt again?”

After a long time, while Little Ling’Er and a few young girls were playing nearby, the Empress Dowager suddenly came to Qin Yu’s side, a trace of worry in her clear eyes.

“Hurt?”

Qin Yu was startled.

Could the Empress Dowager have sensed it?

Even so far from the Imperial Capital, she could sense it so clearly?

“After Her Majesty fought with Emperor Chu, didn’t you all disappear together?”

The Empress Dowager frowned slightly and asked.

In her view, the only thing that could completely shield perception was Qin Yu’s mysterious space.

“Disappear? Could it be that flying carriage…”

Qin Yu’s pupils shrank, only then realizing that after the tribulation this time, the Empress did not destroy the flying carriage.

Could it be that this flying carriage could shield the Empress Dowager’s perception?

But why would the Empress create such a flying carriage, did she foresee her own tribulation?

Actually, from the beginning, Qin Yu had vaguely felt something was off.

This time the Empress’s Seven Emotions Tribulation seemed not as pure as the first time.

It’s just that initially, Qin Yu didn’t think too much, due to the Empress’s majesty, even if he guessed some things, he didn’t dare to confirm.

Thinking that the Empress might not have completely lost consciousness…

Excitement, fear, thrill!

Complex emotions filled Qin Yu’s heart.

But he soon calmed down.

He curled the corners of his mouth in an inexplicable smile.

Hmm.

He knew nothing.

“Qin Yu, be honest with me, what exactly happened to Her Majesty?”

The Empress Dowager keenly sensed his abnormality.

This guy, why was he suddenly filled with respect?!

That can’t be right!

If he was forced by the tyrant, shouldn’t he be angry and full of resentment?

“Her Majesty did get injured in the battle with Emperor Chu, but now she has completely recovered, the Empress Dowager need not worry.”

Qin Yu realized his lapse in composure and adjusted his tone slightly to avoid clashing with the authoritative Empress Dowager.

Under his reassurance, the Empress Dowager did not continue to press him.

Initially, he had even noted down Emperor Chu.

After a visit to Great Chu, Qin Yu had some change of heart about Emperor Chu.

At least, as a monarch of a Great Immortal Country, he was qualified, willing to lower his status for the sake of the lives of a whole region and humbly request assistance from the Great Yan Empress.

Remarkable.

A person like that, even if he were bad, wouldn’t be too bad.

“Qin Yu, you… didn’t do anything wrong to Little Ling’Er, did you?”

The Empress Dowager was a bit worried, leaned in closer, and asked.

As long as there was nothing wrong with that tyrant, she wouldn’t bother to care, but… poor Little Ling’Er.