Chapter 6

Qin Qingmou and Xu Wuzhou walked along the Qin family corridor, one after the other, both in silence. They didn't speak until they reached Qin Qingmou's boudoir.

Qin Qingmou's boudoir was a suite. The outer room was filled with books, stacked layer upon layer, mostly poetry and literature.

In the middle of the books were two very delicate recliners and rattan chairs.

Upon entering the room, Qin Qingmou sat on the rattan chair.

Xu Wuzhou sat on the recliner, waiting for Qin Qingmou to speak. After a while, she still didn't say anything.

Xu Wuzhou wasn't in a hurry. He casually picked up a book nearby, lay on the recliner, and flipped through the poetry anthology.

Although his former self, Xu Wuzhou, had dreamed of entering the Dao through literature, he lacked the talent and didn't have much knowledge.

However, the current Xu Wuzhou, who had been accustomed to staying at home on Earth, had developed a good habit of reading, sometimes reading for an entire day.

This book of poetry, though not as great as Tang poetry or Song lyrics, had its own unique style, and Xu Wuzhou found it interesting.

Qin Qingmou was also waiting for Xu Wuzhou to speak, but he remained silent. She glanced over and saw him engrossed in a book, lying quietly and turning the pages from time to time, exuding a calm and elegant demeanor.

Qin Qingmou was puzzled; this was completely different from the Xu Wuzhou in her memory.

When had Xu Wuzhou ever been able to sit quietly and read a book?

Most importantly, he had been silent the entire way here.

In the past, whenever he saw her, he would try his best to please her, talking incessantly.

Qin Qingmou thought Xu Wuzhou was just putting on an act, so she didn't speak, knowing he wouldn't be able to keep it up for long.

However, after more than an hour, Xu Wuzhou had already switched to another book and was still reading quietly.

"How is this book?"

Qin Qingmou finally spoke.

"Pretty good. I particularly like the line 'After the rain, the pond's surface is calm, like a polished mirror reflecting the eaves.'"

Xu Wuzhou replied.

Qin Qingmou was taken aback; he had really been reading seriously.

This book contained her favorite poem, "After the Rain at the Pond."

"Don't take the family competition to heart. It's a trap set by Xie Guangping."

Qin Qingmou said, looking at Xu Wuzhou.

She knew Xu Wuzhou liked her very much, to the point of obsession.

He did all sorts of things to attract her attention and win her favor.

When she studied literature, he followed suit.

However, his talent was truly lacking, and he couldn't focus.

Worse still, he had no self-awareness. After learning a poem or memorizing an article, he thought he was a genius and about to enter the Dao.

Moreover, Xu Wuzhou's possessiveness was too strong; he wouldn't allow anyone to have designs on her.

Xie Guangping had provoked Xu Wuzhou on this point, making him swear an oath and make a bet in a fit of anger.

"Ah, it's fine. I'll give it a try."

Xu Wuzhou thought the strongest competitors in the family competition were only at the innate realm. If he ingested more metal, he shouldn't have to worry.

Most importantly, it was for his silver.

Qin Qingmou thought Xu Wuzhou was still jealous of Xie Guangping's interest in her and wanted to compete out of spite. She said, "I'm already married to you. Xie Guangping has no chance, and I don't like that person."

"It really has nothing to do with him."

Xu Wuzhou said.

Qin Qingmou's delicate brows furrowed. He was still so stubborn.

Didn't he know that with his character, he might be beaten to death in the competition?

Forget it, he had always been like this, refusing to listen to advice and being self-centered.

"Can you give me an explanation?

Why did you do that yesterday?"

Qin Qingmou's cold eyes looked at Xu Wuzhou.

Even though she had been forced into marriage, who could tolerate their husband visiting a friend's bedroom and visiting a brothel on their wedding night?

Xu Wuzhou wanted to say that Lin Qingci had invited him into her room, but he hesitated and didn't say it.

They were close friends, and saying this wouldn't be believed. It would only make him seem like he was shirking responsibility.

