Chapter 84: The Auction Begins, News of General Guo's Death - Ah? The Wives I Abandoned Turned Out to Be Real

Chapter 84: The Auction Begins, News of General Guo's Death [You watch the scene unfold with a flushed face.] [Having never seen anything so provocative, you find it hard to look away.] [You experience an entirely new sensation.] [While you now inhabit a woman's body, your heart remains that of a man, naturally drawn to such a scene.] ... Su Mo watched the screen intently. She shifted her view to Ling Fei’s room, focusing on the luxurious bed where four white shadows moved. In men's clothing, Ling Fei's exact size wasn't apparent, but the unbinding of the constraints made it apparent — like a large watermelon. Almost as impressive as Xu Miaoyin’s stature. Aside from some slight differences in detail and curvature, they were essentially the same. Su Mo couldn't help but shake her head. She wondered how Ling Fei managed to bind herself so flatly in men's attire. ... [Your breathing becomes slightly erratic, the previously steady rhythm turning chaotic.] [Ling Fei seems to sense you're watching, her movements becoming brazen and her voice provocatively wanton.] [Witnessing this, you immediately block the peephole; you've always harbored suspicions about this woman's identity and wish to avoid further entanglement.] [Tomorrow, when you meet the Elder Ku Rong, you plan to subdue and abduct him, likely severing future interactions with this woman.] [The next day arrives swiftly.] [Upon waking, you immediately pack your belongings and, as you open the door to leave, you find Su Jin already waiting outside.] [Her gentle face reminds you of last night's encounter.] [Such a delicate girl, yet molded into such a form.] [Among the maids accompanying Ling Fei — gentle, cold, and lively — your preference is for the gentle Su Jin.] [Appearing unaware of your midnight peeping, Su Jin softly speaks:] “Miss Xiao, my master says you can join us if you're heading to the Jewel Pavilion.” [Upon hearing Su Jin’s offer, you immediately refuse.] [To maintain secrecy in your plans, it's crucial to remain unnoticed by the Elder Ku Rong.] [Ling Fei's grandeur only attracts unwanted attention.] “Thank your master for me.” “That will be all.” [With that, you head downstairs, mount your little red horse, and seek a secluded spot to disguise yourself.] [As you leave, you notice Ling Fei opening a window, silently watching you.] [Spotting her, you bow.] “Until we meet again!” [With those words, you depart, unaware of the heated gaze she directs at you.] [Upon leaving, you head straight to the Jewel Pavilion.] [To avoid unnecessary trouble, you veil your face with a white scarf, revealing only your eyes to observe your surroundings.] [The Jewel Pavilion is already filled with prominent figures and wealthy merchants.] [An hour remains until the auction begins.] [People chatter about the treasures up for bid and what they hope to acquire.] [Entering, you draw no particular attention.] [Finding a seat in a corner, you focus on observing, hoping to locate the Elder Ku Rong.] [However, you have no idea what the Elder looks like, forcing you to rely on eavesdropping.] [Suddenly, your attention is caught by a one-armed elder with a sinister gaze and a bald head, dressed in thick clothing that conceals his skin below the neck.] [Those next to him exhibit respect mingled with a hint of fear.] [As you begin listening to his conversation, a voice interrupts from beside you.] “Miss, there are no other seats available. Can we sit here?” [Looking up, you see two handsome young men gazing admiringly at you.] [They wear matching outfits, each with a distinct blue steel sword on their belts, indicating the same school.] [You've grown accustomed to such gazes, initially discomforting but now easily brushed aside.] “Of course.” [With that, the young men eagerly take the seats next to you.] [The elder of the two bows slightly.] “Thank you, miss.” “We're from Qingcheng Sect…” “Stop!” [You cut off their introduction abruptly.] “This isn't my private space; no need to thank me.” “Also, I'm not interested in your background.” “Let's patiently await the auction.” [Naı̈ve men shrug off the cold response, choosing not to further impose.] [You scan the crowd, pondering why Ling Fei and her maids never appeared.] [Considering her wealth, her presence or absence hardly matters.] [You remain uncertain about the one-armed elder's identity.] [You decide to wait for the thousand-year-old Zhu Toad's emergence to confirm