High-End Hunters Often Appear as Prey (3300)

Mu Zibai saw an opportunity and, leaning sideways, raised his finger to Wenren Lingmeng's small head. He looked at her flushed face, her eyes hazy as if she had drunk wine, appearing tipsy.

Wenren Lingmeng startled, as if she knew what Mu Zibai was about to do. She instantly came to her senses, turned her head, and pushed Mu Zibai forward with both hands, shoving him away.

"No~"

Wenren Lingmeng hugged the quilt stubbornly, holding it tightly, giving Mu Zibai no chance.

"We're married now, so of course, we should do married things. Otherwise, how can we be considered a proper couple?" Mu Zibai pressed closer to Wenren Lingmeng even more unscrupulously.

It was like a hungry wolf eyeing a poor little white rabbit.

"No."

Wenren Lingmeng clutched the bedding, not daring to look at Mu Zibai, afraid of being devoured by him.

Although she said no, she didn't resist in action.

An opportunity!

Mu Zibai gently moved away the quilt Wenren Lingmeng was holding, as if he were slowly peeling away her modesty.

Seeing Wenren Lingmeng's frightened and timid appearance, Mu Zibai stroked her hair and asked, "What's wrong?"

Wenren Lingmeng lowered her head, seemingly still hesitant, and said weakly, "I can't."

Mu Zibai's heart softened. He didn't want to force Wenren Lingmeng. It would happen sooner or later anyway, no need to rush. Besides, he wasn't just a carnivore; being with Wenren Lingmeng wasn't about her body.

He tapped Wenren Lingmeng's brow and didn't advance further, respecting her decision. Wenren Lingmeng had only just woken up and was likely still adjusting or getting used to her new identity.

After all, she used to be passive, and now she was active. The difference was significant, and she would get used to it gradually.

What he needed to do during this time was to accompany Wenren Lingmeng, helping her adapt to life after waking up, and adapt to a life with him.

Seeing that Mu Zibai had stopped advancing and had created some distance between them, Wenren Lingmeng was taken aback. She raised her head and looked at Mu Zibai.

Mu Zibai smiled gently and said, "Alright, I was just teasing you. Look how flustered you got. You have your thoughts, and I respect them. I won't pressure you."

Unexpectedly, Wenren Lingmeng became anxious, looking displeased. "Who said that? I didn't mean that. I..."

Wenren Lingmeng stammered, unable to form a complete sentence for a long time. She seemed to be getting more and more anxious, almost to the point of tears. It was clear she was extremely flustered.

Mu Zibai was bewildered. Why was this little girl suddenly so agitated?

She was fidgeting and couldn't say anything definite.

Mu Zibai asked, "What's wrong? Don't cry."

"Can't you just hold on a little longer?"

Mu Zibai: "?"

Hold on a little longer? Mu Zibai stared at Wenren Lingmeng, utterly confused. What was she talking about?

Wenren Lingmeng twisted her fingers together, looking conflicted, her lips pouting. Her eyes were red, like a little girl who had done something wrong.

"I thought, since it's my first time, I'd be a bit indirect. You know, a bit of playful resistance, and if you persisted, I would reluctantly agree," Wenren Lingmeng said, lowering her head until it was almost buried in her chest.

Mu Zibai took a deep breath, shocked by Wenren Lingmeng's words. Were these really words spoken by Wenren Lingmeng?

For Mu Zibai, it felt like his worldview was collapsing, and he wondered if he had misheard.

She actually said that? If he persisted, she would reluctantly agree? So, this girl...

He was greatly shaken. Was this really the same wife who would blush at the slightest touch, who was often shy? The same reserved, tactful, gentle, and considerate wife?

So, his wife wasn't so proper after all?

At that moment, Wenren Lingmeng's self-created image shattered.

Suddenly, Wenren Lingmeng peeked out one eye, glancing quickly at Mu Zibai before darting back, as if surreptitiously observing his reaction.

At this moment, her eyes held none of the previous shame, nor the guilt of having done something wrong.

The tears were fake! The shyness was fake! The shame was fake! All of it was fake!

Mu Zibai instantly doubted his life. He suddenly recalled a saying: the most sophisticated hunter often appears as the prey.

At this moment, Mu Zibai finally understood. He was the prey, and Wenren Lingmeng was the hunter. This reversal was something Mu Zibai could never have figured out, no matter how hard he tried.

I was the prey?

Mu Zibai had been completely deceived by Wenren Lingmeng's delicate and adorable exterior. She was a wolf in sheep's clothing! He had fallen into her trap!

Mu Zibai probably wouldn't have figured it out even if he thought about it all night.

Suddenly, he felt unsafe. What if Wenren Lingmeng turned the tables on him? If that happened, what would become of his lifelong reputation? Wouldn't he be relegated to kneeling on a washboard from now on?

Wenren Lingmeng shyly leaned closer, pressing against Mu Zibai's chest. She looked at him with affectionate eyes, presenting herself as ripe for the picking.

It was as if she was saying, "I'm done playing games, no more pretending," which made Mu Zibai hesitant to act rashly.

"Husband~~"

This one word, "Husband," made Mu Zibai's bones go weak. Who could resist this? Wenren Lingmeng whispered in Mu Zibai's ear, "I'm sorry, darling. It's my first time, and I couldn't give myself to you on our wedding night. I thought I'd make it up to you when we got back. We're outside now, not at home, so you'll have to bear with me, husband."

