Chapter 120: The Cultivation of Su Mo and Xu Miaoyin - Ah? The Wives I Abandoned Turned Out to Be Real

Chapter 120: The Cultivation of Su Mo and Xu Miaoyin Gazing at the approaching beautiful heroine, Su Mo found himself momentarily mesmerized. As she drew nearer, a rich fragrance wafted into his nostrils, causing his breath to quicken and his throat to dry. While he hesitated, Xu Miaoyin had already pulled him into the room. Su Mo was astonished by the smoothness of her hand. Inside the brewing chamber. The intoxicating aroma of wine filled the air, stirring Su Mo's senses and warming his heart. If not for the refreshing jade bamboo he drank earlier, he might have lost his resolve. But truth be told. He was overthinking it. Xu Miaoyin revealed a brand new blue-covered book, opening it under the moonlight, revealing many cultivation techniques related to the human body. "Miaoyin, what's this?" Xu Miaoyin smiled gently. "Boss Su, this is the legendary Shaolin Temple's Yi Jin Jing, which I stumbled upon by chance." "It is the unparalleled technique for refining the body's exterior in martial arts." "If you're interested, I can teach it to you. This way, you'll have a means of self-defense." "Yi Jin Jing?" Su Mo was taken aback. He had heard of Yi Jin Jing's reputation in his simulations. With it mastered, one could forge a body akin to a diamond, impervious to ordinary weapons. In the Jianghu, it would undoubtedly incite envy from countless practitioners. After all, the resilience of one's body is crucial. In typical duels, one must always be wary of the opponent’s weaponry or hidden projectiles. But mastering Yi Jin Jing would free one from these concerns, allowing for more focus on the opponent. This shift could provide a significant advantage. Even though Su Mo had witchcraft and the fiery sun's protection, his physique remained as fragile as any ordinary man's. Training with Yi Jin Jing, developing a body of steel. While it might not surpass expert martial artists. Against typical warriors, it would render him invincible. With this thought, Su Mo nodded in agreement. "Since you wish to teach me, Miaoyin, I'll gladly learn." "Alright." Xu Miaoyin's eyes curved in delight. Seeing Su Mo's somewhat dejected demeanor brought her joy. She thought to herself. With so many women around you, if I make it too easy for you, you won’t truly value me. Xu Miaoyin understood she couldn't be too cavalier. Men treasure what is hard to obtain. For the sake of the future, patience was necessary. Of course, if Su Mo wanted her now, she wouldn't refuse... Then. She had Su Mo sit cross-legged at the bed's end while she sat at the head, placing the Yi Jin Jing between them. "Boss Su, look here." "This acupoint, named Yongquan, is the starting point of Yi Jin Jing..." Xu Miaoyin taught attentively, and Su Mo listened intently. With the power of his blazing sun essence, much stronger than typical inner energy, he found learning Yi Jin Jing straightforward. Unbeknownst to him, the night passed swiftly. In the midst of it, his military household simulation concluded without rewards, as expected, prompting him to begin anew as a painter. The "Fated Life" simulation was invisible to others, so Xu Miaoyin remained unaware. But Su Mo couldn’t help but closely observe Xu Miaoyin, noting her exaggerated figure, perfect for holding while sleeping. Regrettably, Xu Miaoyin’s attitude towards him remained unpredictably hot and cold, making it hard for Su Mo to gauge her intentions, leaving him hesitant to make a move. By pre-dawn, Su Mo and Xu Miaoyin’s cultivation session concluded. Thanks to his "Buddha Heart Sword Bone" talent, Su Mo's comprehension of Yi Jin Jing outpaced even Xu Miaoyin, a seasoned second-tier martial artist, within a single night. Xu Miaoyin couldn’t hold back her amazement, calling him a genius. If he had trained from a young age, his martial prowess might already rank among the highest in Jianghu. Upon leaving Xu Miaoyin’s room. He coincidentally ran into Guo Lin emerging from the outhouse, sparking a subtle tension between them. Under Guo Lin’s slightly questioning gaze, Su Mo suddenly felt like a husband caught cheating, returning only at dawn. “Y-Young Miss, you’re up.” “Huh?” At Su Mo's address. Guo Lin looked deeply aggrieved, her small face clouded with tears. “What did you call me?” Realizing his slip, Su Mo quickly moved closer. “Lin’er, Lin’er.” “I…” Words escaped him suddenly. In this awkward situation, all Su Mo could do was embrace her. This little girl. Truly endearing. Just a bit young, not quite ripe. Feeling the warmth of his embrace, Guo Lin stopped crying, a wave of happiness sweeping over her. Her grievances slowly dissolved. “I’m hungry.” At that moment, Guo Lin’s stomach grumbled audibly. “I’ll make us something to eat.” With that, Su Mo headed for the kitchen. Guo Lin followed closely, not allowing a step’s distance. Seeing Guo Lin cling to him, Su Mo couldn’t help but recall their simulation together, where she acted similarly. Now it seemed even more pronounced. Perhaps linked to General Guo's passing. This thought prompted Su Mo to offer Guo Lin a jade amulet inscribed with the character "Yu". “Lin’er, keep this with you. It will calm your spirit.” Receiving the amulet, Guo Lin felt its comforting warmth reminiscent of Su Mo’s embrace. “Mmm, I’ll treasure it.” Guo Lin placed it inside her undershirt, immediately sensing a continual warmth spreading