Chapter 665: A Good Idea

Xin Ying looked at Qing He’s expression, which was both shy and carried a hint of pride. Recalling Yu Xian’s unfathomable strength and the terrifying pressure he had previously displayed, her shock knew no bounds.

Her original anger and disappointment were gradually replaced by a complex and indescribable emotion.

However, she simply could not comprehend how any form of assistance could elevate someone from the Nascent Soul Early Stage directly to the Nascent Soul Late Stage.

Even Hong Die, the number one Genius of Zhuque Star for ten thousand years and possessing the Innate Five Spirits Body, had not advanced that quickly. Qing He’s leap in such a short time completely subverted her understanding of Cultivation.

Xin Ying’s gaze darted back and forth between Qing He and Yu Xian. A ridiculous, yet seemingly the only reasonable thought flashed through her mind: Could this be related to the relationship between them?

Her look towards Qing He became even more complex, containing shock, confusion, and a barely perceptible probing.

Qing He felt a bit uneasy under her Master’s scrutiny and subconsciously leaned closer to Yu Xian, whispering, “Master, Husband… He has a special Cultivation Technique that can help me rapidly increase my cultivation, and my Foundation is solid, without any feeling of being superficial.”

Xin Ying took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in her heart, and extended her hand, slowly probing with a stream of pure ice-elemental spiritual power.

A moment later, she sharply withdrew her hand, her eyes filled with even greater shock.

Not only had Qing He’s Meridians widened several times over, but her spiritual power was condensed to the point of being almost tangible, even purer than her own Nascent Soul Late Stage power. Furthermore, the spiritual power reserves within her Dantian were astonishingly full, clearly indicating she had obtained some kind of Heaven-Defying Opportunity.

She remained silent for a long time. When she looked at Yu Xian again, the fear in her eyes had faded considerably, replaced by a sense of caution and calculation.

This man was not only unfathomably powerful but could also bring about such a transformation in Qing He in a short time. If a good relationship could be established with him, it might not be a bad thing for the Fengxue Divine Hall.

Moreover, Qing He had entered the Nascent Soul Late Stage even earlier than Hong Die. If she could successfully step into the Infant Transformation Realm, the Snow Domain Country would be upgraded to a Level Five Cultivation Country! This was a glory that the ancestors of the Snow Domain Country had dreamed of for generations.

Xin Ying rapidly calculated the pros and cons in her mind.

She looked at Yu Xian, her tone softening slightly: “Since Senior can assist Qing He to this extent, you must value her greatly. However, Qing He is the Senior Sister of our Fengxue Divine Hall. If she leaves now, the Hall’s Legacy…”

“Legacy? With Qing He’s current cultivation, doesn’t she have a better future than staying in the Hall and progressing step-by-step? Besides, if she wishes to return for a visit, who would dare stop her?”

“Moreover, your focus isn’t entirely on Qing He, do you not still have a once-in-ten-thousand-years Genius?” Yu Xian raised an eyebrow, interrupting her with a half-smile.

This Master of Qing He was clearly biased to the core.

Although Hong Die’s talent was dazzling, Yu Xian had not been blind to Qing He’s efforts and forbearance in the Hall over the years. Yet, in her heart, Hong Die had always remained the existence that needed to be protected with all her might.

Faced with Yu Xian pointing this out, Xin Ying’s expression stiffened almost imperceptibly, then immediately reverted to her usual cold composure.

“Whether it is Hong Die or Qing He, both are Core Disciples of our Ice Snow Temple. The Temple’s Legacy requires them to guard it together.” Xin Ying shifted her focus, her gaze landing on Qing He.

“Since Senior has acknowledged Qing He as his Dao Companion, she is considered one of the Ice Snow Temple’s people. Could I ask Senior to stay in the Snow Domain Country for a hundred years to help our Snow Domain Country advance to a Level Five Cultivation Country?” Xin Ying set her sights on Yu Xian.

In a hundred years, Hong Die would surely break through to the Infant Transformation Realm, and then Yu Xian would no longer be needed.

“A good idea. But do you think I would waste a hundred years of time for a mere Level Five Cultivation Country? What does the rise and fall of the Snow Domain Country have to do with me? I am taking Qing He away, I want to take Qing He away, and no one can stop me. As for your calculation, you had better put it away,” Yu Xian said dismissively.

A hundred years—he hadn’t even been here for a hundred years since his Transmigration.

In a hundred years, he didn’t know how many things he could accomplish, how many places he could sign in at. His advancement and that of his women didn’t rely on accumulating time; he only needed to continuously sign in, and his Realm would naturally ascend.

“Senior…” Xin Ying still wanted to try to negotiate. After all, helping the Snow Domain Country advance to a Level Five Cultivation Country was the lifelong aspiration of every Cultivator in the Snow Domain Country. If she could achieve it in this lifetime, she could finally appease her ancestors.

“I brought Qing He here only because you are her Master. But any improper thoughts, I advise you to put them away. Otherwise, the Snow Domain Country might disappear from this world before it even becomes a Level Five Cultivation Country,” Yu Xian glanced indifferently at Xin Ying.

Hearing this, Xin Ying’s heart tightened. She clearly knew that the man before her was not speaking empty threats. The wrath of an Infant Transformation Realm Cultivator was enough to turn the entire Snow Domain Country into dust.

She took a deep breath, suppressing the unwillingness and helplessness in her heart. She looked at Qing He with a complex expression, and finally nodded slowly.

“Since that is the case, we shall follow Senior’s wishes. It is just that Qing He has been nurtured by the Temple for many years; her departure… could Senior permit me to speak with Qing He alone?” Xin Ying inquired.

Before Xin Ying finished speaking, Qing He’s eyes also held a trace of pleading. She looked at Yu Xian, hoping he would grant her Master and herself a little time for a private farewell.

Yu Xian caught the expectation in Qing He’s eyes, and seeing Xin Ying’s expression, which was unwilling but had softened, he nodded slightly: “You may, but not for too long.”

Xin Ying received permission and looked gratefully at Yu Xian, then led Qing He behind the ice sculpture screen to a side of the hall.

Cloud patterns flowed over the screen, isolating them from outside view.

Yu Xian stood in place. If he had wanted to listen, the Restriction on this screen would have been like nothing to him.

He did not listen. He believed Xin Ying would not dare to harbor any ulterior motives now.

Xin Ying indeed dared not harbor any further thoughts of keeping Qing He or Yu Xian. She deeply understood Yu Xian’s unfathomable strength. Forcibly retaining them or making excessive demands might not only anger the other party but even bring about the utter destruction of the entire Ice Snow Temple.

She only asked Qing He about some matters concerning Yu Xian, mostly wanting to know about the Cultivation Technique that could help increase cultivation.

Qing He, blushing, told Xin Ying that it was achieved through Dual Cultivation.

Xin Ying had not expected this, but Qing He’s cultivation had genuinely increased.

“Master, Husband would never stay in the Snow Domain Country for a hundred years. From his Cultivation until now, it has been less than ten years. How could he possibly stay in one place?” Qing He knew that when her Master inquired about Yu Xian, she was actually still unwilling to give up.

Although she had not been with Yu Xian long, she was clear about Yu Xian’s situation. If Master angered Yu Xian, there truly would be no good outcome.

“How is that possible? Less than ten years? Infant Transformation Realm? How old is he now?” Xin Ying was utterly shocked upon hearing this. Infant Transformation Realm Cultivators were at least several thousand years old, yet Qing He claimed Yu Xian had used less than ten years to Cultivate!

How could that be?