The maternal gentleness on Ilanier's face had not yet completely faded, but the depths of her eyes had already melted into a shimmering pool of spring water.
Looking at Lin Qingyue's face, which had "I'm going to be bad" written all over it, her heart pounded a chaotic, heavy beat in her chest.
The "practical lessons" over the past few nights had given her an unforgettable understanding of this human girl's "methods."
Every time, she was tossed about until she was dizzy and her defenses utterly routed.
But that ultimate experience of her soul and body trembling together made her crave more, even... giving rise to an intense sense of anticipation.
Ilanier's fingertips curled slightly, tightly gripping the silky fabric of her skirt's hem.
She stood up and walked toward Lin Qingyue, step by step.
The moonlight behind her stretched out into a gracefully swaying shadow.
Finally, she stopped in front of Lin Qingyue and leaned down slightly.
A rich fragrance, blending the scent of flowers with the warmth of her own body, completely enveloped Lin Qingyue.
Unblinking, wine-red eyes gazed at her. Her voice was kept very low, like a feather brushing against the ear, carrying a faint, barely perceptible tremble.
"Qingyue, the child is asleep..."
"Hmm?"
Lin Qingyue raised an eyebrow, enjoying this unprompted seduction, but didn't move.
The Queen's breath drew closer, her warm exhales brushing against the shell of Lin Qingyue's ear, leaving a tickling sensation.
"It's time... for us to 'cultivate' too."
Seeing her proactive invitation laced with a touch of shyness, Lin Qingyue finally couldn't help but chuckle softly.
Oh my, not bad. Is she trying to turn the tables and be on top?
"As you command."
Lin Qingyue responded lazily, but her movements in the next second were astonishingly fast.
She couldn't be bothered to repeat the usual princess carry routine.
Her arm swept directly under the back of Ilanier's supple knees, her core muscles instantly tightening as she exerted force.
"Ah!"
The Queen gasped as her world spun upside down. Just like that, she was roughly hoisted over Lin Qingyue's shoulder like a spoil of war.
The action was rough, her posture utterly arrogant.
She looked exactly like a bandit who had just descended the mountain to snatch herself a wife, taking long, sweeping strides toward the depths of the bedchamber.
"Qingyue... put me down!"
Ilanier's feet kicked wildly in the air, the temperature of her cheeks rising sharply, instantly burning the color of an evening sunset.
This barbaric and direct treatment made her toes curl in shame.
But deep down in her heart, a wild thrill of breaking free from restraints surged, making her body go uncontrollably limp.
"Put you down? No way."
Lin Qingyue's palm landed on her pert, full bottom.
"Smack!"
A clear, resounding slap elicited a suppressed, pitch-shifted whimper from the queen on her shoulder.
"For tonight's practical lesson, we're changing to a new venue, playing something different."
She carried The Queen, her target clear, but it wasn't the familiar large bed; instead, she walked straight into a bathroom on the side of the Bedchamber.
The bathroom was exaggeratedly large.
In the center was a giant circular bathing pool carved from a single piece of white jade, the steam of the pool water rising, with bright Red rose petals floating on the surface of the water, the rich fragrance permeating every inch of the air.
Lin Qingyue placed Ilanier onto the soft cushions by the pool, then quickly stripped off her own clothes and stepped into the bath first.
Amidst the swirling steam, the outline of her body was faintly visible.
Beneath every inch of her skin lay a compact and supple strength. Her waist and abdomen were firm, her abdominal lines clearly visible, and her long, straight legs were filled with a coiled tension ready to be unleashed.
The warm pool water instantly enveloped her entire body, drawing a satisfied sigh from her lips.
She leaned against the edge of the pool, water droplets gliding down her smooth skin. Her gaze pierced the hazy steam, firmly locking onto Ilanier, who was still standing there in a daze.
Lin Qingyue hooked her finger, the aggressiveness in her eyes entirely unconcealed.
"Why are you just standing there?"
"Are you waiting for me to carry you in, my Queen?"
Ilanier couldn't tear her gaze away from that body brimming with wildness and power.
Meeting Lin Qingyue's eyes that practically spelled out "come here," she felt her legs go weak.
"Your figure... how is this a Priest's..." she murmured.
Lin Qingyue lazily raised her arms and stretched behind her head. This simple movement brought out the perfect curves of her chest, back, waist, and abdomen to the fullest, exuding a beautiful blend of strength and flexibility.
"Looking slim in clothes, but well-built without them, get it?"
Lin Qingyue asked back with a wicked smile. "Just tell me honestly, do you like it or not?"
Ilanier bit her lip, as if having made some kind of decision.
Her trembling hands finally untied the straps of her black dress.
The silky fabric quietly slid down her fair skin, revealing that perfect, mature, and voluptuous body meticulously carved by God.
She stepped forward with her long legs, walking step by step into the bath.
Water splashed.
A "life science practical class" in the water officially raised its curtain.
Unlike the previous nights, Ilanier seemed exceptionally... resilient today.
Lin Qingyue could clearly feel that under her domineering "academic discussion" offensive, Ilanier was no longer the novice who would crumble at the first touch.
She had learned how to guide, how to endure, and even in their spiritual clash, managed to launch one or two inexperienced yet resolute "counterattacks."
Although that bit of counterattack was weak, it was like a spark tossed into a raging fire, instantly igniting Lin Qingyue's competitive spirit.
