Both of them were surprised at their progress, and what's more, they didn't even cultivate after their session, so Paul still had Anna's Yin essence to cultivate, and Anna had his Yang qi.
-Why are you so surprised?
I told you many times that this would happen.
The reincarnation soul said, manifesting in its ghost-like form.
Seeing this, Anna blushed and covered herself with the sheets, while glaring at the soul.
-Mind explaining this to us?
Paul asked.
-I thought that we would simply rise faster in levels when we cultivated, but this is something else entirely, and what's up with these marks on our bodies?
-These marks are proof that you became partners, and they will ensure that you won't mistake your partner for any person, no matter how well disguised they are.
That's all I know about them.
As for your rapid rise in cultivation.
It's Anna's physique at work. Additionally, both your bodies will undergo slight changes. Lastly, the stronger you become, the faster you will be able to cultivate.
Especially when she starts using her technique.
You can reach the fourth stage by the end of the week, and Anna might do the same or come very close at least.
Anna listened to what the soul said and was once again in disbelief.
She knew her physique was special, but this was not what she expected.
-Then how long will it take us to reach the pinnacle of this realm?
She asked, curious about that, since she hoped that the upper realms would be a bit calmer than the mortal realm.
-If you cultivated every day, it would take a few weeks, but the downside to that would be a weaker foundation for your cultivation, so I don't recommend that.
Besides, you have a few sisters who would not like it if you monopolized Paul for that long.
The soul answered seriously.
-Why does everyone call it the second realm? Doesn't it have a name?
She asked another question that had been on her mind for a long time now.
-It does have a name, but most people down here don't use it, since it reminds them of their insignificance.
The soul answered.
-It's called the beginning realm, since everyone in the upper worlds agrees that you only start true cultivation once you reach that realm.
There, most people are born at a Soul refinement stage or Master mage stage at the very least.
The soul said, trying to explain the difference.
Additionally, everyone in the upper realms is a cultivator; there are no normal people without cultivation there.
It added.
Both Anna and Paul took a while to think about it, but it made a lot of sense, since it was hard being a normal person even in the mortal realm, much less in the higher one.
-Alright you two, I suggest you get a move on, and it would be a good idea to cultivate as soon as possible, before the energy of your Qi dissipates.
The soul smiled and vanished once again.
Hearing that, both Anna and Paul finally realized that it was close to noon now, and they were still in bed, which made them both laugh.
-You sure took your sweet time.
Irine said, with a teasing smile, when they finally came down, in the afternoon, after they cultivated for a few hours, raising their levels even more.
Then her smile vanished, replaced by shock when she sensed their cultivation.
-How?
She asked in shock, barely believing the progress they made in only one night and half a day.
They both smiled at her expression.
-It's all thanks to Anna.
Paul said amused, like it explained everything.
Before they went down Anna reached level 99 of the bone refinement stage, while Paul added seven more levels to both his cultivation's, thanks to her Yin essence.
Irine had a hard time believing their progress.
Since she became a cultivator herself, she began to understand how hard it was to reach every level, but these two simply demolished her outlook on this matter, by simply jumping dozens of levels at once.
Soon the other ladies arrived and were as surprised as Irine if not even more, since it looked like Anna would be the second one to reach the third stage in their family.
-I'll be making my breakthrough starting this evening.
Anna said, when Natalie asked about it.
The youngest girl in their group, was in awe of Anna's progress, and she was also a little jealous, since there were not so many ladies left beside her, who didn't sleep with Paul yet and she expected that it would not be long before she was the only one left.
Seeing her expression Anna hugged the girl.
-Don't worry you'll get your chance, and believe me it's worth the wait.
Anna smiled, trying to cheer her up, like she read her mind.
-How did you know what I was thinking about?
The girl asked, surprised and a bit terrified, since in this world everything was possible, and she didn't want anyone to read her mind.
-That's easy, silly, I was in your place not that long ago, so it's natural that I know what you're thinking right now.
Anna smiled, while explaining.
She wanted to tease the younger girl a bit, but decided against it seeing her terrified expression.
In the end she would also not be too happy if someone could read her mind.
The other ladies were also discussing this topic, and even trying to agree who would spend this night with Paul.
Their opinions were divided, since basically all the ladies wanted to have their turn, and even Rina finally got over the fact that her daughters wanted to sleep with Paul and they didn't mind sharing their man with their mother.
However both her and Irine wanted to do it before any of their daughters.
Suddenly, a laugh interrupted their heated discussion.
-Ladies, would you calm down.
Paul said, amused after he heard a part of their discussion.
At first, he didn't want to interfere, but as the discussion started to turn into an argument, he decided to step in.
All the ladies turned in his direction, blushing.
They had no idea how much he heard, but it was embarrassing nonetheless.
-Ladies, there is no reason to fight over who will spend the night with me.
Paul said, smiling.
-Then do you have a way to resolve this matter?
Lan asked.
As she saw it, there was no perfect solution since none of them wanted to wait.
-Of course, I have a solution.
Paul's smile widened as he pulled out a deck of cards he had made himself a while back.
He took eight cards from the deck and then shuffled them, and placed them on the table.
-You want us to decide using cards?
Irine asked, not believing what he was doing.
-Do you have a better idea?
This way, you all have equal chances, and don't need to argue.
Besides, I never said that you would have to wait till night.
He added with a mischievous smile.
-Don't I get to choose, My lord?
Elaina asked, suddenly, surprising everyone since she was just sitting in a corner, quietly cleaning her bow and arrows till now.
-Do you wish to cultivate with me as well?
Paul asked, a bit surprised since she had never shown any interest in him other than as her lord.
-I'd like to try, my lord.
She answered.
-If you are sure about it, then I see no reason to decline.
Paul said, adding another card and reshuffling them once again.
The elf nodded with a slight smile, happy that she wasn't rejected.
All the ladies were surprised at this development, but considering that none of them could resist his charm.
It wasn't too surprising that the elf also fell for Paul.
All the ladies stood around the table and chose their cards.
-Have you chosen?
Paul asked, and all the ladies nodded.
-Then let's see who is first.
Paul said, and all the ladies flipped their chosen cards.