19: Chapter 19 Dual Cultivation, Another Breakthrough

Unlike the familiarity and rapport he had with Liu Ruyan, every reaction from Su Wanqing carried a sense of innocence and panic, yet also revealed a hint of clumsy compliance.

Ye Yun guided her patiently, feeling her innocence and purity, his heart filled with a strange sensation.

From her initial nervous panic, Su Wanqing gradually relaxed.

Until finally, she lost herself, feeling the warmth and power from Ye Yun's body, her feelings for him completely transformed.

It was no longer the initial shame and resistance, but instead filled with dependence and adoration.

...

After a night of passion, the morning light was faint.

It spilled through the carved window frames into the boudoir, falling upon the two figures sleeping in each other's arms, coating them in a soft golden glow.

Ye Yun slowly opened his eyes, and the first thing he felt was the earth-shaking change within his body.

The Mystic Power that was originally chaotic due to his injuries was now like a surging river, flowing violently through his Meridians, majestic and condensed, carrying a world-destroying power.

The wound on his back had long since healed; not only did it not leave even a slight scar, but the skin appeared even tougher due to the nourishment of the Mystic Power.

[Dual Cultivation ended! Triggered Critical Multiplier: 9x!]

[Plundered target's Origin power + Qingfeng Step compatibility. Host's cultivation has broken through three stages in a row, reaching the Early Stage of the 7th Stage of Martial Master Realm!]

[Synchronously acquired Su Wanqing's Legacy of the Qingfeng Step (Major Achievement proficiency). Can be performed directly!]

The System's notification sounded in his mind, and a stormy wave rose in Ye Yun's heart.

He could clearly perceive that his cultivation now stood firmly at the Early Stage of the 7th Stage of Martial Master Realm.

Compared to the previous Peak of the 4th Stage of Martial Master Realm, he had crossed three whole minor Realms, and his total Mystic Power had increased several times over.

His aura was as heavy as a mountain, far more domineering than other Martial Artists of the same Realm.

What surprised Ye Yun even more was that a large amount of insights and experience regarding the Qingfeng Step suddenly appeared in his mind.

It was as if he had already cultivated this Martial Skill for decades.

Every footwork and every detail of the Mystic Power circulation was clear to him, reaching Major Achievement proficiency.

A High Grade Yellow-rank Martial Skill could now exert power far beyond that of an ordinary Martial Artist in his hands.

Ye Yun looked down at the sleeping Su Wanqing in his arms; the young girl's cheeks still had a faint blush, and her long eyelashes trembled slightly like butterfly wings.

A satisfied yet innocent smile played at the corners of her mouth, like an angel fallen into the mortal world, pure and beautiful.

The innocence and panic of last night had now turned into peace and dependence; Su Wanqing's arm subconsciously hugged his waist.

Her head was pressed tightly against his chest, and her breathing was steady and warm.

Ye Yun's heart warmed, and he raised his hand to gently brush away a stray hair from her cheek, his fingertips sliding across her delicate skin with extreme tenderness.

It was this innocent and pure girl who had not only allowed him to heal in a desperate situation...

...but had also allowed him to obtain such a Heaven-Defying Breakthrough and directly master the powerful Martial Skill, Qingfeng Step.

Ye Yun gently tucked the covers around her, his eyes full of tenderness and determination.

With a cultivation of the 7th Stage of Martial Master Realm, plus the Major Achievement proficiency of the Qingfeng Step and the Perfection level Flowing Cloud Palm...

Now, even if he faced a powerhouse at the 9th Stage of Martial Master Realm, he would have the strength to fight.

The grudge against the City Lord's Manor and the hatred for the Three Great Families would all be settled one by one in the near future.

At this moment, Su Wanqing in his arms seemed to feel his touch; she let out a soft moan and slowly opened her eyes.

A pair of clear eyes, hazy from just waking up, looked at Ye Yun and instantly turned a shy red as she quickly lowered her head.

She didn't dare to meet his gaze, and her cheeks were so hot they almost seemed to smoke.

All sorts of images from last night flooded into her mind like a tide, making her whole body feel hot.

