Chapter 353 - 351: She Didn’t Even Praise Me
"Qin Yu, you have rendered meritorious service to Great Yan. When you arrive at the Imperial Capital, I shall grant you the reward you deserve!"
The Empress could use sound transmission to call out Qin Yu’s name, and say such words—this proved her recognition of Qin Yu as a person.
Even if his root bone might be a bit low, the Empress would not hesitate to allocate resources to nurture him.
If discovering that Qin Yu comprehended the Star Prison Array merely drew this supreme existence’s attention to him,
then Qin Yu’s ability to purify death qi was enough to move even the Great Yan Empress herself!
After the Empress cast her net, quite a few hidden dangers were indeed rooted out... The existence of ancient ghosts, without a doubt, would bring massive trouble to the Immortal Country.
But with Qin Yu’s emergence, the potential severity of those dangers lessened.
Of course, to deal with some matters, Qin Yu’s realm still needed to be improved.
Golden Core... that’s really too low!
As for Yan Yu.
Although she had yet to report in, the Empress could deduce a few things from previous information.
I’m afraid that...
Forget it.
Since Qin Yu’s cultivation is too low, just let Yan Yu stay by his side, to ensure his safety as well.
"Yan Yu!"
"Your Majesty!"
"Qin Yu’s safety, I entrust to you!"
These words from the Empress were, without a doubt, assigning Yan Yu to be Qin Yu’s Guardian from now on.
"Yes!"
Yan Yu’s eyes flickered with a slight tremor.
"Qin Yu, thanks Your Majesty!"
After that, the Empress promptly cut off the transmission.
Perhaps, considering Qin Yu’s presence, there were many matters inconvenient to ask about now.
Qin Yu quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
Even without meeting the Great Yan Empress face to face, merely a sound transmission made cold sweat break out on his back.
Perhaps, this was Majestic Imperial Might.
"Tch, she didn’t even praise me..."
Over there, Empress Dowager was still muttering to herself, holding the sound transmission stone, seemingly sulking, just short of squatting in a corner to draw circles.
Qin Yu only glanced once before quickly shifting his gaze away.
No help for it, Empress Dowager’s Great Phoenix is just too conspicuous; he couldn’t dare look any longer.
Especially when she’s angry, swaying about as if it’s about to fly out from under that phoenix robe and see the world.
Soon, night fell.
Though the atmosphere in the room was not yet harmonious, with Empress Dowager present and Her Highness the Princess, Qin Yu didn’t feel bored.
Being able to draw closer to these two—how many cultivators could ever hope for such a thing?
"Ling’Er, time to rest."
Empress Dowager gave a gentle reminder.
This Princess, though born with the Innate Dao Spirit Body, had not yet begun cultivation and was still just a normal person.
Though already drowsy, she still gripped Qin Yu’s hand tightly, unwilling to let go.
"Empress Dowager, Your Highness the Princess, then Qin Yu will return to his room now."
Qin Yu got to his feet.
After all, he couldn’t really sit here watching Empress Dowager and the Princess sleep, could he?!
Unthinkable, absolutely unthinkable!
Yet, Ling’Er still hadn’t let go of his hand, and with hopeful eyes, tentatively asked, "I... can I go with you?"
"Uh..."
How could Qin Yu dare? He could only look to Empress Dowager.
"No!"
Though Empress Dowager is... quite unconventional,
she was clear on matters between men and women.
No way could she let Little Ling’Er follow Qin Yu back to his room.
She had promised the Empress she would take good care of Ling’Er.
But, seeing the dash of disappointment in Little Ling’Er’s eyes, Empress Dowager added, "Qin Yu, come earlier tomorrow and keep Ling’Er company a bit more."
At once, the girl’s eyes lit up again, looking at Qin Yu expectantly.
"This..."
Qin Yu hesitated, then said, "Yes!"
Little Ling’Er pouted, clearly reluctant, but still obediently and gently let go, unwillingly watching Qin Yu leave with Yan Yu.
Not long after.
"Disappeared again..."
Empress Dowager was about to go check that room for any clues, when she saw that Little Ling’Er at her side seemed to lose all support, her body going limp, nearly collapsing.
"Little Ling’Er, what’s wrong?"
Empress Dowager snapped out of it, and when she saw colour fading from Little Ling’Er’s once rosy cheeks, turning pale and ashen, she hurriedly propped her onto the Cold Jade Bed.
With a brief sense, her expression instantly changed.
"Wasn’t she better just now? Why is it..."
Empress Dowager started to panic.
The Ice and Fire Dao Rhyme Power inside Little Ling’Er was surging again...
She couldn’t imagine what kind of pain that frail little body was enduring now.
Her eyes filled with heartache. "I’ll go get Qin Yu to come accompany you!"
"Empress Dowager."
But Ling’Er stopped her, not wanting to worry the Empress Dowager, forcing a smile. "Ling’Er’s fine, really. It’s nothing."
Compared to before, the current situation was actually not so severe.
Lying on the Cold Jade Bed, trembling uncontrollably, she never cried out from pain.
"But..."
In the end, Empress Dowager didn’t call Qin Yu.
After all, Ling’Er was going to bed; surely she couldn’t have Qin Yu sleep with her, too?!
There was no need to seek the Empress’s approval for this—she knew it was improper.
Yet, unsure how else to comfort Little Ling’Er, she could only lie down beside her, sandwiching the girl between herself and the huge phoenix, trying to share her own warmth.
Little Ling’Er slowly closed her eyes, as if she’d fallen asleep. But that small, tightly curled body and the brow faintly furrowed proved she really wasn’t sleeping soundly.
Empress Dowager drew out a silken quilt, covering them both. Under the covers, she gently loosened her clothing, fearing no cold, only wanting Little Ling’Er to be closer to her.
This was, in truth, why the Empress wanted Empress Dowager to accompany Ling’Er.
It did help, somewhat.
...
"Back to our story—in the Peach Garden, the Seven Fairy Maidens as guardians, the Great Saint wields a body fixing technique, then pulls out the Stabilizing Needle Magical Treasure..."
Within the Lifebound Space, Yan Yu was so immersed in the tale she couldn’t pull herself away. She couldn’t imagine how this Great Saint could be so mighty, traversing the heavens and seas at will!
That Stabilizing Needle Magical Treasure, in particular, was stunningly powerful—capable of making the Seven Fairies cry non-stop!
Those were fairies, after all!
"Ah! Qin... Qin Yu, you’re doing it wrong!"
Yan Yu gave a startled cry, her little tail suddenly going stiff.
Little Bunny was confused. With a year or more’s theoretical knowledge and observation, she’d already mastered all the techniques in her mind.
Yet... she’d never seen Qin Yu act this way with his wives.
Had he veered off the right path?
"Did Her Majesty mean to have you become my true Guardian?"
Qin Yu suddenly asked.
"Yes."
And at that moment—
"Ah!"
[Emotion Point +4 from Yan Yu]
[Yan Yu Romantic Point: 40 (Unbreakable)]