I began dressing up While looking at the Beauty in bed. I was a little rough with her. But she can take it. Her smiling in bliss was proof of that. I kissed her forehead and told her "Begin cultivation. It saddens me that you won't be pregnant after that. but I think it's for the best. I want to ascend before having any children after all... But I promise to have many children with you... I'm looking forward to it..."
Anna kissed me one last time then smiled brightly at me. Then, she sat Cross legged and began cultivation. I went out of the room and into the backyard. Where I will begin my training.
The backyard was changed greatly. It has now become a real training ground. Expanded and filled with training equipment and training dummies. These training dummies are almost indestructible. They can also measure your moves and techniques prowess. There were also formations to protect the surroundings and make it so that we don't go overboard with our attacks. At the length of 2 football fields. It was pretty much a superb training ground.
I brought a sword and started training with it. Even after quite some time of practicing and wielding the sword, I still haven't been able to form my sword intent. I don't know what I'm missing...
I have techniques. I can use elements with the sword thanks to my system. But I can't imbue it with the seeds that I have. The crimson fire seed thanks to Yuki. Nor the ice seed thanks to Anna. I also need to practice with those seeds as well...
I have a long way to go I guess...
After standing in one position and swinging the sword over 10000 times. I started to grasp something... A faint energy that I still can't grasp.
Man. I even started sweating. That took a while...
I used a simple cleaning spell using water, then sat down on the ground. Fist on my chin as I contemplated.
Suddenly, Yuki came out of nowhere and sat on my lap. "Whatcha thinking about?" her arms around my neck. Her fragrance struck my nose...
"I'm thinking about how I can use my elemental seeds. Can you teach me, love?" I said While stroking her tail.
"Nnnhh~! Yeah~, just like that~...".
I spanked her. "Ahhnn~! Husband... Wanna do it..." Dammit. This woman...
"First teach me how to use your fire! We'll bang later, okay?".
Yuki pouted cutely at first. But then she beamed happily.
"OUR fire is special. It can help you learn Illusion laws as well. It's mystical like that I guess." Yuki stood up and started talking about how this flame is pretty much broken. Not only is it fiercer than normal flames. It can also bring insights into Illusion laws. The flames are too hot, That it can even hypnotize and disorient. I stood flabbergasted at this revelation.
"Fufufu~! Your cute expression is really making me horny~..." Yuki said seductively.
"Please continue. I really want to practice it!" I ignored her and she just pouted. After that she gave me, a booklet containing techniques and circulation instructions. It was named Infernal Fox Crimson Flames Cultivation manual. I frowned a little when I read it.
" This is... a unique method... Who and how did someone come up with this?" I asked Yuki earnestly. Yuki showed a sad smile.
I unconsciously brought her to my embrace. My Yuki never showed this kind of emotion on her face. It truly pained me...
"I'm sorry if I upset you." I said. Then Yuki only put her head on my chest While I pat her head. Then she showed me her bright smile.
"You didn't ' upset me. You never did or said anything that upset me, nor will you ever upset me~. I just remembered my mother... My family before you..." Yuki said. At the end her sad smile came back... And it hurts seeing it...
"Can you tell me about your family? If you want to." I summoned a chair and sat her on my lap. Yuki put her ear to my chest. Finding comfort in my heartbeat. That beats in love for her...
"My mother was a nomad. She left her clan in search of adventure and love… In her travels she came upon an inheritance of one of our fox ancestors. A magical beast by the name of Infernal Demon Fox. She won in her trials and became the inheritor, granting her greater power and prowess against her peers on the same cultivation level. But… my mother still hasn't found her love until later in her travels." Yuki closed her eyes as she recounted the story of her mother, I was charmed by her melodious voice…
"My father was another Demifox like my mother. If they weren't, I wouldn't have been here." Yuki smiled at me as caressed my cheek. I held her hand and kissed it.
"Mother found him struggling against bandits. He was lucky since mom didn't like it when one of her people were ganged upon like that. So, she helped him. Papa was so grateful that he swore loyalty to her. Mother dismissed him at first, but in the end he broke through her defenses and they fell in love~." Yuki's smile widened at the mention of their love. It must have brought pleasant memories.
But her smile receded as she remembered more…
"Papa… died. I don't know how, when or why. All I knew was my mother Screamed in home one day with an aghast face, she couldn't believe it at first but the connection between her and my father was severed, undoubtedly so…" connection?
