The Immortal Empress, Unrivaled Through Eternity

"Xiao Lan, you go back to the hospital first. I'll go find Master Liu."

Stepping into the martial arts school, ignoring the gazes directed at her, Li Yunqing headed straight for the courtyard where Master Liu was.

The morning sunlight streamed into the courtyard, and the crabapple blossoms were still in full bloom.

Master Liu lay half-reclined in his rocking chair, quietly basking in the sun, thoroughly enjoying himself.

Seemingly sensing the movement, it slowly opened its eyes and looked at Li Yunqing, who was walking slowly towards it.

"Have you thought it through?" Master Liu asked.

"Yes!" Li Yunqing nodded and said seriously, "But I would like to ask some more questions."

Two days have passed, and I've decided whether or not to join the Mingyu Sect. Naturally, I must reply to Master Liu.

Although she didn't want to admit it, she still had some longing for the Mingyu Sutra.

After all, it is in line with his Mingyu Fist and later Mingyu Skill.

If there's a way to obtain it without joining a sect, that would be ideal.

A sect is a different kind of family; even if it's small, it's bound to have all the essential elements.

With her current strength, if the sect were to learn about her talent and physique, unexpected things might happen.

Zhou Ke dared to frame people in the street and do whatever he wanted within Qingzhou City.

Among the more powerful sects, there are likely some who are even more unscrupulous and reckless.

The world is so big, and there are all kinds of people.

We must be wary.

"What do you want to know? Tell me!"

Master Liu's tone was somewhat aged, but filled with gentleness.

"Are women, without exception, never able to make their own decisions after joining a sect?"

Li Yunqing was somewhat puzzled.

Although life is tough for women, daughters from ordinary families begin preparing their dowry and embroidering their wedding dresses at the age of eleven or twelve, and are married off at fifteen or sixteen.

But some women are just as talented and temperamental as men when it comes to martial arts, so shouldn't they be able to make their own decisions?

"Yes! There was one about twenty years ago." Master Liu nodded.

"So how is she now?"

Li Yunqing's eyes lit up. If others could do it, then she could too.

"Dead!"

Seemingly aware of the purpose of Li Yunqing's question, Master Liu made no attempt to conceal anything.

"Dead?" Li Yunqing's expression froze.

"That woman has exceptional talent; after joining the sect, she reached the Qi Realm in just a few years!"

"When she reached marriageable age, people from the sect naturally brought up the matter and gave her two choices."

"One option was to form a marriage alliance with a stronger sect, and the other was to marry the son of the sect leader at the time."

"She didn't choose either option, but instead gathered her strength and left, only to be hunted down by the sect."

"You should understand that the inheritance of sects and families is extremely important, almost to the point of being a fight to the death."

At this point, Master Liu paused slightly, a hint of reminiscence in his expression.

"And then?" Li Yunqing pressed.

"Later, the woman grew stronger and stronger during the pursuit, eventually becoming a Grandmaster. Her strength was so great that almost no one could suppress her."

"Unfortunately, she met a man, a man who would give his life for her."

"What happened next was that she was eventually moved by that man and gave birth to a son."

"Having children naturally brings ties, and the heart finally finds a place to belong."

"Later, the child was seriously injured and on the verge of death. In order to save him, she visited famous doctors everywhere. In the end, she was seriously injured and lost all her strength in order to save her child's life."

"Later, rumors spread that the man had used and deceived her, but I don't know if it's true or not. He died not long after!"

Master Liu's voice was full of sighs, carrying a long lament.

That was the realm of a grandmaster, a realm that so many people aspire to, but sadly he died young, not even forty years old.

If she hadn't died, with that woman's talent, she might have been able to reach the realm of gods in the future.

Li Yunqing fell silent upon hearing this.

Does a woman really change after having a child?

"Wait... what are you thinking about, kid?"

She shivered inexplicably.

"Was she really scammed?"

Li Yunqing spoke, her tone filled with regret.

Wise people do not fall in love.

Even if she doesn't possess great wisdom, she will never fall in love in this lifetime.

"Perhaps, only they themselves know whether they were deceived or not."

At this point, Master Liu inexplicably added a warning: "So, if someone is inexplicably kind to you, you should be wary."

