"This is the 'Grand Yin Profound Canon', an Earth Rank High Grade Cultivation Technique."
Gu Han's voice rang out calmly as she handed the Jade Slip to Liu Ruxue.
"Its nature is extremely yin and cold; it is the most suitable Cultivation Technique for you."
Liu Ruxue stared at the blue Jade Slip, her eyes instantly widening, her small mouth slightly agape, almost forgetting to breathe.
Earth Rank High Grade!
Although she was young, she knew the value of Cultivation Technique grades.
The highest-grade Cultivation Technique in the Liu Family was merely a Profound Rank High Grade one, and it was even their Family's treasure.
Yet, her sister's Master had casually produced an Earth Rank High Grade one!
And it was one that suited her Physique perfectly!
A massive wave of surprise engulfed her like a tide. She reached out with a slightly trembling small hand and carefully took the Jade Slip.
"Th-thank you, Her Majesty the Empress!"
Liu Ruxue's voice was distorted with excitement. She clutched the Jade Slip tightly to her chest, as if she were holding the most precious treasure in the world.
Liu Ruyan's eyes also grew hot, and she bowed deeply:
"Thank you, Master!"
Gu Han nodded slightly, her gaze falling on Liu Ruxue's excited little face, but her tone suddenly turned serious:
"Do not be happy just yet. There are some things that this seat must say beforehand."
Liu Ruxue shivered, quickly suppressing her excitement, standing straight, her little face taut as she listened attentively.
"First, to Cultivate this technique, you must be single-minded. Before your Cultivation reaches the Soul Transformation Stage..."
Gu Han paused, her gaze like lightning, staring directly into Liu Ruxue's eyes:
"You must absolutely not harbor romantic feelings, nor may you lose your virginity."
"Before the primordial yin of the Extreme Yin Body is released, it is the greatest aid to Cultivating this technique."
"Once lost, not only will all previous efforts be wasted, but you will also suffer a backlash. At best, your Cultivation will be completely destroyed; at worst, you will die and your Dao will vanish."
These words were spoken with absolute certainty, leaving no room for negotiation.
Liu Ruxue's little face instantly paled, but the light in her eyes became even more determined.
She nodded vigorously, her voice childish yet carrying a determination beyond her years:
"Xue'er will remember! I will definitely focus on Cultivating and will never be distracted!"
Liu Ruyan also looked solemn; she knew that what her Master said was by no means alarmist.
The Extreme Yin Body was inherently sensitive, and the early stages of Cultivation were the most critical of all.
"Second," Gu Han continued, "your Foundation is damaged, so you must proceed step by step. After obtaining the Cultivation Technique, do not rush to Cultivate."
"Every morning and evening, place this Jade Slip against your brow, sense the dao rhyme within it, and nourish your Meridians. Once the stagnation in your body is gone, then you may begin to Cultivate."
"Yes!" Liu Ruxue nodded again, carving every word firmly into her heart.
"Third," Gu Han's gaze softened slightly, "you are still young and have a special Physique, so stay by your sister's side for now and let her look after and guide you."
"After your Cultivation breaks through to the Foundation Establishment Stage..."
She mused for a moment, her gaze seeming to pierce through the palace halls, looking toward a certain place in the Immortal Palace.
"At that time, depending on your Cultivation progress and performance, you may choose which Elder to study under."
"Xue'er understands! Thank you, Her Majesty the Empress!"
Liu Ruxue was so excited her little face turned red, and she bowed deeply again.
What did this mean?
It meant that not only could she stay in Jade Pool Immortal Palace, but in the future, she could also become an official Disciple of the Immortal Palace, just like her sister!
A massive wave of warmth and gratitude surged in Liu Ruyan's heart.
Her Master had not only bestowed a Cultivation Technique but had also considered her sister's future path so thoroughly.
"That is all." Hearing that 'Her Majesty the Empress', Gu Han's mouth twitched slightly. She waved her hand and returned to her cold, aloof appearance.
"Ruyan, take your sister and go get settled."
"Yes, Master!" Liu Ruyan took her sister, who was still in a state of excitement, bowed solemnly once more, and then slowly withdrew from the main hall.
The hall doors closed, isolating the retreating figures of the two sisters.
Gu Han sat alone on the cloud bed, her fingertips tapping unconsciously on her knees.
Liu Ruxue's Extreme Yin Body... it was quite interesting.
If this Physique were in the eyes of certain ill-intentioned forces, it might be an excellent "Cauldron."
But in the Jade Pool Immortal Palace, it was an unpolished gem worth investing in and carving.
Although the 'Grand Yin Profound Canon' was only Earth Rank High Grade, its strength lay in its solid Foundation and pure dao rhyme.
If this little girl worked hard in the future, she could reach the Great Ascension Stage relying solely on this Cultivation Technique.
