Fairy, listen to my explanation.

Chapter 535 A word is settled
"What, you don't believe I can protect you?"

The Empress Dowager frowned, seemingly displeased.

Didn't you see that even a clown chicken was easily subdued by me?

Although the clown chicken was still in its sleepy infancy and its bloodline power had not yet fully awakened, the Empress Dowager could still sense that among the fox clan of Qingqiu, perhaps only the legendary nine-tailed fox could compare to the clown chicken.

But does Qingqiu still have nine-tailed foxes?

Ever since that divine fox almost exhausted the bloodline power of the Qingqiu clan in order to assist the human emperor.

Do you want another nine-tailed fox to appear?
For the Qingqiu fox clan, it's no longer possible.

"The Empress Dowager is incomparably powerful, possesses extraordinary strength, and is also exceptionally wise. Naturally, she can protect me completely."

Qin Yu was full of respect, and her words were full of flattery.

The Empress Dowager narrowed her eyes slightly, and a smile unconsciously appeared on her face, clearly indicating that she was very pleased.

Qin Yu is so kind; she always speaks the truth!

Unlike the Empress, who only knows how to threaten me.

"Her Majesty the Empress Dowager is wise and insightful, strategizing and commanding respect from all directions!"

"With you in charge, no alien race will dare to offend the might of my Great Yan Heaven."

Qin Yu immediately understood and continued speaking.

"Well, this is not solely due to my efforts."

The Empress Dowager was a little embarrassed, but also overjoyed, feeling as if she were floating on air.

After a barrage of praise, the Empress Dowager even felt that she could confront the Empress herself without needing to urge Qin Yu to bring it up.

Ultimately, her remaining rationality allowed her to suppress this terrible thought.

"Hey, Little Ling'er, your body..."

Qin Yu brought out a group of his young wives, and the Empress Dowager immediately noticed something was amiss as soon as her gaze fell on Xiao Ling'er.

Since being with Qin Yu, Xiao Ling'er's condition has been brought under control, and after entering that mysterious space, it has almost completely stabilized and has not experienced any further disruptions.

However, Xiao Ling'er still couldn't cultivate.

Even if the Empress Dowager personally guided spiritual energy into her body, it would be annihilated in an instant. And too much spiritual energy would cause a conflict between the two innate Daoist principles.

In the end, the Empress Dowager had no choice but to let the matter drop.

However, the moment Xiao Ling'er appeared, the Empress Dowager keenly noticed that there was a faint spiritual aura surrounding her, and her little face was rosy and tender, and her overall condition was obviously much better.

"Qin Yu, did you cure Xiao Ling'er's illness?"

The Empress Dowager was somewhat agitated.

Upon hearing this, Su Xihe and the others, who had just stepped out of their natal space, immediately looked at Qin Yu, with Lin Shuishui and Zhao Mengli showing excitement in their beautiful eyes.

Has all this painstaking teaching finally paid off?

From now on, I can finally have another little helper, right?

"No."

A hint of sadness flashed across Xiao Ling'er's exquisitely beautiful face.

She had tried her best to do as Lin Shuishui and the others had taught her, and indeed, Brother Qin Yu's body was hotter and his embrace was warmer.

However, every time we get to this point, there's no follow-up!

"Humph!"

Upon hearing this, Su Xihe withdrew his gaze.

The princess is not only of noble status, but also so young. She really couldn't imagine the scene of Qin Yu treating her illness.

"Then where does the spiritual energy in your body come from?"

The Empress Dowager was somewhat incredulous.

Although the spiritual energy had been dissipating rapidly since Xiao Ling'er came out, it couldn't escape her notice: "He gave you a massage?"

"No, not at all."

Little Ling'er felt even more aggrieved.

Qin Yu used to massage him, but now he can't massage for long before he runs away as if he's escaping.

Little Ling'er didn't know the reason, and the Empress Dowager didn't press her further; in any case, it was a good thing.

"Could it be because of the enhancement of my innate space?"

Qin Yu seemed to be deep in thought.

As the natal space is upgraded to the fourth level, the spiritual energy inside becomes more abundant, and most importantly, the Great Dao within it becomes more complete.

Perhaps this is also the reason why Xiao Ling'er was affected.

Although she is still unable to cultivate, her body is constantly nourished by the purest and gentlest spiritual energy in her natal space. Once Xiao Ling'er is able to cultivate in the future, she will surely grow rapidly!
In the imperial study room.

The Empress smiled faintly, a rare occurrence, though she was inwardly conflicted.

Little Ling'er is growing very fast. Shouldn't we really consider her relationship with Qin Yu?
After all, Ling'er is a princess of the Great Yan royal family, and it is extremely inappropriate for her to follow Qin Yu without any official title or status.

It will also attract some gossip.

Moreover, the Empress is well aware of the effects of the warm current, and perhaps it can truly help Xiao Ling'er, allowing her to embark on the path of cultivation as well.

However, if Xiao Ling'er marries Qin Yu, then...

At most one year.

After a year, I should be able to completely overcome my emotional tribulations.

……

"Fairy, Qin Gongfeng requests an audience."

Upon hearing the maid's message, the Flower Fairy's delicate brows furrowed slightly.

What is he here for?

snort!
Is it because you didn't think yesterday's skin-to-skin contact was enough?
The flower fairy initially wanted to refuse, but after considering some things, she reluctantly agreed.

