Wang Qiaoqiao’s mind raced, a chaotic storm of ambition and calculation flashing behind her eyes.
Investing in a Qi Condensation alchemist with a low-grade Spirit Root is just business; gains and losses, risks and rewards coexist.
But attaching myself to a Bone Forging stage powerhouse with limitless potential… this… this is a meteoric opportunity! A chance to ascend to the heavens in a single step!
Her heart pounded wildly against her ribs as she recalled everything Zhou Kai had done for her: resolving the trouble with Danyangzi, gathering the rare materials for the Foundation Establishment Pill, and securing the coveted spot for the Calamity Abyss Valley trial…
A Bone Forging stage senior… if he didn’t… didn’t have extremely high Affection for me, why would he go to such great lengths to help a mere Qi Condensation junior like me?
Yes, it must be so! Otherwise, there was simply no logical explanation for his generosity!
In that split second, Wang Qiaoqiao made her decision. She looked up, her voice trembling slightly.
“Senior… are you confident in breaking through to the third realm, Viscera Refining?”
The Viscera Refining stage for body cultivators was equivalent to a Golden Core True Person for spell cultivators! It was a realm of legends.
“Of course,” Zhou Kai replied calmly, his voice carrying absolute conviction.
Those two words smashed through her final defenses.
She looked up at him, her eyes burning with wild joy and desperate hope. “I… Qiaoqiao is willing!”
Zhou Kai smiled with satisfaction. The oppressive aura around him receded instantly, leaving the quiet room feeling warm and intimate.
He reached out, his calloused fingers gently lifting her chin.
Wang Qiaoqiao’s cheeks flushed crimson. She nestled closer into his warmth, her body soft and pliable, yet her mind didn’t stop working. She seized the opportunity.
“Zhou Lang… from now on, Qiaoqiao is yours. You… will you always be good to Qiaoqiao? Will you help me cultivate so I can stay by your side forever, not just as a passing fancy?”
She gently bit her lower lip, her eyes misty.
“Qiaoqiao doesn’t want to be just a maid or a Concubine. I want a proper status.”
Listening to her slightly anxious negotiation, Zhou Kai felt a mix of amusement and admiration. Even at a moment like this, she didn’t forget to fight for her future benefits. A true pragmatist.
He wrapped a strong arm around her waist, pulling her flush against him, and whispered into her ear.
“I understand your thoughts. Don’t worry. Following me won’t leave you mistreated. But for now… let’s attend to the main matter first.”
Right now, he was more interested in testing the quality of this investment.
He lowered his head, capturing her lips in a demanding kiss.
“Mmm… don’t…” Wang Qiaoqiao offered a token resistance, her hands pushing weakly against his chest before sliding up to wrap around his neck.
From the moment she nodded her head, her fate was sealed.
Rather than acting coy, it was better to accept openly and actively comply. Perhaps enthusiasm would win her more of his favor and resources.
Amidst half-hearted resistance and breathless sighs, their clothes fell away.
The quiet room filled with the scent of arousal as the temperature climbed. Her skin was smooth as jade, flushing pink under his touch.
Just as Zhou Kai prepared to storm the citadel…
“Wait! Don’t!”
As if remembering something vital, Wang Qiaoqiao suddenly exerted force, pushing him back with her jade-like arms. Her tone was resolute.
Zhou Kai froze. His eyes turned instantly cold.
What trick is this woman playing now? Trying to raise the price at the last minute?
If that were the case, he wouldn’t mind teaching her the consequences of refusing a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit.
Swept by Zhou Kai’s icy gaze, Wang Qiaoqiao shivered violently. She hurriedly grabbed her Storage Bag from the floor, fumbling through it with trembling hands until she pulled out a thin, worn booklet.
“Zhou Lang, don’t be so hasty!”
Her cheeks were so red they seemed about to drip blood, her voice barely a mosquito’s hum.
“You and I… we are both cultivators. This kind of… this kind of matter naturally shouldn’t be wasted.”
She handed the booklet to him, her eyes averting shyly.
“This is the ‘Mutual Cultivation Art,’ a Dual Cultivation technique. I… my primordial yin remains unbroken. This first time is the most precious resource a woman has; we absolutely cannot suffer losses. Following this technique will bring immense benefits to both of us.”
Zhou Kai blinked, then chuckled.
Of course. Even in bed, she wants to maximize efficiency.
He took the booklet and swept it with his Divine Sense. A flicker of surprise passed through his eyes.
This wasn’t some sinister Plucking Yin to Supplement Yang art. It was an orthodox Dual Cultivation method that emphasized the mutual nourishment of Yin and Yang, sharing Primordial Qi to boost both parties’ cultivation bases.
