Chapter 146: Su Jin Seeks Help, Chaos within the Blood Garment House - Ah? The Wives I Abandoned Turned Out to Be Real

Chapter 146: Su Jin Seeks Help, Chaos within the Blood Garment House Su Mo was startled, a shiver running through him instinctively, urging him to flee. But before he could move, Nangong Liuli appeared right in front of him. This sudden closeness left Su Mo with a dry mouth, unsure of what she intended to do. "You..." Before Su Mo could utter a word, Nangong Liuli stepped forward and tugged open the collar of his shirt. Her gaze moved slightly when she saw the mole on his neck, confirming her suspicions completely. Although Su Mo was clueless about why she approached him, he cautiously spoke, "Miss, I recognize you. You visited recently and ate my food." He pointed to his collar and continued, "Why this?" Seeing only amazement and confusion in Su Mo's eyes, with not a hint of admiration, Nangong Liuli felt a pang in her chest. The mission from her sect required her to kill the person who carved the jade token. Liuli felt a strong resistance against this. She couldn't possibly kill Su Mo. Without realizing it, a look of inner conflict took over Liuli's face, evidently unsure of her next step. Was she supposed to betray her sect? Su Mo, observing Liuli's silence and recalling how she devoured all the food he prepared last time, assumed she was simply craving more. Her aloof demeanor probably made her too embarrassed to ask for more, leading to her evident distress. With this internal assumption, Su Mo asked, "Miss, are you hungry? Although we're not open yet, I'm preparing breakfast now. You can join us if you don’t mind." Liuli hesitated for a moment before slowly nodding, "Alright." Seeing her response, Su Mo realized he guessed correctly. He proceeded to open the tavern door, inviting her in. "Miss, come and sit inside. Breakfast will be ready soon." He led Nangong Liuli into the tavern, seating her by the window before lighting a lamp for her. The sky was not fully lit, and under the lamp's glow, she looked even more stunning. "Miss, I’ll start cooking. It won't take long." Liuli remained silent, quietly watching Su Mo busy himself, all while pondering how to help him escape Emei's pursuit. Xu Miaoyin was practicing in her room. Su Mo didn't disturb her and busied himself alone in the kitchen. Over time, he had become adept at using his remarkable strength, mastering control over it. He no longer damaged chopping boards while cutting, and his cooking skills were so swift they were a blur. A sizzling sound filled the kitchen as Su Mo added meat slices to the hot oil, sautéing them until slightly golden before adding scallions and garlic. The aroma filled the space as he added vegetables, creating a tantalizing fragrance. Feeling generous for Liuli’s presence, he cooked eight dishes, prepared fifty-two corn buns. His enhanced physique demanded more energy, increasing his appetite. Xu Miaoyin and he would finish fifty buns between them, leaving two for Liuli. At some point, Nangong Liuli entered the kitchen, watching Su Mo's all-too-familiar face. Her heart felt restless, coupled with a sense of dissatisfaction. From past experience, she expected Su Mo to be madly infatuated with her, willing to do anything for her. He should have been ardently pursuing her, allowing her to string him along before eventually getting together—a perfect ending. Yet, to her dismay, this life's Su Mo barely liked her and had numerous other beautiful confidants indistinguishable in beauty. Every thought of this filled Liuli with bitter grievance. Unaware of Liuli’s complex emotions, Su Mo placed the buns on the dining table and prepared a shredded squid soup. After that, he went to fetch Xu Miaoyin. Liuli watched Su Mo’s flawless face. “Miss, please wait a moment. I’ll call my wife.” "Alright," she replied. Inside the room, Xu Miaoyin was practicing the Yi Jin Jing, having already mastered the highest level of Snow Lyric Arts. Her potential and comprehension seemed enhanced after consuming Su Mo's elixer. Sensing Su Mo enter, she slowly finished her practice and opened her eyes. She knew where Su Mo spent the night but wasn't bothered as long as he stayed with her. Rising to greet him, Xu Miaoyin wrapped her arms affectionately around Su Mo's shoulders. “Su Lang, the elixir's effect seemed to diminish in the latter half of the night. It seems it needs regular consumption.” “We're about to eat. Wait a moment.” "I’ll be quick." Back in the kitchen, witnessing the scene made Liuli blush. Couldn’t they wait a bit longer? Not long after, Su Mo and Xu Miaoyin emerged from the room, showing no change in demeanor. Upon entering the kitchen, Xu Miaoyin immediately noticed Liuli’s flawless face and felt a surge of insecurity. “Su Lang, who is she?” Su Mo introduced her, “This lady warrior enjoyed my food so much she returned for more.” “Oh,” replied Xu Miaoyin, feeling even more uneasy. Who comes before dawn just for food? This woman seemed to have ulterior motives. The more women Su Lang had, the less love for her. Despite her outward calmness, Xu Miaoyin was concerned. Inviting Liuli to join them, she strategically positioned herself between Su Mo and Liuli. Not well-versed in social cues, Liuli didn’t notice Xu Miaoyin’s subtle hostility and quietly ate the buns and dishes. She had to admit, Su Mo's culinary skills were remarkable, evoking a sense of bliss. A type of happiness Liuli had never experienced encased her heart, captivating her with this taste—a happiness unattainable by other means. Su Mo and Xu Miaoyin had impressive appetites, finishing