Cultivation: Starting from a Mortal Bone

Yan Yu was completely baffled.

Body Tempering is such a difficult affair, and as a Flame Guard, she knows this all too well.

Actually, cultivators who reach a certain realm are already aware of their own physical shortcomings, but—how hard is it to temper your body?!

The body isn’t like your realm; with enough time, with understanding, you can improve that.

The strength of the flesh is extremely difficult to enhance, and the time needed is extremely long.

Even so, Yan Yu had never heard of any cultivators in the Immortal Country who could strengthen their flesh to Foundation Establishment level.

That seems to be a barrier.

Almost no cultivator can overcome it.

But Qin Yu’s body is more than just Foundation Establishment level...

Yan Yu instinctively squeezed Qin Yu’s muscles with her hand.

This...

It’s actually reached Golden Core Peak!

How could anyone temper their flesh to Golden Core level?!

Yan Yu couldn’t figure it out. If she wasn’t still holding Qin Yu’s muscles, she’d hardly believe it was real.

And body tempering is way harder than improving one’s cultivation. You have to temper your body constantly, day and night...

But Qin Yu?!

Surely it wasn’t tempered between the sheets, right?

That level wouldn’t even reach the Qi Refining Realm’s body tempering strength, how could you possibly bring your body up to Golden Core level?!

After sensing Qin Yu’s powerful physique, Yan Yu even forgot to check his Root Bone.

Hiss!...

Qin Yu breathed in sharply.

He really couldn’t take it.

Forget about a kick—even getting squeezed lightly like this by her, Qin Yu felt pain.

Stinging hot.

Even if you’re testing his physique, do you have to use so much force?

What an airhead!

"Yan Yu, that’s enough, right?"

Qin Yu quickly grabbed the curious hand of the bunny cop, for the simple reason that after learning Yan Yu’s identity, he was worried the naïve Flame Guard might report everything back up the chain.

Yan Yu was innocent, but that didn’t mean the one behind her was clueless.

If this unconscious behavior angered the bigshot behind her...

Qin Yu quietly glanced at the seemingly harmless Yan Yu, feeling vaguely uneasy.

"This rebellious disciple, does he really dare go so far?!"

Sect Leader Su Xihe blinked her eyes open in a haze and saw that Qin Yu was actually holding the Flame Guard’s little hand, instantly doubting her own eyes.

Previously, they thought Yan Yu was a Guardian sent by the Cyan Mist Hall Master, but after witnessing her display her power in the Ruins Rift, Su Xihe learned Yan Yu’s true identity.

This rebellious disciple—what hands doesn’t he dare touch? Where does he get the guts?!

"Can’t I keep checking?"

Yan Yu’s pretty eyes showed a hint of disappointment.

Clearly Su Xihe and the others can all use him, but why can’t she even touch?

Do I really have to have his offspring before I can fully explore?

Yan Yu really wanted to get to the bottom of Qin Yu’s physical secrets, and she felt she was just about to touch the real mystery—only for Qin Yu to reject her.

"Master, you’re awake?"

Qin Yu seemed to hear a slightly sour snort from inside the ship’s cabin, then saw Su Xihe half-sit up, giving him a strange look.

That look seemed a bit condescending?

Looks like it’s time to respect the master and honor the sect, let this tsundere sect leader taste a little more of her disciple’s progress (chang).

The flying ship sped along like a thousand miles per day.

The group wasn’t heading straight back to Cyan Mountain Sect.

After the Ruins Rift incident—with the strength Qin Yu displayed—throughout Yunlan Domain, even all Ten Domains of Cyan Mist, absolutely no one dared to mess with Cyan Mountain Sect now.

Even if Hundred Sword Sect was still around, they probably wouldn’t dare try anything.

Capable of slaying fourth-level Ruins Beasts—wouldn’t that mean he could easily deal with Jian Hai, who hadn’t even grasped Dao Rhyme yet?

The Cyan Mountain Sect elders had already returned ahead, but Qin Yu intended to take the little demoness Leng Ruyu on a trip to Demon Sect.

Even though he’d already been frank with Leng Feng in Lin Xian City, Leng Ruyu was after all the Sect Leader of Demon Sect, so both emotionally and conventionally, he had to pay a visit—in order to give Leng Feng and Demon Sect a proper explanation.

As they drew closer to Demon Sect territory, Leng Ruyu’s expression visibly tensed up.

This Demon Sect Leader, who usually acts like she doesn’t care about public opinion, was clearly a bit nervous inside.

"Relax, with me here, nothing will happen."

Just then, a big hand closed over her slender jade hand.

Looking at the man before her, Leng Ruyu felt a warmth in her heart, but her face remained calm and frosty. She tried to pull her hand back but failed.

"What, you wanna run now? It’s too late for regrets."

Qin Yu laughed.

"Hmph, you’re the First Fairy’s husband, just barging in like this—aren’t you worried my Demon Sect disciples will keep you here?"

Leng Ruyu snorted coldly.

"Haha, then they’ll just have to call me big brother in Demon Sect."

Qin Yu didn’t deny it, looking as if he was actually looking forward to it.

"You..."

Leng Ruyu was momentarily speechless. Why was this guy’s skin so thick—who even counts as a Demon Sect person anymore?!

But seeing Qin Yu without a hint of hesitation, she felt much more grounded inside.

[Leng Ruyu Romantic Point: 90 (Heartfelt)]

Qin Yu quietly glanced at the little flame—just one tiny bit from perfection. Sure enough, coming to Demon Sect was the right move.

This was a small knot in her heart, too.

Demon Sect was nestled in the Cloudy Mountain Range.

Contrary to rumors of overwhelming demonic qi, the sect here was grand and imposing, Spiritual Qi abundant, and spirit beasts and birds could be spotted from time to time. The atmosphere was tranquil, not much different from other Immortal Sects.

At that moment, over the main peak of Demon Sect, Sect Leader Leng Feng floated in mid-air, with many elders behind him, plus direct and core disciples.

After receiving Leng Ruyu’s transmission, Leng Feng immediately had everyone prepare.

But apart from the Nether Bone Elder and several other Golden Core elders, the rest of Demon Sect disciples didn’t know what was happening—what business could warrant the Sect Leader’s attention?

Under so many expectant gazes, a rainbow streaked across the sky, as a flying ship slowly stopped above the sect gate.

"Who is that, to warrant the Sect Leader’s personal welcome?"

"Hey, look at the ship symbol—could it be someone from Cyan Cloud Sect?"

"Impossible, even if Cyan Cloud Sect’s leader showed up, the Sect Leader wouldn’t make such a fuss."

Seeing the flying ship, many Demon Sect disciples in the mountain started discussing, curiosity in their eyes.

"It’s definitely Cyan Mountain Sect’s leader!"

"Wait, the most beautiful woman seems to be standing behind—who’s that in front?"

"It’s the Sect Leader! The Sect Leader is back!"

Soon, several figures swept out from the ship. When Yunlan Domain’s top beauty appeared, plenty of Demon Sect disciples felt dazzled—but soon they noticed something off.

The Sect Leader was standing next to a handsome young man!

Although that man looked impressive and extraordinary, seeing the Sect Leader holding his arm—wails erupted among the sect disciples.