Chapter 90 : Until We Meet Again

Chapter 90: Until We Meet Again

“It’s actually comprehension!”

Seeing the text before her, Li Yunqing’s eyes filled with delight.

In the next moment, a gentle, jade-like aura descended from above, merging into her mind.

At that instant, her spirit and consciousness seemed to be cleansed and nourished by endless jade-colored light, and insights from her cultivation burst forth one after another.

They gathered into a river, flooding her mind like a sudden enlightenment.

Her magical power at the seventh layer of Qi Refinement and her Mid-Tier Qi Realm True Qi began to flow rapidly within her body.

Like trickling streams, they all converged into her chest, entering the Tanzhong acupoint.

Within the Tanzhong acupoint, the moon-like sphere spun rapidly.

Magical power and True Qi continuously merged, producing more and more threads of Immortal Martial Power, growing increasingly dense.

Like vast moonlight, it illuminated everything.

Watching the transformation of Immortal Martial Power, Li Yunqing felt a realization arise within her.

“True Qi seeks inward through the body, while magical power seeks outward through heaven and earth.”

“Martial cultivation treats the body as a furnace and the will as a hammer, refining qi into truth.”

“It indeed shares common ground with immortal cultivation methods.”

With this realization, the profound meanings of the Major Completion Mingyu Divine Art and the Major Completion Medicine King Scripture began to resonate faintly with one another.

“My understanding is still insufficient. If I push all my techniques to Perfect Completion, I may be able to extract their true essence and fuse them together.”

“At that time, I can create a cultivation path for Immortal Martial Power.”

Li Yunqing opened her eyes, exhaling softly, her gaze flickering with light.

The more comprehension-related traits she derived, the stronger her understanding would become. Creating the Immortal Martial path was only a matter of time—there was no need to rush.

Her eyes flickered, and the panel appeared before her.

Name: Li Yunqing

Lifespan: 15/∞

Strength: Mid-Tier Qi Realm

Frost Sword Intent: Mastery (82%)

Yin Spirit: Mastery (10% → 13%)

Skills: Zither, Chess, Calligraphy, and Painting (Perfect Completion)

Traits: Undistracted Mind, Vigorous Spirit, Photographic Memory, Naturally Endowed with Spiritual Grace, Eight Tones Enter the Soul, Unparalleled Comprehension

Frost Sword Canon (Major Completion 0/10000)

Traits: Innate Sword Bones, Clear Sword Heart, Ice Soul Sword Body

Medicine King Scripture (Major Completion 1011/10000)

Traits: Glazed Medicine King Body

Five Elements Secret Manual (Minor Completion 177/1000)

Traits: None

Mingyu Divine Art (Major Completion 0/3000)

Traits: Ice-Like Skin and Jade-Like Bones, Clear Mind, Pure Yin Body, Greater Yin Eyes, Clear Divine Mind

Blazing Flame Ocean-Burning Finger (Minor Completion 107/500)

Traits: None

Wind and Cloud Movement Technique (Minor Completion 146/500)

Traits: None

“For now, this is as far as my strength can go. It’s time to depart for the capital.”

“On the way, I’ll continue refining my Sword Intent. I may be able to break through to the Upper Tier of the Qi Realm.”

“And my movement technique—I should also train it when I have time.”

Li Yunqing stood up and walked out of Ziyun Pavilion, instructing Xiaolan to pack her belongings.

Although she had not focused on cultivating movement techniques, with the support of various spells, she was not lacking.

Especially with sword flight—even compared to Grandmasters, she was not inferior.

Moreover, the grade of her movement technique was too low. Aside from Perfect Completion guaranteeing a derived trait, the other stages depended on luck.

Even if a trait appeared, it would likely not be strong. She still needed to find a powerful movement technique.

Past the midpoint of the Hour of Chen.

A carriage, guarded by twelve attendants, departed from the Li Residence.

Facing the rising sun, under Li Yansong’s gaze, it headed toward the city gate.

She did not choose to ride a horse, but still traveled by carriage.

Though slower, she could continue refining her martial arts along the way.

The Sword Saint had said to arrive within a month—there was no rush.

Moreover, having attendants to take care of daily life was much more convenient.

It wasn’t about being delicate—she was simply used to comfort. Traveling alone felt somewhat unfamiliar.

There was no need to suffer unnecessarily.

“The capital… I wonder what it’s like?”

