My Silly, Sweet Wife

Things progressed very smoothly.

Hua Xiangrong treasured her beauty and life greatly; ultimately, she succumbed to Ye Guichen’s intimidating presence, cough, cough, and little schemes.

However, Ye Guichen must express gratitude to Mo Changsheng.

If it weren’t for Mo Changsheng’s teachings, how could he have crafted the Qi Boosting Pill?

Moreover, because a large quantity of items damaging to the Dantian needed to be crafted here, namely the Shattered Pill that Gongyang Lang previously consumed, Ye Guichen seized the moment when Mo Changsheng wasn’t paying attention to add a critical ingredient of the Shattered Pill, Gold-eating Grass, into the pill-making process.

This Gold-eating Grass can cause damage to the Dantian, but with controlled tricks, it won’t be as severely damaging as it was for Gongyang Lang.

Nevertheless, even adding this into the Qi Boosting Pill is enough to scare Hua Xiangrong.

This Gold-eating Grass only affects the Dantian when reaching a certain quantity, and currently, the amount Ye Guichen added to the Qi Boosting Pill is insufficient to harm Hua Xiangrong’s Dantian.

But none of that matters, as Hua Xiangrong urgently needs to consume Qi Boosting Pills continuously. Over time, the dose of Gold-eating Grass will gradually increase.

By the time Hua Xiangrong realizes what’s going on, she might already be firmly under Ye Guichen’s control.

By then, Hua Xiangrong would have no choice but to obey him, just like Gongyang Lang.

Of course, Ye Guichen had another layer of intention.

Since his identity was already exposed, the Seven Kings would definitely send people to capture him back.

When the Seven Kings’ men come, whether openly or covertly, they will surely employ various methods.

If masters arrive, Ye Guichen fears his life may be in danger.

Hence, Hua Xiangrong provides an additional layer of protection.

Besides, Ye Guichen also plans to incite conflict among the Seven Kings through Hua Xiangrong, hoping they will fight amongst themselves, allowing him to become the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.

Hehe, Seven Kings, don’t be anxious. I’ll be seeing you soon.

After sending Hua Xiangrong away, Ye Guichen did not leave the dungeon but walked up to Mo Changsheng, wanting to continue learning the Alchemy Technique.

Mo Changsheng allegedly covered his ears, yet he heard everything Ye Guichen said.

”Boy, you, you actually added Gold-eating Grass to the Qi Boosting Pill, you, you...” Mo Changsheng shook his head, feeling that Ye Guichen was too insidious.

”Senior Mo, don’t worry. Once things here are settled, I will definitely find a way to get Hua Xiangrong to set you free.” Ye Guichen said with sincerity.

But Mo Changsheng felt that Ye Guichen was quite frightening: ”Boy, you, you wouldn’t be trying to plot against me too, would you?”

”Senior Mo, look at what you’re saying. You taught me Alchemy, you’re like half a master to me, how could I plot against you?”

”No way! Not teaching!”

Ye Guichen said indifferently, ”Oh, alright then, since you don’t want to teach me, I’ll have Hua Xiangrong get ten or eight swimsuit beauties to dance in front of you every day, suffocate you, how about that?”

Mo Changsheng’s face instantly fell: ”Young Ye, you, you are too much!”

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Meanwhile, after a day and night of searching, Luo Shentong finally found a place named Immortal Destiny Pavilion in a remote corner of the Ghost Market.

Looking up at the desolate entrance and the middle-aged woman inside dozing behind the counter, Luo Shentong felt his spirits lift.

He recalled the first time he accompanied his master to the Ghost Market, where his master had purchased something from Immortal Destiny Pavilion and fell in love at first sight with a woman inside.

That woman seemed to be none other than the owner of this Immortal Destiny Pavilion.

Decades had passed, and Luo Shentong thought Immortal Destiny Pavilion would have long ceased to exist, but now, upon finally arriving, his heart felt a bit lighter.

Luo Shentong’s master wished to speak to the owner here one last time before passing, to express his feelings and settle his heart.

This time, Luo Shentong followed Ye Guichen to the Ghost Market, with the primary goal of fulfilling his master’s last wish.

”I hope my master’s beloved is still here.” Luo Shentong adjusted his clothes, bearing a solemn expression, and stepped into Immortal Destiny Pavilion.

Seemingly aware, the proprietress behind the counter lifted her head to see a Taoist and smiled slightly: ”Looking to buy something? Here, I’m letting fate decide the price, with cultivation techniques, weapons, and some antiques — if something catches your eye, we can discuss the price then.”

Upon entering Immortal Destiny Pavilion, Luo Shentong naturally saw many items on display.

The left side of the counter resembled a bookshelf with various books inside, while the right side housed weapon-like items, almost all eighteen kinds of weapons.

”Ahem, excuse me, is She Xiaohua here?” Luo Shentong felt the name was quite strange, but it was indeed the name of the woman his master fell in love with at first sight.

Upon asking, Luo Shentong felt anxious, fearing a negative response.

The middle-aged woman froze when she heard, hesitating momentarily before replying, ”Why are you looking for She Xiaohua?”

”Uh, I’m here passing a message for Long-bearded Taoist.” Luo Shentong hurriedly took out a book from his backpack, labeled with the words: Chronicle of Monsters.

The book documented many peculiar and strange monsters, though Luo Shentong had never seen any.

This was the book his master had purchased from this shop long ago.

Furthermore, Luo Shentong felt there might really be monsters capable of transforming, even achieving enlightenment.

Most people generally rejected monsters, deeming them evil entities that needed extermination.

But back then, Luo Shentong’s master didn’t share this viewpoint.

He believed both humans and monsters were sentient beings, equal in nature; if a monster is called such and can cultivate towards enlightenment, then there’s significance to its existence.

For this reason, Luo Shentong’s master had spent just one tael of gold to buy this Chronicle of Monsters and passed it onto Luo Shentong after his death.

Luo Shentong didn’t genuinely believe in monsters but treated the book as casual reading.

However, seeing the Chronicle of Monsters book, the middle-aged woman’s pupils slightly contracted, and a dazed expression briefly appeared.

Luo Shentong didn’t notice the momentarily vertical pupils of the middle-aged woman, which quickly returned to normal.

”You’re Long-bearded Taoist’s disciple?” The middle-aged woman’s voice wavered, as she looked up at Luo Shentong.

Luo Shentong respectfully said, ”Yes, I’m here to fulfill my master’s wish.”

”Your master?”

”He’s passed away.” Luo Shentong said softly, ”Is She Xiaohua still here?”

Upon hearing of Long-bearded Taoist’s death, the middle-aged woman’s face showed a hint of sorrow, then she gently shook her head and forced a smile: ”Oh, the original owner was indeed She Xiaohua, but she left more than ten years ago and is now nowhere to be found. I’m truly sorry.”

Luo Shentong’s face also showed disappointment, as he lightly bowed to the middle-aged woman: ”I see, that’s quite a pity.”

He knew his master’s wish was likely unfulfillable.

Luo Shentong lingered no longer, put the Chronicle of Monsters away, and turned to leave.

However, as Luo Shentong departed, the middle-aged woman’s eyes welled with two drops of tears: ”Long-bearded, I didn’t expect you still remember me. Unfortunately, my identity is too sensitive to dare to recognize you. I’ve hidden in this Ghost Market for a hundred years, seeking stability, yet I never imagined you’d leave so soon...”

No one noticed that the middle-aged woman’s legs behind the counter had somehow disappeared, replaced by a long tail.

That appearance was unmistakably a python’s tail.