Chapter 136: My Dear, You're the One I Love the Most - Ah? The Wives I Abandoned Turned Out to Be Real

Chapter 136: My Dear, You're the One I Love the Most [Seeing the look in your eyes, Meng Hongshang immediately twisted your ear.] "What, still thinking about that little girl?" "Should I call her in and let you two rekindle your past romance?" "Hmph!" [Seeing that Meng Hongshang was angry, you chuckled sheepishly and quickly hugged her to soothe her.] "Of course not." "My dear, you're the one I love the most." [Yet, as you try to comfort her, the image and presence of Nangong Liuli emerge once again in your mind.] (At this moment, Nangong Liuli occupies 70% of your heart, while Meng Hongshang holds 30%.) [Liu Moran, noticing that you know Nangong Liuli, begins to speak.] "Nangong Liuli possesses the unique Seven Yin Constitution and is a once-in-a-century genius from Emei." "I've heard of her fame in my past life." "If you know her, why not call her in?" "Sure!" "No way!" [You and Meng Hongshang simultaneously blurt out two different choices.] [Meng Hongshang raises her eyebrows.] "What did you say!" "So you really are thinking about that girl!" [Your heart skips a beat as you hear her words.] "Huh?" "I was just speaking casually." "Wasn't thinking much, my dear, don’t be upset." [Liu Moran realizes that he has said the wrong thing upon seeing you two argue and quickly coughs before leaving the scene.] [Seeing this, you quickly try to appease Meng Hongshang.] "My dear, I’m right here, aren’t I?" "I won't let her in." [Seeing your sensible demeanor, Meng Hongshang snorts coldly and doesn’t pursue the matter further.] [However, unbeknownst to you, a significant reason she can accept you is because she sees how infatuated you are with Nangong Liuli.] "It's easy to obtain treasures, but hard to find a passionate lover." [Such a dedicated man is extremely rare.] [But she is confident that she can erase Nangong Liuli from your heart, filling it entirely with her presence.] [If not in one year, then in ten, a hundred, or even a thousand.] [One day, she will completely fill your heart.] [At this moment, your attention is drawn to the projection showing Nangong Liuli surrounded by celestial swords, struggling to fend off the attacks around her.] [Your heart tightens at the sight.] "This!" [Noticing your expression, Liu Moran immediately slows down the attack frequency of the Five Elements Annihilation Array.] [In the projection, the pressure on Nangong Liuli suddenly reduces, leaving her unclear about what just happened.] [Currently, in the cave dwelling of Cuoyun Mountain, only Nangong Liuli, a beautiful female cultivator with a banana fan, and a male cultivator who accompanied Nangong Liuli remain.] [Noticing the weakening of the surrounding formation, the trio remains unaware of the cause.] [At this moment, Meng Hongshang speaks to Liu Moran.] "Let's send them away." "They shouldn't stay here any longer." [Liu Moran nods and uses the cave’s crest to communicate with Nangong Liuli and her companions.] "The cave has an owner now, you all may leave." [Upon hearing this, Nangong Liuli and the others express their surprise.] [No one expected that in such a short time, someone would have already mastered the cave’s crest and communicate through it.] [Opportunities like these are truly meant for those destined.] [Force cannot obtain it.] [With this realization, Nangong Liuli and the others gracefully bow.] "In that case, we won't disturb you further." [After finishing the sentence, the trio departs on their magical artifacts, leaving the cave’s perimeter.] [Watching Nangong Liuli leave, you can’t help feeling a bit lost, yearning to leave with her.] [Meng Hongshang notices your mood, understanding that she doesn’t hold as high a place in your heart as Nangong Liuli.] [But she can wait.] [Because, with Nangong Liuli’s Seven Yin Constitution, it's impossible for her to fall in love with anyone.] [Thus, Meng Hongshang speaks softly.] "If you wish to see her, go meet her." "It might sever your lingering thoughts." [You immediately embrace Meng Hongshang upon hearing this.] "Hongshang, thank you!” "I’ll be right back!" [With those words, you dash out along the cave’s passage.] [Meng Hongshang watches, a tinge of sadness flickering in her eyes, though she quickly composes herself.] [At this point, Liu Moran speaks up.] "Peach Blossom Mistress, no need to feel sad, for I have gazed upon the threads of fate. Your husband is connected by a red string to Nangong Liuli." "It’s destiny." "Man cannot change it." "He will only realize this on his own." [Meng Hongshang nods in acknowledgment.] "Thank you, Green Bamboo Hermit." [Saying this, Meng Hongshang stealthily follows behind you.] [Still a bit uneasy.] [Fearing Nangong Liuli might steal you away.] [Leaving her with a great loss.] [Swiftly, you reach the outside of the cave, atop Cuoyun Mountain.] [Nangong Liuli hasn’t left yet and is chatting with the elegant