Using thunderous methods, Ye Wudu killed the leader of the Iron Hand Gang and unified the two gangs.
These low-tier underground gangs only submitted to absolute strength. Loyalty meant almost nothing to them.
Ye Wudu handed the gangs over to Li Mazi to manage, instructing him to report only if something arose that couldn’t be resolved.
He had no time to waste on such trash-tier gangs. Right now, the most important thing was to increase Murong Wanyin’s favorability.
In addition, he had already taken the private coffers of both gang leaders. Combined, they totaled 5,200 silver tael.
100 silver tael was enough for an ordinary person to live for an entire year. For common folk, this was already an enormous fortune.
As for killing so many people and whether the authorities would investigate… there was no need to worry. In Demonic Sect territory, what authorities were there?
By the time Ye Wudu returned to Tingwan Courtyard, it was already midnight.
As soon as he reached the entrance, he saw a lone figure waiting there.
Moonlight slanted down from above the courtyard gate like an invisible blade, splitting Murong Wanyin into two halves.
One half of her phoenix eyes shone brightly under the moonlight, while the other half sank into deep shadow.
The illuminated side was like an untouched celestial maiden, while the shadowed side resembled a demon from the depths of hell. Together, they formed a beauty beyond description.
Murong Wanyin noticed the blood all over Ye Wudu and frowned slightly.
She stepped forward to check him carefully. After confirming it was all someone else’s blood, she seemed to relax.
Looking at him, she asked calmly, “Why were you so impulsive today? Weren’t we supposed to keep a low profile?”
Ye Wudu looked at her with a serious expression. “I sensed your anger. Whoever makes the woman I love most angry must die. Not even the heavens themselves can stop me!”
Murong Wanyin froze slightly. It was the first time she had heard such a deeply affectionate confession.
In the past, his way of expressing affection had always been along the lines of: you are the woman I love most, so you must follow me for life, you cannot have divided loyalties, your eyes must only hold me.
Though both expressed love, the feeling they conveyed was completely different.
She lowered her voice slightly. “Mm… being so high-profile… aren’t you afraid of exposing our whereabouts?”
Ye Wudu looked into the distant darkness and smiled faintly. “If we’re exposed, then we die together. I’ve figured it out. I don’t want to live like a coward anymore.”
He suddenly lowered his head and lifted her chin with his finger. “Wife, would you be willing to die with me?”
Ye Wudu knew all of this was a lie. There were no enemies hunting him.
The only person capable of killing him was the Female Sword Immortal before him.
So he wasn’t afraid of being exposed. Still, if they could remain low-profile for a year, that would be best.
After all, he still needed to raise Murong Wanyin’s favorability and didn’t want anything interfering with that.
Looking into his deep, star-like eyes, Murong Wanyin felt her heartbeat skip, her breathing gradually quickening.
“Mm…”
She responded softly and nodded, then quickly turned her head away.
She didn’t want him to notice the warmth rising to her cheeks.
[Ding! Murong Wanyin’s favorability +1. Current favorability: 18.]
Hearing the notification in his mind, a slight smile curved on Ye Wudu’s lips.
Just 2 more points, and he would receive the second system reward.
“System, once Murong Wanyin’s favorability is maxed out, can I bind with others?” Ye Wudu asked inwardly while preparing to bathe.
[Ding! As long as the host encounters a qualified female lead, the system will prompt accordingly.]
After receiving the system’s reply, Ye Wudu felt reassured.
After finishing his bath, he went to the bed.
After killing so many people today, he felt somewhat tired.
Murong Wanyin hadn’t come over yet, likely avoiding him out of embarrassment while he bathed.
Ye Wudu didn’t bother about whether she would come to sleep with him. He planned to rest first.
Just as he lay down, Murong Wanyin pushed the door open and entered.
He noticed she was carrying a bowl of food.
So thoughtful?
Knowing he was tired from killing, she even prepared a late-night meal?
Murong Wanyin walked up to him and said, “Eat. Ox whip.”
Ye Wudu: “???”
He suddenly remembered.
He had intended to return the item to Zhang Douhua, but then the Black Cloud Gang showed up.
He had casually placed the ox whip on his wife’s stall.
And Murong Wanyin had actually taken it home and cooked it for him.
Ye Wudu kept a straight face. “What exactly did you two talk about for her to give me ox whip?”
Ox whip wasn’t cheap. Zhang Douhua had really been generous.
Murong Wanyin looked slightly guilty and lowered her voice. “She found out we haven’t… shared a bed, and then…”
Ye Wudu sighed helplessly. “Couldn’t you explain that it’s you who’s unwilling?”
Murong Wanyin lowered her head, saying nothing, simply pushing the bowl toward him.
She thought to herself, you’ve never even tried, how can you prove you’re capable?
Ye Wudu looked at the large portion of ox whip. “Do I have to eat this?”
Murong Wanyin shook her head. “Don’t waste Aunt Zhang’s kindness.”
Ye Wudu looked speechless. “You won’t even open your legs, yet you want me to eat this? Are you trying to kill me?”
Murong Wanyin replied seriously, “In any case, it must not be wasted!”
Left with no choice, Ye Wudu picked up the bowl and began eating.
He had never eaten this before. The taste felt… strange.
Whether it was the ingredient itself or Murong Wanyin’s cooking, he couldn’t tell.
After all, he still needed to increase her favorability. For such a small matter, he wouldn’t go against her wishes.
After eating, Ye Wudu said, “I dealt with the leaders of two small gangs and got some banknotes. You don’t need to run the stall anymore.”
Murong Wanyin shook her head. “No. I’ll continue the stall. How much did you get?”
“Over 5,000 silver tael.”
Hearing this, a trace of something unreadable flickered in her eyes. “Then… use that money to buy a larger courtyard.”
Ye Wudu paused.
He felt it wasn’t necessary. They would leave in a year anyway. What was the point of buying a place here?
But he didn’t refuse immediately. Instead, he looked at her and asked, “You want a courtyard? Why?”
Murong Wanyin shook her head, remaining silent.
She thought, if you have so much money, then it makes me seem useless.
Although she had always disliked that Ye Wudu didn’t earn money and was lazy, now that he suddenly had so much, she felt somewhat unaccustomed.
It made her feel like her own value had sunk to nothing.
Ye Wudu probed gently, “You… want a home?”
Murong Wanyin nodded, accepting that description.
“Alright. Tomorrow, I’ll go take a look at East Market Street.”
East Market Street was the wealthy district of North Desolation City. They were currently living on Locust Tree Street.
Seeing him agree, Murong Wanyin felt satisfied inside, though her expression remained calm. “Sleep.”
Ye Wudu was already exhausted. After ending the conversation, he closed his eyes.
Murong Wanyin lay beside him without disturbing him.
At first, Ye Wudu slept with his back facing her.
But after falling asleep, he turned around, leaning his entire body against her, one leg draped over her stomach.
Like magnets attracting, his hand always seemed to land precisely on her full chest…
Murong Wanyin ignored it and drifted off to sleep.
Perhaps because of the ox whip, Ye Wudu had an erotic dream that night.
He dreamed that Murong Wanyin was seducing him, her face carrying a charming, irresistible smile.
Her body bare, she slowly crawled toward him, throwing flirtatious glances as she moved…
When Ye Wudu woke up, his whole body felt hot.
Damn!
How embarrassing!
A grown man, and he actually had a wet dream!
After getting up, Ye Wudu bathed again before heading out to look at courtyards…