### Chapter 119: Xu Miaoyin: Boss Su, I'm Sick Too - Ah? The Wives I Abandoned Turned Out to Be Real

### Chapter 119: Xu Miaoyin: Boss Su, I'm Sick Too **Lin'an Prefecture.** **The Thirteenth Branch of the Blood Robe Pavilion.** Fei Lingxue, accompanied by Su Jin and two others, arrived at this branch. The branch was managed by Ye Liuying, renowned in the jianghu as the Enchantress, specializing in seductive arts. She led a group of young girls, all of remarkable beauty, bought at a young age and trained in the art of charm. As they grew older, they were presented as gifts to infiltrate the political and underworld circles of the Song Dynasty. It could be said that half of the intelligence gathered by the Blood Robe Pavilion came from these girls. The sudden arrival of the Pavilion Master greatly terrified Ye Liuying. She was aware that the new Pavilion Master, although a woman, was rumored to have a fondness for female beauty. Having honed her seductive arts for over twenty years, she thought it was only a matter of time before she caught the Pavilion Master's attention. However, upon seeing Fei Lingxue, Ye Liuying realized she was mistaken. The Pavilion Master’s gaze carried not even the slightest hint of desire, only mutual admiration between women. "Pavilion Master!" Fei Lingxue addressed Ye Liuying, who was naturally alluring and had kneeled before her. "Help me investigate someone." "His name is Su Mo, currently the owner of a tavern in Linjiang City. I need all his information." "Yes!" Ye Liuying replied and then looked at Fei Lingxue. "We already have some intelligence on Linjiang City. Would you like to hear some of it?" "Oh?" Fei Lingxue's interest was piqued, prompting her to ask further. "What has happened in Linjiang City that you have recorded?" Ye Liuying shared the two major events that had occurred recently in Linjiang City: confirmation of General Guo's death and the disturbance caused by a demon. Upon hearing about the demon, Fei Lingxue hurriedly inquired. "What kind of demon is causing trouble?" "I don't know, but it has claimed the lives of 562 people." "Currently, Grand Monk Fahai from Jinshan Temple has gone over, but the demon has yet to be vanquished." After listening to Ye Liuying's report, Fei Lingxue was unexplainably overcome with a sudden sense of worry, disrupting her formerly calm demeanor... --- **Heifeng Mountain.** Fahai and Luoming Monk arrived on horseback, accompanied by local officials. Fahai was fully armed, bringing with him the golden alms bowl, a sacred robe, and the Azure Dragon Zen staff to confront any potential demon. Humans are the spiritual essence of heaven and earth, and demons that consume humans grow exceptionally powerful. Some demons, having cultivated for a thousand years without consuming humans, may still fall short of those who've practiced for two or three hundred years through human consumption. However, the consequences of this path greatly outweigh the benefits. Even harming a few individuals will eventually invite heavenly retribution, resulting in eternal damnation. Fahai was unsure about the demon's origins as it evaded heavenly intervention despite causing hundreds of deaths. At this point, he could only take things one step at a time. Luoming Monk warned as they ascended the mountain path. "You official bailiffs wait here. Moving any closer might put you at risk." Upon Luoming's advice, the officials halted their horses, facing the prospect of the demon with visible fear. Without the presence of Grand Monk Fahai, none among them would willingly venture outside the town. Luoming turned to Fahai. "Grand Monk Fahai, the black bear demon can draw out human essence from a distance. How should we guard against such a power?" Fahai laughed heartily and pulled out a radiant golden alms bowl from his robes. "This alms bowl was gifted to me by the Buddha in a dream." "It can suppress all evil." "Even if the demon were a thousand-year-old monster, I would not fear it." "Come, let's move before the demon can harm anyone else." --- **Spring at Linjiang Tavern.** By afternoon, Su Mo sat in the main hall, engraving blank jade tablets with a carving knife. Soon, a character—'Kill'—emerged on a tablet, completing the last of the set. He set it aside. The table now held three each of tablets inscribed with the characters 'Town,' 'Seal,' 'Kill,' and 'Guard.' Feeling the vigorous yang energy sealed within them, Su Mo smiled in satisfaction. At that moment, Xu Miaoyin emerged from the back courtyard, casting a curious eye over the engraved tablets. "Boss Su, what's this you're making?" "These are valuable things." "Miaoyin, come here." Su Mo took Xu Miaoyin's delicate hand and placed a 'Guard' tablet within it. The tablet was warm, emanating an aura of righteous spirit. Xu Miaoyin recalled the letter that had earlier been of great assistance. Could it be? Does Su Lang's ability also transfer onto these tablets? The 'Guard' character—could it offer protection against demons? Noticing Xu Miaoyin's dazed expression, Su Mo waved his hand. "What's on your mind?" Snapping out of her thoughts, Xu Miaoyin responded, "Nothing, really. Just some old memories." "So, what's the purpose of these tablets?" With a proud smile, Su Mo replied, "You wouldn't understand." "Once any martial artists come to Linjiang City to take up the challenge of slaying the black