Chapter 468 – Only Tomorrow is Worth Looking Forward to, Only Today is Worth Treasuring (2/2)

Through this period of cultivation, Xiao An had finally consolidated her cultivation of the first layer of the Path of White Bone and Great Beauty. The first thing she did next was not forge more prayer beads or continue with cultivating white bone, but to refine her body again.

White bone was the foundation of the Path of White Bone and Great Beauty, but she could not go without great beauty either.

White bone represented death, where all was emptiness. Great beauty represented life, where everything tangible was present.

The former was like the middle of winter, the ice three inches thick and completely desolate, while the latter was like early spring, when everything bloomed and prospered.

Only by combining the two, merging life and death such that she could alternate between them freely, could she truly reach the first layer of the Path of White Bone and Great Beauty.

After who knew how long, the flames gradually died down, merging into her body. Her skin seemed flawless, pale like snow and shining with the lustre of jade. It also contained roaring vitality and spiritual energy.

Originally, her power only came from the white bone, and her body was just an illusion. Although it was completely perfect, endowed with extraordinary talent, it was no more powerful than a regular person’s body.

But now, it had merged with the essence from all the flesh and blood, such that her feminine body possessed enough power to rival regular Daemon Generals.

“Qingshan.” Xiao An threw herself into Li Qingshan’s arms like a swallow returning to its nest.

A strange fragrance like sandalwood filled his arms. As he touched the jade-like skin, it felt indescribably fine and soft, such that even precious jade completely paled in comparison. He truly understood what “as fine as jade” meant now.

Li Qingshan rubbed his nose. He suddenly felt rather embarrassed, finally remembering the fact that they were of different genders. He took out a dress and lectured her as he dressed her, “Look, Xiao An, you’re not a child anymore. As a girl, you can’t just let other people see your body. Raise your hand!”

“It’s not like you’re other people,” Xiao An raised her hand and slipped it into the sleeves as she said in confusion.

“I’m no different.” Li Qingshan said sternly.

Xiao An raised her head and looked at Li Qingshan. Her brilliant pupils suddenly flashed, and she smiled, which seemed like flowers blooming. Even Li Qingshan was taken slightly aback.

“What are you smiling for?”

Xiao An smiled gently. She shook her head and said nothing.

“Turn around.” Li Qingshan shook his head helplessly. He had no idea whether it was because most of her immaturity had vanished as her body grew that she seemed to mature overnight, now possessing certain thoughts that even he was unable to guess.

Xiao An turned around obediently and allowed Li Qingshan to tie up her waistband.

“Alright, you’re like a princess now.” Li Qingshan studied in satisfaction.

Princess!

Xiao An’s heart skipped a beat. She found that form of reference to be rather familiar. Some of her lost memories rose up, but she immediately dismissed them to one side.

It had already been several years since Li Qingshan last mentioned he would take her home. She seemed to have forgotten about it completely too.

The matters of yesterday were not worth mentioning. Only tomorrow was worth looking forward to. Only today was worth treasuring.

Li Qingshan took out the True Spirit pills he had obtained from the Parlour and Clouds and Rain and mentioned Ma Buyi’s plan.

Hearing that, Xiao An began cultivating in Li Qingshan’s arms.

Before long, all of the true qi in her body had been converted into spiritual qi. She continued to meditate for a little longer until the seven types of spiritual qi filled her dantian. Only then did she stop and say, “I’m done.”

She had even managed to succeed with the Path of White Bone and Great Beauty, so practising the Cloud Bookcase of the Seven Lots now obviously took no extra effort. It did not pose any difficulty at all.

“Don’t let other Qi Practitioners see you, or you’ll drive them crazy.” Li Qingshan sighed with a smile.

Several days later, in the Parlour of Clouds and Rain.

The upper echelon of the Daemon Suppression alliance and the Academy of the Hundred Schools gathered together once more.

Li Qingshan’s news from the Chain mountains made everyone eager and excited. They discussed among themselves.

“Has she really established a foundation? She’s not even twenty this year!”

“That’s not it. A few years ago, she was still a regular person. Compared to her, we’re all mediocre.”

“Once they’re here, we’ll obviously find out. I’d like to see just how impressive she’s supposed to be!”