female cultivator holding the banana fan.] [The female cultivator is exceedingly beautiful, comparable to Nangong Liuli and Meng Hongshang.] [From their conversation, you learn she is a princess of the Asura tribe, named Rakshasa Maiden.] [However, your mind is solely fixated on Nangong Liuli, indifferent to the beauty surrounding you.] "Fairy!" "It’s me, Fairy!" "I’ve finally seen you again!" [Hearing your voice, Nangong Liuli turns around in disbelief.] "It’s you!" "How are you here!" [Rakshasa Maiden observes you both with interest.] [As she senses a story about to unfold.] [She then remarks.] "I noticed he emerged from the cave, meaning this group has claimed its ownership." [Nangong Liuli’s expression turns cold, feeling vexed by your presence.] [You step forward, hoping to approach Nangong Liuli.] [Nangong Liuli instinctively steps back.] [For every step you take forward, Nangong Liuli takes one back.] [Until she reaches the edge of the cliff atop the mountain, where she finally stops.] [Gazing at Nangong Liuli’s flawless face, you speak sincerely.] "Fairy, you remain as beautiful as ever." "I think of you day and night." [The male cultivator accompanying Nangong Liuli can’t bear it any longer.] [In his heart, Nangong Liuli is the goddess of their sect’s third-generation disciples, absolutely untouchable!] [Initially, noticing your familiarity with Nangong Liuli, he assumed you were a friend of his senior sister.] [But witnessing your actions, he grows increasingly suspicious.] [And puzzled by his senior sister’s inaction, wondering why she hasn’t drawn her sword to address this audacity and instead keeps stepping back.] "Senior Sister, who is this guy?" "Is he your friend?" "Seeing this behavior, I’m getting really irritated." "Can I give him a beating?" [Nangong Liuli glances helplessly at the male cultivator.] "Let’s go." "Ignore him." "His mind is a bit unstable." [Saying this, Nangong Liuli departs on her flying sword.] [The male cultivator glares at you before following Nangong Liuli away from Cuoyun Mountain.] [As the Rakshasa Maiden sees that there’s no drama left, she also leaves, seated on her banana fan.] [Now, you’re left alone on the mountain top.] [Watching this, your heart is flooded with disappointment and a strong longing to leave with Nangong Liuli.] "Has your dream lover left?" [Behind you, Meng Hongshang’s voice suddenly rings out.] [Startled by the sound, you quickly turn around.] [At this moment, a trace of sadness glimmers in Meng Hongshang’s beautiful eyes, evidently heartbroken by you.] [Seeing this, you swiftly move forward to embrace her.] "Dream lover? My dream lover is you, my dear." "Nangong Liuli, I—I just thank her for bringing me to the Earthly Immortal Realm, where I got to meet you, my dear." [Even knowing your words are insincere, Meng Hongshang’s heart still feels a sweet warmth.] "At least you know how to say the right things!" [Then, Meng Hongshang smiles gently.] "Let’s go, while you were looking at those bamboo scrolls, the Green Bamboo Hermit has already given me his magical artifact.” After speaking, Meng Hongshang presented two items. She held out a green bamboo pen and a small alchemical furnace. "Su Lang, this bamboo pen, known as the Lingxiao Jade Talisman, greatly enhances the potency of drawn symbols and charms." "For you." "The furnace is the Nine Dragon Cauldron, used by the Green Bamboo Hermit for alchemy, which can automatically absorb the spiritual energy around it." "Whether for gentle or intense flames, it allows for precise control." "With this, you'll no longer need to worry about the cauldron exploding during alchemy." Seeing the joy on Meng Hongshang's face, you felt a warmth welling up inside. After traveling together for three more months, you returned to Peach Mountain. Perhaps feeling anxious about you leaving, Meng Hongshang clung to you more fiercely, often leaving you covered in love bites. Sensing Meng Hongshang’s inner turmoil, your feelings of guilt towards her grew. (At this point, Nangong Liuli occupies 60% of your heart, and Meng Hongshang 40%.) Once back at Peach Mountain, you and Meng Hongshang settled into a quiet and peaceful life. Although deep down Nangong Liuli lingered in your thoughts, as your relationship with Meng Hongshang deepened, those troublesome thoughts faded away, at least temporarily. After several years of tranquil cultivation, one night, Meng Hongshang left a note and departed from Peach Mountain. From the note, you learned that Meng Hongshang had calculated her elder brother's location and decided to personally reclaim the Azure Flower Sect's sect leader’s token for you. A sense of unease crept over you. Urgently, you left Peach Mountain to find Meng Hongshang. Utilizing the mystical capabilities of the green bamboo pen, you enlarged it with your power and set off to trace Meng Hongshang’s aura. Through this connection, you found the direction she had taken. Upon your arrival, you discovered