Volume One, Chapter 15: The Sword That Cleaves the Thunder Tribulation

“Cough, cough, Qinghan, step back a little... I can’t see the jade pendant...”
Ye Qinghan’s eyes curved into a gentle arc, her face full of affection as she took a small step back.
Heh, Master, no matter how many treasures you have, what could you possibly use against your disciple?
“Master, please go slower. Last time when you demonstrated, I couldn’t see clearly.”
“Very well, this time I will definitely teach you how to use it...”

In the days that followed, there was little activity from the Liu family. Life at Lingxian Hall was peaceful and comfortable, and Su Cheng gradually adapted to life with Ye Qinghan.
Ye Qinghan happily checked off the preliminary plan on the Master’s training manual. Now her Master knew to set aside the clothes before bathing for her to collect—quite an improvement!
This meant the Su family’s daughter-in-law had truly become part of Su Cheng’s life!

However, Ye Qinghan felt it wasn’t enough. She thought it unfair that she was always the one sneaking glances at her Master while bathing.
Why didn’t Master ever sneak a peek at her? Why?
Was she not beautiful enough? Ridiculous! In terms of causing chaos, seducing men, she ranked second; who dared claim first?
Did she inherit a charming aura for nothing? Did the fox demon king’s blood flow in vain?

Several days passed. Though Ye Qinghan hadn’t exerted herself fully, subtle signs of breakthrough began to emerge.
Su Cheng called Ye Qinghan to his side and casually handed her breakthrough materials worth 150,000 system points.
“These are rare treasures I have sought for you. I won’t elaborate on each one—your talent is such that you will know at a glance.”

In truth, the box containing these items was so secure that even Su Cheng, lacking cultivation, could not open it!
He had no idea what was inside!

“Thank you, Master! I vow to dedicate myself to cultivation and repay your kindness with my efforts!”
Ye Qinghan was startled, nearly saying the wrong thing in her excitement...

The exquisite wooden box alone, holding foundation-building treasures, was at least immortal-grade!
Whatever was inside could likely buy her life itself!

“No need for such formality. I do not demand harshly from you. My wish is simply that you grow up happily and healthily.”
“With me here, whether or not you become immortal, I will protect your life.”

Su Cheng smiled, gently rubbing Ye Qinghan’s earnest face that seemed to be making a solemn vow. To him, none of this was a big deal.
As long as this child was safe and lively, bouncing about the courtyard every day, Su Cheng was content.

Ye Qinghan was speechless; her Master was always so contradictory.
She did not understand his worries but could feel the love hidden in every detail.
At this moment, all she wanted to say to him was: Master! I am willing!

Ye Qinghan withdrew and sat in the courtyard, slowly opening the box. Inside were foundation cultivation pills and other spiritual treasures!

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Just opening the box and sensing the spiritual power within, Ye Qinghan felt she was about to...
Break through...

She dared not imagine how strong she would become after absorbing these treasures!
Wasting no time, Ye Qinghan, already at the thirteenth layer of Qi refinement, sat cross-legged and began to circulate her cultivation technique slowly.

Around her were all the foundation-building items her Master had prepared. The foundation pill melted instantly upon entering her mouth, turning into nourishing essence. Ye Qinghan could only describe it with one word:
Wonderful!
Absolutely wonderful!

If an ordinary cultivator had to search for such foundation materials, even if found, could they compare to the ones her Master had prepared?
Ridiculous! Ye Qinghan felt that when she ascended to immortality, consuming these would make her capable of punching immortals and kicking the laws of heaven!

Buddy! This guarantees immortality!
What nonsense heavenly rules?
My rules are the only rules!
Tribulation? If you dare drift a single cloud in the sky, I’ll split the heavens wide open for you!

Though she thought this way in her heart, Ye Qinghan calmly absorbed the other foundation materials one by one.
Starting with what looked like a rhinoceros horn, followed by feathers, teeth, dragon bones, turtle shells, and so on.

Though she did not fully understand, she was deeply shocked!
Where had her Master obtained these treasures? Judging by the feeling, while others were merely laying foundations, she was building a towering palace!

This process lasted a full day and night, leaving Ye Qinghan drenched in fragrant sweat.
Breathless, she could still feel the surging and turbulent power within her body.
Like waves crashing against the shore, waiting for the moment of breakthrough!

Suddenly, the sky darkened with dense clouds. Countless divine beast illusions appeared, causing the citizens of Dingzhou City to kneel and worship, viewing it as an auspicious omen.
The thunder roared like a ferocious beast. The fierce wind howled, tearing and dragging the thunderclouds to gather above Ling Shuang Hall.

Ah?
Master, I’m scared!
What kind of foundation breakthrough is this terrifying?

“Focus on your breakthrough. With me here, even heavenly thunder won’t harm my beloved disciple in the slightest.”

Ye Qinghan kept her eyes closed. Although she didn’t see the strange phenomena she had caused, she could feel the shift in the surrounding aura...

Her Master’s words were like a powerful tonic, a warm hand gently wrapping her in his palm, bringing great comfort.
Master is here!

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What’s there to fear! As long as Master says it’s fine, then it surely is!
With Master’s careful strategy in everything, perhaps those thunderclouds would be captured and scolded by him soon enough!

Su Cheng narrowed his eyes slightly, turned sideways, holding the Galaxy Ruler in one hand as if it were a sharp sword...
[Come! If you dare strike my disciple, let’s see if I’ll strike you!]

Thunder rolled loudly, seemingly displeased. Suddenly, a bolt of tribulation lightning descended straight toward Ye Qinghan!

Su Cheng showed no leniency. The Ling Shuang Sword Formation instantly unfolded. This celestial phenomenon was even more remarkable now; even the divine beast illusions in the sky looked a bit dazed...

With a flash, a sword light was unleashed, cutting through the thunderclouds and warping the very space. This sword seemed to sever the sky itself, as if the heavens were about to collapse.

The sword cut off the heavenly lightning and even tore through the firmament!

Though somewhat rough, it was undeniably effective!
The thunder’s roar softened...
From a resounding rumble to a gentle purring...

[Come! Strike again! Do you think I’ll tolerate you?]

After about half an incense stick’s time, the tribulation clouds still floated above but were so frightened by Su Cheng they dared not touch Ye Qinghan at all...

Ye Qinghan slowly opened her eyes. The first thing she saw was her Master standing tall before her, the Galaxy Ruler pointed at the sky!

Handsome~

Had this scene appeared with anyone else, she would surely have teased them. But with her Master, only one word sufficed: handsome!

Not only was the primordial power within her body eager to burst forth, but so was her overwhelming affection for her Master!

She leapt forward, throwing herself into his arms, knocking the untrained Master slightly off balance!

“Master, you’re incredible! Even the thunder tribulation fears you!”
“Not as exaggerated as you say. I just cleaved it in two.”
“Then Master is even more powerful!”
“Our Lingxian Hall isn’t wealthy. I’ve always taught you to be thrifty and modest. Mainly, I was worried it might strike and destroy things in my courtyard...”

Ye Qinghan pouted, humph, still pretending? Does her Master think she’s a foolish fox?
Just now, he was facing down the thunder tribulation! So handsome!
Hmph, trying to fool your disciple now?

If you worry about Qinghan, just say so. What’s there to be shy about?