# Chapter 156: Female Thief? Female Constable? Capture of Kong Bing. - Ah? The Wives I Abandoned Turned Out to Be Real

# Chapter 156: Female Thief? Female Constable? Capture of Kong Bing. "That's more like it." Bai Suzhen murmured with a sweet smile, as she continued to lean contentedly in Su Mo’s embrace. Watching her elder sister easily captivate Su Mo, Xiao Qing felt a pang of envy. Despite her own three-day endeavor of seduction, wearing nothing but her undergarments, Su Mo remained unassailable. Clearly, she still has much to learn from her sister. As Xu Miaoyin finished wiping her sweat with a towel dampened in well water, a loud knocking came from the front gates. Curiosity piqued, she walked towards the door and peered through the viewing slot, spotting a middle-aged man in his forties or fifties standing next to a young woman in her twenties. Both were donned in uniforms she recognized; from her travels, she knew them to belong to the Shenbu Men, the Divine Constabulary. Pondering briefly, Xu Miaoyin decided to open the door. Lǚ Dingtian and Kong Bing, startled by Xu Miaoyin's ethereal beauty, couldn't help but note the enigma of her silver hair, sparking their intrigue. Recently, the Blood-Clad House had committed numerous egregious crimes that left countless honorable families in ruins. A secret intelligence report mentioned a close connection between the leader of the Blood-Clad House and a restaurant owner in Linjiang City. Out of hope, they rode to Linjiang City and, after extensive inquiries, learned the restaurant had closed days ago and its owner resided across the street, engaged in unknown affairs daily. Upon encountering Xu Miaoyin, Lǚ Dingtian and Kong Bing were unsure of their next move. Noticing their hesitation, Xu Miaoyin inquired, "What brings the two of you here?" Kong Bing spoke first. "Sister, we're here to see the owner of the Linjiang Chun Tavern. Could you introduce us?" Xu Miaoyin, protective of her husband amidst potentially grave troubles, refused them entry. "My husband is resting. I must ask you to leave." Hearing this woman was indeed the tavern owner's spouse heightened Lǚ Dingtian and Kong Bing's curiosity. What kind of remarkable person could marry such an angelic being? Lǚ Dingtian then revealed their intentions. "We mean no harm. We're here to track someone down. Recently, the Blood-Clad House has perpetrated numerous crimes. We need information about its leader. Could you inform your husband for us?" Realizing their intent to investigate Fei Lingxue, Xu Miaoyin quickly surmised the news they must have heard linking Su Mo to Lingxue was mere speculation. With internal strife dismantling the Blood-Clad House, the renegades' actions were clearly independent of Lingxue. Choosing to seize this chance to direct their efforts fruitfully, Xu Miaoyin offered valuable insight before shutting the door. Once shut out, Kong Bing impulsively reached for the door, only to be stopped by Lǚ Dingtian. "Binger, don't act recklessly," he counseled. "Yes, foster father," she agreed. Reflecting on Xu’s revelations, Lǚ Dingtian felt his suspicions confirmed: "Indeed, the Blood-Clad House is fragmented." Curious about his statement, Kong Bing queried further. Lǚ Dingtian elaborated, describing how the House's recent modus operandi starkly diverged from the past restrained ruthlessness. He instructed Kong Bing to stay and surveil the tavern owner, hoping for a breakthrough while he attended a major case in Qingyang Prefecture, advising vigilance and the use of an official token if needed for local aid. As Lǚ Dingtian departed on horseback, Kong Bing wandered off in search of accommodations. Meanwhile, Xu Miaoyin returned to find Bai Suzhen and Xiao Qing gone, their absence perplexing her until she inquired with Su Mo. "They left," Su Mo assured, though in truth, they had merely taken refuge in another room, maintaining vigilance over the situation. When Su Mo learned about the visit from the constabulary members, curiosity piqued a question to Xu’s description led him to identify them as Kong Bing and Lǚ Dingtian, deducing the Blood-Clad House’s activities had drawn their attention. Regarding Fei Lingxue, Su Mo felt assured of her safety, confident in her extraordinary martial prowess and armed with his protective jade token, potent enough to fend off any threat save for celestial warriors or formidable enchanted artifacts. Soon, Huang Qingwan and Guo Lin emerged from inside. Guo Lin, eyes red from tears, humbly apologized to Xu Miaoyin for previous missteps, which Xu magnanimously dismissed, valuing harmony and understanding. Su Mo comforted the vulnerable Guo Lin, offering familial reassurance before escorting everyone back to the General’s mansion. Back home, Su Mo resumed practicing the Yijin Jing, now advancing to the sixth level, "Hundred Meridians Unblock." The regimen fortified his physique, enhancing the already formidable strength of "Ten Oxen and Two Tigers" into a primal force likened to wild yaks and Siberian tigers. Immersed in his relentless quest for strength, Su Mo found himself at peace under the glow of the evening's steady oil lamp. Xu Miaoyin, dressed in a dudou and silk stockings, sat by the bed, attending to Su Mo's feet with warm water. Su Mo, relaxed and content, lounged on