**Chapter 149: Master Tongzi, A Talent Stripped of Flaws** - Ah? The Wives I Abandoned Turned Out to Be Real

**Chapter 149: Master Tongzi, A Talent Stripped of Flaws** Su Mo felt his vision go dark as he watched his own actions on the screen. "That's it, it's all over." It turned out that the old tree was quite the rogue, teaching his daughter a method akin to training a dog. How come he hadn't noticed when she was cooking for him during the previous simulation? And in this current simulation, he played the role of a reconstructed lecher. If he defied fate, everything would be ruined. ... "You become obsessed with her exquisite feet, and Jiang Xuan's arches bend under your touch, her pearl-like toes curling and turning a rosy shade against her pale skin." "But she suddenly feels this is inappropriate, as it was not how her father taught her, and she kicks you away." "Get out!" "Before you can react, everything goes dark and you fall into a deep sleep." "When you open your eyes again, you find yourself back home, everything that just happened seemed like a dream." "But when you extend your fingers and catch the lingering fragrance, you realize it wasn't a dream." "Feeling elated, you can't stop thinking about that young lady and her petite foot as if it were a cherished pet." "Under the weight of longing, you become restless, losing your stable state of mind entirely in the following days." "You daydream about those two little gremlins dragging you back to that grand hall." "What you don't realize is that your remaining lifespan is sparse, barely a year left before death." ... "Husband, ahead is Lin'an City. Where should we look for Ye Liuying?" Su Mo was closely monitoring the simulation and was interrupted by Xu Miaoyin’s call. "We've arrived??" "Just head to the largest brothel." "Ye Liuying usually stays there." "Alright." Xu Miaoyin whipped the reins, urging the horse towards the city. Onlookers couldn't help but gaze at the striking couple, Xu Miaoyin and Su Mo. Xu Miaoyin’s silver hair, shimmering with vibrant hues, drew particular attention. Riding on horseback with her silver waves cascading, she looked like a fairy descended to the mortal world. No one could suppress their envy of Su Mo, who was tenderly holding the waist of the celestial-looking woman from behind. Not long after, Su Mo and Xu Miaoyin arrived at the brothel where Ye Liuying was known to be. Instead of barging in, they used a high-level code previously given to Su Mo by Fei Lingshuang. They were soon led to an elegantly decorated room. Observing the surroundings, Xu Miaoyin’s eyes filled with admiration. "This Blood Garment Tower is truly as wealthy as a nation; even a simple reception room is adorned so lavishly." Su Mo pulled her into his embrace. "Don't worry, we'll refurbish our future home like this so our child can be born into good living conditions." Xu Miaoyin's face lit up with joy, her heart brimming with sweetness. “I was just speaking casually. No matter where we live, I will have no complaints.” Su Mo laughed heartily. "That won't do. How can I let my dear Miaoyin suffer?" As they shared the tender moment, Ye Liuying entered and, seeing Xu Miaoyin’s silver hair, couldn’t hide a flicker of surprise. She had previously investigated Xu Miaoyin and discovered she was the leader of the Snow Maiden Sect. A silver mane suggested her cultivation of the Snow Maiden technique had reached a high level. Su Mo, without delay, brought up his concerns. "I received a carrier pigeon message from Su Jin, saying there was internal discord at Blood Garment Tower. I'm wondering what the situation is now." Ye Liuying appeared shocked. "The tower master is a martial arts prodigy. Did she not manage to eliminate those turncoats?" Su Mo, hearing this, pressed for more details. "You know the real story?" Ye Liuying nodded. "Yes, I do. The tower master recuperated here previously. Then, I heard the Left Protector, Leng Wuhen, led four sub-halls and thirty-six marshels to revolt and besiege the Blood Garment Tower’s headquarters. They got hold of the formula for the Blood Soul Pill, hence their reluctance to serve the tower indefinitely." "But the tower master's martial prowess is unparalleled, far beyond a saint's innate realm. No matter how many they are, they’re no match for her." "So what happened? How did things escalate to the point of Su Jin asking for your help?" Su Mo shook his head. "That I don't know. But Su Jin's message couldn’t be false." "In that case, we need to head to the Blood Garment Tower’s headquarters to see what's truly happening." Hearing Su Mo’s intention to go to Blood Garment Tower’s main quarters, a hint of conflict flashed through Ye Liuying’s eyes. "Su Gongzi, the sanctum is not accessible to outsiders." Su Mo immediately responded. "But your tower master is already mine. Does that not make me part of Blood Garment Tower?" Ye Liuying hesitated slightly, but found herself swayed by his words. “You have a point there, Su Gongzi. We should go without delay…” With that, Ye Liuying gathered a few of her most trusted female attendants, and together with Su Mo, set off towards Blood Garment Tower’s headquarters. The headquarters was about eight hundred miles from Lin’an Prefecture. Given it was already dusk, it would at least be dawn before they arrived. Along the route, Su Mo and Xu Miaoyin shared a horse, while Ye Liuying rode another, and her six trusted attendants each had one. Luckily, their Frost Soul jades were not ordinary; capable of covering a thousand miles a day, they could run continuously for three days and nights without exhaustion. Due to his past simulation, Su Mo knew Ye Liuying was very much trusted by Fei Lingshuang. Despite the Blood Soul Pill formula being leaked, she wasn’t involved in the rebellion, proving her loyalty. Or perhaps it's her unwavering trust in Fei Lingshuang's