Mu Zibai's Worries

"How did I bully your sister?" Mu Zibai asked curiously. He was confused why she would immediately accuse him of bullying Wenren Lingmeng.

"You married my sister, so you must have bullied her! I don't care, I won't agree to my sister marrying you."

"Ridiculous."

Mu Zibai found it utterly baffling, but he understood what was going through her mind. He ignored her and prepared to carry Wenren Lingmeng inside.

He couldn't be bothered with her. Dealing with girls like this was a waste of time.

"Let go of my sister! I won't let you touch her!" Wenren Qingyi stepped forward to stop him.

Mu Zibai shot her a glare. The words she was about to speak caught in her throat. She was startled by his gaze.

Once she recovered, she became furious.

"How dare you glare at me!" Wenren Qingyi stepped forward, trying to push Mu Zibai away. However, Mu Zibai didn't budge, and Wenren Qingyi stumbled back two steps instead.

[Clang! Points +10000]

What the hell? Mu Zibai was stunned. It was another ten thousand. This girl had the same status as her sister.

He sighed inwardly. What a pity about this girl's personality. She was too spoiled and willful, having never experienced hardship.

He almost looked forward to it. If only Wenren Qingyi were also in a vegetative state, he wouldn't mind sharing a bed with her and Wenren Lingmeng. That would double his points-earning efficiency.

Seeing her petulant demeanor, he thought, Should I wait for the Shop to refresh and buy a poison to turn her into a vegetable?

Wenren Qingyi was completely unaware of Mu Zibai's sinister thoughts. She felt uncomfortable and disgusted by this sudden brother-in-law, especially when she thought about her sister's condition.

"Alright, stop being difficult."

Just then, a man walked into the courtyard and grabbed Wenren Qingyi's arm. Wenren Qingyi finally stopped, still looking displeased.

Mu Zibai glanced at the man. He was burly, tall, and full of heroic spirit. He must be the eldest son of the Wenren Manor, Wenren Long Hong.

He had heard that Wenren Long Hong was extremely powerful and held an official position in court as a military general.

"Greetings, brother," Mu Zibai nodded to Wenren Long Hong in a friendly gesture.

Wenren Long Hong returned the nod and said, "I apologize. Qingyi and I were away searching for a renowned physician a few days ago. I didn't realize you were getting married. Otherwise, we would have definitely returned."

"It's alright. Your intention is what matters," Mu Zibai said with a smile. Compared to Wenren Qingyi, Wenren Long Hong's attitude was much more polite.

Although he was a military general, he was also quite refined.

"I've also heard about the recent events at the manor. Lingmeng's complexion has indeed improved significantly compared to before. Thank you for taking care of her." Wenren Long Hong expressed his gratitude.

"You jest. Lingmeng and I are husband and wife now, so it's only natural," Mu Zibai replied. He then inquired, "I heard you were looking for a renowned physician. Did you find one?"

"We did, but he's a monk at Tianling Temple. We plan to take Lingmeng there the day after tomorrow. I'll need your help to look after her then."

"Of course. If Lingmeng can wake up, it would be a great blessing."

Wenren Long Hong sighed. "It's hard to say. We've seen so many renowned physicians, but having hope is still a good thing."

"Lingmeng's health has been recovering well these past few days. Her waking up is just a matter of time."

Wenren Long Hong nodded. "I hope so."

Seeing that the two were chatting amiably, Wenren Qingyi snorted and then sat down beside Wenren Lingmeng, not saying a word.

"May I speak with you privately?"

"Certainly."

The two of them walked out of the courtyard together. In the corridor, Wenren Long Hong smiled and said, "Qingyi has always been like this. It's our fault for spoiling her too much. If she offended you in any way, please bear with her."

"She's just a child. It's normal for her to be a bit mischievous," Mu Zibai said indifferently.

Wenren Qingyi was only thirteen or fourteen years old, so it was normal for her to have some childish temperaments.

Besides, Mu Zibai didn't need to argue with her. After all, he was her brother-in-law.

"This girl has always had a very close relationship with Lingmeng. She was suddenly upset to hear about Lingmeng's marriage, especially given Lingmeng's current condition. She'll get over it in time. If Qingyi causes trouble, you don't have to indulge her," Wenren Long Hong said.

"Understood."

Mu Zibai nodded slightly and glanced back at the courtyard. Wenren Qingyi was now talking to Wenren Lingmeng.

Wenren Long Hong sized up Mu Zibai. When he first heard the news, he was also very displeased and even wanted to go to the Mu family to reason with them.

Such a marriage was unacceptable, and the engagement could be annulled. However, upon returning and hearing the news about Mu Zibai at the manor, Wenren Long Hong was surprised.

If the news was true, then this marriage wasn't bad after all.

Looking at Mu Zibai now, although his aura was ordinary and unremarkable, he exuded a sense of resilience from his bones. His words were gentle, his voice strong, and he was neither servile nor overbearing.

At first glance, he seemed like a good young man, quite suitable for Wenren Lingmeng. However, he wondered if Wenren Lingmeng would like him when she woke up.

"I heard you stayed up for days and nights taking care of Lingmeng. You need to take care of yourself. You don't want to collapse just when Lingmeng wakes up."

Mu Zibai waved his hand and smiled. "Don't worry, I know my own body very well."

Wenren Long Hong took out a book and handed it to Mu Zibai. "You can read this cultivation technique a couple of times when you have free time. It contains some exercises for strengthening the body."

"Thank you, brother," Mu Zibai took the book and glanced at it. It was a very basic body-refining method.

"I heard you're a scholar. You've been taking care of Lingmeng lately and haven't been attending classes. My cousin studies at the Imperial Academy. How about I mention it to him, and you can study there together?" Wenren Long Hong suggested.

Mu Zibai's ability to study at the Imperial Academy naturally elevated his status significantly. Achieving success there would be ideal.

This would also make him a better match for Wenren Lingmeng; as things stood, they were bound to be gossiped about.

In Long Hong's eyes, a man should stand tall and achieve great things.

"Uh," Mu Zibai pondered for a moment before saying, "Lingmeng's health isn't quite good right now. I'd like to wait until she's feeling better."

Studying? Absolutely not. Was studying as important as earning points? Of course not.

By staying by Wenren Lingmeng's side, he could accumulate enough points to become a god. Why would he need to study and pursue fame? At the very least, Mu Zibai wouldn't leave until he'd accumulated enough points or Wenren Lingmeng woke up.

Speaking of which, Mu Zibai felt a pang of worry. Wenren Lingmeng's complexion had been improving each day, and it seemed like she could wake up at any moment.

If Wenren Lingmeng woke up, given her status and personality, he wondered if she would even fancy him, let alone know about the care he'd provided.

If she didn't know, it would likely be difficult to get close to her again in the future.

He thought, while he could still earn points, he should seize the opportunity to earn them fiercely.