24: Chapter 24 A Kiss

Upon hearing the words of agreement.

Yun Xin was visibly stunned for a moment.

After all, more than half a year had passed, and she no longer held much hope; she only came by occasionally now to inquire.

She hadn't expected to receive an affirmative answer today.

After a brief daze, a flush immediately bloomed on her cheeks.

Her heart thrummed wildly like a rabbit.

She took a deep breath.

Inwardly, she cheered herself on: "Yun Xin, pull yourself together. The day you become Young Master Xu's woman is finally coming; are you really going to shrink back now?"

She summoned her courage.

She pushed open the door. Though her eyes could not see, a familiar, mellow masculine scent immediately washed over her.

Scanning with her Divine Sense, she found Xu Changsheng sitting at the table, holding an ancient book in his hands.

Seeing this scene.

Her eyelashes fluttered subconsciously, and her gaze drifted to the side.

A faint blush quietly crept from the base of her ears to cover her cheeks, like rosy clouds appearing on white jade, adding a touch of charm.

"You're here?"

Xu Changsheng gave a generous smile.

"Mhm."

Yun Xin felt somewhat restless, thinking about what was to happen next.

"Come and sit?"

"Yes."

Xu Changsheng also felt apprehensive. The classic in his hand was none other than a Manual of Joy, which he had previously found in Liu Erniu's Storage Pouch.

At the time, he thought he wouldn't use it anytime soon and didn't take it seriously. He hadn't expected that after just a few months, he would have to study it urgently.

This was because dual cultivation required a Cultivation Technique to link the Meridians of two people in a special way for it to be effective.

The two sat side by side on the bench, with only a negligible distance between their shoulders, allowing them to clearly feel the body heat radiating from each other.

The atmosphere was filled with a subtle silence.

"Ahem, I will teach you a Cultivation Technique."

Feeling a bit guilty, Xu Changsheng's words were slightly stumbled.

"Okay."

...

One hour later.

Xu Changsheng looked at Yun Xin: "Have you memorized it all in your heart?"

The latter's face was already completely red as she gave an almost imperceptible nod: "Young... Young Master, is there something wrong with this Cultivation Technique? It's not quite the same as the one you taught me last time."

“Uh.”

Xu Changsheng also found it hard to explain and gave a sheepish smile: "Of course it's different. This technique requires two people to perform together, so it's slightly different."

"Oh, then let's begin."

Although Yun Xin's heart was racing, she had listened very intently and had already committed the contents of the technique to memory.

The next moment.

Xu Changsheng turned his head to look at her, and she happened to lift her closed eyes toward him.

Their gazes met lightly in the air before flitting away like startled birds.

But a few breaths later, as if drawn by an invisible magnetic force, they slowly and tentatively met again.

This time, neither looked away.

They could smell each other's breath.

Xu Changsheng's Adam's apple bobbed unconsciously, and his breathing became a bit heavy.

He slowly leaned in, as if giving Yun Xin time to pull away.

But she didn't; she simply closed her eyes, her eyelashes trembling like butterfly wings, revealing the turmoil in her heart.

The first contact was unpracticed and slightly cool.

It was a cautious touch, like a tentative confirmation.

Both froze, as if time had solidified at this moment.

Their hot, rapid breaths intertwined, making it impossible to distinguish between the sound of heartbeats and breathing.

Finally, instinct triumphed over stiffness.

The unpracticed touch transformed into a gentle lingering.

The initial tension and clumsiness slowly dissolved, replaced by a novel and warm exploration.

The night was gentle, and moonlight filtered through the window lattice, casting a floor of clear radiance.

...

Half an hour later.

Yun Xin cupped her burning cheeks with both hands; they felt like they were on fire, and even her neck was stained crimson.

She fled Xu Changsheng's room as if flying, her movements so fast they stirred up a breeze.

Seeing the girl's behavior.

Xu Changsheng smiled knowingly, then turned his Divine Sense inward and was instantly overjoyed.

His goal had been achieved.

In his Dantian, a pale golden flame was suspended, emitting a slight heat.

"This is a spark of the True Solar Fire!"

On the other hand, a warm, searing current flowed through his entire body, significantly enhancing the strength of his Meridians and physical body.

"This is the golden crow bloodline!"

Over the past three months, besides Cultivating and studying Formations, he had spent all his time on Body Refining, yet had struggled to make progress.

And now, after less than an hour of dual cultivation, he had successfully advanced to a First-Tier Low Grade Body Refiner!

At the same time, his cultivation also broke through the shackles of the Fourth Layer of Qi Refining, successfully advancing to the Fifth Layer of Qi Refining.

"Hahaha!"

The gains exceeded Xu Changsheng's expectations. He had thought these were only Late Stage talents, but he hadn't expected them to give him feedback immediately.

Thoroughly satisfied, he laughed uncontrollably, even making the window paper seem to hum along.

He finally calmed down after the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Having lived two lives and experienced such things after Transmigration, he understood that temporary gains and losses meant nothing; only the one who survives to the end is the winner.

Currently, he was still just a minor Qi Refining Cultivator, still a vast distance away from the goal of immortality.

With this thought.

He walked to the window and looked at the house where he had arranged for Yun Xin to live.

Just now, he and this girl had dual cultivated; with just a shallow kiss, he had easily transferred the True Solar Fire and golden crow bloodline over.

During this process, he had felt the vast heat within her body, like a scorching sun.

He guessed that the other method of dual cultivation would not disappear because of this kiss; it should still be there.

However, he would not go any further.

Although he was also somewhat moved by Yun Xin, this girl had infinite potential and would attract too much attention; he would definitely send her away in the future to avoid affecting his low-key path to immortality.

Stopping here was the most cost-effective choice.

...

The next day.

When the sun was high in the sky.

Xu Changsheng had thoroughly studied the Cloud Sand Body Refining Art, stabilized his blood and Qi, and completely entered the Realm of a First-Tier Body Refiner.

He walked out of the courtyard gate, intending to go to the Hundred Treasures Pavilion to entrust Wang Ye with delivering the Talismans for the Xie Family.

Yun Xin was cleaning in the courtyard.

Hearing the movement, she hurriedly lowered her head, not daring to look at Xu Changsheng.

Although the latter had taught her the technique yesterday and done such things to her, they had ultimately not broken that final boundary of human relations.

Seeing the atmosphere was a bit charming.

"Ahem."

Xu Changsheng gave an instruction: "Miss Yun, don't go out today. That Miss Wu Qingqing should be coming over today; you two will be working together from now on."

Upon hearing this.

Yun Xin's head lowered even further, an indescribable discomfort in her heart, as if the most precious thing she had just obtained was about to be handed over to someone else.

She didn't dare say much: "Okay."

Xu Changsheng didn't notice anything unusual and walked out of the residence.

He didn't return until sunset.

【Todays Intelligence【Gray】】

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