Chapter 499: At Your Mercy
Chapter 499: At Your Mercy
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The Bliss Sect's dual cultivation was mere indulgence.
But for other sects, dual cultivation was a legitimate practice between Dao Companions.
Since dual cultivation required physical contact, it was considered highly private and typically only practiced between established partners.
Occasionally, master-disciple pairs might engage in it—female cultivators cultivating together was common, while male cultivators doing so was rarer.
However, Chen Huaian knew one thing for certain.
The Oceanborn Art absolutely didn't have any rapid-advancement dual cultivation features.
This girl was clearly making excuses!
Moreover, the Oceanborn Art suited her perfectly, and her comprehension was exceptional—what "confusion" could she possibly have?
Still, Chen Huaian played along, nodding solemnly:
"Your reasoning makes sense. Dual cultivation does accelerate comprehension through mutual verification and shared progress."
Li Qingran's eyes brightened: "Then would Master be willing to cultivate with this disciple?"
[Your Electronic Girlfriend has sent you a dual cultivation invitation!]
A system notification flashed before Chen Huaian's eyes.
[You have three options!]
＜1＞ I, Chen Huaian, am a righteous gentleman—how could I dual cultivate with my disciple? Firmly refuse!
＜2＞ Dual cultivate with Li Qingran using your true form, though your real cultivation will be concealed.
＜3＞ Use an avatar to dual cultivate with Li Qingran—only good for showing off with no actual benefits.
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Chen Huaian considered briefly.
Was there even a choice?
He selected ＜2＞ without hesitation.
Feigning deliberation, he hesitated before continuing: "Very well. This master can use this opportunity to assess your understanding of the Oceanborn Art."
Using his true form meant he'd reap all the benefits—this was practically a free meal!
Both harbored their own schemes, maintaining the unspoken charade.
[Your true form has been deployed! Full sensory feedback activated until cultivation completes!]
"Then... this disciple will embarrass herself." Li Qingran bit her lower lip, cheeks flushed.
She secretly rejoiced—half her plan had succeeded—but maintained an act of bashful hesitation for appearances.
"Wait—how do you even know about dual cultivation techniques?"
Li Qingran froze momentarily, her face reddening further as she mumbled: "M-Mo Shumei taught me..."
Excellent! So Mo Shumei wanted advancement too!
This favor would be remembered!
Chen Huaian sat cross-legged, gesturing for Li Qingran to face him.
She settled lightly opposite him, barely a foot apart.
"Dual cultivating the Oceanborn Art requires spiritual energy fusion. Let this disciple... guide Master's energy..."
Her head remained lowered, voice soft as slender fingers twisted her robe's hem.
Chen Huaian widened his eyes in feigned ignorance: "How does one guide?"
Li Qingran nibbled her lip, gaze darting: "It requires... contact." Her voice dwindled while her blush deepened. This shyness wasn't entirely feigned—despite orchestrating this, her heartbeat raced uncontrollably now.
"Contact? What kind?" Chen Huaian pressed, deliberately teasing.
"Like... this." Li Qingran inhaled sharply, as if steeling herself, then extended both palms upward: "Master, please place your hands over mine."
Chen Huaian complied, covering her hands with his.
Instantly, warmth flowed between their connected palms.
Li Qingran closed her eyes, long lashes fluttering: "Master, please circulate your energy according to my guidance."
Chen Huaian nodded and shut his eyes.
He sensed a cool, gentle energy flowing from Li Qingran's palms—like a meandering stream tracing his meridians.
"Master's energy is... too potent." Li Qingran murmured. "This disciple needs... more contact for proper guidance."
Chen Huaian: "..."
His true form was Golden Core—where was this "too potent" coming from?
Even with the system concealing his cultivation, that made no sense.
She was blatantly lying~
He raised an eyebrow, pretending confusion: "What constitutes 'more contact'?"
Li Qingran worried her lip, hesitating before rising to kneel behind him, encircling his waist and resting her chin on his shoulder.
Her entire body pressed against his back, their breaths mingling.
"Master... don't tense up."
Her tremulous whisper tickled his ear.
"Dual cultivating the Oceanborn Art requires mental resonance and energy fusion."
"Master mustn't think of anything else now—especially not strange thoughts!"
Through their thin robes, Chen Huaian felt her frantic heartbeat—clearly she was the more nervous one.
He nodded slightly, remaining silent—he was tense too.
Then small hands slid downward from his waist, coming to rest over his dantian.
Her breathing grew ragged near his ear: "Master, please follow this disciple's energy pathways."
Chen Huaian closed his eyes, tracking her energy's circulation.
Her spiritual power flowed like heated tides through his meridians, suffusing his limbs with warmth.
"Master, no no! Your energy should move like this."
Her orchid-scented breath caressed his ear as delicate fingers traced energy routes across his back.
Each touch sent shivers through him.
He sensed her inhibitions melting away, movements growing bolder.
"Master, the Oceanborn Art's essence lies in 'transforming yin to yang, converting yang to yin.'"
Her voice turned low and earnest. "Your energy must complete a full circulatory cycle."
As she spoke, her hands glided upward from his dantian, guiding the energy flow.
Their energies merged.
She drowned completely in Chen Huaian's aura.
Like boneless jelly, she slumped fully against him, flushed cheek squished adorably against his broad back. Her misty eyes could've spun silk, parted lips emitting soft whimpers like an oxygen-starved fish.
Having come this far—
Why not indulge further?
Gathering herself, she whispered tremulously: "Master... could you turn around...?"
Chen Huaian pivoted slowly to face her.
Moonlight through the window silhouetted her delicate features, enhancing her ethereal beauty.
Residual energy warmth painted her cheeks sunset-red, eyes shimmering like autumn lakes.
Shallow breaths escaped slightly parted lips, carrying a honeyed sweetness.
Her chest rose and fell rapidly, sweat-dampened robes clinging to every curve.
Damp tendrils clung to her neck and cheeks, unbearably alluring.
Chen Huaian couldn't resist—he pulled her into an embrace.
"Master, holding your disciple like this isn't proper behavior~"
Li Qingran's crescent-moon eyes sparkled as she traced circles on his chest, pouting: "Such moral decay!"
Chen Huaian's throat bobbed. "You little schemer! Did you think I wouldn't realize this was intentional?"
"Ehe~" Li Qingran lifted her face slowly, dewy eyes meeting his as her body melted like warm wax against him.
"For... better energy guidance..." Her whisper faded as she drew nearer.
Tilting her face up, she closed her eyes, lips slightly parted—a blooming flower awaiting plucking.
"Who taught you this move?" Chen Huaian asked.
"This disciple thought of it herself."
No further hesitation—one arm encircling her slender waist, the other tilting her chin, Chen Huaian claimed her lips in a deep kiss.
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