Chapter 269: "Mmm!"
At this moment, while his body was recovering and familiarizing itself with the newly acquired golden body technique of the Buddhist sect, Luo Wusheng began delving into his new skill.
Up until now, he had encountered only a few Buddhist techniques: the restrictions on his body, the split-body technique of a certain rat netherkin, and… a pink mist that seemed to be called [Indulgent Attachment].
The headless Buddha statue figure certainly possessed not only a Buddhist golden body but likely other techniques as well, though Luo Wusheng hadn't had the chance to witness them.
'The modified Buddhist golden body technique could selectively absorb the Buddha essence from authentic Buddhist golden body skills…though there would be some side effects when absorbing the Buddhist Six Great attachment, and it had no effect on Buddha rankings…'
Well, he didn't understand much about the Buddhist rankings anyway. It seemed that this technique granted by the headless Buddha statue held back on some explanations, possibly out of caution.
But the Buddhist Attachment… According to the words of that Rat Netherkin's Buddhist consciousness before it dissipated, it seemed that the "Indulgent Attachment" was one of the Buddhist Six Great attachments.
Frankly, that particular technique gave Luo Wusheng a bit of a headache.
When facing that little Buddhist mouse, he had managed to counteract it head-on. But once that pink mist entered his body, he became just as clueless as he was when his own junior sister had fallen under its influence. All he could do was wait for it to dissipate on its own.
'And that dissipation didn't seem to be a true disappearance. Rather, it felt like something had reclaimed it…'
Maybe it wasn't a fully-formed Attachment after all.
'But the way it naturally influenced others' thoughts…'
Although it hadn't had any significant effects the two times it had been used, Luo Wusheng doubted that was the only way to use it.
However, now, with the modified golden body technique, he finally had a way to counter the Buddhist Six Great attachments.
'Though the side effect was a bit troublesome; after absorption, it left me weakened for a short time...'
As he thought about this, Luo Wusheng felt his body finally regaining some strength, and his awareness began to surface.
…
Opening his eyes, he saw Ling Shuangxue's beautiful face.
Luo Wusheng gathered his thoughts, snuggled his head a little, and blinked to confirm his current state.
Yep, it was the familiar comfort of his wife's lap pillow.
"How are you feeling?" Ling Shuangxue's gentle voice came from above.
Honestly, if he were in his usual state, he'd probably flip around like a lazy fish, take a deep breath of his wife's scent, and then start contemplating their next dual cultivation position.
Unfortunately, he couldn't muster even a hint of desire right now.
Although his energy had somewhat recovered, the tantalizing memory of that near-ecstatic feeling still lingered in his mind.
If he calculated correctly, Long Dahai and the other scattered cultivators hadn't fully recovered until the third day on the Sea-Crossing Boat when they started to enjoy the colorful scrolls… But his case was a bit different. His body seemed to be healing faster, leaving him just a bit more mental preparation.
Keeping a calm, thoughtful expression, Luo Wusheng shifted his body, sliding up against Ling Shuangxue's form in her embrace like a fish, feeling the softness of her body as he rose.
He casually placed one hand on her thigh, where his head had been resting.
Gently, his hand moved, from the upper thigh all the way down, until he clasped her exposed, alluring little foot.
"Wh-what are you doing…?"
Ling Shuangxue hadn't quite caught on, her eyes quivering with a slight blush as she looked at him, feeling a bit ticklish from his touch.
Could her Dao companion's desire truly be so strong? Even in that exhausted state, he's still thinking of dual cultivation?
Just then, Luo Wusheng spoke, keeping a serious tone:
"Nothing much, just wanted to touch my lovely wife."
He wore a satisfied smile as he said so.
Even when the girl beside him gave him a firm pinch on his arm after hearing this, his expression didn't falter in the slightest.
Although he didn't have any real desire right now, resting his hand on Ling Shuangxue's exquisite legs and beautiful feet—which he felt he could admire endlessly—actually helped calm his heart.
Ling Shuangxue's face turned slightly red, but she still tried to keep a calm expression, looking off to the side and giving his arm another exasperated twist before letting go.
Seeing that he still had the spirit to do such things, she felt reassured he was mostly fine.
As for the touching…
"If you're well enough, then I'll return to the pool to continue forming my sword body…otherwise, the momentum I'd just felt will gradually fade, and the sword body I'd begun forming will revert to its prior state." Ling Shuangxue's voice was calm, though she didn't teleport away, nor did she push him off.
At these words, Luo Wusheng shook his head gently and stopped what he was doing.
"I may need to get ready to leave soon."
The woman beside him trembled slightly, giving a quiet "Mmm…" as her hold on him became a bit closer.
"But it's no problem. Although I'm not at the Nascent Soul stage, I can still use my teleportation techniques. I only need to leave the capital for four or five days this time. I may have a bit more to handle when I return, but in a day or two, I should be able to come back to see you again."
Luo Wusheng smiled easily. "Sure, it'll be a bit late, but I'll still return. Just expect me to be away for four or five days."
In that time, her sword body's condensation would be about halfway complete.
He should also come up with a reason to keep her occupied a bit longer, avoiding any "surprises" from her suddenly rushing back to the capital after completing the sword body.
And by then, he should be fully mentally prepared to spar again…though he'd have to tweak their dual cultivation technique a bit.
He hoped at least one of those demon sect disciples in his bag of tricks specialized in higher-level dual cultivation methods, or he'd end up like last time—entirely drained.
He was eager to refine the golden blood seal at his brow as soon as possible. If dual cultivation worked so well, then, even without improvements to the method, he would have to grit his teeth and endure the pain and pleasure of the experience once again.
A vague sense of urgency was growing in his heart.
Meanwhile, upon hearing his words, a glimmer returned to Ling Shuangxue's previously dim expression.
Her soft gaze fixed on him, her beautiful face suddenly leaning in to place a light kiss at the corner of his lips.
Luo Wusheng froze for a moment, and by the time he refocused, Ling Shuangxue's soft lips had already left his. Instead, his hands held two bamboo containers.
"There's ten years' worth of Sword Enlightenment Incense here, more than enough to reinforce sword intent…but it won't be the same since you've lost the memory associated with it."
"In which case, it'll be necessary to use Sword Nurturing Tea to further stabilize the sword intent."
"It's all I brought with me this time, though. If it's not enough, I'll go back to Sword Sect for more. I'll—mmm!"
Ling Shuangxue's words were cut off as Luo Wusheng pressed his lips against hers.
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