Cultivation: Starting from a Mortal Bone

"Little silver thief, do you plan to hide behind women forever?!"

The Flower Fairy bit her silver tooth lightly, wishing she could just reach out and drag that guy out.

Behind...

Actually, there’s nothing bad about it.

The view in front is nice, and the scenery behind is quite unique too.

Of course, Qin Yu dared not say it out loud, he merely walked silently out from beside the Empress Dowager.

He could tell, though the Empress did not speak, with her presence, the Flower Fairy should likely not take his life.

If that’s the case, at worst, let her beat him up to vent her anger?

This bit of hardship, he could endure.

"Don’t say I didn’t give you a chance, one month’s time, have you achieved it?"

The Flower Fairy snorted lightly, not in a hurry to make trouble, deliberately behaving generously.

"How could that be done..."

Qin Yu silently muttered to himself.

During this month, in the Flower Language Building, people eager to catch a glimpse of the Flower Fairy’s beauty never stopped trying, yet no one succeeded.

Throwing the withered branch to him, and speaking of a month’s deadline, isn’t it clearly making things difficult?!

"Hmm?"

Just as Qin Yu wanted to take out the withered branch from the Lifebound Space, he was stunned to find that the originally dried branch seemed...

To have undergone some subtle changes?

Not sure if it was his illusion, the previously rolled-up dry bark showed some signs of closing together, moreover, some moisture had seeped inside.

Could it be dampened by water pearls near the waterfall?

Qin Yu was merely a bit puzzled, the Flower Fairy frowned slightly over there, somewhat impatient, and gently scoffed, "Stop delaying!"

Actually, during this month, she wasn’t waiting for Qin Yu, the most important reason was the Ancestral Gods’ prophecy.

However, clearly, there was still no gain.

Countless cultivators swarmed in, trying all means, using various treasures of heaven and earth, yet no one could bring the withered branch back to life.

A month’s deadline was the longest she could stay in the Great Yan Immortal Country.

She was the newly born life from the Ancestral Tree in nearly a thousand years, and an elf born with innate divine techniques.

Upon birth, she became the Elf Race’s only Princess.

This was obviously different from the Princess of the Human Race Immortal Country; the Flower Fairy was evidently to become the King’s successor.

Moreover, she had a subtle connection with the Tree of Life, having left for too long, the dying speed of the Tree of Life accelerated, possibly even... completely exhausted!

The consequence of that, was something not even the Elf Race could bear, potentially impacting the entire world!

The Empress lightly sighed in her heart, preparing to let the Empress Dowager and Little Ling’Er temporarily withdraw.

The Flower Fairy had already lowered her stance, some diplomatic niceties needed to be extended.

As long as the Flower Fairy did not go overboard, Qin Yu would have to be aggrieved slightly.

An appropriate compensation could be given in the future.

After all, this guy happened to break into the smaller courtyard at that moment, and dared to have the audacity to sneak a peek!

Utterly reckless!

Qin Yu wore a bitter smile, asking, "How does the Fairy plan to deal with me?"

"It’s simple, you take one of my blows, never to appear in my sight again."

The Flower Fairy said coldly, showing no leniency.

She certainly wished to drag this hateful little silver thief back and whip him a thousand times, ten thousand times with thorny vines every day... but she still had to consider the Great Yan Empress.

"No way!"

The Empress had not opened her mouth yet, the Empress Dowager firmly refused without hesitation.

No matter how strong Qin Yu was, he was merely in the Golden Core Realm, how could he withstand a blow from the Flower Fairy?

As for not appearing before the Flower Fairy, that wasn’t a difficult task.

After all, this Fairy seldom left the Elf Race, Qin Yu just needed not to go to the Elf Race’s Ancestral Land.

The Empress’s eyes narrowed slightly but she did not stop her.

She knew the Flower Fairy had boundaries, she wouldn’t truly strike Qin Yu down, and although there was some anger in the Flower Fairy, it was not as intense as the murderous intent from a month ago.

Perhaps, the Flower Fairy merely wanted Qin Yu to learn a lesson and remember it.

"Aren’t you going to take out the Ancestral Tree’s withered branch, or are you planning to cheat?"

The Flower Fairy didn’t argue with the Empress Dowager, she looked directly at Qin Yu and said coldly.

The month’s deadline had reached, if not for the fear of the Empress’ attitude, she would have straightaway dug out this silver thief’s eyes.

Could he dare to look directly at me!

Simply outrageous.

Now, not wishing to delay even a second longer!

Facing the Flower Fairy’s aggressive stance, Qin Yu did not deliberately stall for time anymore, he moved his mind, and took out the withered branch he had casually inserted into the Lifebound Space a month ago.

"Your Majesty, please ask the Empress Dowager not to intervene."

The Flower Fairy’s hand slightly clenched, flower petals floated around her, a tremendous sense of pressure emanated from her graceful form.

Under this powerful sense of oppression, an extreme feeling of danger arose in Qin Yu’s heart, his body instinctively wanted to flee.

Qin Yu suppressed his inner fear, boldly said, "Is the Fairy in such a hurry?"

"Hmph!"

The Flower Fairy had no additional words, at this point, the words of this little silver thief were useless. Regardless of accidents, it could not conceal the fact he had peeked at her.

