A Man's Promise

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Standing at the cave entrance, Qin Yi immediately sensed a unique Demon Power that was restraining some kind of rampant energy within. As a result, the icy chill inside the cave could not escape, creating two distinct worlds inside and outside the cave.

Stepping over an invisible barrier, a bone-chilling cold swept over me, and the scene before me transformed into an icy blue world.

A biting wind swept by, and everywhere was hard ice, a vast expanse of silver and white. At the edge of the field of vision stood several trees that looked like ice sculptures, their branches seemingly interwoven with icicles, and fruits that looked like ice balls.

In just one glance, Qin Yi felt his blood freeze, instinctively hugging his shoulders, his teeth chattering.

"This is... so cold."

In terms of Law Power, he is at the Phoenix Initial Stage Level 3, but Qin Yi is still a martial artist, a cultivator with innate cultivation, and his Flesh Training has been refined! Such cultivation means that even in the dead of winter, one could stand naked outside without feeling the slightest bit cold, but standing here, he feels as cold as an ordinary person without cultivation.

A fierce wind howled past, feeling like sharp knives scraping against his face. Qin Yi subconsciously squinted and took half a step back, only to find that the sleeve of his blue robe was already torn.

It wasn't the wind blades that tore it apart, but the frost that cracked it. Then, when the wind blew it away, it was blown off like scraping ash, turning into ashes.

"The Soul Freezing Ice Spirit Technique of Rin Feng Daoren..." Liusu Su sighed softly, "I didn't expect that after so long, it would still retain such power."

Qin Yi couldn't even utter a sound. He could only gather all his strength to protect his body and ask in his mind, "Is there any way... to make things easier for me? I can't even take a step..."

"I'll teach you a Wind Avoidance Art, which can deflect the damage from this wind. Also, this residual power is no longer evenly distributed; it's stronger in some areas and slightly weaker in others... Go to the Innocent Position first and test the pressure."

Qin Yi focused his mind and activated his Method Formula. Sure enough, the bone-chilling wind passed over his body without the previous sensation of being pierced and corroded. However, even though it passed by so quickly, it still left a long trail of blood on his arm.

Frozen in the ice, he couldn't even feel the pain. Gathering his strength, he stepped diagonally to the right front at the "Wu Wang" position.

The cold subsided slightly, and the pressure decreased dramatically. Qin Yi knelt down with difficulty, leaning on his Wolf Tooth Club and panting.

In just a short while, his clothes were torn in many places, and there were several bloodstains on his hands and legs.

Liusu said coldly, "Do you want to continue?"

Qin Yi looked up and saw that the cave wasn't actually that big, and the ice trees growing in the middle weren't far apart either, probably less than two or three hundred meters away. What would be easily accessible outside was difficult to reach even with a single step here; this mere half-mile felt like an insurmountable chasm.

"Only half a mile," Qin Yi said with difficulty, "Of course we have to hold on."

Liusu coldly replied, "You can hide at home for a month without going out, what do you call yourself again? Oh, a shut-in. What kind of hero are you trying to be when you're a shut-in?"

Qin Yi silently gazed at the ice tree half a mile away. "There isn't even an enemy here, it's just that the environment is harsh. If I retreat now, I'll have no face to go back."

Liusu suddenly said, "So, are you so infatuated with Li Qingjun that you'd die for her, or are you just too proud to admit it?"

Qin Yi was taken aback, unsure how to answer the question for a moment before finally saying, "This is a man's promise, Qing Jun is waiting."

"Heh, men." Liusu chuckled, slowly saying, "Old... I'd like to see how long a shut-in like you can maintain your manliness. Listen to my instructions, next step, 'Big Pass' position."

Having studied formations for so long, Qin Yi knew the Sixty-Four Trigrams and their positions by heart. He roused his spirits and quickly stepped out to the left front.

I had just taken a step when my legs gave way and I almost fell over.

Even though it was the "weak spot" pointed out by Liusu, the bone-chilling cold became more and more unbearable the longer it lasted. His blood was almost frozen, and his muscles were numb. He could hardly take a single step.

The wound on my arm split open again, and the blood that had just started to flow out turned to ice.

"Next step, 'trapped' position."