“Interesting,” Zhou Kai murmured.
With his high cultivation, he quickly memorized the formulas and circulation routes.
When he put down the booklet, he saw Wang Qiaoqiao already lying back on the brocade cushion. She had assumed a posture of total surrender, her limbs spread like a flower waiting to be plucked. Her eyes were tightly closed, long eyelashes trembling.
She whispered two words:
“Come on.”
Zhou Kai chuckled and hesitated no longer.
He moved over her, his body covering hers completely.
“Ah…”
As they joined, a gasp tore from her throat, followed by a sharp intake of breath as the pain of the first time hit her. But Zhou Kai didn’t stop. He began to move, guiding his Mana and Vitality according to the technique.
“Focus,” he growled against her neck. “Circulate your Qi.”
Wang Qiaoqiao bit her lip, forcing herself to endure the fullness and friction. She began to channel her energy, meeting his flow.
Their energies intertwined, spiraling through their meridians. The pleasure built, transforming from pain into a searing heat that melted her bones.
“Zhou Lang…” she moaned, arching her back as the waves of sensation crashed over her.
The room filled with the sounds of skin slapping against skin and breathless cries. The Dual Cultivation cycle spun faster and faster, drawing out their essence and refining it into pure power.
After an exhilarating session, Zhou Kai felt his thoughts clear and his spirit refresh. The Vitality within his body surged; both his Mana and physical strength seemed slightly stronger.
Wang Qiaoqiao lay in his arms, rosy clouds on her cheeks, her eyes sparkling with the afterglow. Her cultivation aura fluctuated, clearly on the verge of advancement.
“This ‘Mutual Cultivation Art’ is truly peerlessly profound!” Zhou Kai marveled inwardly.
[Ding! Deep Interaction with beauty Wang Qiaoqiao completed. Spirit Root exchange points +5]
[Beauty: Wang Qiaoqiao]
[Cultivation: Qi Condensation Fourth Layer (42/400)]
[Spirit Root: Metal (Mid-grade 12/300), Fire (Mid-grade 12/300)]
[Affection: 50 (Fondness)]
[Point Type: Spirit Root]
[Points Provided: 5]
The system notification chimed.
“Hmm? Spirit Root exchange points?” Zhou Kai was taken aback.
With Chen Ziyi, he got Vitality points. With Chen Ziqing, he got Alchemy points. Why did Wang Qiaoqiao, who had mediocre Metal-Fire roots, give him Spirit Root points?
Zhou Kai focused intently on her attribute panel.
[Spirit Root: Metal (Mid-grade 12/300), Fire (Mid-grade 12/300)]
Suddenly, his pupils contracted.
He discovered that behind the “Fire” attribute, there was a faint, pulsating button: [Synthesizable].
“Synthesizable? What does this mean?”
He tapped the button mentally.
[Consume 1000 Spirit Root exchange points to synthesize Metal-Fire dual Spirit Roots into Thunder Spirit Root?]
“Thunder Spirit Root!” Zhou Kai drew in a sharp breath.
Rumors had always circulated in the cultivation world: under specific, ultra-rare conditions, Metal and Fire roots could mutate and fuse, transforming into the legendary Thunder Spirit Root.
Thunder techniques were renowned for their terrifying attack power. A Thunder Cultivator was a king among peers.
But the conditions were incredibly harsh. Among hundreds of millions of cultivators, maybe one would succeed.
Zhou Kai looked at the sleeping girl in his arms with new eyes. Who would have thought Wang Qiaoqiao possessed such potential?
But 1000 points…
He glanced at his pitiful 5 points and decisively chose [No].
He pondered for a moment, then tried adding one of his new points to her Metal Spirit Root.
[Spirit Root: Metal (Mid-grade 13/300), Fire (Mid-grade 12/300)]
The button vanished.
“Could it be because I unbalanced them?”
He added another point to her Fire Spirit Root.
[Spirit Root: Metal (Mid-grade 13/300), Fire (Mid-grade 13/300)]
A miraculous scene occurred: the [Synthesizable] button reappeared!
“So that’s it!” Zhou Kai understood. “The quality points of both roots must be completely identical for the synthesis option to appear!”
Suddenly, another notification chimed.
[Ding! Wang Qiaoqiao Affection -30]
Zhou Kai: “???”
What the hell?
I just found a way to turn you into a peerless genius, and your affection drops by 30 points?
What on earth is this girl thinking? Could it be… she wasn’t satisfied with my performance earlier?
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