"The person from last night, was actually a high-level Inner Qi expert, and Xiao Chuan managed to defeat him?"
"And now that person's brother is coming to seek revenge on Xiao Chuan?"
Mu Nanqing was a clever person, and she immediately understood why Lu Chuan was so restless.
Although Xiao Chuan ultimately defeated the person last night, she could tell that Lu Chuan had struggled greatly. Now, with an even more powerful opponent coming to kill him, Lu Chuan would probably be unable to handle it.
"This whole thing is ultimately because of me, I've brought this trouble upon Xiao Chuan!" Mu Nanqing's face was filled with deep self-blame.
She set down Lu Chuan's phone and quickly racked her brain, trying to think of any way she could help Lu Chuan. But considering that the person coming to kill Lu Chuan was even more terrifying than the one from last night, she couldn't help but feel a sense of powerlessness.
Before long, Lu Chuan came out of the shower and saw Mu Nanqing frowning. He asked, "Sister-in-law, what's wrong?"
Mu Nanqing forced a smile and said, "N-nothing, the dishes in the kitchen still need washing, I'll go do them."
Then she hurriedly walked towards the kitchen.
She knew that Lu Chuan must be feeling extremely anxious at the moment, so she didn't want to add to his psychological pressure by letting him know she was aware of his troubles.
Lu Chuan didn't think much of it and went into his room.
Mu Nanqing finished washing the dishes and paced back and forth in the living room, filled with worry.
"Not being able to win doesn't mean Xiao Chuan has no way out. Even if he can't win, he can still run away. Before that person comes looking for him, we should leave Yun City overnight and find a secluded place to hide. That would be better than losing his life."
This idea popped into her head, and she felt it was the only way to save Lu Chuan. After careful consideration, she decided to discuss it with Lu Chuan.
She approached Lu Chuan's door and saw that it wasn't closed tightly, leaving a crack. Just as she was about to enter, she heard Lu Chuan mumbling to himself.
"As long as I can break through, Lin Hu will definitely not be my opponent. But to break through in just one day, besides dual cultivation, there's no other way. But where can I find a partner for dual cultivation now..."
Mu Nanqing was slightly stunned. "Dual cultivation? What's that?"
She didn't enter Lu Chuan's room. After a moment of contemplation, she quietly turned around and sat on the sofa, taking out her phone. She typed "dual cultivation" into the browser's search bar.
When the search results appeared, she clicked on the first link. Immediately, some inappropriate images appeared on her phone, accompanied by strange music: "Exclusive Club Crystal Online..."
"What on earth is this?" Mu Nanqing quickly closed the browser, her face turning red as she glanced at Lu Chuan's room, feeling like a child caught doing something naughty.
Then she carefully examined the search results, ruling out many seemingly unhealthy websites, until she finally found the definition of dual cultivation.
"Dual cultivation, also known as Yin-Yang dual cultivation, refers to... "
After reading the definition of dual cultivation, Mu Nanqing's face turned even redder, filled with embarrassment. "It's... it's this method? Is it really reliable? Could Xiao Chuan have been misled?"
However, thinking of the strength Lu Chuan displayed last night, and her understanding of him, she felt that this possibility was unlikely.
"Xiao Chuan is a reliable person. If he says this is the only way, then it shouldn't be wrong. It's just that he doesn't even have a girlfriend right now, so how could he dual cultivate? No wonder he's so worried."
Mu Nanqing began to consider whether she could quickly find a girlfriend for Lu Chuan to help him through this crisis.
But soon she realized that this idea was not feasible. The person seeking revenge would surely not give Lu Chuan much time, and it's possible they would come knocking tomorrow. In such a short time, how could she find a girl willing to be Lu Chuan's girlfriend and agree to do such a thing with him?
"What should I do?"
Mu Nanqing frowned deeply, and after much thought and hesitation, a thought suddenly emerged in her mind, causing her to freeze.
"Dual cultivation doesn't specify that it has to be with a boyfriend or girlfriend. This whole thing started because of me. If Xiao Chuan can't break through, he might lose his life because of it. If... if I accompany him in dual cultivation..."
Her breathing became rapid, and her gaze fell on Lu Chuan's door, filled with indecision.
After a long period of contemplation, hesitation, and consideration, her eyes gradually became firm, and she made a decision.
"Xiao Chuan is in this life-threatening situation because of me. I can't just stand by and watch. If my sacrifice can save Xiao Chuan's life, then it's all worth it."
With that thought in mind, she took a deep breath, put on her coat, and headed downstairs.
She made her way to the convenience store outside the neighborhood, feeling a bit embarrassed as she approached the counter and asked, "Um... do you have any small umbrellas?"
The clerk looked up at her and asked, "Do you want one or two?"
Mu Nanqing hesitated for a moment and stuttered, "G-give me... give me a box."
The cashier couldn't help but laugh and teased, "Your boyfriend seems pretty impressive."
Mu Nanqing didn't dare to respond and quickly paid for the umbrella, then hastily left the convenience store with the umbrella in hand.
Back at home, she first hid the umbrella and then went to take a shower.
...
In the room, Lu Chuan was frantic with worry.
He went through his inherited memories but couldn't find any way to break through overnight.
There were some elixirs that could help him break through, but with his current financial situation, he couldn't afford the ingredients to refine those elixirs, especially considering he only had one night left.
"Should I go find Chu Mengyao now and talk to her nicely? Maybe if she softens her heart, she'll agree to help me break through."
"But it's more likely that she'll just kick me out, and she might even call the police in anger and have me arrested. Maybe I should just forget it."
He scratched his head forcefully, experiencing despair for the first time.
Just then.
Knock, knock, knock.
The sound of knocking came.
Lu Chuan stood up, feeling puzzled, "Why would Sister-in-law come to knock on my door at this time?"
He walked to the door, and as soon as he opened it, he saw Mu Nanqing standing there with wet hair, wrapped only in a white towel. Because her figure was so striking, the towel seemed like it could burst open at any moment.
This sight made Lu Chuan's blood boil, and he almost couldn't control himself.
He noticed that Mu Nanqing's hand was behind her back, holding something. Then he asked, "Sister-in-law, is there something you need?"
Mu Nanqing's cheeks turned crimson, and she didn't dare to meet Lu Chuan's gaze. She didn't answer his question and instead walked forward and entered Lu Chuan's room, closing and locking the door behind her.
Lu Chuan's heartbeat accelerated at the sight, and he quickly asked, "Sister-in-law, what are you doing?"
Mu Nanqing stared at Lu Chuan, thinking, 'I've made it so obvious, can't you see?'
She felt embarrassed as she turned her head away slightly and gritted her teeth, saying, "From now on, d-don't call me Sister-in-law anymore!"
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