“Dual cultivation, but doesn’t that involve a certain intimacy between a man and a woman?” Risless was startled and troubled. “How can any of you do that with him? He is not even a mature adult yet, and … Read more
If there were indeed another solution besides that which was taboo, Risless wanted to know it. She had felt like her overwhelming emotions towards her son were perhaps something that was artificially planted into her by the Yin … Read more
I had another hot and heavy dream about mom that I had to wash my underwear for. I just don’t get why I keep thinking of her that way in my dreams. It’s a good thing I was … Read more
Elder Liu smiled and left. She brought books back a few moments later. She was fast. One of the largest books brought back was a documentation on the world and everything in it. I opened that book and … Read more
I got used to the height and the feeling of being up in the air. It was easier to calm down once I made the determination to deal with it and let it go. Mom was also holding … Read more
It was later in the evening and now dark. Risless had finished the conversation with her son and returned to her chambers. Trembling, she paced back and forth before Elder Liu found her.
“Did you argue with him … Read more
That evening Risless came and opened the door. She had come to see me, and I’m assuming it’s because of the conversation between her and Elder Liu. Mom came in with a calm face, though I could tell … Read more
Elder Liu continued to look intently towards me as I continued to eat. It was as though she wasn’t sure if she should go on. Maybe my attention to eating might seem rude to her.
“I’m listening,” I … Read more
I had gone at least an entire day without eating. My stomach kept growling over and over and I felt faint in the beginning, but the body adjusts. It didn’t feel like this was worth it. Elder Liu … Read more
“I’m fine,” I end up saying. “I’m fine, there is no need to worry about me.”
“Open the door,” Elder Liu called.
“No,” I said. “Why should I open the door?”
“It’s safe now, the evil spirit is … Read more