bear demon, I'll gift them a tablet." "In short, these tablets will be of great help." Recognizing Su Mo's prowess, Xu Miaoyin played along without probing further. "In that case, you must give me a few more." Given the low production cost, Su Mo didn't refuse. "Sure, I'll give you a few more." He handed Xu Miaoyin additional 'Town,' 'Kill,' and 'Seal' tablets. With eight tablets remaining, Su Mo believed they would suffice to deal with the black bear demon. After all, in previous simulations, his mighty aura could easily suppress a demoness with 800 years of cultivation. Now, his yang energy had only grown more robust. Surely, it would be enough to vanquish the black bear demon. After stowing away the tablets, Su Mo stretched lazily. "Time to eat." "I've got two patients to tend to." "Alright." Xu Miaoyin was aware that Su Mo had guests—Guo Lin and Chun Zhu—both recovering from illness in his room. She had visited them, initially intending to heal them with her qi, but found that while Chun Zhu only suffered from mild qi depletion, Guo Lin had mostly shaken off a cold. All she needed was some rest. Xu Miaoyin couldn't help but chuckle at the memory of Guo Lin's stunned expression when she entered the room earlier. That young girl still had thoughts of her Su Lang. --- **Night.** Su Mo lay tossing and turning in the guest bed of an upstairs suite, unable to sleep. Ever since his body had become suffused with yang energy, he felt his desires magnified manyfold. With the ‘military standby’ mode still ongoing, he couldn’t even simulate for diversion. When all was said and done, his thoughts turned to Chun Zhu. She had rested long enough, and Xu Miaoyin had treated her with qi. Surely, she was feeling better by now? With this in mind, Su Mo quietly padded downstairs. Xiao Qing, alert to the noise, was curious where Su Mo was heading so late. What was he planning at this hour? With Xiao Qing observing closely, Su Mo tiptoed through to the backyard. Unable to resist, Xiao Qing extended her spiritual sense to monitor his actions. Meanwhile, Xu Miaoyin, practicing internal arts in the brewing room, also sensed Su Mo's presence through the window. As she worked on the Yijin Jing, she was preparing to pass the technique to Su Mo, ensuring it was flawless. Noticing Su Mo sneaking into the courtyard, she wondered what he was up to. With a gentle creak, Su Mo quietly slipped into the room shared by Guo Lin and Chun Zhu. Both girls were sound asleep, oblivious to his entrance. Sliding into Chun Zhu's bed, Su Mo startled her awake. "Ah, who’s there!" Chun Zhu gasped, her cries muffled as Su Mo covered her mouth. "Mmm..." "Shh, Chun Zhu, it's me." Recognizing Su Mo’s voice, Chun Zhu ceased her struggle. "Su Gege, what are you doing here?" "I came because I missed you." "I'm not fully recovered yet." "Just a quick visit..." "..." "Shameless!" Xiao Qing exclaimed, withdrawing her spiritual sense, flustered. The young girl wasn’t fully recuperated, and Su Mo still made his move. Truly a rogue! How did my sister end up liking someone like this? Xiao Qing felt a twinge of annoyance. She considered giving Su Mo a piece of her mind when he returned. However, the memory of the powerful jade tablets Su Mo had carved earlier that day made her reconsider. Where did this kid acquire such formidable power? He was practically the bane of all demons. If she weren't careful in dealing with him, it could backfire... --- Guo Lin was in a deep sleep but was suddenly roused by muffled noises. As she listened closely, she recognized the sounds of Chun Zhu's voice mingled with a man's heavy breathing. Having shared three years of romance with Su Mo, Guo Lin knew that voice well — it was unmistakably Su Mo! Since when did Su Mo get involved with Chun Zhu? And did Aunt know about it? After learning of her father's fate on the battlefield, Guo Lin understood that her ties with Huang Qingwan were severed. Even if she planned to remarry, it was beyond her jurisdiction. Thus, addressing her as Aunt seemed most appropriate. Her sister was far away in the capital and seldom returned. Now, it seemed Su Mo was the only one she could rely on. With this realization, Guo Lin felt a deep bitterness. Why did he have to fall for Chun Zhu? Unknowingly, tears began to slip down her cheeks, and Guo Lin silently wept into her pillow. --- Meanwhile, Su Mo, unaware that Guo Lin had awakened, quietly left the room once done. As he was heading back to sleep, Xu Miaoyin called out to him. "Boss Su." "What are you doing out this late?" Su Mo turned to see Xu Miaoyin standing at the entrance of the brewing room, draped in a long dress, bathed in moonlight that cast a gentle glow over her. The moonlight highlighted her stunning curves, and the tight bodice of her gown seemed ready to give way under the strain. Her captivating eyes glimmered with emotion, hinting at untold thoughts and feelings. Having just engaged in something secretive, Su Mo felt a trace of guilt but still managed a reply. "I just wanted to check on their condition. Seeing no change, I decided to come back." "Oh, is that so?" Xu Miaoyin slowly approached Su Mo, her graceful form swaying slightly with each step. A playful smile curled at the edge of her lips. "Boss Su, I think I'm feeling a bit under the weather too." "Would you mind coming to my room to take a look?" (End of the chapter)