Naked Sword Art

Chapter 404: Familiar

Sitting comfortably on the bed in Yu An's chamber, Xiao Fang flipped through the Dual Cultivation technique book with Chun Hua nestled against his shoulder, her head resting warmly as she read along with him. Her hair tickled his neck every time she shifted, and her soft breaths were in sync with his own.

As he turned the page, Chun Hua suddenly perked up, pointing excitedly at one of the techniques. "Ohhh, I like that one!"

Xiao Fang glanced at the page she was pointing to and read the description:

[Familiar] — Create a familiar out of Qi. It can be an invaluable helper.

"Interesting," Xiao Fang remarked, rubbing his chin thoughtfully.

Chun Hua's eyes sparkled with excitement. "Look, I'll show you mine."

Without breaking away from him, Chun Hua made a peculiar hand sign, her fingers weaving through the air gracefully. A surge of Dual Cultivation Qi shimmered around her fingertips before condensing into an orb that floated in the space before her. The orb swirled with vibrant violet light, then slowly began to take form, stretching and molding until a beautiful swan emerged, flapping its wings gently as it hovered.

Xiao Fang's expression, however, was not one of awe. His brows furrowed slightly as he watched the display. His gaze shifted back to her, eyes sharp with suspicion. "You've been dual cultivating?" he asked, his voice carrying a hint of accusation.

Chun Hua giggled into her sleeve, clearly amused by his reaction. "Yes, well... not the way you do it," she replied with a sly grin.

Xiao Fang raised an eyebrow. "Then how?"

Chun Hua pointed out the window towards the grand Primal Blossom Spirit Tree at the heart of their underground sanctuary. "The Primal Blossom Spirit Tree produces special fruits that aid in cultivation. The dark fruits supplement Yin Qi, while the lighter ones can give you Yang. I've been using those."

Xiao Fang's expression softened with understanding. "Ah, I see... those must be quite effective if they've already brought you to the ninth stage of the Foundation Realm."

Chun Hua nodded, but her smile faded a little. "Your mother was shocked by it too, but I don't think it's entirely the fruits..." Her hand moved down to her abdomen, resting gently. "I can feel him... He's increasing my cultivation rapidly."

Xiao Fang's eyes softened, and he leaned down to kiss her stomach tenderly. "In that case, don't come out anytime soon," he whispered with a grin. "Your mother can benefit a lot with your help. She might be a little hopeless without it."

Chun Hua huffed and swatted his arm playfully, her cheeks puffing out in a pout.

"Don't speak badly about me in front of him!"

Xiao Fang laughed, his voice echoing warmly in the room, the sound soothing to Chun Hua's ears.

"I'm just being honest."

Chun Hua only shook her head, but her smile betrayed her affection. Moments like these, surrounded by warmth and familiarity, made everything feel a little more like home.

"I hope he comes out soon," Chun Hua said softly, her hand gently caressing her belly with a tender smile. But then her expression shifted as if remembering something unsettling. "Did you know your mother was pregnant with you for two years before you came out? I can't wait that long…"

Xiao Fang chuckled, shaking his head. Spending so much time with his mother every day seemed to be rubbing off on Chun Hua; that blend of impatience and affection was almost uncanny.

"Two years, huh? I must've been stubborn even back then," Xiao Fang teased.

Chun Hua giggled, the sound light and melodic. She leaned back slightly and rubbed her stomach again, her eyes shimmering with gentle longing. "Come out quickly, okay? I can't wait to meet you." Her voice was tender, almost like a lullaby.

Xiao Fang tilted her chin up, his eyes locking with hers before he leaned in and kissed her deeply. His hand brushed against her cheek, fingers tracing the curve of her jaw. When he pulled away, his voice was a whisper that barely broke the space between them. "You'll be a great mother someday. I know it."

Her cheeks flushed a deep crimson, her eyes glimmering with joy. Before she could say anything, she wrapped her arms around him, resting her head against his chest as if savoring the moment. Xiao Fang, feeling her warmth, rested his hand atop her head, his thumb stroking her hair absently as he continued reading from the Dual Cultivation book in his other hand.

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Technique: Familiar

Realm: Core realm

Type: Summoning

- Create a familiar; it will be an invaluable helper.

