Chapter 69: Grandfather-in-Law

A day passed by in a blur.

So much had happened that day that Dugu Yan felt as if it were all a dream.

Lying alone in bed that night, she couldn't help but recall the warmth of Meng Bei's touch when he held her hand—and that bold kiss.

Her thoughts drifted further, remembering how she had bitten Meng Bei's tongue. She wondered if it had healed yet...

With her mind tangled in complex emotions, Dugu Yan eventually fell asleep.

That night, she had a vivid dream—a blissful dream where she and Meng Bei were entangled in passion.

In the dream, Meng Bei was assertive, and she let go of all inhibitions, responding eagerly—almost shamelessly.

When she woke up the next morning, Dugu Yan was startled by the dampness of her sheets. Blushing furiously, she hurried to clean up the mess.

Yet, even as she tidied up, memories of the dream lingered, causing her thighs to press unconsciously together.

Due to her grandfather's strict upbringing, Dugu Yan, now 20 years old, knew little about romance. She had always filled her time with intense training.

But Meng Bei's arrival had opened a door she never knew existed, and now she couldn't close it.

She began to regret her decisions from the day before.

However, after thinking it through, she decided to suppress her impulses.

She reminded herself—just a few more days. Once her grandfather's experiments were complete, she would return to Heaven Dou Imperial Academy and clear things up with Yu Tianheng.

Then, she could fully focus on her relationship with Meng Bei without guilt.

Having made up her mind, Dugu Yan resumed her morning training routine.

But not long into training, she felt something was missing.

Ah, it was Meng Bei.

When Meng Bei trained with her, they often bickered playfully, making the sessions enjoyable. Now, without him, training felt dull and lifeless.

She figured Meng Bei was probably still recovering from his injuries.

Determined to help, Dugu Yan went to her grandfather's medicine room and gathered herbs to prepare a tonic for Meng Bei.

Strangely, her grandfather, Dugu Bo, who often lived in the medicine room, had been absent lately.

Not knowing where he had gone, Dugu Yan took advantage of the situation, grabbing two precious Nine-Leaf Ganoderma herbs her grandfather had guarded closely.

Meanwhile, Dugu Bo was engaged in a fierce battle in the mountains, fending off the forces of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan with his poison mist and area-of-effect attacks.

However, the enemy was gradually dispersing his poison fog using wind-type soul masters under Ning Fengzhi's command.

Dugu Bo knew that as the mist thinned, he would soon be overpowered.

Back at the mountain hut, Dugu Yan finished preparing the tonic and brought it to Meng Bei's room, only to find Xiao Wu already there, helping him apply medicine.

Xiao Wu's delicate hands glided over Meng Bei's back, tending to his wounds.

Seeing this, Dugu Yan's heart flared with jealousy.

She wanted to push Xiao Wu aside and care for Meng Bei herself.

But she held back—Xiao Wu was Meng Bei's "sister," after all.

Suppressing her emotions, Dugu Yan placed the tonic on the table and said,

"Meng Bei, let Xiao Wu rest. I'll help you apply the medicine."

Xiao Wu paused, hesitating under Dugu Yan's words.

She remembered Dugu Bo's instructions and didn't dare defy Dugu Yan.

However, Meng Bei gently grasped Xiao Wu's hand, signaling her to continue.

Then he said to Dugu Yan,

"This is a small matter. I wouldn't dare trouble Sister Yan. Xiao Wu can handle it."

Dugu Yan's heart sank.

Suddenly, she felt as if an invisible wall had risen between her and Meng Bei.

Was it just her imagination?

Yesterday, Meng Bei had said he didn't dislike her and that everything would go back to normal.

But now, why did it feel as if he was pushing her away?

Struggling to maintain her composure, Dugu Yan smiled weakly and presented the tonic.

"Meng Bei, I made this tonic for you. It'll help your recovery."

Meng Bei sat up and gave her a respectful bow.

"Thank you for your care, Sister Yan. I won't forget this kindness."

Dugu Yan froze. Her legs wobbled, and she almost fell.

In desperation, she tried to feed him the tonic herself, but Meng Bei stopped her, gently taking the bowl and handing it to Xiao Wu instead.

"Let Xiao Wu handle this, Sister Yan. Thank you so much for your concern. Once I'm better, I'll personally thank you."

Crash!

The jade spoon fell from Dugu Yan's trembling hand, shattering on the floor.

Startled, Meng Bei quickly said,

"Xiao Wu, help Sister Yan back to her room and check if she's hurt."

Dugu Yan didn't even remember how she left the room.

After Xiao Wu escorted her out, tears poured down Dugu Yan's face.

"Liar… You said everything would be like before, but you're not the same at all! Liar! Waaaaah!"

She cried helplessly, her shoulders trembling as tears soaked her cheeks.

Even her strong, independent facade crumbled under the weight of her heartbreak.

Meanwhile, Dugu Bo gritted his teeth as he witnessed the scene.

"You little brat, you're ruthless!"

He slapped Meng Bei lightly on the back of the head.

Despite his anger, Dugu Bo also felt reassured.

The deeper his granddaughter's feelings for Meng Bei, the easier it would be for her to endure the upcoming plan.

Sighing, Dugu Bo muttered,

"Tomorrow, I'll make my move."

Meng Bei nodded but then added cautiously,

"Senior Dugu, please be gentle with the dosage. Yan is delicate."

Dugu Bo shot him a glare.

"Brat, you don't need to remind me!"

Snorting, he asked,

"And what should you call me now?"

Meng Bei grinned and replied obediently,

"Grandfather-in-law."

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