Grinding Points Matters Most

Shen Nong's Herbal Compendium recorded the world's most baffling and incurable ailments. As long as one's medical skill was profound enough, with Shen Nong's Herbal Compendium as an aid, there was no illness that could not be cured.

The only problem was that Mu Zibai did not yet know medicine. He would have to learn from scratch, which was still rather troublesome.

But it did not matter. What Mu Zibai lacked least was time. What was the law of the cultivation world? Not fighting and killing, not risking life and limb, but one word: lie low!

With this system, of course he would carry the art of lying low through to the bitter end! In any case, he had no enemies coming to his door, nor did anything come looking for him.

He would squat beside Wenren Lingmeng, lie low until the heavens grew old and the earth barren, grind out tens of millions of points, defy fate and change his destiny, then emerge only after he had become invincible beneath the heavens.

By then, his cultivation of Shen Nong's Herbal Compendium should be nearly complete as well. He could cure Wenren Lingmeng while he was at it, as thanks.

With everything planned out, he would lie low just like this!

"Son-in-law, it is getting late. It is about time to rest," Xiao E stepped forward and said softly.

Mu Zibai glanced at the sky. It was already deep into the night; by his reckoning, it should have been one or two in the morning. Everything was silent.

It really was time to sleep, but...

"I am not sleeping here?"

Mu Zibai asked in confusion.

Xiao E merely smiled without answering, her attitude firm. No matter what, she definitely would not let Mu Zibai sleep here.

Mu Zibai thought that made sense. In the eyes of everyone at Wenren Manor, he was merely a shield pushed out by the Mu family, a tool for warding off bad luck through marriage. Besides, with Wenren Lingmeng in such a state, how could they let Mu Zibai share her bed?

Seeing that Mu Zibai had no intention of leaving, Xiao E continued, "Son-in-law, you should rest early. It will not be too late to keep Miss company when you get up tomorrow morning."

Earlier, she had allowed Mu Zibai to hold Wenren Lingmeng's hand. Seeing that he had made no other moves, she had not interfered. But sleeping together was absolutely out of the question.

"No need. Tonight is the first night of Ling Meng's and my marriage. I will stay here and look after Ling Meng."

Just for this one night, he could earn at least several thousand, perhaps even ten thousand points. Naturally, Mu Zibai would not let any opportunity to grind points slip away.

"Does this son-in-law not need any rest?" Xiao E felt that something was amiss.

"Do not worry. I will just lean over to one side and will not get into bed, all right?"

"Then Xiao E will stay with son-in-law and look after Miss."

Xiao E smiled, thinking that Mu Zibai was probably putting on a show for the master and madam. Staying awake just to accompany Miss? How could that be possible?

She was certain that Mu Zibai would only show concern for Miss at the beginning. Once time passed, would he not still despise her for being a vegetable? Xiao E wanted to see just how long Mu Zibai could hold out. Before long, he would surely retreat in the face of difficulty.

Yet what Xiao E had not expected was that, forget keeping vigil, even if Mu Zibai were welded to this spot, he would be delighted. He would even be willing to do the welding himself.

The shop had refreshed at this moment, revealing five brand-new items.

[Item One: Qi Nourishing Pill, Price: 1,000 points (refreshable repeatedly)]

[Item Two: Energy-Boosting Coffee, Price: 100 points, Current Stock: 10 (refreshable repeatedly)]

[Item Three: Complete Set of Dream of the Red Chamber, Price: 300 points]

[Item Four: Mystic Armor Pill, Price: 10,000 points]

[Item Five: Martial Dao Root Bone, Price: 100,000 points]

Refreshable repeatedly meant that it would not disappear after purchase, unlike other items that would only appear once.

As for the Energy-Boosting Coffee, its current stock of 10 meant that it could be bought ten times that day, after which the item could still refresh again.

He had previously bought two items, leaving him with 31,800 points. After thinking it over, he decided to buy everything he could afford. These items were all useful.

