Heavens' Laughter

As the minutes ticked by, Yùn Yì's body trembled, her breathing steady yet deep. Suddenly, another breakthrough surged within her, the energy rippling outward in a wave of force.

Once again, a blue beam of Qi erupted from her body, piercing upward like a frozen pillar of light.

Within the beam, even more icy tendrils coiled and danced, shimmering with an ethereal brilliance as they wrapped around the energy.

Slowly, the flow of Qi began to wane, growing weaker and weaker until only faint traces remained.

Feeling the shift, Yùn Yì opened her eyes, her breathing steady but tinged with exhaustion.

She lifted her hands, gazing at them as if they belonged to someone else, faint wisps of frost still curling off her fingertips.

"I—…"

Yùn Yì's eyes then drifted downward, taking in the forest floor around her.

A delicate layer of ice coated the ground. The sight left her momentarily stunned. Stay updated through My Virtual Library Empire

"This… isn't a sickness," Yùn Yì muttered, her voice trembling with realization.

Her eyes snapped forward, locking onto the Second Young Master.

A mixture of confusion and desperation swirled in Yùn Yì's eyes as she silently pleaded for answers.

If anyone could explain this, it was the Second Young Master—he always knew.

HE ALWAYS knew. Everything he said, everything he did, was right. He had never been wrong before, not once.

Of course, Yùn Yì believed that with her whole heart.

To her, the Second Young Master wasn't just knowledgeable—he was infallible. His words were truth, his actions undeniable proof of his wisdom.

If anyone could uncover the meaning behind this, it had to be him. There wasn't even a shadow of doubt in Yùn Yì's mind.

"Second Young Master…" she began, her voice barely above a whisper, "you know what this is, don't you?"

Rubbing his chin thoughtfully, Feng Shen spoke:

"Congratulations on reaching the Upper Stage of the Qi Realm."

Feng Shen's golden eyes glinting as they assessed his personal servant's progress. An indifferent expression was on his face as he continued:

"And yes, I know exactly what that 'sickness' is. Or rather, why it's not a sickness at all."

Yùn Yì's ears practically perked up at the sound of the Second Young Master confirming her suspicions. Her heart raced, and she couldn't help but slowly rise to her feet.

She took a cautious step forward, her gaze locked on him with unwavering focus, as though the very air around her hinged on his next words.

It was as if Yùn Yì feared missing even a single syllable, her anticipation almost palpable.

Feng Shen coughed lightly, covering his mouth with his hand, a fleeting moment of composure before addressing the intense curiosity radiating from his personal servant.

He could see how deeply invested she was, her every movement hanging on his next words.

There was no point in concealing the truth, Feng Shen decided.

Once the mind began asking questions, it became a relentless force—no lie or evasion could suppress it for long.

With a sigh, Feng Shen lowered his hand and opened his mouth:

"You possess the Absolute Zero Physique. A very rare physique. In fact, you're probably the only being in existence who possesses such a gift."

Feng Shen paused, allowing the weight of his words to settle in the air, watching intently as his personal servant's expression shifted.

Yùn Yì's eyes widened, and her mouth hung slightly open in disbelief, as if the very foundation of her understanding had just been shattered.

She hadn't expected it to be anything that serious. In her mind, she had anticipated something small, something minor, but not this.

The reality of it hit Yùn Yì like a tidal wave—the Absolute Zero Physique, a rare gift so unique that she could hardly comprehend it.

Her legs felt weak beneath her, and the icy ground seemed to shift, her vision blurring slightly.

"I can't believe it… I'm that gifted…" Yùn Yì muttered under her breath, her voice tinged with disbelief.

She once again stared at her hands, as if questioning if it were own, trying to process the enormity of what the Second Young Master had just revealed:

"I had always thought I was normal..." Yùn Yì's words were barely a whisper, as if questioning her entire life up until this point.

The idea of living with such a powerful gift, hidden beneath the surface, made everything she knew feel strange, as though the world she once understood had changed.

