chapter 188 - Ah? The Wives I Abandoned Turned Out to Be Real

"Da Shang?" Su Mo was surprised. He hadn’t anticipated Chang’e to be in Da Shang. Wouldn't that mean she's in the same place as Daji? Speaking of which, Daji should also have her memories. Yet, with so many beauties surrounding him, Su Mo had momentarily forgotten about this exceptional beauty. However, what mattered most to Su Mo was finding Chang’e. With this thought, Su Mo planted a heavy kiss on the smooth forehead of Miao Shan. "Thank you, Miao Shan!" At this moment, Miao Shan glanced at the coconut grove behind Su Mo, her eyes lighting up with delight. "Husband, the place you've found is quite nice." "It seems very secluded." Upon hearing Miao Shan’s words, Su Mo immediately understood her intentions and lifted her by the waist. Miao Shan was very light. She weighed only a dozen pounds. Su Mo guessed that this was because she had become an immortal deity, her body light and delicate, unlike mortal women. Of course, lightness had its advantages, as did weight, as at least it provided a sense of solidity. After an undetermined time of intimacy, Su Mo awoke to find Miao Shan long gone, leaving only He Linger and Yu Luonang standing by. Stretching, Su Mo's gaze flickered with a sense of satisfaction. During their time of intimacy, Miao Shan had dealt with the Black Bear Demon. This meant he could now travel freely, without fear of revealing his identity. As for Emei, since it was the sect of Nangong Liuli, he didn't intend to retaliate, fearing it would sadden her. "Yu Niang, guide He Linger. We're heading to Zheshan." Hearing that they were going back, Yu Luonang was quite delighted. "Fortunately, I bought many new trinkets back in Taohuaxian." "Now that we're returning, I can share them with the sisters." ... At Zheshan. This place with secrets shrouded was now visited by a white crane. Fei Lingxue stood at the peak, watching the clouds roll by, her spirit entirely immersed in a realm where heaven and man are one. Her talent was the highest among Su Mo’s many confidantes. She had now condensed her primordial spirit, entering the realm of Earth Immortal. Coupled with her unparalleled martial abilities. She could be considered a dual practitioner of both martial and mystical arts. Even with Su Mo’s elixir aiding her path, she was still remarkably skilled. At this moment, a crane's cry echoed from the sky. Fei Lingxue’s phoenix eyes narrowed, her beautiful face flashing with wariness. What’s happening? How did a white crane come to this concealed place? With this thought. Fei Lingxue leapt into the air. At her level of Earth Immortal, she no longer needed tools to fly. But in the next moment. Fei Lingxue saw Su Mo and Yu Luonang seated on the white crane. "Su Lang!" They hadn’t seen each other for over half a year, and she had missed him terribly. The next moment, Fei Lingxue rushed into Su Mo's embrace. Su Mo was immediately enveloped by her generous bosom, finding it hard to let go. "Lingxue, you've become an Earth Immortal?" Fei Lingxue nodded. "If you hadn't returned soon, I'd have gone to the Immortal Realms to find you." She said, giving a mysterious smile, her beautiful eyes scanning Su Mo up and down. "I thought you’d bring more new sisters back this time." "Looks like you're behaving." Su Mo’s face darkened, feeling somewhat guilty as he spoke. "Is that really what you think of me?" Fei Lingxue poked Su Mo’s chest with her slender finger. "If you weren’t that kind of person, where would so many sisters come from?" "By the way, I have something to tell you. Sister Qingwan is pregnant." "Seven months now. In a few months, you’ll be a father!" Pregnant? Su Mo's thoughts drifted back to the night before he left for the Immortal Realms, when Huang Qingwan had clung to him, saying she wanted a child. Going to be a father? Su Mo was a bit bewildered, but soon accepted it. One must partake in various life experiences to achieve fulfillment. Seeing Su Mo’s absent-mindedness, Fei Lingxue felt a little resentful. "When will you let me get pregnant too? You're only giving special treatment to Sister Qingwan." Su Mo chuckled, giving her a firm kiss on her rosy lips. "If you want something, just tell me." "I wouldn’t deny you." Fei Lingxue smiled. "Then it's settled!" "Alright, it's settled!" Yu Luonang, sitting beside Su Mo, chimed