Chapter 182: Master-Servant Contract, the White Crane Acknowledges Her Master - Ah? The Wives I Abandoned Turned Out to Be Real

Chapter 182: Master-Servant Contract, the White Crane Acknowledges Her Master "Alright, let's proceed with the master-servant contract right away." With Su Mo's words, Yu Luonang nodded in agreement. "Certainly, my lord!" "I shall prepare it immediately." With that, Yu Luonang brought out her life-bound artifact, the Net of Seven Emotions and Six Desires. At this moment, it seemed like just an ordinary web, its strands so delicate that one might worry if even a fish could break through it. The instant she saw the Net of Seven Emotions and Six Desires, deep fear gripped Bai He. She understood clearly that her freedom was to be forever lost, bound in servitude. Yet, compared to the total annihilation of her form and spirit, this felt like a bearable outcome. Yu Luonang, holding the net, wore a playful smile. "When forming a master-servant pact, little Bai He, you must be wholeheartedly willing." "You must not bear a single rebellious thought." "Or else..." "Hmph!" At this moment, in Bai He's eyes, the exceptionally beautiful face of Yu Luonang transformed into that of a mischievous demon. Suppressing the hatred in her heart, Bai He nodded. "I understand." Soon after, Su Mo and Bai He became linked by a multicolored light emanating from the Net of Seven Emotions and Six Desires, which disappeared shortly after. Yu Luonang retracted the net as well. Now, Su Mo was amazed to discover he had a profound control over Bai He — as if with just a thought, she would willingly perform any task for him. Bai He, no longer ensnared in the web, descended slowly. With her dress torn by Yu Luonang now barely covering her thighs, she appeared pitiful. Feeling a pang of sympathy, Su Mo remarked, "Yu Niang, get her a change of clothes." "Certainly, my lord!" Yu Luonang promptly retrieved a pair of black, silky thigh-high stockings and a delicate pink-and-white gauze dress from her own storage space. Under Su Mo's watchful gaze, Bai He, overcome with embarrassment, donned the finely crafted black stockings and removed her outer garments, leaving only her underclothes. Fully dressed in the sheer gown, Bai He stood before Su Mo, transformed into a breathtaking beauty. The black stockings accentuated her long, graceful legs, their smooth, enticing lines subtly visible beneath the sheer material. Her fair skin glittered like jade, further emphasized by the stockings, presenting a stark contrast of black and white, giving Su Mo an extraordinarily stimulating visual experience. Noticing Su Mo's captivated stare, Yu Luonang waved her hand before him. "My lord, my lord?" "Ahem," Su Mo coughed a bit to mask his awkwardness. "Yes, quite fitting for you." "But I still don't know your name. I can't call you 'White Crane' all the time, can I?" Bai He gently nodded her head. "Master, my name is He Linger." "He Linger? A splendid name." "Now, He Linger, return to your original form; I wish to have a ride." "Yes, Master." Despite her shame and indignation, He Linger dared not defy Su Mo's command. In moments, she transformed back into a magnificent crane, golden-eyed with red beak, her snow-white feathers without a single blemish, towering over three meters tall. Climbing onto He Linger's back, Su Mo found the wide surface, soft feathers inviting, his mood instantly lightening. "Not bad." "Yu Niang, Liuli, come on up." Yu Luonang and Nangong Liuli followed suit, mounting He Linger's back as well. Seated behind Su Mo, Nangong Liuli wrapped her arms around his shoulders, her white-stockinged legs coiling tightly around his waist. Yu Luonang positioned herself in front, snugly fitting into Su Mo's embrace with her ample posterior resting in his lap. Surrounded by grace, Su Mo savored the sensory delight, inhaling the sweet scent of Yu Luonang's hair as his hands wandered. "Linger, ascend to the skies." "Yes, master." Swallowing her humiliation, He Linger took to the air. As a member of the celestial crane lineage, her innate talent and strength made carrying the three no burden. Circling Danxia Mountain, He Linger queried, "Master, where shall we go?" Su Mo's gaze drifted towards Peach Mountain. "Hmm..." "Let's head to Peach Mountain first." "You know where that is, don't you?" "Yes, Master, Linger knows." With that, He Linger deftly changed course towards Peach Mountain. At this point, Nangong Liuli spoke up. "Brother Su, Sister Hongshang surely won't be pleased to see us by your side." "Perhaps Yu Niang and I should leave for now." At her words, Su Mo nodded lightly. "Probably for the best." Giving Yu Luonang a playful smack on her rump. "Yu Niang, revert to your original form and hide in my hair." Yu Luonang shot him a coquettish glance. "Very