Cultivation: Starting from a Mortal Bone

Chapter 583: Chapter 535: A Promise Sealed with Words

”What’s wrong, do you not believe that I can protect you?”

The Empress Dowager furrowed her brows, seemingly a bit displeased.

Can’t you see even the little clown chicken has been easily handled by me?

Although the little clown chicken is still in its drowsy juvenile stage, with its Bloodline Power not yet fully awakened, the Empress Dowager can still sense that perhaps only the legendary Nine-tailed Divine Fox in the Qingqiu Fox Race can rival the clown chicken.

But, is there still a Nine-tailed Divine Fox in Qingqiu?

Ever since that Divine Fox exhausted almost all of Qingqiu Race’s Bloodline Power to support the Human Emperor.

To want another Nine-tailed Divine Fox to appear?

For the Qingqiu Fox Race, that’s no longer possible.

”The Empress Dowager’s divine might is unparalleled, her power transcends the mundane, and her wisdom is unmatched, so naturally she can keep me safe.”

Qin Yu was full of respect, and his words were full of flattery.

The Empress Dowager’s eyes slightly narrowed, unconsciously revealing a smile, clearly very pleased.

Qin Yu is really nice, always speaking the truth!

Unlike the Empress, who only knows how to threaten me.

”The Empress Dowager is wise and all-seeing, strategizing commandingly, and her might quells all corners of the world!”

”With you in command, no Alien Race would dare infringe upon the majesty of Great Yan.”

Qin Yu caught on immediately and continued speaking.

”Well, it’s not only my contribution.”

The Empress Dowager felt a bit embarrassed, yet also elated, feeling as if she might float away.

Under a barrage of praise, the Empress Dowager even felt no need to urge Qin Yu; she could face the Empress head-on herself.

In the end, the little remaining rationality made her suppress this terrifying thought.

”Huh, Little Ling’Er, your body...”

As Qin Yu brought out a group of small wives, the Empress Dowager’s gaze fell on Little Ling’Er, immediately noticing something unusual.

Since being with Qin Yu, the condition within Little Ling’Er’s body had been curbed, and after entering that mysterious space, it almost completely stabilized, without any further disarray.

However, Little Ling’Er still couldn’t cultivate.

Even if the Empress Dowager personally guided Spiritual Qi into her, it would extinguish in an instant within her body, and too much Spiritual Qi would trigger a conflict between two types of Innate Dao Rhyme.

In the end, the Empress Dowager could only let it be.

However, the moment Little Ling’Er appeared, the Empress Dowager sharply detected a faint Spiritual Qi lingering around her, with her little face flushed pink, her overall state much improved.

”Qin Yu, did you heal Little Ling’Er?”

The Empress Dowager was a bit excited.

Hearing this, Su Xihe and others who had just walked out of the Lifebound Space all looked at Qin Yu, Lin Shuishui and Zhao Mengli’s beautiful eyes showing a hint of excitement.

Had all the painstaking guidance these days finally paid off?

From now on, could there finally be one more little helper?

”Nope.”

Little Ling’Er’s delicate, carved-jade face flashed with a hint of gloom.

She had been doing her best according to how Lin Shuishui and others taught her, indeed, Brother Qin Yu’s body was hotter, and his embrace warmer.

But, every time they got here, there was no follow-up!

”Hmph!”

Upon hearing this, Su Xihe retracted her gaze.

Princess not only has a noble status but is also so young, she really dared not imagine the scene of Qin Yu treating her illness.

”Then where did the Spiritual Qi on you come from?”

The Empress Dowager couldn’t quite believe it.

Although since Little Ling’Er’s emergence, the Spiritual Qi was dissipating rapidly, it couldn’t escape her eyes: ”Did he give you a massage?”

”Also, also no.”

Little Ling’Er felt even more aggrieved.

Previously, Brother Qin Yu would press for her, but now, he would flee after a short while.

Little Ling’Er didn’t know why, and the Empress Dowager didn’t pursue further, as it was a good thing anyway.

”Could it be due to the enhancement of the Lifebound Space?”

Qin Yu mused.

With the Lifebound Space upgraded to the fourth layer, the Spiritual Qi inside became denser, and importantly, the Great Dao within was more complete.

Perhaps this also affected Little Ling’Er.

Although she still couldn’t cultivate, in the Lifebound Space, she was nourished continuously by the purest and gentlest Spiritual Qi; once she could cultivate in the future, she would advance by leaps and bounds!

In the Imperial Study.

The Empress showed a rare faint smile, but was also somewhat conflicted inside.

Little Ling’Er’s body was growing fast, should she truly consider her relationship with Qin Yu?

After all, Ling’Er is a princess of the Great Yan Royal Family, following Qin Yu all this time without official status is very improper.

It would also draw some idle talk.

Moreover, the Empress was well aware of the effect of the Warm Current, perhaps it could indeed help Little Ling’Er, allowing her to embark on the path of cultivation.

But, if Little Ling’Er were to marry Qin Yu, then...

At most a year.

Wait a year, and her own romantic tribulation should be completely resolved.

...

”Fairy, Qin Tributor requests an audience.”

Listening to the maid’s transmission, the Flower Fairy’s Dai Mei slightly furrowed.

What is he here for?

Humph!

Does he think yesterday’s closeness was not enough?

The Flower Fairy initially wanted to refuse, but after considering some matters, she reluctantly allowed it.

”Fairy.”