Qin Yi lunged forward, but finally lost his footing and fell to the ground.

Liusu gazed at him silently for a moment.

In the White Kingdom's palace, Chenghuang leaned against a fragrant couch, holding a mirror in his hand, reflecting Qin Yi's disheveled figure.

The green robe had turned white, frozen like shredded cloth hanging on the body, with stiff bloodstains congealed on it, creating a patchwork of green and red against the icy snow.

Qin Yi in the mirror took a step to the left and tripped again.

He fell quite hard and couldn't get up for a long time. After a while, he shakily took out a pill from his pocket, put it in his mouth, and took a short breath to regulate his breathing.

Chenghuang's fox face slowly disappeared, transforming into Cheng Cheng. She unconsciously bit her lower lip, looking at Qin Yi's reflection in the mirror, her eyes unfocused.

"Man..."

A flame of sacrificial fire flickered around Qin Yi, then quickly extinguished, seemingly in vain. But taking advantage of this moment, he leaped forward a large step, somewhat satisfied with his response, when Liusu's voice sighed softly, "Your hand is rotten."

Qin Yi was stunned. He looked down at his left arm, which was frostbitten and the skin was peeling off, revealing the bones and tendons.

Even when you're so cold you can't feel anything, you can still feel a piercing pain that goes straight to your bones.

He spat, tore off the tattered strips of cloth from his clothes, casually wrapped them around his neck, and continued on his way.

This kind of frostbite would probably ruin the hand of an ordinary person, but it can be cured for an Alchemist.

The ice tree is right in front of us, how can we give up?

Southern Li.

Li Qingjun donned military attire, spurred her horse, brandished her spear, and led her men straight into the enemy formation.

The pills Qin Yi refined for her before leaving had already helped her break through to the Innate Realm.

A cold glint flashed, and the enemy general fell from his horse.

Thousands of troops swept across the land, their shouts of battle filling the air. Blood seeped into the earth, turning the frost and snow red.

Li Qingjun reined in his horse and looked around.

It's deep winter.

This was a rebellion by the remnants of Dong Huazi's faction. From discovering the clues to organizing the suppression of the rebellion, she was in charge of everything from beginning to end.

Li Qingjun knew that it was not a good time to wage war in the Western Wasteland during this cold winter, and the day of the decisive battle between the two countries would most likely come in the spring. If a rebel army stabbed them in the back at that time, everything would be over.

Fortunately, it was discovered in time. Li Qingjun mobilized the Imperial Guards, and the cavalry stormed the mountain camp, swiftly and decisively eliminating this potential threat.

The heavy responsibility of serving the country and the people has made a naive girl who only knows how to dream grow up quickly. Looking back, Li Qingjun doesn't even know what she was living for before.

More than a month has passed since Qin Yi left. Sometimes Li Qingjun wonders if Qin Yi would not recognize her if he came back.

Or she might see herself as a female version of Li Qinglin.

Li Qinglin had already given her the jade Jade Pendant, which shimmered with a soft, multicolored light at her waist.

The way the soldiers look at her now is the same way they look at Li Qinglin back then.

Almost no difference...

The only difference is that she doesn't have to face a Dong Huazi.

After leading her troops in triumph, Li Qingjun handed over the task of recording the achievements to her deputy general and returned to Qin Yi's residence, entering the courtyard where Qin Yi had previously lived, somewhat wearily.

Her armor was still on, stained with blood. Her eyes, however, had softened from their Killing Intent as she gently stroked the Wine Gourd Qin Yi had once used, lost in thought.

Minghe's voice came from behind. "I heard that your brother has not attended court for another seven days, during this period of rebellion."

Li Qingjun didn't even turn her head. "You care about these 'mundane matters' too?"

The words "mundane affairs" were emphasized, the sarcasm obvious. Minghe seemed not to hear, and said calmly, "Some people are wondering when you will usurp the throne and establish yourself."

"Why would I usurp the throne?" Li Qingjun finally turned around. "I want to wait for Qin Yi to return."

Minghe slowly said, "If Qin Yi doesn't return, then Li Qinglin can no longer be relied upon. You don't want to support Southern Li yourself, do you?"

Li Qingjun said resolutely, "He will come back, I believe him."