Mu Zibai breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, it wasn't what he had imagined. He had almost thought his pure and adorable wife was gone, but fortunately, everything was alright.

His wife was still the same cute little cat.

He touched Wenren Lingmeng's head and said, "It's okay, what's there to worry about? Besides, who do you think your husband is?"

For Wenren Lingmeng, a traditional girl living in ancient times, this was a very important, history-making, unforgettable moment, a moment where pain and pleasure walked hand in hand.

Such a moment naturally couldn't be rushed in this unfamiliar place. It had to be in the bridal chamber, on the night of the wedding.

Perhaps this was a sense of ritual, Mu Zibai naturally understood.

Wenren Lingmeng shyly pursed her lips and said apologetically, "I thought my husband would be angry."

Mu Zibai smiled and said, "How could I be? You are my wife, and I will naturally respect your choice."

Wenren Lingmeng looked into Mu Zibai's gentle eyes, and ripples stirred in her heart, touched and unable to calm down for a long time. At this moment, it felt as if her heart had melted by Mu Zibai.

Having a husband like Mu Zibai was enough for a lifetime.

Imagining a life of mutual devotion with Mu Zibai, being close every day? Just thinking about it made her blush. Oh no, Mu Zibai was corrupting her!

Wenren Lingmeng said decisively, "Mhm, I will also respect my husband's choice."

Mu Zibai held Wenren Lingmeng's hand and asked, "Really?"

"Mhm." Wenren Lingmeng nodded heavily. Spouses should be like this; no matter what choice the other makes, one should respect, love, and cherish them. This is what being a couple means.

"I want to take a concubine," Mu Zibai said without hesitation.

Wenren Lingmeng: "???!!!"

The smile from the previous second froze instantly, her expression changing drastically. The murderous intent in her eyes was undeniable as she looked at Mu Zibai, as if he were already a dead man.

Mu Zibai shivered. What terrifying eyes. It was over. Beneath that delicate exterior was a tigress. This life was probably over.

No, he had to think of a way. Should he drug Wenren Lingmeng? It would be better to honestly lie down and be a vegetative state.

"How dare you!" Wenren Lingmeng exploded on the spot, staring fiercely at Mu Zibai, almost putting a knife to his throat.

"I was joking, my dear. Don't take it seriously," Mu Zibai said fearfully. "Having you alone is better than anything in the world. Even if you made me emperor with three thousand beauties in my harem, I wouldn't spare them a glance."

"That's more like it." Wenren Lingmeng finally retracted her murderous gaze and returned to her usual self.

Mu Zibai breathed a sigh of relief. Indeed, all women in the world were the same. Fortunately, he hadn't said he wouldn't take concubines. He hadn't spared three thousand beauties in his harem a glance, but he hadn't said he didn't want them, hehe. Of course, he only thought about it internally.

His heart belonged only to his wife. Others were just for accumulating points.

His true goal was to work hard and make his wife the Empress.

Wenren Lingmeng placed her hand on Mu Zibai's waist and began to unbutton his clothes, startling him. "My dear, what are you doing? Don't blame me if I'm not polite."

Didn't they just agree? Was she still playing games?

Was she testing him with this? What man could resist such a test?

She said no, but then she started unbuttoning his clothes?

Wenren Lingmeng pouted and said, "Who told you to look at me already? I haven't looked at my husband yet. It's unfair~~"

She weakly said it was unfair, with a hint of petulance, making him unable to resist, making him want to push her onto the bed immediately and spank her hard!

Let her know the harshness of society!

Mu Zibai stared blankly at Wenren Lingmeng. Unfair, my ass! Was this part of the interest? Was this included?

Besides, if Mu Zibai took off his clothes at this moment, he would also feel shy. After all, without doing anything, Mu Zibai was still a pure, shy nineteen-year-old youth at heart.

How could he be influenced by Wenren Lingmeng's corrupting thoughts? If she just said "look," wouldn't he lose face?

Seeing Wenren Lingmeng's expectant eyes, he was afraid she would suddenly blurt out: "Let me see."

That would be truly terrifying.

Just thinking about it sent a shiver down his spine.

He immediately pushed Wenren Lingmeng down. Wenren Lingmeng was flustered by the sudden change, thinking Mu Zibai had suddenly become beastly.

Her arm hurt, her hands were forced behind her back, and she was firmly restrained.

Wenren Lingmeng panicked, became scared, and weakly said, "Husband."

Slap!

Before she could finish, Mu Zibai slapped her on the butt.

"Ah! I was wrong, it hurts~~" Wenren Lingmeng cried out in pain.

"Who told you to say those things?" Mu Zibai said sternly. He couldn't indulge Wenren Lingmeng any further, or she would deviate further from the persona he had in mind.

"It's because my husband corrupted me."

"Me?" Mu Zibai released Wenren Lingmeng, indicating he wouldn't take the blame.

Wenren Lingmeng got up, rubbed her butt, and suddenly smiled, a sweet smile, meeting Mu Zibai's gaze.

Wenren Lingmeng smiled sweetly, a smile that could topple cities, and said, "I'm lucky it's you."