Cultivation: Starting from a Mortal Bone

In fact, Leng Ruyu had never been able to figure one thing out.

How exactly did Su Xiyue dispel that trace of purple fire?

Her purple fire was extremely special—a senior from the Demon Sect had obtained it in a secret realm, and from then on, no one was able to tame it, let alone refine it.

Only she managed to do it!

Although she was only at Foundation Establishment, even Golden Core Cultivators couldn’t extinguish that unique purple fire.

This was proven in practice.

However, Su Xiyue was completely unaffected by the purple fire—she even unleashed her peak combat strength that day in Lin Xian City when she faced her down.

Leng Ruyu personally witnessed Su Xiyue using a forbidden technique!

Before, she hadn’t understood how strange and persistent the black qi was, but now she’d experienced it firsthand.

In other words, at that time, Su Xiyue had three fatal dangers hanging over her!

First, the severe wounds left by the forbidden technique; second, that sinister purple fire; third, the relentless black qi.

Each of the three was difficult beyond words to resolve!

But not only did Su Xiyue recover completely, what was even more shocking was that she broke through to the Golden Core Realm in an incredibly short period of time!

Even now, looking back, it still felt utterly unbelievable.

In fact, Leng Ruyu felt it was unreal, and suspected Su Xiyue was just holding on by sheer force of will.

But if she hadn’t fully recovered, there was no way Su Xiyue could have achieved a realm breakthrough.

Leng Ruyu was now almost certain—the First Fairy must have secrets she kept from the world.

She did feel utterly disheartened.

But after all these days, watching her father running everywhere for her sake, begging everyone he could, sparing no expense, pouring all resources to find her even a sliver of hope, 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Only for each hope to end in crushing disappointment again and again.

Her father’s weary appearance struck her heart like a heavy hammer, filling her with guilt.

How could she possibly have the face to give up on herself?!

But the black qi was like a festering parasite, endlessly devouring her vitality.

Was she supposed to beg Su Xiyue for help?

She gently closed her eyes, and two trails of silent tears slipped down her cheeks.

Though she hadn’t uttered a word, Leng Feng had already caught the truth from her emotional fluctuations... that rumor was true after all.

Obviously.

The Cyan Mountain Sect had found a way to dispel the Hundred Sword Sect’s black qi!

If that’s the case...

"Yu’Er, get some rest."

...

Time flew by like a white steed glimpsed across a crevice.

Ever since Sect Leader began personally instructing Qin Yu, he was required to visit the Sect Leader’s Cave Mansion every day.

Of course, always during the day.

Which worked out perfectly, as during the day his beloved wives cultivated, and at night they improved their root bones—never missing a thing.

On the second day, when Su Xihe saw Qin Yu still brimming with energy, she figured he must have listened to her advice.

If he’d been plowing the field all night, he couldn’t possibly be so lively by day.

Just like the first day, the second day was spent on alchemy practice. By dusk, Qin Yu had practically mastered all the essentials.

This time, Sect Leader was truly astonished.

Under her observation, she realized that Qin Yu improved with every single attempt. In just two days, he managed to reach a level that had taken her years—the speed left her in shock.

At first, she was worried that Qin Yu would have trouble grasping the core principles, and had planned to painstakingly break down the complex steps and teach him patiently.

Yet, after just a single demonstration and a few pointed comments during his practice, he already seemed to have grasped it in full.

At this rate, in at most a month or so, this disciple of hers would catch up with his own master.

Looking at Qin Yu again, Sect Leader realized something.

What Qin Yu lacked most now was cultivation!

Back in the day, when Su Xihe herself was cultivating, she would study alchemy and arrays by day, and focus on cultivation by night, leaving only two hours of rest each day.

But after last night, Qin Yu’s cultivation hadn’t improved a bit.

This made her, a strict teacher, think that Qin Yu must have slacked off at night.

But on second thought, considering he had several Dao Companions, a little slacking off was to be expected. After all, he could turn down or even leave an Immortal Sect for the sake of his Dao Companions!

On the third day.

Watching Qin Yu’s smooth, fluid technique, Sect Leader was dumbstruck.

Now she truly understood what it meant to be innately gifted, to grasp things at a single touch.

It was time to shift his focus.

Cultivation Realm was the foundation supporting everything. Qin Yu was only at Qi Refining Fifth Layer—he couldn’t even make elixirs, so much was out of reach for him to learn.

Su Xihe originally planned to supervise personally, but suddenly thought of someone else.

Liu Zixiao!

They’d agreed to teach Qin Yu together, yet Liu Zixiao hadn’t shown up for two whole days.

Unforgivable!

So she sent her a message, summoning her over.

Liu Zixiao, finally getting two days of rest, was called over. Just as she was about to complain, she noticed Qin Yu present, and immediately put on a serious face.

"Sect Leader, why did you summon me?"

"Starting today, you’ll supervise Qin Yu’s cultivation. Make sure he doesn’t slack!"

With that, Sect Leader strolled out leisurely.

In the front yard, she subconsciously headed for the hammock, but as soon as she sat down, felt it wasn’t right.

If Qin Yu caught her, his master, slacking off, he’d probably get even more slack in his training.

So she went back inside, lay down on a soft chair next to the bed.

Sunlight poured through the window, warming her body, and she closed her eyes in contentment. Soon, she picked up a book and started reading with relish.

After Sect Leader left, Qin Yu turned a confused look to Liu Zixiao.

What’s going on here?!

"From now on, I’ll be teaching you how to cultivate,"

Liu Zixiao didn’t decline—she’d already agreed to it, after all—so she asked, "Which cultivation technique did you choose?"

"Hundred Rivers Return to the Sea Technique!" Qin Yu answered honestly.

Liu Zixiao gave him a glance. "Not a bad choice—suits you well."

"Begin circulating your cultivation technique."

"Yes, ma’am!"

Qin Yu responded, closed his eyes, focused his mind, and soon the spiritual qi around him was drawn in, forming visible ’rivers’ flowing toward him.

"Huh? You’ve mastered it this quickly?"

Liu Zixiao was surprised, but considering Qin Yu entered at a High Tier in Spiritual Power, it seemed natural.

Looks like she only needed to supervise him, nothing more.

In the days that followed, every morning Sect Leader would have Qin Yu refine medicinal ingredients once, check his technique, then leave the rest of the time for Liu Zixiao to supervise his cultivation.

In a flash, over twenty days had gone by.

During this time, Qin Yu had already risen from Qi Refining Fifth Layer to Qi Refining Seventh Layer.

[Cultivation: Qi Refining Seventh Layer (56%)]

This is the Immortal Sect’s advantage—of course, the main factor was the boost from the cultivation technique.

That morning, waking up, Qin Yu focused his attention on his flame.

[Flame Point: 5024]

[Lin Qianqian Romantic Point: 100 (Till death, unwavering)]

[Yin Qinghe Romantic Point: 90 (Heartfelt)]

[Zhao Mengli Romantic Point: 100 (Till death, unwavering)]

[Su Xiyue Romantic Point: 15 (Initial Acquaintance)]

[Cultivation: Qi Refining Seventh Layer (56%)]

[Root Bone: Lower Grade Spirit Bone (Flame Point 5024/10000)]

[Spiritual Power: Entry High Tier (Flame Point 5024/5000) Breakthrough available]

[Pure Yang Divine Body: First Layer (622-1000)]

[Celestial Eye: First Layer (154-1000)]