After washing up, Yu Yue went into the room and saw Xie Yan already lying on the kang (a heated brick bed). Relieved, she was filled with curiosity and solemnly took out the bag her master had given her. She gently untied the knot, slowly opened it, and took out a long strip wrapped in cloth.

Unwrapping the layers of packaging, a uniquely designed dagger comes into view. The dagger's handle is meticulously forged from high-quality steel, with delicate and intricate patterns engraved on its surface. These patterns not only provide a practical anti-slip effect but also add a touch of antique elegance.

Yu Yue reached out and grasped the handle, and was surprised to find that the size of the handle fit her palm perfectly, as if it had been custom-made for her by a craftsman. Once she held it, it fit her hand perfectly, as if it were about to become one with her.

The blade was narrow and thick, relatively heavy for a dagger, yet this substantial weight perfectly complemented Yu Yuehui's decisive and efficient style. She held the dagger in her hand, examining it repeatedly, her eyes filled with admiration. Then, she carefully drew the blade, the long, slender edge instantly flashing with a cold, menacing glint.

Under the dim light of the kerosene lamp, the cold gleam became even more mysterious, shimmering with a faint glow, which made Yu Yuehui increasingly delighted. This heavy feeling in her hand gave her an extraordinary sense of security, as if she were holding onto an invincible force.

Yu Yuehui excitedly gripped the dagger, assuming an attacking stance and brandishing it in the air. Each swing increased her affection for the dagger. Unable to contain her excitement, she suddenly turned her head, her eyes gleaming with surprise, and shouted to Xie Yan, "Xiao Yan, look! What treasure Master gave me!"

At this moment, Xie Yan's eyes moved with difficulty, his movements as slow as a zombie crawling out of a tomb. He slowly turned his head and met Yu Yuehui's eyes, who was holding a dagger and looking excited.

Xie Yan: "..."

Is this appropriate?

This scene looks incredibly eerie.

The dagger gleamed coldly in the dim light. If an uninformed person saw Yu Yuehui holding the dagger like that, they would really think she was about to stage a "husband-killing" drama.

Xie Yan forced himself to stay calm, his tone tinged with a hint of helplessness and mockery, and said, "Why don't you just stab me and let me try?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Yuehui was first taken aback, then looked at Xie Yan with a face full of astonishment. For a moment, she even wondered if Xie Yan had been tormented by those events that afternoon and had lost his mind, and was starting to talk nonsense.

She was a little flustered, but when she met Xie Yan's slightly helpless gaze, she instantly came to her senses, looked at her hands, and realized how inappropriate her actions were.

She quickly withdrew her hand, a slight blush rising on her face. She had been so caught up in the moment that she had completely forgotten about the knife. She chuckled awkwardly and said, "Um, Xiao Yan, let's talk this over. Could you forget what just happened and let me do it again?"

"I'm sure I'll do a great job this time, you believe me!"

Xie Yan: "..."

Good grief, this isn't a movie shoot, you can't just yell "cut" and do another take?

He was filled with helplessness and could only stare at the rooftop with a sense of despair, silently enduring this absurd yet amusing moment.

After becoming Xie Yan's apprentice, Yu Yuehui suddenly became very busy. Every morning, when Xie Yan got up, she was already gone. If he hadn't seen that the fire in the stove was already lit and breakfast was already being heated in the pot, he would have doubted whether Yu Yuehui had come home at night.

real!

Xie Yan had long since lost count of how long it had been since she had been able to fall asleep at night with Yu Yuehui by her side; she only felt that the days were endless.

Countless nights, he would sit alone on the empty kang (a heated brick bed), anxiously waiting for Yu Yue to return home. He longed for her to appear, but as he waited, drowsiness would creep in, his eyelids would grow heavier and heavier, and he would eventually fall asleep quietly in solitude.

When he woke up the next day, he found no one beside him. He touched the blankets next to him and found they were no longer warm. In a daze, he even thought that his wife hadn't come home that night.

It's one thing if he comes back in the morning and evening, but when he comes back at noon, he can only see his wife briefly, eat a few words, and then leave again!

Xie Yan: "!!!"

This meant that he could only see his wife once a day during mealtimes, turning what should have been a perfectly good couple into a bickering mess like the legendary lovers "Cowherd and Weaver Girl"!

How could Xie Yan, who was used to Yue Hui's company, possibly stand this!

His resentment grew stronger every day!

She harbored deep resentment towards Gu Che.

Even if Gu Che is a super powerful figure, he can't steal his wife away!

This has made Xie Yan not even want this golden opportunity anymore!

But what good is a thank-you banquet?

Yu Yuehui was only focused on improving herself and learning new skills, so he couldn't hold her back. Although he had complaints in his heart, he couldn't say them to his wife, so Xie Yan took his anger out on Gu Bin—after all, Gu Che and Gu Bin were from the same clan!

Gu Bin was furious. He glared at Xie Yan and said, "Xie Yan, can't you be reasonable? What does this have to do with me? You can't be so unreasonable!"

Xie Yan picked at his ear and said nonchalantly, "I'm just unreasonable!"

Gu Bin was speechless for a moment, so angry he almost laughed. He looked at him helplessly and said, "Isn't this cheating? If you're really that bored, come play cards with me!"

Upon hearing this, Xie Yan hurriedly shook his head: "I have no money and my skills are not good enough. What if I lose at cards?"

Gu Bin: "..."

Speechless is the perfect description of his current mood!

He slumped on the stool, utterly bored, and screamed in agony, "Please, I'm begging you! Just let me go!"

"Why am I so unlucky to have such a terrible friend like you!"

"On such a beautiful day, why don't you do something better? Aren't you feeling stifled staying indoors? Think about the colorful world outside, and then look at this small space. Don't you feel uncomfortable?"

Xie Yan shook his head honestly, "I don't feel uncomfortable! Besides, my yard is quite big! If you feel stuffy, just lift the curtain and go out for some fresh air."

Gu Bin: "?"

Help! Someone please save him!

She turned and glared at Xie Yan resentfully: "If you feel comfortable, why don't you just stay by yourself? Why do you have to drag me along?! If this keeps up, I'm going to go crazy!"

Xie Yan looked at him calmly, "If I'm alone with her, I'll start overthinking, mainly about my wife. With you here, look how lively it is."

Gu Bin: Where's my 500-meter-long broadsword? Find it and kill him!

Xie Yan slowly put down the book in her hand and looked at Gu Bin with a serious expression. "Don't be in such a hurry. Look at all these books I have. You can read them! There are riches and beautiful women in books! You can't be unaware of that, can you?" After saying that, a hint of playfulness flashed in her eyes as she stared intently at Gu Bin.

Gu Bin, who had been looking like he was about to die, sat up straight instantly upon hearing this, glaring angrily at Xie Yan and loudly retorting, "Don't talk nonsense! Stop spreading rumors about me and ruining my reputation!"