well, my lord, how many more women shall you lead astray?" With a chuckle, Yu Luonang morphed into a tiny white jade spider and nestled among Su Mo's hair. "And as for you, Liuli, when the time comes, just say you're my sister." "Hongshang hasn't met you yet, so there's no need to reveal your true identity." "Just say your name is Su Liuli." Nangong Liuli felt a flicker of concern. "Would Sister Hongshang believe that?" "I'll have a word with her, she'll believe it." Pacified by Su Mo's assurance, Nangong Liuli nodded gently. "Alright then, brother." "Does this mean we can't be too affectionate in front of Sister Hongshang from now on?" "There's no harm when we're in private." "Remember to call me brother from now on." "Alright, brother!" Even as he reminded her, Su Mo didn't forget He Linger. "Linger, from now on, you're to act as an unintelligent crane demon that cannot yet take human form, understood?" Despite her disdain for her master, who seemed obsessed with charming women, He Linger nodded. "Yes, Master!" ... Before long, He Linger brought Su Mo before the entrance of Peach Mountain. After confirming some instructions, Su Mo opened the entryway, leading He Linger and Nangong Liuli inside. After settling He Linger by a clearing near the Peach Blossom Pond, Su Mo guided Nangong Liuli to the alchemy chamber. "Hongshang, my sister Liuli has been eager to visit after learning about you." "I couldn't refuse, so I brought her along." "I hope you don't mind." A moment later, the door to the chamber opened, revealing Meng Hongshang in her crimson Daoist robe, her face showing signs of fatigue. The furnace at her back blazed fiercely, with white spiritual energy roiling within. Catching sight of Nangong Liuli, a hint of astonishment flickered in Meng Hongshang's eyes at the sight of the beautiful girl. "Is this really your sister?" Su Mo chuckled sheepishly. "Indeed!" "This is my sister, don't we look alike!" Meng Hongshang shot an exasperated glance at Su Mo for daring to compare his appearance with Nangong Liuli's striking beauty. Trying to act as naturally as possible, Nangong Liuli respectfully greeted Meng Hongshang. "Liuli pays her respects to Sister Hongshang." "I've heard so much about you from my brother and couldn't wait to meet you." "Now I see the stories are true, you are truly a great beauty." Something inexplicably warm stirred within Meng Hongshang as she observed Nangong Liuli. "Oh, no, you are the one who's truly beautiful." "You two barely resemble siblings." Nangong Liuli's heart skipped in panic, almost fearing Meng Hongshang discovered the truth. Skillfully, she shifted the conversation. "Sister, it seems you are in the middle of alchemy?" "Yes." "The Ginseng Nine Apertures Pill requires constant attention and allows little time to rest." Meng Hongshang admitted, massaging her temples. Alchemy was indeed an exhausting task. Taking note, Nangong Liuli offered a small cyan ceramic vial. "Sister Hongshang, this is a Tranquil Mind Pill, crafted from Tranquil Mind Grass and Cold Crystal Sand. It calms the spirit." "A dose would surely aid your concentration." Surprised, Meng Hongshang hesitated. This type of precious pill was beyond her means as a wandering cultivator. How could both brother and sister be so affluent? Could they be from a secretive cultivation family? With these thoughts, Meng Hongshang accepted the vial without further hesitation. "Thank you, Sister Liuli." The fatigue in her body urged her to give the pill a try. Swallowing one, a refreshing sensation soothed her spirit. Feeling considerably better, Meng Hongshang turned her gaze to Su Mo. "Since she's your sister, feel free to explore Peach Mountain together," Meng Hongshang said. "This place is blessed with blooming peach blossoms year-round, offering a stunning view rare to the outside world. I'll return to my alchemy." With those words, Meng Hongshang cast a glance at Nangong Liuli. She couldn't quite understand how this pair claimed to be siblings, for while Su Mo was handsome, he seemed a tier below his sister in attractiveness. "Liuli, take a stroll with your brother, choose a room to settle in. In a few weeks, my Ginseng Nine Apertures Pill will be ready." "I'll save you a gourd of it." "Thank you, Sister Hongshang." With that, Meng Hongshang returned to the alchemy room to continue her work. Meanwhile, Su Mo led Nangong Liuli for a leisurely walk to the back of Peach Mountain. Meng Hongshang hadn't been exaggerating. The sight of endless peach blossoms was indeed unparalleled elsewhere. Nangong Liuli, clinging to Su Mo's arm like a delicate bird, walked beside him. Surrounded by the ocean of peach blossoms, she couldn't help but reminisce about her past life — those times when Su Mo and Meng Hongshang constantly indulged her, when life was devoid