Soon, led by the maid, Qin Yu walked into the small courtyard full of floral fragrance.

The familiar scene seemed unchanged by time.

Birds singing and flowers blooming, it looked so beautiful, so close to nature.

The flowers were in full bloom, and butterflies danced gracefully...

”Qin Tributor seeks me, is it for those resources?”

Seeing him looking towards the pond in the inner courtyard, the Flower Fairy immediately thought of the scene when they first met, her voice suddenly colder, with a feeling of distancing herself miles away.

Humph!

If not seeing a glimmer of hope in Qin Yu that could revive the vitality of the Ancestral Tree, how could she easily let him go?

Moreover, yesterday he even took the initiative to touch me!

Actually, since the first time Qin Yu looked at her, there have only been two paths available to her.

One is to kill Qin Yu and pretend nothing happened.

The other...

She didn’t want to choose either!

”The Fairy misunderstood.”

Qin Yu didn’t mind her attitude.

The Flower Fairy had an elegant aura, with a beauty that could bring down birds and fishes, carrying a hint of chill, making her even more attractive.

”Just stand there.”

The Flower Fairy’s Dai Mei slightly furrowed, somewhat resistant.

Seen enough!

Want to get closer? Absolutely not!

Who knows what other particularly outrageous things this guy might do?

”Does the Fairy carry the Ancestral Tree’s withered branch?”

Qin Yu, as if he hadn’t heard, walked straight through the path blooming with flowers, arriving in front of her.

She’s truly beautiful.

There’s really someone more vibrant than the flowers; that skin, it’s like the most tender petals...

His gaze lowered.

Oh?!

Perhaps in her small courtyard, the Flower Fairy wasn’t wearing shoes, or rather, as an elf, she naturally didn’t have the habit of wearing shoes.

Those jade feet, like the first water of spring, elegantly presented there, even more dazzling than the surrounding blooming flowers.

Soft as budding buds, thin as spring rain.

Gulp!

Qin Yu could hear the sound of himself swallowing, the Flower Fairy naturally heard it too.

A trace of annoyance flashed across her face but was quickly restrained.

Though she didn’t move, flowers blossomed under her feet, hiding those jade feet.

What a pity.

Qin Yu was somewhat speechless, muttering, ”What a penny pincher.”

The voice wasn’t loud, yet the Flower Fairy heard it, her chest immediately heaving.

Is this really an issue of stinginess?!

It’s mainly Qin Yu’s gaze that’s excessively passionate, making her very uncomfortable.

After calming down her emotions, she asked coolly, ”Why do you want the withered branch?”

Yet, just because of this small matter, she forgot to prevent Qin Yu from approaching.

”Yesterday, I had a sudden insight, made some progress, and want to try again.”

Qin Yu smiled, reaching his hand casually towards that delicate jade hand.

”Swish!”

The Flower Fairy realized, her figure discreetly retreated a step, not letting him succeed.

”What does the Fairy mean by this? I just want you to feel my progress.”

Qin Yu felt somewhat heartbroken.

The first thing he did upon leaving the palace wasn’t visiting his little wife but coming to Baihua Building, yet the Flower Fairy treated him like an outsider.

”I believe you.”

The Flower Fairy spoke with difficulty, wasn’t yesterday’s contact under this guise?

”We’ve been honest with each other, why fuss over trifles...”

”Stop.”

The Flower Fairy’s face turned cold.

That day was just an accident!

Upon learning that the Ancestral Tree had a chance of revival, she couldn’t resist, only wanting to bring Qin Yu back to her race, hoping to resolve the crisis of the Ancestral Tree’s exhaustion.

Indeed.

If the Ancestral Tree could revive, her sacrifice would be insignificant; she’s willing to use herself to exchange for the Ancestral Tree’s rebirth.

However, even with Qin Yu’s rapid progress, his cultivation is not enough. Even if he were taken back to the tribe now, it might not yield much.

That’s why the Flower Fairy was rather worried, not leaving in the night.

Resources weren’t sent out, and Qin Yu couldn’t be taken back to the tribe; she really didn’t know how to explain to Her Majesty the Queen.

”Here’s the withered branch you wanted.”

The Flower Fairy seemed to realize her reaction was overly intense, took a deep breath to calm down, and produced a section of the Ancestral Tree’s withered branch.

”Fairy, truly don’t want to see my progress?”

Qin Yu reached out to take the floating withered branch in front of him, still somewhat unwilling.

That touch, so vivid in his memory.

”If you can...can revive it within half a month, I might consider it.”

Though her words were very tactful, the Flower Fairy’s seemingly bashful face still revealed a trace of shy charm, making Qin Yu momentarily lose himself.

”Really?”

Qin Yu looked earnest.

”Naturally.”

The Flower Fairy solemnly promised.

If Qin Yu truly made such progress, she might indeed consider...

Besides, it’s just holding hands.

Shouldn’t be any problem, right?!

Originally, the Flower Fairy intended to find some excuse to make Qin Yu leave first.

Unexpectedly, after hearing her promise, he immediately turned and left.

Only pausing slightly at the pool, casting an extra glance.

This little silver thief!

How could the hope for the Ancestral Tree’s revival be on him!

The Flower Fairy felt somewhat annoyed, thinking back to last night’s contact, couldn’t help but bend down, using clear water to clean her wrist again.

Washed it until it turned a bit red.

Alas.

Her body was still touched by someone, and it was by a man of the Human Race.