After breaking through to Qi Condensation Realm, I did not rest for long.
I continued to dual cultivate diligently with Meiyun, Lingyu, and Lingxue, while also guiding Qingwu and Qingying through the cycles, each session deepening their qi, strengthening bonds, and refining their meridians.
My Thick Dao Tool pulsed constantly, thrumming with unspent energy, each circulation leaving Milky Dao Seeds inside each girl, loyalty reinforced, and cultivation accelerated. Days blurred into nights, and the rhythm of breath, qi, and subtle heat became a constant in our lives.
Before long, four months had passed, and with our growing family, we had moved into a larger house, more accommodating to our needs.
Spacious rooms now housed us comfortably, including a master bedroom with a custom bed large enough for twenty people to sleep together, and oversized bathtubs that could hold twenty as well, perfect for the cycles of shared cultivation and leisure we indulged in.
Every detail, from the silk-lined furniture to the storage of cultivation implements, was arranged with both comfort and practicality in mind, a sanctuary for family, intimacy, and training.
Amidst all this expansion, I began to notice the faintest shifts in all my five wives auras. My perception eyes, sharpened by my increased cultivation, revealed subtle traces of qi and energy swirling within their bellies.
Threads of life coiled and pulsed like newborn stars, luminous and delicate, each glow distinct yet harmonious. The sight stirred a low, steady warmth in me, a mix of pride, desire, and anticipation for the extraordinary lives growing inside my wives.
Each aura was distinct, a signature of the child and the mother alike:
Xiaoting glowed with a soft gray, metallic, firm, and sharp.
Yaolin radiated a warm, brown earthiness, steady and grounding.
Xueyin shimmered with a gentle green wind-like current, restless but harmonious.
Xueyang flowed in deep blue, liquid and serene, like a hidden stream.
And Fenghua burned softly with a crimson fire, vibrant and untamed.
An idea stirred deep within me, one that sent a thrill coursing through my veins, making my pulse skip and my qi vibrate with anticipation.
Perhaps it was the combination of my Yin–Yang Supreme Body, the refinements gleaned from the Celestial Emperor's Harem Cultivation, also the countless Milky Dao Seeds I had always released from my Thick Dao Tool inside of them, but what I sensed now was extraordinary.
The children growing within my wives were not ordinary, they pulsed with an aura of uncommon brilliance, each hinting at elemental affinity, rare constitution, and potential far beyond any mortal expectation.
I couldn't help the thrill that ran through me as I let my perception eyes linger over them for a moment longer, feeling the threads of life coil and pulse in perfect rhythm.
Satisfied, I shifted my focus inward and checked my own cultivation. Qi flowed steadily through my dantian, dense and refined, I had reached the 5th Stage Qi Condensation, the sensation exhilarating, almost intoxicating.
One by one, I swept my senses over my five wives. Xiaoting, Yaolin, Xueyin, Xueyang, and Fenghua, all had reached 9th Stage Body Tempering, their foundations strong and resolute.
They continued to cultivate diligently, but with pregnancy pressing against their limits, I knew it was wiser for them to pause breakthroughs until after giving birth, letting their bodies and the children mature in harmony with the qi.
Next, I checked Meiyun, Lingyu, and Lingxue.
Four months of continuous dual cultivation with me had borne fruit, they had each broken through into the Qi Condensation Realm, now standing at the 1st Stage Qi Condensation. Their aura shimmered steadily, refined, resonant with the energy we had cultivated together.
The twins, Qingwu and Qingying, whom I had formally married and taken as my concubines over the past four months, had grown remarkably.
Their unique constitutions, the water-born Shadowflow Body and wind-born Shadowwind Body, proved invaluable, allowing them to reach the 3rd Stage of Qi Condensation with ease, their strength and adaptability a testament to both their bodies and the guidance I had provided.
Their presence radiated confidence and power, a reminder of how perfectly their bodies had adapted to our training.
After confirming everyone's cultivation, I turned to the research I had gathered over the past month. Scrolls, maps, and notes spread before me, detailing a low-rank hidden realm to the south of Xuanlian City, about seven days' travel away.
According to the records, it was a popular destination for fledgling cultivators seeking spirit beasts, rare herbs, and other materials to aid growth. The area was quiet, abundant, and almost untouched, perfect for focused cultivation.
Yet the records also warned: it was only interesting to those below higher realms. Those who had surpassed certain cultivation thresholds would find it mundane, even limiting. There is also an additional condition, only those in the Qi Condensation Realm could enter the hidden realm.
