Chapter 139: Liuli, This is for Adults Only, You Can't Play With It - Ah? The Wives I Abandoned Turned Out to Be Real

April 13, 2025 Author: Icy Winter Chapter 139: Liuli, This is for Adults Only, You Can't Play With It [Your face warms with embarrassment as you begin to speak.] "This is for adults only, you can't play with it." [Nangong Liuli suddenly bursts into a tantrum.] "I want to play, I want to play with it!" [You've spoiled Nangong Liuli quite a bit recently, alongside Meng Hongshang, so she doesn't hesitate to throw a bit of a fit.] [Seeing her like this, you can only try to calm her by taking her to the playground to play on the swings together.] [After tiring herself out, Liuli demands to be held until she falls asleep.] [Having no other choice, you cradle her in your arms and carry her to the room.] [Only after she falls asleep peacefully do you find some tranquility.] [Nangong Liuli's current mental state resembles that of a young child. You think it's essential to prevent Meng Hongshang from being so inattentive from now on.] [However, what happens afterward becomes increasingly troubling for you.] [Ever since that incident of spying, she's frequently been sneaking around to watch you and Meng Hongshang.] [Every time, she's silent as a shadow, and her cultivation level allows her to remain undetected for a long time.] [Moreover, each time you catch her, her fingers exude a rich floral scent.] [To your surprise, it seems she's learned this behavior spontaneously.] [You're quite troubled by Nangong Liuli's actions.] [You decide to inform Meng Hongshang about the situation.] "Hongshang, Liuli has been sneaking around to spy on us every day. It's not just the spying—she seems to be entertaining herself." "Why does it seem like she's not quite right?" [Upon hearing your words, Meng Hongshang begins to speculate.] "I think it might relate to when the heart-demon entered." "That day in the ruined temple, the heart-demon took advantage." "Now, Nangong Liuli perceives this subconsciously as the greatest joy in the world." "That's why it's like this." [Listening to Meng Hongshang's explanation, you start to inquire further.] "I keep hearing you talk about heart-demons, but what exactly are they?" "Why have I never encountered one?" [Meng Hongshang begins to explain.] "A heart-demon is essentially our thoughts and desires." "Ordinary people have many distracting thoughts, their minds are like bustling markets, with countless notions emerging in a moment." "As cultivators, our task is to observe our hearts and suppress these distractions." "Nangong Liuli, at that time, in a very vulnerable state, was invaded by lustful thoughts." "It's partly my fault too; my Peach Blossom Mist is designed to stir desire." "Even some of the devil cultivators dare not cross me." "An outbreak of lust can give rise to many heart-demons." "The calamities they face become more severe, and a misstep could lead to their demise." "There’s a saying: calm desires, and the mind quiets; clear the mind, and the spirit becomes pure." "To eliminate a heart-demon, one must start by cultivating the mind." "Husband, you should recite the Heart-Cleansing Spell to Liuli daily." "Over time, the lustful desires will gradually dissipate." "Eventually, her consciousness might return to normal." [Hearing Meng Hongshang's guidance, you immediately begin to follow the advice.] [In the days that follow, while spending time with Nangong Liuli, you seize the opportunity to recite the Heart-Cleansing Spell.] [And it proves to be highly effective.] [The frequency at which Nangong Liuli spies on you and Meng Hongshang has decreased significantly.] [However, she still occasionally sneaks a peek and indulges herself.] [Seeing this, you have no choice but to ensure she bathes daily and wears clean clothes.] [Life could have continued peacefully, yet some years later, people from Emei come looking for her.] [Currently, with Liuli's childlike innocence and confused state of mind, you naturally feel uneasy about sending her to Emei.] [No one can predict what certain individuals there might do with her.] [At this moment, in the reception hall of Peach Mountain.] [You and Meng Hongshang sit in the main seat with Nangong Liuli by your side.] [Three people from Emei have arrived, including Liuli's master and two male cultivators.] [You address Nangong Liuli's master.] "Senior Chongxu, it's not that I'm unwilling to let Liuli go, it's just that her current condition isn't suitable." "We've already found a way to alleviate her heart-demon issue, so why resort to additional measures at Emei?" [Chongxu, observing that although Nangong Liuli's mind appears muddled, her body remains untouched, realizes