Eternal Life by Dual Cultivation

Chapter 249 - 176: The Clouds of War Gather Anew

For the next two months or so, all was calm both within and without the Changqing Continent. Nothing major occurred.

Xue Qingtan had emerged from her seclusion, successfully stepping into the Golden Core Master Realm. From now on, she possessed a Lifespan of at least five hundred years.

This matched Ling Changqing’s previous estimation exactly. It seemed any Female Cultivator intimately involved with him almost never failed when breaking through to a new Realm.

A faint, exotic fragrance filled the inner chambers of the boudoir.

On the wide, extravagant embroidery bed, Ling Changqing gently caressed the fragrant, smooth, and delicate skin of the beauty in his arms, his eyes filled with delight.

"...My Realm has stabilized, but I don’t plan on reporting it to the higher-ups just yet."

Xue Qingtan spoke languidly, her beautiful eyes half-closed as her voluptuous, enchanting, and warm body hugged Ling Changqing tightly.

"Is that so? That’s fine too."

Ling Changqing nodded. Xue Qingtan’s thinking was the same as his: it was best to get rich quietly without drawing attention.

According to the rules of the Xingyun sun Commerce Association, as long as one’s Cultivation advanced to the Golden Core Master level, they could obtain a higher position and more say, along with numerous tangible and intangible benefits.

However, from Xue Qingtan’s perspective, she already had a Child of Destiny for a Dao Companion. The paltry benefits within the Commerce Association were simply not worth mentioning.

Once promoted, she would need to be transferred to another location, undergo questioning and investigations from her superiors, and perhaps even deal with petty people trying to sabotage her from the shadows. It would be a whole pile of trouble.

So, she couldn’t be bothered to even consider it. Maintaining the status quo was perfectly fine. As long as she could always be by Ling Changqing’s side, there was even a glimmer of hope for her to reach the Late Stage Golden Core, or even the Nascent Soul True Monarch Realm, in the future.

"By the way, Husband, you must be careful when you get rid of those sensitive resources you brought back. Don’t let anyone with ill intentions notice."

Xue Qingtan warned him with a solemn expression.

"Okay, I know."

Ling Changqing agreed.

She was referring to the resources from the Cultivators Ling Changqing had killed during his training in Dragon Soul Valley—their Storage Pouches, Spiritual Artifacts, Elixirs, Talismans, and so on.

Ling Changqing had kept some of these spoils for his own use, but most of what was unsuitable for him could be sold off through various channels in exchange for Spirit Stones.

However, the upper echelons of the Yuzhou Cultivation Realm were currently conducting a massive search for the Child of Destiny, so he had to be mindful of certain things.

During such a sensitive time, even the slightest, most careless oversight could lead to severe consequences.

After resting for a moment, Xue Qingtan lifted her head, her waterfall of black hair cascading down. Her beautiful, shimmering eyes gazed at the handsome young man beside her, a fire flickering in their depths.

Feeling that she had recovered her strength, her smooth, jade-like hand moved gently downward, grasping Ling Changqing’s ’handle’ and beginning to caress it with a slight pressure.

"Stop messing around, will you? Haven’t you had enough?"

Ling Changqing couldn’t help but break into a sweat.

A Golden Core Master’s ’combat prowess’ was far greater than that of Ling Bingyun and the others. Even in a one-on-one situation, it was an exhausting struggle for him to emerge victorious.

And this was only because Ling Changqing practiced a High Rank Body Cultivation Technique. Otherwise, with the Physique of an ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator, he would have been completely drained dry by her.

"But I want more!"

Xue Qingtan pouted, her flawlessly beautiful body flipping over to pin him down. And so, the flames of battle were reignited...

Time flowed by silently, from sunrise to sunset, and then until the eastern sky was once again bathed in the golden light of dawn.

The two finally rose, went for a soak in the hot spring bath together, and then dressed neatly before heading out. The Maids had already prepared a delicate breakfast.

"From now on, every month... Husband, you have to come and keep me company for a few days. No excuses!"

Xue Qingtan said during the meal, her voice soft and sweet.

The benefits of Dual Cultivation with a Child of Destiny were self-evident—it was a comprehensive improvement, from one’s physical body to their Divine Soul Origin, from their Spirit Root Talent to their Luck and Fortune.

Although the improvement from one or two sessions wasn’t obvious, the cumulative effect over a long period would be extraordinarily significant.

"Alright, as you wish! Of course, time spent in Cultivation in Seclusion doesn’t count."

Ling Changqing said.

"Mm, no problem."

Xue Qingtan beamed, her big, beautiful eyes curving into crescents.

After breakfast, a radiant Xue Qingtan went to the commerce association’s branch office to handle her daily affairs.

Meanwhile, Ling Changqing went to the Patriarch’s Women’s Embroidery Tower, planning to have a chat with Ling Qiyue.

In the study, Ling Qiyue was browsing a Pill Scripture. Her thin, snow-white Magical Robe outlined the dramatic curves of her figure, and her elegant back was perfectly straight.

Ling Changqing walked straight in but didn’t see Tang Qiu Yao. He figured she was out running errands.

"Senior Sister, reading a book?"

He spoke in a gentle tone as he familiarly climbed onto her chair, circled around behind her, and immediately wrapped his arms around her full, voluptuous, and enchanting body, his hands starting to roam.

"...You fiend, have you had your fun?"

A moment later, Ling Qiyue pouted, her beautiful face blushing. ’This guy is simply... getting more and more absurd and shameless,’ she thought.

"I just missed you, Senior Sister!"

Ling Changqing finally stopped his hands and sat down next to her.

"Senior Sister, how far are you from the threshold of becoming a High grade Third Rank Alchemist?"

"That’s still a long way off. I only broke through to Third Rank Middle Grade not long ago!"

Ling Qiyue said softly as she re-tied the delicate knot of her dudou and fastened her lapels and Waistband.

After refining the Crystal Pearl Ling Changqing had given her, Ling Qiyue’s Spirit Root Talent had smoothly reached Top Rank Earth Grade, and her Cultivation had also stepped into the Late Stage Golden Core Realm.

One could say that as long as she didn’t meet with a fatal calamity, becoming a Nascent Soul True Monarch was already a visible goal for Ling Qiyue.

At the same time, she was also a Third Rank Middle Grade Pill Master. Such a level was enough to grant her a status and a voice befitting her identity, even among the Nine Great Families of Yuzhou.