"I've broken through!"
Nangong Qianyu closed her eyes, feeling the flow of the Qi of All Things within her. An unparalleled joy surged into her heart.
Finally!
She had finally taken the first step!
"That's great!"
Nangong Qianyu excitedly jumped out of bed, her bare feet hitting the floor. At this moment, she also possessed her own perception.
Everything in the villa now, she could feel clearly.
Simultaneously, the other women in their rooms also opened their eyes one after another, emerging from their cultivation. A hint of relief and joy adorned their lips.
Then, they each resumed their cultivation.
"Is this the Sensing Realm! It's truly magical!"
Nangong Qianyu expanded her perception, smelling the intoxicating fragrance of flowers, hearing the low chirping of insects, and seeing the unique night scenery.
All of this was like a new world opening its gates to her, waiting for her to explore, pursue, and transcend.
"It's so good!"
After calming her excited emotions, Nangong Qianyu sat cross-legged again and began to cultivate: "It's not enough! I'm still far from it!"
She had always known that to chase after that figure's footsteps, this was only the beginning.
"Silly girl!"
In the special space, Ye Ming watched Nangong Qianyu enter a meditative state again, his eyes filled with emotion and tenderness.
He emerged without disturbing her. He sat down opposite her, circulating the dual cultivation technique they shared, assisting her.
"Mmm!"
Nangong Qianyu, lost in meditation, felt as if her body was immersed in a warm ocean, with countless Qi of All Things converging towards her, eager to enter her body.
Not only that, but the energy that had been left in her body from their previous dual cultivation was also being gradually absorbed.
With the boost from the Qi of All Things and the dual cultivation energy, Nangong Qianyu not only solidified her foundation but also saw her cultivation realm steadily rising.
Two hours later.
Nangong Qianyu's realm reached the mid-stage of the Sensing Realm.
"Any further would be counterproductive!"
Ye Ming gently waved his hand, and the Qi of All Things that had been gathered around Nangong Qianyu dispersed. Forcing her realm higher now could leave some hidden dangers.
This was not a matter to be trifled with.
When the feeling of being bathed in a warm ocean disappeared, Nangong Qianyu slowly opened her eyes.
Upon seeing the familiar face before her, she smiled: "I knew it was you!"
This smile seemed to brighten the moonlight in the room.
After reaching the Sensing Realm, Nangong Qianyu naturally exuded a sacred aura. Coupled with her youthful vitality,
The combination of the two was undoubtedly capable of inflicting fatal damage on the opposite sex.
Therefore, Ye Ming pounced without a second thought. Looking at the beauty beneath him, he grinned wickedly, "Do you remember what I said before I fought Gu Taiyi today?"
As he spoke, his hands had already reached her peaks, tracing their majestic contours.
"N-no… I don't remember!"
Faced with the sudden attack, Nangong Qianyu did not resist. However, her lips were still a bit stubborn.
"Oh? Then I'll help you recall!"
Since her lips were stubborn, he decided to try and melt them.
Three minutes later.
"I… I rem… remember!"
Beneath him, Nangong Qianyu gasped for breath, the feeling of being on the verge of ecstasy but unable to reach it driving her mad.
The brilliance in her eyes had long since been drowned in the spring tide.
"What is it?"
Ye Ming probed cautiously at the threshold of the door, not yet breaking through.
"You… you said if you won, you'd let… let me wash myself clean… and wait…" At this point, Nangong Qianyu was nearing the brink of succumbing.
The rain of Mount Wu was imminent.
"I… I washed my whole body! If you don't believe me, you… come in and check!"
As soon as she finished speaking, to ensure the truth of her words, Ye Ming transformed into the most thorough inspector, leaving no corner unchecked.
To avoid disturbing the neighbors with the sounds of his inspection, the inspector had taken specific soundproofing measures.
Otherwise, he might be complained about tomorrow.
Finally, after two hours, the inspection work ceased.
However, due to the immense workload, it had been quite taxing. Both the inspector and the inspected were exhausted and fell into a deep sleep.
They only slowly awoke when the sun rose.
...
"You… Hmph!"
Upon waking, Nangong Qianyu glared at the young man with a mischievous grin, her anger flaring.
"What's wrong! Did I not inspect thoroughly enough?" Ye Ming rested his hands behind his head, looking relaxed. "If the guest is not satisfied, I can inspect again!"
"Hmph! Don't get cocky! Don't let me catch you, or else…"
Nangong Qianyu stood up and began to dress, her back to Ye Ming, leaving him with a parting threat.
Ye Ming gazed at her smooth, delicate jade back, and a sudden, unbidden fire began to stir within him.
The next second, Nangong Qianyu could never have imagined that the tireless inspector would launch a new round of inspection from behind her.
...
An hour later.
At the dining table, Fang Junxue looked at Nangong Qianyu, whose earlobes were still slightly red, and smiled. She added a bowl of red date, longan, and black rice porridge to her, saying:
"Qianyu! Drink more!"
Seeing this, the other women looked at her with knowing smiles, their gazes conveying unspoken understanding.
"Okay!"
Nangong Qianyu lowered her head and drank slowly, her earlobes seeming to redden further.
"Scoundrel! Scoundrel! Scoundrel!"
At this moment, she had no idea how many times she had cursed someone in her heart.
Because the morning inspection had been too sudden, the inspector, in a moment of carelessness, had forgotten to implement soundproofing measures.
Thus, she had naturally disturbed the neighbors.
Fortunately!
These neighbors were very considerate and did not sue her, otherwise, she would have been utterly mortified.
In contrast, the inspector seemed unfazed, sipping his porridge with utmost ease and contentment.
Finally, it was Fang Junxue who broke the somewhat ambiguous atmosphere, changing the subject. "Ye Ming! I watched the play you two put on yesterday! It was excellent! It should achieve our expected results!"
Expected results?
What were they?
"Mmm! There shouldn't be any accidents!"
Getting down to business, Ye Ming stopped being flippant and analyzed seriously: "Junxue! This play was designed by you. In your opinion, when is the right time to take the final step?"
What?
This play was Fang Junxue's design?
"It needs to be fast!"
She had naturally considered this question long ago. She smiled lightly, "With the battle against Gu Taiyi, we've gained authority in ancient martial arts. The next step is to win people's hearts."
"The first act of this play has concluded, so the second act must begin soon!"
Hearing this, Yan Yinyue seemed somewhat confused. "Sister Junxue! Wouldn't it be better to let Brother Ming and Qianyu's withdrawal from the network situation ferment for a while longer? Why the rush?"
To this, Nangong Qianyu and the other women seemed to share the same question.
Upon hearing this, a sharp glint flashed in Fang Junxue's eyes, and she smiled charmingly.
"Because people's enthusiasm fades with time."