Cultivation: Starting from a Mortal Bone

The Sect Leader, Su Xihe, fell into silence.

She naturally trusted Liu Zixiao; she was considered one of the most trustworthy people in the Cyan Mountain Sect!

However, this matter seems somewhat outrageous.

Su Xihe couldn’t help but ponder what exactly had happened to make the usually reticent Su Xiyue shout herself hoarse?

"Was she really in the room all the time?"

"Well..."

Liu Zixiao hesitated; she couldn’t be entirely sure and could only recount the situation from last night.

"Do you mean she was alone in the room?!"

Su Xihe caught the key point.

This suggests a crucial issue: Su Xiyue might not have been in the room all night!

If she was hoarse from shouting, and Liu Zixiao next door heard nothing, something must be amiss.

"I left a trace of my consciousness at the door, indicating the door hadn’t been opened, and the city’s array showed no disturbances, proving Xiyue did not leave the city..."

"Judging by her Qi Mechanism, her injuries have significantly improved, implying she spent all day healing."

Liu Zixiao stated confidently.

But the more that seems plausible, the more puzzling it becomes.

Everything appears normal... which is precisely the most abnormal aspect!

"Sect Leader, do you suspect Xiyue... snuck out last night?" Liu Zixiao asked cautiously.

"You’re next door, how could Xiyue possibly go out?"

Su Xihe’s tone was calm.

Next, she briefly inquired about the situation at the Ruins Rift, and then hung up.

Holding the Sound Transmission Stone, Su Xihe was silent for a long time.

Though she spoke to Liu Zixiao as she did, she had already planted seeds of suspicion in her heart.

Consider yesterday’s situation... distracted, and blushing.

Su Xihe’s brows furrowed deeply.

Ultimately, she put away the Sound Transmission Stone, because even if she asked, Su Xiyue might not confess.

And it might alert her prematurely!

"Xiyue, what on earth is going on with you..."

Su Xihe was puzzled.

She decided to wait until Su Xiyue returns to ask her directly.

That night.

Qin Yu continued to wait for the Fairy’s arrival.

Though he was always under suppression, yet...

Suppression has its perks.

One could say it’s endlessly intriguing!

Especially that conflicting feeling of aversion and rejection, yet having to... yield, appearing on Xiyue Fairy’s pure and untouchable face.

The contrast was simply overwhelming.

Whenever he saw her exhausted, on the verge of collapse, Qin Yu wanted to lend a hand.

But the Fairy was strong-willed and stubborn!

She would always glare fiercely at him.

She was the Immortal Sect Saintess; how could she yield to a junior cultivator from Loose Cultivator City?!

She wouldn’t allow herself to show weakness.

At that moment, Xiyue Fairy’s eyes would show a unique indifference, with a hint of disdain...

Looking down.

Perhaps she wanted to maintain her dignity as a Fairy, but often, it would have the opposite effect!

She might never understand why it was so.

Clearly someone so fearful of her, yet the more indifferent she acted, the more indifferent her expression became...

The rebellious emotion would rise instead.

...

...

Qin Yu never thought he had any inclinations.

He merely had a pair of eyes that appreciated beauty.

If Xiyue Fairy acted charmingly in front of him, he would feel uncomfortable.

She was inherently someone out of reach.

Originally, Qin Yu thought he would despise that indifference and disdain.

No one would enjoy being ignored, belittled, or even disliked... eyes.

Yet, when these attributes appeared on an ethereal Fairy, some subtle changes occurred.

Qin Yu even hoped Xiyue Fairy would remain as she was.

Alright.

Qin Yu scorned himself!

Bah!

...

Until dawn, Xiyue Fairy did not appear.

But, Qin Yu was not too surprised.

After all, when Su Xiyue appeared last night, her brow was creased with worry and tension, clearly concerned about being discovered.

Imagine.

If word spread that the Yunlan Domain’s First Fairy, Cyan Mountain Sect’s Saintess, the future Lord of the Immortal Sect, Xiyue Fairy, secretly met her beloved at night.

The shock would be enough to create a stir.

Sun rises in the east, the rosy glow illuminating the earth as if coating the mountains with a layer of gold.

Liu Zixiao stayed up all night.

But after watching over all night, she found Su Xiyue had been meditating all night and had no intention of leaving!

"Seems I overthought."

Liu Zixiao stopped overthinking, even feeling her unfounded suspicion of her sect’s Saintess was rather absurd.

She stood up and went out.

Now that the time is ripe, she needs to gather the Cyan Mountain Sect’s disciples to initially explore the Ruins Rift.

After all, that’s the main purpose for her and Su Xiyue coming down the mountain, to lead disciples into the Ruins Rift for training.

By noon.

After arranging the matters, Liu Zixiao went to Su Xiyue’s room.

"Xiyue, stay in the city for the time being, don’t go anywhere," Liu Zixiao instructed seriously.

Originally, the trip to the Ruins Rift was for Su Xiyue to lead the team, but now, with her injuries yet to heal and the Sect Leader’s firm stance against opposition, her trip into the Ruins Rift was ruthlessly postponed.

But some troubles still required Liu Zixiao’s attention.

For instance, the Ruins Beast!

"Hmm."

Su Xiyue softly replied, her voice already back to normal.

Then she seemed to recall something, reminded, "Aunt Liu, this Ruins Rift seems different from usual, please be careful."

Opportunity often equates to risk.

She sensed the red mist emerging from the Ruins Rift as unsettling when she was there.

Vaguely, it felt uncomfortable.

Somewhat ominous.

However, no rumors ever suggested the red mist was harmful, nor did any cultivator perish because of it, so no one paid special attention.

If she hadn’t been eager to kill Jia Li at the time, maybe she would have investigated thoroughly.

"I certainly won’t enter the Ruins Rift lightly, don’t worry."

Liu Zixiao nodded; she understood what Su Xiyue meant.

Still, she wasn’t reassured, so she took out an ancient array plate and handed it to Su Xiyue, saying, "This array plate was left by an Array Master from the Immortal Sect, though its power has waned over the years, it’s still enough to deter the petty thieves."

"If there’s danger, activate the array immediately, I’ll return at once!"

Her upcoming venture to the Ruins Rift won’t allow her to return quickly, her primary concern is Su Xiyue’s safety.

Moreover, if not for those old guys from the Immortal Sect urging, she wouldn’t personally lead the team there.

Ultimately, those old guys merely want her to scout, ensuring no danger before they descend without hesitation.

Su Xiyue received the array plate; Liu Zixiao didn’t speak further, standing up to leave.