Cultivation: Starting from a Mortal Bone

This grandeur is not the worldly opulence, but a form of elegance that has weathered hardships, akin to the precipitation of a river of time, originating long ago, enduring and everlasting, flowing through the bloodline, timeless and indelible.

The woman’s steps were light yet firm, every stride placed on the verge of the ethereal and the real, silently engraving the dignity and glory that originated from ancient bloodlines onto this realm.

Qin Yu’s gaze naturally fell on her flawless, exquisite face, her eyes like deep pools, clear yet unfathomable, as if hiding stars within with every glance.

Her eyebrows were long and slender, like the elegant brush strokes of distant mountains, carrying a hint of grace and softness. Her nose was high and proud like a mountain peak, adding a touch of vitality to her demeanor. Her lips were naturally red, like petals moistened by morning dew, revealing white teeth as jade, sparkling with a pearl-like radiance.

She walked with such grace and elegance that every step exuded endless dignity and refinement. The noble aura emanating from the depths of her soul allowed only distant admiration, preventing even the slightest desecration.

Yet, beneath this extraordinary nobility lay a charm powerful enough to captivate the heart, like a subtle fragrance stirring the strings of one’s heart unexpectedly.

With just a glance, Qin Yu, originally free of impure thoughts, found his mind unable to remain calm, a strange fervor rising from his heart.

This woman’s allure was so captivating that it was impossible to resist!

Qin Yu felt his body instinctively stiffen, an inexplicable reverence surging in his heart, as if facing the supreme existence of heaven and earth.

"Even the giants among your Human Race dare not look directly at me, yet you have such courage..."

The Beauty Clan Leader hadn’t expected this fellow to dare look directly at her; that innate resistance caused her delicate brows to furrow, and her steps to subtly pause.

In unseen places, beneath her clothes, goosebumps visibly rose.

"I..."

Qin Yu wanted to explain but was astonished to find that just a glance had made his breathing somewhat labored.

Simply standing there made him, with a heart as strong as steel, feel so embarrassed!

What kind of charm was this?

She was a peerless enchantress!

A true bone-absorbing succubus.

Initially, upon seeing Tu Jiujiu, Qin Yu thought she was the most alluring woman in the world, but comparing her with the one before him, the young girl seemed to pale in comparison.

"You made me appear, why then dare not look directly?"

The Beauty Clan Leader’s lips curled into a teasing smile, this Human proved quite sensible, at least maintaining sufficient awe towards her.

Though some lowered their heads, there were others who seemed to lift them high!

Qin Yu dared not respond.

Just a single look almost ignited his body; how could he dare to stare?

Moreover, besides the irresistible charm, there was an inherent nobility from the depths of her bloodline which made him unable to fathom any thoughts of desecration.

Yet misteriously!

Qin Yu was acutely aware that the presence before him could easily suppress him with a mere gesture.

And in a manner he could not overturn.

He could only... endure humiliation and bear burdens!

"Raise your head!"

The Beauty Clan Leader’s lips formed a faint curve.

Clearly, she was very satisfied with Qin Yu’s demeanor in her presence.

Understanding awe was good.

For some reason, she unexpectedly felt a sense of joy within her heart.

Qin Yu dared not defy her; in such constrained circumstances, he could only raise his head.

At the same time, his eyes opened wide.

Even though it wasn’t the first glance, at that moment, his mind nearly succumbed.

He was unable to extricate himself.

"Buzz!..."

Suddenly, the flame flickered slightly, pulling Qin Yu out from that state.

Hoo~ hoo~

He gasped heavily, as if crawling out of a quagmire, unaware of when his body had become drenched in cold sweat.

Terrifying.

Just within that intangible moment, he was nearly ready to willingly submerge, and then, wouldn’t whatever the woman said lead him to do her bidding?!

Luckily, the flame was present.

Qin Yu hadn’t anticipated the flame appearing at such a moment.

Of course, this appearance might not be intentional, but rather, the flame inherently possessed this effect?

"Huh?"

The Beauty Clan Leader’s smile vanished instantly, even her expression showed a hint of astonishment.

From the onset, she was filled with curiosity about Qin Yu.

After all, he was the sole being in thousands, even tens of thousands of years, to successfully transcend the Celestial Tribulation.

However, upon meeting him, she found herself slightly disappointed.

Because Qin Yu did not appear so exceptionally gifted, nor did he give her a sense of immense strength.

Bone age was already over thirty; although Spiritual Power strength wasn’t low, his cultivation was merely at the Lotus Platform... at most the beginning of Foundation Establishment.

How did such a person attract a Celestial Tribulation?

Were it not for the faint hint of Celestial Tribulation aura on Qin Yu, the Beauty Clan Leader would have suspected she had gotten the wrong person.

This was her first true interaction with Qin Yu.

At first, Qin Yu’s performance made her slightly disdainful, but she hadn’t expected Qin Yu to quickly extricate himself from that state.

She hadn’t even begun questioning.

