Chapter 115: Once You’ve Seen the Ocean, Ordinary Water Seems - Ah? The Wives I Abandoned Turned Out to Be Real

Chapter 115: Once You’ve Seen the Ocean, Ordinary Water Seems Insignificant; After Having Seen the Great Peaks, Clouds Hold No Interest. The meeting of their lips and the collision of their breaths. Su Mo trembled all over, feeling as if he’d tasted the sweetest spring water on earth. The moment lingered for a long time. When Su Mo wished to go further, he was gently stopped by Chang'e. A faint disappointment arose in his heart. But the words Chang’e uttered next filled him with endless joy. “Not here, let’s go to my cave dwelling.” At that moment, the stone door opened on its own, and Su Mo followed Chang'e into her dwelling for the first time. The dwelling, usually cold and solitary, seemed warmer with Su Mo’s presence. He noticed there was only a jade bed and a small pool inside, so simple that he wondered how Chang’e had spent all these years here. Suddenly, the stone door closed with a resounding thud, plunging Su Mo into darkness. Just as he was about to summon a flame to illuminate the surroundings, Chang'e’s slightly panicked voice reached his ears. “No, don’t light a fire, just leave it as is…” As her words faded, Chang'e led Su Mo into the pool… In the darkness, a soft sigh echoed, reaching Su Mo’s ears like celestial music… From that day onwards, after having reached the pinnacle of intimacy with Chang'e, Su Mo gained another task besides preparing food for her. Though perhaps due to Chang'e's shyness, he never glimpsed her divine form. Yet, he still experienced the utmost joy of life. To win over such an immortal was not just a physical joy; it satisfied him profoundly on a psychological level as well. However, Da Yi arrived soon after. This time, he was full of confidence. He had achieved what no Da Yi before him had managed. Plus, with the immortality elixir from the Queen Mother of the West, he was set to rule the Kingdom of Yi eternally! Impatient, he couldn't wait. Skipping the welcoming ceremony by the Moonfolk, he rode his green bird directly to the main peak of Moonwheel Mountain. The scene that greeted him there shattered him. Under the moon tree, Chang'e, in her pure white celestial gown, exuding a cold and peerless beauty, perched like a gentle bird in the arms of a golden-haired man. Pain seared through Da Yi's chest, a dizzying blankness clouded his mind, nearly causing him to fall off his bird. “Crk-Crk!” Da Yi clenched his teeth with a hatred so deep, his fists balled tight. His fingernails dug into his palms, blood dripping between his fingers, yet he felt no pain. He knew that man! The very servant Chang'e had mentioned years ago, the one who cooked for her! Having pursued Chang'e for centuries to no avail, only for a mere servant to steal ahead! Da Yi could not stomach the humiliation!. Taking a deep breath, he suppressed his bitterness and rage, drawing his bow and arrow. The Frost Arrow aimed at the servant. He nocked, drew back, and released! The Frost Arrow flew faster than sound, piercing the golden-haired man's chest! Completely wrapped up in his affection for Chang'e, Su Mo did not sense the looming danger. Chang’e, however, was alarmed, pushing Su Mo aside just in time. Even though the arrow’s trajectory deviated by an inch, it still embedded itself into his heart valve! “Ugh!” Sharp pain erupted in Su Mo's chest as he stared in confusion at the Frost Arrowhead protruding from him. The Sunfire inherent in his heart ignited, engulfing the entire arrow. As the arrow melted, Su Mo slowly collapsed to the ground. Yet the Frost Arrow, specialized in subduing the Golden Crow, rendered the Sunfire helpless; his wound remained unhealed, blood spilling from his heart. Chang’e quickly froze the bleeding wound. Then encased Su Mo entirely in ice, pausing all his bodily functions. Time itself ceased for him. But this was merely a temporary fix. He needed to be taken to a priest skilled in healing magic for a true cure. But she had no time. Da Yi had descended from his bird onto the peak, regarding Chang’e with mounting resentment. He saw the sadness in Chang'e’s eyes. Never had he seen emotions ripple across her features, boiling his rage further. This was just a servant! A mere servant! What could he possibly offer to make her so grievously mourn? Chang’e suddenly looked up at Da Yi. “You promised me an immortality elixir, didn’t you? Hand it over!” Of course, Da Yi would never agree. “What do you intend with the elixir? For your lover?” “You should remember that you belong to me!” “You, Chang’e, can only ever be Da Yi’s woman!” After speaking, Da Yi aimed another arrow at Su Mo. But Chang’e swiftly proposed a trade. “Very well, if you want me to marry you, bring the immortality elixir in exchange.” “This man was merely a host for his Sun magic.” “Now that you possess the immortality elixir, he serves no purpose.” Hearing Chang’e’s words, Da Yi was skeptical. But upon seeing the Sunfire still burning beneath the ice covering Su Mo’s heart, he thought he understood. His rage subsided somewhat. “So that's it.” “But the immortality elixir won’t be yours until the wedding day, then I shall hand it over to you.” Chang’e's icy gaze concealed a depth of sorrow she hid well. “Agreed!” “You can start wedding preparations now.” “Here at Moonwheel Peak, it shall be.” “Truly?” Da Yi was overwhelmed by Chang’e’s compliance. Chang’e confirmed her stance. This was indeed