Great Zhou royal palace, the fragrance pavillion.
Yaoyao sat with a straight back in front of a crystal mirror while Tuntun lazed on her lap. Her fine black hair was draped over her shoulders, reaching all the way down to her slim waist. The soul wrenchingly beautiful face reflected in the mirror wore a distant and emotionless look.
Behind Yaoyao, Qin Yu wore a gentle look as she helped comb Yaoyao's long hair.
Ever since Yaoyao came to the royal palace, Qin Yu had become extremely fond of the former and practically treated her as a daughter.
Although Yaoyao was rather distant, she had grown much gentler in response to the sweet and warm-natured Qin Yu. Therefore, the two grown increasingly close.
"So pretty."
Qin Yu tied Yaoyao's long hair into a simple high ponytail, causing the usually distant girl to give off a slight aura of lively youthfulness. It was a sight that would take away one's breath.
Yaoyao smiled faintly. "Thank you aunt Qin."
Qin Yu smiled as she stroked the girl's head. "No need to be courteous. If staying in the palace is boring, get Zhou Yuan to accompany you out for a stroll."
Yaoyao gave a slight nod.
Tuntun suddenly opened its eyes at this moment and barked at the door. It transformed into black blur as it dashed forth, slamming into the stomach of the figure that had just entered.
"Hey, that hurt."
The person who had just stepped through the door was Zhou Yuan. He was currently clutching his stomach with one hand, while the other supported Tuntun. The latter was currently biting and pulling his collar with a force so huge that Zhou Yuan was almost flipped over.
"Stop pulling, stop pulling!" Zhou Yuan cursed as a servant girl brought over a plate of meticulously marinated Genesis Beast dried meat from behind. Only then did Tuntun let go of Zhou Yuan's collar and jump onto the silver plate, eyes narrowed as it started to savour the meal bite by bite.
"Does this little brute really take me as a meal ticket?" Zhou Yuan jaw was tightly clenched in anger as he looked at Tuntun. The little brute's eyes practically turned green with anxiety whenever it saw him.
Zhou Yuan shook his head, ignoring Tuntun as he walked towards Qin Yu and greeted her.
"I shan't disturb you children then." Qin Yu grinned, tousling Zhou Yuan's hair before leaving in an unhurried manner.
Yaoyao stroked her ponytail and tilted her head, causing the end of the ponytail to bounce a little as her eyes swept towards Zhou Yuan.
Zhou Yuan let out a chuckle as he fished out a scarlet red jade bottle from his sleeve and said in a somewhat miserable voice, "You're becoming more and more picky. I spent a thousand Genesis crystals to buy this scarlet spirit wine."
Yaoyao reached out, received the scarlet red jade bottle and took a small whiff, causing her eyes to brighten slightly. Soon after, she looked at Zhou Yuan and said, "One does not curry favor for no reason. Speak. What do you want?"
Zhou Yuan let out an awkward chuckle. Soon after, he earnestly replied, "Big sis Yaoyao, unblocking my seventh meridian channel is just around and corner and the eight meridian channel is likewise not far off. After unblocking all eight channels, I will be able to step into the Qi Nouris.h.i.+ng stage and establish a Qi dwelling. When that happens, I should practice a Qi cultivation method."
"So you want a Qi cultivation method." A soft laughter escaped Yaoyao's mouth. She propped up a cheek with a hand and continued, "Is your royal clan's Flame-Thunder mantra not good enough for you?"
"The Flame-Thunder mantra can only cultivate grade 4 Genesis Qi. Even if I find a higher tier Qi cultivation method in future and change, much time will be wasted." Zhou Yuan sighed. Grade 4 Genesis Qi was indeed top of the line in Great Zhou, but his eyes were looking at a much further place.
Yaoyao c.o.c.ked her head and pondered. "I do have a few Qi cultivation methods."
"However, it still depends on your choice."
