The next morning.
In Lin Yun's room, atop the cloud bed.
Feeling the delicate body in his arms trying to rise, Lin Yun instinctively wrapped one hand around her slender, smooth waist, while his other hand tightened around the warm, silky mound of white jade in his palm.
"Oh!"
A soft cry rang beside his ear, accompanied by sweet, orchid-scented breath against the tip of his nose. His eyes flew open to find Nangong Wan's lovely face before him.
Their eyes met. Nangong Wan flushed scarlet and whispered, "Let go already!"
At her words, Lin Yun's lips curved upward, and the hand holding that jade mound gave it a firm kneading.
"Ah-"
Nangong Wan's lips parted in a brief, soft moan. Lin Yun leaned in and kissed her.
Time slipped leisurely by, and before long, afternoon arrived.
Though the unexpected morning exercise had left Nangong Wan rather indignant at first, once she had tasted the marrow, she craved more. After their morning exercise ended, she held Lin Yun back instead, refusing to let him leave. Only after enjoying another hearty lunch did the two finally emerge from the room.
"Ah, Wan'er, we mustn't do this again. Those who cultivate should clear their hearts, still their thoughts, and turn their minds toward the Great Dao. We must never become so immersed in desire," Lin Yun told Nangong Wan, his expression serene and detached.
"Hmph! Fine words. Who was it who wouldn't let me leave this morning?" Nangong Wan gave a soft snort, thoroughly speechless.
"Er, then again, dual cultivation between bonded partners is also a way of cultivating the Dao. As long as neither partner's true yang
or true yin is depleted, and their innate essence remains free of leakage, dual cultivation is beneficial as well." Lin Yun's steps briefly faltered,