[Half a year passed in the blink of an eye.]

[Ye Yu had already been living in this mountain village for six months.]

[And he had successfully advanced to the early stage of the Divine Transformation realm!]

[Such rapid progress was already quite impressive.]

[At first, Fu Wangdai found his presence very inconvenient. She even considered moving away.]

[But thanks to Ye Yu’s ability to hear her inner thoughts, he was able to cater to her preferences.]

[For example, if Fu Wangdai wanted fruit tonight, Ye Yu would have it delivered to her doorstep by the next morning.]

[If she wanted to go fishing the next day, she would find Ye Yu already by the river, not only accompanying her but also setting up the bait.]

[In short, Ye Yu provided Fu Wangdai with immense emotional value.]

[After all, she was the key to him advancing his cultivation and breaking through.]

[For such an important client, it was worth being diligent.]

[As time went on, Fu Wangdai grew accustomed to Ye Yu’s presence.]

[The two even began to visit each other frequently, becoming close friends.]

[The village was small, with not many people.]

[Naturally, the sight of Fu Wangdai and Ye Yu growing closer didn’t escape the villagers’ notice.]

[One day, while picking wild vegetables outside, a kind-hearted Aunt Li asked Fu Wangdai when she planned to get together with Ye Yu.]

[Hearing this question, Fu Wangdai was quite surprised.]

[She asked why Aunt Li would ask such a thing.]

[The old lady explained that since Ye Yu had arrived six months ago, he had stayed by Fu Wangdai’s side, always hovering around her.]

[If that wasn’t love, then what could it be?]

[Fu Wangdai was momentarily stunned.]

[That’s right, if it wasn’t love, then what else could it be?]

[What kind of cultivator would choose to stay in a mountain village like this for so long?]

[This wasn’t some blessed land, aside from the beautiful scenery, there was nothing remarkable about it.]

[And indeed, Ye Yu had been exceedingly kind to her.]

[They saw each other every day!]

[At this thought, Fu Wangdai’s mind became a whirlwind of emotions.]

[She had considered living in seclusion, but had never given a thought to matters of the heart.]

[Now, Ye Yu’s presence was throwing her into disarray.]

[So, Fu Wangdai hurried back home.]

[By afternoon, Ye Yu came by with a fishing rod, inviting Fu Wangdai to go fishing.]

[But he received no response.]

[So Ye Yu instinctively used his spiritual sense to check. He found that Fu Wangdai was indeed in her room.]

[If that was the case, why wasn’t she responding?]

[Ye Yu knocked on the door and asked, What’s wrong? Did something happen?]

[After several knocks, Fu Wangdai suddenly opened the door, looking at Ye Yu with a complicated expression.]

[”Is it really because you like me that you’re staying here?”]

[Upon hearing this inner voice, Ye Yu’s expression became exceptionally interesting.]

[What’s this? How did it suddenly turn into liking?]

[Ye Yu sensed something was off.]

[He immediately thought about making a hasty retreat.]

[However, Fu Wangdai called out to him, You like me, don’t you? That’s why you’re staying here.]

[Ye Yu slowly turned around.]

[Suddenly, he heard Fu Wangdai’s inner voice again.]

[”You like me, right? Actually, I like you too. If I could live in the mountains with you forever, how beautiful would that be.”]

[Ye Yu couldn’t help but be moved.]

[In fact, looking back over the past six months, he and Fu Wangdai had been inseparable. He had long since become accustomed to having her around.]

[Describing it as ‘falling in love over time’ would not be an exaggeration.]

[Moreover, through this period of observation, Ye Yu discovered that Fu Wangdai was not a cruel and bloodthirsty person. She even helped injured small animals, treating them with care.]

[If he hadn’t known Fu Wangdai’s identity in advance, Ye Yu might even think she was just an extremely simple and ordinary girl.]

[Since this was the case, why not follow his heart?]

[Ye Yu nodded and said, Yes, I like you. Do you like me?]

[Fu Wangdai’s face showed a charming smile.]

[But she didn’t answer; instead, she closed the door again.]

[Soon after, a voice came from inside: Fool, of course I like you!]

[A few days later.]

[With the villagers as witnesses, Ye Yu and Fu Wangdai got married.]

[After the marriage, their relationship was excellent.]

[They were harmonious and loving!]

[Fu Wangdai’s face also had many more smiles.]

[After some time, Fu Wangdai curiously asked Ye Yu, Husband, since you are a cultivator, why have I never seen you cultivate?]

[Ye Yu gave an awkward smile.]

[In fact, his cultivation had never stopped.]

[Being with Fu Wangdai and listening to her inner thoughts was the fastest way for him to cultivate.]

[Of course, such truth could not be revealed.]

[To handle Fu Wangdai’s curiosity, Ye Yu casually said, I am a scholar, from the Ji Xia Academy. I cultivate the Grand Harmony Qi.]

[Don’t be fooled by my lack of visible practice. I am gathering literary Qi. One day, when I write a poem, my cultivation will surely increase greatly!]

[Fu Wangdai couldn’t help but laugh.]

[”Does he really think I don’t understand cultivation? The Ji Xia Academy is indeed one of the sacred lands of the Western Continent. It does cultivate the Grand Harmony Qi.”]

[”But that is achieved through day and night study. Yet, my husband has never read a book, so where does his Grand Harmony Qi come from?”]

[”Moreover, literary Qi doesn’t need to be accumulated. Either you have it, or you don’t. Is he trying to put on a show for the sake of pride?”]

[”My husband is so cute!”]

[Although she didn’t believe it in her heart, Fu Wangdai pretended to be surprised to accommodate Ye Yu’s feelings: Oh, husband, you’re so amazing.]

[However, Fu Wangdai was truly bad at acting. Her expression was as stiff as it could be.]

[The words she spoke seemed more like a tease!]

[A man’s pride often flares up in an instant.]

[What’s this about putting on a show? Who’s showing off?]

[If you don’t believe me, then I’ll show you!]

[Ye Yu immediately took out a piece of paper from his storage ring, ready to display his talents.]

[But as soon as he pulled out the brush, he hesitated again.]

[What should he write?]

[To be honest, at Ji Xia Academy, Ye Yu had never truly studied the classical texts.]

[He couldn’t even memorize them, let alone write them.]

[But now that he had the brush in hand, he couldn’t just write nothing!]

[Ye Yu glanced at Fu Wangdai beside him.]

[Seeing Ye Yu’s serious expression, Fu Wangdai took the initiative to offer him a way out, Husband, if the literary Qi isn’t enough, then let’s not write for now and accumulate more!]

[A man’s taboo is to never admit weakness in front of a woman!]

[Ye Yu flicked his sleeve dramatically!]

[Killing a million soldiers of Jiangnan, my sword is still stained with blood!]

[A short line of poetry emerged.]

[A wave of intense murderous aura surged skyward.]

[In an instant, strange phenomena occurred.]

[Countless sounds of battle erupted suddenly.]

[The smell of blood filled the air.]

[Looking up, half the sky was stained red!]

[Ye Yu and Fu Wangdai were both stunned by the sight.]