Liam, Hye Rin, Soo Min, Joon Ho, and Joon Soek headed to the training ground. The Joon brothers had already achieved the first stage, but they were dedicated to helping Soo Min, who seemed close to her breakthrough.
Soo Min might be the youngest in the bunch, but she was a fast learner. She clearly had talent, but she was mentally weak and easily scared. Despite her fears, she pushed herself, determined to reach the first stage.
Meanwhile, Liam was focusing on Rin's training. He had changed a few things for her so she could concentrate more on what she was lacking. Rin was great at concentrating and handling Qi, but she struggled physically.
It wasn't that Hye Rin was bad. She surely would have reached the first stage if she had one more day. Had she not wasted her time looking after Liam, she would have had a breakthrough, perhaps even before the Joon brothers.
'Yeah, the progress is very slow,' Liam thought to himself, feeling a mix of frustration and anger.
He then checked the 'Diary of a Horny Cultivator,' hoping to find something useful. He was ready to do anything to help Rin achieve the first stage.
He read the index where all the skills and cultivation techniques were listed: 'Qi Enhancement Technique,' 'Muscle Fortification Method,' 'Bone Strengthening Art,' 'Essence Gathering Formula,' and 'Spiritual Refinement Path.'
He read through the index where all the skills and cultivation techniques were listed, scanning the names carefully.
'Hey system, is there not a search feature? Like 'CTRL + F'? I can't afford to waste my time reading all the names when I don't even understand most of the shit.' Liam was growing impatient.
The system responded, "What do you want to search for?"
Liam hesitated for a moment before replying, "I don't know, but I'm desperate. Look for keywords like easy, simple, time-saving, most useful."
The system asked, "Do you want to add all the keywords in one search?"
Liam responded, "Sure," and the system started the search.
Just a second later, the results popped up on the screen. There were a few techniques listed: 'Rapid Qi Circulation,' 'Effortless Muscle Enhancement,' 'Swift Bone Forging,' and 'Instant Essence Absorption.'
Liam thought of buying them, but they were locked because he was at a lower realm. He couldn't access them. And even if he could, they required more than ten thousand XP to unlock the chapters. Liam had neither the realm nor the XP.
Liam was about to close the diary when his gaze fell on the chapter titled 'Dual Cultivation.' He thought it would be locked too, but much to his surprise, it wasn't.
He only had 1600 XP remaining. He hoped it would cost less than 1600. If it was 10,000+ like the other locked skills, he would be hopeless.
When Liam clicked the chapter, it opened instantly. No payment required. Liam was confused. That had never happened before; the diary always asked for payment.
"Hey system, what's going on? Why didn't it ask for XP?" Liam asked.
The system responded, "Did you forget the name of the diary?"
Liam paused, then muttered, "The Diary of a Horny Cultivator."
The system replied, "Exactly. Some chapters are free, especially those that align with the diary's... unique perspective."
Liam raised an eyebrow but said nothing more. He started reading the chapter, which began differently from the other skills he had unlocked. He had unlocked two skills before and both of them went straight to the point, but this one was different.
The chapter began with the horny cultivator introducing himself as Xiao Li. He went on to tell his story from birth. He mentioned how he was always surrounded by beautiful ladies and ever since he was a kid, he had a desire to see them moan his name.
[Growing up in a small village, I, Xiao Li, was always the center of attention among the girls. My charm and good looks made me popular, but I yearned for something more. I wanted to be remembered, to leave a mark on the world, and I believed that mastering the art of dual cultivation would help me achieve that.
My first encounter with dual cultivation was purely accidental. I stumbled upon an ancient text in our village's library. The text spoke of a technique that allowed two cultivators to share and enhance their Qi, accelerating their cultivation process. Intrigued, I began to study the technique, eager to learn and master it.
My first partner was my little sister, Xiao Mei. She was only a year younger than me, and we had always been close. Too close, some might say. Our bond was deeper than that of typical siblings, and it was only a matter of time before our relationship crossed a line that should never be crossed.
I remember the first time we practiced the dual cultivation technique together. We snuck out at night, under the cover of darkness, and made our way to a secluded spot by the river. The moon was full, casting a silver glow on the water, and the air was filled with the scent of blooming flowers.
We sat facing each other, our knees touching, as we began to circulate our Qi. I could feel the energy flowing between us, a tangible connection that went beyond the physical. I looked into my sister's eyes, seeing my own reflection staring back at me.
As we continued to practice, our breaths synchronized, and our hearts beat as one. I could feel Xiao Mei's Qi merging with my own, enhancing my cultivation at a rate I had never experienced before. It was exhilarating, intoxicating, and I craved more.
But as we delved deeper into the technique, our practice sessions became more intimate. We would hold hands, our fingers intertwined, as we circulated our Qi. Then, we would embrace, our bodies pressed tightly together, as we synchronized our breaths.
And then, one night, as we sat by the river, our bodies entwined, I leaned in and kissed her. It was a soft, tentative kiss, a question more than a statement. But when she kissed me back, I knew that we had crossed a line from which there was no return.
Our relationship became a secret, forbidden love. We would sneak out at night, finding secluded spots to practice our technique, our bodies and souls—]
Liam stopped reading, his eyes widening in shock.
"What the fuck did I just read?!" Liam was traumatized.