the fifty buns effortlessly, leaving Liuli in silent admiration. After the meal, with no reason to stay, Liuli departed. She resolved to protect Su Mo from above during the sect’s deadline, content to enjoy his cooking daily. Seeing Liuli leave, Xu Miaoyin was visibly relieved. If she decided to stay away, then Su Lang wouldn't be easily swayed. Su Mo returned to deal with the accounts while Xu Miaoyin practiced swordsmanship in the courtyard. At that moment, a distant black dot appeared in the sky, growing larger as it approached—a pigeon like no ordinary one with its crimson feathers, as if freshly blood-stained. Xu Miaoyin adeptly caught the pigeon. Examining closely, she found a finely crafted bamboo tube attached to its leg, origin unknown. Removing the tube, she released the pigeon. Xu Miaoyin brought the bamboo tube to Su Mo, who was busy with the accounts in the main hall. "Su Lang, look at this," she said. "A homing pigeon flew into the backyard." "Hmm?" Su Mo's curiosity was piqued. "How did you intercept it?" "It wasn't intercepted," Xu Miaoyin replied, shaking her head. "It seemed to fly directly here." "Hmm? What color was the pigeon?" "I found it strange too. The pigeon was crimson," Xu Miaoyin continued. "I've never seen such an unusual pigeon before." Su Mo’s eyes widened slightly at the mention of its color. The crimson hue indicated it could only be a rare pigeon from the Blood Garment House. Why would one suddenly fly here? Could something have happened to Fei Lingxue? With this thought, Su Mo quickly opened the bamboo tube. Su Gongzi, Blood Garment House is in turmoil. Please go to Lin'an Prefecture to find Ye Liuying! - Su Jin Reading the note, Su Mo's expression tightened. How could the Blood Garment House be in crisis? In his past simulations, he had become the de facto leader of the Blood Garment House. Lingxue had once told him that anyone joining the Blood Garment House had to ingest a poisonous gu. This gu parasite would reside in the heart, and every year, members must take a Blood Essence Pill to suppress its activity; otherwise, the gu would cause a painful death. The only cure was with the Blood Garment House, thus preventing most from defecting. With this in mind, Su Mo put away the note and looked seriously at Xu Miaoyin. "Miaoyin, something’s happened to Lingxue." Having read the note, Xu Miaoyin understood that if its message was accurate, the situation was dire. "Su Lang, what are you planning to do?" "I'm going to find her," Su Mo declared. "The note said to seek Ye Liuying at the Lin'an Prefecture. Lingxue often mentioned her when she stayed here. I know where their branch is in Lin'an. We can find out what's happening once we locate Ye Liuying." "I'll go with you," Xu Miaoyin insisted. Su Mo nodded immediately. "Alright!" Now that Xu Miaoyin’s Snow Maiden Skills were fully perfected, she had become one of the top martial artists in the Song Dynasty, comparable even to the grandmasters. Her presence would be a significant advantage. Seeing Su Mo’s agreement, Xu Miaoyin quickly headed to the back courtyard. "I'll gather my things, and then we can leave together." "Okay." With Xu Miaoyin gone, Su Mo called for Yu Luonang. "Yu Niang, go protect Qingwan and Lin’er at the general's manor. Not sure when I'll be back. If demons weren't forbidden to interfere with humans, I’d have you come along too." Yu Luonang quickly took human form and knelt. "Master, leave me more of the elixir before you go…" Before long, Xu Miaoyin returned, having packed only the essentials for traveling the martial world, thus quickly ready to depart. Su Mo walked over to take her belongings, noticing her steps seemed slightly unsteady. But this only seemed logical if she were concerned over Lingxue’s distress. "Let’s go, Su Lang." "Right!" Su Mo secured the tavern's doors and brought out his steed, Shuang Po. He let Xu Miaoyin mount first to wait for him outside the city while he went to inform Huang Qingwan and Guo Lin. With a brief affirmation, Su Mo effortlessly leaped over the wall into the general’s courtyard, startling Peony, who was pouring out water. The general's wall was an imperial gift to General Guo, ten meters tall to protect against thieves and assert status. From outside, nothing but the sky could be seen. Peony, recognizing Su Mo, was taken aback. "Steward Su, did you jump in? That was high. Are you alright?" "I’m fine," Su Mo reassured, "I need to speak with Madame and then I’ll be going. Is she awake?" Peony blushed at the memory of Su Mo’s antics the night before, leaving her mistress and Chunzhu exhausted. "Madame is still resting." "Hmm," Su Mo nodded. "Then tell my wife I had to leave town on urgent business, and the tavern will be closed temporarily." With that, Su Mo leaped back over the wall, leaving Peony in awe of his martial prowess, realizing why he left her mistress as exhausted as Chunzhu described. Outside Linjiang City, Xu Miaoyin didn’t have to wait long before Su Mo returned. "Did you settle everything?" "Yes," Su Mo replied. "Let’s go!" He mounted behind her on the spacious Shuang Po saddle's dual seat, comfortably close. Xu Miaoyin guided as Su Mo engaged in another life simulation: "You died. View life experiences? Yes/No." "No." "Simulation ended. Calculating rewards..." Seeing the ongoing reward calculation, Su Mo was pleasantly surprised. This indicated he had successfully changed destiny in this simulation, eager to see the reward, even if it was the simplest white attribute. Unbeknownst to Su Mo and Xu Miaoyin, a flying sword silently shadowed their journey above. (End of Chapter)