The Immortal Empress, Unrivaled Through Eternity

Seeing that everyone was dead, Li Yunqing breathed a sigh of relief.

If she hadn't lived two lives and possessed a strong enough will, she probably wouldn't have been able to remain so calm.

Fortunately, her scheming paid off, and she managed to weather the crisis perfectly.

"Thump!"

Just then, Jiang Yu suddenly collapsed to the ground, her eyes still staring at Li Yunqing in shock.

Even he, who was at the peak of the initial stage, was powerless to fight back, yet he died just like that?

They died when they got within a few feet of Li Yunqing!

"Ghost Needle? It can't be that powerful, can it?" Jiang Yu was shocked.

The Ghost Needle can only be considered a hidden weapon; the reaction speed of a beginner-level expert is sufficient to dodge it.

With Li Yunqing's strength, even a mid-level initial-stage martial artist could dodge it.

But in that instant, everything changed completely.

Before he could even react, everyone was dead.

Are you alright?

Li Yunqing came to Jiang Yu's side, looking at his wounds with some worry in her eyes.

Hearing Li Yunqing's concern, Jiang Yu forced a smile despite the pain: "I knew you had feelings for me too, otherwise why would you be willing to die for me!"

"???"

Li Yunqing was speechless. That was something she deliberately plotted against those people. Can't you just ignore it?

You can't be love-struck!

And yet, with such a serious injury, you're still thinking about these random things?

Sure enough, as long as a man can still move, he's a pervert.

"Don't worry, I'm fine!"

Seeing the worry on Li Yunqing's face, Jiang Yu braced himself slightly with his hands, trying to sit up despite his strength.

Unexpectedly, the injury was aggravated, his arm suddenly went limp, and he hit his head on the ground, passing out completely.

"???"

Seeing this, Li Yunqing couldn't help but laugh, but she still reached out and gently placed her fingers on Jiang Yu's wrist.

Then, she took out her needle pouch, took out a Ghost Needle, and inserted it into the acupoints on Jiang Yu's chest one by one.

Almost instantly, Jiang Yu's complexion regained its rosy hue.

The Ghost Needle: A single needle can determine life or death.

If one reaches the Qi Realm and possesses true Qi, the effect would likely be even more powerful.

She looked at the wounds on Jiang Yu's body, and then at the cliff that was more than 30 feet high, and more than 10 meters high.

Unfortunately, she discovered that she couldn't climb up by herself, and the trees in the valley were all too short to be of any use.

However, Jiang Yu's wounds could not be delayed.

"So heavy!"

Li Yunqing dragged Jiang Yu's body to a recessed area below the cliff and placed it there.

He then turned around, picked up a horizontal knife, chopped some dry firewood to start a fire, and while drying his clothes, he treated Jiang Yu's wounds.

It was half an hour later when Jiang Yu's wounds were treated.

"Once they realize we haven't gone back, the guards and Xiaolan will probably be looking for us, right?"

Li Yunqing whispered.

She looked again at the steep, even inward-curving cliff; with her strength, she really couldn't climb it.

After thinking for a moment, she picked up the cleaver again, chopped some dry firewood, found some stones, and began to think of a way to boil water.

If she can't find any trace of the two of them in a short time, she might have to stay here for a long time.

By the time everything was finished, it was already getting dark.

She didn't rest; instead, she took out Water Condensation Pills and Blood Condensation Pills and began practicing the Bright Jade Fist.

If she were strong enough, this cliff, more than ten meters high, would not be a problem for her at all.

It all comes down to insufficient strength.

Especially when facing a beginner-level expert, if one misses with a single strike, it could be the end of the battle.

"Mingyu Fist Experience +20."

"Mingyu Fist (Minor Success 129/200)"

Even as the moon and stars grew bright, no rescue arrived. Li Yunqing realized that she would have to spend the night there.

She continued practicing her fist techniques while tending to the flames.

With the help of two kinds of elixirs, his cultivation progressed extremely quickly.

In particular, the Water Condensation Pill slightly altered her constitution with each use, allowing her to subtly sense that she was gaining more and more experience.

The body's Qi and blood become more refined and robust.

Moreover, as the drills progressed, my understanding deepened.

"Mingyu Fist Experience +20."

