Hearing Ling Ye praise her daughter like that, the smile in Ye Qingxian’s eyes deepened, yet it also carried a hint of a mother’s plea:
“Lingling is still young. The road ahead is long, and there will inevitably be times of recklessness and impulse. In the future… I ask Senior Ling Ye to look after her more.”
“That goes without saying.” Ling Ye answered without hesitation.
“Lingling and I are connected by soul, our fates intertwined. Her safety and growth are my greatest responsibility and concern. Madam, please rest assured. Since I have chosen her, I will be responsible for her to the very end.”
This promise reassured Ye Qingxian more than any oath could.
The smile on her face faded completely into solemnity.
“Then, Senior, I entrust her to your care.” Ye Qingxian said gravely.
Ling Ye nodded, then spoke to Ye Lingling within the mental world: “Lingling, I’ve eaten and drunk my fill, and I’ve thanked your mother on your behalf. I’ll return the rest to you now.”
Ye Lingling’s consciousness regained control of her body.
She had just heard the conversation between Ling Ye and her mother, feeling both moved and somewhat embarrassed.
Looking at her mother’s gentle gaze, Ye Lingling’s eyes darted around.
She suddenly felt a bit mischievous.
Recalling Ling Ye’s earlier old-fashioned tone, she mimicked it and said to Ye Qingxian with a straight face:
“Cough, Qingxian, this seat… ahem, I have finished eating. You may go and clear away these dishes now.”
As soon as the words left her mouth, she could barely hold back her laughter.
Ye Qingxian was first stunned, then reacted.
Seeing her daughter putting on a serious front while unable to hide the slyness in her eyes, she felt both annoyed and amused.
“You little rascal!” Ye Qingxian feigned anger, stood up, walked over to Ye Lingling, and gently tapped her forehead twice with a slender finger.
“You dare tease your own mother? ‘Qingxian’? ‘This seat’? Are you asking for a spanking?”
“Ouch!” Ye Lingling covered her forehead.
It didn’t actually hurt, but she let out an exaggerated cry.
A smile immediately blossomed on her originally cold face.
“Mother, how did you recognize me? Didn’t I sound like him?”
Ye Qingxian placed her hands on her hips, assuming the posture of a strict mother, but her eyes were full of indulgence: “Hmph! I raised you from a tiny thing. I know you better than anyone… Ahem. With your level of skill, trying to imitate Senior Ling Ye? Not even close!”
Then she pointed at the dining table and issued a “command”:
“Now, I’ll give you two choices. Either come with me to the kitchen to wash these dishes, or immediately return to the cultivation chamber to consolidate your cultivation. You choose!”
Hearing this, Ye Lingling grinned and said: “I choose the second one! I’m going to cultivate!” Read this novel at g.com for the best experience.
Her voice hadn’t even faded before she had already dashed out of the dining room like a wisp of smoke.
Her short silver hair traced a bright arc under the lamplight, leaving only her crisp laughter echoing behind.
Ye Qingxian watched her daughter’s lively figure, shook her head helplessly, yet the corner of her mouth curved upwards slightly.
Seeing her daughter so happy, possessing such astonishing talent, and having a reliable guide—as a mother, her heart felt sweeter than honey.
She began clearing the table, her movements light, humming an unknown little tune.
The cultivation chamber was brightly lit.
The playfulness on Ye Lingling’s face had vanished, replaced by focus and seriousness.
She sat cross-legged.
First, she retrieved the lead box containing the 100,000-year Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone from her storage soul tool.
Opening the lid, a surging, pure, and flawless Life aura rushed towards her, causing the Life Begonia Emperor Spirit within her to tremble with joy.
“Brother Ling Ye, I’m ready.” Ye Lingling spoke softly in her heart, both nervous and full of anticipation.
Ling Ye’s steady voice followed: “Mm, absorb it with peace of mind. I will be watching over you the entire time. This Spirit Bone perfectly matches your Life attribute; the absorption process should be very smooth. Begin, Lingling.”
…
The faint morning light filtered through the window lattice of the cultivation chamber, casting a soft golden glow.
Ye Lingling slowly opened her eyes and exhaled a long breath, which faintly carried the fragrance of plants and the rhythm of new life.
In her palm, the originally crystalline 100,000-year Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone had vanished without a trace, completely fused with her.
The absorption process had been unexpectedly smooth, almost like water flowing into a channel.
The vast yet gentle Life essence of the Blue Silver Emperor Spirit Bone resonated and merged perfectly with her own ultimate Life attribute.
Not only was there no rejection, but it was like a long-awaited sweet rain, nourishing and widening the “riverbed” of her Life energy.
Even more surprisingly, the dishes consumed last night, containing the residual essence of the Blue Silver Emperor, had provided latent nourishment.
Now, synergizing with the power of the Spirit Bone, they produced a wonderful synergistic effect.
She had broken through the barrier of Rank 39 with the force of a hot knife through butter, steadily pushing her Spirit Power rank to a new height—Rank 40!
Fourteen years old, a Rank 40 Spirit Elder.
She was only one suitable Spirit Ring away from immediately advancing to Spirit Ancestor.
If such a cultivation speed were made public, it would be enough to shock the world.
Ye Lingling felt the powerful Spirit Power surging within her, but she did not feel an urgent impulse to immediately seek a Spirit Ring.
The Goddess of Life’s first trial—break through to the Spirit Ancestor realm and obtain a 10,000-year Spirit Ring before the age of sixteen.
The God of Destruction’s first trial—personally kill a 10,000-year Spirit Beast before the age of sixteen.
“Brother Ling Ye, I’ve reached Rank 40.” She reported softly in the mental world.
Her tone carried the joy of accomplishment, but more so a calm understanding.
“Very good. Smoother than I imagined,” Ling Ye’s voice carried praise.
As expected, the 100,000-year Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone provided two Spirit Skills.
“Wildfire Cannot Destroy It, Spring Breeze Makes It Anew.”
For the current Ye Lingling, the flight Spirit Skill was practically a divine ability, as the mobility it provided was incredibly important.
As for the healing and recovery Spirit Skill, it harmonized with Ye Lingling’s own Life attribute, so the effects produced would only get better and better.
In the days that followed, Ye Lingling’s life returned to extreme simplicity and focus.
She devoted almost all her time to the cultivation chamber.
“The countdown begins… In seven more days, Heaven Dou Imperial Academy will start its term.” Ye Lingling said.
Thinking of the academy, the image of her best friend—Dugu Bo’s granddaughter, Dugu Yan—surfaced in her mind.
She hadn’t seen her the entire break.
She wondered how Yanzi was doing now.
Had her Spirit Power improved?
And as for herself… in just two short months, she had gone from Rank 30 to Rank 40.
Moreover, she had gained Twin Spirits with dual ultimate attributes, as well as two 100,000-year Spirit Bones.
Most importantly, she had Brother Ling Ye by her side—which was like having a cheat code activated—and she had triggered the trials of two great God-Kings.
All of this felt as surreal and ethereal as a dream.
A faint, expectant smile involuntarily curved at the corner of Ye Lingling’s mouth.
When Yanzi saw her now, what kind of shocked expression would appear on that beautiful face, which always seemed so composed?
Just imagining that scene filled Ye Lingling with immense anticipation.