Chapter 154: That is indeed how it should be - Ah? The Wives I Abandoned Turned Out to Be Real

Chapter 154 Nangong Liuli had long expected that her sect would send someone to find her, so she had already come up with an explanation. Heifeng Mountain was the perfect excuse. While the orders of the sect should not be defied, it still depended on the nature of the task. Previously, when she had killed someone for her sect, Nangong Liuli just thought that group had killed the son of an immortal, without realizing the Black Bear Spirit had committed such heinous deeds. Now knowing this, she would naturally not aid the wicked. After hearing Nangong Liuli's words, Yun Song and Yun Luo looked at her in disbelief. How could this be? How could it turn out like this? However, Yun Song stood there stunned for a longer time, while Yun Luo quickly regained her composure. It was clear. This task was dirty work. If they didn’t complete it, they might not be able to stay in the sect. Even though Emei had always prided itself as a respectable sect. But who could ensure absolute purity? With that thought, Yun Luo immediately spoke up. “Elder Sister, don't make a mistake.” “Even if the immortal's son did such things, it’s not for us to judge.” “The priority now is to complete the sect’s task.” “Otherwise, when Master sees you haven't returned for so long, he will certainly punish you!” As she spoke, the longsword behind Yun Luo suddenly transformed into a streak of white light, shooting towards the direction where Su Mo was! It appeared she intended to decapitate Su Mo from forty miles away. “No!” Yun Song and Nangong Liuli exclaimed simultaneously. Two streaks of sword light shot out instantly, blocking Yun Luo’s flying sword. “What are you doing?” Yun Luo was a bit irritated, wondering why Yun Song was acting this way too. “Senior Brother Yun Song, don't forget the task we came here for!” Yun Song’s eyes were full of hesitation. But he still intervened to stop her. “Master probably doesn’t know about the evil deeds committed by the immortal’s son, which is why he sent us here on this mission.” “Why don't we return and report everything that happened here to Master?” “Master surely wouldn't put us in a difficult position over a demon who has done so much evil.” Yun Luo, however, was furious. Stubborn Yun Song, stubborn Senior Sister! Could Master really be unaware of what’s happening here? Since they were sent here, the job must be done thoroughly. The events of this world wouldn’t reach the ears of those in the celestial realm! But those thoughts couldn’t be said out loud. If spoken, she might have to take the blame herself in the end. With this in mind, Yun Luo took a deep breath. “If Elder Sister believes this matter cannot be completed, then we should return to Emei to speak with Master.” “Let’s have Master make the judgment, whether this should be done.” Yun Song nodded at this point. “That is indeed how it should be.” “We were unaware of what happened here in the mortal realm, but now that we do, it should indeed be reported accurately.” Nangong Liuli hesitated a bit. She was well aware. The Master, perhaps even the sect leader of Emei, knew about this matter. Yet Yun Luo’s suggestion made sense. If she refused again, it would be too obvious. “Very well.” “If that's the case, let’s go.” “Let’s speak with Master and decide on the next step.” “That sounds good!” With that decision, the three of them mounted their celestial swords and departed. But just before leaving. Yun Luo released a six-winged centipede radiating golden light straight toward Linjiang City. The centipede was so small that Nangong Liuli and Yun Song did not notice... ... In the General’s residence. After breakfast, Su Mo started exercising with Chun Zhu and Huang Qingwan. Shao Yao watched in fear and dared not join in, only willing to snack on any leftover Elixir of Righteousness by the side. Meanwhile, Lady Yu Luo heard a strange buzzing noise. Upon inspecting with her divine sense, she found a six-winged red-gold centipede hovering above the General’s residence. It didn’t seem to have good intentions. Without disturbing Su Mo, Lady Yu Luo went outside and spat a thread of silk towards the six-winged centipede. The six-winged centipede was an unusual creature; it was formed sixty years ago when a thunderbolt struck a gold essence mine below Mount Emei. Its shell was etched with lightning patterns and had been imprinted with the evil-slaying verse of the "Nine Heaven’s Demon-Slaying Technique". It moved swiftly, capable of emitting thunder arcs to destroy demons and kill people. It was later gifted by Master Chongxu to Yun Luo for protection. However, despite its uniqueness, with only sixty years of cultivation, it was no match against Lady Yu Luo, who