Chapter 500: Taught, But Not Fully Taught

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The kiss lasted for a long time.

Chen Huaian couldn't control himself, his hands began wandering and started pulling at Li Qingran's clothes.

However, the structure of Hanfu was somewhat complicated, and he couldn't manage to undo it.

So he could only slip his hands inside the clothing.

Don't ask why he was so skilled at this - just say he learned from those Japanese senseis.

Yet suddenly, a soft little hand pressed down on Chen Huaian's hand.

Chen Huaian's movements halted immediately.

Their lips parted, and he unconsciously licked his lips while gazing at Li Qingran's flushed beautiful face.

Meeting Li Qingran's slightly opened eyes, those clear pupils were filled with confusion and bewilderment.

"Master," Li Qingran murmured, "Why are you pulling at your disciple's clothes?"

Chen Huaian froze, "Uh... don't we need to take clothes off for dual cultivation?"

Li Qingran tilted her head in confusion, "Why... why would we need to take clothes off for dual cultivation? Weren't we already dual cultivating just now?"

Chen Huaian: "(๑°⌓°๑)......"

"Also, why was Master touching your disciple all over?" Li Qingran narrowed her eyes with a smile, slightly lowering her head with a strand of hair between her lips, saying shyly, "Master's touches made your disciple ticklish, so your disciple wants to touch back too! Master isn't allowed to resist!"

As she spoke, her small hands began exploring Chen Huaian's waist, chest, and buttocks.

It... was indeed quite ticklish.

Seeing Li Qingran's innocent yet alluring appearance, Chen Huaian suddenly realized a serious problem.

Was it possible that - Mo Shumei did teach her, had Li Qingran charge forward to deliver the fatal strike, but...

She didn't teach her everything!

Or perhaps, she assumed Li Qingran already knew everything.

But judging from the current situation, Li Qingran's understanding of relations between men and women remained superficial.

She knew about holding hands, hugging, and kissing, but she had no idea about passionate entanglement.

Feeling the massage-like little hands on his buttocks, Chen Huaian couldn't help but feel like a villain.

His little girlfriend simply wanted intimacy and warmth with him, yet he was actually thinking about devouring her!

Moreover, compared to Li Qingran's pure thoughts, his own mind was utterly filthy!

"Master, why aren't you reacting at all?" After kneading for a long time with Chen Huaian remaining as still as a meditating monk, Li Qingran couldn't help but pout. Was Master's body different from hers? The places she found ticklish had no effect on him?

What should she do then?

Wouldn't that mean she'd always be the one getting bullied in the future?

Li Qingran narrowed her eyes.

Today, she was determined to find Master's ticklish spots!

Otherwise, she'd write her name "Li Qingran" backwards - forwards!

The amorous atmosphere gradually faded, leaving only the hunt!

"Ahem, this master naturally isn't very sensitive." Chen Huaian averted his gaze.

Since things couldn't proceed further, it was better to end it early.

Like continuing to practice the Oceanborn Art to avoid further torment.

However...

A glint of cunning flashed in Li Qingran's eyes as she suddenly exerted force, flipping over to pin Chen Huaian beneath her.

"Hehe! Your disciple doesn't believe you! Let me examine you properly!" She said with a serious expression, her eyes scanning Chen Huaian up and down.

Chen Huaian froze, "Qingran, wh-what are you doing?"

"Sister Mo Shumei said that dual cultivation is deep communication, and we must find each other's 'sensitive spots'!"

Li Qingran explained earnestly, "Your disciple will now find Master's sensitive spots."

Having said that, her small hands began roaming all over Chen Huaian's body, from his neck to his chest, from his waist to his navel - a full-scale exploration.

"Is this spot ticklish?" She moved behind Chen Huaian and lightly blew on his neck.

"Ah—!" Chen Huaian shuddered as if electrocuted, goosebumps immediately rising on his neck as a tingling sensation rapidly spread throughout his body.

"Found it!" Observing Chen Huaian's reaction, Li Qingran's lips curled into a pleased smile, "Hehe, so that's how it is! Master's sensitive spot is on his neck, yet you lied to your disciple? Deceiving the sect leader deserves punishment!"

Hugging Chen Huaian's neck, she pressed on, blowing again and even lightly brushing her warm lips against his neck.

"St-stop..." Chen Huaian's voice cracked as he grabbed her mischievous hands, turning his head to say exasperatedly, "Did Mo Shumei really teach you this?"

