The month allocated for the secret meeting passed in a blur of intense, focused activity. It was a period of consolidation and growth, a quiet intake of breath before the next great plunge into the chaotic currents of the cultivation world. Wang Jian and Yue Lingshan, now firmly established in their magnificent new cave dwelling, spent their days in a harmonious rhythm of cultivation, study, and shared intimacy, their power and their bond deepening with each passing day.
Finally, the appointed day arrived.