of worries and sorrows. "Brother, do you think Sister Hongshang will accept you?" Nangong Liuli asked, her tone tinged with uncertainty. Su Mo seemed just as unsure. "I don't know. She might, or she might not." In this new life, Meng Hongshang's affections for him were an unknown territory. Her heart might still be tied to her senior brother. Eventually, he'd have to find a chance to eliminate both her senior and junior to remove any obstacles. Thinking of this, Su Mo recalled the Six-Winged Centipede. He knew where Meng Hongshang's brother and sister were, and sending the centipede to deal with them seemed the best option. This way, Meng Hongshang couldn't trace the incident back to him. Yet, with Bai Ningshuang and Jiang Xuan still hot on the centipede's trail, he'd have to wait for the right moment. Unknowingly, Su Mo and Nangong Liuli wandered to the mountain's deepest grove. Here, the peach blossoms were even more lush, branches layered densely, obscuring visibility beyond ten meters. Amidst this blooming paradise, Su Mo's gaze settled on Nangong Liuli's flawless face. The sight of human beauty against blooming peach flowers was even more enchanting. Nangong Liuli sensed what might come next, her shyness evident as her earlobes reddened. "Brother, we're outside," she murmured. Su Mo didn't reply with words. Instead, he lifted her onto a peach branch, kneeling before her to gently remove her shoes. Blessed with a divine physique, Nangong Liuli's body was immaculate. Not a single bacterium could survive on her skin. After walking for so long, there was only a trace of youthful fragrance and no hint of odor. Grasping her soft, white-stockinged foot, Su Mo began to massage it gently, relishing the tender, silky texture. "Mmm…" Nangong Liuli trembled slightly, her delicate toes curling sensitively. Just as Su Mo was about to indulge further, a voice broke through — Yu Luonang's. "My lord, Meng Hongshang is about to use a revealing spell to watch you." "Hmm?" Su Mo jolted, hurriedly helping Nangong Liuli put her shoes back on. "What is it, brother?" Nangong Liuli, lost in the moment, hadn't realized what was happening. Su Mo stood, explaining, "Hongshang intends to see us." "Ah?" Startled, Nangong Liuli jumped down from the branch, her attention diverting to a newly bloomed peach blossom, striving to appear nonchalant. In the alchemy chamber, Meng Hongshang had just cast her revealing spell and caught sight of the scene. Observing the delicate, radiant Nangong Liuli, a pang of envy swept over her. Such familial protection, coupled with a wealthy, caring brother, must be blissful. Sighing softly, Meng Hongshang returned to her alchemy. Yet her mind lingered on her encounters with Su Mo. Previously, Meng Hongshang had attributed Su Mo's affections to her beauty. But after meeting his sister, that notion was shattered. Raised together, he was surely accustomed to being around women of her caliber. If his attraction wasn't shallow, could it mean Su Mo genuinely harbored feelings for her? The Immortal Binding Rope, the Ginseng Child — both things for which others would compete fiercely were gifted to her without hesitation. Such thoughts left her distracted. Suddenly, an unusual sound resonated from the alchemical furnace. Before Meng Hongshang could react, an explosion erupted in the chamber! "Boom!" While Su Mo and Nangong Liuli reveled in the blossoms, the detonation reached them. Oh no! Su Mo's heart jolted. The sound mirrored an explosion he'd encountered in his previous attempts — unmistakably, the sound of a furnace detonation. "Hongshang!" Su Mo sprinted towards the alchemy chamber, Nangong Liuli following close behind. Within seconds, they arrived before the chamber, now shrouded in thick smoke, Meng Hongshang nowhere in sight. Su Mo dashed inside instantly. Nangong Liuli, meanwhile, summoned a spiraling current from the Peach Blossom Pond, directing a downpour to douse the chamber from above. Shortly after, Su Mo emerged, carrying Meng Hongshang, her attire nearly obliterated by the blast. Her face was charred, unconscious, a clear sign of being overwhelmed by alchemical flames. Descending, Nangong Liuli retrieved an emerald green pill — their last Congealing Jade Pill. Gently parting Meng Hongshang's lips, she administered the pill. The pill's potent efficacy coursed through Meng Hongshang. Within moments, its soothing essence expedited her recovery. Soon, her eyes fluttered open, softly waking in Su Mo's embrace. Her cheeks warmed at the feel of his strong arms around her, though her soot-darkened face hid the blush from his view. Sensing that Su Mo had no immediate intention to release her, Meng Hongshang jested, "How long do you plan to hold me?" With a teasing tone, she gently reminded him where they were. (End of Chapter)