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Shawn Young was still unsatisfied. With a smug flip, he thrust his hips and quickened his pace, driving Lilian Grace to moan and cry out. In no time, he sent her soaring to cloud nine again, leaving her limp and breathless, unable to speak. Yet Shawn's fierce weapon remained proudly upright, showing no signs of stopping. Gasping, Lilian Grace waved her hand, signaling she had no strength left to continue.
At this moment, Shawn could clearly feel his 'combat power' had risen again. Ever since returning from Afghanistan, he noticed that while his abilities hadn't increased much, those life-and-death experiences on the battlefield were invaluable and couldn't be gained through training alone. Moreover, he was gradually learning to control his emotions.
“Oh—you big bad guy, how are you getting more and more ferocious? You're going to break all my bones!” Lilian Grace, drenched in fragrant sweat, panted seductively, her eyes full of charm.
‘Hehe—I don’t know either. Seeing you so beautiful, with such an amazing figure and soft skin, I just get excited. Don’t you like it?” Shawn Young replied, wrapping Lilian Grace in his arms, his hands greedily roaming her body. He was now quite smooth with these cheesy lines, finally realizing that in a couple’s world, the more mushy talk, the better it feels.
“Mmm—of course I do!” Lilian Grace squinted her eyes, enjoying his affection.
“If you like it, how about another round?” Shawn Young grinned mischievously.
“Ah—oh—no, not now—I really don’t have any strength left!” Lilian Grace cried out in alarm.
“Hehe—got it, I’m just joking! Silly girl—” Shawn Young kissed Lilian Grace’s rosy cheek and smiled.
“Big bad guy, you just love bullying me, hmph! When I build my foundation and master a few spells, I’ll make sure to deal with you properly!” Lilian Grace pretended to be angry, pouting cutely.
Shawn Young suddenly remembered something and said to Lilian Grace, "Oh right, Lilian, after practicing the Twin Spirit Rite, I noticed you’ve already built a small foundation. You should be able to focus and gather energy now. Let me teach you how—try it and see if it works."
"Really? Let’s try it right away!" Lilian Grace said excitedly.
"Yep, sit cross-legged and follow my instructions. Relax your body, control your breathing—slow, then quick, and then—" Shawn Young taught Lilian Grace the method for gathering true energy in the simplest way possible. After a period of practicing the Twin Spirit Rite, he could feel that her meridians had opened up quite a bit, making her fully capable of gathering true energy. He then passed on to her a cultivation method perfectly suited for her: the Lady’s Crucible ‘Phoenix Mystique Method.’
This Lady’s Crucible ‘Phoenix Mystique Method’ was a Daoist technique lost since the late Han dynasty, created by the immortal priestess Flora while cultivating on Mount Kunlun. Because Priestess Flora exchanged techniques with Elder Thomas, the Phoenix Mystique Method was recorded in the Codex of Ascension as a special Daoist method for refining the Lady’s Elixir. Practicing it alongside the Twin Spirit Rite made it even more effective! Shawn couldn’t help but wonder if Elder Thomas and Priestess Flora also ‘cultivated together’ for mutual progress. After all, Daoist dual cultivation is a mystical practice that harmonizes yin and yang and the forces of nature.
Sure enough, after Lilian Grace ran a small cycle of the Phoenix Mystique Method, she could gather some true energy into her dantian. Her hands even began to emit a faint red glow, radiating out in a half-meter range—the unique feature of the Phoenix Mystique Method.
After finishing her practice, Lilian Grace was overjoyed. She cried out, "Oh, oh! This is amazing! It feels so good to have true energy! Does this mean I can cast those magical spells like you?"
Shawn Young smiled and reminded her, "Lilian, you’ve got a good foundation. The Phoenix Mystique Method is made for refining the Lady’s Elixir. To master spellcasting, you need to gather enough true energy and learn the hand seals and incantations. You’ll have to keep practicing for a while to really get it, so don’t rush—take your time. Also, keep your cultivation a secret and don’t let anyone know when you’re practicing. I don’t want others finding out!"
"Okay, I got it. You’re so good to me, hehe—" Lilian Grace gave Shawn Young a sweet kiss.
Just then, Lilian Grace’s phone rang from her purse by the bed. She checked it and exclaimed, "Huh? It’s a message from Rainie Cheng—she’s coming from Hong Kong for business and wants to visit me. She’s asking where I am so she can come find me!"
"Uh—Rainie’s coming to Nanming City?" Shawn Young was startled, and Rainie Cheng’s graceful figure instantly flashed through his mind.
Just then, Lilian Grace’s phone buzzed again. She looked at it and said, "Yeah, that’s right! Huh—Rainie Cheng sent another message, urging me to hurry home. She specifically said she doesn’t want to see you! What’s going on? Is there some misunderstanding between you and Rainie?"
"Uh—what misunderstanding could I have with her? I have no idea! Why wouldn’t she want to see me?!" Shawn Young asked, feeling a bit frustrated. He secretly thought it was probably because he’d been out of touch all week and Rainie Cheng was upset. Clearly, this woman needed some soothing.
"I don’t know either. She made a point of reminding me in her message. Sigh—I was actually planning to take you to see Rainie together, since we’ve been through so much! No idea how you managed to upset her!" Lilian Grace sighed.
"Uh—I really don’t know what I did to upset her. When you see her, help me ask what’s going on!" Shawn Young said.
"Okay, I’ll try to find out! I’ll call the family driver to pick me up—it should only take a few minutes. I’ll shower first, then go meet Rainie. It’s still early, so what are you planning to do tonight?" Lilian Grace climbed out of bed and headed toward the bathroom, asking Shawn Young as she walked.
"Uh—I’ll just hang out here alone for now! Tomorrow, I need to investigate what’s going on with Joanna Gong’s family. I’ll walk you out first." Shawn Young said, still lying on the bed.
"Alright then!" After calling the family’s driver, Lilian Grace went into the bathroom to shower.
As soon as Lilian Grace entered the bathroom, Shawn Young suddenly caught a glimpse of a shadow flickering on the second floor. He was startled and about to shout, when he saw the person upstairs quietly make a 'shush' gesture at him. Looking closer, he realized it was Rainie Cheng!