Of course, that was a matter for the future.
Meanwhile, in another elegant guest courtyard within the Jade Pool Immortal Palace.
Luoshui stood alone by the window, a cyan transmission Jade Slip in her fingertips glowing faintly.
She silently sent out the information she had just organized, crossing endless space directly to the Eastern Region.
She had just reported everything that happened today—
The thrilling confrontation beyond the Nine Heavens, the unexpected appearance and invitation of Emperor Longteng, and most crucially, the news that Empress Ling Shuang had decided to stay temporarily at the Jade Pool Immortal Palace.
She had reported it all truthfully, even adding some of her own observations and judgments, to Empress Qingxuan, who was far away in the Eastern Region.
After doing all this, Luoshui put away the Jade Slip and looked at the quiet night scenery of the Immortal Palace outside the window, a complex and unreadable expression flashing in her eyes.
She could imagine how her Master would react when she received this message.
That Master of hers, who was always lazy and composed, as if everything was under her control, would probably... not be able to sit still anymore, right?
After all, that was Empress Ling Shuang.
An old rival who had fought with her for tens of thousands of years.
Now, this old rival had not only run to the Southern Region but also fought a battle with her Master's future Dao Companion.
And even... wanted to stay in the Jade Pool Immortal Palace?
Given her Master's temperament...
Luoshui shook her head gently, deciding not to overthink it.
As for the games and thoughts of these big shots, she only needed to do her duty of transmitting messages and observing.
However, the inexplicable premonition in her heart was becoming stronger and stronger.
This Jade Pool Immortal Palace was probably really going to become very lively.
Eastern Region, Qingxuan Dynasty, deep within the Imperial Palace.
Empress Qingxuan leaned obliquely on a soft couch, toying with the "Profound Heart Bracelet" in her hand, which was identical to the one on Gu Han's wrist.
A habitual lazy smile hung on her stunningly beautiful face, her eyes drooping slightly, as if she were dozing.
Suddenly, a Jade Slip beside her vibrated extremely slightly.
Empress Qingxuan's long eyelashes trembled slightly, and she slowly opened those eyes that contained endless galaxies and majesty.
A trace of Divine Thought was injected into the Jade Slip, and the information sent by Luoshui unfolded slowly in her Sea of Consciousness like a painting.
The battle of the Nine Heavens...
Emperor Longteng appeared...
Ling Shuang staying temporarily at the Jade Pool Immortal Palace...
The first two pieces of information made a trace of surprise and amusement flash in her eyes.
Gu Han's strength was indeed unfathomable; even Ling Shuang, using the Soul Burning Technique and the frost heaven sword, couldn't force out her full strength?
That guy Longteng actually went there in person and even issued The Mid-State Pact?
This was interesting.
However, when she saw the last piece of information— "Empress Ling Shuang has decided to stay temporarily at the Jade Pool Immortal Palace"—the lazy smile on Empress Qingxuan's face instantly froze.
Stay temporarily?
Jade Pool Immortal Palace?
That ice-faced woman?
Empress Qingxuan slowly sat upright, the previously lazy and casual aura instantly withdrawn.
An invisible, awe-inspiring majesty belonging to a superior quietly permeated the air.
Her fingertips unconsciously rubbed the Profound Heart Bracelet. The cold touch came from her fingertips, but it seemed to carry the warmth from someone's wrist in the distant Southern Region.
In her mind, Gu Han's cold and otherworldly face appeared involuntarily.
Recalling the shame and helplessness she had displayed at that time, which did not match her strength.
And thinking of Empress Ling Shuang's cold, arrogant nature, always wanting to snatch good things when she saw them.
"Stay temporarily..." Empress Qingxuan parted her red lips slightly and softly spat out these two words. Her voice betrayed no joy or anger, but it made the temperature of the entire Imperial Palace seem to drop by a few degrees.
How could she not know what that woman was planning?
discuss the Dao?
I fear her intentions lie elsewhere!
With Ling Shuang's straightforward and extremely stubborn personality, if she took a fancy to something, she wouldn't plan slowly like she herself did, but would...
Empress Qingxuan's eyes narrowed slightly, and a sharp light flashed in them.
She had originally wanted to give Gu Han more time to slowly adapt to her "special" care and let it ferment more naturally.
But now it seemed someone didn't want to wait.
And, they had forced their way in in an extremely annoying way.
"Heh..." Empress Qingxuan suddenly chuckled. The smile was still stunningly beautiful, but it carried a trace of coldness.
She lowered her head and looked at the Profound Heart Bracelet on her wrist, then looked at the Heart-Linked Slip.
It seemed that just sending a bracelet and leaving a transmission wasn't enough.
Some people just need to be watched in person.
Otherwise, if she wasn't careful, she might be beaten to the punch!
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