"Fairy."

Soon, led by a maid, Qin Yu entered the small courtyard filled with the fragrance of flowers.

The familiar scene seemed unchanged over time.

The birdsong and fragrant flowers create a scene that looks so beautiful and so close to nature.

Flowers of all kinds are in full bloom, and butterflies are fluttering about...

"Is Elder Qin looking for me because he wants those resources?"

When the flower fairy saw him looking at the pond in the inner courtyard, she immediately recalled the scene of their first meeting, and her voice turned cold, giving off a feeling of keeping him at arm's length.

snort!
If she hadn't seen a glimmer of hope in Qin Yu that could restore the ancestral tree's vitality, how could she have let this person go so easily?
Moreover, he even touched me on his own initiative yesterday!
In truth, ever since Qin Yu first saw her, she only had two choices. One was to kill Qin Yu and pretend nothing had happened.

Another one...

She doesn't want to choose either!
"You've misunderstood, fairy."

Qin Yu didn't mind her attitude.

The flower fairy has an elegant temperament and is incredibly beautiful. Her slightly aloof appearance makes her even more attractive.

"Just stand there."

The flower fairy frowned slightly, showing some resistance.

I've seen it, but that's all!
Want to get any closer? Absolutely not!
Who knows if this guy will do something really outrageous again?
"Does the fairy have any withered branches of the ancestral tree with her?"

Qin Yu seemed not to hear her and walked straight through the flower-lined path to her.

It's truly beautiful.

There really is someone more beautiful than a flower; their skin is like the most delicate petal...

Look down.

Huh? !

Perhaps it was in her own little courtyard that the flower fairy was not wearing shoes, or perhaps, as an elf, she simply did not have the habit of wearing shoes.

Those jade-like feet, as delicate as newly formed spring water, were displayed there so beautifully, even outshining the blooming flowers around them.

As tender as a newly blossoming bud, as gentle as a light spring rain.

Guchi!

Qin Yu could hear herself swallowing, and the Flower Fairy naturally heard it too.

A flash of annoyance crossed her face, but she quickly concealed it.

Although she didn't move, flowers bloomed at her feet, concealing her jade-like feet.

Pity.

Qin Yu was speechless and muttered, "So stingy."

The sound wasn't loud, but the Flower Fairy still heard it, and her chest immediately heaved.

Is this a matter of being petty or not?!
The main reason was that Qin Yu's gaze was too intense, which made her very uncomfortable.

After calming down, she asked indifferently, "What do you need the withered branch for?"

However, because of this small matter, she forgot to stop Qin Yu from getting close.

"Yesterday, I suddenly felt that I had made some progress, and I want to try again."

With a smile on her face, Qin Yu naturally reached out and took that slender hand in hers.

"Shh!"

The flower fairy realized what was happening and subtly took a step back, preventing him from succeeding.

"What do you mean by this, fairy? I just want you to feel my progress."

Qin Yu was a little sad.

The moment he left the palace, he didn't even go to see his beloved wife, but rushed to the Hundred Flowers Pavilion, only to find that the Flower Fairy was so distant.

"I believe you."

The Flower Fairy found it difficult to say, but yesterday, Qin Yu's contact was under the guise of this very thing.

"We've been completely honest with each other, why get hung up on trivial matters..."

"shut up."

The flower fairy's face turned cold.

It was just an accident that day!
Upon learning that the ancestral tree had a chance to be revived, she was overwhelmed with emotion and only wanted to bring Qin Yu back to her clan in order to resolve the crisis of the ancestral tree's depletion.

indeed.

If the ancestral tree can be revived, her sacrifice is insignificant, and she is willing to give herself to bring about the ancestral tree's rebirth.

However, even though Qin Yu has made rapid progress, his cultivation level is still insufficient. Even if we take him back to the clan now, it will probably have little effect.

That's why the Flower Fairy was somewhat worried and didn't leave under the cover of night.

She hadn't been able to send out the resources, and she couldn't bring Qin Yu back to her clan. She really didn't know how to explain this to Her Majesty the Queen.

"Here are the withered branches you requested."

The Flower Fairy seemed to realize that her reaction was too intense. She took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and took out a piece of withered branch from the ancestral tree.

"Fairy, won't you see how much I've improved?"

Qin Yu reached out and took the withered branch floating in front of her, still somewhat unwilling to give up.

That feeling remains vivid in his memory.

"If you can... can revive it within half a month, I might consider it."

Although she spoke very tactfully, a hint of shyness still appeared on the Flower Fairy's beautiful face, making Qin Yu momentarily lose his composure.

"This is true!"

Qin Yu looked serious.

"nature."

The Flower Fairy solemnly promised.

If Qin Yu has truly made such great progress, then she could indeed consider it...

And it was just holding hands.

Hopefully nothing bad will happen!

Originally, the Flower Fairy was thinking of finding some reason to make Qin Yu leave.

Unexpectedly, after hearing her promise, the latter immediately turned and left.

I only paused briefly to take a second look when passing by the pool.

That little thief!

How could the hope of the ancestral tree's revival rest on him!
The flower fairy was annoyed. Thinking about the contact last night, she couldn't help but bend down and clean her wrists with water again.

It's turned a little red from washing.

Ugh.

Her body was still touched by someone, and it was a human man.

(End of this chapter)