They camped that night on the edge of a tranquil forest, the ruined sect smoldering miles behind them. A small, ancient hot spring bubbled quietly between moss-covered stones—steaming, secluded, and spiritual in essence. The perfect place for recuperation… and temptation.
Lin Xue sat across from the fire, her robe damp with sweat and torn from battle. The flickering flames cast golden light over her curves, highlighting the way her chest gently rose and fell beneath the thin inner layer of fabric. She wasn't speaking—but her eyes kept drifting toward him. Watching. Waiting.
"Master," she said quietly, voice soft as the night wind. "Can I… join you in the spring?"
Yuefeng looked up, calm. "It's hot. You'll recover faster if you soak."
She took that as a yes.
When she returned minutes later, her robe was gone—only a thin towel wrapped loosely around her body, barely holding her modesty. Her long dark hair shimmered with moisture, clinging to her smooth skin. Her full chest strained against the towel with each breath.
Yuefeng was already in the spring, leaning against the rock wall, half-submerged. When she stepped in, his calm cracked for a fraction of a second.
She slid closer, each movement causing ripples. The system buzzed softly.
> [Disciple Affection: 52% → 59%]
[Bonding Conditions Met. Initiate Dual Cultivation?]
Confirm [Y/N]
Rewards: Qi Surge, Yin Energy Absorption, Passive Core Resonance
He didn't press [Y].
Not yet.
"You've grown a lot," he said, his voice deeper. "Strong. Controlled. Beautiful."
She flushed. "I only made it this far because of you."
"You worked for it."
"I'd give more, if you asked…" Her words drifted. She was closer now, shoulder brushing his, the heat between their bodies mixing with the steam.
Yuefeng finally reached out—his fingers brushing her cheek, then trailing down her neck. She shivered at his touch. Her towel loosened… slid down.
His eyes didn't leer. He studied her, slow and intense.
"You want this?"
Her answer came not in words, but a kiss. Soft, trembling—then growing with hunger. She climbed onto his lap, straddling him as the system flared.
> [Dual Cultivation Engaged – Level 1]
+15% Cultivation to Host
+23% Cultivation to Disciple
Qi Circulation Enhanced
Compatibility: High
The water around them glowed faintly with spiritual light as their qi mingled, tangled like their bodies. Her moans echoed into the night, lost to the forest breeze.
It wasn't just carnal—it was spiritual. Each movement sharpened their resonance, opened blocked meridians. Her breakthroughs came in waves, just as she did, body arching, fingers clawing at his shoulders as her cultivation surged.
By the time they lay together under the stars, her head resting against his chest, she had advanced a full stage.
And Yuefeng… was only getting started.
> [Hidden System Function Unlocked: Yin Furnace Integration]
"The deeper the bond, the higher the peak."
New Disciple Slot Available.