Not bad, my Queen.
Even in the midst of their intense "spiritual communion," Lin Qingyue still had the leisure to let her mind wander.
It's only been a few days, and you've already advanced from a Bronze-tier player to Silver?
At this rate, it won't be long before you can actually go toe-to-toe with me, will it?
What a joke.
How could a dignified "Theory King" like her let a novice catch up to her progress?
She had to make The Queen understand that the sea of learning is boundless!
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The sound of water in the bathroom gradually died down at some unknown point.
Ilanier lay limply against the edge of the pool, not wanting to move even a single finger.
Her mind was still a little hazy, and every inch of her skin still bore the lingering afterglow of the storm that had just passed, tingling and scorching hot.
In the water... it felt completely different.
The buoyancy of the water, its temperature, the sensation of the current washing over her skin... everything amplified the sensory stimulation many times over.
Lin Qingyue hugged her from behind, resting her chin in the hollow of her shoulder, completely satisfied as she embraced the warm, soft, and fragrant body in her arms.
The results of their "Dual Cultivation" over the past few days had been remarkable.
After each mental exchange, her Mental Energy would be purified and tempered. The total capacity remained unchanged, but the quality was improving at a rapid pace.
Now, the speed at which she could channel her Mental Energy to cast spells was significantly faster than before.
"Qingyue..."
Ilanier's voice was husky and sweet, every word carrying a languid nasal tone.
"Where on earth... did you learn so many... crazy tricks?"
"I'm naturally gifted. I taught myself."
Lin Qingyue boasted without blushing or skipping a beat, attributing the rich theoretical knowledge of her past life to natural talent.
"You... bad girl."
Ilanier scoffed playfully, but voluntarily turned sideways, burying herself deeper into Lin Qingyue's embrace in search of a more comfortable position.
"This is called boudoir fun. Being completely serious at a time like this is what you call lacking romance."
Lin Qingyue scooped the soft, limp Ilanier out of the bath, wrapped her tightly in a large bath towel, and carried her in a standard princess carry, setting her down securely onto the large, soft bed.
She lowered her head and kissed Ilanier's smooth forehead.
"Since you were so proactive today and made such rapid progress, I'll make an exception and reward you."
"Mmh...?" Ilanier was already so sleepy that she couldn't even open her eyes.
"Tonight, I'll sleep with you."
The person in her arms seemed to let out a sigh of satisfaction. Her breathing quickly became steady and prolonged as she fell into a deep sleep.
Lin Qingyue held the queen, feeling her heartbeat and the wondrous sensation of their skin pressing together.
Ever since they started "Dual Cultivation," her Mental Energy had been growing purer by the day. Coupled with the bodily remolding from the [Adeptus Breathing Method], her need for sleep had drastically decreased.
Now, she only needed four hours of deep sleep a day to be completely full of vigor.
However, tonight she didn't cultivate as usual, but instead took a rare moment to empty her mind.
Even a perpetual motion machine needs regular maintenance, right?
She set a four-hour biological alarm in her head, then closed her eyes, snuggled comfortably against the oversized "body pillow" in her arms, and drifted off to sleep.
Exactly four hours later, to the second.
Lin Qingyue opened her eyes right on time, radiating vitality.
She looked down at The Queen sleeping peacefully in her arms. Unable to resist, she leaned down and left a gentle good-morning kiss on her lips.
"Keep up the hard work next time, my Queen."
She smiled, and her figure immediately vanished in a flash of teleportation light.
Silence returned to the bedchamber.
On the bed, Ilanier slowly opened her eyes. Her beautiful wine-red eyes were perfectly clear; there wasn't the slightest trace of sleepiness in them.
She raised her hand, her fingertips gently brushing across her lips that still held the other woman's warmth, and the corners of her mouth uncontrollably curled into a helpless yet sweet smile.
This shameless fellow...
Even her goodbyes were so overbearing.
She rolled over, buried her face in the pillow that still carried Lin Qingyue's scent, and took a deep breath.
The soreness all over her body and the exhaustion deep in her bones served as reminders of last night's madness, yet her heart was completely filled with an unprecedented sense of satisfaction.
-
Returning to the dorm, Lin Qingyue still felt her Mental Energy flowing joyfully through her limbs and bones; it was a lightness and power that came from being tempered and purified.
With a shift in thought, she opened her Attribute Panel.
[Lin Qingyue - Priest Lv. 30]
[Strength: 90]
[Agility: 60]
[Constitution: 200]
[Intelligence: 95]
[Faith: 105]
[Free Attribute Points: 0]
With a 20% all-attribute bonus from both [As I've Written] and [Moonlight's Embrace], her base attributes far exceeded those of the same level.
Her free attribute points were still entirely invested in Constitution, solely to prolong the usage time of her Character Card and strive for full-time coverage as soon as possible.
Now, when using the Noelle Character Card, the duration had already reached a little over an hour.
Stronger and longer-lasting!
This was what a macho man... ahem... a macho woman should be like!
She closed the panel in satisfaction and looked out the window.
The horizon was already tinged with the pale light of dawn.
Today was the day Tianshu University officially opened for the semester.
A new life was about to begin.
Lin Qingyue licked her lips, her eyes flashing with the light of anticipation.
She wondered what kind of "surprises" this Unconventional university would bring her this time.
She was immensely looking forward to it.