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Her long lashes fluttered, her expression still dazed with sleep and warmth.
Then—realization struck.
The events of the previous night replayed vividly in her mind.
Her cheeks burned red, her delicate hands instinctively pulling the covers higher over her chest.
"I… last night… we…!"
Her entire body tensed, and she turned her head slightly, only to see Yang Kai watching her with an amused smirk.
His gaze wasn't filled with lust but with something deeper, warmer—something that made her heart skip a beat.
"Senior Sister, you were quite wild last night."
Yang Kai's playful tone made her entire face turn tomato red, steam almost rising from her head in pure embarrassment.
She instinctively covered her face with both hands, muffled groans escaping her lips as she desperately wished for a hole to crawl into.
Yang Kai chuckled, reaching out to gently pat her head.
"Senior Sister, you're cute."
Xia Ning Chang wanted to refute, but…
She couldn't.
She liked this feeling.
She purred softly, her head instinctively leaning into his hand like a content kitten.
A moment later, she managed to speak.
"Ahh… Junior Brother… I don't know why I acted like that… but… I'm not usually like this…"
Her voice wavered, concern flickering in her eyes.
Would he see her as a loose woman?
Would he think less of her now?
Her gaze met his, searching for any sign of disgust or disappointment.
But instead—
She found only affection, warmth… and playfulness.
Then—realization dawned.
She narrowed her eyes. "Wait… something isn't right. Did you…?"
Yang Kai smiled knowingly. "Senior Sister, it's not your fault. I used a dual cultivation technique with a… particular side effect."
Her mouth fell open slightly, and then—
She puffed her cheeks.
Crossing her arms, she huffed, clearly annoyed—but at the same time, she didn't question it further.
She knew Yang Kai wouldn't hurt her. If he had done it, there was a reason.
And… deep down… she wasn't actually angry.
🔥 The Aftermath – Checking Her Cultivation
Yang Kai smirked. "Senior Sister, check your cultivation. You might be surprised."
Xia Ning Chang blinked, then quickly circulated her Qi.
The moment she sensed her cultivation realm, her eyes widened in shock.
"I… I'm at Transcendent 1st Order…! But… how?"
Yang Kai chuckled, stretching slightly.
"Senior Sister, your cultivation was too low to provide much benefit to me. At most, it would have helped me advance by one small realm."
Xia Ning Chang bit her lip, suddenly feeling a bit guilty.
Had she… been a burden to him instead?
Before she could sink too deep into thought, Yang Kai continued.
"But in your case, you benefited the most. That's why I used The Ten Years of Full Moon Technique. It condensed ten years' worth of Yin Qi and pleasure into one night, allowing you to directly break through to Transcendent Realm."
Xia Ning Chang gasped, staring at him with pure astonishment.
"A technique like that exists…?"
Yang Kai nodded. "And it had a side effect—causing you to either dominate or be dominated in the moment, making you… well, 'lose control.'"
Xia Ning Chang's entire face turned red again.
She quickly looked away, covering her face with her hands again.
"I—… I see…"
After a moment, she sighed in relief, finally understanding why she had acted the way she did.
Still… she felt a little guilty.
She had given herself to him, thinking she could help him advance—but in the end, she was the one who benefited the most.
She clenched her hands slightly, biting her lip.
Yang Kai noticed instantly.
"Senior Sister," he said gently, "you don't have to feel guilty. I still advanced. I am now above Saint King Realm—I've reached Origin Returning Realm. You were not a burden to me."
Hearing this, Xia Ning Chang relaxed slightly.
She took a deep breath, then nodded.
"Okay… if Junior Brother says so, then I'll believe you."
Yang Kai smiled. "That's better."
👕 Dressing Up & A Final Gift
Yang Kai reached into his storage space. "Here are some clothes for you, Senior Sister."
Xia Ning Chang froze.
Only now did she realize—
She had been naked this entire time.
Her face exploded into deep crimson, and she snatched the clothes from his hands.
"J-Junior Brother! T-Turn around!"
Yang Kai chuckled but complied, turning his back to give her privacy.
Sometimes, one should respect their woman's request.
After a few minutes, her soft voice came from behind him.
"Okay… Junior Brother, I'm dressed."
Yang Kai turned back around, smiling. "Senior Sister, before you leave, I have something for you."
He reached up, pressing a finger to his forehead—and in an instant, he imparted the Secret Manual of God of Alchemy into her mind.
Xia Ning Chang's eyes widened in shock.
The wealth of alchemy knowledge poured into her consciousness.
"This… this is…"
Yang Kai smirked. "The most complete Alchemy Scripture you'll ever find. And it will grow with you as you progress."
Xia Ning Chang's eyes shimmered, a deep gratitude welling up inside her.
She lowered her head slightly, her voice soft.
"Junior Brother… thank you."
Yang Kai grinned. "It's nothing, Senior Sister."
After a moment, he said, "Senior Sister, don't mention me to Treasurer Meng just yet. He will know you've reached Transcendent Realm, and he might suspect something. He's not from this world—he was once Transcendent 3rd Order, but was injured in a battle against the Demon Lord. His cultivation was sealed, so he's hiding here."
Xia Ning Chang nodded seriously, understanding.
"Okay, Junior Brother."
A soft wind passed between them.
Then, with a final glance at Yang Kai, she disappeared—returning to High Heaven Pavilion.
🔥 To be continued… 🔥