The heavy curtains finally allowed a sliver of morning light to seep through. Golden rays spilled across the room, a silent reminder of how long it had been since they started.
Xu Tao slowly opened his eyes and let out a breath he had been holding for who knew how long. The air seemed frozen as a white mist slipped past his lips.
He lifted his hand from Geraldine's bare back and muttered, "It's done."
At last, all his effort had borne fruit. Her destroyed meridians were not only repaired, but reinforced. Her Heavenly Resonant Martial Body had once again revealed its wonder, allowing her to cultivate anew despite having only just finished healing.
Geraldine now lay fast asleep, breathing slow and heavy, yet steady. Her face was still flushed from the agony she had endured. Strands of damp hair clung to her cheeks, giving her a stunningly sensual look that would stir desire in any man.