The Qi Nourishing Pill could nourish one's qi and replenish one's blood after being consumed. Many people needed to take Qi Nourishing Pills before cultivating. Even after obtaining cultivation, they still needed them for maintenance, as they could consolidate one's root bone.

With Energy-Boosting Coffee, going two or three days without sleep would not be a problem. Its effects were excellent, making it suitable for those who stayed up late, and it had no side effects whatsoever.

The Mystic Armor Pill could help its user break through to the Profound Armor Realm.

Cultivation was divided into four realms: the Mystic Armor Realm, Tiger Martial Realm, Dragon Wasteland Realm, and Phoenix Nirvana Realm. Each realm carried its own unique significance.

As the first realm of cultivation, the Profound Armor Realm focused on tempering the body. Taking that first step was exceedingly difficult; countless people were barred outside this first realm.

Even those with exceptional talent might fail two or three times before entering the Profound Armor Realm.

The Qi Nourishing Pill could help Mu Zibai lay a solid foundation before the Profound Armor Realm. Once that foundation was good enough, he could take the Mystic Armor Pill and break through in one stroke.

Mu Zibai yawned, feeling a little sleepy. Seeing that he could no longer hold on, Xiao E revealed a trace of smug satisfaction. She was sleepy too. Staying up late harmed the body, especially when she was only sixteen and still needed to take care of herself.

Just as she was about to persuade Mu Zibai, she saw him suddenly perk up, his face glowing with vitality.

"Xiao E, if you are sleepy, go back and sleep first."

"I am not sleepy. I will stay here with son-in-law and keep watch over Miss." Xiao E forced herself awake, thinking, How could I possibly let Mu Zibai stay here alone? I want to see how long he can endure. I am a cultivator, after all. Could I not outlast a mere scholar?

Mu Zibai curled his lips. Good heavens, just how little does she trust me?

Feeling somewhat curious about Xiao E, he asked, "I heard you are a cultivator. What realm are you in?"

"Could it be that son-in-law wants to cultivate? Cultivation is very hard. With son-in-law's little frame, you should forget it." Xiao E said with a smile.

Mu Zibai: "..."

Mu Zibai glanced at Xiao E. Her figure was slender and delicate, the sort that looked easy to knock over, yet she was looking down on his physique?

Noticing Mu Zibai's gaze, Xiao E saw through his thoughts at once and said with a grin, "Son-in-law, I am not bragging, but I could fight ten men like you."

"So strong?" Mu Zibai frowned skeptically, though he believed it too. As Wenren Lingmeng's personal maidservant, Xiao E certainly had some strength.

"Of course. I am a great expert." Xiao E raised her fist.

Mu Zibai did not ask anything further, only nodded.

Xiao E brought over a small stool from the side and placed it behind Mu Zibai.

Mu Zibai pulled the stool in front of himself and sat down.

"Son-in-law truly cares deeply for Miss. If Miss knew, she would surely be moved by son-in-law." Xiao E said with a smile.

Though the words sounded like praise on the surface, the tone felt rather strange. Mu Zibai ignored her and quietly ground points.

Nothing mattered more than grinding points.

Xiao E merely watched quietly from the side. Looking at Mu Zibai, who clung to Wenren Lingmeng's hand as though he would not release it even in death, she had many doubts in her heart, but only opened her mouth without asking anything else.

She was merely Wenren Lingmeng's personal maidservant. At the end of the day, she was a maidservant, while Mu Zibai was the proper son-in-law. She had no reason to make him leave.

Having seen all the scheming and strife within the manor, she did not believe Mu Zibai had fallen so deeply for Wenren Lingmeng at first sight. But if he truly devoted himself to caring for Wenren Lingmeng from now on, that seemed like a good thing too.

Time passed quickly. In the blink of an eye, a night had gone by, and dawn arrived.

The pacing at the beginning is a little slow, please forgive me! I do not have much experience writing novels, and I am used to a slower pace. I cannot quite get a handle on pacing that is too fast.