Sensing the spiritual qi between heaven and earth isn't difficult for those with a Root Bone for cultivation.
At first, Lin Shuishui thought her sister was just putting on a show.
After all, Root Bone is something you're born with—it's an iron rule in the Cultivation Realm!
Even she herself knew this much.
But soon, Lin Shuishui's eyes widened in astonishment!
Because she could feel traces of spiritual qi drifting around her sister!
Though there wasn't much, that fluctuation of spiritual qi—anyone with Root Bone should be able to sense it!
"Sister also has a Root Bone now?!"
Lin Shuishui was completely stunned!
It wasn't just what their father had taught them as children—everyone in this world knew Root Bone was determined at birth!
But now her sister, just like her, was able to summon spiritual qi!
"Husband!"
Lin Qianqian was just as excited; ignoring her younger sister's presence, she threw herself into Qin Yu's arms, tears shimmering in her beautiful eyes as she choked out her words.
"Husband… Now Qianqian can serve you for the rest of my life!"
[Lin Qianqian Romantic Point: 30 (Affection)]
After the excitement died down, Lin Qianqian looked at her little sister, whose mouth was opened in utter shock.
She'd gone from having no Root Bone to a Mortal Bone—maybe her little sister could too…
This thought flashed through Lin Qianqian's mind.
After wiping away her tears, she pulled her sister closer: "Shuishui, this is a secret between me and your brother-in-law! Right now, it's just the three of us who know! You mustn't tell anyone!"
"Don't tell a single soul!"
Although Lin Qianqian didn't know the reason, she knew that once something like this got out, it would cause a tremendous uproar.
She was already considering whether she should let her little sister marry outside in the future…
First, she was afraid Lin Shuishui might meet the wrong people someday.
Second, it was obviously because this secret was far too important.
She'd only been with Qin Yu for less than two weeks, but now, Lin Qianqian's mindset had undergone a complete transformation.
Especially after falling for Qin Yu, she'd begun considering everything from his perspective.
If… if Qin Yu was willing to accept her little sister, then wouldn't she never be separated from her in the future?!
Actually,
in this world, girls Lin Shuishui's age were often promised to others.
Lin Qianqian glanced at Qin Yu, then at her little sister, deciding she'd have to talk to each of them separately some other time.
She gathered her emotions.
Lin Qianqian could still feel that wave of warmth flowing through her body, which, even after acquiring a Lower Grade Mortal Bone, was still continuously improving her physique.
In other words, her Root Bone might keep improving?!
She could hardly suppress the excitement in her heart.
Lin Shuishui was a sensible girl. She nodded vigorously: "Shuishui absolutely won't tell anyone!"
"So brother-in-law really was helping sister to cultivate!"
"Brother-in-law is so amazing!"
Saying this, she tilted her little head, looking at Qin Yu: "Brother-in-law is doing Alchemy and helping sister cultivate—that must be really tiring, right?"
Qin Yu's lips twitched, but he said nothing.
Lin Qianqian, playing the good wife, answered for him: "Yes, your brother-in-law is always working really hard each time…"
Saying this, Lin Qianqian's eyes grew misty, gazing at Qin Yu with a look both shy and concerned.
To be honest, she wasn't lying about this part.
She could cultivate all thanks to Qin Yu… and indeed, her husband had worked hard.
Lin Qianqian secretly decided that she couldn't let Qin Yu bear all the burden alone—she'd have to be more proactive from now on.
"No wonder it's something you have to do at night! Sis, is opening your Root Bone painful? I saw you struggling to keep from moaning…"
Under her sister's innocent gaze, Lin Qianqian bit her lip, showing her pearly white teeth.
This little girl really asks about everything!
She turned her head, but still said, "It's not too bad, hurts at first… but after it's opened, it doesn't hurt anymore."
It not only doesn't hurt, it even feels so ple—
Qin Yu was full of disbelief.
This sort of thing really shouldn't just be talked about!
"Brother-in-law, brother-in-law, how did you do it? Shuishui wants to know too."
As she spoke, Lin Shuishui scooted closer, full of curiosity.
The familiar scent of jasmine wafted over; looking at that pure and innocent face, Qin Yu couldn't help thinking of just now…
"Alright now, your brother-in-law was up late last night and still needs rest, don't bother him anymore."
Lin Qianqian tried to ease the tension, but didn't pull her sister away. She genuinely didn't seem to mind her little sister getting close to Qin Yu at all.
"Then let Shuishui give brother-in-law a massage…"
Saying so, Lin Shuishui pulled Qin Yu down to sit and deftly started pounding his legs for him.
"Brother-in-law, can my Root Bone be improved too?"
"Brother-in-law, can you let Shuishui cultivate with you both too…"
"Pretty please?"
The two sisters—one just budding, already fragrant; the other pure and innocent—sandwiched Qin Yu in the middle, their coy, pleading voices melting into his very bones.
Lin Shuishui even rubbed up against him, rocking him back and forth. It really was deadly.
What surprised Qin Yu was that Lin Qianqian just stood aside watching, not stopping her at all.
This isn't right!
Wasn't Lin Qianqian super guarded at first? How did her alertness just vanish in a few days…
She's not even worried I might have bad intentions?!
And Lin Shuishui talking about cultivating together—Qin Yu was sure his little wife knew exactly what that meant.
She was agreeing to let her own sister…
"Ahem, let's cultivate—cultivate first!"
Qin Yu coughed to mask his inner turmoil.
Now, in this little room, all three could cultivate.
After breakfast, Qin Yu was teaching Lin Qianqian some tricks to guide spiritual qi when suddenly—a deafening rumble shook the ground, scaring all three of them!
Rumble rumble rumble!
"Wh-what's happening?!"
The blast made the whole house tremble under stress. The sisters' faces paled in fear, and they instantly dove into Qin Yu's arms.
"Don't be afraid, that sound… must be at least two alleys away from us!"
Qin Yu patted both girls' shoulders to comfort them, but honestly, he was a bit rattled too!
If they could hear something that loud two alleys over, something major was happening at the source!
"Is someone fighting again?"
This was Lin Xian City—most likely cultivators were battling it out.
Especially in these remote alleys, even if you paid spirit stones, the Immortal Sect only guaranteed you basic living accommodations.
Fights between cultivators—the Immortal Sect wouldn't bother!
Qin Yu didn't dare go outside; right now, hiding indoors was the safest.
Bang!
Another thunderous explosion!
This boom was even louder than the last.
"Brother-in-law… I'm scared!"
Lin Shuishui hugged her head, only feeling safer curled up in Qin Yu's arms.
Qin Yu forced himself to stay calm, though his heart was racing as he listened to the chaos outside…
That was the sound of a house collapsing just now!
Which lunatic dared to smash up houses?
You know, the Immortal Sect may not care if people fight or die here, but every alley and house is still their property.
It may not be worth much, but it represented the Immortal Sect's authority!
Qin Yu could vaguely hear screams and howls of pain, and the sounds of blunt and sharp weapons crashing through flesh and bone made his teeth ache with horror…