Yuki saw my confused face, I was looking away when I felt her hand move my face to hers. " We of the fox clan put the most value on love… we live to love, Jason. Our souls entwine with our lovers. It strengthens us, embolden us, and helps us in everything. So imagine what happens when you lose your soulmate… your world shatters. Everything becomes dull, all you do hold no purpose… It happened to mom… she was pregnant with my little brother… he was born weak… mama tried her best… I tried my best! But… it was never meant to be…" I held Yuki closed to my chest as she wept hot tears…
"Mama couldn't even name him… so I had to give him a name. so I named him Haru… I wanted him to be a light for my mother to keep going! To stay with me and get over her grief! But… he died… my sweet little brother died in my arms… peacefully… but it still left me devastated… mama's tears were already dried since papa's death. But she cried in horrific agony as she held Haru and buried him…"
"In the end, mother called for the elven mistress to take me away with her. They were friends after all… mama died soon after…"
… I didn't know what to say…
"I'm telling you this, Jason. Because I want you to know how much you mean to me." I looked up at Yuki Tears-stained eyes. And I was mesmerized…
"There is no life after you, my love. No meaning. No purpose. Nothing. I have found you in this life… and I can't bear to lose you again.".
We returned to her room. I spent the night cuddling her, whispering soft words of affirmation and love to her. We were spooning when she turned to face me. And I was enchanted by her sweet smile.
"I was five at most when the elven mistress brought you in. You were such a cute little baby~. I spent some nights sleeping in the bed next to you. I saw my little brother in you… and I swore to protect and care for you till you awoke from your slumber, and even after that." I caressed Yuki's hair. Taking in her scent as I kissed her forehead.
"Thank you, Yuki. For taking care of me. I wouldn't be who I am and where I am without you. Without the mistress, Edna, Anna, Nisha, Christina, Nora and Bella. Without you all I wouldn't have the strength to move forward. To come back here. To my family. To my Yuki." We kissed and hugged after that. Embracing each other as our passion ignited once more.
" When someone of my species loses their Soul mate. Their will to live disappears with them. I think that is truly romantic~! And I truly resonate with that. There is no life after you, my love. My Soul mate~." I held my Yuki's chin.
"I will never leave you. Nor will I ever allow you to lose your will to live. Even if I die. I will come back. Believe in that. Believe that I will always love you. My Yuki. My Vixen.". We kissed intimately after that. Affirming our love once again.
That night in Yuki's room. We had a more passionate time than our first time Together. Our bodies joined in complete harmony. Our souls resonated. A True Soul connection formed between us. Its not even a lie to say that I love her now as much as I love Edna. Our tongues never wanted for separation. Our sexes matched each others rhythm. Our first union was animalistic. Filled with desire and lust. Love was there. But now. Its like it was the only thing uniting us. Making us whole…
We laid in bed in each others embrace. Just looking at each other. We didn't' know how many times we reached heaven. We never kept count. Just crossing hands and gazing upon each other brought immense satisfaction. We made a promise to have children after ascension to a higher Realm. That would be for the best. Since we needed to make use of our time here in this plane to the fullest. It would be harder for a human and a demifox to procreate here after all…
"I need to tell you something… I have to go to my clans ancestral grounds. They invited me to be their young mistress. It will help me immensely. Body Cultivation of our species can only be cultivated there…"
It was like needles stabbing through my heart… I never want to separate from her or anyone I love…
" It will hurt me more to see you sad… Please don't make that expression in front of me… I beg of you… "Yuki sobbed a little. I kissed her hand.
" I cant help it… I never want to separate from anyone I love… " I smiled wryly.
" Then I wont go! If it will hurt you then I wont go! " Yuki said. I was heartened to see her care for me…
" But that would be unfair to you, Right? I want you to pursue your cultivation. It will make you stronger and extends your lifespan. So that we can live for eternity together. I may be selfish. But I want what's best for you as well…".
"I love you, Jason. That's Why I need to catch up to you. I mean, come on! Middle Martial Spirit Realm? Diamond Body Realm? And even your soul is in the Crescent Bloom Realm? I have to make some sacrifice if I want to catch up to you… So a little bit of separation is worth it… If it means I can stand by your side. Facing the world with pride~. " Yuki kissed me after that. Starting a few more rounds…