The Rich Cultivator-Chapter 248. Crossing the Boundaries

"What is this? It tastes amazing," Tyler said, savoring the crisp and refreshing taste of the cool drink.

"Taka made it," Mana replied, her voice sweet and lively as she lounged nearby in her usual loli form.

"When Taka first drank a carbonated drink, he became inspired," she continued. "After experimenting for a whole year, he perfected this recipe."

Tyler took another sip, his curiosity piqued. "What’s in it? The flavor is so unique."

Mana grinned, clearly eager to share. "It’s made from mineral water sourced from under the snowy mountains. This water is tempered by thousand-year-old volcanic rock. It’s filtered through the earth for centuries before emerging as a cold spring, pure and refreshing. The honey comes from bees that collect pollen from a rare spiritual flower called the ’Ice Heart Flower.’ It’s known for enhancing concentration and promoting a sense of calm."

Tyler raised his eyebrows. "The lemon flavor is a nice touch."

"Ah, the lemons," Mana said, her eyes sparkling. "They’re from a strain cultivated for over a hundred years. Through precise control of temperature and light, Taka managed to grow the perfect lemons."

"Alright, alright, I get it," Tyler interrupted, holding up a hand to stop her barrage of facts. "So, does this mean you’re planning to start a cool drink company?"

Mana chuckled, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "You’re right. Mana is thinking of launching it as a premium product. It’ll blow everything else out of the market."

Tyler leaned back, amused. "What about the revenge plan you were so focused on? Weren’t you staying on this island to take down the Woodcutter Association?"

Mana waved dismissively. "Oh, that’s already in motion. You underestimated Mana, Tyler. The Woodcutter Association is suffering huge losses."

She smiled smugly as she explained her strategy.

A year prior, Tyler had invested in some of the most expensive arrays available—advanced magical tools designed to accelerate cedar tree growth. Using his legendary copper pot, he replicated the arrays in bulk, creating a surplus of tools for Mana to use.

Mana implemented the arrays to cultivate cedar trees at an unprecedented rate, selling them at half the price of the Woodcutter Association’s usual rates. Unable to compete, the association began losing clients to Mana’s operation.

To make matters worse for the association, their own growth arrays mysteriously broke down on multiple occasions, sabotaging their efforts.

The head of the Woodcutter Association, Qiao Fu, was livid. He had sworn to find and destroy whoever was behind the sabotage. Unfortunately for him, Mana was untouchable.

Before leaving the island, Tyler had hired Grandmaster-level adventurers to protect Mana and her operations. With such powerful guards watching over her, Qiao Fu couldn’t act rashly.

"Well," Mana admitted, "we’re in a bit of a deadlock now. They’re hanging on, but only barely. Situ and his wife have been a great help. Mana made him the manager of the business."

"Situ got married?" Tyler asked, surprised.

Mana nodded. "Yup. He married Crystal."

"And he didn’t invite me to the wedding?" Tyler muttered, feigning offense. ƒreewebηoveℓ.com

Mana laughed. "There wasn’t a wedding, technically. Crystal... uh... knocked him up at a drinking party. A few weeks later, she told him she was pregnant, so they decided to tie the knot quickly without a big ceremony."

Tyler sighed and shook his head. "Women are scary."

As they talked, Tyler noticed movement out of the corner of his eye. A grey-skinned girl was peeking at him from the edge of the room, her gaze shy yet curious.

"Isha," Tyler called out.

The girl stepped into the room, her movements graceful and deliberate. She wore a maid’s outfit, and as she approached, she bowed politely to Tyler like a proper servant.

"You trained her as maid?," Tyler whispered to Mana, impressed by Isha’s demeanor.

Mana chuckled. "Not really. She just wants to be useful. She’s surprisingly good at managing business matters. Probably because she used to sell weeds in her village before joining us."

Isha blushed. After seeing the business at this scale. She felt Mana is teasing her.

Tyler nodded. He recalled how Isha brought him to her home and displayed all the weeds.

