CHAPTER 115: FLAMES OF HARMONY

The courtyard was silent except for the faint rustle of leaves in the night wind. Li Tian still held Zheng Wei’s hand, his thumb brushing lightly across her skin. The storm of emotions in her chest had not calmed, but something inside her shifted—an unspoken acceptance, fragile yet undeniable.

Li Tian felt the system’s reward settle within him, a strange, warm current humming at the edge of his consciousness. The Dual Harmony Technique. Just hearing its name stirred possibilities in his mind. He had cultivated countless arts in his past life, but this one was unlike anything he had encountered. A technique not born of dominance alone, but of shared resonance.

[System Notification: Dual Harmony Technique acquired.Description: A rare method that allows two cultivators to align their Qi circulation. When executed, both parties experience increased cultivation efficiency, enhanced spiritual bond, and accelerated breakthroughs. Requirements: Mutual trust and willingness.]

Li Tian’s eyes flickered with intrigue. Mutual trust. The system always had a way of making him confront his desires directly. He turned back to Zheng Wei, who was still flushed from their kiss, her breathing shallow, her gaze caught between defiance and submission.

"Zheng Wei," he said softly, his voice carrying both command and warmth. "There’s a technique I wish to try—with you."

Her brows furrowed. "A technique? At a time like this?"

Li Tian chuckled. "Exactly at a time like this. It requires harmony between us. If it succeeds, your cultivation will soar."

Her heart wavered. The idea of advancing faster was tempting, but the way he said it... she could sense there was more. Her instincts screamed that this was no ordinary method. "And if it fails?" she asked cautiously.

He leaned closer, his lips near her ear. "Then you’ll have to trust me to catch you before you fall."

Her face burned, but she nodded ever so slightly. "Fine. Show me."

Li Tian guided her toward the center of the courtyard, where moonlight spilled like silver. They sat facing each other, knees almost touching. He straightened his posture, his aura settling, and extended both hands to her.

"Give me your palms," he instructed.

She hesitated, then slowly placed her delicate hands in his. A spark shot through her at the contact, a strange warmth that spread up her arms and into her chest.

[System Notification: Initiating Dual Harmony Technique. Synchronization process — 0%.]

Li Tian inhaled deeply, channeling his Qi into a steady flow. "Follow my rhythm," he murmured.

Zheng Wei shut her eyes, trying to mirror his breathing. At first, her Qi resisted, clashing against his domineering flow. But Li Tian’s presence wrapped around her like fire—unyielding, yet guiding. Slowly, their energies began to align, the rough edges smoothing as their rhythms intertwined.

She gasped softly as warmth surged through her body, her meridians tingling as though awakening. "This feeling..."

"Don’t fight it," Li Tian said calmly, his eyes half-lidded, his aura unwavering. "Let it carry you."

The synchronization deepened. Their Qi streams overlapped, fused, and for a moment, Zheng Wei felt as though she could see into Li Tian’s very essence. His confidence, his burning ambition, his unshakable will—it all pulsed through her veins.

[System Notification: Synchronization process — 50%.]

Her lips trembled. "It’s overwhelming..."

Li Tian squeezed her hands firmly. "Then lean on me. I’ll take the weight."

Her resistance finally broke. She surrendered fully, letting her Qi flow into his without reservation. In that instant, their energies locked perfectly, a brilliant surge igniting between them.

The courtyard lit up with a faint glow as twin streams of Qi swirled in harmony, wrapping them in a cocoon of radiant light.

[System Notification: Synchronization process — 100%. Dual Harmony Technique successfully activated.]

Zheng Wei’s cultivation trembled violently before stabilizing, her bottleneck shattering. She coughed lightly, then widened her eyes in shock. "I... I broke through?"

Li Tian smirked, his aura calm but sharp. "You did. And this is only the beginning."

Her eyes glistened, disbelief and awe mixing with the lingering heat of their bond. She could still feel his Qi inside her, a constant presence that made her heart flutter. "You’re dangerous, Li Tian. Too dangerous..."

He chuckled, releasing her hands at last. "And yet, you still chose to trust me."

For the first time, Zheng Wei didn’t look away. She met his gaze head-on, her voice steady despite her racing heart. "Because whether I hate it or not... I’m already bound to you."

Li Tian’s smirk deepened. That was exactly what he wanted to hear.

[System Notification: Hidden Quest Unlocked — Chain of Bonds. Objective: Strengthen connections with key partners through trust, desire, and shared cultivation. Rewards: Advanced techniques, hidden evolutions of current skills.]

The night wind stirred again, but the courtyard no longer felt empty. Something new had taken root between them—an unbreakable tie forged not only by desire, but by shared power.

Li Tian looked at Zheng Wei, already planning his next move. If the Dual Harmony Technique could bring such results with her... what would it do with others?

The possibilities were endless.