Chapter 90: Consumed by the Addiction of Beheading - Ah? The Wives I Abandoned Turned Out to Be Real

Chapter 90: Consumed by the Addiction of Beheading (400 Monthly Tickets Bonus Update) "As you were bracing for the end, you began to continuously operate the Imperial Maiden's Divine Skill." "However, during the persistent operation of the skill, you unexpectedly discovered that it began to absorb the demonic energy of the Black Bear Demon for your own use." "Your originally semi-transparent body turned a shade of black-purple." "And so, you started swinging your azure longsword, continuously cutting through the surrounding obstacles." "Clang!" "When you heard the metallic clashing sound, a dazzling, luminous pearl appeared before you." "The pearl, about the size of a fist, exuded an enticing fragrance, akin to an apple freshly cut in the morning, carrying with it the crisp scent of dew mingled with apple aroma." "Unable to resist, you took a bite forward. For some reason, the fist-sized pearl melted instantly upon contact with your saliva, transforming into a golden liquid that flowed down your throat." "You immediately operated the Imperial Maiden's Divine Skill, absorbing all the energy from the pearl." "The energy was too wild, and you couldn't absorb it all at once, so you had to press it into your lower dantian to absorb it gradually later." "You sensed that perhaps you could evolve the Imperial Maiden's Divine Skill to the tenth level." "Right after you consumed the pearl entirely, the Black Bear Demon suddenly became motionless. You then braved the stench, slicing open with your azure sword from the inside out." "Upon emerging, you realized you had come out through the throat, and for some unknown reason, the Black Bear Demon had died." "After a moment of pondering, you concluded that the golden pearl might have been the legendary inner core of the monster, and it was the loss of this core that caused the sudden death of the Black Bear Demon." "Now, you firmly believe in the tales of those who stumbled upon mystical herbs or beast cores, instantly gaining decades’ worth of power." "Perhaps, they truly were just that fortunate." "Gazing at the Black Bear Demon, a veritable mountain of flesh, you recalled that apart from the inner core, the bear's gallbladder was also a valuable treasure." "You then used your sword to head towards the gallbladder." "However, you found the black bear demon's outer skin was extremely tough and challenging to cut through, unlike the inside." "After expending considerable effort, you finally managed to slice open the hide of the Black Bear Demon." "Unexpectedly, its bear gallbladder was minuscule, almost disproportionate to its massive body." "It was translucent, amber-colored, and only the size of a pendant." "You opened your mouth and placed the bear gallbladder inside." "The medicinal power of the gallbladder joined with the inner core's energy, awaiting future cultivation absorption." "Such power-enhancing treasures were invaluable to someone possessing the ninth level of the Imperial Maiden's Divine Skill." "You returned, noting that due to the short battle, Wang Qinghe's daughter and the other two young people hadn't even left the gate of the stronghold." "Seeing you safe, disbelief filled the eyes of all three." “Benefactor, what happened to the Black Bear Demon?” “It’s dead.” "You then walked over to the two young men." “You two, I will notify your families once I return.” “As for the magistrate Wang's daughter, she will return with me.” "After saying this, you fetched the horses." "Unaware of the shock in their eyes." "That such a powerful and brutal Black Bear Demon was slain by you is unimaginable." "They had even prepared for the worst — if you had died, they had planned to leap off a cliff." "Now, you mounted the horse, pulling Wang Qinghe's daughter to your chest." "Wang Qinghe's daughter then looked at the two young men." "Master Zhu and Master Ma, after returning, I will notify your families." "I will ask them to arrange for someone to fetch you." "With that, you rode back to the city with her." "Upon your return to the city, the soldiers guarding it were filled with disbelief seeing you." "They hadn’t expected you back alive." "Assumed you would perish like the other warriors and sorcerers who tried before." "Arriving at the county office, Wang Qinghe could hardly believe seeing his daughter." “Yue'er?!” "You gently set Wang Qinghe's daughter down to reunite with her father." "After some time of reunion, Wang Qinghe looked at you, eyes brimming with gratitude." “Hero, I thought I’d never see my daughter in this lifetime again!” “What of the Black Bear Demon?” “Killed.” "You spoke succinctly, devoid of emotional fluctuation." "Wang Qinghe and the other officials were moved to tears." "Excellent!” “Slaying the Black Bear Demon today truly brings great joy!” “Indeed, from now on, the people can live without worry.” "Watching the crowd's rejoicing, you felt a weight lift off your heart." "After receiving the payment, you declined their invitation to stay." "For you, this was merely a small episode in your life." "As for the payment, it wasn’t a small sum." "A total