37: Is it a problem for a couple to sleep together?

Lin Du spent a total of 42 years of "lifespan value" to purchase the forging materials.

The price offered by Shameless Cao Thief directly earned Lin Du a return of nearly 25 times.

This price was very tempting, but Lin Du was not satisfied; he knew full well the bargaining skills and tactics of Shameless Cao Thief.

"Mr. Cao Thief, after forging these weapons, I came to trade with you the very first chance I got. Isn't the price you're offering a bit unreasonable?"

"That S-rank perfect quality flowing light soul slaying blade is worth at least 1500 years of 'lifespan value'. How about this: you pay 1500 years of 'lifespan value', and the other nine blades can be thrown in as a bonus!"

Lin Du raised the price by 500 years of "lifespan value" in one go.

Shameless Cao Thief shook his head decisively.

"That blade is indeed very valuable, but it is far from reaching the level of 1500 years of 'lifespan value'. Let's each take a step back and settle on 1300 years!"

"If that works for you, I'll take it. If not, you can look for someone else."

This price was quite fair, so Lin Du thought about it for a moment and agreed.

In the end, Lin Du's first forging endeavor concluded with a 30-fold return...

...

Before he knew it, it was already five o'clock in the morning.

Lin Du logged out of the game and returned to reality.

It was time for his daily work. After a quick wash, Lin Du went to the kitchen; it was time to make breakfast for his darling Fengya.

Today was a very important day; the eldest son of the Ning Family, Ning Fengnian, was coming back.

Just thinking about Ning Fengnian gave Lin Du a headache.

While frying eggs, he broke five or six of them in a row.

"I hope Ning Fengnian doesn't cause too much trouble this time..." Lin Du prayed silently to himself.

Lin Du carried the breakfast to Ning Fengya's bedroom. Ning Fengya was still in the game, so Lin Du left the breakfast on the table and walked away...

Around ten o'clock in the morning, the roar of car engines rang out outside the Ning Family Villa.

A motorcade sped in from a distance and stopped at the entrance of the Ning Family Villa.

The motorcade consisted of about eight or nine cars. The escorts in the front and back were black Maybachs, and in the middle was an imposing and luxurious Rolls-Royce Phantom.

In this world, the Rolls-Royce Phantom was the vehicle of choice for truly top-tier tycoons; it wasn't something that mere internet celebrities could just buy even if they had money.

After the motorcade stopped, two Bodyguards quickly arrived at the side of the Phantom and respectfully opened the rear door.

Step!

A Crew-cut Youth wearing white casual clothes stretched and stepped out of the car.

The young man looked to be about thirty years old, with an elegant and easygoing temperament. After getting out of the car, he looked around at his surroundings.

"Fengnian, your family truly lives up to its reputation as the number one major family in Tianyang City. The environment here is comparable to some top-tier scenic spots," the Crew-cut Youth said with a chuckle.

As the Crew-cut Youth was speaking, a sharp-eyed, handsome young man in a suit stepped out from the other side of the car.

"Yun Shou, stop teasing the Ning Family."

"Your Zhao Family's environment and location are much better than the Ning Family's. This little villa of the Ning Family is barely passable at best."

"Let's head inside!"

The two young men walked side by side towards the villa, while the Bodyguards and servants on both sides of the path respectfully nodded and greeted them.

At this moment, a figure rushed out from the villa.

"Brother, you're back!" Ning Yang greeted Ning Fengnian, his expression showing a hint of awe and nervousness.

Ning Fengnian nodded and pointed to the Crew-cut Youth in casual clothes beside him.

"Ning Yang, this is Young Master Zhao Yunsou of the Imperial Capital Zhao Family. Hurry up and greet him!"

Upon hearing the name "Zhao Yunsou," a look of shock appeared in Ning Yang's eyes.

But quickly, he eagerly nodded and greeted the Crew-cut Youth, "Hello, Brother Shou. Welcome to the Ning Family, Brother Shou, one of the four young masters of the divine dragon country!"

"Brother Shou, you're even more handsome than in the photos!" Ning Yang flattered him.

Zhao Yunsou laughed heartily and wrapped his arm around Ning Yang's neck.

"Hahaha, you sure have a sweet tongue!"

"I heard from your brother that you like forging weapons? I happened to get a few rare forging blueprints a while ago; I'll give them all to you in a bit."

Mentioning the forging blueprints immediately perked Ning Yang up.

"Brother Shou, there's an empty room next to mine. I'll take you there right now." Ning Yang grabbed Zhao Yunsou's arm and walked impatiently into the villa.

Seeing this, Ning Fengnian did not stop them; he gave Zhao Yunsou an apologetic smile.

"Ning Yang has absolutely no resistance to anything related to forging. You go ahead with him; I'll come find you later..."

After Zhao Yunsou left with Ning Yang, Ning Fengnian's smile faded, and he looked coldly at the butler standing to the side.

"Where is Fengya? Why didn't she come out to greet the guests?"

Under Ning Fengnian's imposing aura, the butler trembled in fear, not even daring to raise his head.

"Eldest Young Master, the young miss is likely still in the game. We didn't dare to disturb her casually."

Ning Fengnian narrowed his eyes upon hearing this. "She's already grown up, yet she still doesn't understand social etiquette!"

"You all take good care of Young Master Zhao; make sure you don't fail in your courtesies."

The butler nodded respectfully. "Rest assured, Eldest Young Master!"

...

After hearing the sound of cars at the entrance, Lin Du had been peering out the villa window to check the situation.

Looking at Ning Fengnian, who had an aura as powerful as an overbearing CEO, Lin Du sighed quietly in his heart.

"Sigh! That damn bastard has finally returned after all..."

"It seems he even brought a formidable helper this time!"

Through the window, Lin Du vaguely heard the words "four young masters of the divine dragon country" and "Zhao Yunsou."

Presumably, that Crew-cut Youth who looked harmless to humans and animals must be one of the four young masters of the divine dragon country, who was just as famous as Ning Fengnian...

Ning Fengnian walked into the villa with steady steps, while Lin Du walked out of Ning Fengya's room carrying the now-cold breakfast.

As luck would have it, they both saw each other!

Upon seeing Lin Du, Ning Fengnian's gaze instantly became sharp.

"We have guests at home; didn't you know you should go out to greet them?" Ning Fengnian questioned coldly.

Lin Du raised the breakfast in his hand. "Sorry, Big Brother, but as far as I'm concerned, Fengya's affairs are the most important!"

Since Ning Fengnian wouldn't give him a pleasant look anyway, Lin Du decided not to be polite either and retorted directly!

At worst, he would just have to suffer a bit more in the future...

It was the first time Ning Fengnian had been sassed by Lin Du. After his initial surprise, his expression quickly turned cold.

"Haven't seen you for a few days, and you've become quite tough!"

Ning Fengnian pointed at Lin Du's small nest and said coldly, "We have guests; don't come out and embarrass yourself. Go back to your room and stay there; don't come out unless necessary!"

Lin Du nodded honestly. "Oh, I got it."

After nodding in agreement, Lin Du carried the breakfast toward Ning Fengya's bedroom.

Seeing Lin Du heading toward Ning Fengya's bedroom, Ning Fengnian frowned and immediately called out to stop him from behind.

"Wait!"

"I told you to go back to your own room; what are you doing going to Fengya's bedroom!!"

Lin Du stopped and looked at Ning Fengnian strangely.

"Big Brother, Fengya and I are a married couple; shouldn't I be staying here?"