Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 1433 - 1429: Gift of the Pill

"Excited by the hunt," Lu Qingfeng chuckled, "Stealing Mr. Chu’s disciple, how is that possible?"

Shen Hanyue laughed, "Such a fine talent, shouldn’t the Palace Master give a meeting gift?"

"You little girl," Lu Qingfeng laughed helplessly, "Always siding with outsiders."

She took out a Small Jade Bottle from her sleeve and handed it to Zhou Qingyu, "This is a Purifying Soul Pill, useful for Purifying, perfect for your situation."

"This..." Zhou Qingyu hesitated, looking at Xiao Ruoling.

"Qingyu, hurry and thank the Palace Master!" Shen Hanyue beamed, "This is a Purifying Soul Pill, an extraordinary Spiritual Medicine!"

Xiao Ruoling quickly said, "Palace Master, this is too valuable, there’s no need..."

"Alright," Lu Qingfeng waved her jade hand, "Compared to Mr. Chu’s kindness, this is nothing."

Xiao Ruoling shook her head, "My husband considers it a mere gesture, there’s no need for this."

"That’s what he thinks is a mere gesture," Lu Qingfeng said, "If we truly see it as a mere gesture, it would be lacking depth, Qingyu, accept it."

Xiao Ruoling said, "Thank you, Palace Master."

Zhou Qingyu accepted the Jade Bottle with both hands, bowing in gratitude.

"Mr. Chu is a rare genius in the world, with unparalleled achievements. To become his disciple is indeed fortunate; cherish it and cultivate well," Lu Qingfeng said.

"Yes," Zhou Qingyu replied softly.

She now understood that her forcefully accepting the powerful and extraordinary master was indeed a remarkable individual.

Silently, she sighed, realizing that her potential seemed quite good and not so weak.

Lu Qingfeng said, "This Purifying Soul Pill has three pills; take one at a time, and when to take the second one, your teacher will know."

"Yes," Zhou Qingyu nodded.

"Hehe, Palace Master is so generous; we didn’t get such a Spirit Pill when we entered the palace," Shen Hanyue giggled.

Lu Qingfeng said, "You had enough Spirit Pills in the Little Outer Heaven, why waste this."

As Holy Daughters, they had Spiritual Objects produced in the Secret Land, never lacked Spirit Pills.

They had consumed countless Spirit Pills; using Purifying Soul Pills would be a waste.

Shen Hanyue sighed, "What we had in the Little Outer Heaven can’t compare to this."

Lu Qingfeng gave her a sidelong glance, "Greedily unsatisfied, that’s enough!"

She turned to look at Xiao Ruoling, "When Mr. Chu returns, let me know."

"Yes, Palace Master," Xiao Ruoling agreed.

"Let’s go," Lu Qingfeng waved her jade hand and departed lightly.

Before leaving, she patted Zhou Qingyu’s shoulder gently, "Cultivate well."

Zhou Qingyu bowed in respect, following Xiao Ruoling and Shen Hanyue to see them out the door.

She watched as Lu Qingfeng floated away, with no attendants by her side.

Returning to the small courtyard, Xiao Ruoling breathed a sigh of relief.

Shen Hanyue also let out a long breath.

Zhou Qingyu watched them both so tense, her almond eyes looking at them in puzzlement.

Shen Hanyue said, "Qingyu, doesn’t the Palace Master seem gentle and kind?"

Zhou Qingyu nodded.

She indeed felt this way.

Shen Hanyue hummed, "Never judge by appearances; the Palace Master cannot tolerate insubordination and is very strict in regulations."

"Cold and heartless," Xiao Ruoling nodded.

Zhou Qingyu was taken aback.

She truly didn’t sense a rigid atmosphere, only seeing Lu Qingfeng as exceptionally beautiful and graceful, making one feel inferior.

Shen Hanyue said, "If you truly cause trouble, the Palace Master won’t show any mercy."

"Aunt Shen, then just avoid causing trouble," Zhou Qingyu said.

Shen Hanyue laughed, "You silly girl, naive, who can guarantee they won’t make mistakes?"

Zhou Qingyu shook her head in confusion.

Shen Hanyue said, "Speaking of your teacher and his wife, they don’t actually fit the Profound Yin Palace’s regulations."

