On the way to Shennongjia, I couldn't help but think about the conversation between the evil sacrificial spirit and the Tai Sui in the Yin Corpse Sect.
What is the power of the Origin?
What is the Mountain and Sea Realm?
I had asked the evil sacrificial spirit these questions on the way, but the answer he gave me was that it wasn't the right time yet.
This feeling made me very uncomfortable. Just like Nangong and the old president, it seemed that everyone around me knew what was going on, except for me.
With these complicated thoughts, I didn't talk much on the way. Soon, the car arrived in Hubei. I took another car and went to the Shennongjia scenic area alone.
After leaving for half a year and arriving here, I put those annoying things to one side, and my heart was full of happiness.
It was probably because of the dangerous journey that I had been running for my life. I was eager to find someone close to me to talk to.
That person was probably the closest person to me in this world.
Over the years, I didn't have many people close to me. Tong Tong was the first. I had always treated her as my younger sister. The spirit snake was half a friend to me.
As for the fatty, he was my friend and also my brother who had grown up together with me. Although the mystery from last time still hadn't been solved, I believed from the bottom of my heart that he wouldn't lie to me.
Apart from them, there was only Bi 'an … She was my wife!
Although we hadn't seen each other much and hadn't spoken much, she was still the closest person in my heart.
Whenever I was happy, she was the one I wanted to share with the most. Whenever I was in trouble, she was the one I wanted to talk to the most.
My previous emotional experience was blank, but I knew very well in my heart that this was love.
Sometimes, I felt that I wasn't a good husband. Bi 'an and I didn't spend much time together. Every time we met, we only stayed for one or two days. Then, because of various things, we had to leave in a hurry.
Fortunately, she was considerate and never complained about anything. But because of this, I felt that I had wronged her.
Many times, I had the thought that I wanted to stay with her for a long time.
I didn't care about the Heavenly Master, shaman Qi, or Emperor Ku of the Gao Xin Clan. I wanted to throw everything away and stay here with Bi 'an forever.
But every time I thought about this, there was always an obstacle in my heart that I couldn't get rid of. It was the Lu family.
I have to avenge my parents' blood feud. Most of the times I left, it was for this reason.
But now, the situation seems to be different. In the past, I couldn't see any hope of revenge, so I kept working hard and cultivating until the day I had the strength to overthrow the Lu Clan.
This time, I already had one foot in the Celestial Master Realm. I was confident that I could fight anyone in the Lu Family. With my eyes and the Snake Spirit, although I couldn't guarantee that I could wipe out the Lu Family, I could at least fight them head-on.
Moreover, there was the sacrificial evil spirit. As long as he digested the power, he could crush the entire Lu Family with a single finger!
Now that I had confidence in my heart, my obsession from before had faded a little. This didn't mean that I didn't want to take revenge, but I was no longer in such a rush. I no longer thought about it day and night.
All he had to do was wait for the sacrificial evil spirit to come back and settle everything.
At this moment, I wasn't in a rush for revenge, nor was I in a rush for anything else. So, I had to accompany Tao Wu for a few more days.
When I reached my destination, it was already dusk. The sky was getting dark. Perhaps it was because I was close to home, but I felt nervous. I stood by the riverside and took a few deep breaths before I calmed down.
Just then, a fluorescent light appeared before my eyes. The majestic hall came into view again.
Looking at the familiar words' Fire God Temple 'on the board, I eagerly stepped onto the red stone steps and stepped into the hall.
The red platform, the red seat, everything was the same as before.
This time, Yin Tong didn't appear. I looked around and there was no one in the hall.
I vaguely remembered that the last time I came here, Yin Tong told me that he was the ancestor of the Shang Dynasty, Shang Qi. Then, he disappeared. However, Tao Wu told me that she had never felt his presence.
Just as I was thinking about this, the voice that I had been waiting for a long time entered my ears.
The voice was like the sound of nature, making me feel warm. However, I couldn't help but feel nervous and guilty. Of course, I was mostly happy.
"Husband, you're here."
The one who had spoken was Tao Wu.
She was still smiling sweetly and considerate, without a trace of sadness or worry.
I turned to look. Tao Wu was still wearing her red wedding dress. She was smiling and her eyes were filled with surprise.
"Husband, you'll be back in less than half a year. How was it? Did everything go smoothly outside?"
I pretended to be calm. At this moment, the Heavenly Master and the battle of the witchcraft were nothing compared to the smile of my lovely wife.
"It went smoothly. Everything went smoothly." As I said that, I couldn't help but extend my hand to touch Tao Wu's delicate face.
Tao Wu was a little bashful. She lowered her chin slightly and the light from the fire shone on her face, making her look even more charming.
"Did you miss your husband?"
With the light from the fire, I could see the fine hair on Tao Wu's face and ears, adding to her charm.
"Yes." Tao Wu's chin drooped again.
Looking at the fairy-like beauty in front of me, I couldn't help but recall what she'd said when I'd left the Fire God Temple and she'd taken the initiative to let me lift her veil.
"Although we've never done the deed of husband and wife, our hearts are connected. Husband, can you lift my veil today?"
Even now, my heart couldn't help but flutter when I recalled what she'd said.
Her bashful look was even more alluring. I couldn't help but want to dote on her.
Caressing her cheeks, I couldn't help but say emotionally, "Husband missed you too."
Then, I pressed my lips against hers.
Before I'd come, I'd wanted to say a million things to Tao Wu. However, when I saw Tao Wu, all my words disappeared.