"Isha, close the door," Mana said suddenly, her tone playful yet commanding. "Since it’s been so long since we’ve seen Tyler, let’s ’eat him up.’"

Isha’s eyes lit up, her shyness vanishing in an instant.

Without hesitation, she darted to the door, shutting it with startling speed. Before Tyler could react, the lock clicked into place.

And then, as if she had teleported, Isha appeared right in front of him. Her lithe frame moved with fluid precision, and before Tyler could say a word, she was on top of him, her lips pressing firmly against his.

Mana smirked, watching the scene unfold with amusement. "What? It’s been a while. Don’t act like you don’t enjoy the attention."

Isha, unperturbed, leaned in again, her gaze unwavering. "Master Tyler," she whispered, her voice soft but resolute, "I’ve missed you."

Tyler’s mind raced.

Mana stood silently for a moment, then smiled mischievously and began to remove her dress. The silken fabric slipped from her shoulders, pooling at her feet, revealing her petite frame.

"Huh... Can you change back into your adult form?" Tyler asked, his voice carrying a mix of surprise and exasperation.

Mana tilted her head playfully. "Then you do the same," she whispered, her tone sultry.

With a faint sigh, Tyler activated the Phantom Mask. The mask activated, transforming his appearance into that of his 18-year-old self, tall and lean with sharp features.

Satisfied, Mana closed her eyes, her small figure shifting and growing. In moments, she transformed into her true form—a stunning, statuesque woman with a mature elegance.

"You have grown a little." Tyler said and looked at breast.

"If you want Mana can be in Petite body with this same breast." she whispered.

Tyler gulped and said, "well we can try that later."

When they turned to face each other, the air between them grew heavier, charged with anticipation.

For the first time, they realized how monumental this moment was. Though Mana had used her mouth to satisfy Tyler many times before. This time, they both decided to step beyond the boundaries they had danced around for so long.

The room was dimly lit, the air thick with warmth and the lingering hum of magic.

Isha lay sprawled on the floor nearby, her breathing uneven as she tried to regain her strength. Her grey skin was flushed, and her limbs felt like jelly.

"Ah... They’re still going..." she murmured weakly, glancing toward the bed. Her voice was barely audible, tinged with disbelief and exhaustion. Moments later, she succumbed to sleep, unable to keep her eyes open any longer.

On the bed, Mana and Tyler finally began to slow. Their energy, once boundless, had finally waned as the night crept closer.

As the first faint streaks of moonlights filtered into the room, Tyler and Mana lay entwined, their bodies pressed close. Both were bare, their forms illuminated by the soft glow.

Mana shifted, turning to face Tyler. Her expression was one of pure contentment, a smile playing at the corners of her lips.

"You’re awake," she said softly, brushing a stray lock of hair from his face.

Tyler’s eyes fluttered open, and he smiled back. "You’re the one who moved first," he teased, his voice warm with affection.

For a moment, they simply stared at each other, the silence between them comfortable and intimate.

Mana tilted her head, her hair shimmering faintly in the moonlights filtering through the curtains. "So, what happened on your side?" she asked, her voice carrying both curiosity and amusement.

Tyler sighed, leaning back against the headboard. "It’s been a busy year at the academy," he began, recounting his experiences. "I’ve been working on multiple projects, renovating the academy facilities, and dealing with troublesome people like the Vice Principal. That aside, I’ve started planning a major expansion for our business. There’s no time to waste if we want to grow."

Mana listened quietly, her playful demeanor giving way to genuine interest. She nodded occasionally, her eyes focused only on him.

"Now that I’m here, I need your help," Tyler continued, his tone more serious. "We need to deal with Qiao Fu and the Woodcutter Association. Let’s finish this within a week."

Mana raised an eyebrow at his confidence but didn’t question it. She knew Tyler’s capabilities well enough to understand he wasn’t bluffing. Instead, she offered a sly smile and shrugged. "If you say so. Mana will help. But Mana got the information that you were fooling around with new girls."

Tyler mouth twitched, "Who is the snitch?"

"Tsk... No one... Mana lied. You just confessed." Mana smirked.

"..." Tyler was speechless