Chapter 203

Chapter 203: Practice

Lin Xi was in the room, soothing little Chang Le to sleep.

The little one was not yet a year old, so his care mostly fell to Lin Xi.

The room, filled with ancient charm and lightly fragrant, was brightly illuminated by the flickering candlelight.

Dressed in a light gauze gown, Lin Xi cradled little Chang Le, humming an unknown lullaby while her beautiful eyes watched the child unblinking.

When Zhou Luo opened the door and entered, she immediately looked up, placed a finger to her lips.

Zhou Luo paused, then cautiously closed the door. Treading lightly, he walked to the bed and sat beside her.

His starry eyes fixed on the sleeping child.

The little one, under one year old, had delicate skin as tender as petals, tinted a faint pink, resembling the morning glow on a lake’s surface.

His tiny lips opened and closed slightly, as if savoring some delicious food.

Lin Xi leaned against Zhou Luo, resting her head on his left shoulder, a blissful smile on her face.

Graced by the soft, pleasant lullaby, the child slowly drifted into a deep slumber.

Afterward, Lin Xi rose and carried him to the nearby cradle. She gazed tenderly at the little one, eyes brimming with adoration.

Zhou Luo approached her and whispered, "I think this boy looks the most like me."

Lin Xi smiled gently. "I do hope he grows up to be like you."

If her son turned out like his father, he could surely achieve greatness through his Fourth Grade spiritual root.

"He will," Zhou Luo stated confidently.

This was his only child with a Fourth Grade spiritual root; naturally, he would invest heavily in the boy’s future.

Leaning against him, Lin Xi looped her delicate, pale right hand through his arm. Her expression was loving. "I just wish for him to grow up safe and sound."

Moonlight streamed through the window, casting a gentle glow on the wooden floor.

Time passed slowly. Only when the child was sound asleep did Lin Xi take Zhou Luo’s hand and lead him toward the bed. "We should sleep too."

"Not just yet. There’s something I need to tell you," Zhou Luo said.

"What is it?" Lin Xi asked, curiosity lighting her face.

"This time, I happened upon a dual cultivation technique. Now we can practice together." Zhou Luo’s voice was soft.

"Dual cultivation technique?" Lin Xi looked surprised, blinking her beautiful eyes as she sat on the edge of the bed.

"Mm. This method allows us both to benefit during such matters." Zhou Luo sat beside her, taking her slender hand in his, a playful smile curving his lips.

Lin Xi’s cheeks flushed slightly. "These words… it wouldn’t be good if the child heard."

"What could this little one understand?"

Zhou Luo chuckled lightly. He then retrieved a talisman and tossed it casually. It settled silently over the cradle.

It was a simple silencing talisman, ensuring the child heard nothing.

Once done, Zhou Luo began explaining the technique’s wonders and fundamental principles.

Lin Xi sat quietly by his side, listening with rapt attention.

It took about half the time it takes an incense stick to burn for Lin Xi to listen through everything, her fair and delicate face now flushed crimson.

Because Zhou Luo had explained everything in great detail to ensure she understood thoroughly.

He described not only the transitions and connections for each action during dual cultivation, but also the detailed requirements for every movement, along with breathing techniques and the circulation of spiritual energy, all in immense detail.

He even brought out illustrated pages from The Fusion of Dragon and Phoenix Technique to aid her understanding.

Looking at those images, Lin Xin’s face turned a deep shade of red, her breathing growing slightly rapid.

Though she was married and had even borne a child, she had never seen such explicit scenes before, especially ones involving herself and her husband.

For a moment, her heart wavered, her body trembled slightly, and especially when she touched Zhou Luo’s body, an unknown sensation welled up within her.

"Beloved, do you want me to try?" she gazed at him with seductive, half-lidded eyes, her voice full of allure.

Zhou Luo smiled and nodded. "Of course, we must try."

Having said that, he flipped over onto her.

"Mmm… Beloved… The lights are too bright," Lin Xi was pressed down on the bed, still immensely embarrassed.

"It’s better to have it bright, easier for learning," Zhou Luo had no intention of extinguishing the candle.

The bedframe began to creak softly, the bead curtains swinging constantly.

Following the cultivation method of The Fusion of Dragon and Phoenix Technique, Zhou Luo officially embarked on his path of dual cultivation.

The so-called dual cultivation naturally involved intimate relations between man and woman, but also required attention to spiritual energy circulation and the balancing of forces, making it far more complex than the ordinary.

But as this was their first attempt, especially for Lin Xi, it was as if she had discovered a new world.

So the night passed quite contentedly.

…

Early the next morning, the two sat cross-legged facing each other on the bed, bodies shimmering with a light glow.

Clad only in a thin silk garment, Lin Xi’s face was flushed, her chest rising and falling, her snow-like skin faintly tinged with pink.

Both had their eyes closed, circulating spiritual energy within their bodies.

Being just beginners, their training speed hadn’t changed dramatically, but continued practice would undoubtedly lead to transformation.

After a night, aided by The Fusion of Dragon and Phoenix Technique, the two achieved true intimacy and closeness, no distance remaining between them.

Despite all the exertion, Zhou Luo felt no tiredness at all. Instead, he was invigorated, even eager to try again.

This was the benefit of the dual cultivation technique.

"Beloved, it’s time to get up."

Across from him, Lin Xi opened her eyes, beautiful eyes brimming with tenderness.

"Hm."

Zhou Luo got off the bed, dressed, and walked to the cradle.

Little Chang Le inside was already awake.

The little one was sucking on her tiny finger, her large, dark eyes watching him curiously, not crying or fussing.

Removing the soundproof symbol, a cheerful Zhou Luo picked her up. "Come on, little Chang Le, Daddy will take you downstairs."

On the bed, Lin Xi leaned against the beaded curtains, smiling at the corner of her lips.

Last night might have been her happiest night these past two months.

Exiting the room, Zhou Luo, holding the little one, was about to go downstairs when he ran into Lin Yi Yi.

"Beloved, you weren’t exactly discreet last night. All the sisters heard everything clearly," she said with a resentful look.

The commotion last night hadn’t been small, and the second floor housed other wives and concubines.

All of them longing for companionship, having to endure such… stimulation, naturally left them quite dissatisfied.

Zhou Luo gave an awkward smile.

He’d been so focused on trying out the dual cultivation technique last night he’d forgotten about soundproofing.

"Alright, I’ll be more careful in the future," Zhou Luo replied, putting an arm around her as they walked downstairs.

In the dining hall, the other women also looked at him, expressions complex.

They had heard the sounds from last night perfectly clearly. They could have used soundproof symbols to block them out… but couldn’t bring themselves to do it…

Zhou Luo, however, acted as if nothing had happened.

With so many wives and concubines, he couldn’t satisfy everyone all at once.

The immediate priority was still to master The Fusion of Dragon and Phoenix Technique completely.

So, he could only leave the rest of his wives and concubines wanting for now.

Over the next few days, Zhou Luo continued dual cultivation exclusively with Lin Xi, and their progress was remarkably fast.

Then, one day, after a dual cultivation session, Zhou Luo suddenly heard a system notification sound in his ear.

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