1st level: Foundation Realm — [ Nurturer ]

- Replenish Qi for others.

2nd level: Refinement Realm — [ Devourer ]

- Syphon Qi from others.

3rd level: Core Realm — Familiar

- Helper, companion, ally

After reading through the description a few times, Xiao Fang grew curious. He'd seen Chun Hua's familiar and felt confident enough to try it himself. He placed the book down and closed his eyes. His breathing slowed as he began to channel his Qi, his hands making the same peculiar hand sign Chun Hua had made earlier.

After a few attempts, he eventually became confident that he had gotten the hang of the 1st level — [ Nurturer ] technique.

Violet Dual Cultivation Qi began to swirl and coalesce before him, forming a shimmering orb that pulsed with life. The orb spun rapidly, folding and stretching as it took form. Xiao Fang watched with fascination as the glowing Qi began to condense, tiny ears sprouting first, followed by delicate paws and a twitching nose.

The familiar finished taking shape—a small white bunny, its fur as pristine as freshly fallen snow, faintly shimmering with Yang Qi. Its eyes were ruby red, glimmering like droplets of blood against its snowy coat. It wiggled its nose and twitched its long ears, and nestled itself comfortably in his hands.

Chun Hua gasped beside him. Chun Hua's eyes widened with delight.

"It's adorable!" she exclaimed, reaching out to gently stroke its fur.

The bunny stayed still as she pet it, and it was surprisingly warm and soft despite its ethereal nature.

Xiao Fang smiled as he watched Chun Hua play with it as if it were a real bunny.

'Let's see how useful this thing is…' Xiao Fang thought.

Suddenly, the bunny closed its ruby-red eyes, and when it opened them again, they gleamed with a brilliant violet glow. To Xiao Fang's surprise, his vision shifted—he was seeing through the familiar's eyes. Even more astonishing, he could sense the gentle flow of Qi as it infused into Chun Hua.

For a moment, Chun Hua forgot entirely that the bunny wasn't real—that it was a construct of pure Yang Qi.

Its fur shimmered with a soft, radiant light as its Qi poured into her, making her feel light and invigorated. Her lungs filled with crisp, refreshing air, and her skin tingled with heightened sensitivity, as if every pore was breathing in the warmth of Xiao Fang's Yang Qi.

After the bunny vanished into wisps of light, Xiao Fang turned to Chun Hua with a teasing grin. "How are you feeling?" he asked.

To his surprise, her cheeks flushed a deep shade of red, and her first few words came out in a stutter.

"I... It felt like we just did it," she confessed, her eyes flickering with embarrassment. "You know... like last night." Her body grew warm, her breathing becoming shallow and uneven. Unable to help herself, she slapped Xiao Fang lightly on the arm, her face still flushed.

He just laughed, clearly amused. "Should we...," his voice dropped to a slow, suggestive tone, "...you know what?"

Chun Hua's breath hitched, her lips parting slightly as her eyes betrayed her desire. She tried to hide it, but Xiao Fang's hold over her urges was undeniable—and, truthfully, she didn't mind it.

Without another word, she reached for the Dual Cultivation technique book, placing it gently back in his hands. "We still have more to study," she whispered, her tone soft but laced with anticipation. But as she redirected his attention back to the book, her hands moved with a mind of their own, slipping down to his waist.

With deliberate care, she tugged at his waistband, just enough for his naked sword to be revealed. Her eyes flickered up to his, smoldering with intent. "But perhaps... a little hands-on practice wouldn't hurt."

Xiao Fang smirked, setting the book aside. "I couldn't agree more."

Laying on his body, she carefully placed his meat on her tongue then began to suck it. Xiao Fang placed a hand on her head out of appreciation then continued on reading from the technique book.

By the time he was trying to perform the next level of the [ Familiar ] technique, Chun Hua was already on his lap, sliding his dick inside of her before bouncing on it. Her sweet panting moans filled the room, but she tried to be silent, she didn't want to disturb him while he studied.

Although Xiao Fang was trying to focus on the practice method, he couldn't help stretching his hand across her ass, trying to feel every inch of her plump cheeks that pleasured his cock so well.

Before long, Xiao Fang finally felt ready to execute the next 2nd level of the familiar technique — [ Devourer ].