"What are you starting?" Huang Ye asked, puzzled.

"Of course, it's the Dual Cultivation technique. Come on, I'm ready," Tang Xin said, starting to undress.

"Wait!" Huang Ye quickly stopped Tang Xin's actions.

He looked at Tang Xin strangely. This girl really made up her mind, daring to do anything. The temptation of becoming immortal was indeed great.

"Are you sure you're mentally prepared? You will lose your Primordial Yin."

"Even without the technique, I'm willing. But I'll evaluate you more and wait for you to marry me with a grand ceremony."

"Then why not use it now?"

"I'm about to become a cultivator, why bother with those mundane rituals?"

"Alright, you're bold."

"But we can't do it here. Once the technique starts, I'll completely lose control and won't know what I'm doing."

"You'll be in pain at the beginning. Only when your body adapts to the Qi Flow can you enjoy it."

"During this phase, we might be loud, and the neighbors could hear us."

"Ah! We can't do it here. If others find out, I'd be too embarrassed to face anyone."

Tang Xin buttoned her clothes back up.

"There's no rush. We'll wait until we find a suitable place."

"If all else fails, we can go to the dense forest east of the academy."

"You jerk, how can my first time be there?"

Huang Ye scratched his head. It did seem inappropriate, not even a bed sheet.

"Then let's wait. Going to an inn isn't ideal either."

"If it really doesn't work, we'll confess to my father. If you can prove yourself, you can read his ancient texts."

"He won't show those texts to outsiders, but as his son-in-law and a cultivator, he'll let you see them."

"You think that'll work?"

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"It should, but the problem is proving you're a cultivator. Can you use elements?"

"Not yet, but soon."

"Old Hu and I have planned to secretly copy the academy's cultivation text."

"What cultivation text? What copying?"

"Uh, you don't know the academy has a cultivation technique?"

"I didn't know. I've been at the academy for a while and never heard of such a text."

"That's normal. Even Old Hu, who's been at the academy for so long, finds it hard to see the technique, so he asked me to help."

"When I say copy, I mean he'll borrow it for a while, and I'll memorize it during that time."

"Why secretly? Can't he just let you see it?"

"I'm not sure. Maybe even Old Hu is watched when he reads it, and his time is limited."

"He's a mortal, practicing Internal Skill. Why steal a cultivation technique?"

"Why so many questions?" Huang Ye said impatiently.

"I'm just curious," Tang Xin stuck out her tongue.

"Curiosity killed the cat."

"I don't know the reason either. He asked me to do it, so I reluctantly agreed."

"Pfft!"

"You reluctantly agreed? I bet you were thrilled when you heard about it."

"Friends don't reveal each other's secrets."

"You're probably the only one who can memorize a book in such a short time."

"That's right, your husband is something else."

"By the way, even though we've confirmed our relationship, you know my situation. Let's not get too close until I sort things out."

"Need my help?"

"No, it's my own issue."

"If the one against you is the City Lord, can you handle him?"

"I guess I was right. Not now, but after our Dual Cultivation and getting the technique, I think I can."

"Tell me what you know. If the City Lord is the mastermind, I won't let him go."

Tang Xin shared everything her father told her with Huang Ye. It was still an uncertain situation, just suspicions.

"You little rascal, I'll talk to my father about us. Let's Dual Cultivate soon."

"Alright, we'll act on both fronts. I'm just not sure when I can get the technique."

"I don't have True Qi, only Spiritual Energy. I wonder if your father can tell the difference."

"Let me check your pulse and see what I feel."

Huang Ye offered his wrist, and Tang Xin checked it for a while, then shook her head.

"I can feel Qi Flow in you, but I can't tell if it's True Qi or Spiritual Energy."

"We'll have to see. My transformation isn't something ordinary martial artists can achieve. Hopefully, that'll convince your dad."

"We can only try."

"Alright, I'm heading back."

"Mm! Stay safe, there are Martial Kings everywhere."

"Don't worry, your husband isn't just for show. Those Martial Kings don't concern me."

"The courtyard ahead is where Old Hu lives."

"Uh! Then I'll leave through the back window!"

Tang Xin laughed out loud.

"I thought you weren't afraid of anything."

"I'm not, but it's not good if he finds out."

"Alright, just be careful."

Huang Ye pushed open the back window and disappeared into the darkness.

Tang Xin was so excited she couldn't sleep all night. The allure of becoming a cultivator was too great; just thinking about it made her happy.

Old Hu watched Huang Ye leave with a strange look.

Who is this? His strength isn't weak. I didn't expect the little girl to sneak around here. She's got guts.

None of the peak Martial Kings at the academy have this qualification. Who among the young could have such power?

Could it be the new instructor from the Swordsmanship class?

I haven't heard of any connection between them. It's really odd.

These young people are so open, not even married and already fooling around together.

Little Tang, your daughter is really something.

Huang Ye returned to his dormitory to find the lights still on.

The three were chatting animatedly, but when they saw Huang Ye enter, they all fell silent.

They all looked at Huang Ye in disbelief.

"Boss, that was quick!" Feng Yun exclaimed.

"Yeah, didn't expect your stamina to be so poor," Yu Jianlin added.

"What nonsense, go to sleep."

The three immediately returned to their beds, and Huang Ye continued his meditation.

"Boss, we rarely see you sleep. Aren't you tired?"

"When I meditate, it's like sleeping."

But in his heart, he thought, Damn it, I'm a cultivator now. How can I be like you ordinary folks?

"Boss, you're really dedicated. With your drive, those academy geniuses will be under your feet in the future."

"You underestimate me. No need to wait for the future; call them now, and I'll take them down one by one."

"Boss, you're not fooling us, are you?"

"Why would I fool you?"

"Boss, there's someone you must take down, completely," Feng Huateng said.

"Oh, who?"

"His name is He Bin, from the Swordsmanship class. We have an irreconcilable feud, but I can't take revenge in this life."

"Him again."

"Boss, you know him?"

"Not personally, but I've heard of him. Someone told me to watch out for him."

"Boss, you should be cautious. He's Jiang Yun's backer, even worse than Jiang Yun, rotten to the core," Yu Jianhua said.

"What grudge do you have with him?" Huang Ye looked at Feng Huateng.