Chapter 92: The Sun Rising from the West
Wen Nanxi paused in the act of placing food in her bowl. He was silent for a moment before speaking truthfully, “Even if you do that, he won’t leave.”
“He will think of every possible way to stay.”
Su Muyao was astonished. “Isn’t this what he wanted?”
“Isn’t freedom what he desired? I’m letting him go, giving him freedom, and he still doesn’t want it?”
Su Muyao felt Mei Qingchen had water in his brain.
“Does he have some ulterior motive for staying?”
Su Muyao felt that Mei Qingchenās desire to stay definitely wasn’t because of any affection for her. It must be for another reason. She wouldn’t be narcissistically presumptuous without cause. She felt she had to remain clear-headed enough to save her own life at any moment.
Seeing Su Muyaoās eyes instantly turn guarded and cold, Wen Nanxi knew she had always been intelligent and could see the essence of things clearly.
Wen Nanxi had already formed a judgment in his heart. “His parents likely entrusted him with a task in the letter, so he will insist on staying.”
Su Muyaoās expression shifted. “You mean this is his parents’ idea too?”
“But that makes even less sense. I angered his mother into fainting back then, and it was said her condition worsened due to the shock.”
“His parents should hate me even more and wish for Mei Qingchen to leave immediately!”
“Also, I heard Mei Qingchen is the only heir of the Mei family’s direct line, and his parents only have him as a son. The Mei family business relies on him to inherit it!”
With so many reasons, Family Head Mei and Madam Mei should be eager for Mei Qingchen to return.
Wen Nanxi explained gently, “That is the view from your perspective. From the Mei family’s perspective, it may not be so.”
Su Muyao frowned. Thinking carefully, she still couldn’t understand the Mei family’s attitude. “Could it be just because the prescription I gave worked?”
“But that doesn’t prove anything.”
Wen Nanxi patiently explained, “The Mei family bloodline is quite special. It is said they can commune with spirits.”
“Whenever they face an extremely difficult decision, they might use spiritual channeling to ask for direction and receive guidance.”
“Perhaps staying by your side is a good thing for Mei Qingchen, so Family Head Mei and Madam Mei must have instructed him as well.”
Su Muyao recalled what the Space System had told her earlier. The Mei family was indeed special.
Wen Nanxi guessed that the reason the Mei family agreed to marry Mei Qingchen to Su Muyao back then was definitely because they felt it was good for him.
“Furthermore, the Mei family has immense foundation and power. Mei Qingchen’s own strength is not weak either; perhaps he can even use secret arts to fight above his level.”
“Looking at it rationally, if he stays and is truly willing to protect the Wife as he claims, there will be an extra layer of security for the Wife.”
regarding Su Muyaoās safety, Wen Nanxi dared not hold anything back. Her safety was paramount.
Su Muyao frowned. She didn’t trust Mei Qingchen at all, nor would she rely on his protection. She still wanted him to leave.
After eating her fill, Su Muyao handed the bottle of pills rewarded by the space to Wen Nanxi. “Bleeding just now was bad for your body.”
“This is a tonic. Take one a day; it’s good for your health.”
Wen Nanxi said warmly, “Okay!”
With that, he opened the bottle, took out a pill, and popped it directly into his mouth. It melted instantly.
“Why eat it dry like that? Hurry, drink some water!”
Su Muyao hurriedly poured water for Wen Nanxi.
Wen Nanxi looked at Su Muyao, his eyes holding a soft, affectionate light. “Okay!” Only then did he drink the water.
He feared that if he hesitated even a moment, Su Muyao would think he didn’t trust her. He wanted to use his own way, in every little detail, to let her know he trusted her unreservedly.
Meeting his gaze, Su Muyao roughly understood what he wanted to convey.
Her heart warmed, but seeing it was getting late, she said, “Um, it’s late. You should go back and rest.”
“I plan to go check the forest tomorrow.”
Her ability was now Level 1.5. She didn’t intend to hide. If someone wanted to assassinate her, unless she never left the house, she couldn’t avoid it no matter what she did.
It was better to train herself through hunting and perhaps even lure the assassins out to deal with them. She also needed to gather more herbs to prepare some defensive medicines.
Wen Nanxi had intended to stay and guard Su Muyao in her room. But seeing her expression was normal, she was likely fine.
“Okay. Rest early. Tomorrow morning, we will accompany you to the forest to hunt.”
Wen Nanxi decided they would all protect Su Muyao together; no more solo hunting. Previously, when she hunted alone, they assigned one person to protect her only because no one wanted to interact with her much.
Now circumstances had changed, so the rules naturally had to change too. This time, he absolutely wouldn’t let anything happen to her.
Su Muyao didn’t refuse; it was safer that way.
Wen Nanxi gave her many instructions before finally leaving.
After he left, Su Muyao locked the door from the inside again. This time, she fell asleep immediately after lying down.
Su Muyao didn’t notice that after she fell asleep, the spiritual energy in the air began to surge into her body. A faint glow surrounded her.
Early the next morning, when Su Muyao woke up and stepped into the yard, she saw Mei Qingchen carrying water in.
Seeing Su Muyao, he forced himself to squeeze out a smile. “Wife is awake!”
Seeing Mei Qingchen like this, Su Muyao looked up at the sun in the sky. She thought the sun must have risen from the west.
Su Muyao couldn’t be bothered to respond to him.
However, Mei Qingchen didn’t feel awkward. He continued, “I heard the Wife bought many clay pots and vats yesterday. I’ll carry more water and wash the vats twice so they are convenient for the Wife to use.”
Su Muyao refused coldly, “No need!”
Showing solicitousness for no reason means harboring ill intentions.
Seeing Su Muyaoās icy demeanor, Mei Qingchen could barely maintain the expression on his face. But he endured it. He took a few deep breaths and softened his tone. “Wife need not be polite. This is what I should do.”
“I can also serve the Wife in washing up.”
If he didn’t perform well, she would probably give him a Letter of Release again. Maybe next time it wouldn’t be a release letter, but a Bill of Divorce.
He absolutely could not leave.
Thinking of this, Mei Qingchen put down the buckets and moved to pour water into the basin for Su Muyao.
“Go away. I don’t need you to do anything!”
Su Muyao pushed Mei Qingchen away.
Caught off guard, Mei Qingchen stumbled back several steps.
“You!”
Although Mei Qingchen hadn’t used his strength, he wasn’t someone just anyone could push away.
His phoenix eyes looked at Su Muyao, filled with a strange, captivating light.
“Your ability!”
Her ability has increased.
Su Muyao looked at her hand and channeled her ability, a green light surging around her body.
Mei Qingchen was shocked. “Level 2 Ability!”
How long has it been? She’s already Level 2!
There had never been such a fast cultivation speed. Currently, at Level 3, they were considered talented and fast cultivators. Reaching Level 1 was easy, but breaking through to Level 2 or 3 was difficult.
Nowadays in the Beast World Continent, the younger generation at Level 4 or 5 were considered top-tier experts.
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