There was no way to explain it.

For example, why would Lin Qingci invite him into her room?

He had a bad reputation; could Lin Qingci possibly like him?

"Is there no explanation?"

Qin Qingmou closed her eyes, feeling extremely disappointed in Xu Wuzhou.

Originally, she had been prepared to accept her fate.

But... how could she accept such a lecherous person?

Even if someone was despicable, they should have some limits.

"Lin Qingci cried a lot in my room yesterday. I don't want to say anything more.

You are my husband, and that's a reality.

In the future, you will still be the master of the Qin family, but I hope you won't be like you used to be.

As for us, I will focus on my studies, and I won't be able to fulfill my duties as a wife."

Qin Qingmou asked Xu Wuzhou, "Do you understand what I mean?"

"I understand! It means we'll sleep in separate beds from now on."

Xu Wuzhou had seen many unhappy couples on Earth and understood this well.

Seeing him say it so directly, Qin Qingmou's beautiful face turned a shade of red.

"I'll remind you again, don't participate in the competition. It's very dangerous."

Qin Qingmou said.

"It's fine. I'll get stronger soon."

Xu Wuzhou replied casually.

"..." Still so self-satisfied and arrogant, unable to recognize his own limitations.

Qin Qingmou shook her head, not saying anything more. It was useless to say more.

...

Xu Wuzhou walked out of Qin Qingmou's boudoir, thinking about how to get some metal. He saw a few servants carrying a chest, which contained several swords.

This made Xu Wuzhou's eyes light up. These were all cultivation resources. He quickly stopped them, saying, "Wait!"

The servants frowned slightly but, being lowly servants, they didn't dare to resist Xu Wuzhou.

"What are you doing?"

Xu Wuzhou asked, thinking about how to extort a few swords.

"Master Qin asked us to bring the newly forged weapons for his inspection."

The servant replied.

"Why does Uncle Qin want to see these?"

Xu Wuzhou thought they were using Qin Li to pressure him, so he asked indifferently, reaching into the chest and taking out a long sword.

Each sword was of excellent quality, far surpassing those in the armory.

"Good stuff. Swallowing these will definitely be better than those iron swords."

Xu Wuzhou thought to himself, waving the sword.

As he waved it, without Xu Wuzhou's conscious effort, the sword intent deeply imprinted in his soul moved, seeping into the sword, making it more formidable.

The servants watched Xu Wuzhou take out and wave the swords, their eyes fixed on him. This man had no integrity and might want to take the swords to exchange for silver.

"The Mao and Li families have produced better quality swords, putting us at a disadvantage.

So Master Qin instructed the swordsmiths to improve the quality. This batch is the new swords, brought for Master Qin's inspection."

The servant said to Xu Wuzhou, "Master Qin is waiting for us. Sir... Son-in-law, can we go ahead?"

"Is it really for Uncle Qin?"

Xu Wuzhou asked suspiciously, switching swords, trying to take one, but the servants were watching too closely, making it impossible.

"Master Qin is in a hurry!"

The servant replied.

Their eyes were fixed on Xu Wuzhou, making him very uncomfortable. What were they thinking? Did they think he would steal their swords?

Damn, they were watching so closely, making it impossible for him to take any.

"I'll take these two."

Seeing he couldn't take them secretly, Xu Wuzhou directly took two swords, ignoring the servants' thoughts and walking away.

The servants wanted to stop Xu Wuzhou, but seeing he had come from the young miss's room, they didn't dare to stop him, only watching as he walked away.

"I don't know what Master Qin is thinking, keeping him in the Qin family."

"A parasite, why keep him?

The Qin family is facing internal and external threats, and he's still causing trouble. Taking two swords, he'll probably exchange them for silver to squander."

"Ah, I don't know where the Mao and Li families got their swords that nurture sword intent. Our batch of swords can't compare."

"Yes, with the weapons business taken away, the Qin family's decline is not far off. What will we do then?"

"If... our swords could also be nurtured by sword intent, that would be great."

"..."