The only problem with their plan was that they only had two power crystals for the barrier.
This, however, was easily solved since they could recharge the crystals using their own mana and Qi.
Xiao Han explained this to Paul during his last visit to the province lord's mansion, when Paul asked where he could get more power crystals.
It also helped that if the barrier was not attacked, then each crystal could power it for over a week, so they didn't need to recharge the crystals every day.
That first night, Paul kept his word and took Natalie's first time.
Irine was not that happy about it, but she could do nothing to stop the girl at this point.
Natalie, on the other hand, was very excited about it, but she was also a bit afraid, since it was her first time.
However, Paul was no longer as inexperienced as he was a few months ago, so he did everything he could to minimize the pain while maximizing the pleasure for the girl.
-Now I know why everyone is so hyped up every time it's their turn to spend the night with you.
Natalie said, lying on Paul's chest and catching her breath after her first wonderful experience.
-I'm glad you liked it.
Paul grinned.
He was surprised at her stamina in bed.
They went two rounds before she finally had enough, and he suspected that she would want even more if he didn't tell her to take it easy.
-So what's the plan now?
Natalie asked after a moment of silence.
-Right now, we are going to get some sleep, as for the near future, we will all concentrate on cultivation and training.
Paul answered with a smile before turning serious.
-I can't shake the feeling that we will need our strength soon, and we are all still weak.
-Not so weak.
I mean, you are on the fourth stage already.
Sister Anna is at the third stage, and with her physique, she will reach the fourth stage soon.
The rest of my sisters and my mom are also only a step away from the third stage.
I'm going to reach the third stage in a matter of days now as well.
What's more, we all reached this high in only a few months.
She said, with a bit of surprise in her voice, since their group, although it was not particularly strong, was not weak either.
-That's not the point; my concern is the Yuki clan.
I've refused them twice already, and if what I've heard about them is true, they don't like to hear 'no' for an answer.
Compared to them, we are weak, and this needs to change.
I'm not losing anyone else, just because I'm weak.
The two of them chatted a bit more before going to sleep.
The next morning, Paul called everyone and repeated what he said to Natalie the previous night.
All the ladies understood what he meant, and all of them already had thoughts of their own on this matter.
They were all his women now, and he cherished all of them, which made them potential targets for people aiming to force him to do something for them.
The only way to avoid this outcome was for not only Paul but all the ladies to become as powerful as possible, and the sooner the better.
-Since that's the case, then we'd better get started.
Anna said with enthusiasm, and all the ladies nodded in agreement.
-My thoughts exactly.
Paul also smiled, taking out a whole box filled with vials and a deck of cards.
-This way, you can't complain about the order, and the rest can use the vials while waiting for their turn.
He grinned when all the ladies looked at him in surprise.
They had no idea when he had the time to prepare so many vials, and they were not sure they wanted to know.
The ladies agreed to this matter, and soon chose their cards.
-Elaina, are you not going to choose?
Wei Lan asked, seeing that the elf didn't take a card.
-What's the point when I can't even do anything with it?
She answered, visibly sad that despite her desire to cultivate with Paul, she was unable to do so.
-Daughter of the forest, stop looking down on yourself.
The reincarnation soul appeared without warning.
-You are not useless, and you may be of great help to Paul's cultivation as well as he can greatly enhance yours.
The soul said, stunning everyone.
-Ancient one, even if I might be of help, it is useless if I can't cultivate with my lord.
As for this cultivation benefiting me, I have never heard of such a thing.
Elaina said with respect.
-The first part simply requires time for you to start believing in yourself again.
As for the second part, this is my gift for you.
The reincarnation soul said and touched her forehead.
-What is this?
The elf asked when a cultivation technique suddenly appeared in her mind.
-It's a dual cultivation technique for elves.
The decision is yours if you wish to use it, the same as the decision to cultivate with Paul.
However, if you decide to use it and fix that low self-esteem of yours, then you might be able to help him as much as Anna and grow as much as her as well.
The soul explained and disappeared again.
-Thank you, ancient one.
Elaina said with gratitude in her voice and tears in her eyes.
Then she also took a card from the table.
If the ancient soul believed in her so much that it gifted her a cultivation technique, then she wanted to use it and prove that its faith in her was not misplaced.
When the ladies showed their cards, it turned out that Anna was first since she got the king of spades.
To everyone, surprise, the next in line was Elaina, followed by Rina, Lan, Nia, Yin, Irine, Lia, Rin, Natalie, with Ran taking the last spot.
-Have fun, you two.
Irine said, taking the box of vials and leaving the house to cultivate in the garden, followed by all the ladies except for Anna.
Even Elaina left with them, wanting to try out the technique she had just received.
-Shall we?
Anna asked with a grin.
-Give me a moment to take a bath.
Paul smiled, or…
He said, having an idea.
-You can accompany me.
He smiled at the girl's stunned expression.
-Alright, it sounds fun.
She never considered doing it anywhere else besides the bedroom or the tent if they were out of the city, but having some fun in a bath sounded interesting.
Soon they both ended up in a bathtub, and the water was not the only thing that was steamy in there.