Chapter 148: How Could There Be Someone Like You in This World? - Ah? The Wives I Abandoned Turned Out to Be Real

Chapter 148: How Could There Be Someone Like You in This World? [You selected ten young ladies and took them to the largest room in this brothel…] … Watching himself on the screen, Su Mo felt like a novice. He never expected that it could be played this way. He couldn't help but begin frame-by-frame learning, planning to try it with Xu Miaoyin that night… … [Unbeknownst to you, you've been docked decades of life.] [When you had just one year of life left, the madam, afraid you would die there, had you thrown out.] [It was already dawn. Now, looking gaunt with swollen legs, and being tossed out by the staff, you appeared incredibly desolate.] [Passersby recognized you due to your previous reputation in Qinglin County, and none were willing to help you.] [You were like a stray dog, struck by a carriage and barely clinging to life. Instead of garnering pity, some even took the opportunity to kick you as they passed.] "Who are you, and why are you lying here?" [In your moment of despair, a vague silhouette blocked the sun; someone was closely examining you.] [As your vision cleared, you saw who it was.] [A young girl, around sixteen or seventeen, with a face like a bright moon, her natural beauty unadorned. Her complexion was as if the morning glow was reflecting off snow.] … Surprised by the sight of the beautiful girl on screen, Su Mo pondered. Could this be the fated love interest for this life, Jiang Xuan? … [You are crazed!!!] [She is the most beautiful woman you have ever seen!!!!] [Under the surprise, fear, disgust, and disdain in her eyes, somehow summoning strength, you clung to her small leg.] [The moment you grabbed hold, a fresh, nature-like fragrance wafted into your nostrils.] [The girl wore a pair of green embroidered orchid shoes. You continuously gnawed on the orchids embroidered on the shoes, soaking them with your saliva, trying to inhale the deeper scent.] [Jiang Xuan was terrified.] [Since childhood, her father had sent her to the Deity World’s Mount Shu to study. Now proficient in her skills, she returned to visit her father.] [She learned her father had opened a brothel to absorb mortal life to avoid a heavenly tribulation.] [Jiang Xuan disapproved of her father's actions and intended to close the establishment.] [Unexpectedly, she encountered someone as lecherous as you upon her arrival!] [Gently applying force, her delicate foot exhibited great power, and you were launched backward like a kite with a broken string.] [Hitting the ground, you lay motionless, resembling the dead.] [Jiang Xuan panicked, fearing she had kicked you to death.] [Unbeknownst to her, you were reminiscing about the fresh, enchanting scent of Jiang Xuan's feet in your mind.] [Bliss, utter bliss.] [Being kicked to death by such feet would be a great joy…] [As you basked in the lovely, refreshing scent, Jiang Xuan hurriedly approached, beginning to examine your body.] [The inspection alarmed her.] [Your legs were fractured, and your body gravely depleted, seemingly on the brink of dying.] [With no alternative, Jiang Xuan took a Yellow Court Pill, given by her masters upon leaving the sect, and placed it in your mouth.] [This pill was originally intended for her father, but now it benefited you.] [The Yellow Court Pill melted instantly, transforming into streams of energy that healed your limbs and body.] [Your fractures mended quickly, and although your lifespan did not recover, everything else did.] [With your complexion restored, you appeared handsome and elegant, leaving Jiang Xuan baffled.] [She had no idea a lecher like you could look so dashing.] [Your gaze swept over Jiang Xuan like admiring a rare, precious gem.] [Seeing your look, Jiang Xuan hurriedly departed, abandoning even the thought of shutting down the brothel.] [You felt a sense of loss, lamenting when you might see such a graceful girl again.] [Just then, Hua Zixu arrived after learning the news.] [Seeing your intact legs, he sighed in relief but still scolded you harshly.] "You rascal, how dare you sneak out at night again!” “Dying outside, and no one would know!” “Get back with me now!” [Hearing Hua Zixu, you could only nod in agreement.] “Yes, Father!” [Seeing your rare compliance, Hua Zixu was curious, uncertain of what you had done.] [But noting you were unharmed, he didn’t dwell on it, dragging you home by your ear.] [On your way back, women out shopping quickly avoided you, afraid of attracting your gaze.] [To you, except for the girl you just saw, other women were mere average powder.] [Though, if given the chance, you wouldn’t mind taking advantage.] [Your father wasn’t aware of your thoughts.] [Once you returned home, he ensured the household maids and women hid until you were locked up, only then letting them out.] [Lying in bed, your mind was filled with the image of the young girl, and unknowingly, you drifted to sleep thinking of her.] "Clatter." [A sound of clanging chains approached.] [You slept until night and awoke feeling parched, intending to get water, only to see two blue-faced, fanged ghosts standing by your bed.] [Each ghost held chains and shackles, glaring at you menacingly.] "Gah hah hah…” [Terrified, you couldn’t speak or call out.] [The two ghosts, however, began chanting in unison.] "Su Mo of Qinglin County, your life is over; come to the underworld with us now!" "Yes, Su Mo, your life has ended!" "To the underworld, to the underworld!" [Gaining composure, you felt no initial fear.] “In legends, aren’t the soul collectors supposed to be Black and White Impermanence?” “Why are you two here?” [The ghosts exchanged a glance, surprised by your question.] [One ghost shook its chain.] “Lords Black and White have too esteemed a status to lower themselves for a lecher like you!” “Come with us!” [Upon saying that, the ghost looped a chain around your neck.] [As you attempted to struggle, another ghost shackled your hands and head.] [Bound, your body felt out of your control, dazedly following the two ghosts outside.] [With each step, your surroundings