"Mingyu Fist (Minor Success 159/200)"

"Perhaps I can achieve mastery tonight."

With that in mind, Li Yunqing decided not to rest any longer.

After consuming two Water Condensation Pills and two Blood Condensation Pills, until dawn broke, a row of words suddenly appeared in front of her.

"Mingyu Fist Experience +41."

"Mingyu Fist (Mastery 0/500)"

"Upon mastering the Mingyu Fist, the following special ability is derived: Ice Skin and Jade Bones."

"Another feature!"

Li Yunqing was overjoyed. Before she could react, an invisible energy arose in the world and enveloped her.

That energy was vibrant and full of life, carrying the coldness of ice and snow, and the warmth of jade, just like the two energies of yin and yang.

At this moment, her skin and bones were frantically absorbing that energy.

The tingling, numb sensation returned.

Her expression changed slightly, and she subconsciously covered her mouth. Her eyes looked at Jiang Yu, who was still unconscious not far away, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

She wasn't afraid of pain, but she couldn't stand the numbness and itching.

If any strange noises are made and Jiang Yu hears them, it will be a real disaster.

"Phew...it's finally over!"

It took a full cup of tea's time to endure the tingling and itching sensation before it slowly subsided.

She looked at her arm.

Her skin was as clear and smooth as jade, fair and supple, with even her pores barely visible.

Moreover, the texture is incredibly fine, like crystal that has been refined through countless trials, both tough and soft.

With a slight clench of her fist, she could hear the sounds of swords ringing and jade clashing within her bones, and even her strength increased by more than half.

My blood and qi have become much stronger, and even the blood vessels under my skin have a jade-like luster.

Even the mental energy in his mind was slightly frosted at this moment, yet it also had the warmth of jade.

"This 'ice-skin and jade-bone' physique is actually a type of constitution!"

"Moreover, as the Qi is generated in the future, it will temper the flesh, tendons, bones, and internal organs, and continuously enhance the body's icy skin and jade-like bones."

After briefly sensing the changes in her body, Li Yunqing was slightly taken aback.

She instinctively went to the edge of the pool and looked at her reflection clearly in the water.

"You look even better!"

Her skin became increasingly fair and tender, even radiating a crystal-clear glow, with pores so fine that they were barely visible.

A person who looks like they were carved from a piece of ice crystal jade.

She exuded a faint, delicate fragrance, the kind that emanates from fair skin and delicate bones.

"What will happen if this physique, with its ice-like skin and jade-like bones, continues to improve?"

For a moment, Li Yunqing didn't dare to think too much.

Suddenly, her ears twitched, and she instinctively looked towards the recessed area of ​​the cliff.

"You're awake?"

Li Yunqing slowly approached Jiang Yu and asked, "How are you feeling? Are you able to climb the cliff?"

As soon as Jiang Yu opened her eyes, she saw Li Yunqing standing in front of her.

The morning sunlight shone through the thick fog, making the people in front of me seem to glow.

Her skin was like jade, fair and smooth, and her features were even more delicate and beautiful.

Like a fairy descended to earth, she possesses a tranquility that comes from the very core of her being.

"you……"

Jiang Yu opened her mouth, about to speak, but found her voice extremely hoarse.

"etc."

Li Yunqing turned around and went to the fire, took out a wooden bowl and a wooden spoon, scooped some water from a dented stone, and came to Jiang Yu's side.

"Let's moisten our throats first."

Her voice was pleasant, and her expression was calm.

Seeing that Jiang Yu's arm was still immobile, he slowly squatted down, scooped up water with a wooden spoon, and brought it to Jiang Yu's lips.

Jiang Yu's arms and legs were badly injured, with deep wounds that almost exposed the bone.

Even with her medicine and the martial artist's stronger recovery ability, it probably wouldn't be that quick to recover.

Up close, I could smell the fragrance emanating from Li Yunqing and see her fair and flawless skin, which seemed so delicate that it would burst with moisture if I pinched it.

Jiang Yu's Adam's apple bobbed slightly as she silently swallowed the water from her lips, only to feel even thirstier.

With his ears turning red, he finished drinking a bowl of water before looking at the cliff.

An image of Li Yunqing personally feeding him water inexplicably popped into my mind.

After thinking for a moment, he spoke with a serious expression.

"My strength...is insufficient to advance."