of eight thousand taels." "Wang Qinghe, overjoyed at his daughter's return, added another two thousand taels." "Your current goal is to find the headquarters of the Green Gate." "Since from Fei Lingxue you learned the Su family's annihilation was the doing of the Green Gate, you must investigate." "You need to verify the accuracy of Fei Lingxue's intelligence." "The martial world isn’t peaceful." "Despite the demons, more people die at the hands of men than demons." "In your travels, you’ve faced countless plots, breeding a deep-seated malevolence within you." "Thus, along the journey, apart from cultivating and seeking out the Green Gate, you've been killing." "In your worldview, those were men who deserved death." "You were merely helping the kind-hearted by ridding them of these evil-doers." "Gradually, you made a name for yourself in the martial world." "The Silent Swordsman." "Because after every kill, you left without uttering a word." "Survivors expressed their gratitude, often embellishing your deeds as they recounted them." "Thus, your fame grew, and so did the number of your enemies." "You secretly hoped that these enemies would go to the Green Gate to put a price on your head." "Instead of Green Gate assassins, you were faced with those from Smoke and Rain Building." "The assassins were two individuals." "The Cold Swordsman Jiang Mobei and the Poison-Handed Apothecary Wen Buyan." "The two appeared unremarkable, encountered at a small tavern." "You had just gotten word of Green Gate gathering forces at Jiuhua Mountain, purpose unknown." "Resting your feet, you spotted the pair." "You'd heard of them but never seen them." "However, known warriors or notorious assassins have distinct attributes." "Jiang Mobei is lame, Wen Buyan has a cleft lip." "One is a renegade disciple of the Sword Forging Villa, and the other an outcast from the Medicine King Valley, both joining Smoke and Rain Building." "Their shared fate brought them together." "Typically, they are inseparable, always together when killing." "Seeing them, you suddenly remembered the Black Iron Token representing Smoke and Rain Building given to you by Uncle Ning." "Curious about its use." "Driven by interest, you sat at the same table." "Seeing you approach so boldly, the duo was taken aback, surprised at your audacity." "Won’t you offer me a drink?" "Not expecting your blatant provocation, Wen Buyan sneered." "Since you’ve asked, very well." "Then, Wen Buyan personally poured you a drink, brushing his fingers over it to add seven varieties of deadly poison." "Unconcerned, you downed the poisoned drink as if it were plain water." "Your act left them both shocked." "By now, even if they were blind, it's clear neither of them is your match." "Farewell!" "They promptly rose, tossing a piece of silver to the owner." "Leaving just like that?" "Watching them depart, you voiced your curiosity." "I'm curious, what exactly does the Black Iron Token engraved with ‘Smoke and Rain Building’ words do?" "Upon hearing your words, both individuals froze momentarily." "Jiang Mobei faced you, a hint of unrest in his eyes." "Sir, could it be that you've obtained one of these Black Iron Tokens?" "Yes!" "With your confirmation, Jiang Mobei didn't hold back any longer." "That Black Iron Token was left behind by our building master, Lu Zhaoming, years ago. There are nine in total, and we've already reclaimed eight. Whoever possesses the Black Iron Token can request one doable task of him." "Oh, understood." "You may leave now." "Upon hearing your dismissal, the two felt as if granted amnesty, vanishing from the small town in no time." "Having learned about the token’s purpose, only now do you realize the immense value of the treasure Uncle Ning gifted you." "As the top assassin organization, Smoke and Rain Building naturally has an intelligence network that spans the world." "Hand over this Black Iron Token to Lu Zhaoming, and you can discover who destroyed the Su family." "Or perhaps secure a place of refuge for the rest of your life." "However, Uncle Ning is unaware of your subsequent adventures." "With only a third of the inner core and bear gallbladder's medicinal power absorbed, you've already become an unrivaled martial arts master." "Once fully absorbed, your prowess will undoubtedly be legendary!" "Just as you were about to leave, you noticed someone standing by your horse." "It's a person dressed in palace attire, with crimson lips, white teeth, and serene phoenix eyes, exuding an ethereal grace." "The visitor is none other than Fei Lingxue." "Curiously, there is no one else around." "It's unclear where Su Jin has gone." "How long have you been searching for me?" "At this moment, Fei Lingxue looked at you with complex emotions, a mix of resentment and desire." "Not long, just half a year." "She stepped toward you." "Her steps graceful, like a celestial maiden." "Her mouth opened for a long time, but in such a moment, any words seemed powerless." "You gazed at her as well; there was now a fragility in Fei Lingxue that added a different charm." "After much hesitation, she softly spoke." "Would you be willing to return to the headquarters with me?" (End of Chapter)