Liu Buli was stunned for a moment, then a wry smile tugged at the corner of his lips.
He realized he had underestimated Lu Wuming.
He had initially thought that with his display of anger these past few days, Lu Wuming would be preoccupied with appeasing him, perhaps even forgetting the promised reward.
But the reality proved that Lu Wuming was indeed Lu Wuming.
Rewards held too significant a place in his heart.
Forgetting other things was possible, but forgetting their agreed-upon reward was absolutely not.
His feelings were complex.
Not bad, but rather a mixture of amusement and something hard to articulate.
After all, the current situation at least proved that Lu Wuming truly placed him in the most important position in his heart, constantly thinking of him, which was why he remembered their promised reward so clearly.
Liu Buli comforted himself inwardly, then coughed lightly and asked Lu Wuming with a hint of helplessness, "Wuming, do you really want a reward that much?"
"I want it especially, I've been thinking about it for many days," Lu Wuming nodded vigorously. He looked so pitiful, as if his ears and tail were drooping, as if Liu Buli dared to say no, he would burst into tears and display his grievances and pitiful state through action.
Liu Buli couldn't stand seeing him like this.
So after a moment of silence, Liu Buli spoke with a sigh, "Then, Wuming, you said before that this reward would have nothing to do with 'that kind of thing.' Does that still count?"
Lu Wuming immediately nodded vigorously.
This child had a flaw; he couldn't hold too many things in his mind. So when Liu Buli asked, all he could think of were the things he had agreed upon with Liu Buli. It was only after nodding that he suddenly realized something was amiss. He quickly maintained his pitiful demeanor and added, "Shizun, if it were a few days ago, then indeed no such reward would be needed. But you know, you left Wuming alone at home these past two days, and Wuming was truly sad. Now that I can finally see Shizun, if I can't even do some normal things, wouldn't that be forcing Wuming to death?"
He sounded incredibly pathetic.
Liu Buli tugged at his lips, unsure of what to say for a moment. He knew Lu Wuming wasn't referring to the reward of 'that kind of thing,' but most likely intended to give him a surprise.
As for whether that surprise would turn into a fright?
Liu Buli wasn't so sure anymore.
Just as he understood Lu Wuming deeply, Lu Wuming also had a firm grasp of Liu Buli. Especially when they were together, Lu Wuming knew when Liu Buli would relent and when he would indulge him. This could be considered the best tacit understanding they had developed over their long acquaintance, and Lu Wuming had never failed.
And this time was no different from usual.
After a moment of silence, Liu Buli stammered out his reply. He said, "Wuming, it's not that we can't do this, and Shizun doesn't mean he doesn't want to do it with you. However, we are still at someone else's house, and doing these things is somewhat inappropriate. Anyway, they are finished now, and I still have some matters to ask You Siqi about. Once I've asked and confirmed the answers, we'll go home. Then you can do whatever you want as your reward. Are you satisfied with that?"
Liu Buli understood Lu Wuming too well.
With Liu Buli having said this much, how could Lu Wuming still have any dissatisfaction?
He immediately nodded vigorously, and Lu Wuming urged, "Then Shizun, shall we go see him now?"
Liu Buli shook his head.
You Siqi was different from them; his cultivation wasn't as high. In other words, his physical condition and tolerance weren't very good. After being tossed around in the room by Shen Muzhi for so long, You Siqi was probably still sore all over and unable to get up. Even if he went to find him now, the other party probably wouldn't be able to say much. It was better to wait a little longer, until You Siqi recovered a bit, then he would go find him. At least that would save the other person some face, wouldn't it?
Liu Buli had always been gentle, especially towards his chosen friends, and he wouldn't hesitate to consider their feelings.
Lu Wuming naturally understood this habit of his and knew that there was no point in rushing, so he could only pout and reluctantly ponder in his heart, praying that You Siqi would have some sense. If they could go home sooner, he believed he would be very grateful to You Siqi.
Whether the gods had truly heard Lu Wuming's prayer, or if You Siqi's years of habit and timidity made him realize something, the fact was that on the morning of the third day, You Siqi voluntarily came to the courtyard where Liu Buli and Lu Wuming were staying.
Lu Wuming was very satisfied with his arrival.
He uncharacteristically gave You Siqi a pleasant look, which made You Siqi somewhat flattered. He couldn't help but ask Liu Buli, "Liu Buli, have I done anything good recently?"
Liu Buli waved his hand.
Although he was shameless, he couldn't say it directly. If You Siqi came to find him, it meant he could take Lu Wuming home sooner to do happy things.
So, with a light cough, Liu Buli changed the subject. He said, "You're still newly married. It's not appropriate for people to see you coming to find me right after coming out of your room."
"What's inappropriate about that? You're my maternal family," You Siqi replied quickly. He said, "I just wanted to thank you. Without you, the Dao Companion Ceremony would probably have been much more troublesome. And also, I have something to tell you. Shen Muzhi and I have discussed it. He might not be the Valley Master of Medicine Master Valley anymore. In the future, he'll be a rogue cultivator without any sect. We'll probably need you to look after us more."