genuine. “Very well!” Da Yi promptly remounted his green bird, sparing a parting glance at Su Mo. In his eyes, the man hit by his Frost Arrow was as good as dead. Since his mastery of archery, none had escaped from his arrows! As for the scene of Chang’e in an embrace. Da Yi forced himself to forget. It was merely a hug, nothing more. Such trivial matters needn’t occupy his mind further. Watching Da Yi depart, Chang’e immediately crouched to examine Su Mo’s injury. Su Mo’s breath was extinguished, except for the Sunfire preserving his last thread of life. “Mo, you cannot die.” Chang’e murmured, as though reaching a resolute decision. — [You have entered a state of suspended animation, would you like to exit the virtual reality and observe via third-party perspective?] In a blank, white space. A prompt appeared before Su Mo’s soul. Seeing an opportunity to return to reality, Su Mo quickly agreed. He still did not know who had ambushed him; perhaps in the real world, he might uncover the truth. With a flash of white light. Su Mo found he had regained control over his real-world body. In the room. Spring Bamboo’s breathing was calm and even, her expression worn with exhaustion. For Su Mo, it felt like a journey twenty years back. Everything was familiar yet strangely foreign. The thought of never seeing Chang’e again inexplicably saddened him. And he wondered where Chang’e resided in this real world. Once, having beheld the vast ocean, mere water could not compare; having seen the Great Peaks of Mount Wu, lesser clouds held no allure. With these unearned additional twenty years of life, Su Mo’s perspective underwent a profound change. After experiencing life with Chang’e, even Madam Huang seemed lackluster. At that moment, Life of Affection automatically activated, wrapping him in a holographic scene, revealing his current predicament. In the display. Chang’e, having procured an ice coffin from somewhere, placed him inside. Then positioned it beside the jade bed in her dwelling at Moonwheel Peak. His own visage appeared serene on the screen. Yet seeing Chang’e’s hollow, sorrowful eyes, an aggrieved pain tugged at his heart. It differed vastly from previous simulated romantic endeavors. Before, it was akin to playing a game, with at most a visual and desire-driven attraction. It never touched true feelings. However, with Chang’e, he’d truly spent day after day with her, over three to four years, winning her truly. How could the two compare? With a sigh, Su Mo gazed at the holographic image. Simultaneously. On the rafters in the tavern, perched a little green bird, noticing Su Mo’s anomaly. This guy. "Had a nightmare or something? Why the sighs?" Xiao Qing didn't pay much attention and continued with her training. … In the simulation of Life of Affection, Chang’e and Da Yi’s grand wedding began… [Chang’e only managed to obtain the immortality elixir from Da Yi on the day of the wedding.] [The moment she secured the elixir, she rushed to the main peak of Moonwheel Mountain, intending to give it to you through her lips.] [At that moment, Da Yi pursued her, trying to forcibly bring Chang’e back to attend the wedding with him.] [But Chang’e retreated into the cave, leaving Da Yi unable to enter for the moment.] [He didn’t realize that Chang’e was willing to sacrifice the opportunity to consume the immortality elixir for your sake, which left him feeling disheartened.] Seeing this scene, Su Mo realized it was Da Yi who had ambushed him. That bastard. How despicable. At that instant, two options appeared before Su Mo. [Option 1: Let Chang’e feed you the immortality elixir, becoming an immortal deity.] [Option 2: Refuse Chang’e’s gesture, using your last breath to make Chang’e swallow the immortality elixir.] … Gazing upon the options in the display, Su Mo, without hesitation, selected the second option. Achieving immortality would mean this simulation might never conclude, preventing him from gaining future rewards. … [With all the strength you had left, you pushed the immortality elixir back into Chang’e’s mouth, forcing her to swallow it.] [Once she ingested the elixir, Chang’e's powers surged, and her body became ageless.] [Seeing your refusal to consume the elixir, Chang’e shed tears of profound sorrow.] [Then she remembered that Da Yi hadn't consumed his elixir yet. Thus, she stepped out of the cave.] [When Da Yi saw the newly immortal Chang’e emerge, he realized his misunderstanding and his eyes filled with remorse.] “Chang’e, I’m sorry, I misunderstood you.” [Chang’e, however, said nothing. She sealed Da Yi’s powers and snatched his immortality elixir before returning to the cave.] [She prepared to repeat the process.] [At this point, what do you choose?] [Option 1: Allow Chang’e to feed you the immortality elixir, becoming an immortal god.] [Option 2: Refuse Chang’e’s gesture, using your last breath to make her consume the immortality elixir.] … Watching the scene, Su Mo felt conflicted. Great, here come these choices again. But he couldn’t accept it; consuming the elixir would render Life of Affection useless. Resolute. Su Mo chose the second option. [Using your final breath, you forced Chang’e to consume the second immortality elixir. Her expression filled with despair, puzzled by your insistence.] [After consuming the second elixir, Chang’e's body grew lighter and drifted toward the moon.] [Before departing, she took your coffin along, carrying it to the true Moon Palace…] (End of Chapter)