Furthermore, upon coming out of that state, Qin Yu’s gaze cleared, continually staring at her, making her somewhat unnatural.

"Hmph!"

The Beauty Clan Leader’s eyes narrowed slightly, snorted coldly.

Then Qin Yu felt the entire heavens and earth closing in on him, a powerful suffocating sensation instantly hit.

Just as he intended to escape into his Lifebound Space, the sensation receded like a tide.

So strong!

Qin Yu had only ever felt such oppressive power from the Empress.

His guess was indeed correct.

Thankfully, he hadn’t done anything to Tu Jiujiu, or else the woman in front of him wouldn’t be so courteous now.

Though she wasn’t excessively courteous.

In fact, Qin Yu could read a trace of... annoyance in her eyes.

Yes, annoyance.

That kind of repulsion, almost entirely undisguised.

Am I really that loathsome?!

Qin Yu almost fell into self-doubt.

So, even though there was a spark in the air, and his mind remained unfettered, he wisely shifted his gaze.

There was no choice; he couldn’t win!

He still had to cultivate; for now, among his beloved beauties, only the little rabbit had comprehended Dao Rhyme, so it could only be...

... a bit of grievance for the little rabbit.

"Where’s Tu Jiujiu?"

The Beauty Clan Leader suppressed the discomfort rising in her heart and asked.

"Well..."

Qin Yu couldn’t very well refuse; after all, this was Tu Jiujiu’s elder sister—how could he say no?

"Let me ask."

With just a thought, he contacted Tu Jiujiu within the Lifebound Space.

The little fox was playing with Little Ling’Er and the others.

"Jiujiu."

Qin Yu’s voice suddenly came through, and Tu Jiujiu froze for a moment, "Brother Qin Yu?"

"It’s me..."

Qin Yu quickly explained the situation, even opening the entrance for Tu Jiujiu to see the outside scene.

There was no choice; it wouldn’t do for everyone to watch while cultivating with Bai Yaoyin.

That wouldn’t be appropriate.

It’s the Beauty Clan Leader!

Tu Jiujiu instantly became tense all over... the entire fox demeanor became anxious.

"No, Jiujiu doesn’t want to go back!"

She hid behind Little Ling’Er, her pitiful appearance making her even more adorable.

Though the Beauty Clan Leader couldn’t see inside, Qin Yu didn’t hide their conversation from her.

To show his integrity.

Upon hearing Tu Jiujiu’s words, the Beauty Clan Leader was so angry her neckline trembled.

A flurry of white flowers.

Goodness, Tu Jiujiu!

It was just as she expected; that little fox refused to come out, otherwise, even with the Great Yan Empress’s protection, Qin Yu wouldn’t dare to forcefully keep Tu Jiujiu.

"Let me in!"

The Beauty Clan Leader’s gaze returned to Qin Yu.

"No!"

Before Qin Yu could answer, Tu Jiujiu’s voice carried through the void, urgent and excited.

"Tu Jiujiu!"

The Beauty Clan Leader nearly ground her teeth to powder, her eyes almost spewing fire. Her clenched fist trembled slightly, and ripples visible to the naked eye emanated around her.

Clearly, she was furious.

That foolish fox!

Her anxiety was all for Tu Jiujiu, afraid she’d end up giving herself away.

What kind of person was Qin Yu? The Beauty Clan Leader could see very clearly—give it a few more days, and that silly fox might not even have bones left.

She ceased speaking, keeping her gaze locked on Qin Yu.

Qin Yu did, of course, want to keep Tu Jiujiu, but the woman in front of him clearly had an exceptional cultivation and status. Could he refuse?

Clearly not.

Unless he never left the Great Yan Imperial Palace.

Previously he could manage, but now with Bai Yaoyin, he couldn’t have the Chief Steward of Carefree Pavilion running to the palace every day.

As he looked at the beauty before him, Qin Yu hesitated and finally extended his hand to her.

The Beauty Clan Leader blinked.

"That space is something I accidentally developed; you must be in contact with me to enter..." Qin Yu explained briefly.

"???"

Do you even hear yourself?

A cultivator who had just entered the Foundation Establishment Realm claiming to have developed a space?

Moreover, a space capable of concealing her senses?

This was impossible.

The Beauty Clan Leader initially thought it was bestowed by the Great Yan Empress, but given the current circumstances, the likelihood of Qin Yu lying was exceptionally low.

She thought back carefully to recent events; it seemed true to what Qin Yu said—contact was necessary.

Though she understood, how could she, as the dignified Clan Leader of the Qingqiu race, possibly engage in contact with the most repulsive Human Race individual?!

Especially a man.

"I don’t want to go back; Brother Qin Yu, don’t let her in..."

Tu Jiujiu’s voice again echoed from the void, instantaneously enraging the Beauty Clan Leader, who extended her jade-like hand and grasped Qin Yu’s palm.

Upon contact, Qin Yu’s spirit was instantly swayed.

Just seeing her was overwhelming enough, and now holding her hand...