Chapter 59

Chapter 59

Cultivation Through Copulation.

Episode 59: Elder Han Ryeo-un (3)

Ding!

[Intercourse confirmed. Compatible Dual Cultivation method detected. What would you like to copy?]

[1. Spiritual Root 2. Comprehension 3. Ability 4. Vitality]

First of all, even though I’ve reached the Foundation Establishment Stage, the ability absorption through sex hasn’t changed. I can still absorb Spiritual Root, Comprehension, Ability, and Vitality.

However, I had figured that the ability absorption becomes easier and more precise.

But, copy?

Does this mean if there’s a compatible Dual Cultivation Technique, it’s copying?

Spiritual Roots can be fully copied, Comprehension can be shared, one Ability can be shared, and Vitality… It’s like the level increase you get from a typical Dual Cultivation Technique?

The Vital Qi gained from a typical Dual Cultivation Technique is obtained through Vital Qi exchange, with absorption efficiency being about half of half?

Spiritual Root, Comprehension, and Ability have their own merits, but Vitality’s merit has decreased.

Still, in terms of Comprehension and Ability, the merit is outstanding. It’s because it’s copying without taking it from the other person. And, since Vitality is also copied, it’s practically like copying the other party’s level.

Hmm, Elder Han from Jade Maiden Peak is famous for her exceptional Comprehension.

She is a renowned elder for having reached the Core Formation stage despite possessing a mere Four Spiritual Root.

Then there’s only one choice.

Let’s go with Comprehension!

Vitality can wait! Right now, stabilizing my level is more important than increasing it!

Ding!

Name: Lee Yuk-gyeong (Han Sang-sik)

Comprehension: Supreme

Stage: (Threefold) Foundation Establishment Early Stage

Ability: Harvesting Yin to Replenish Yang, Plunder, Foreseeing Fist, Fire Control, Cultivation Obsession, Spatial Perception

Trait: Single Spiritual Root (Metal)

Oh, wow, I feel like my mind is clearer and I’m getting smarter.

The intermediate-high Comprehension rising to the Supreme level felt like a lifeless object gaining spiritual awareness. Such was the significant difference in Comprehension.

Although intermediate-high was certainly a commendable Comprehension, the Supreme level was on a different dimension.

His now Supreme-level Comprehension allowed him to instantly memorize the room techniques filling all six walls.

They were absorbed at a glance and etched into the mind.

Then, the body was adjusted according to their guidance.

As expected, Ryeo-un, with her exceptional Comprehension, was already adjusting her posture as led by the room techniques. Her adept posture adjustments finally aligned perfectly with Yuk-gyeong.

The two, with their extraordinary Comprehension, acted as if they had practiced the Bed Chamber Arts1for decades from the start.

“Huff, huff…”

“Ahh, ah! Ahah!”

Attempting the Bed Chamber Arts, a unique rhythm could be felt. Swaying the hips in tune with that rhythm naturally led to the circulation of internal energy and Vital Qi.

The two trained while having sex.

This created even greater pleasure.

“There, there, it feels so good!”

“Here? Here?”

Yuk-gyeong targeted Ryeo-un’s erogenous zones in response to her reactions.

They continued practicing the Dual Cultivation Technique as instructed, but soon, with their outstanding Comprehension, they began to refine the method in a better direction.

Towards a direction overflowing with more pleasure, where Vital Qi and internal energy circulated better.

In truth, this wasn’t about rewriting the entire Dual Cultivation Technique but optimizing it.

The remarkable ability to select and reassemble the Dual Cultivation Technique was a skill that could only be demonstrated when two individuals with the highest level of Comprehension met and practiced it.

Splish, splash, splish!

A moist and sticky sound emanated from the junction of the two bodies.

Ryeo-un was releasing fluids as if all the moisture in her body was being drained, and Yuk-gyeong was also unable to escape from those fluids.

“Ha, this is driving me crazy.”

“Mm, mm! Haang!”

Her pussy was stimulating Yuk-gyeong’s cock, and the juices helped make the process slick.

Yuk-gyeong could no longer hold back the rising urge to ejaculate. He also sensed from Ryeo-un’s reactions that she was about to reach her climax as well.

Simultaneously, they both reached their peak.

“Ugh! Ugh! I’m coming!”

“Come, come for me! Haah!”

Yuk-gyeong collapsed onto Ryeo-un, and she embraced him tightly. Both shuddered as they savored the pleasure of their simultaneous climax.

The two of them held each other for a long time, feeling each other’s warmth.

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After the frantic sex ended, an indescribable awkwardness filled the space between them.

What they had embraced, kissed, and sucked on became a thing of the past. Like a man and woman who spent the night fueled by alcohol, Ryeo-un and Yuk-gyeong awkwardly picked up their clothes.

Ryeo-un dressed much faster than Yuk-gyeong.

Then, as she watched Yuk-gyeong getting dressed, she suddenly felt embarrassed and turned her head slightly.

No matter if it was due to an aphrodisiac, having relations with a disciple as an elder… If word got out, she wouldn’t be able to hold her head up.

But the deed was already done, and regretting it wouldn’t change anything.

Ryeo-un, trying to regain her elder’s dignity, put on a solemn expression and spoke to Yuk-gyeong.

“Aren’t you the Single Spiritual Root owner of the Sect?”