transformed.] [Soon, you arrived at a palace, before which sat an elder covered in branches, glaring furiously at you from a throne.] [The ghosts kicked you to your knees before the elder.] “Are you Su Mo!” [Startled, you wondered if this was the underworld.] … Surprised by the elder in the vision, Su Mo speculated. The Tree Elder? Considering his earlier offense to the girl, Su Mo felt sure. That beautiful girl must be Tree Elder’s daughter, Jiang Xuan. This realization thrilled Su Mo. Finally, you've gotten yourself into quite a predicament this time. To avenge his daughter, Tree Elder would undoubtedly seek retribution! … [Confronted by the Tree Elder, who didn’t fit the traditional King of Hell image, you were puzzled.] [Unsure of who this character was.] [Tree Elder stepped closer, a face as stern and wooden as a carving, eyeing you.] “Su Mo! Do you know your crime!” [His shout left you bewildered.] “What crime have I committed?” “Still spouting nonsense!” [Tree Elder summoned the young girl you had seen earlier from the inner chamber.] [Upon seeing her, your eyes reddened.] [You keenly noticed the girl had changed into pink peach blossom embroidered shoes.] [Eagerly, you wished to get closer.] [Seeing your gaze, a ghost swiftly kicked you to the floor.] “Don’t look at my lady that way!” [The ghost’s words went ignored.] [On the ground, like a shrimp tossed into a boiling pot, you inched closer to the young lady.] Chapter 148: How Could There Be Someone Like You in This World! [The girl stepped back in fear.] [Seeing this, the Tree Elder approached you.] "As long as you apologize to my daughter, I will let you go." "Otherwise, hmph!" [Now, what do you choose?] [Option 1: Defiantly insist on kissing the young lady by force!] [Option 2: Fall to your knees, beg for forgiveness, and cry your heart out, pleading for mercy!] [Option 3: Earnestly ask for the hand of the girl in marriage, swearing to treat her well for life!] ... Faced with these tantalizing choices, Su Mo suddenly felt a sense of relief. Finally, it’s coming to an end. This simulation would no longer be complicated by fate-altering struggles. As for whether to choose the first or the third option, there was room for debate. Choosing the first option to defy all could mean the Tree Elder might not get angry enough to kill his simulated self. Choosing the third option. It would definitely infuriate the Tree Elder completely. Because no one could tolerate such provocation. With this in mind, Su Mo unhesitatingly chose the third option. [You kowtowed repeatedly to the Tree Elder in front of you.] "Please, I beg you to give your daughter’s hand in marriage to me!" "I'll do anything, even if it means being a servant or a horse!" [Hearing your words, everyone present was stunned; no one expected you to say such a thing.] [This fellow, not afraid of death?] [All waited to see how the Tree Elder would deal with you.] [Jiang Xuan was in turmoil, not expecting you to be so bold, thinking you were definitely doomed.] [But unexpectedly, after hearing your words, the Tree Elder seemed rather appreciative.] "This kid is lusting with no fear for his life." "Quite like myself in my youth." "Xuan’er, come with me." ... Seeing the scene unfold, Su Mo was momentarily dumbfounded. Good grief. I am truly amazed! What does this mean? It just ends like that? Kill me, quickly! Su Mo raged internally; he didn’t want to be reincarnated as some lustful ghost! … [The Tree Elder left with Jiang Xuan; the other small ghosts were also confused.] [They gathered around to criticize you.] "You there, couldn’t just apologize? Look what you’ve gotten yourself into." "Yeah, now do you still expect to get out intact? I doubt it!" "The guy’s gutsy enough to say such things." "I can already imagine the tortures." "Yeah, even we would struggle with those, let alone a mortal like you.” "First, gouge out the eyes, then rip out the tongue, before tossing you into a cauldron to fry repeatedly." "Looks like we’ll have a feast now!" [Hearing the ghosts’ lively discussions around you, you couldn’t help but feel a surge of fear.] [Yes, what was I thinking just now?] [No matter what, your life is always the priority!] [Saying such a thing in that situation, you almost didn’t recognize yourself.] [Reflecting on it, you concluded that the girl’s exceptional beauty had caused you to lose control.] [You lay on the ground, waiting for a long time, the heavy shackles weighing your neck down.] [After an indeterminate wait, the ghosts seemed to receive some command and removed your shackles and chains.] [Then they all retreated.] [You suddenly felt light, sprawling relaxed on the cold palace ground.] [Just wishing you could sleep right now.] [At that moment, you suddenly smelled a familiar fresh fragrance, waking up instantly like a frog searching in the night for prey.] [Eventually, you spotted her sitting in a corner on the right side of the grand hall.] [The girl, whose beauty was refreshingly otherworldly.] [You dashed towards her madly like a panting lapdog.] [Seeing you approach, the girl looked flustered but steadied herself.] [A clear voice sounded.] “Stop right there!” [You halted instantly, fearing she might call her father to kill you.] [Now, the grand hall was deserted save for the two of you.] [The atmosphere sank into silence.] [Unbeknownst to you, whatever the Tree Elder said to her, her gaze was conflicted, but determined, she bit her lip and removed her pink embroidered shoes, revealing her beautiful little feet clad in fine silk socks.] [She tossed the shoes aside.] “Fetch them for me!” “Eh?” [The command puzzled you at first, but joy quickly overwhelmed you.] “Yes!” [You ran over, picked up the shoes with hands, and half-kneeling, approached the girl.] [The closer you got, the mixed scents of her fresh aroma and the shoes’ warm dampness assaulted your senses.] [Momentarily lost, you still moved before the girl.] [She continued her orders.] “Put them back on for me!” [Seeing her silk-clothed, exquisitely arched foot, you couldn’t restrain yourself!] [Ignoring her commands.] [Grabbing broadly, your hand seized its prize!] (End of Chapter)