in. "Husband, I want it too." Even though Yu Luonang was a spirit, she had long taken human form, so she could conceive, and her child would be human. "Alright!" "I’ll satisfy you all." The crane carrying Su Mo couldn’t help but silently complain. What sort of master have I found? Who knows how many companions he really has. Before long, the crane landed in front of a residence’s gate. Just as Su Mo was about to open the door, it swung open from inside. A group of stunningly beautiful women streamed out, encircling Su Mo instantly. Looking at Bai Suzhen, Xiao Qing, Huang Qingwan, Xu Miaoyin, Guo Lin, Kong Bing, Su Jin, Lan Xin, Ning Yue, Ye Liuying, Chun Zhu, and Shao Yao... Su Mo chuckled. "Did you miss me?" In unison, the women responded. "We did!" Now, Su Mo turned his gaze to Huang Qingwan. She stood with a large belly, yet her mature beauty was undiminished, her radiance even surpassing the past. Su Mo chuckled, then kneeled before Huang Qingwan, placing his ear against her belly to listen to the vibrant stirrings of life within. Rising, he looked at the beauty before him, feeling a bit guilty. "Qingwan, I’m sorry." "I haven’t been able to take care of you during this time." Huang Qingwan happily leaned against Su Mo’s chest. "The sisters have been looking after me." "No matter what, you've had it harder out there." Su Mo felt even more remorseful. He hadn’t truly suffered while away. But of course, he wouldn't reveal this to them. "Do you miss my cooking?" "We do!" The women eagerly anticipated. Xu Miaoyin tugged Su Mo. "Come on, let me help you with the cooking." Guo Lin quickly volunteered. "I also want to accompany Brother Su!" Seeing this, Su Mo nodded. "Alright, let's go together!" In the kitchen, Su Mo skillfully chopped vegetables, chatting with Xu Miaoyin and Guo Lin about their recent experiences. When they heard that even Guanyin had become one of Su Mo’s women, the two were completely stunned. Seeing their astonished expressions, Su Mo had his reasons. Sharing such news with everyone at once was embarrassing. Informing Xu Miaoyin and Guo Lin would allow them to spread the word. Xu Miaoyin, clever as she was, immediately sensed Su Mo’s intention. "Husband, are you staying now that you’re back?" "Uh..." Thinking of Chang’e and Daji still in Da Shang, Su Mo hesitated. Seeing Su Mo like this, Xu Miaoyin knew he must have other matters. "Well, at least wait for Sister Qingwan to give birth before you leave." Su Mo promptly agreed. "Of course!" Guo Lin felt a little envious of her aunt’s pregnancy with Brother Su's first child. "Brother Su, accompany Aunt more during this time; she often wakes up crying from dreams." "When we ask what she dreamt about, she doesn’t tell us." Su Mo recalled knowledge he learned on Earth, about hormonal changes during pregnancy leading to emotional fluctuations. She needed someone to coax her. Naturally, the best person would be her husband rather than her sisters. Thinking this. Su Mo spoke apologetically. "I’ll spend more time with Qingwan." "And, of course, with all of you." Hearing Su Mo’s promise, Xu Miaoyin and Guo Lin were overjoyed. Currently, there was no danger at Zheshan, and if they wanted to visit the city, they could use Bai Suzhen’s portal to travel to Liu Mansion in Hangzhou. The only thing missing was Su Mo’s presence. Su Mo had already decided; with just one chance left to simulate the fate of his relationships, he would find Chang’e, Daji, and Xiao Huang, and reunite Nangong Liuli, Iron Fan, Jiang Xuan, and Meng Hongshang. Then, at Zheshan, he planned to establish a new abode. This way, he could peacefully simulate the last attempt. With this thought, Su Mo felt a sense of tranquility and continued to cook. Before long, he had prepared a large table full of dishes, and they gathered around a circular table to eat in the courtyard. Since Huang Qingwan was pregnant, she sat next to Su Mo with Guo Lin. Tasting the long-missed familiar flavors, the women were all delighted and content. Time quickly moved to the evening. Because of Huang Qingwan's pregnancy, Su Mo spent the night in her room. Su Mo was happy to have some quiet time. In Huang Qingwan’s room, Su Mo held her in his arms, reflecting with a heart full of emotions. Two years ago, he had been just a humble servant in the general’s mansion. Yet now, not only was the general’s