As I flipped through the papers, my eyes caught a list of spirit beasts that immediately piqued my interest. Each entry included the name, elemental affinity, and tier, as well as faint annotations on their behavior and potential uses for cultivation;
Mudpaw Bear – Common tier, Earth element, sturdy and resilient, known for the richness of its internal qi and its heavy, stabilizing aura.
Ironpaw Bear – Common tier, Metal element, its body dense and tough, useful for strengthening one's meridians and refining defensive techniques.
Breeze Wolf – Common tier, Wind element, swift and elusive, its circulation of qi perfect for training speed, reflex, and lightness of body.
Frost Wolf – Common tier, Ice element, temperate yet dangerous, capable of helping cultivators refine cold-based techniques and resist extreme conditions.
Ember Tiger – Common tier, Fire element, fierce and aggressive, excellent for igniting internal energy and testing the limits of endurance.
I planned to capture them, tame them, and forge a bond between each beast and my children, aligned with their elemental nature. Mudpaw Bear, Ironpaw Bear, Breeze Wolf, Frost Wolf, and Ember Tiger, each would serve as a guardian and loyal companion, a steadfast presence that would protect my children and grow alongside them.
At first glance, these spirit beasts were all common tier, their power modest, their auras simple, but that was exactly why they were perfect. Which also made them easier to tame and form a bond with, their hearts more open to trust, their instincts less rigid, allowing a connection to grow naturally with their chosen master.
With careful guidance, patient cultivation, and the nurturing of that bond, even these humble creatures could evolve step by step, ascending all the way to the legendary tier, their strength, loyalty, and elemental resonance magnified beyond imagination.
The thought sent a thrill through me.
These beasts would grow alongside my children, serving not only as guardians but as companions, mentors, and extensions of their very qi. In time, they would become living symbols of power, protection, and devotion, the perfect allies for the extraordinary legacy I was building for my family.
The thought alone sent a quiet thrill through me. These spirit beasts would grow alongside my children, not merely as guards, but as companions, guides, and living extensions of their qi, bound by trust and shared destiny.
With the decision made, I summoned my wives to the main hall. One by one, they arrived, familiar figures filling the space, their auras gentle and harmonious as they settled around me. When everyone was present, the hall grew quiet, all eyes turning my way.
"I plan to enter a low-rank hidden realm south of Xuanlian City," I said calmly. "The journey there will take about seven days. I expect to spend a few days inside before returning. Altogether, I will be away for roughly twenty days."
I paused, letting the words sink in, then continued, "Inside the realm, I intend to capture five spirit beasts and form bonds between them and our children. These beasts will grow alongside them, guardians, loyal partners, companions who will protect them as they walk their cultivation paths."
For a brief moment, there was silence. Then, one by one, they nodded.
"Yes, husband," they said in turn, their voices calm and firm. "We agree."
Their expressions held no doubt, only trust and quiet resolve.
"I will bring Qingwu and Qingying with me," I added. "They will assist in capturing the beasts."
Before I could say more, the twins stepped forward slightly. Qingwu bowed her head, her voice soft but steady. "We will follow our husband's command."
Qingying smiled faintly, eyes sharp with confidence. "We will not disappoint you."
Hearing their words, I felt a deep sense of reassurance. With their support, and the unity of my household, the journey ahead felt not only possible, but inevitable.
I wasted no time and immediately set to work.
The estate buzzed with quiet energy as I crafted intricate traps, etched precise talismans, and refined my puppets, each one designed for utility, defense, or capturing spirit beasts.
The spirit beast storage rings were completed last, each carefully forged to hold a single living creature safely, preserving their vitality while keeping them under control. Every item was examined, tested, and refined again, nothing was left to chance.
Over the next few days, I spent time reviewing the plan with Qingwu and Qingying, going over the journey route, potential spirit beast encounters, and capture strategies. We discussed contingencies, the best way to coordinate during battles, and how to adapt if a beast resisted bonding.
The twins listened intently, their eyes bright with focus and excitement, occasionally offering insights born from their unique elemental constitutions.
Together, we mapped out the expedition in meticulous detail, rehearsing the steps in mind and spirit. By the time the preparations were complete, a quiet anticipation had settled over us.
Everything was ready, the traps, the talismans, the rings, and our strategy, and all that remained was to step into the hidden realm and begin the hunt. The journey ahead promised danger, challenge, and reward, but with Qingwu and Qingying by my side, I felt a calm, confident resolve settle over me.
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It was the final day of our journey toward the low-rank hidden realm south of Xuanlian City.