the truth in your words.] [Yet, even so, it's no reason to keep Liuli here.] "No, she must not remain here without proper status or recognition." "Liuli should return to Emei." "Our sect master has personally promised to help Liuli rid herself of the heart-demon through secluded cultivation." "Once that's accomplished, she'll still be Emei's third-generation chief disciple." [Seeing reason fails to persuade Chongxu, you turn to ask Nangong Liuli.] "Liuli, this Daoist wants to take you away. Do you want to go with him?" [Nangong Liuli immediately shakes her head vigorously.] "I don't want to, I don't even know him." "I won't go with him!" [Upon saying this, Liuli clings to Meng Hongshang's arm, burying her face deeply against her.] [Seeing Liuli transform into this state, Chongxu sighs.] "Very well then." "But understand that Emei will regularly send disciples to monitor the situation at Peach Mountain." "If anything unfortunate happens to Liuli, you'll bear the consequences!" [Saying this, Chongxu departs with the other two Emei disciples.] [You see them out of Peach Mountain before returning.] [Back in the reception hall, Meng Hongshang holds Liuli close.] [Seeing the once proud and icy celestial maiden now reduced to this fearful version, you recall what you've shared over the years.] [Meng Hongshang, who has come to regard Liuli as a sister, also can't bear the thought of letting her go.] "They've left?" "Yes, they've gone." [Meng Hongshang suddenly suggests.] "Husband, why don't you make Liuli yours?" "Ah?" [Your heart skips a beat at Meng Hongshang's words, unsure of her intentions.] [Is she testing you, or is there more to it?] [Seeing your tense expression, Meng Hongshang breaks into laughter.] "Husband, you didn't really think I was testing you, did you?" "What I'm pondering is whether if Liuli experiences joy greater than her self-indulgence, it might break the heart-demon's grip." "This is, after all, our only option left." "Whether or not to proceed is up to you." "The opportunity is rare, and only lasts for an incense stick's time." [With that, Meng Hongshang takes Liuli to your room, leaving you alone.] [At this moment, what will you choose?] [Option One: Follow Meng Hongshang's suggestion and accept Nangong Liuli.] [Option Two: Suspect Meng Hongshang of setting a trap. If you comply, she'd surely be upset, so you remain outside.] … [Facing the sudden appearance of these options, Su Mo feels a slight hesitation.] [He's unsure why such significant choices now confront him.] [Outside, a rooster crows.] [Shortly afterwards, a dog barks.] [Looking out the window, the stars in the night sky are fading, the moon drifts westward, and the sky takes on a faint blue hue.] [Clearly, dawn is nearing.] [With Xu Miaoyin still peacefully asleep in his arms, Su Mo looks at her delicate silhouette and then back at the simulation screen.] [Given the appearance of choices, these must significantly impact his simulated fate.] [Having come this far, naturally, option one becomes the logical choice.] [Otherwise, would he not be foolish?] [In a decisive move, Su Mo chooses the first option.] … [After a brief hesitation, you proceed towards the room where Meng Hongshang and Liuli await.] [Inside, you behold a breathtaking sight you've yearned for.] [You draw near, initiating your advance while Meng Hongshang assists, leading to Liuli's complete surrender to the moment.] [The encounter spans an extended duration, pushing you to the brink, until you succumb to exhaustion and drift into slumber.] [Yet, it isn't long before a sharp pain pierces your chest, startling you awake.] [Opening your eyes, an icy blue longsword is embedded in your heart, locked in the blood-red gaze of Nangong Liuli.] [Turning your head, you witness Meng Hongshang lying in a pool of blood.] [Your eyes are filled with doubt and anger.] "Why?" [Yet, it's too late to change the outcome. As life slips away, you keep questioning Nangong Liuli's betrayal until the end.] [Yet, no response is given.] [Ultimately, with reluctance, you close your eyes.] Witnessing his simulated self's sudden demise leaves Su Mo momentarily stunned. So abruptly? He had hoped to savor Nangong Liuli's exceptional actions a few more times. Tsk. No such opportunity is granted! Nevertheless, the simulation doesn't end but continues to unfold subsequent developments. ... [After killing you and Meng Hongshang, the crimson color in Nangong Liuli's eyes fades away.] [Having been controlled by the heart-demon, she regains her senses.] [Staring at your lifeless bodies, her mind is blank, eyes filled with both horror and confusion.] [She can't believe the reality before her.] "What have I done?" [Even though her