“That’s how everyone seems to call me.”

Yuk-gyeong nodded while fastening his clothes.

Ryeo-un, now fully dressed, asked,

“When did you reach the Foundation Establishment stage? You were definitely at the Qi Condensation stage. That’s why I told the Foundation Disciples to keep a good watch over you…”

Now, it seems that Yuk-gyeong should be the one protecting the Foundation Disciples rather than being protected by them. Judging by his aura, he was close to the mid-Foundation stage, almost at the level of an inner sect advanced disciple.

Elder Han had only one direct disciple. The others were either named disciples or just inner sect disciples.

So, Yuk-gyeong was considered one of the strongest among the Dark Moon Sect disciples who participated this time.

“I somehow reached the Foundation Establishment stage. It just happened somehow.”

Somehow? Is there really anyone who just somehow reaches the Foundation Establishment stage?

To an ordinary person, Yuk-gyeong’s words would sound deceitful. Reaching the Foundation Establishment stage just like that.

However, Elder Han Ryeo-un, who reached the Core Formation stage, a genius in Comprehension, and achieved it at the age of over 150 years, could understand Yuk-gyeong.

But that didn’t mean Elder Han had anything special to say in response to Yuk-gyeong’s claim that he somehow reached the Foundation Establishment stage.

After a long silence.

Ryeo-un suddenly said,

“I will not take you as my disciple.”

A master-disciple relationship after having sex? Having been intimate once, what’s stopping them from doing it again if they stay close? That would be a scandal. For a disciple to be engaging in such acts with his master, someone akin to a parent.

Would the Dark Moon Sect stand by and watch such a scandal?

Ryeo-un’s declaration of not taking him as a disciple was, in a way, expected.

Judging by Ryeo-un’s tone, it seemed like she was indicating she wouldn’t form any other kind of relationship either. Anyway, a master-disciple relationship would be difficult.

Yuk-gyeong nodded calmly.

It’s a bit disappointing. The thrilling and exciting situation of continuing a sexual relationship even after forming a master-disciple bond would be electrifying.

“As you please.”

At Yuk-gyeong’s cool response, Elder Han nitpicked unnecessarily.

“How insolent to an elder.”

“As you say, Elder Mama2.”

At Yuk-gyeong’s ridiculous reply, Elder Han stifled a laugh and snorted.

“Hmph, I wonder which elder would take in a brat like you. But there are elders who want to take you in as a Single Spirit Root owner.”

Especially Elder Geum. He is said to be the strongest among the elders, having reached the late stage of Core Formation.

Ryeo-un didn’t tell Yuk-gyeong that many elders wanted to take him in, thinking it might make him smug.

“Doesn’t the Jang family oppose of it? Aren’t they holding the elders tightly?”

“What does the Jang family matter? There are many elders who don’t participate in that faction play. The Elder Bu you serve now is one of them.”

“Why did Elder Bu take me in as a herbal attendant? Wasn’t that when the Jang family looked down on me the most? No matter how talented I am, it shouldn’t have been an easy decision.”

This had been something I was curious about for a long time.

What was Elder Bu’s motive for picking him? Was it really just because of his Fire Control ability?

Would an elder really take on a full-time herbal attendant just for one talent?

If it was truly only for talent, he could have left him as a regular herbal attendant, but declaring him a full-time herbal attendant meant he was willing to take on political burdens regarding Yuk-gyeong.

This wasn’t a simple matter. It was akin to saying he would become his custodian.

To become an elder, one must be politically savvy and discerning, so if Elder Bu was truly obsessed only with pills, he would never have been able to sit in the elder’s seat. Especially at the Foundation Establishment stage, it’s impossible without political calculations.

Why did Elder Bu take on the burden of Yuk-gyeong?

“It’s not just about being overconfident. Yes, it wasn’t an easy decision. Elder Bu… Perhaps he was following the will of the Elder Hall.”

The Elder Hall?

Oh, is that place where the old man lying on the bed is the Elder Hall? He did seem like some great person, so he was an elder.

Yuk-gyeong finally felt like his questions were being answered.

“So it was because the Elder Hall ordered it.”

Damn it. I thought it was because he liked me, but it was because the higher-ups ordered it?

Yuk-gyeong had shared a long personal connection with Elder Bu. That time must have left an indelible mark on both Yuk-gyeong and Elder Bu.

But realizing that those times were orchestrated by the Elder Hall gave him a sense of betrayal.

“Would Elder Bu really do something just because he was told to? If he didn’t like you, Elder Bu would never have taken you in as an herbal attendant, even if it killed him.”

Hmm, that was true too.

Would Elder Bu, with his personality, have accepted something he hated and pretended to like it? Wouldn’t he have stubbornly resisted, saying he’d rather die than do it?

Even with the Elder Hall, Elder Bu wasn’t someone who was greatly bound by authority.

Thinking this, Yuk-gyeong felt warmth in his heart.

In the end, Elder Bu took me in because he genuinely liked me.

Such an irresistible personal charm.

“That’s true. Elder Bu is never completely honest, after all.”

Footnotes:

1: TL/N: Kama Sutra~~~ ↩️

2: TL/N: ‘Mama’ was an honorific title and was only used for people in the royal lineage in Korea when it was still a kingdom ↩️