Chapter 57: 57
Great Zhou royal palace, the fragrance pavillion .
Yaoyao sat with a straight back in front of a crystal mirror while Tuntun lazed on her lap . Her fine black hair was draped over her shoulders, reaching all the way down to her slim waist . The soul wrenchingly beautiful face reflected in the mirror wore a distant and emotionless look .
Behind Yaoyao, Qin Yu wore a gentle look as she helped comb Yaoyao’s long hair .
Ever since Yaoyao came to the royal palace, Qin Yu had become extremely fond of the former and practically treated her as a daughter .
Although Yaoyao was rather distant, she had grown much gentler in response to the sweet and warm-natured Qin Yu . Therefore, the two grown increasingly close .
“So pretty . ”
Qin Yu tied Yaoyao’s long hair into a simple high ponytail, causing the usually distant girl to give off a slight aura of lively youthfulness . It was a sight that would take away one’s breath .
Yaoyao smiled faintly . “Thank you aunt Qin . ”
Qin Yu smiled as she stroked the girl’s head . “No need to be courteous . If staying in the palace is boring, get Zhou Yuan to accompany you out for a stroll . ”
Yaoyao gave a slight nod .
Tuntun suddenly opened its eyes at this moment and barked at the door . It transformed into black blur as it dashed forth, slamming into the stomach of the figure that had just entered .
“Hey, that hurt . ”
The person who had just stepped through the door was Zhou Yuan . He was currently clutching his stomach with one hand, while the other supported Tuntun . The latter was currently biting and pulling his collar with a force so huge that Zhou Yuan was almost flipped over .
“Stop pulling, stop pulling!” Zhou Yuan cursed as a servant girl brought over a plate of meticulously marinated Genesis Beast dried meat from behind . Only then did Tuntun let go of Zhou Yuan’s collar and jump onto the silver plate, eyes narrowed as it started to savour the meal bite by bite .
“Does this little brute really take me as a meal ticket?” Zhou Yuan jaw was tightly clenched in anger as he looked at Tuntun . The little brute’s eyes practically turned green with anxiety whenever it saw him .
Zhou Yuan shook his head, ignoring Tuntun as he walked towards Qin Yu and greeted her .
“I shan’t disturb you children then . ” Qin Yu grinned, tousling Zhou Yuan’s hair before leaving in an unhurried manner .
Yaoyao stroked her ponytail and tilted her head, causing the end of the ponytail to bounce a little as her eyes swept towards Zhou Yuan .
Zhou Yuan let out a chuckle as he fished out a scarlet red jade bottle from his sleeve and said in a somewhat miserable voice, “You’re becoming more and more picky . I spent a thousand Genesis crystals to buy this scarlet spirit wine . ”
Yaoyao reached out, received the scarlet red jade bottle and took a small whiff, causing her eyes to brighten slightly . Soon after, she looked at Zhou Yuan and said, “One does not curry favor for no reason . Speak . What do you want?”
Zhou Yuan let out an awkward chuckle . Soon after, he earnestly replied, “Big sis Yaoyao, unblocking my seventh meridian channel is just around and corner and the eight meridian channel is likewise not far off . After unblocking all eight channels, I will be able to step into the Qi Nourishing stage and establish a Qi dwelling . When that happens, I should practice a Qi cultivation method . ”
“So you want a Qi cultivation method . ” A soft laughter escaped Yaoyao’s mouth . She propped up a cheek with a hand and continued, “Is your royal clan’s Flame-Thunder mantra not good enough for you?”
“The Flame-Thunder mantra can only cultivate grade 4 Genesis Qi . Even if I find a higher tier Qi cultivation method in future and change, much time will be wasted . ” Zhou Yuan sighed . Grade 4 Genesis Qi was indeed top of the line in Great Zhou, but his eyes were looking at a much further place .
Yaoyao cocked her head and pondered . “I do have a few Qi cultivation methods . ”
“However, it still depends on your choice . ”
Zhou Yuan was taken aback . “What do you mean?”
Yaoyao pressed a hand onto her waist where an exquisite little cloth bag was hanging . It was a Universe bag that contained a pocket space . Such items were rather uncommon . At the very least, there were less than a handful in the royal treasury and the space within them spanned a dozen feet at most .
The Universe bag flashed and a black jade strip appeared in Yaoyao’s hand .
“This is grandpa Hei’s Qi cultivation method, the Heavenly Yuan Canon . It can cultivate grade 7 Genesis Qi . ”
Zhou Yuan’s pupils tightened as he involuntarily cried out, “Grade 7 Genesis Qi?!”
Shock filled his face . Let alone someone like himself, not even his father had seen such high grade Genesis Qi .
Even the entire Great Zhou Empire could not be exchanged for such a high class Qi cultivation method!
Zhou Yuan’s breathing grew hurried as his eyes turned a little red . Fortunately, he had considerable mental fortitude and did not snatch it from Yaoyao . Instead, he took in a deep breath, looked at Yaoyao and said, “Are there other options?”
Since Yaoyao had mentioned a choice earlier, there were definitely other alternatives . Qi cultivation methods that could be placed alongside the Heavenly Yuan Canon were likely not ordinary, right?
Yaoyao grew silent for a while upon hearing this . With a gentle press of the Universe bag, a bone fragment appeared in her hand . The bone fragment was mottled with age and faint cracks could be seen on it . However, the moment it appeared, an indescribable pressure spread, causing the circulating Genesis Qi in Zhou Yuan’s body to turn sluggish .
Roar!
Behind them, the hairs of the slowly eating Tuntun abruptly stood up as it ferociously pounced in front of Zhou Yuan and let out a roar at the bone fragment . One could see a faint scarlet red glow emerge on its body .
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