Li Qingran tilted her head and blinked, "Mo Shumei said dual cultivation is a process of mutual improvement, that we should find each other's spiritual energy nodes - those are usually the most sensitive spots - and then stimulate them to accelerate spiritual energy flow... Didn't your disciple find it?"

Chen Huaian was speechless, cold sweat forming on his forehead.

Good heavens!

So it wasn't that Mo Shumei didn't teach her.

It was that Li Qingran was too pure to understand!

"Oh, Mo Shumei also said the most important thing in dual cultivation is maximum physical contact and synchronized breathing." Li Qingran suddenly remembered something, sitting in Chen Huaian's lap, hugging his waist and bringing her face extremely close, "Master, we need to breathe together... Master, are you breathing?"

Chen Huaian was at a loss for words.

What she called synchronized breathing... wasn't that just kissing?

Li Qingran's breath gently brushed his face, their noses almost touching.

Chen Huaian felt all the blood in his body rushing to one place, his barely regained composure threatening to collapse again.

Last time he restrained himself, but this time, he wasn't so sure!

"Master, your face is so red - is it due to spiritual energy turbulence from dual cultivation?"

Li Qingran worriedly pressed her palm against Chen Huaian's cheek, "So hot! Is it excessive yang energy?"

"N-no..." Chen Huaian's voice trembled slightly.

"Then is it insufficient yang energy?"

Chen Huaian: "...That's not it either!"

Li Qingran suddenly noticed something and tilted her head in confusion:

"Master, what's that on your stomach? Concentrated spiritual energy? I think Mo Shumei mentioned this reaction during dual cultivation."

Chen Huaian: "..."

At this moment, he wished he could vanish into thin air.

"How about..." Li Qingran blinked her large eyes and said softly, "Your disciple helps Master regulate the concentrated spiritual energy? Mo Shumei said this can balance yin and yang."

Chen Huaian sprang up like a carp leaping from water, "No! Not necessary! This master is fine!"

Hunching slightly, he adjusted his disheveled clothes and took deep breaths to calm himself.

"Qingran, this master thinks... we should set aside dual cultivation for now."

"Why?" Li Qingran was puzzled, "Mo Shumei said dual cultivation greatly aids cultivation progress."

She pouted pitifully, twisting the corner of her clothes, "Does Master think your disciple did something wrong?"

"Not at all!" Chen Huaian was momentarily tongue-tied, "Because... ahem, dual cultivation requires the right timing, location, and harmony! Yes, today isn't auspicious."

Li Qingran looked half-convinced, "Really? But she said anytime, anywhere..."

Chen Huaian saw black spots before his eyes and snapped, "What does she know!"

Damn that "anytime anywhere" nonsense.

One taught incompletely, the other learned imperfectly.

Li Qingran pouted. She actually thought Mo Shumei knew many things, certainly more than her.

But apparently Master didn't see it that way.

Well, Master was after all a Great Ascension Stage cultivator with vast experience - naturally he knew more than Sister Mo Shumei.

"Then... then Master, you teach your disciple about dual cultivation!"

Li Qingran pulled Chen Huaian's hand coquettishly.

After a moment's silence, Chen Huaian sighed and held Li Qingran's hand, speaking gravely, "Qingran, actually Mo Shumei does know something. This master isn't very familiar with this area and can't teach you properly. You should go consult her again - remember, be sure to clearly explain today's confusions and have her explain everything thoroughly! The worst thing in martial arts learning is haziness - only direct and clear words can reveal true understanding!"

"So that's how it is!" Li Qingran nodded seriously, "Your disciple will go seek her guidance again tomorrow!"

"Good." Chen Huaian relaxed and lay back down, saying wearily, "It's late, time to sleep."

"Okay." Li Qingran obediently lay beside Chen Huaian, facing him, then suddenly took Chen Huaian's hand and placed it on her waist, smiling, "Your disciple wants Master to hold her while sleeping, alright?"

Chen Huaian complied by wrapping his arm around Li Qingran's waist.

Seizing the opportunity, Li Qingran snuggled into his embrace, happily closing her eyes and curling up.

Chen Huaian inhaled the faint fragrance from Li Qingran's hair, wanting to cry but having no tears.

How could she be so skilled at throwing herself into his arms,

yet know nothing about passionate entanglement?!

He couldn't figure it out!

Just couldn't!

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The night deepened, moonlight like water.

For the Sword Master Chen tonight, sleep would surely be elusive.

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