Many children, many blessings; a stunningly beautiful wife is given to you right from the start.

The night was as dark as ink.

Inside Qin Ruxue's boudoir, the candlelight flickered uneasily, casting two entangled figures onto the wall.

The air still carried the delicate fragrance of the precious medicinal herbs from the bathtub, yet it was mixed with an even more ambiguous and heart-pounding atmosphere.

Qin Ruxue finally regained a bit of strength and struggled to put on her disheveled clothes.

But her disheveled sideburns and her pretty face, still flushed red as if it could drip blood, silently told the story of what had happened not long ago.

She gripped the "Lianhua Sword" that Lin Mo had given her tightly in her hand; the cold tip of the sword was pressed precisely against Lin Mo's throat.

The sword was trembling slightly because of its owner's extreme shame and indignation.

In contrast, Lin Mo was shirtless, his well-defined muscles faintly visible in the candlelight.

Lin Mo raised his hands in a gesture of surrender.

"My wife, calm down, calm down."

"Murdering one's husband is a grave crime, punishable by being drowned in a pig cage."

He paused, then added a sentence.

"Besides, isn't it a bit unethical to use the sword I gave you to kill me?"

"Shut up! You shameless scoundrel!"

Qin Ruxue's beautiful eyes were practically spitting fire, and her teeth were clenched so tightly they made a grinding sound.

Her mind was currently in a complete uproar.

Shame, anger, resentment...

Countless emotions surged through my chest.

Yet, amidst these emotions, a strange feeling, one that she herself wished she could strangle, was quietly spreading.

It was a feeling of powerlessness after one's body has been completely conquered, and a thrill that made her heart race.

These two feelings intertwined, leaving her completely confused and unsure of what to do next.

Kill him with one sword?

But...but...

She couldn't bring herself to do it.

Lin Mo found it amusing to look at her, who was on the verge of tears but was trying to maintain a fierce demeanor, but he kept a straight face.

Instead of retreating, he moved even closer to meet the sword's edge, his Adam's apple almost touching the tip.

"My wife, I know it's hard for you to understand my good intentions right now."

Lin Mo spoke, his tone extremely sincere.

"But let me explain. What happened just now wasn't something I did on impulse to take advantage of you."

"I'm helping you, helping you become stronger! Haven't you felt any changes happening to your body?"

"I'll turn into you, you big-headed devil!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Ruxue's anger flared up even more.

Variety?

Aside from being so badly tormented by this bastard that I can barely walk, what else has changed?!

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. This bastard had taken over her body and still dared to spout nonsense here!

Does he really think he's some kind of naive and innocent older sister who can be easily fooled with just a few words?

It’s so deceiving!

"I'll kill you, you filthy bastard who spouts nothing but lies!"

Enraged, Qin Ruxue disregarded everything else and, as if possessed, swung the sword she was holding against Lin Mo's throat towards an empty space to the side!

She just wanted to vent, to smash something to quell her anger!

however--

"Buzz!"

A pale red sword aura suddenly detached from the sword and, like a red lightning bolt, instantly ripped through the air!

"Clang—!"

A loud bang.

The mahogany eight-immortal table not far away, used to hold tea sets, cracked in response to the sound.

It was neatly split in two, and broken pieces of wood and porcelain fell to the ground with a clatter.

The entire room fell silent instantly.

Qin Ruxue was stunned.

She stared blankly at the sword in her hand, then at the table that had been split in two, her mind completely blank.

This... I did this?

Lin Mo was also stunned.

Holy crap?

Sword energy being released outwards?

Are you kidding me?!

Previously, my dual cultivation with Su Qingyue was simply to improve her skin, make her body stronger, and incidentally enhance her appearance.

Why did Qin Ruxue's style suddenly change, like fast-forwarding into a fantasy channel?

Has this awakened some strange attribute?

Lin Mo had a sudden thought and immediately opened Qin Ruxue's panel.

[Beauty]: Qin Ruxue

Status: Included

【Beauty Rating】: 94/100 (Eyes sparkling like stars)

[Intimacy Level]: 82/100 (Enjoying Bathing in Water)

[Exclusive Talent]: Unyielding (Not Activated)

[Activation Condition]: Have Qin Ruxue dress up in a sexy dancer outfit and dance for you. (Incomplete)

[Talent Effect]: After activation, the host gains the "Resilient" physique, which can greatly reduce damage caused by physical means such as sharp blades, blunt weapons, fists and feet.

On the panel.

Aside from the fact that the intimacy level soared from 70 to 82 due to the thrilling "bathing pleasure" just now, the talent section is still grayed out.

Nothing has changed.

Could it be that the "Dragon and Phoenix Auspiciousness Technique" produces different effects depending on the different physical constitutions of the dual cultivation partners?

Su Qingyue is a gentle beauty, so she is good at beauty and skincare.

Qin Ruxue is the daughter of a military family, so... her combat power has skyrocketed?

Hmm...that's interesting!

Seeing Qin Ruxue still standing there, stunned by her own transformation, Lin Mo knew that his opportunity had arrived.

