The villain, Xiao Nanliang, caused the female lead excruciating pain.

Yes, how could I hesitate? How could I hesitate?

Mu Feier, Su Qi is willing to risk his life for you!

Guilt overwhelmed her like a tidal wave.

Seeing that Du Yunyi was about to walk away, Mu Feier composed herself and quickly chased after her.

"Senior Sister Du, I'm willing to pay any price to save Su Qi!"

"Are you sure?" Du Yunyi's eyes were full of mockery and sarcasm, as if she was certain that she would never accept this method.

I despise them from the bottom of my heart.

Mu Feier was hurt by that look, which further fueled her rebellious spirit.

"I am sure!"

His tone was absolutely firm.

"The method is also very simple. The problem Su Qi is facing now is that his cultivation is too weak to support the overdraft of the Rejuvenation Pill. We just need to find a way to improve his cultivation so that he has the ability to support the consumption of the Rejuvenation Pill's medicinal power."

Hearing that the method was so simple, Mu Feier visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

There are still many ways in this world to break through the limits of one's talent and forcibly improve one's cultivation. Although most of them will damage one's foundation and one will remain at that level for life after using them, it is still better than dying.

But Du Yunyi's words quickly poured cold water on her enthusiasm.

“Su Qi’s body is too weak right now. Those methods that damage his foundation will only hasten his death, so they can’t be used. There are also some top-grade pills without side effects that can’t be used either, as they would conflict with the power of the Rejuvenating Pill in his body. He can’t take any pills, and he can’t harm his body either. My abilities are limited, and I can only think of one solution.”

Du Yunyi didn't continue speaking because she saw Mu Feier's pale face.

Clearly, the woman had thought of that too.

A method to improve cultivation without taking elixirs or experiencing side effects.

That's just double...

Moreover, ordinary methods won't suffice; someone with high cultivation level needs to be willing to sacrifice for Su Qi and boost his cultivation level in one go.

"If we want Junior Brother Su to withstand the overdraft of the Rejuvenation Pill, we need to raise him to the Golden Core Realm. The person who has to pay the price must be at least at the Nascent Soul Realm, and must be a virgin. Currently, you are the only one in the entire sect who meets this condition."

At this point, Du Yunyi's eyes turned playful.

"Of course, there are also a few people from the other three major sects who meet the requirements. You might be able to ask them for help."

How can this help?

Mufier knew without even thinking that no one would do it willingly.

Putting aside the fact that she was innocent, the thought of her cultivation level dropping afterward would make anyone foolish enough to agree to it.

Besides, as Su Qi's wife, she herself is unwilling, yet she goes to beg others to make sacrifices. Isn't that just plain crazy?

Being beaten to death would be the least of your worries.

"Ha, wife?!"

Du Yunyi gave a mocking smile and this time she really left the stunned Mu Feier behind.

Mu Fei'er felt ashamed.

After all, she had recently made a solemn vow to Du Yunyi that she would be a good wife to Su Qi, but now...

Now, Mufiel has two choices.

The first option is to abandon Su Qi and let him fend for himself. The cost is that Mu Feier might develop inner demons due to guilt, which could lead to stagnation in her cultivation or even shattering of her Dao heart.

Of course, if she's a heartless ingrate and doesn't take it to heart, then she won't have to bear the consequences.

Secondly, he sacrificed his innocence to save Su Qi, and then his cultivation level dropped to the Nascent Soul stage.

Mu Fei'er eventually left; she needed to calm down and think things through.

Shortly after she left, Su Qi, the "dying man," peeked out of the room. Just then, Du Yunyi was also rushing over, carrying a thick coat. When she saw Su Qi come out, she quickly put the coat on him.

"The ice bed must be freezing cold, right?"

"Mother, I'm a Foundation Establishment cultivator, okay?" Su Qi was speechless, but still obediently put on the coat.

Looking at her son's pretty face, Du Yunyi suddenly let out a long, soft sigh.

"Ah~"

"What's wrong?" Su Qi asked, puzzled as to what was wrong with his mother.

"The thought of you, my precious cabbage, being devoured by that pig Mu Feier breaks my heart."

"Uh……"

Su Qi didn't know what to say.

My goodness! Do you think it's possible that we're the pig that's stealing the cabbage?

However, it's obvious that you can't say such self-deprecating things in front of your own mother.

"Mother, how could I, a boy, be at a disadvantage? Besides, I've done so much for that ungrateful wretch before, shouldn't I get some interest in return?"

Du Yunyi glanced at him, then ruthlessly exposed him: "I think you just want her body!"

Su Qi awkwardly touched his nose, looked away, and muttered, "She's my wife. What's wrong with me lusting after her? It's perfectly reasonable and legal!"

……

Mu Feier returned to Qifeng Courtyard absentmindedly and wandered aimlessly. As she passed by the courtyard, she saw the swing again and couldn't help but sit on it.

As darkness fell, a light drizzle began to fall.

The cold rain hitting her face brought Mu Feier back to her senses, and she got up and went back to her room.

My gaze inadvertently swept across the desk, and I saw that poem again.

Without realizing it, I picked it up, my gaze sweeping over each word.

"The dream of peach blossoms is but an illusion, and three years have passed in the blink of an eye. If we can share the snow someday, we can consider this a lifetime of growing old together."

As she read each word aloud, tears began to glisten in her eyes.

"Su Qi, why are you so good to me? I really... don't deserve it!"

The words Du Yunyi had spoken during the day kept echoing in his mind.

"The entire sect knows that you despise your husband, Su Qi, to the extreme."

"Let go. Let him go and let yourself go. You two are even now!"

"You despise and reject Junior Brother Su from the bottom of your heart, so why do you pretend to be heartbroken in front of me? Do you want to torment him one last time before you are satisfied?"

"Your attempt to save Su Qi was just an act to impress me."

Is my own heart really that despicable?

Looking at the four lines of poetry on the paper, Mu Feier felt as if she was becoming unrecognizable to herself.

Why be so cruel to Su Qi?

"Is there another man in this world who treats you better than Su Qi? You're dying because of your Junior Brother Su, Mu Fei'er!!!"

The voices in my mind quickly disappeared, leaving only this one sentence.

Is there anyone else in this world who treats you better than Su Qi?

A figure appeared in Mu Feier's mind.

Ye Feng!

Can Brother Ye Feng do better than Su Qi?

Mu Fei'er wasn't sure, after all, it had been almost twenty years since they last met.

Once again, she asked herself that question.

For the sake of Ye Feng, whose fate and whereabouts are unknown, do we really have to betray Su Qi, who has given everything for us?

……

When Mu Feier woke up the next morning, she found herself lying in bed without knowing when or how she had fallen asleep.

Logically speaking, as a Nascent Soul cultivator, she shouldn't need to sleep anymore, so how could she have fallen asleep without realizing it?

Filled with doubt, she wanted to wash her face to clear her head, but she froze as soon as she opened the door.

Because there was a set of mourning clothes placed at the door, with a note on it.

Since you're unwilling to save him, at least in the end, see him off as his wife!