### Chapter 173 Su Mo had reached a point of indifference. - Ah? The Wives I Abandoned Turned Out to Be Real

### Chapter 173 Su Mo had reached a point of indifference. "You all talk, just leave me be for now." With those words, he retreated to his room, pulled the covers over his head, and fell asleep right away. He'd been under immense mental stress lately, leaving him both exhausted and worn out. From afar, he could faintly hear the constant laughter of the women outside, engaged in endless discussions about something. Su Mo was awoken by a thunderous crash. He felt the ground shake for a moment. The courtyard must have transitioned from the magical satchel back to the outside world. Upon opening his eyes, Su Mo found Huang Qingwan vigilantly at his side, her slender arm resting against her beautiful head as she leaned against the headboard. Careful not to wake her, Su Mo gently moved her onto the bed and prepared to leave the room. But a murmured phrase from Huang Qingwan stopped him in his tracks. "Su Lang, why not raise the monthly wages for the workers." Monthly wages? What monthly wages? Su Mo's mind exploded with realization. He remembered a previous moment he had simulated with Huang Qingwan. Could it be? Did these simulated romantic characters retain memories from their past lives? Su Mo's heart suddenly constricted. No wonder. No wonder things had been going so well for him romantically lately. All these extraordinary women had been looking for him. They were passionately in love, even before spending much time together. So it seemed they had already fallen for him in a simulated world. Thinking of this, Su Mo felt even more exhilarated. If this were true... What about the women he hadn't met yet—Daji, Xiao Huang, Jiang Xuan, the Rakshasa woman, even Chang'e? Could it be they all had memories from the simulations too?! Yes. Chang'e! Thinking of Chang'e, Su Mo felt a pang in his heart. Those years they spent together... They made him truly fall in love with this goddess. To put it simply. If his heart were divided into a hundred parts, Chang'e held fifty of them. Ah! An urge surged in Su Mo's heart. He wanted to find Chang'e. But in the simulation's conclusion, Chang'e had returned to the Moon Palace. With his current skills, there was no way he could reach it. The myriad of mystical forces above the nine heavens would tear him to shreds. Reflecting on it, he realized he needed to perfect his practice of the White Sun True Doctrine as soon as possible. Moreover, judging from Yu Luo Niang's reaction, non-romantic simulation characters would not retain any memories. It was such a pity though for Meng Hongshang and Bai Ningshuang. Their beauty was comparable to Bai Suzhen's. Without the memories from the romance simulation, capturing their hearts seemed infinitely more challenging. As for Kong Bing... With her sensitive constitution, Su Mo believed she would be quite easily swayed. Soon after, Su Mo gently roused Huang Qingwan. Upon waking, she realized Su Mo had awoken as well, instantly feeling at ease. "Su Lang, you've been asleep for quite a while." "I was worried you might be overly exhausted." Su Mo didn't reply, instead gazing intently at Huang Qingwan, causing her to blush under his scrutiny. She quickly touched her cheek. "What's wrong, Su Lang, is there something on my face?" Su Mo immediately shook his head. "No, it's just... did it hurt when you took your life?" Huang Qingwan's beautiful eyes widened in shock, her cherry lips parted slightly, momentarily speechless. "Su Lang, do you have memories too?" With that, Huang Qingwan could no longer hold back, throwing herself tearfully into Su Mo's embrace. "I knew it! You have memories too!" "I wasn't the only one to return!" "You bad man!" Huang Qingwan sobbed heavily, dampening Su Mo's clothes. Arriving in such an unfamiliar place with Su Mo, she felt immense fear. Fearful that Su Mo might not treat her well. Yet, she would come simply because he asked, harboring no resentment. As Huang Qingwan wept in his arms, Su Mo felt a wave of realization. It was as if his mind had been clogged, unable to fathom this until now. He had already concocted a reasonable explanation to justify matters to his wives. Just like them, he also soon dreamt, awakening memories shared with each of them. This way, there would be no inconsistencies, only a deepening of their bond—a delightful outcome. Su Mo gently patted Huang Qingwan's elegant back. "Qingwan, why didn't you ever tell me about this?" "If you had, I would've understood." Huang Qingwan cried like a drenched blossom, her apricot eyes tinged with red. "Such an unbelievable and fantastical thing..." "I was afraid." Su Mo sighed softly. "Yes, recently, I've been dreaming a lot. Each dream was an entire lifetime with a woman." "Perhaps..." Huang Qingwan nodded. "While you were asleep, we verified accounts amongst ourselves." "We found that Suzhen, Ling Xue, Miaoyin, and Lin'er were all the same." "After deliberating, we decided not to tell you." "Afraid you might be frightened." "But seeing as you have memories, it all becomes clear." With that, Huang Qingwan put on her embroidered shoes and stood up. "I'll go talk to them now." Su Mo nodded at her words. "Alright." The two left the room. Upon stepping out, Su Mo immediately heard the sound of waves crashing beyond the walls. He made his way to the front of the courtyard to gaze out, discovering an endless ocean far in the distance. The courtyard lay atop a leveled ten-acre