The air itself seemed to thrum with latent energy, carrying the faint tang of spiritual fluctuations that promised both danger and reward. The forests and hills gradually gave way to wilder, untamed stretches, the outer fringes of the hidden realm.
The scent of moss and damp earth mingled with the faint pulse of qi in the air, a reminder that this place had long been untouched by higher cultivators.
Qingwu and Qingying stayed close to my side, their steps light yet purposeful, their auras brushing against mine with a quiet warmth.
The subtle pressure of their qi mingling with mine was a constant, teasing reminder of the connection we had forged over the past days. Even in motion, even on the road, the bond between us radiated, a living pulse of loyalty, submission, and desire intertwined with cultivation.
Every night, without exception, we continued our dual cultivation exercise. The journey might have been long, but the rhythm of our practice had become instinctive. Qingwu and Qingying would wrap their fingers delicately around my Thick Dao Tool, letting their energy flow into it as I guided it with care.
I would slide my Thick Dao Tool into them, tracing every meridian, smoothing each pathway with deliberate, patient motion. Every touch was electric, every movement precise yet sensual, the air thick with the heat of energy and the quiet, unspoken intimacy that accompanied it.
Their breaths became soft and uneven in the familiar rhythm, a delicate symphony of response as our energies intertwined. The warmth from their skin, the subtle tremor of qi surging through them, sent a thrill coursing through me.
I could feel the tension in their muscles relax under the flow of energy, my Thick Dao Tool bridging our cycles, turning each movement into both training and seduction. As the qi peaked, my Thick Dao Tool would released Milky Dao Seeds inside them, embedding loyalty, amplifying their body's natural constitution, and deepening the bond that tied our fates together.
As my Thick Dao Tool pulsed inside, our connection was physical as well as spiritual. Fingers brushed, skin pressed lightly, and the heat of our bodies mingled with the steam of cultivated qi.
A faint mist began to hover around us, curling through the air and clinging to our forms like smoke from incense. Every night, this haze thickened slightly, a visible testament to the cycles of energy and intimacy that bound us.
Our breathing fell into a rhythm of shared exertion, soft sighs of effort and pleasure threading between the guiding movements of the Dao Tool.
Qingwu's Shadowflow Body and Qingying's Shadowwind Body made the practice almost effortless at times, their elemental affinities letting qi move with fluidity and grace.
Even as I guided energy into them, I could feel their natural constitutions amplifying the effect, responding instinctively to every pulse and wave.
Their eyes would meet mine occasionally, glimmering with quiet heat, the unspoken understanding that each night we grew stronger, closer, and more entwined in both body and spirit.
Our nights followed this pattern relentlessly. Insert, guide, circulate, Milky Dao Seeds, over and over, until the peaks of qi settled, leaving a lingering warmth in its wake.
Each cycle left us slightly breathless, our skin damp with the effort and heat of cultivation, yet the pleasure of progress, the intimacy of shared energy, and the deepening loyalty made it impossible to resist continuing.
By the time my Thick Dao Tool release Milky Dao Seeds inside of them, Qingwu and Qingying would lean close, their bodies brushing against mine, their trust and submission as tangible as the steam rising around us.
And yet, the intimacy was never just indulgent, it was training in its purest form. Each session strengthened their meridians, honed their elemental affinities, and deepened the bond that would allow them to move as one with me in the trials ahead.
The sensual undertones were only an extension of the cultivation itself, a natural expression of qi flowing through flesh and spirit alike.
Now, with the hidden realm looming before us, the quiet thrill of anticipation grew. We paused just outside its borders, the air vibrating faintly with unseen power, and took stock of our preparations.
Every trap had been inspected, every talisman checked, every puppet tested, and the spirit beast storage rings readied to hold the creatures we planned to capture.
Qingwu and Qingying stood beside me, their bodies taut with alertness, their eyes reflecting both focus and excitement.
I reviewed the plan again, speaking softly but firmly. "Once we enter, we will split tasks. I will handle the primary tracking and capture of the beasts.
You two will assist with puppet control, guiding the energy, and restraining them if they resist." The twins nodded in unison, their expressions calm but glowing with anticipation.
"We will follow your command, husband," Qingwu said, her voice low but unwavering.
Qingying's response was equally steady, her gaze sharp. "We will not fail you. Whatever is required, we will obey."
Hearing their words, I felt a quiet surge of confidence. The hidden realm would test us, yes, but with Qingwu and Qingying by my side, I was certain we could succeed.
The journey was about to enter its most dangerous phase, the hunt, the capture, and the challenge, was finally at hand.