Chapter 193: Be Good, You Don't Want Her Majesty to Find Out, Right? The Empress Dowager Is Overflowing With Dominance! (1)
With the former Holy Saintess of the Demonic Sect taking action personally, Su Qing's breakthrough naturally came easily.
In an instant.
A single leap broke through the Dao, directly stepping into the Third Realm—the Prenatal stage!
The Prenatal realm was a stage many dreamed of.
Simply put, it meant the body returned to its innate origins, pure and untainted.
It was no exaggeration to say this was an unexpected delight!
When he came to raise favorability, he never expected something like this to happen.
So this is what it feels like to cling to a powerful thigh?
With a powerful backer, cultivation wasn't so difficult after all.
As long as the thighs were strong enough, safety was guaranteed, power improved, and the cultivation path was smooth!
Su Qing felt he'd already found a broad and suitable path for himself.
When Su Qing reopened his eyes, he felt completely renewed.
The weight of the world had lightened, and a special energy coursed through his body.
He could clearly feel the world's spiritual energy flowing within him.
After reaching the Prenatal stage, his physical attributes were many times stronger than before.
Not only that, his control over true essence was far more precise.
Excitement bloomed on his face, and power erupted from his body.
Ripples surged and stirred the water surface, splashes flying, pushing the pool's water outward from his center.
But although his strength surpassed normal people, it couldn't shake Gu Hanyan.
However... the water was pushed away, revealing the figure in the bath.
The sheer veil clinging to her body had long since been soaked, now tightly wrapping her form.
Those proud, ample peaks were impossible to ignore, paired with snow-white skin tinged faintly red.
Her holy, stunning face held a trace of playful reproach, and her slender hands instinctively covered her chest.
In this state, Gu Hanyan's allure far surpassed her usual self.
In fact, being soaked looked even more enticing than being naked.
This unintentional surge in charm was laid bare before Su Qing's eyes.
The visual impact of the scene stunned him for a moment.
"Naughty!"
Gu Hanyan's brow furrowed slightly, her slender white palm reaching out, directly aiming for Su Qing's chest.
She looked as though she intended to teach him a lesson.
However, her swift hand halted three inches before his chest as if sinking into mud, unable to go any further.
Su Qing blinked, showing not a hint of fear, clearly very confident.
"You little rascal, don't think having a bit of strength means you can do whatever you want."
"Power alone isn't enough. You have to know how to use it perfectly."
"Now that you're Prenatal, you have the ability to protect yourself in danger. You need to learn how to use that."
Gu Hanyan's lips curved into a doting smile as she spoke.
With such trust, how could she not feel pleased?
Su Qing nodded sincerely, with not a trace of arrogance, showing a humble willingness to learn.
That attitude made the blonde beauty very satisfied.
She began to teach him carefully, supplementing his knowledge of the Prenatal stage.
At this stage, innate qi permeates the body, acting as a natural defense.
As long as the true qi remained plentiful, it could autonomously block attacks and respond to ambushes.
Su Qing immediately began practicing after her instructions.
Power wrapped around his entire body, forming what seemed like a protective shield.
Feeling that layer of defense brought a faint smile to his face.
In that moment, he truly understood the sense of safety that came with power.
Kind of like how a mage feels after casting a shield, right?
No need to fear warriors or assassins rushing him anymore!
But Gu Hanyan seemed to read his thoughts, and her palm gently exerted force.
That layer of defense was broken instantly, her fingers easily pinching his cheek.
Su Qing felt that supposedly impenetrable shield pop like a bubble.
His once abundant true essence vanished in a flash, leaving him weak and drained.
"Don't get cocky. If the force you take exceeds your limit, that's what happens."
"So don't rely too much on this ability. You still have to dodge when necessary."
Gu Hanyan spoke seriously.
"Nephew will remember."
Su Qing nodded solemnly, indicating he understood.
It made sense. A basic shield couldn't block everything, obviously.
Even if it wasn't useful against true experts, it could still defend against stray arrows or sneak attacks.
Regardless, his safety had greatly improved.
"If you ever don't understand anything about cultivation, you can always come ask me."
After teaching a few more tips, Gu Hanyan said.
"Hmm... in that case, let me arrange a residence for you, Aunt. It'll make things much easier."
Su Qing thought for a moment and proposed.
Gu Hanyan instinctively wanted to refuse.
"I know you prefer not to be disturbed, so I chose a quiet, secluded place."
"It's safe and hidden, stocked with all kinds of royal cultivation resources."
"There are multiple formations set up, supporting both cultivation and defense against intruders."
"You can train there, and we can see each other often too."
Su Qing didn't give her a chance to say no, laying out all the advantages.
Gu Hanyan's rejection paused mid-sentence.
Ah, these conditions... really are hard to refuse!
Though she was powerful, even she couldn't ignore the allure of top-grade materials reserved by the royal family.
The Demonic Sect was known for its hardships, resources fought over viciously.
It was a brutal environment born of scarcity.
And as a former Holy Saintess forced to live under a false name, her life had been even more difficult.
How could she turn down such temptation?
The blonde beauty stood frozen, face full of internal conflict.
"Aunt, I just want you nearby... to see you every day."
"You're my family. Of course I want you to live in comfort. That's my duty."
Su Qing pushed while the iron was hot, his tone utterly sincere.