What? It upgraded already?
Wei Tingyu was stunned when he heard the system's notification. While carrying the unconscious Dou Zhao in his arms, he proceeded toward the bridal chamber and entered the system space in his consciousness.
Sure enough, the once dim system interface had now lit up in parts!
The system's store had also opened, and after a brief glance, he saw that it had a wide variety of items, ranging from daily necessities to various divine weapons.
The issue was that his system was only level one, so it was selling mostly beginner items. To purchase more advanced items, the system would need to upgrade again, gradually unlocking higher-level options.
Wei Tingyu then shifted his attention to the level-one system gift package.
Earlier, the system had mentioned that the items inside the gift package were usually rare and not sold in the store. Right now, he urgently needed the ability to protect himself, and if he could get a martial arts manual, that would be perfect.
Without hesitation, Wei Tingyu opened the gift package and pulled out three cards.
Basic Small Rejuvenation Pill x1 (Using this card increases internal energy for 5 years!)
Zixia Divine Skill Manual x1 (Using this card allows the user to master the Huashan Sect's Zixia internal martial arts!)
Silver Shadow Guards x18 (Using this card summons 18 loyal Silver Shadow Guards permanently!)
Not bad!
Wei Tingyu was thrilled when he saw the descriptions of the three cards.
The first two were self-explanatory. While Zixia Divine Skill wasn't a high-level martial art in a martial arts world, combined with five years of internal energy, it was more than enough to stand above the rest in a low-level martial arts world like Ninefold Purple!
After all, people in this world had no concept of internal energy, only martial techniques for fighting.
Being a unique exception with internal energy, he would easily overpower the so-called experts in this world!
As for the 18 loyal Silver Shadow Guards, they were exactly what Wei Tingyu needed right now!
From the description, he could tell these guards were highly skilled. In one-on-one combat, they were on par with Song Mo, the original male protagonist of Ninefold Purple.
With these 18 elite Silver Shadow Guards, he now had a strong foundation for building his own power in this world!
In other words, he had just received his first bucket of gold for future development on his wedding night—double the good news!
Feeling overjoyed, Wei Tingyu no longer felt his waist aching. Holding Dou Zhao in his arms, he swiftly made his way into the bridal chamber!
The people who had been following for the bridal procession were utterly confused. "What's going on with the Duke? Is he really this eager?"
…
"Miss, I think the Duke looks fine. Are you sure you still want to stick to the original plan?"
After the bridal procession, Wei Tingyu went to the main hall to toast his relatives and friends who attended the wedding. Meanwhile, the maids Sulan and Suxin stood outside the bridal chamber, hesitating to ask Dou Zhao, who was inside.
"Yes." Suxin nodded, adding, "I don't see anyone among the young men from the capital who could compare to the Duke."
"There are things you don't understand. Just do as you're told," Dou Zhao said with a faint flicker in her eyes, remembering the events of her previous life. She immediately ordered.
"Yes!" Sulan and Suxin responded, their words no longer questioning her. They nodded and silently firmed their resolve. Tonight, they would absolutely not let Wei Tingyu enter!
However, while their minds were steady, Dou Zhao's heart was growing uneasy.
Plans don't always go as expected. Just like earlier, when she was caught off guard by Wei Tingyu suddenly picking her up in front of everyone, she couldn't resist as the crowd watched. She was reluctantly carried into the bridal chamber.
She could clearly feel his urgency, something she never expected. In her previous life, Wei Tingyu had married her under the orders of his sister and brother-in-law, with no love between them.
But now, things seemed completely different. She feared that her plan to resist him for two or three years and then seek a divorce would be much harder to pull off.
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As the guests in the front yard gradually left, Wei Tingyu was finally freed from the distractions. He adjusted his red wedding attire, his face glowing with happiness, and walked toward the back courtyard.
He had already used the three cards from the gift package, and now he was a master with five years of internal energy and proficient in Zixia Divine Skill.
The 18 Silver Shadow Guards had been evenly split—9 male guards were assigned to protect the Duke's mansion, while 9 female guards were assigned to guard the inner courtyard.
Sulan and Suxin grew wary when they saw Wei Tingyu walking toward them, accompanied by 9 beautiful, formidable women.
"Master, what is this?" Sulan furrowed her brows and raised a hand to block his path.
"They'll be in charge of the inner courtyard's safety. You should meet them," Wei Tingyu said with a smile, fully aware of their concerns.
"Safety?" Suxin and Sulan were taken aback. Their doubts deepened, and it was clear they didn't believe him.
After all, these 9 female Silver Shadow Guards were far superior to Suxin and Sulan in martial arts, so they couldn't see through their true capabilities.
What's more, these women were all stunning beauties, looking nothing like martial practitioners. They seemed more like Wei Tingyu's lovers than guards.
It seemed that Miss Dou Zhao's plan was right after all! This Duke had dared to bring 9 women to challenge the rightful wife on their wedding night. This was too much!
"Master! Miss has already gone to sleep. Please rest in another room tonight!" Sulan and Suxin's expressions grew serious as they confronted him.
To them, their mistress should never be dominated by this scoundrel Duke!