The future king of the Elf Race, having been peeped on by a human, was an enormous humiliation!

A humiliation to an entire tribe!

She must leave him a lifelong unforgettable lesson.

No one knew what she thought, but a strange smile floated on the Flower Fairy’s beautiful face, sending chills down one’s spine.

"The Fairy might as well look at the withered branch in your hand first."

Qin Yu handed over the withered branch.

The Flower Fairy was startled.

Her jade arm reached out to catch the branch, and in the next moment, the cold and delicate face suddenly changed dramatically.

On the withered branch, the bark appeared to be curling and the branches twisted, but the cracks covering it had visibly closed up a lot.

Most importantly, the branch had become moist!

How was this possible?!

It must be noted, during this month, countless cultivators used numerous Treasures of Heaven and Earth, but the withered branch showed no change at all.

Let alone getting moist.

In a certain sense, water represents vitality, and if this continues, the moist branch might even sprout new buds.

"Hmm?!"

The Empress glanced over, and with her keen eyesight, she immediately noticed the change in the withered branch, and a trace of surprise flickered in her usually calm eyes.

Before handing the branch over to Qin Yu, she had tried various methods, but none were effective.

The Tree of Life is linked to the earth beneath!

The reason for the gradual withering of the Tree of Life is closely related to the sentient beings in this world, and its withered branches are naturally different from those of other trees.

Therefore, no matter what Treasures of Heaven and Earth were used, they had no effect whatsoever.

Yet, Qin Yu had taken it for just a month, and this piece of withered branch had actually regained a trace of vitality?!

Even though it was still very faint, almost imperceptible without careful sensing, in the eyes of people at the level of the Empress and Flower Fairy, it was clearly noticeable!

How did Qin Yu manage to do it?!

"Buzz..."

The Flower Fairy didn’t think too much, her hands formed a mysterious hand sign, and a strange glow infused into the withered branch in her hand.

In the next moment, the branch turned lushly green, the cracked bark contracted at a visible speed, and even a green bud sprouted from a twig.

The Flower Fairy’s breathing became somewhat heavy, her starry beautiful eyes sparkled intensely, she stared tightly at Qin Yu.

Qin Yu was also dumbfounded.

He had only noticed some changes in the branch, but didn’t expect that in the Flower Fairy’s hand, it would actually sprout buds.

When the Flower Fairy looked over, he also reacted.

In this case... doesn’t that mean he won’t get whipped?!

Moreover, there might be a chance...

To turn the tables?!

Qin Yu now appeared quite confident, saying, "The Fairy promised that as long as I achieved it, the misunderstanding could be forgiven."

Upon hearing this, the astonishment on the Flower Fairy’s face quickly subsided.

This little trickster, he still dares to bring up that misunderstanding!

Even in front of the Empress, he dares to look straight at me!

Despite being surrounded by swirling petals, facing Qin Yu’s passionate gaze, whether an illusion or not, she still felt as if she was being seen through.

This even made her feel somewhat uneasy.

"Even as a Princess of the Elf Race, you wouldn’t really intend to break your word, would you?"

Seeing the Flower Fairy not responding for a long time, Qin Yu felt a bit anxious, while the Empress Dowager grumbled discontentedly from the side.

Before this, she had risked being scolded by the Empress to shelter Qin Yu.

Although she didn’t know how Qin Yu did it, he had indeed accomplished what the Flower Fairy asked for.

"Your Majesty, may I speak to Tributor Qin alone?"

The Flower Fairy took a deep breath, suppressing the complex emotions inside her, and for the first time addressed Qin Yu as "Tributor," rather than the hateful little trickster.

She certainly knew the gravity of the matter.

Restoring the vitality of the Tree of Life was an event significant enough to make the entire Elf Race take notice.

As for the affair of being seen without her purity...

This matter naturally couldn’t be let go easily, but it would have to be discussed later.

"What do you intend to do? He’s Little Ling’Er’s man!"

The Empress Dowager stood beside Qin Yu, full of vigilance.

Upon hearing this, a trace of shyness immediately appeared on Little Ling’Er’s charming face.

"Ling’Er’s man?!"

The Flower Fairy was shocked.

Wasn’t he treating the Princess’s illness?

How did it become that he’s her man?!

Moreover, the Princess was breathing steadily, with no sign of abnormal blood energy, clearly still a...

Virgin.

Even if the Empress Dowager wanted to find an excuse to refuse her, she didn’t need to bring up the Princess’s reputation, right?

What shocked the Flower Fairy even more was that the Great Yan Empress didn’t object to this.

"I... I won’t fight for him with you, I just have some questions for Tributor Qin."

The Flower Fairy looked towards the Empress.

"Empress Dowager, do not cause trouble."

The Empress pondered for a moment, then gestured for the Empress Dowager and Little Ling’Er not to interfere.

To discuss matters, naturally, the Empress wouldn’t be asked to leave, and Qin Yu tactfully walked towards the side hall.

The Flower Fairy’s expression was complicated, but she resolutely followed him in.

This side hall seemed deliberately altered, with almost no luxurious furniture inside, but a large bed caught attention.

"Why is there such a big bed? Is it comfortable to sleep in?"

Possibly due to the Flower Fairy’s keen sense of smell, she actually smelled a scent...

Called osmanthus flower.