Perhaps, giving my lover a deep kiss was the best thing to say.
Tao Wu probably hadn't expected such an intimate action from me. She lowered her chin even more and her snow-white neck was tinged with pink.
… …
Although we'd been husband and wife for a long time and I didn't reject the 'deed of husband and wife', I didn't rush to do anything after the kiss. I just looked at her with a burning gaze.
Tao Wu was still as shy as a frightened deer. She slightly avoided my hot gaze. After a while, she raised her head to look at me again. Her gaze carried a bit of heartache.
"Did husband suffer any grievances outside these past few months?
You look much more haggard … "
Although I didn't directly participate in the battle at the Corpse Sect, I was also affected. My clothes were inevitably torn and I looked haggard.
I quickly shook my head.
"No, my time outside has been smooth … Let's not talk about that. This time, I plan to stay here for a long time. We'll stay together in this temple."
Hearing my words, Tao Wu was slightly stunned. After a while, she muttered, "Staying together for a long time is naturally good, but …"
"What? You don't want to?"
"How could that be possible? Of course I'm willing. Every day, I hope to be with husband for a hundred years. Staying in this cave every day, I'm always worried that husband will forget Tao Wu …" Tao Wu smiled. There was a hint of melancholy in her voice.
My heart slightly ached. This little fool, staying alone in this desolate cave every day. It was really hard on her.
Thinking of this, I felt even more tender towards her. I couldn't help but scratch Tao Wu's nose and said,
"Fool, you're my wife. Which husband in this world would forget his own wife?
In the past few years, I've always been worried about other things, so I neglected you. Now I understand. Although there are other things, it's more important to cherish the people in front of me.
You're my wife. I won't let you stay alone in this desolate cave anymore. You can't go out, so I came here to accompany you. Unless it's something necessary, I won't go out.
From now on, this will be my home! "
I wasn't stupid. I could clearly feel that many people had ulterior motives for getting close to me. Only Tao Wu. She wholeheartedly wanted to be good to me. She never thought of asking anything from me.
How could I bear to abandon her and go out to pursue those groundless matters?
Moreover, after going out for a thousand miles, although it was a blessing in disguise, my heart was still extremely tired.
At this moment, I said these words. On one hand, I felt very guilty towards the woman who was closest to me. On the other hand, I was tired of the mutual deception outside.
Rather than racking my brains to survive outside, it was better to return here and live in seclusion.
In the eyes of ordinary people, it was only natural for a woman to rely on their husband. However, Tao Wu was overwhelmed by the favor. Her eyes were even slightly misty.
Currently, my realm was already close to that of a Heavenly Master. Adding on the fact that I had cultivated the eighth step of Clear Insight, my eyesight had become even more powerful. Furthermore, Suan Ni's cultivation seemed to have increased as well. In my eyes, he seemed to be even more solid and real.
Previously, I might have had a knot in my heart and always felt that Tao Wu was a ghost bride. However, now that I had experienced so many things, I knew that she was the most important to me. Regardless of whether she was a human or a ghost, it wouldn't change that.
Tao Wu was obviously moved. After a brief silence, she grabbed my hand and clasped her fingers tightly. She said, "With husband's words, Tao Wu will have no regrets even if I die."
I smiled and pulled Tao Wu into my embrace. Smelling the faint fragrance on her body, I pretended to be angry. "Fool, why are you talking about life and death? We still have a long time in the future."
Tao Wu smiled faintly and allowed me to hold her in my embrace. However, she avoided the previous topic and asked, "I can see that husband's cultivation seems to be about to break through to Celestial Master?"
Celestial Master?
I smiled wryly in my heart. Wouldn't I become the dowry of that old witch in Miaojiang?
I only reported the good news and didn't report the bad news. "It's just a short distance away."
The Qilin Gu was one of the two ancestral Gu in Miaojiang. It had the power of the Jiuli God. I believed that Tao Wu, who was only at the Yin God realm, wouldn't be able to break the Qilin Gu.
Moreover, the sacrificial evil spirit would find a way sooner or later. There was no need for me to say it now and make her worry for no reason.
Tao Wu smiled and buried her head in my chest. She seemed to be deep in thought.
I thought she had noticed something and was about to explain. However, Tao Wu suddenly said with a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, "Husband, it's still late. Why don't we go to bed early …"
I lowered my head and saw that Tao Wu, who had a shy face, now had a pink tint to her ears.
I had slept on the same bed with Tao Wu before. However, it was obvious that she didn't just mean it on the surface when she said 'to go to bed'.
Even though I was a beginner, I still understood what was going on.
Husband and wife intercourse was part of the human relationship. I was already prepared for it, so I didn't say anything. I bent down and picked her up, returning to her cave residence.
… …
Tao Wu's body wasn't any different from an ordinary person's.
The next morning, Tao Wu and I both woke up. Currently, my cultivation was close to that of a Celestial Master. On the path of cultivation, not only did I improve my strength, but I also became more tenacious.
There was still a long time in the future. I naturally wouldn't be greedy for a moment of pleasure.
After getting up, Tao Wu and I were more indifferent than yesterday. There seemed to be endless words of love between us. We sat there and talked about our experiences after we parted. Unknowingly, another day had passed.
Beautiful time always seemed so short. With Tao Wu by my side, staying here for a lifetime would only be a flash.
I hugged Tao Wu quietly. I didn't want to let go for even a moment.