66: Aunt, I don't want to struggle anymore

The year's plan is in spring.

The day's plan is in the morning.

Life is in motion.

Warm sunlight streamed into the bedroom.

Lu Ming stretched lazily.

He suddenly felt that a mere 1000 kindling points weren't that much.

Perhaps it was due to today's buff, the kindling harvested was more than the previous few days combined.

Just this morning, he had harvested 150 points.

He hadn't expected that Xu Lulu's antics would unexpectedly trigger a super multiplier.

It seemed that from now on, things would continue to flourish like this.

Looking at the three women feigning sleep on the bed, he thoughtfully covered them with blankets and quietly left the room.

Lu Ming had no worries that the three women would become unhappy.

Because just moments ago, the three of them had thoroughly tangled up.

After Lu Ming's footsteps faded, Xu Qianqian pinched Xu Lulu's arm hard: "You brat, it's broad daylight, and you drag me into your nonsense, but why drag Sister Li into it too?"

Xu Lulu hissed from the pinch but showed no sign of backing down.

Instead, she flipped over and pounced on Xu Qianqian, reaching out to tickle her: "What do you mean 'nonsense,' Sister! You clearly offered yourself, and now you're blaming me!"

As the two wrestled, Zhao Li, on the side, kept her small face tightly strained.

"I don't want to live anymore..."

Zhao Li could swear that all the embarrassment of her life combined didn't equal the embarrassment she felt just now.

The moment Lu Ming pulled Xu Qianqian out of the wardrobe earlier, she completely collapsed.

After that, things became a blur.

She couldn't think about it; it wouldn't pass inspection.

She propped herself up and sat, looking at the two sisters blocking the bed, a hint of awkwardness flashing across her pretty face: "I want to go wash up..."

Hearing Sister Li's voice, Xu Qianqian's movements immediately stopped.

She climbed off Xu Lulu and leaned towards Zhao Li: "Sister Li, I'm sorry, it's all Lulu's fault for being too mischievous!"

To be honest, Xu Qianqian was quite embarrassed too.

But since she and Xu Lulu had 'cried on the same pole' together, her acceptance level had risen considerably.

What she hadn't expected was that Sister Li, who seemed like such a cold and aloof older sister, also had an unknown side.

Was this the 'contrast' her husband spoke of?

So cute.

Zhao Li's cheeks instantly flushed, her already strained small face looking even more unnatural, and she subconsciously avoided Xu Qianqian's gaze: "It's... it's nothing."

Finally, she added: "You two should sleep in this room from now on too, living together..."

She paused, her gaze unconsciously drifting towards the window, as if to hide something, "It'll be more convenient for cultivation together later."

Seeing her 'burying her head in the sand' act, Xu Lulu couldn't help but reveal a triumphant smile.

"Stupid husband, you got off easy."

...Lu Ming went down to the living room on the first floor.

He found Zhao Qingge sitting upright on the sofa.

He froze for a moment, then walked over, greeting her with an awkward smile: "Aunt, when did you get back?"

Zhao Qingge looked up, her gaze falling on Lu Ming, her beautiful eyes showing a hint of annoyance: "I just got back not long ago, didn't hear a thing, satisfied now?"

Lu Ming choked on Zhao Qingge's annoyed words, his awkward smile becoming even more pronounced.

"Aunt, what are you saying..."

Zhao Qingge put down her teacup, her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, sizing up Lu Ming, and secretly cursed in her heart.

Is this brat made of iron?

He didn't stop for two whole hours.

Does he really think I'm dead?

It was one thing for Lulu to go along with his antics, but Zhao Li had always been a well-behaved good girl in her heart.

And now... recalling that fleeting glimpse from that night, Zhao Qingge's toes tingled slightly.

But then she thought, this brat possesses the heaven-defying ability to enhance talent; other women would probably want to tie him to the bed twenty-four hours a day, wouldn't they?

Lier did what she did only to restore her talent as soon as possible... Enhancing talent, something so many people dream of, was achieved in such an absurd way.

If... if her own talent could advance even further... Ptooey, ptooey, ptooey!

Zhao Qingge, are you really fantasizing now?

"No, absolutely not, not even if it kills me!"

Zhao Qingge shook her head vigorously, trying to drive those absurd thoughts from her mind.

She picked up the teacup from the table and took a large gulp; the cold tea slid down her throat but failed to suppress the inexplicable heat in her heart.

Lu Ming stood by, watching Zhao Qingge suddenly become a little flustered, his heart full of confusion.

What's wrong?

What exactly happened?

Who upset this woman again?

Zhao Qingge put down the teacup, took a deep breath, and tried to calm her expression.

But the subtle hint of panic in her eyes still couldn't be completely hidden.

She looked up at Lu Ming, her tone as natural as possible, changing the subject: "I heard from Chen Ziliang that you intend to get involved in the Jiangyin River mess?"

When Lu Ming heard the words "Jiangyin River," his eyes became more serious.

"Yes, I'm preparing to open my Qi Sea, and I'm short on resources."

Zhao Qingge quickly lowered her crossed, high-heeled beautiful legs, her expression a little surprised: "You've reached Qi Movement Ninth Stage? That fast?"

"Yes! A kind person gave me some opportunities a few days ago."

Seeing Lu Ming nod in affirmation, she was silent for a moment, then took out a small jade bottle from her storage bag and handed it over:

"This drop of Sixth Stage ferocious beast blood is enough for you to open the vast sea. I originally planned to give it to you when you opened your Qi Sea, but judging by your meaning, you seem to have a higher pursuit. Anyway, take it for now, just in case."

Lu Ming took the jade bottle, his expression a little moved.

Although Zhao Qingge was the Director of a local Night Watch Division, the contribution points she received each month were not many.

This 8000 contribution point Sixth Stage ferocious beast blood would probably cost her dearly.

This woman really went all out to invest in him... Fine, at worst, he would invest back later.

Lu Ming took a deep breath, his expression very serious: "Aunt, do you have Seventh Stage ferocious beast blood? I don't want to struggle anymore."

When Zhao Qingge heard Lu Ming's words, her heart couldn't help but tremble again.

Before, she could laugh off Lu Ming's teasing, or even counterattack.

But ever since she knew this brat was a hot commodity, Lu Ming's words were like revealing her most shameful secret.

You rotten brat, please stop talking, Aunt is already on tenterhooks every day.

She took a deep breath, her bosom rising and falling.

Then she reached out and gently tapped Lu Ming's forehead, with a hint of reproach: "Do you really think I'm a rich woman? This drop of Sixth Stage ferocious beast blood has already drained my little private fund. And you, you're still pushing your luck for Seventh Stage?"

"Back to the main topic, I don't object to you getting involved in the Jiangyin River mess."

Zhao Qingge stretched lazily, her long legs crossed, her high heels gently swaying with her fair feet.

"It's quite fun to join the excitement. As for the so-called immortal corpse, you don't need to have too many fantasies."

"If you encounter anything tricky inside, you can find a woman named Bai Qiuyue."