On the fourth day after he began Cultivation, Wan Ling finally opened his eyes to Bai Ruoxue not seated too far from him.
Her expression was soft and much warmer than when they first met which felt nice.
More importantly than that, he found himself on the third realm of the Qi gathering stage.
Had he pushed more, he could have entered the fourth realm but he was feeling exhausted after doing nothing but cultivating so he passed on that chance.
Physically he was fine as a matter of fact, his body had grown leaner, his skin fairer and his senses sharper but mentally he felt like he had been forced to do hours of algebra with no end in sight.
Releasing a sigh he rose up, his not so little brother dangling in-between his legs.
Bai Ruoxue, who seemed to have grown accustomed to the sight, went on to scoff.
"Put that thing away would you before I entertain the thought of trimming it down."
"Yes ma’am!"
Fearful for his life, he squished his legs shut and ranned towards his pants to quickly put it on.
As he slowly dressed, Bai Ruoxue released a sigh and rose from her chair.
"I am sorry for doubting your claim!" She apologized to which Wan Ling shrugged.
"Yeah it’s alright. I even knew it came off as suspicious so you have nothing to worry about." He added.
A smile bloomed on Bai Ruoxue lips as she continued.
"Now that you have told me about this technique. What do you want from me?" She asked, already knowing the answer which strangely excited her.
Among the men she had known so far, Wan Ling wasn’t particularly troublesome.
He might be sly but he wasn’t sinister or at least she thought so.
Either way she didn’t see any downside with Dual Cultivating with him.
It was a win-win for them both.
Since growing would benefit them both.
"You already know I want you to be my partner!" He said and placed on his robes.
" I see." Bai Ruoxue sighed and stepped closer.
" As a partner what will you expect from me?" She asked another question.
"Loyalty!"
"In what way?"
"Keep my secrets to yourself kind of way." He explained.
"Is that all?"
"Yes. Why do you expect anything else?" Wan Ling inquired.
"So you won’t mind if I sleep with another man?"
"Are you entraining that thought?" Wan Ling asked not particularly offended.
It wasn’t like Bai Ruoxue was his girlfriend or wife.
This wasn’t a committed relationship but more so two parasites leeching each other.
Dual Cultivation didn’t mean love.
It could evolve into one but right now he didn’t love her and she didn’t love him too.
He couldn’t stop her from seeing someone else.
That would be hypocritical of him given he was planning on doing the same.
So he searched her face for an answer.
"I am not. My desire for sex died decades ago. To me whatever we are going to do is simply a variation of Cultivation. One that I will slowly practice with you until either one of us dies or ascends to the higher realm."
" That’s quite a romantic thing to say." Wan Ling teased and she blushed.
"It’s not." She followed by pouting and crossing her arms quietly.
"Given the nature of our relationship. I will advise you to not fall for me. Most men can’t seem to stop themselves from doing that and the rejection can be quite draining."
"I won’t, I can promise you that." Wang Ling stated and patted the wrinkled parts of his clothing.
" You should be more worried." He stepped closer and grabbed a hold of her waist.
Bai Ruoxue yelped in surprise as she reeled towards him.
A second later, her face was an inch away from his as she found herself staring directly into his violet eyes.
Her face began to heat up again while her breathing grew ragged and desperate.
Wan Ling was surprised to see her melt so fast.
He originally thought of her as an ice princess but she wasn’t one.
She was just a tsundere.
That too had its charms.
" You look cute when you blush." He stated and stroked the sides of her hair.
She leaned in almost like a cat being comforted then a second later she blinked and quickly shoved him back.
If she had exercised her full strength, Wan Ling who was now staggering back was sure he would have blasted through the wall and might have ended up ten blocks away from here.
That thought was terrifying enough for him to stop playing around as he patted his clothing once more and turned to Bai Ruoxue who was slowly regaining her composure which in turn made the area around her cold and very chilling.
"So tell me, when will we meet for our sessions?" She asked and flicked her azure hair back.
"We’ll meet right here. As for the time, whenever you’re ready, contact me and I’ll come." He instructed.
"Very well." She replied seemily in thought after which she turned to leave but...
"Bai Ruoxue can I ask you for a favor?" He stopped her, very tense.
Bai Ruoxue turned back to face him, her posture impatient.
"Make it quick!" She instructed.
Wan Ling patted his chest in relief and began speaking," If you can,please get me some information about the ongoing work of the Wan family. Even the smallest bits of information would be fine."
Bai Ruoxue was left speechless.
This man...he was telling her to spy for him.
If it was any other man she would have slapped them and strangled them to death but given Wan Ling was now valuable to her and she owned him slightly for doubting him.
So she decided to agree.
" Fine. I’ll see what I can get for you. It might take a while though."
" That’s more than enough." Wan Ling smiled softly, his expression filled with gratitude.
"Tsk.... how did I get myself into this mess?"
Feeling more irritated than usual she stepped out grumpily.