He immediately lunged forward.

"Don't come any closer!"

As Qin Ruxue saw him approach, she instinctively raised her sword again, but Lin Mo grabbed her wrist and gently pressed the sword down.

Lin Mo's expression was more serious than ever before.

"Don't move, sit down, close your eyes, and focus on feeling your dantian and meridians. See if you notice anything different?"

Qin Ruxue was taken aback.

Looking at Lin Mo's serious face, which showed no hint of a joke, she was still both angry and annoyed.

But the fact that the sword just shattered the table from a distance is truly unbelievable.

After hesitating for a long time, she glared at Lin Mo with shame and indignation, but finally obeyed and sat cross-legged on the bed, closing her captivating phoenix eyes.

"How is it? Can you feel anything?"

Lin Mo patiently guided him.

Qin Ruxue held her breath and focused her mind into her body.

Soon, her beautiful eyebrows furrowed slightly.

In her perception, it seemed that something had indeed appeared inside her body.

It was a wisp of extremely fine, hair-like red energy that was slowly flowing through her meridians.

Wherever this airflow passed, it felt warm and incredibly comfortable.

Some of the old injuries and ailments she had accumulated from years of martial arts practice, which even the old doctors couldn't cure, actually felt a tingling, numb sensation as they were being repaired under the influence of this energy flow!

How...how is this possible?!

Qin Ruxue's heart was filled with turmoil.

She suddenly opened her eyes, looked at Lin Mo, and her voice was filled with undisguised shock.

"A strand of red thread is moving through my body; it seems to be... healing my old wounds."

Red threads...

really!

Lin Mo felt relieved; it seemed that his vital energy had entered her body through dual cultivation.

And because of her martial arts physique, this peculiar enhancement effect occurred.

This is a sure win!

"The sword energy I just unleashed... was it really because... because you... did that to me just now?"

As soon as she asked the question, Qin Ruxue's cheeks flushed again, but her eyes were unusually serious.

"certainly!"

Seeing that she had completely wavered, Lin Mo immediately straightened his back, his face righteous and awe-inspiring.

"And let me tell you, this is just the beginning!"

"As long as we train diligently in the future, let alone sword energy, you'll be able to shatter boulders with your bare hands, punch tigers in the southern mountains, and kick dragons in the northern sea—none of that will be a dream!"

As Lin Mo spoke, he skillfully steered the conversation back to the important matter they had discussed earlier.

"Only then can I truly entrust the defense of Dingbei Prefecture to you with complete peace of mind!"

"Just think about it, when you make a move, your sword energy will stretch for dozens of meters. Who would dare to cause trouble in our house? Those petty scoundrels would have to run away whenever they see you!"

Lin Mo's words instantly elevated the entire matter to a higher level.

Qin Ruxue, a complete martial arts fanatic, was utterly swayed by Lin Mo.

In her mind, she unconsciously began to imagine herself greatly improving her skills, bringing her sword from the west, slaying all her enemies, and turning Dingbei Prefecture into an impregnable fortress.

For a moment, she even forgot to investigate Lin Mo's "crimes".

Looking at Lin Mo's serious face, she had an absurd thought for the first time.

perhaps……

It wasn't entirely for...that kind of thing?

Seeing Qin Ruxue's absent-minded and gleaming eyes, Lin Mo knew that the fish had taken the bait and it was time to reel it in.

He cleared his throat, a perfectly measured look of worry on his face, and sighed.

"However... my technique also has a flaw."

"What defect?"

Qin Ruxue's heart immediately jumped, and she anxiously pressed for answers.

Lin Mo stroked his chin and slowly spoke:

"My practice emphasizes 'mutual understanding and harmony of yin and yang'."

"But to be honest, the compatibility between us is far from sufficient. So the effect just now was only half the result of our efforts."

He pointed to the pile of table wreckage on the ground.

"You see, it was because you were so intent on killing me that your inner energy surged and you lost control, smashing the table."

"If this were pointed at someone, wouldn't it cause a huge disaster?"

"To perfectly control this power, and even make it stronger, we must... deepen our bond and improve our compatibility."

"you……!"

Qin Ruxue's face flushed instantly, turning red from the base of her neck to the tips of her ears.

She finally realized what was happening and angrily retorted, "You... what else do you want!"

Lin Mo chuckled, finally revealing his true colors.

He leaned close to Qin Ruxue's ear and blew hot air into her ear in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

"It's very simple, my wife."

"For the sake of the family, for everyone, and so that you can become a peerless master as soon as possible..."

"We still need to keep practicing!"

Before she could finish speaking, Qin Ruxue felt dizzy and was once again pinned down by Lin Mo.

With a clang, the "Lianhua Sword" slipped from her limp hand and fell to the ground.

"Lin Mo! You bastard! You're doing it again..."

Her next words were all cut off.

In the boudoir, the candlelight flickered.

This time, Qin Ruxue's resistance seemed...not as intense.

after all,

This is all for cultivation, for the sake of the family.

Yes, that must be it.