had a millennium of cultivation. In an instant, it was bound securely by the silk thread and dropped into the courtyard with a thud. Looking at the six-winged centipede, Lady Yu Luo was puzzled. The lightning patterns on its shell indicated it was a privately raised pet. Yet in such a world, such means weren’t common. Now with a clear target toward her good man. Could it be that Su Mo’s enemies had found him? After Su Mo concluded his affair, she would report this to him, so he could be prepared. By the time the sun hung high in the sky. After bathing and dressing, Su Mo leaped over the wall and left the General’s residence. As he recollected the morning’s activities on his way, Lady Yu Luo perched on his shoulder. “Sir, just a moment ago, I caught a centipede that doesn’t seem wild, but rather domesticated.” “When it was heading your way, I secured it.” With that, Lady Yu Luo took the securely bound six-winged centipede out of her storage bag. Su Mo was taken aback but then looked down. On the ground lay a red-gold centipede, tightly bound, rolling up and down, appearing like a little snake. “Yu Luo, are you saying this centipede was coming for me?” “Yes, sir, it was indeed targeting you.” “Had I not captured it in time, it might have drilled through the rooftop.” Startled by her words, Su Mo recalled the worries he’d been harboring. That’s when he had provided the jade token for killing the Black Bear Spirit. Eventually, that could lead back to him. Could it be that this red-gold centipede was a threat sent by Emei? It's puzzling why it wasn’t a flying sword aimed at his head. Yet, that didn’t matter now. His current situation was no longer safe. He needed to ponder how to escape this predicament. Previously, Monk Fuhai had mentioned. The Black Bear Spirit was the son of the Great Guardian of Mount Luojia, where Avalokitesvara practiced. The same Black Bear Spirit who had stolen the cassock in the "Journey to the West." While it wasn’t much in "Journey to the West." He simply didn’t possess Sun Wukong's impressive skills. Even a small-time demon would dare to claim to be a demon lord back on Earth, let alone this Black Bear Spirit. The reason for involving Emei in sorting Su Mo out might be due to identity constraints preventing acting directly. Thinking along those lines, Su Mo felt a chill run through his heart. Damn it. Whoever it is, offending a deity won't end well. Reflecting back on the simulation with Concubine Lingxue. Because the Great Guardian couldn’t intervene personally, he tossed a dual cultivation manual that eventually led to the virtual Su Mo's demise. Now it seemed because the Black Bear Spirit was slain by those disciples, Emei was summoned to handle those involved. If he remained alive for too long. Who knew what measures this guy might resort to? With these thoughts, Su Mo consulted Lady Yu Luo. “Yu Luo, tell me, where is the place you mentioned before that can obscure one’s fate?” At her husband’s inquiry, Lady Yu Luo quickly linked to the backer of the Black Bear Spirit. Which was the Great Mountain Guardian. “Sir, could it be, you think this six-winged centipede was sent by the Great Guardian?” Su Mo shook his head. “I cannot confirm that right now.” “But since there’s a sudden threat now, preparations must be made.” “Would you like me to take you there now, sir?” Upon his wife’s question, Su Mo shook his head again. He still had many attachments and couldn’t bear to abandon everything. “The future remains uncertain.” “Let me first master the Muscle-Tendon Changing Classic.” “Sir, is there enough time?” Slowly shaking his head, Su Mo replied. “I’m not sure.” “Perhaps the next attack will be even stronger.” Su Mo's "Blazing Sun True Qi" could suppress all manner of demons and ghosts, but its effectiveness against mere martial artists was not so significant. He was now uncertain. Whether the Blazing Sun True Qi would work against cultivators or the Black Bear Spirit, who had already acquired a divine status. With that in mind. Su Mo sighed softly. His sense of justice seemed too lacking. If his sense of justice were stronger, everything might be different. Right, justice! At that moment. An idea struck Su Mo. He suddenly thought of Lady Yu Luo's "Seven Emotions and Six Desires Net." The Seven Emotions and Six Desires Net could amplify human emotions. In a certain sense, a sense of justice could also be considered one of the seven emotions and six desires. Perhaps he could have Lady Yu Luo bring the net over. Then magnify the sense of justice in his heart. That's what he should do! With this in mind, Su Mo spoke up. “Yu Luo, that artifact of yours, used to navigate heavenly tribulations, can it amplify human emotions?” “Yes, sir, but I wonder what you need it for.” “Can it amplify