mountaintop, surrounded by rolling hills and large rivers flowing westward into the sea. The newborn sun cast a myriad of rays upon their faces. The women outside the house absorbed the scenic beauty, clearly delighted with the location. Most pleasing was the mountaintop spring, with pure water gurgling forth, cascading into a waterfall down the mountainside. Instinctively, Su Mo asked, "Where is this place?" Huang Qingwan replied, "Sister Yu said this is Zhisheng Mountain—an uninhabited area for hundreds of miles. She's gone to procure supplies." "This land is concealed from heavenly sights." "We could live here indefinitely." Just then, Huang Qingwan clasped Su Mo's arm. "Su Lang, don't go over just yet." "Let me talk to them first." With that, Huang Qingwan gracefully walked towards the group of women. In no time, the women turned collectively to look at Su Mo. Their eyes gleamed, their smiles enchanting—a tapestry of spring and autumn beauty, mischievous and radiant. Faced with their gaze, Su Mo's heart raced, yet he couldn't retreat and instead stepped forward, braving the wave of emotions. "Did you all discuss things?" Fei Lingxue fixed her gaze on Su Mo, then swiftly tackled him, engulfed in his scent. "You cunning man." "Kept memories hidden from us for so long, you deserve a beating!" With that, Su Mo received several playful smacks. Xu Miaoyin, Guo Lin, and Bai Suzhen joined in, seemingly ready to put Su Mo on trial. Realizing his predicament, Su Mo pleaded repeatedly. "I'm wrong, I was wrong!" ... Eventually, after much discussion, the women reached an agreement regarding the allocation of Su Mo's time. The schedule was as follows: On the first night, it was Huang Qingwan, Guo Lin, Chunzhu, and Shaoyao. The second night, Fei Lingxue, Su Jin, Lan Xin, Ningyue, Ye Liuying (as per Fei Lingxue's directive). The third night, Xu Miaoyin and Kong Bing (agreed in a daze). The fourth night, Bai Suzhen and Xiao Qing. As for Yu Lou Niang, everyone knew Su Mo always included her in his affairs, so as before, Yu Lou Niang could accompany him each day. Thus, the arrangement was perfectly balanced. Three days later, Yu Lou Niang returned. Using Nangong Liuli's satchel, she brought back a treasure trove of supplies. Medicinal herbs needed for cultivation included He Shou Wu, ginseng, polygoni, borneol, and others. A variety of embroidered garments, shoes, undergarments, hosiery, gowns, sheer dresses, jackets, skirts, qipaos, and much more—each fitted according to height, ensuring a full year's worth of unique outfits. Gold, silver, pearls, gemstones, jade, and jadeite adornments—hairpins, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, belts, sachets, brooches, ornaments, handbags, and more. A vast array of exquisite and common foodstuffs including bird’s nest, bear paws, shark fins, red rice, tribute rice, taro, and over a hundred varieties more. Kept in the satchel, these items didn't spoil. Once removed, they were as fresh as when they were first placed inside. With such a wealth of items, it seemed they had plundered an entire city. Su Mo looked on in amazement. "Yu Niang, did you rob a city or something?" Yu Luo Niang responded with a smug smile. "It's not just that." "Over the past period, I've traveled through major dynasties, picking up various items from each." "And those stockings you see inside." "They're all handcrafted by me, based on your designs: pantyhose, over-the-knee socks, mid-calf socks, ankle socks, lace stockings, velvet hosiery, fishnet patterns—dozens of types. I've made several hundred pairs." "And in terms of colors, there's everything: white, black, red, yellow, gray, blue." Listening to Yu Luo Niang's descriptions, Su Mo's eyes lit up with delight. At that moment, his imagination started to run wild. "Yu Niang, you really understand me." Yu Luo Niang beamed with pride. "Of course!" "Want to try them now?" "Let's give it a try!" ... In the days that followed, Su Mo was greeted every day by various stunning beauties wearing different styles of attire and stockings. Each one exuded charm and elegance. Such a life. Even a deity wouldn't trade it! Furthermore, Su Mo shared the Baiyang True Explanation with all the women. After a brief period of comprehension, they quickly began practicing together. Thanks to Su Mo's Liquid Qi-Enhancing Pills, their cultivation accelerated immensely, even faster than consuming a Zhu fruit daily could offer. Plus, Yu Luo Niang occasionally boosted Su Mo's sense of righteousness. This enhancement of the Liquid Qi-Enhancing Pills by tenfold in quality speeded up cultivation even further. Even those who hadn't practiced internal power before, like Huang Qingwan, Guo Lin, Chunzhu, and Shaoyao, reached the level of refining essence into qi. Fei Lingxue progressed the fastest, and Su Mo even suspected she might have celestial roots. She was the first to reach the refinement of qi into spirit stage. At this level, they cultivated their primordial spirit, and advancing further would enter the realm of loose immortals. But this rapid progress left Su Mo burdened. He couldn't take the Liquid Qi-Enhancing Pills himself, and his cultivation pace lagged behind even Chunzhu's. Yu Luo Niang often teased him. Su Mo was like the best ever elixir for female practitioners—one that never spoils. Seeing this, Su Mo could only accept his fate. Hoping for some grand talent to help elevate his abilities. Otherwise, at such a pace, who knows when he'd be able to find Chang'e! (End of Chapter)