the bed, checking the status of his game, "Fateful Life." At this moment, the progress bar showed it was completed. "You have died." "You slipped and fell to your death while gathering herbs in the mountain ravines." "In your final moments, you recalled your life, feeling a sense of relief, for now you could join your prematurely deceased wife." "Would you like to review the character's life?" "No." "System reward calculation in progress, no rewards for this simulation." Noting the lack of rewards, Su Mo was unfazed, as such occurrences were common. Gaining rewards was rare. He started a new simulation, intending to let it run in the background while he continued practicing the Yijin Jing. "Start simulation?" "Start!" "Randomizing birth location." "This simulation starts at Xiaoshi Village beneath Tianzhu Mountain in the Earthly Immortal World." Earthly Immortal World! Su Mo was taken aback at this first encounter with a simulation set in the Earthly Immortal World. Wow! Whatever the case, it wouldn't be wise to let this simulation run on its own. He could gather critical insights about the Earthly Immortal World. Sensing Su Mo's shift in demeanor, Xu Miaoyin lifted her gaze. "What's wrong, Su Lang? Is the water too hot? I can fetch some cooler water." "No, it’s fine," reassured Su Mo. "The temperature is just right." "Okay, then I'll continue the massage." With that, Xu Miaoyin diligently pressed and kneaded Su Mo's feet with her jade-like fingers, channeling a sliver of internal energy to relieve his fatigue. Her beloved pushed himself too hard during sword practice, and she knew relaxation was crucial for tomorrow’s performance. Reveling in Xu Miaoyin’s care, Su Mo resumed observing "Fateful Life." "Randomizing affinity character." "The affinity characters this time are 'Bai Ningshuang' and 'Rakshasa Girl.'" "You have been given two affinity roles; select one for this simulation." Hmm? Two options? He was required to forgo one. He was unfamiliar with Bai Ningshuang, but the second, Rakshasa Girl, he recognized. She was stunningly beautiful, on par with Nangong Liuli and Meng Hongshang. Encountering her was a stroke of luck. More so, she was an Asura princess. Quite a boon, he mused. Opting for Rakshasa Girl, Su Mo marveled at his fortune. "The selected affinity character is Asura Princess 'Rakshasa Girl.'" After selection, the simulation continued randomization. "Randomizing identity." "In this life, you are the son of the village chief in Xiaoshi Village." A village chief’s son? Not bad. A higher starting point. "Randomizing talent." "Your talent is 'Blessed by Fortune.'" "Blessed by Fortune (Purple): Born with profound fortune, you encounter constant serendipity and avert crises." "Do you wish to let it run automatically?" "No!" Admiring the fortuitous talent, Su Mo was pleasantly surprised. A purple talent like "Blessed by Fortune" was rare, akin to "Blessings and Curses Spoke Aloud" he previously encountered in virtual reality. This simulation promised an auspicious start, perhaps even opportunities to alter destiny. Eagerly, Su Mo dove into the simulation. As the holographic image unfurled, a new life for Su Mo began: "You are born." "Born to the village chief's family at the foot of Tianzhu Mountain in the Earthly Immortal World." "Village chief Su Erniu, blessed with offspring late in life, named you Su Mo." "Owing to your Blessed by Fortune talent, your mother, at high risk of losing her life in childbirth, survived against odds." Startled by this auspicious twist right from the start, Su Mo couldn’t help but feel excitement. If this is how the simulation begins, the final rewards could be extraordinary. As Su Mo was about to continue observing, a noise from the rooftop startled him. The subtle sound of roof tiles being disturbed was unmistakable to Su Mo’s heightened senses. "Husband," Xu Miaoyin also noticed, swiftly covering herself with clothes. "I’ll take a look outside." "Wait, Miaoyin," Su Mo interjected, releasing the six-winged centipede, shifting his perspective to its view. Under conscious control, the centipede, like a sophisticated drone, silently flew through the window onto the roof. Through the centipede’s eyes, he saw a woman clad in tight black clothes, with a black hood and veil, crouching on the roof. Her well-shaped figure marked her as a female thief. Without hesitation, Su Mo had the centipede unleash a powerful electric arc. The bolt struck, rendering her unconscious, and she tumbled down from the roof. "Crash! Thud!"—a figure fell into the courtyard. "Let’s go check," Su Mo said. "Alright!" Xu Miaoyin responded, both of them donning coats and heading out. His confidence in the centipede’s electric arc was unshakable, estimating the voltage at around a thousand volts, sufficient to knock any martial arts expert unconscious. Racing ahead, Xu Miaoyin removed the veil from the unconscious woman’s face. "It’s her!" Xu Miaoyin exclaimed. Su Mo approached, recognizing the familiar yet captivating face. Kong Bing?! What was she doing here? Could it relate to the Blood-Clad House? While pondering, Xu Miaoyin expertly tied Kong Bing with a fine hemp rope, reminiscent of an intricate Japanese kinbaku, adding a touch of allure. "Husband, what shall we do with her?" she asked, completing their task.