Cultivation: Starting from a Mortal Bone

"Has there been another upheaval with the Demon Sect?"

"Hmph!... Just knew the Demon Sect harbors ill intentions."

Before Liu Zixiao could speak, Sect Leader Su Xihe’s voice came through from the other side.

It was somewhat early at this point, she might have instinctively thought something urgent had happened.

However, the alliance between Cyan Mountain Sect and the Demon Sect was merely temporary; they might still be wary of each other.

It was just because of the formidable Hundred Sword Sect that they had to do so.

"It’s not about the Demon Sect."

"Oh?"

This surprised Su Xihe.

Apart from the variable that is the Demon Sect, Liu Zixiao, as an elder, could completely take charge of other matters and didn’t need to report to her frequently.

"It’s about the Inspiration Banquet."

Liu Zixiao spoke about the situation at the Inspiration Banquet.

It was much better than she had anticipated.

Initially, many cultivators came merely because of its fame, or just to catch a glimpse of the First Fairy’s beauty, but those with some renown were rather hesitant about joining the Cyan Mountain Sect...

Even though Cyan Mountain Sect was not what it used to be, it remained one of the Three Great Immortal Sects. If it could command true respect, joining wasn’t out of the question; it just depended on the conditions.

Yet everything changed from the moment Su Xiyue made her move.

The First Fairy, truly well-deserved!

For now, she is the First Fairy, but in the future, she might well become the first strongest in Yunlan Domain!

They saw the prospect of Cyan Mountain Sect.

As a result, during the Inspiration Banquet, over one hundred and thirty cultivators declared their intention to join Cyan Mountain Sect.

Among them were several with notable reputations.

"That’s good; it should alleviate the situation within the sect to some extent..."

On the other side, Su Xihe let out a long breath, her tone filled with relief, and then asked, "Is Xiyue okay?"

"Well..."

Liu Zixiao hesitated for a moment but decided to truthfully share what she had observed.

"Are you saying that ever since Xiyue returned from the Ruins Rift, she... often seems distracted?"

Su Xihe’s voice carried a hint of doubt, along with obvious disbelief.

Su Xiyue was not like her elder sister; she had been burdened with the title of Saintess and the responsibilities of the Immortal Sect since childhood, without a moment’s respite.

She was even... incredibly demanding of herself.

She never wasted any time, even maintaining a meditative posture while sleeping.

"Not only that, earlier, I happened to see Xiyue returning from outside, and I noticed she seemed to be moving with some difficulty..."

Before Liu Zixiao could finish her words, Su Xihe worriedly asked, "Did Xiyue go to find Leng Ruyu?!"

"I don’t believe so."

Liu Zixiao had her own judgment.

Although Su Xiyue had asserted her strength yesterday, exerting herself while injured at this time to find Leng Ruyu would be unwise. Moreover, there was no major disturbance last night.

Clearly, there was no confrontation.

What exactly Su Xiyue went to do remains unclear to her.

"However, I noticed she didn’t look well, and when I asked, she said her injury had flared up again..."

This was the point Liu Zixiao wanted to emphasize.

Although she believed that Su Xiyue wouldn’t deceive her about such things, since there was suspicion, it was best to inform the Sect Leader first.

Just in case?

"Frequently distracted, and... blushing?"

Su Xihe murmured to herself.

How does this sound like a young girl in love?!

She paused for a moment.

Impossible, right?

Clearly, Liu Zixiao has always been by Xiyue’s side, she should know if Xiyue met someone, but she didn’t mention anything.

How could such an unlikely situation occur without contact with outsiders?

Su Xihe further asked, "Are you sure it’s not her injury flaring up?"

"My perception doesn’t go wrong!" Liu Zixiao replied confidently.

There was a long silence on the other side, seemingly deep in thought, followed by abruptly ending the Sound Transmission Stone communication without a word.

...

In her room, Su Xiyue seemed to sense something. She extended her jade-like hand, and the Sound Transmission Stone appeared in her palm.

"Xiyue, you did well yesterday."

The voice of Sect Leader Su Xihe came through, first affirming her behavior from the previous day and stating that several elders also softened their attitude toward her.

Su Xiyue listened without any change in her expression.

Clearly, she had heard such words from Su Xihe many times.

Although she had a cool temperament, appearing indifferent, she actually acted with her elder sister in mind.

"Xiyue, I heard your injury has flared up again? Is it serious..."

When asking this, Su Xihe was noticeably nervous.

Worried that Su Xiyue’s injury had indeed resurfaced, but more afraid of...

Su Xiyue was silent for a very long time before she replied with a faint ’mm’, "It’s nothing, it’s much better now."

Her expression turned rather unnatural.

Unfortunately, it’s the Sound Transmission Stone, and Su Xihe couldn’t see from the other side.

"That’s good then."

Su Xihe seemed relieved, at least from Su Xiyue’s voice, there were no signs of weakness.

As for whether she has feelings for someone...

"Xiyue, since you’re injured, return to the Immortal Sect, with Zixiao there, it’s enough."

If Su Xiyue agrees to return, it would prove Liu Zixiao’s suspicions unfounded.

Before yesterday, Su Xiyue might have chosen to return to the Immortal Sect.

She originally planned to return after her injuries had mostly healed.

But she discovered Qin Yu!

"I still need some more time to recover..."

Su Xiyue eventually found a reasonable excuse.

"You got injured for the Immortal Sect’s sake, so even if others find out, what’s the problem? Let’s see who dares to say anything!"

Su Xihe’s voice grew louder.

Yet, no matter how she tried to persuade, Su Xiyue remained silent, and finally, she had to give up.

She contacted Liu Zixiao again through the Sound Transmission Stone.

"Make sure to look after Xiyue, ensure she doesn’t get into trouble!"

After putting down the Sound Transmission Stone, Su Xihe knitted her eyebrows tightly.

Though her sister had a cool disposition, she was still a young girl naive about love, what if she were deceived?

It’s not that as an elder sister she doesn’t allow her sister to talk about marriage.

Rather.

If being so secretive, does it not prove the identities are unequal?

"I hope, I’m overthinking."

...

Danxin Herb Hall.

Qin Yu didn’t get up until noon.

Of course, it was because he had spent some intimate time with his two little beauties.

Then, with Lin Shuishui, who pouted the whole way, they strolled around the market.

Going out felt great.

Outside the city was chaotic, but within the city, with Elder Liu Zixiao of the Cyan Mountain Sect overseeing, no one dared to cause trouble.

Of course, the reason he dared to go out was due to the attitude of Fairy Xiyue towards him.

Qin Yu also bought a lot of food for the little girl, finally making her happy.

After appeasing Lin Shuishui, Qin Yu returned to the Alchemy Room.

Inside, his beautiful master was the only one there.