previous actions were in a haze, she could vividly feel every experience.] [It was as if she entrusted her body to her nine-year-old self, making everything feel so real.] [Over these years, her feelings for you have taken deep root.] [Yet she refused to awaken, avoiding facing you and everything related to you.] [She feared this harmony would shatter.] [Moments ago, her heart-demon seized the chance, amplifying her frustration towards you, and jealousy and envy towards Meng Hongshang, ten thousand times over.] [This led her to commit such a grave mistake!] [With this realization, tears stream down Liuli's face as she frantically shakes your lifeless body.] "No!" "No!" "Su Mo, I don't want you to die!" ... Watching Nangong Liuli's remorse beside the corpses evokes a bit of shock in Su Mo. Are heart-demons really this terrifying? If he or those close to him were to develop a heart-demon, how could he guard against it? Unbeknownst to Su Mo, his Pure Yang Vital Energy is the natural bane of all heart-demons. Even if his close ones were invaded, he need only channel a sliver of his Pure Yang Vital Energy through specific points to dispel it. Suddenly, a prompt appears. [Given Nangong Liuli's boundless future potential and infinite lifespan, continuing the simulation will require significant time. Would you like to end the simulation now?] Seeing this, Su Mo chooses to end it immediately. Since he's already dead, there’s no value in watching how that simulated world unfolds. "End!" Upon Su Mo clicking "end," the simulation freezes on a flower-decked bed. In the holographic projection, two bodies lay on the bed while Nangong Liuli, bare, kneels beside them, lamenting. Subsequently, the scene begins to shatter, akin to deleting a game save; the simulated world vanishes completely. The only traces of this world exist within Su Mo's memory... ... "No!" "Don't!" "Su Mo, I don't want you to die!" Nangong Liuli wakes up from her dream, crying against a tree. She opens her eyes. The moon shines faintly amidst sparse stars, with light blue dawn breaking on the horizon. Confusion etches across her tear-stricken eyes. Where is this? Wasn't she on Peach Mountain? And hadn't she just killed Su Mo and Meng Hongshang? Upon realizing this, Nangong Liuli swiftly checks her arms' sleeve for the treasured cinnabar mark. And, sure enough, there it rests securely on her arm—a glaring red dot. This! Nangong Liuli's eyes show disbelief. Could it be she merely dreamt this all? Closing her eyes, Nangong Liuli meticulously senses the surrounding aura. She ultimately confirms. She has been reborn into the past. Presently, she's recently arrived in Song from the Immortal Realm. That day, she even dined at Su Mo's tavern. Realizing this, Nangong Liuli is overcome with joy. If this is true, does it mean Su Mo and Meng Hongshang are both alive? Without hesitation, Nangong Liuli makes a decision. To complete her sect's mission but refrain from immediately reporting back to Emei. She must find Su Mo first! With this resolve, Nangong Liuli summons her flying sword, stepping onto it to begin her search. Due to her previous life's experiences, she finds Ming He and his group in less than an incense stick’s time. Observing the camping people outdoors, Liuli's gaze turns icy as her flying sword swiftly claims their lives without pain. Afterwards, Nangong Liuli, steering her sword, arrives beside their bodies, retrieving jade tokens. This life differs from the last. From the monk's corpse, she finds not only an agate jade token but also an additional four white jade tokens. She discerns these white jade tokens emanate a potent, evil-repelling energy. "Why?" For a moment, Liuli is puzzled by the discrepancy. Why did these tokens not exist in her previous life? Studying the engravings, Liuli becomes momentarily dazed. Having seen Su Mo inscribe talismans before, she's familiar with his handwriting. The inscriptions on these tokens— Undoubtedly, they were carved by Su Mo! Upon this revelation. Liuli inspects the other tokens along with those agate jade tokens. Their inscriptions are identical, all crafted by the same hand! Yet, Liuli distinctly recalls the agate jade tokens' engravings were entirely different in her past life! For a moment. Liuli is bewildered. What on earth has changed in this world?! Why is everything seemingly the same yet different in certain details?! Unable to deduce the reason, Nangong Liuli directs her flying sword. She intends to return to Linjiang City. To verify whether it remains as she recollects! Moreover. Will Su Mo still be enamored with her at first sight in this new life? Liuli hesitates to think further. Her heart brims with worry. (End of Chapter)