wife in his embrace, but she was also carrying his child. Gently stroking Huang Qingwan's growing belly, its smoothness and fairness unmarred by marks due to her cultivation, Su Mo felt a sense of joy. "Qingwan, in just a few months, will I become a father?" he asked. Leaning against his chest, Huang Qingwan looked utterly blissful. "Yes, dear." "You will be a father." "Have you thought about any names?" Su Mo pondered for a moment. "How about Su Gang if it's a boy and Su Xue if it's a girl? What do you think?" Huang Qingwan’s eyes were filled with affection. "I’ll agree with whatever you choose." ... In the middle of the night, while Su Mo was sleeping lightly, he felt his body being pulled out from under the blanket, and a warm, silky body took his place. Upon opening his eyes, he realized that Su Jin was cuddling Huang Qingwan, making her believe he was still in bed. The one who had pulled him out was Fei Lingxue. Fei Lingxue's eyes glowed with a mischievous light, making Su Mo's heart race. "Lingxue, why are you up so late?" Fei Lingxue smirked, her delicate face pressed against Su Mo’s neck. "Husband, why play dumb?" "Don’t worry, with Su Jin keeping Qingwan sister company, you’re free." Seeing this, Su Mo got spirited and playfully retorted. "Let’s see if I don’t ‘conquer’ you into submission!" "Okay, I’m waiting!" ... In the following days, Su Mo enjoyed his time with the women, all while waiting for Huang Qingwan to give birth. About three months later, Huang Qingwan gave birth to a girl. In line with the chosen name, they named her Su Xue. Little Su Xue was lively from birth, robust, and with an innate breath of energy within her that was growing stronger. Su Mo was curious, wondering what kind of path she would walk if she began to cultivate. Though now, while she was still too young to start cultivation, they would have to wait until she grew older. After Huang Qingwan completed her confinement period, Su Mo set off with Yu Luonang, riding on He Linger towards Da Shang. The distance from Zheshan to Da Shang was vast. He Linger flew continuously for ten days and nights to reach the destination. Her stamina remained strong thanks to the liquid elixir Su Mo often gave her during breaks. She became so fond of it that she demanded one every hour, much to Yu Luonang’s dismay, as even she didn’t have enough for herself. Upon reaching Da Shang’s borders, Su Mo disguised himself, Yu Luonang, and He Linger as shamans. During his previous simulations in Da Shang, Su Mo had learned some basic facts. Notably, shamans held exceptionally high status. They were the ones who conducted rituals, even for the nobility. With Chang’e’s exact location unknown, Su Mo led Yu Luonang and He Linger to the outskirts of Chaoge City. Seeing Chaoge City, Su Mo prepared to walk into the city with Yu Luonang and He Linger. He also wanted to inquire whether Di Xin was currently indisposed, and Daji was governing. Yet, before they could enter, the city guards stopped them. "By Empress Daji’s order." "During the current vassal homage period." "All shamans must verify their identity before entering Chaoge City!" Curious, Su Mo questioned the guards. "What do you mean?" "Da Shang’s law permits shamans to freely enter any venue. Have you forgotten?" "Understand the consequences of challenging a shaman!" As he spoke, Su Mo circulated his fiery energy. A flame appeared in his palm out of nowhere, raising the surrounding temperature threateningly high. Seeing the menacing heat, the guards dared not hinder them further, kneeling in apology, pleading for Su Mo’s forgiveness. The reason was simple. Genuine shamans with power had become scarce in Da Shang, with many impostors performing ceremonies. Encountering a true shaman, they didn't dare conduct any checks. After successfully entering the city, Su Mo couldn't help but glance towards the palace. At this moment. Daji was likely seated on the queen's throne, welcoming tributes from the vassals. He just wasn’t sure what his next move should be. As He Linger looked around, she frowned at the surroundings. "Is this the capital of Da Shang?" "Why does it look so dilapidated, even less impressive than a small town in the Immortal Realms?" Su Mo responded. "This represents an ancient, primitive dynasty, after all." "Enough talk, let’s find a place to stay!" (End of chapter)