chsdbacks Chapter 73 Yu Qingyi's Initiative
Chapter 73 Yu Qingyi's Initiative
Yu Fengling excitedly looked inward at herself.
I checked it several times before I dared to believe it was real.
Overnight, he went from the first level of Qi Refining to the second level!
It also resolved the underlying safety hazards!
She turned her head and looked to her side.
Qin Xiao stood with his hands behind his back by the window, gazing at the pale dawn breaking over the horizon.
Noticing that Yu Fengling had woken up, Qin Xiao turned around, his gaze calm: "How are you feeling?"
Yu Fengling quickly stood up and performed a deep bow respectfully: "Thank you, my husband! Fengling has broken through to the second level of Qi Refining! And I've never felt so good!"
Qin Xiao nodded slightly: "Your foundation is now solid. You can continue your cultivation step by step. While dual cultivation can accelerate your progress, you should not rely on it excessively. Your own comprehension and accumulation are equally important."
"Yes, Feng Ling understands!"
Yu Fengling nodded vigorously.
"It's getting late, go back and wash up and get ready."
Qin Xiao said.
"yes!"
Yu Fengling agreed, then couldn't help but glance at Qin Xiao before quickly retreating.
As she reached the palace entrance, she suddenly stopped, turned back, and whispered, "Husband...you...you haven't slept all night, wouldn't you like to rest?"
Qin Xiao glanced at Yu Fengling and said indifferently, "I don't need that much sleep. Go."
Yu Fengling was relieved and left Zichen Palace with a heart full of joy and an indescribable attachment.
Back at Yongning Palace, Mu Ziyan had already gotten up and was stretching her muscles in the courtyard.
Seeing Yu Fengling's radiant face and noticeably stronger aura, he was taken aback at first, then understood, and greeted her with a smile: "Congratulations, Fengling, it seems you had a very fruitful night."
Yu Fengling was a little embarrassed, but mostly excited. She held Mu Ziyan's hand and said, "Ziyan, my husband is amazing! He helped me clear my meridians and taught me a new cultivation technique. I broke through to the second level of Qi Refining in one go!"
"Of course, young master's cultivation is profound, and he is more than capable of guiding us."
Mu Ziyan was also happy for her, "With a solid foundation, my sister's cultivation will surely progress by leaps and bounds in the future."
After saying that, Yu Fengling went to wash up.
Afterwards, he and Mu Ziyan went together to Zichen Palace for their morning lesson.
Luo Qingluan and Yu Qingyi also came from the direction of Changchun Palace, preparing to go to the back garden of Zichen Palace.
Yu Qingyi noticed Yu Fengling's change at a glance, and a hint of surprise flashed in her phoenix eyes.
Overnight, the aura has solidified so much?
It seems that Qin Xiao's guidance on "dual cultivation" has indeed yielded amazing results.
A faint sense of anticipation arose in her heart.
Luo Qingluan smiled gently at Yu Fengling: "Congratulations, Fengling."
The morning classes were still held in the back garden of the Zichen Hall.
As dawn breaks, the flowers and trees flourish.
Four women, each with their own unique charm, sat cross-legged on the prayer mats, all calm and focused.
Qin Xiao stood in front of them, his gaze sweeping over them, taking in their individual states.
"Today, we will not discuss the method of inducing qi."
Qin Xiao slowly spoke: "The four of you have different cultivation levels and different spiritual root attributes. Forcing you to synchronize will not be ideal."
"During the Qi Refining stage, the focus is on accumulating spiritual energy, expanding meridians, and developing attribute perception."
"From today onwards, I will provide individualized guidance on the content of the morning lessons, based on each of your specific circumstances."
Upon hearing this, the four women perked up and became even more focused.
Qin Xiao used telepathy to explain the mission to the four women.
Then, he walked to the stone table next to him, sat down, and poured himself a cup of tea.
"Alright, that's all. Go back and cultivate on your own. You don't need to come to this morning class anymore. If you need anything, just come find me."
As Qin Xiao spoke, his gaze swept over the four women, "Last night I helped Feng Ling to strengthen her foundation, and the results were acceptable. As agreed, tonight..."
He paused deliberately.
Luo Qingluan remained calm, though her ears turned slightly red.
She had practiced dual cultivation with Qin Xiao the most times, and was already used to it.
But I still feel a little embarrassed to mention it in public.
Mu Ziyan blushed slightly, lowered her head, and gently twisted the hem of her clothes with her fingers.
Yu Fengling's eyes lit up as she looked at Qin Xiao expectantly, while also glancing shyly at the others.
Yu Qingyi's heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason.
She forced herself to remain calm, maintaining a cool and aloof expression.
Seeing Yu Fengling's progress, she was now 80% convinced of the effectiveness of dual cultivation, and her anticipation grew stronger.
Qin Xiao's gaze hesitated between Luo Qingluan and Mu Ziyan.
However, at that moment...
A clear, cold voice broke the brief silence.
"I……"
Yu Qingyi stood up and stepped forward, lowering her eyes slightly to avoid Qin Xiao and the other three's gaze. A faint blush rose on her pretty face. "If...if you haven't made up your mind yet...I could..."
After she finished speaking, she felt her face burning.
As the Empress of Yu, when had she ever spoken so proactively?
However, her yearning for the Great Dao and her trust in Qin Xiao ultimately overwhelmed her imperial reserve and girlish shyness.
The garden was completely silent.
A knowing look and a faint smile flashed in Luo Qingluan's eyes.
Mu Ziyan was taken aback at first, then smiled and looked at Yu Qingyi with understanding in her eyes.
Yu Fengling stared wide-eyed at her cousin's flushed but composed profile, then at Qin Xiao.
His face was filled with exclamations of "Wow!"
Qin Xiao also raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Yu Qingyi.
This aloof empress finally took the initiative to take this step.
That's good. She has the highest talent. If she can consolidate her foundation and unleash her potential through dual cultivation as soon as possible, it will be good for both herself and her.
"Can."
Qin Xiao put down his teacup and uttered only one word.
Yu Qingyi's tense shoulders relaxed, a huge weight lifted from her heart, and she responded softly, "Mm."
As soon as he finished speaking, he turned around and walked quickly out of the garden, his back view showing a hint of fleeing in panic.
Qin Xiao slowly stood up and said to the remaining three women, "You should all go back to cultivate. Qingluan, you will continue to take care of the affairs of the palace."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Luo Qingluan and the other two bowed.
Qin Xiao didn't linger any longer; with a flicker of his figure, he returned to the Zichen Palace.
The remaining days seemed exceptionally long for Yu Qingyi.
She returned to Changchun Palace and tried to cultivate on her own, but found that she could not calm her mind at all.
Qin Xiao's image and the words "dual cultivation" kept flashing through his mind.
She glanced at Yu Fengling's obvious progress...
A barrage of thoughts flooded her mind, making her increasingly confused and disoriented.
Night falls.
The lanterns in Changchun Palace were lit early in the morning.
Yu Qingyi bathed and changed into a brand-new palace dress. She sat in front of the dressing table, looking at her cold and beautiful face reflected in the bronze mirror, which was tinged with a faint blush. She hesitated for a long time.
In the end, she simply tied her jet-black hair loosely with a white jade hairpin, without applying any makeup.
"Yu Qingyi, this is for the Great Dao, for immortality, for the Yu Kingdom..."
She muttered to herself, as if trying to convince herself.
The woman's gaze in the mirror gradually hardened.
But that blush never faded.
It's almost time.
She got up and pushed open the palace door.
Walking towards the brightly lit Zichen Palace...