63: Your child will only tarnish the Ning family's bloodline.

Ning Fengnian had always strongly opposed the marriage between Lin Du and Ning Fengya.

The words "having a child" were a taboo for Ning Fengnian—a colossal taboo.

Now that the taboo had been mentioned, Ning Fengnian's face instantly changed color.

"You want to have a child with Fengya?"

"Are you worthy?"

"You are just a useless Live-in Son-in-law; any child you sire will only taint the Ning Family bloodline!"

Lin Du hadn't originally planned to pay attention to Ning Fengnian, but this sentence instantly ignited the fury in Lin Du's heart.

Lin Du offered no verbal response. He picked up the oysters in front of him and stuffed them into his mouth, then grabbed a handful of chives and wolfed them down... This action was far more damaging and insulting than any words!

Ning Fengnian's face was practically black with anger.

Lin Du suppressed his disgust and ate both large plates of oysters right in front of Ning Fengnian, not even sparing the soup left in the dishes.

As if he still wasn't satisfied, he grabbed a large handful of black goji berries and stuffed them into his mouth.

*Burp*~

Although these things tasted awful, Lin Du felt exceptionally pleased after eating them!

You won't let me conceive?

I insist on conceiving, and I'll conceive with vigor!!

The darker Ning Fengnian's face got, the happier Lin Du felt... What surprised Lin Du was that after a brief moment of rage, Ning Fengnian's expression quickly returned to normal.

Ning Fengnian took a sip of water as if nothing had happened.

After drinking, he sighed helplessly.

"Alas!"

"I have always opposed your relationship with Fengya, but now it seems my opposition has been ineffective!"

Ning Fengnian looked as if he was prepared to give up, appearing completely dejected.

"Since I can't stop you, I won't make things difficult for you anymore."

Ning Fengnian's attitude greatly surprised Lin Du.

This brother-in-law truly has deep schemes; he can endure even this situation?

Just as Lin Du was guessing what method Ning Fengnian would use to deal with him, he heard Ning Fengnian continue: "It's fine if you want to have a child with Fengya, but you can't continue wasting your life like you are now."

"As the Ning Family's son-in-law, you must have a respectable status."

"For the sake of the Ning Family's reputation, and for the future of your child!"

Here it comes!

The fox's tail is finally showing.

Lin Du knew Ning Fengnian definitely harbored ill intentions, but he still put on a grateful expression.

"Thank you, Brother, for your acceptance!"

"It's just, I wonder what Brother means by 'respectable status'?"

Ning Fengnian patted Lin Du's shoulder and said earnestly, "The Ning Family owns countless businesses in Tianyang City. You should go out and get more exposure."

"If you make a name for yourself outside, you will naturally gain a respectable status!"

Ning Fengnian's suggestion was very tempting to someone who had been confined to the villa for years.

If the previous Lin Du hadn't died, perhaps he really would have agreed to Ning Fengnian's proposal.

The miserable, exhausting days inside the villa were despair-inducing; who wouldn't want to escape and breathe the free air outside?

Ning Fengnian looked at Lin Du, who was deep in thought, and added fuel to the fire.

"Coincidentally, there's a company document that needs signing today. I can't leave the game, so why don't you go sign it for me?"

"Just go sign it; I'll explain everything clearly to Fengya!"

This little trick of Ning Fengnian's was truly childish in front of Lin Du.

Lin Du knew Ning Fengnian had malicious intentions, but instead of immediately refuting him, he happily nodded and agreed.

It was better to leave Ning Fengnian to Ning Fengya... After Ning Fengnian left, Lin Du carried the prepared breakfast to Ning Fengya's doorway.

As he reached the door, Lin Du heard Ning Fengya talking on the phone inside the room.

"Night Ember's Merchant Guild is opening tomorrow at noon. Many major powers have learned this news, and it is estimated that many people will come to compete for the Emperors Heart Sword."

"The Emperors Heart Sword is a sword skill that many classes can use. The Three Kingdoms and the Peak of the Forbidden City definitely won't miss out!"

Lin Du could not hear the voice on the other end of the line.

After Ning Fengya was quiet for a moment in the room, her tone became heavy.

"Zhao Yunsou is a man who cares about face. He lost face yesterday, and he will definitely try to regain it at the Merchant Guild today."

"You don't need to persuade me. No matter how high the price of the Emperors Heart Sword is driven up, I must have it!"

"Dad! If you have to blame someone for this, blame my brother. If he hadn't brought Zhao Yunsou back to the Ning Family, we wouldn't have all this trouble!"

"Got it, hanging up..."

Inside the room, Ning Fengya unhappily hung up the phone.

Lin Du had been in the Ning Family for so long, yet he had never seen Ning Fengya speak to Ning Tianxiong with such an attitude.

Presumably, Ning Tianxiong was putting pressure on Ning Fengya regarding the matter of Zhao Yunsou... Lin Du carried the meal and gently pushed open the bedroom door.

"Wife, time to eat." Lin Du smilingly placed the meal in front of Ning Fengya.

Ning Fengya glanced at the sumptuous meal, and her expression softened slightly.

After taking a few simple bites of food, Ning Fengya suddenly frowned, leaned close to Lin Du, and sniffed lightly.

"What is that smell on you!"

Smell?

Lin Du suddenly remembered.

He had been too vigorous when eating the oysters earlier, splashing some juice onto his clothes.

The smell Ning Fengya detected must have been the faint fishy odor of oysters... "Wife, didn't you tell me to nourish myself properly?"

"So, I just ate a few more oysters," Lin Du said cautiously.

Ning Fengya didn't say much after hearing this, but she irritably pushed the meal aside.

The domestic troubles combined with the strange smell on Lin Du completely ruined Ning Fengya's appetite... "Alright, you can leave now." Ning Fengya waved her hand.

Ning Fengya had ordered him out, but Lin Du didn't leave immediately.

He fiddled with the corner of his clothing, looking as if he wanted to speak but hesitated.

Ning Fengya noticed Lin Du's strange behavior, and a hint of impatience flashed across her brow.

"What is it? Is there something else?"

Lin Du awkwardly said, "It's not a big deal, really. Brother just asked me to go to the company to sign a document for him, and I wanted to hear your opinion, Wife!"

Ning Fengya was currently furious, and mentioning Ning Fengnian instantly maxed out her anger level.

"You are not allowed to go!"

"Without my permission, you are not allowed to go anywhere!!"

Since Ning Fengya personally gave the order, Ning Fengnian's plot was thwarted without effort.

Ning Fengnian grew up in the Imperial Capital, and his relationship with Ning Fengya had always been mediocre, far from a typical sibling relationship.

The matter involving Zhao Yunsou added another layer of estrangement between the siblings.

Let the siblings quarrel fiercely.

The more enthusiastically they quarrel, the happier Lin Du will be!

Watching the furious Ning Fengya, Lin Du carefully consoled her, "Wife, calm down. Getting too angry is bad for your health, and it's not good for having a child later..."

Ning Fengya raised an eyebrow, "Get out!!"

"Alright, Wife."

...Noon was the time for the Merchant Guild's opening.

Ning Fengya entered the game early. After Lin Du returned to his room and locked the door, he also confidently entered the game.

The news of the Ye Clan Merchant Guild's opening had fermented overnight and spread throughout all the major and minor powers in Yunlong City.

As noon approached, countless players swarmed toward the Ye Clan Merchant Guild...