Meng Hongshang had been locked in a three-day and three-night battle with her brother. The entire mountain was nearly reduced to rubble. Seeing her covered in wounds filled you with guilt and pity. You thought to yourself how unworthy you were to yearn for someone like Nangong Liuli, who showed you no care, while having such a devoted partner as Meng Hongshang. (Nangong Liuli now occupies 50% of your heart, equal to Meng Hongshang.) Meng Hongshang’s brother was also on his last legs, with his right leg and left hand corroded to puddles of slime. Burning the core of the Yin Soul Lamp, you easily dispatched Meng Hongshang’s brother. Noticing your arrival, Meng Hongshang’s eyes lit up with sweet surprise. "Su Lang, how did you find me?" Just seeing her like this, you instantly felt a burst of frustration. "Stupid woman, if I didn’t come looking, you'd have died here!" Despite your scolding, Meng Hongshang felt no resentment. "But I’m not dead yet, am I?" "Besides, this is my brother's cave dwelling. After so many years, he must have gathered some good stuff. We need to fetch the sect leader’s token, too!" "Let’s go check it out quickly." Seeing Meng Hongshang, injured but still concerned about the token, you couldn’t help but feel a warmth spread through your heart. Afterward, you and Meng Hongshang thoroughly searched her brother’s cave dwelling. Not only did you retrieve the sect leader’s token, but you also acquired all the treasures he had amassed over the years. At this moment, you couldn’t help but feel grateful. Indeed, it’s easier to loot a person than scavenge an entire city. If you relied solely on personal cultivation and seeking opportunities, who knows how long it would take to amass such wealth. Together, you returned to Peach Mountain. Yet Meng Hongshang had been gravely injured and needed to enter seclusion to heal. You found yourself with a period of solitude. Reflecting back, the past "you" might feel an urge to leave Peach Mountain in search of Nangong Liuli. But now, Meng Hongshang and Nangong Liuli weighed equally in your heart, so despite the opportunity, your desire was suppressed. You resisted the urge to seek out Nangong Liuli. However, Meng Hongshang’s injury had depleted her genuine energy, needing the rare Blue Haze Herb to fully recover. Blue Haze Herb grows on high, precipitous cliffs and is incredibly difficult to locate. When she informed you of this, her eyes bore heavy worry. Clearly, she feared that should you leave, you might go searching for Nangong Liuli instead. Understanding her thoughts, you gently pulled her into your embrace. "My dear, rest assured, this time I’m only heading out to find the Blue Haze Herb, nothing else." Hearing this, Meng Hongshang momentarily set her worries aside. "Alright, return quickly; I’m fine here at Peach Mountain." After saying this, Meng Hongshang coughed a few times, her face turning pale. Her previous battle had indeed taken a severe toll on her. Seeing this, you spoke immediately. "Don't worry, I'll return soon." You tenderly carried Meng Hongshang back to her room. As you were about to leave, Meng Hongshang held onto your hand, her eyes filled with a seductive charm. Seeing this, you quickly responded. "Hongshang, you aren’t well enough." Meng Hongshang pointed to her cherry-red lips. "To prevent you from causing trouble outside, I must do this!" ... ... When you stepped out of the room, you felt utterly drained. In just half an hour, Meng Hongshang had left you completely exhausted. You couldn’t help but admit, her skills were becoming ever more enchanting. After leaving Peach Mountain, you wielded the green bamboo pen, soaring towards Danxia Mountain, the closest to Peach Mountain. Meng Hongshang had informed you that Danxia Mountain once housed a sect named Danxia, which was annihilated by a great evil cultivator from Hundred Barbarian Mountain, who unleashed venomous insects upon the sect. Even now, Danxia Mountain remained overrun by these insects, transforming it from a heavenly realm into a perilous forbidden territory. Yet this infestation meant few ventured there, allowing numerous ancient spiritual flowers and herbs to flourish undisturbed. It was probable that on Danxia Mountain's sheer cliffs, the Blue Haze Herb could be found. Arriving at the mountain's peak with the green bamboo pen, you stumbled upon an immortal crane atop a rock, grooming its feathers while absorbing the sun’s essence to strengthen itself. From your vantage point, the crane appeared massive, with golden eyes, a crimson beak, and flawlessly white feathers without a trace of blemish, standing over three meters tall. It was the first time you'd seen such a grand crane, leading you to suspect it had indeed become a spirit. As you were preparing to quietly leave, you noticed a swarm of venomous insects marching in unison towards the peak. The insects, with faint intelligence, had a clear target in mind: the giant crane! (End of Chapter)