Looking out the carriage window at Qingzhou City gradually receding, Li Yunqing’s thoughts were mixed.

There was a sense of reluctance at leaving home, but also a hint of anticipation.

It felt as though stepping out of Qingzhou meant stepping into a vast world.

“Miss, there are people at Half-Mountain Pavilion.”

At that moment, Xiaolan’s voice suddenly sounded.

“Who is it?”

Li Yunqing looked out the window toward the pavilion not far away.

It was a small resting pavilion at the foot of Lanshan, used by travelers to shelter from rain.

But now, three figures stood there—Jiang Yu, Jiang Jing, and Qin Yu.

“How did they end up together?”

“Fellow sufferers of the same fate?”

The thought crossed her mind, and she almost laughed. She had not intended to stop.

But recalling what happened at the City Lord’s Residence three days ago, she said, “Stop at Half-Mountain Pavilion.”

Since they were acquaintances and not enemies, and they had come all this way to see her off, it would be impolite not to say goodbye.

The carriage stopped at the pavilion.

Li Yunqing lifted the curtain and stood at the front of the carriage without stepping down.

She bowed slightly and said gently, “Thank you, the three of you, for seeing me off. The journey is long—you should head back early.”

The three looked at Li Yunqing in her purple dress, standing gracefully on the carriage, and fell silent.

For a moment, they did not know what to say.

Their gazes were complicated.

The gentle and serene girl before them seemed completely different from the one who had defied the imperial decree and dared to strike at the royal family three days ago.

Yet at this moment, they all understood one thing—

The girl before them appeared soft, but her heart was firm.

She seemed quiet and indifferent, yet had her own unwavering principles.

She appeared gentle and courteous, yet always maintained an invisible distance.

In the past, they might have thought such courtesy was simply proper behavior.

But now they understood—

True closeness was not about etiquette.

It was about breaking those boundaries—laughing freely, speaking openly, revealing one’s true self.

Rules sometimes created distance—distance that could not be crossed.

“Junior Sister Yunqing, I shouldn’t have broken off the engagement.”

After a moment, Jiang Yu spoke with regret.

If he hadn’t broken it off back then, if he had stood with her—

Would they not have separated? Would they already be married?

“Everyone has their own choices and trade-offs. There’s no need to regret or suffer over them.”

“This is fine, isn’t it?”

Li Yunqing replied softly.

“Miss Yunqing, at that time, I…” Qin Yu tried to explain.

But he didn’t know how.

At that moment, facing the royal family, he had not stepped forward—he hadn’t even dared to take a single step.

“No need to explain. This is good.”

Li Yunqing said, “I don’t need others to sacrifice or give themselves up for me without reason.”

“Then what about me?” Jiang Jing asked, a trace of resentment in his voice.

Li Yunqing blinked, puzzled. “Weren’t we just a fair transaction?”

Jiang Jing froze, a bitter expression appearing. “Just a transaction?”

At that moment, all three of them looked at Li Yunqing and spoke almost in unison:

“We…”

But they stopped at the same time, glaring at each other before speaking again—again in unison:

“Is there still any chance for us in the future?”

As soon as the words fell, their gazes locked onto her face.

They seemed to search for any change in her expression.

But they were disappointed.

Her flawless face showed no reaction at all—not even a flicker in her eyes.

“Are you seriously dreaming?”

Li Yunqing felt speechless inside.

But she still smiled gently.

Under the sunlight, her delicate face bloomed like a radiant flower.

Her red lips parted as she spoke:

“Young masters, you should know—there are those who cultivate martial arts to ascend to the heavens, soldiers who guard a region, and heroes who slay demons.”

“There are also recluses who listen to the wind and rain at night, refined individuals who play the zither in search of tranquility, and scholars who read to gain wisdom.”

“The world is so vast—how could it be limited to love and romance?”

At this point, she bowed again with sincerity.

“You three are outstanding men—men that countless people would envy.”

“Why not go out and explore? See the vastness of this world, witness its beauty.”

“I believe there are things in this world far greater than love.”

“Young masters, my heart does not lie here. Until we meet again!”

Watching the enchanting woman in purple, listening to her voice like ringing bells—

The three stood frozen in place, unable to recover even after the carriage had gone far away.

That flower-like smile was deeply etched into their minds.

Perhaps for the rest of their lives, they would never forget—

That moment at Half-Mountain Pavilion.

That girl.

That smile.

Those words.