martial abilities. The journey was silent. Su Mo focused on the holographic simulation as the visualization proceeded. His simulated self was now barely clinging to life, his lifespan nearly exhausted... "You feel your life force slipping away, your body no longer obeying your own commands." "You see the old tree and Jiang Xuan standing by your bedside, locked in a furious argument, but you’re too weak to discern their quarrel." "A regret swells within you, for you never consummated your affection with her." "You helplessly close your eyes." "Barring any miracles, this life hasn’t granted that opportunity." ... "The simulation continues." "After a fierce argument with her father, Jiang Xuan took the millennium lightning-struck peachwood sword he once gifted her and fled the Song dynasty." "She barely began to warm up to you, only to find out your life was sapped so severely that just a single year remained." "Now, only able to return to the Shu Mountain, she wished not to face her father again." "Shortly thereafter, the old tree's secret of siphoning mortal lifespans to overcome tribulation was exposed." "Not only was he obliterated, but she was also expelled from Shu Mountain, left to fend for herself." "Eventually, Jiang Xuan fell prey to demonic thoughts, leading to her despair-driven departure from the world..." ... "You have died." "You lived a total of seventeen years. Do you wish to review your life?" Watching the scene unfold, Su Mo felt uneasy. He dreaded that the lecherous reincarnation talent might burden him in reality... "No!" "Rewards are being calculated..." Hm? Su Mo's eyes darkened. What must come, will come eventually? Would he really become a lecher who couldn't resist the sight of a woman? Thinking of this, Su Mo covertly glanced at Ye Liuying and her loyal attendants, all horseback. These confidantes, originally bought in their youth, were strikingly beautiful—trained in seductive arts to serve illustrious patrons. If he turned lecherous in a moment, would he lose control? The thought sent a shiver down his spine. No. He must restrain himself! Even as a lecher, he must maintain self-control! Otherwise, if he couldn’t tear himself away from various women's beds, what kind of future awaited him? ... While awash in panicked thoughts, a reward notification appeared. "Congratulations, you've obtained the 'Lecher Reincarnation' talent!" "Detected that the lecherous reincarnation talent contains numerous flaws. Commencing flaw reduction." "Congratulations, you've acquired the improved version of the 'Lecher Reincarnation' talent!" Improved version? Su Mo was taken aback. He didn’t feel any change within his body. So he proceeded to review the improved talent description. **[Lecherous Reincarnation (White): As a lecherous reincarnation, you possess a strong desire to claim all the world's most beautiful women, and your words easily gain the trust of the opposite sex.]** ... Hmm? Su Mo was surprised by the nature of this improvement. He wondered what criteria defined "absolute beauty." With this in mind, he couldn't resist glancing at Xu Miaoyin. Her naturally exquisite side profile captivated his heart. Suddenly, a fierce wave of possessiveness surged through Su Mo's mind. Miaoyin could only ever be his; no one else could lay a finger on her! If anyone dared to covet her, he swore he'd crush them to dust! As he withdrew his gaze from Xu Miaoyin’s face, the overpowering desire slowly subsided within him. It seemed as if his gaze acted like a switch. This possessive feeling was something Su Mo already had, but now it was more intense, further fueling his passion. Su Mo didn't find this troubling. Plus, it seemed the talent excised his previous "sage mode." Before, lack of interest meant physical contact was manageable. Now, that wasn't the case. Once physical contact occurred, he’d find himself unable to control his reactions, no matter how much he resisted. Xu Miaoyin sensed the change as well. This brought a blush to her cheeks. In a soft voice, she said: "Husband, there are others around..." Realizing the misunderstanding, Su Mo leaned on her shoulder, his eyes wandering along her lush curves. "Miaoyin, it's just this horse ride is jarring, and you're too beautiful." "So, bear with it..." Hearing this, Xu Miaoyin felt reassured, understanding seemed to dawn on her. Su Mo’s compliment on her beauty filled her heart with sweetness. “Mm-hmm…” Having placated Xu Miaoyin, Su Mo then turned his attention to Ye Liuying’s attendants. Though each girl was charming, they fell short of the absolute beauty mark by a notch. Hence, Su Mo felt simple admiration instead of possessiveness. Of course, if they were to become his, his sense of possession would still be strong. Next, Su Mo examined Ye Liuying herself. Ye Liuying was undoubtedly beautiful, but she didn’t quite match the allure of Fei Lingshuang or Xu Miaoyin. She was in the same tier as Su Jin and others, just one step shy of ultimate beauty. In his dealings with women, Su Mo had established an internal grading scale. The first tier, undoubtedly, was Chang'e, scoring a perfect 10. The second tier included the likes of Bai Suzhen, Jade Lotus, Daji, Nangong Liuli, and Meng Hongsang, all immortal beauties enhanced by mystical aura (9.9). The third tier encompassed Xu Miaoyin, Fei Lingshuang, Huang Qingwan, Xiao Huang, Xiao Qing, and Jiang Xuan (9.8, marking the category of absolute beauty). The fourth tier included Su Jin, Kong Bing, Guo Lin, and Ye Liuying (9.0). And as for Chun Zhu, she was seen as a petite beauty in the eyes of the common people, not really worth scoring. Should she consume his golden elixir frequently, her beauty could rise to a 9.0. For the sake of harmony, such musings remained Su Mo’s private indulgence. Bringing them to light would spoil the intrigue. In any event, harmony reigns supreme! (End of Chapter)