The silence stretched for a moment, broken only by the faint rustling of the wind…

Feng Shen looked up at the night sky and continued speaking:

"This physique grants you the ability to master the Law of Ice to its absolute fullest form. In other words, you can become... broken, in a sense."

Feng Shen chuckled softly, a glimmer of amusement dancing in his eyes. He had hoped this moment would serve as a catalyst, sparking a fire of confidence in his personal servant.

As by revealing just a fraction of the untapped potential she held within, he intended to ignite a burning desire in her to push herself further, to strive for growth.

Silence….

Yùn Yì was silent…

She simply looked downward.

However, suddenly, Yùn Yì whispered:

"So—I can stand by your side?" Her voice trembled with excitement. "If I become stronger… if I can grow my Absolute Zero Physique and master the Law of Ice?"

Yùn Yì's eyes glowed brightly, a surge of Qi coming from her as coldness began to seep into the air, freezing the surroundings even further.

She could hardly contain her joy, overwhelmed by the true realization that such a rare gift had been bestowed upon her—to stand by the Second Young Master's side.

"Hmm~?" Feng Shen raised an eyebrow, a playful smirk tugging at his lips as he rolled his eyes. "Sure, if you somehow become ridiculously overpowered, then I don't see why you couldn't stand by my side."

He knew exactly how much his personal servant loved him, and with a knowing glance, he decided to use that very feeling as fuel to push her further.

It would serve as the perfect motivation for Feng Shen's personal servant to grow stronger and reach her fullest potential.

"Though, you should learn to control your Absolute Zero Physique," Feng Shen added, as he looked around at the icy surroundings.

Because his personal servant was officially on the cultivation path, she had fully awakened her Absolute Zero Physique.

"Without control, it'll become a double-edged sword," Feng Shen warned, his gaze sharpening. He wanted to make sure she understood.

He was aware of the consequences of others discovering his personal servant's rare physique.

Feng Shen's mind flickered with the thought of what might happen if it became known—how many would seek her out, driven by greed.

It would be nothing short of a bloodbath.

'Ah~ that could be fun though…~' Feng Shen thought to himself with a mischievous glint in his eyes.

He had always enjoyed the chaos of a good bloodbath—constant war, battles to the death, the thrill of everyone fighting over something like mere animals.

But even as that thought crossed Feng Shen's mind, he quickly pushed it aside. He couldn't allow such an outcome to befall his personal servant.

"Alright! I'll get rid of this ice right now! It's nothing for me—I'm a cultivator, after all, with a gift! No one else could handle this as easily as I can."

Yùn Yì took a deep breath, trying to steady herself. She closed her eyes, focusing intently as her face scrunched up in concentration.

She attempted to will the ice to melt, to make it disappear, but no matter how hard she tried, nothing happened.

Instead, Yùn Yì's face flushed red with embarrassment, the coldness around her only growing more intense as her efforts proved futile.

Scratching the back of her head, she let out a small, nervous laugh. "Um… Second Young Master, could you help me out?" she asked, her voice tinged with a hint of defeat.

Yùn Yì' had wanted to show off, to prove she could handle some things on her own, but now, realizing she couldn't control the ice, she found herself reluctantly asking for his assistance.

Fighting the urge to facepalm, Feng Shen patiently explained:

"Think of it like focusing on your Qi, but this time, focus on your own inherent physical nature. The ice you're dealing with isn't something foreign to you; it's a part of you, something you've created. Understand that it's connected to you, and once you realize that, it will be easier to control."

"I see! I understand now!" Yùn Yì exclaimed, a spark of realization lighting up her eyes. This time, she didn't even close her eyes.

Instead, she focused on her Absolute Zero Physique, understanding that it wasn't something separate from herself—it was a part of her, an extension of her very being.

With that thought, the ice began to melt slowly, the sharp chill easing as the surrounding air shifted, becoming cooler.

Yùn Yì could feel her connection to her Absolute Zero Physique become stronger.