Cultivation: Starting from a Mortal Bone

Although the Flame Point is rising extremely fast these days,

as the amount needed for Root Bone and Spiritual Cultivation increases, the required time naturally stretches out.

This is just for the Lower Grade Dao Bone—it already takes at least two years. If one wants to go higher?

All in all, having a Lifebound Space directly halves this time.

So comfy.

After leaving the Lifebound Space, Qin Yu cast a glance at the Guardian still waiting patiently.

Suddenly, he thought of something.

[Celestial Eye: Third Layer (5-5000)]

The Celestial Eye had reached the third layer.

He shifted his gaze, but secretly activated the Celestial Eye.

His brow felt hot—everything around him fell under his sight.

He focused a bit, looking toward Yan Yu...

at her face.

Slowly, the mask began to slip away, and what first entered his vision was a pair of incredibly lively, expressive eyes.

Her skin was as delicate as the finest porcelain, carrying a faint pink glow; a gentle touch would send a blush spreading, revealing the innocence and fragility of a young girl.

Her face still had a hint of youthfulness, but her brows carried a subtle mature allure—a kind of charm beyond her age, both shy and inviting, like a newly blossomed rose.

Yet what really caught Qin Yu’s attention were her ears!

They weren’t like those of the Human Race—more like... rabbit ears?

Rabbit ears?!

Qin Yu thought he was seeing things, but upon closer look, realized he wasn’t wrong at all—they were simply hidden away by Yan Yu.

Or rather, covered by that special mask.

For even with just the second layer of the Celestial Eye, Qin Yu could see the Star Prison Array’s veins.

Shows just how extraordinary that mask is.

Under the Celestial Eye, the girl with those soft, delicate rabbit ears looked even more dreamy and adorable.

The tips blushed a healthy pink; perhaps sensing something, her ears twitched lightly, adding even more liveliness and charm.

Qin Yu instinctively wondered if she had... a tail?!

She does!

Short and exquisite, covered in fine fur, swaying gently with her steps, radiating a unique allure.

Rabbit cop?!

No.

Rabbit Guardian?

Qin Yu originally thought she was from the Alien Race, but aside from the ears and tail, everything else—including her aura—was indistinguishable from a human.

Guess it’s just some special... bloodline.

Impressive.

Humans and rabbits...

I wonder which senior managed to pull that off.

Rabbits are so cute—Qin Yu thought of eating, but that senior thought of...

benefiting future generations.

Suddenly, Yan Yu stopped walking, carefully sensing something, then turned her gaze onto Qin Yu in front of her.

Qin Yu immediately put away his Celestial Eye, acting as if nothing happened as he stepped into the Sect Leader’s Cave Mansion.

Yan Yu didn’t follow him inside.

But during that moment, she felt as though her disguise had been seen through.

Even though Qin Yu had his back to her, she felt strongly—it must have been Qin Yu.

But...

This mask was bestowed by Her Majesty the Empress to the Flame Guard. How could a mere Golden Core Cultivator see through it?!

She’s finding Qin Yu harder and harder to read.

Clearly his cultivation is only at the early stages of Golden Core, and he even came from a small town, but the more she interacts with him, the more unique he seems.

As the Empress’s Personal Guard, she’d seen tons of geniuses and monsters, but Qin Yu feels different.

It’s as if he’s shrouded in mist—every time she thinks she’s figured him out, she realizes it’s only the surface. That mysterious, confident aura seems etched into his bones.

Inside the Sect Leader’s Cave Mansion.

"Where is it?!"

The Sect Leader was lying lazily in a courtyard hammock, reading a novel with great relish, her face faintly flushed, apparently at an exciting scene.

But when she went to keep reading, she found there was nothing left.

Immediately, she threw the book away in a fit of anger, pissed enough to wish she could catch the author herself.

Force him to write a volume a day!

No, make that ten volumes a day!

Or else, whip him.

For every missing volume, ten lashes!

How awful, always cutting at the crucial point, leaving the Sect Leader unable to eat or sleep all day, just thinking of that rebellious disciple...

Pah!

Like she cares about him.

But honestly, that rebellious disciple hasn’t come by all day.

Could it be...

"Worn him out?"

After all, he’s got so many Dao Companions.

Heh!

The Sect Leader’s lips curled mockingly.

Thought he was so tough.

She doesn’t feel it, honestly, she thinks that rebellious disciple... is pretty weak.

Just not sure how he seems to have endless energy.

Anyway, every time he’s about to lose, the Sect Leader kicks him out.

She’s not about to let herself get bullied like Liu Zixiao!

"Here, for you."

Beside her, Liu Zixiao helplessly handed over another novel to the Sect Leader.

"Forbidden Love with My Brother-in-law"

What the hell?!

Who fell in love with their brother-in-law?!

Not her!

The Sect Leader’s face filled with anger, she glared at Liu Zixiao, demanding, "Zixiao, where do you get all these ridiculous novels?"

"If you don’t want it, give it back."

Seeing the suspicion, Liu Zixiao wasn’t intimidated at all. She reached for the novel.

But once it was in hand, how could the Sect Leader give it back?!

She still didn’t have a Dao Bone.

Can’t break through to the Lotus Platform, and cultivation isn’t much use, so naturally, she’s got tons of free time.

If she doesn’t read novels, what—stare at nothing?

Slapping aside Liu Zixiao’s hand, she started...

’judging’ it.

"The person who wrote this novel is definitely not decent."

Liu Zixiao: "..."

"Both masters are here."

Suddenly Qin Yu’s voice rang out, making the Sect Leader panic—she quickly hid the novel away and fixed her appearance.

But just as she was about to act all Sect Leader-like, she saw Qin Yu walk right over to where she’d tossed the previous novel.

Bending down, he picked it up.

"Zixiao, told you not to read so many novels—and to stop leaving them everywhere."

The Sect Leader’s face changed immediately, but smartly, she shifted the blame onto her bestie.

While speaking, she used Spiritual Power to snatch the novel from Qin Yu’s hand, then tossed it to Liu Zixiao like it was burning her.

The whole move was smooth and seasoned, with a hint of distaste, as if none of it was her concern.

Liu Zixiao stared speechlessly at her bestie, a little aggrieved in her eyes.

Qin Yu also looked oddly at the Sect Leader, who was trying to cover up her guilt—if he hadn’t seen her hide the novel himself, he’d almost believe it.

He hadn’t read the content, but just from the title...

Definitely not proper at all.

Maybe the author’s decent, but anyone who likes reading it... definitely isn’t!

Mhm.

Qin Yu had already guessed Liu Master had written it especially for the Sect Leader.