Chapter 128: Destined Affair, Female Sword Immortal Nangong Liuli - Ah? The Wives I Abandoned Turned Out to Be Real

Chapter 128: Destined Affair, Female Sword Immortal Nangong Liuli (Additional Chapter for 1,400 Monthly Tickets) Emei. This Emei is not the one you think of. It is a majestic divine mountain in the world of earth celestial beings. And a well-reputed orthodox sect resides here. The Emei Sect. From the time of its founding patriarch, the Long-Browed Daoist, Emei has been passed down for a thousand years. The sect is known for producing sword immortals. They control swords with qi, slaying foes with them. The most formidable sword immortals can take a head from miles away. Suddenly. On the main peak of Emei, which rises straight into the clouds like a sharp sword. The sky becomes filled with an exotic fragrance, boundless auspicious clouds, and thousands of rays of auspicious light cascading down. Encasing the entire peak. Those with knowledge instantly recognize that an immortal has descended upon Emei. Mount Emei. Great fortune has befallen it! ... Linjiang County. The black bear demon is now gone. County Magistrate Wang Qinghe has organized a grand celebration for Monk Liaoming and his companions, comparable in grandeur to the banquet held for Wu Song's tiger-slaying feat. Survivors eagerly join the celebration. For them, it means they no longer have to fear going beyond the city walls and being captured by demons. Su Mo is delighted as well. He personally hosts a banquet at his tavern to welcome Monk Liaoming and the others, the entire venue buzzing with joy. The celebrations last for three consecutive days. After the celebration, Monk Liaoming and the six people he brought along quickly departed with their silver rewards. Thanks to Su Mo's jade token, they secured many demon-slaying tasks. Of course. All of these were lesser demons, none reaching the black bear's level. Before leaving, Monk Liaoming was reminded by Su Mo that the power in the jade token was limited. Use it sparingly. ... After the celebrations. Su Mo’s tavern reopened. On the day of the reopening. Both Huang Qingwan and Guo Lin came by. But Su Mo noticed that Huang Qingwan's expression seemed off. Her gaze, sorrowful yet laced with desolation, was like someone who had just endured a heart-wrenching farewell. Sensing something was wrong. Su Mo seized a chance to pull Guo Lin aside into the kitchen. When Su Mo inquired about what had transpired recently, Guo Lin hesitated but eventually revealed everything to him. People from the capital had arrived. And not just anyone; it was Huang Qingwan's father, Huang Zongwang. As an Imperial Inspector for the court, his visit intended to convey the Emperor's sympathies to the General’s residence, but he also had personal matters to attend to. He wanted Huang Qingwan to remarry the second son of the Minister of Revenue. Huang Qingwan, not yet thirty and having obtained prior court approval, could settle the affair as long as she was willing. After Guo Lin explained everything, she kept watching Su Mo for his reaction. It seemed she wanted to gauge Huang Qingwan’s place in Su Mo's heart. Su Mo furrowed his brow upon hearing this. How could it be like this? “So, your aunt is going back home to remarry?” Guo Lin pursed her lips. “Brother Su, are you reluctant to part with Aunt?” The question caught Su Mo off guard, and he instinctively replied. “Of course, I can't bear it.” After speaking, Su Mo noticed Guo Lin’s eyes already misty with tears. “Brother Su.” “You really do like Aunt!” Seeing this, Su Mo sighed softly. He pulled Guo Lin’s small, delicate frame into his embrace. In the warmth of his embrace, Guo Lin momentarily forgot all her troubles, wishing she could cling to Su Mo forever. Su Mo cupped Guo Lin’s face. Gazing earnestly into her large, almond-shaped eyes. “Lin'er, I can't let your aunt remarry.” “Understood?” Though Su Mo didn’t blatantly state it to spare her feelings, Guo Lin understood her Brother Su's implication. “Yes, Brother Su, I understand.” “From now on, Aunt and I will both take care of you, alright?” After speaking, Guo Lin hugged Su Mo even tighter. Feeling the strength of her embrace, Su Mo ruffled her hair. “Okay, it's time to go back now.” “Else your aunt may get suspicious.” Guo Lin pouted. “She won't suspect a thing.” “I already spoke to her about it.” “Besides, Aunt has already refused her father. Today, he left.” “Aunt was sad because her father said he would sever ties with her before leaving.” Hearing this. Su Mo finally understood. “You little rascal, you tricked me!” With that, he started tickling Guo Lin’s sides. Guo Lin couldn’t take it and quickly darted away. “You’re bullying me; I’m going to tell Aunt.” With that, she dashed up to the second floor. Watching the lively young girl. Su Mo felt a surge of joy, eradicating any previous displeasure. Just then, a prompt appeared. [You were beaten to death by the county magistrate’s order.] [Before dying, you were filled with unwillingness and resentment.] [You died.] [Auto-simulation has ended. Would you like to view the character's life history?] “No!” [Player chose not to view the character's life history, skipping automatically.] [Final settlement rewards: None.] ... Seeing this, Su Mo's good mood evaporated almost