through her body, dispelling her earlier gloom. Su Mo spoke. “I have little money now, but eventually, I’ll secure some top-quality white jade to craft amulets.” “The effect will surely improve.” Hearing this, Guo Lin remembered something. “Su brother, we have some at home.” “A large piece of white jade, bestowed by the emperor.” “Cutting it into amulets would yield over fifty pieces.” “After breakfast, I’ll ask the craftsman to prepare it for you.” Knowing Guo Lin had some, Su Mo was delighted. Now he could gift one to each person. Even if faced with demonic threats, the women he knew would no longer be defenseless. “Alright, your call. I’ll start cooking.” “I’ll keep the fire going.” … During breakfast, Xu Miaoyin and Chun Zhu joined. The atmosphere among the three women was subtly charged. Seeing Guo Lin’s closeness to Su Mo, Chun Zhu didn’t dare approach, sitting at a distance instead. Noticing this, Su Mo pulled Chun Zhu beside him. “Why so far? Let’s eat.” “Okay.” Chun Zhu, though cautious, felt a surge of sweetness inside. Guo Lin felt a pang of jealousy but said nothing, continuing to serve Su Mo food with a teasing look directed at Chun Zhu, who remained unmoved. She was, after all, just a maid. As long as Su Mo remained good to her, that was enough. Men are the sky, women are the earth. The day Chun Zhu gave herself to Su Mo, she decided to stay with him for life. Even as an old servant, if it came to that. Xu Miaoyin watched the scene with interest, her keen eyes making Su Mo slightly uncomfortable. “What are you looking at?” “Let’s eat.” He said as he placed a chicken leg on Xu Miaoyin’s plate. Xu Miaoyin chuckled softly, saying nothing further and savoring the chicken leg prepared by Su Mo. The meal seemed incredibly delicious to her now. Recalling her travels, meals were always rough and unceremonious, nothing like this. After the meal, Xu Miaoyin, Chun Zhu, and Su Mo tidied up, while Guo Lin headed to the general’s residence to retrieve the white jade from the storeroom. Meanwhile, Su Mo planned to have Xu Miaoyin teach him swordsmanship once they were done. His "Buddha Heart Sword Bone" talent would accelerate his mastery a hundred times, an opportunity he couldn’t miss. Yet before finishing their tasks, a rapid knocking erupted at the tavern’s door. The knocking was frenzied, suggesting urgency. Su Mo immediately headed to open the door. There stood Monk Liaming, stumbling inside, his face ashen, terror-stricken. Seeing Monk Liaming in such a state, Su Mo's curiosity was piqued. He wondered what had transpired. He then led Monk Liaming to a seat in the front hall. "Master Liaming, what happened?" "Why are you so flustered?" Monk Liaming shook his head, still visibly shaken as he recounted his ordeal. "It was terrifying. Yesterday, Elder Fahai and I went to Heifeng Mountain, intending to subdue the demon there.” “At first, everything went smoothly, but midway through the battle, Elder Fahai got lured skyward by some unknown force.” “The Black Bear spirit managed to free itself and chased after me. I ran for my life and only barely managed to lose it." “But alas, those officers with us weren’t so lucky; the Black Bear spirit drained them, leaving only desiccated corpses behind.” Upon hearing this, Su Mo immediately understood that the Black Bear spirit had received support from its mysterious backer. "Master Liaming, what do you plan to do next?" Monk Liaming shook his head. "As of now, I haven’t decided.” “But I must avenge my elder and younger brothers!” “I’ll continue to find ways to deal with the Black Bear spirit.” “I’ve heard there’s a Taoist named Yan Chixia at Lanruo Temple. I plan to seek him out to slay the demon." Su Mo was momentarily taken aback. Yan Chixia, huh? From the original "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio," he was aware of the demons at Lanruo Temple yet always refrained from acting openly against them. It wasn’t until the protagonist activated an artifact that the demon was defeated. This behavior suggests that Yan Chixia tends to avoid trouble; Monk Liaming certainly wouldn’t convince him to get involved. Thinking it over, Su Mo retrieved the seven jade amulets from his bosom. “I had a fortuitous encounter long ago.” “I met an old Taoist master who entrusted me with these amulets.” “These amulets are especially effective against demons.” “When confronted with one, simply take these out." Receiving the amulets, Monk Liaming discovered the righteous energy contained within, supremely yang and powerful, clearly potent against demons. "Such things exist?" Monk Liaming was overwhelmed with excitement. “The amulets are such a treasure.” “On behalf of my elder and younger brothers in heaven, thank you!” “I’ll gather more people of skill.” “When the time comes, I refuse to believe we cannot kill that Black Bear spirit!” With those words, Monk Liaming bid farewell and headed directly to the county office. It was evident that he intended to report the occurrence at Heifeng Mountain to the magistrate in detail. Once Monk Liaming was gone, Su Mo breathed a sigh of relief. His seven jade amulets would certainly suppress the Black Bear spirit. Perhaps they’d even kill it outright. And the karma of killing the Black Bear spirit... Shouldn’t entangle him. With this thought, Su Mo headed to the back courtyard. "Miaoyin, do you know any sword techniques? Could you teach me, so I can defend myself?” (End of Chapter)