Her heart was full of shyness and panic, yet it also carried an indescribable sense of dependence and sweetness.

"You... you're awake?"

Su Wanqing's voice was as faint as a mosquito's buzz, with a hint of hoarseness from having just woken up, and her fingers subconsciously tightened on his collar.

Seeing her bashful appearance, Ye Yun's heart grew even softer. He raised his hand to gently stroke her long hair, his voice tender.

"Mhm, I've put you through a lot."

Su Wanqing shook her head and looked up, her eyes filled with a bit of curiosity and worry.

"Your injury... how is it?"

Ye Yun smiled slightly and circulated his Mystic Power. His aura was released slightly, and the pressure of the 7th Stage of Martial Master Realm quietly spread out.

However, he deliberately avoided Su Wanqing, not letting her be affected in the slightest.

"It's already healed. Moreover, I have to thank you for allowing me to have a Breakthrough."

Su Wanqing felt the increasingly powerful aura from him, and her eyes were full of shock.

"A Breakthrough?"

"Yes, the Early Stage of the 7th Stage of Martial Master Realm."

Ye Yun nodded, his tone carrying a hint of a smile.

"Furthermore, I've also mastered the Qingfeng Step, reaching Major Achievement proficiency."

"Really?!"

Su Wanqing was even more pleasantly surprised. The Qingfeng Step was the Su Family's ancestral Martial Skill, and after cultivating it for many years, she had barely reached Minor Achievement.

She didn't expect Ye Yun to reach Major Achievement proficiency in a single night; it was simply unbelievable.

Seeing the surprise and admiration in her eyes, Ye Yun felt even more delighted. He lowered his head and printed a gentle kiss on her forehead.

"From now on, with me here, no one will be able to bully you, and no one will be able to bully the Su Family again."

Su Wanqing's cheeks turned even redder, but she didn't pull away. Instead, she looked up at him with a determined gaze.

"Mhm, I believe you."

Sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating the room with warmth and brightness as the two held each other.

The air was filled with a sweet and warm atmosphere.

Half an hour later.

Sunlight filtered through the courtyard of the Su Manor, spilling onto the bluestone path and casting the figures of two people walking side by side.

Su Wanqing held Ye Yun's arm, her cheeks still bearing a lingering blush, though her eyes held a bashfulness and determination that could not be hidden.

She turned her head to look at the youth beside her; his posture was upright, and his aura was steady.

He was like a completely different person compared to his weakness when he was unconscious last night, and her heart was full of joy and dependence.

"Ye Yun, we're going to see my father. He must be very worried about you."

Ye Yun nodded, his gaze tenderly sweeping over her flushed cheeks.

"Alright, I'll listen to you."

...

The two walked slowly toward the main hall. Along the way, the Su Family servants who saw the intimate manner of Su Wanqing and Ye Yun...

...all showed looks of surprise, but they didn't dare to say much, lowering their heads in greeting one after another.

Inside the main hall, Su Zhennan was pacing back and forth anxiously, his brow furrowed.

Last night, Ye Yun was unconscious and his injuries were severe. He hadn't slept all night, his heart filled with worry.

On one hand, he was worried about Ye Yun's safety, as he was his daughter's savior after all.

On the other hand, he was also calculating how to deal with the retaliation from the City Lord's Manor.

"Family Head, Young Master Ye and the Young Miss have arrived," the guard's announcement came.

Su Zhennan quickly looked up to see Ye Yun and Su Wanqing walking in side by side.

When his gaze fell upon Ye Yun, his pupils suddenly contracted, and his face was filled with unbelievable shock.

The Ye Yun before him not only had a ruddy complexion and steady breathing, but the wound on his back showed no trace at all.

It was as if the bloody battle from last night had never happened.

What startled him even more was that the aura on Ye Yun was several times more powerful than when they met yesterday, as heavy as a mountain and carrying a heart-palpitating pressure.

It actually made him, a Martial Artist at the 6th Stage of Martial Master Realm, feel suffocated.

"This... it's only been one night, and not only has his injury healed, but his cultivation has improved so much?"