"Sister!" Xiao Ruoling chided.

Shen Hanyue laughed, "Hehe, she should know anyway, to have it in her heart."

Zhou Qingyu quickly asked, "Why don’t they fit the regulations?"

"Profound Yin Palace disciples are mostly alone, avoiding men."

"Because of the mental method?"

"Exactly," Shen Hanyue smiled, "The mental method of Profound Yin Palace requires keeping a Pure Yin Realm, not only physically but also mentally; contacting men will affect the mental method cultivation."

Zhou Qingyu slowly nodded.

She had heard of such things; it seemed Dan Yang Heaven had many similar Sects.

"So your teacher and his wife..."

"Your teacher’s wife always progresses very fast, hasn’t shown signs of being affected," Shen Hanyue giggled, "Instead, she cultivates faster than most disciples."

"The teacher’s wife is also a genius," Zhou Qingyu quickly said.

Xiao Ruoling smiled and shook her head.

Shen Hanyue said, "Also, your teacher has contributed greatly to Profound Yin Palace, so they can’t present enough excuses and pretend not to know."

Xiao Ruoling said, "The key is still rapid cultivation progress; in this world, cultivation is paramount, and everything else must yield to it."

"Yes," Zhou Qingyu nodded.

Xiao Ruoling said, "Don’t let your mind wander; practice diligently here."

"Yes, teacher’s wife," Zhou Qingyu replied crisply.

Shen Hanyue asked, "When is the Princely Heir coming over again?"

"He’s sending Qingyu back home this evening," Xiao Ruoling said, "He’ll be back by dusk."

Shen Hanyue laughed, "Being the Princely Heir’s disciple, really is..."

She looked at Zhou Qingyu enviously, "Really is lucky."

Zhou Qingyu smiled shyly.

She returned to her room, sat on the bed, and began Operating.

Once immersed in cultivation, she lost track of time.

It seemed like a mere blink of an eye, and when she opened her eyes again, the window paper was already dark.

She quickly got up from the bed, pushed the door open, and came to the small courtyard, realizing it was already dusk.

The sunset had set, and the small courtyard was shrouded in twilight.

She emerged to see Xiao Ruoling covered in twilight, standing in the pavilion gazing at the sky.

Her green robes fluttered, and her slender and graceful figure was captivating in the twilight.

"Teacher’s wife." She stepped forward and bowed.

Xiao Ruoling pointed, indicating for her to sit and talk.

Zhou Qingyu sat in the pavilion and looked at Xiao Ruoling.

Xiao Ruoling said, "Feeling calmer now?"

"Rest assured, teacher’s wife, I have settled down and started cultivating earnestly."

"I heard about your background from your teacher," Xiao Ruoling said softly, "Your past life was completely different from now."

"Yes."

"But it is actually quite similar," Xiao Ruoling said, "Just a change of place. Cultivation in Profound Yin Palace is no different from being at home, perhaps even simpler."

Zhou Qingyu nodded gently.

She also felt a sense of tranquility, seemingly without worldly distractions.

"In such an environment, cultivation speed will be very swift."

"Yes."

"If there is anything you want to do, just tell me," Xiao Ruoling said, "Don’t keep it to yourself; your teacher, after all, is a man, not as perceptive."

"Yes, teacher’s wife," Zhou Qingyu nodded lightly.

Xiao Ruoling looked up at the sky, "Your teacher is coming soon."

Zhou Qingyu also looked at the sky.

The colorful clouds had begun to dim, soon to be enveloped completely in darkness.

Chu Zhiyuan suddenly appeared behind them and laughed, "What are you talking about?"

"Teacher," Zhou Qingyu stood up and bowed.

Not seeing him for a day, seeing him again, she felt a newfound closeness.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "How was the day?"

Xiao Ruoling said, "Palace Master came over, probably has something to say."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, "I’ll send Qingyu back first, then meet with the Palace Master."

Xiao Ruoling nodded, "I’ll have my sister leave the message."

Zhou Qingyu said, "Teacher, can I listen in?"

Chu Zhiyuan was taken aback.

Xiao Ruoling was also surprised.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "You want to accompany me to see Master Lu?"

Zhou Qingyu said, "Teacher, I understand nothing now and wish to gain more insight."

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "Ha ha, alright, then you can follow."