"Think about what you have that makes you worthy of others' kindness towards you..."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over Li Yunqing's face and figure, and his lips twitched: "Never mind what I said!"

Li Yunqing glanced down at herself, her expression freezing: "..."

No, Mr. Liu, aren't you a rigid and serious old man? Why are you making such a witty remark?

"Is there any way to obtain the Mingyu Scripture without joining a sect?"

She stopped thinking about joining a sect.

I'm still so young. Even if I have extremely high talent, it will take time for me to become stronger. It's only when I encounter an old monster that I'll be in real danger.

She would never go through an engagement again.

"You really dare to think that way!" Master Liu's lips twitched upon hearing this, and he glared at Li Yunqing, saying, "Inheritance is a matter of the survival and legacy of a power or a family."

"If an outsider obtains it, it will be a fight to the death, unless you can suppress an entire sect by yourself."

"If you had that kind of strength, the mere high-grade cultivation technique, the Mingyu Scripture, wouldn't even catch your eye."

Upon hearing this, Li Yunqing remained silent for a long time.

With the Longevity Panel, she could never have too many cultivation techniques, as each one had unique characteristics.

It is also the accumulation of profound knowledge and experience.

"In that case, I will not join the Mingyu Sect for now."

At this point, Li Yunqing paused slightly, then said somewhat embarrassedly, "If I don't join, will Master Liu still protect me?"

"Once you've forged a good relationship with the Sword Saint, you probably won't look down on this old man!"

Master Liu shook his head, but still said firmly, "I can only protect you from death; the rest is up to you."

"The same applies to true disciples."

He had no experience to manage the affairs of his disciples; simply protecting them from death was already a remarkable feat.

Upon hearing this, Li Yunqing smiled and said, "Thank you, Teacher Liu."

After getting up to say goodbye, she walked towards the small courtyard of the pharmacy.

She's not a stupid woman.

Liking someone is their business, it's none of her concern.

But she won't hesitate to retaliate against anyone who tries to touch her or take her by force.

As she once said, she repays kindness and slaughters all her enemies, while those who try to touch her or forcibly take her away are her enemies.

"Once the Yin Spirit becomes stronger, Zhou Ke will die too!"

Thinking of what happened on the street two days ago, a cold glint flashed in her eyes.

When she was petty, she couldn't tolerate even a grain of sand.

She could never forget someone who dared to lay a hand on her.

"Good morning! What are you thinking about? Aren't you even looking where you're going?"

Jiang Jing's voice rang out, abruptly interrupting Li Yunqing's thoughts.

Seeing Jiang Jing already sitting in the courtyard, Li Yunqing's expression instantly calmed down, remaining completely composed: "Good morning!"

Without saying anything more, she went into the pharmacy and began to prepare the medicine.

As quiet as ever.

"Medicine King's Scripture Experience +1."

"Medicine King's Scripture Experience +1."

An hour had passed by the time all the medicinal herbs were boiled and refined.

Let's begin!

Li Yunqing pointed to the side room without saying anything more.

Jiang Jing already knows how to do some of the procedures without needing to be told. He has already treated her twice.

The thought of being able to further improve the Medicine King Sutra and enhance her strength and sword intent made her feel relieved.

At this rate, she might be able to achieve perfect skin tempering and reach the middle stage of the initial realm after the next treatment.

This speed is faster than taking drugs.

Moreover, in three or four days, her Mingyu Fist will likely reach perfection, and the Sword Saint will also arrive.

The poison of the Nine Infants can also enhance the power of the Medicine King's Force, allowing for faster physical tempering.

Inside the side room.

Jiang Jing, dressed in a beige undergarment, sat upright in the bathtub, circulating his inner energy and absorbing the medicinal power.

But just as Li Yunqing approached, a delicate fragrance wafted over.

Upon smelling the fragrance, Jiang Jing suddenly opened his eyes.

A sentence slipped out unconsciously.

"Did you change your rouge and perfume?"

"What is this fragrance? It smells wonderful!"

As he spoke, Jiang Jing couldn't help but take a deep breath, his heart suddenly racing.

Li Yunqing: "???"

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Four chapters, ten thousand words, a few good reviews, a few requests for more. I want to know how many people are reading?