Dual Cultivation Chapter 5 Pleading for More

"Are you claiming that your massage technique can cure my back pain?"

Su Yang gave a composed nod in response to her inquiry.

"Don't buy into his lies! He's just looking for a way to take advantage of you."

"Exactly! There is no telling what he might do once you agree to go with him."

"Are you even aware of who this guy is?"

The young woman turned her gaze toward the crowd of disciples, her brow furrowed. "And who might all of you be?"

"We are—"

Su Yang cut the disciples off before they could introduce themselves: "I am capable of healing you, provided you agree to my terms."

"Terms? Do you really think you're in a position to set conditions? I've seen you standing here for hours without attracting a single soul! If I walk away now, who knows when another customer will show up... if anyone ever does."

"..."

"..."

Following a brief silence, Su Yang nodded and spoke with a level voice: "Very well... as a reward for having the guts to approach me, I will leave you with a warning. Do not take your back pain lightly; seek a doctor immediately before you end up a cripple."

"A cripple!? W-W-What are you talking about?!" The young woman began to panic at his statement, though that hadn't been Su Yang's primary goal.

"If you believe your back issues are simply the result of poor posture during Cultivation, you couldn't be more mistaken."

"Then what is causing it...?"

"..."

"..."

As Su Yang remained silent for several long seconds, cold sweat began to pour down the young woman's face.

"I... I'll do it. I accept your terms."

After a few more moments of quiet, she finally surrendered.

Su Yang nodded and declared: "First condition: the session lasts exactly 10 minutes, no longer and no shorter. Second condition: you must tell ten people about your experience after the massage. Third condition: you are prohibited from returning until one full month has passed since your last session. If any of these are unacceptable, you are free to turn around and leave. However, if you fail to honor the second and third conditions afterward, don't even think about coming back again."

"That... that's all?" The young woman had braced herself for something far more demanding, but she found these conditions incredibly easy to meet. Who wouldn't agree?

"Pfft... a whole month... it would be a miracle if he even sees another customer today after her..." The gathered disciples mocked him.

"Do you agree?"

"I agree."

"Excellent. Follow me." Su Yang rolled up his banner, slung it over his back, and began guiding the young woman toward his personal quarters.

"Ah... she's actually following him..."

"Should we intervene?"

"Just leave her be... she has only herself to blame for putting her trust in someone like Su Yang."

The disciples stood by and watched as Su Yang and the girl vanished into the distance. Not one person among the dozens present tried to stop her, as they were all far too curious to see what would happen when she returned.

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"This is... where you live? We're doing it here?"

"Would you prefer to do this out in the open?" Su Yang asked, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"..."

The young woman scanned the room, her face flushing as her imagination began to wander.

Without waiting for her to respond, Su Yang stepped inside the house.

"Ah! Wait for me..."

Entering the silent residence, Su Yang went straight to his bedroom, followed cautiously by the young woman.

"I'm warning you, if you try anything inappropriate... it will cost you your life..."

"You're a bit too young for my taste, little girl."

"Lit... little girl? You look exactly the same age as me!"

Su Yang simply shrugged at her protest. "Lie down on the bed with your back facing up."

"..."

The young woman remained still for a moment, staring at him with intense scrutiny.

"You don't need to take your clothes off."

Relieved by his words, she let out a sigh and settled onto the bed.

Su Yang cracked his knuckles and spent a few moments stretching before announcing: "Your 10 minutes starts now. Do your best to stay conscious."

"Eh? What do you mean by—"

"Ah—!"

The young woman suddenly let out a sharp, involuntary moan of pleasure that made Su Yang’s ears twitch with amusement.

"Wh... what did you just do—Ahhhh~!"

"Stop squirming like a worm; you're making my job harder."

"Ahhh!"

The overwhelming waves of pleasure radiating from her back drowned out all other senses, making her feel as though she had been transported to another realm—to heaven itself.

She couldn't comprehend the sensations; it didn't feel like the touch of human hands, but rather the divine touch of a god.

Time seemed to fly, yet within her own mind, it felt like an eternity had passed. Suddenly, the pleasure ceased. The abrupt ending felt like the world was crashing down around her.

"Eh? Huh? Why did you stop?" The young woman turned toward Su Yang, her face flushed red with a look of pure longing, clearly wanting more.

"Your ten minutes are up," Su Yang replied calmly.

"B-B-But..."

"Your back pain should be gone now. To make the recovery permanent, you must cut your Cultivation time in half for the next month."

"Please... ten... no, just give me five more minutes! I'll pay whatever you want!"

She begged him to continue, but Su Yang merely shook his head. "I won't take payment, as I've already stated the first three customers are free. You may return in one month... after you've shared your experience with ten others."

The young woman bit her lip in frustration, eventually giving a reluctant nod after a few seconds.

"I look forward to seeing you again... uh..."

"Zhou Xuan," she replied. "My name is Zhou Xuan."

"I am Su Yang," he said with a smile, watching her walk out the door. Her gait was unsteady and wobbling, much like a drunkard stumbling home after a night of heavy drinking.