immediately. Damn it. It’s been more than fifty days. Not once did I get a good start, nor have any rewards appeared. He felt as if the game “Fate’s Life” was toying with him. Thinking for a while. Su Mo decided to stop simulating for the time being. Maybe with a few days of rest, the simulation might finally offer him a good start. ... Going down to the tavern's main hall, he noticed business was slow due to most wealthy families having left Linjiang City. Only a few scattered tables with peddlers and merchants drinking. So, Su Mo decided to go upstairs to check on Huang Qingwan. Unexpectedly. A cool, frosty voice called from behind him. "Shopkeeper, I’ll have a plate of stir-fried greens and two mantou.” “I’ll eat here.” Hearing this, Su Mo turned, and instantly, his gaze was fixed on the woman behind. Her eyes were like autumn waters, her brows arched like distant mountains. Dressed in a gold and pink Taoist robe, an ice-blue sword hung on her back. Her aura was ethereal. Like a celestial maiden mistakenly gracing the mortal world. However, her exquisite beauty gave off a chilling, icy demeanor, keeping anyone at a distance. Other diners, too, fell silent, captivated by the ice beauty's presence. Conversations and laughter abruptly ceased. Everyone stood there in awe. Su Mo opened his mouth, though he had seen countless beautiful women, this celestial visage tugged slightly at his heartstrings. [Would you like to use the designated fate opportunity?] “Yes!” [Designated fate with object “Nangong Liuli” selected.] “Would you like to simulate now?” “No!” ... Without realizing it, Su Mo had already set her as the object for his next simulation. If he couldn’t have her in reality. Perhaps enjoying her presence in the simulation didn’t seem too bad... All these actions were instantaneous; from an outsider’s perspective, Su Mo had merely paused before heading to the kitchen. Nangong Liuli took a seat alone in a quiet corner. The tavern gradually reclaimed its lively atmosphere. The noise, however, was noticeably subdued, as though afraid of startling away the fairy-like presence. In the kitchen, Su Mo wasted several vegetables before finally preparing some bok choy hearts. He intended to make a simple stir-fried dish for Nangong Liuli. This time, he poured his heart into the preparation, carefully managing every second over the fire. When he finished. Su Mo served the dish and two mantou to her table. Upon seeing the dish, Nangong Liuli showed a trace of surprise because she detected a freshness not typically found in this mundane world. Gently placing the greens in her delicate lips. Nangong Liuli’s eyes lit up instantly. She hadn’t anticipated finding such delicious food in such a place. Sadly. This is the mortal world. One shouldn’t linger. Quickly, Nangong Liuli finished the dish and the two mantou. “Shopkeeper, how much do I owe?” “No charge, thank you for your patronage.” Seeing the appreciative gaze in Su Mo’s eyes, Nangong Liuli said nothing, tossed a silver ingot, and prepared to leave. Before leaving, however, Nangong Liuli asked. “In this city, did a group of martial artists recently slay a black bear spirit demon?” Though Su Mo wasn't sure why Nangong Liuli asked, he answered truthfully. “Yes,” he nodded, “that group rid Linjiang City of a great menace.” The surrounding patrons also chimed in. “Absolutely, thanks to those martial artists, we can now live in peace.” “If they hadn't slain that black bear demon, who knows how long we would have been hiding at home.” “With no work, no trade, our families would have starved.” Hearing the words around her, Nangong Liuli’s cold eyes momentarily showed confusion, but it quickly vanished, replaced by icy aloofness. “I see. Thank you.” With that, Nangong Liuli left the tavern. To Su Mo's astonishment, she soared into the sky, riding her sword! “What the!” “A female sword immortal?” Staring at the empty sky where Nangong Liuli had vanished, Su Mo was filled with shock. This was his first time witnessing what's called sword flight. Could it be? Is there a Shu Mountain sect in this world as well? If so, this world is indeed full of marvels. After the encounter with the female sword immortal, Su Mo suddenly recalled that Huang Qingwan was still waiting for him upstairs. He hadn't expected her to be willing to sever ties with her father for his sake. How could he fail her now? Su Mo, being a responsible man, wouldn't allow a beauty to shed tears for him. He headed to the private room on the second floor. Several maids were attending to Huang Qingwan and Guo Lin. Chunzhu was there too, chatting away with Huang Qingwan. When Su Mo arrived, Chunzhu stepped back, giving him space. Having just chatted with Chunzhu, Huang Qingwan looked much more at ease. Seeing Su Mo, she turned to the others. “Please, leave us. I need to speak with Mr. Su.” The maids immediately exited the room, and Guo Lin, understanding the need for privacy, also stepped out. Guo Lin knew that her Brother Su and Huang Qingwan needed some time together. Once everyone had left, Su Mo quietly sat beside Huang Qingwan without saying a word. He took her hand in his, holding it firmly. Seeing this, Huang Qingwan nestled against Su Mo’s shoulder. Together, they silently embraced the serene beauty of the moment... (End of Chapter)