it.] [If the elder bids, he must be the Elder Ku Rong.] [The auction soon begins.] [A parade of rare treasures and lost manuals are presented.] [Some items pique your own interest.] [Like the Mo Sect's last great leader's life's work, the Thousand Machines Box.] [It holds 139 concealed weapons, each deadly upon release.] [However, you can’t afford its lofty price.] [It eventually sells for seventy thousand taels.] [You had only a few hundred; seventy thousand is unattainable.] [Other rare treasures included Qin’s King Mirror, Dragon Binding Rope, and Millennia Stalactite.] [The fiercest bidding is for a manual called "The Green Blood True Heart."] [Legend credits a legendary general, Yue Xiaotian, with its creation, enabling countless Jin soldiers' slayings.] [Its power forced Jin to avoid attacking Song recklessly to this day.] [Starting at ten thousand taels, bidding escalates past a hundred thousand.] [Ultimately, two cloaked figures win the "Green Blood True Heart" manual.] [Their bid: three hundred thousand taels.] [Such a sum is unimaginable for an unverified martial manual.] [The cloaked figures, paying with silver drafts, move to leave with the manual.] [Their haste perplexes others, suggesting a singular focus on acquiring the manual.] [Nonetheless, no one stops them as they approach the exit.] [A muscular man with sharp eyes stands and calls out.] “Wait!” [Initially, the crowd thinks he harbors deep desire for the manual.] [But the next moment, the man addresses the crowd.] [“Are you Jin Kingdom friends planning to leave with our General Yue Xiaotian’s manual?”] [The statement stuns everyone.] [In the ensuing shock, the man throws darts at the figures, unmasking them to reveal shaved heads and a single back braid.] [Gasps and muttering follow.] “Jin’s Hair Knot!” “They’re Jurchens!” “Spies from Jin!” “Don’t let them leave!” “Reclaim the Green Blood True Heart!” [The would-be escapees find themselves blocked by the pavilion's formidable guards.] [These guards, skilled in martial arts, prove too much for the foreigners.] [The man identifies himself, bowing.] “I am Guo Wenlong, under General Guo’s command." "I bear news and ask everyone to spread it!” [His words shed light on the tense situation.] "Is it true you are under Hero Guo's command? How is he doing these days?" "Yes, ever since Hero Guo was stationed at the frontier, we haven't seen him in the martial arts world." "Hero Guo was truly a scholarly general!" [But amidst the chatter, no one noticed Guo Wenlong's expression of deep sorrow.] "General Guo... General Guo died on the battlefield five years ago!" "And now, the current 'General Guo' is a Jurchen imposter named the Thousand Faced Freak!" "I uncovered the truth and narrowly escaped an attempt on my life." "I’ve come to the Jewel Pavilion to finally reveal this truth to the world!" ... What? Watching the scene unfold, Su Mo was utterly shocked. General Guo was already dead? An instant connection flashed to the first simulation. A mere rumor spread led to the entire Guo household being executed. It all seemed fabricated. The more likely scenario was that the Jurchen-impersonated General Guo committed treacherous acts, precipitating the disaster! Gasp! It's been five years, according to him. The time frame aligns with when the Blood Garment Tower first emerged in the simulation. If true, the fake General Guo has been in disguise for over five years, maybe even six or seven! Why hasn't Guo Wenlong's information reached the emperor? Could someone in the court be suppressing it? A heaviness settled in Su Mo's heart. It meant that even without the spread of rumors, the Guo household was destined for destruction. No wonder in the previous simulation, Guo Lin wasn’t rescued by her family, nor did they come searching. The Guo family was struggling for survival themselves. With, at most, two months left before this unfolds, urgency gripped Su Mo's heart. Guo Lin came to mind, along with Chun Zhu, Lady Huang, and everyone in the General’s household. This isn’t a game where he could passively watch them die without guilt. This is reality! Once the event occurs, there's no turning back! Death here is very real! But what could he possibly do? Su Mo fell silent. In this world, he's nothing more than an insignificant figure. A small man content with simple joys and hardships, satisfied by a glass of wine, a pound of meat, and a few silver coins. And now. He had attachments. But these attachments might very well cost him his life! (The chapter ends here.)