Chapter 265: A Letter from the Sword Fairy
Luo Wusheng finally understood the lifelong pursuit of people like Long Dahai.
In this world, where entertainment was sparse, it seemed that only the allure of romance could bring a true sense of peace to cultivators.
The twisted nature of those monks in the Buddhist sects must surely be due to their long-suppressed desires… Thinking about it this way, were the old cultivators seeking ascension merely to escape these urges?
Indeed, the sorrows and joys of people are not the same.
As he pondered, Luo Wusheng's gaze fell on the pool.
Now, the hall was once again illuminated.
At the edge of the pool, beneath a large boulder, sat an exquisite beauty, soaked completely, her eyes closed, and the steady flow of water falling on her from above, glistening on her smooth hair.
There was a soft sound of sword intent around her.
Gazing at his graceful partner, Luo Wusheng couldn't help but recall their recent, intimate time in the water together.
'Water does add a strange twist to the experience; the sensation shifts because of it. But the visuals... top-notch.'
But he doubted his beautiful dual-cultivation partner would be up for trying that again anytime soon.
Not only that…
"It seems our cultivation actually progressed faster from dual cultivation... Although it's likely also because of her sword heart finally being completed."
Luo Wusheng stroked his chin thoughtfully.
In the pool, Ling Shuangxue was attempting to condense her acquired Flawless Sword Body.
For sword cultivators, sword intent was the foundational marker of their path.
The sword heart symbolized one's unique journey on that path, as those without it could never truly master the way of the sword.
But the Flawless Sword Body, however, was the purest talent of all.
People born with a Flawless Sword Body were few, but those who possessed it could wield swords with remarkable ease, progressing through techniques with speed that others could only dream of.
Like Lu Yuliu, who, before gaining her Exquisite Sword Heart and Flawless Sword Body from the ancestral wooden sword, was average at best in cultivation. But after gaining those qualities, she quickly advanced in less than a year, reaching the peak of foundation establishment. Her power was exceptional, even within her level.
And at this moment, Ling Shuangxue was about to experience a similar transformation.
Though the acquired Flawless Sword Body wasn't as powerful as the pure Flawless Sword Body created by the Sword Ancestor, it still surpassed the potential of countless sword cultivators who longed for such an advantage.
Luo Wusheng was genuinely pleased, feeling happiness swell in his heart for his newest wife.
'Come to think of it, if I stayed here long enough, I might also have a chance to form the Flawless Sword Body. Unfortunately, this secret realm is fixed to this mountain and can't be moved, and I have to return to the capital soon…'
Though he was a bit unclear on the exact time, he was fairly certain at least four days had passed since he left the capital. Human Immortal List List competition was drawing near, not to mention the Netherkin Extermination Operation in the capital...
Thinking of this, Luo Wusheng's mind wandered to a certain adorable fox girl.
In truth, if he ever genuinely intended to create a love scenario with any of the protagonist harem, he would choose the pink haired fox girl over any other.
Yet here he was, and he had unwittingly found himself involved with the most complex of choices.
After some reflection, Luo Wusheng took out his journal from his storage bag.
Casting a glance at Ling Shuangxue, who was meditating nearby, he turned slightly away and began writing.
"About ten days since awakening my memories, I've experienced romance with the protagonist's girl, and it feels good. Future me... I hope I survive."
He added a small candle symbol, closed the journal, and stashed it away.
There wouldn't be more dual cultivation for now, it seemed.
'Though the effects of dual cultivation are great. My spiritual energy is fully replenished. Other than that…'
Luo Wusheng's palm hovered over his powerful "Phantomless 2.0" artifact.
His strongest card had completed its recharging process. Over time, he had come to understand the nuances of Phantomless 2.0's new charging conditions.
It appeared that the artifact now featured a sort of "compensation" mechanism.
If he gave something meaningful that did not fully recharge Phantomless 2.0 at the time, future moments of satisfaction—whether through his efforts or happenstance—could finish the process.
The "Star-Moon Jade" gift he'd offered hadn't completed the artifact's recharge but was integral to both his kiss with the little pink fox and his recent dual cultivation with Ling Shuangxue. Those events had brought mutual satisfaction and fulfilled the conditions, ultimately recharging Phantomless 2.0.
It seemed that Phantomless 2.0 was on the path to being more of a "lustful" than neutral artifact.
Just as he pondered, he felt a chill down his back.
Turning around, he saw an inner garment floating towards the pool.
Sure enough, his wife was looking his way, a slight blush on her face, gathering her clothes back into her possession.
'Wait, I swear it wasn't what it looked like! I really don't have that kind of hobby!'
Just as he was about to protest inwardly, Ling Shuangxue hesitated briefly and then produced a wide-bladed, wooden short sword from her hand.
The blush faded a little, replaced by a steady look in her eyes.
Her soft voice broke the silence.
"Yuli sent a message…"
The young Demon Sect Holy Saint's heart skipped a beat.
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Sword Sect, Spirit Rain Peak
The Sword Fairy was rather pleased with herself.
At last, she'd found a way to leave the Sword Sect without being detected.
"Luckily, Aunt Meixiang had a solution—a pill that can temporarily mask me from Nascent Soul-level spiritual awareness. Now I can come and go without much trouble."
Lu Yuliu muttered to herself, "With the Human Immortal List List competition in ten days, it's about time to head back to the capital with that scoundrel…"
"But first, I should check on Master... It's been two days, and she should be close to wrapping up her business in the capital and getting ready to return..."
And if her master insisted on meeting her, she had to prepare herself to face her once more.
She definitely couldn't let her master catch sight of a certain someone.
With that thought, the young lady took out the communication short sword at her waist.
[When might Master plan to return to the Sword Sect?]
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