a person's sense of justice?” “It should be possible, though I’ve mostly used it to amplify cowardice or fear.” “In that case, set out now.” “Retrieve the Seven Emotions and Six Desires Net.” “What do you need an amplified sense of justice for?” “To be honest with you, Yu Luo, the stronger my sense of justice, the more powerful my abilities become.” “But unfortunately, your husband here naturally lacks a strong sense of justice.” “I need you to amplify it for me.” “Is that so, my lord? Then I will head to Great Zhou immediately!” This was the first time Lady Yu Luo had heard about the limitations of Su Mo's abilities. Enhancing his sense of justice could actually increase his powers. “I’ll leave right away.” With that said, Lady Yu Luo transformed into a wisp of clear energy and vanished, clearly off to Great Zhou to retrieve the artifact. Once Lady Yu Luo departed, Su Mo picked up the six-winged red-gold centipede, the size of a thumb. The centipede still struggled, continually emitting electric arcs. Seeing this, Su Mo activated his Blazing Sun True Qi, channeling a strand into the centipede’s body. In an instant, the six-winged centipede trembled as if it had ingested poison, twitching in Su Mo’s hand. In no time, the centipede stiffened completely, appearing like a golden artifact, clearly devoid of life. ... Meanwhile, Yun Luo's expression dramatically changed while traveling to Emei with Nangong Liuli and Yun Song. She had stored a wisp of her soul within that six-winged centipede. Formed from the purest metal qi of heaven and earth over eons, the centipede had gained consciousness after being struck by lightning. Its spiritual energy was exceptionally pure, without a trace of impurity. Her intention was to nurture it for a few centuries as a vessel for a second soul. Then, with an external avatar, she could possess a second life and exponentially increase her power when using metal-elemental spells in combat. But now. The six-winged centipede was destroyed, and her soul fragment extinguished, a total loss. Yun Luo was deeply vexed. It felt as if a wave of blood congestion was trapped in her chest, until she finally spat out blood with a groan. “Sister Yun Luo, what happened?” Seeing her distress, Yun Song quickly approached out of concern. Nangong Liuli also stopped, unsure of what had transpired. Seeing their worried gazes, Yun Luo couldn’t divulge the truth, explaining instead that an old injury from previous demon-hunting missions flared up during the prolonged flight, causing the bleeding. On hearing this, Yun Song handed her a pill to alleviate her condition. ... Back to Su Mo, he was once again basking in the sun in the inn’s backyard. Sitting restlessly in the rattan chair due to the matter of the Black Bear Spirit. Xu Miaoyin had noticed Su Mo's unease and approached to ask. “My dear Su, what’s the matter?” “You look somewhat unhappy.” Gazing at Xu Miaoyin's lovely face, Su Mo was uncertain how to explain. In the end, he found an excuse. “I want children, yet none of you seem to be expecting these days.” Hearing this, Xu Miaoyin blushed. “My dear Su, how come you suddenly mentioned this?” “It's probably because you keep producing those liquid Elixirs of Righteousness.” “The liquid elixir follows Daoist alchemical principles, no matter how much you give me, it won't lead to conception.” “Perhaps in the evenings, my lord could refrain from refining any?” “Alright.” “Then I’ll go make some dinner.” “I’d like some fried noodles.” “Coming right up.” After keeping Xu Miaoyin occupied, Su Mo went to the kitchen, pondering his next move. While tending the fire, the centipede placed in his inner pocket suddenly twitched. Startled, Su Mo quickly took out the red-gold centipede. Its body writhed against the web of silk, as if it were a living gold bar. To his surprise, the golden centipede seemed to have lost all intelligence, reacting purely out of instinct. Moreover, Su Mo noticed a subtle connection between himself and the centipede. Almost as if it were an extension of his own body. Could it be related to the strand of Blazing Sun True Qi he had infused earlier? Considering this, Su Mo attempted to channel more Blazing Sun True Qi into it. Before long, the red-gold centipede began to glow red, resembling the gilded hue of gold heated by flame. Fascinated, Su Mo continued to amplify the infusion. As half of his Blazing Sun True Qi flowed in, the centipede turned into an interwoven pattern of gold and red. It looked as if its entire body was tattooed. To Su Mo's delight, the bond between him and the centipede deepened. If he willed it. He could completely control the flight of the six-winged centipede. It was like his mind was a remote control, and the six-winged centipede, a drone! (End of Chapter)