In the hall, the other women eventually left, leaving only Shenwu Qing and Shenwu Youluan to talk. The latter pressed her hand against her forehead and said, "So that's what happened."
They remained there for a long time, talking about Yun Wuji and everything that had occurred. Shenwu Qing explained everything to her honestly, telling her exactly what she went through.
How she met Yun Wuji, how he helped her remove the curse, and how the two became a couple were all things she explained. She also told her the real story behind the hero saving the beauty moment, making it clear that the whole thing was something Yun Wuji arranged simply because he was interested in them.
"Are you upset?" Shenwu Qing asked, examining her expression. Before speaking to her, she had already discussed this with Yun Wuji, and he did not mind at all. He never planned to hide anything. The reason he created that whole scenario was simply to approach them.
Given their previous circumstances, doing it the normal way would have been troublesome and far too time-consuming, so he chose a quicker approach instead.
"Why should I?" Shenwu Youluan lowered her hand and answered calmly, "I am more surprised than upset. Yun Wuji may have done something like that, but his motive was not malicious, and he never meant any harm. On the contrary, everything he did was for the benefit of both of us and the entire kingdom."
She was surprised by how everything turned out and felt a bit disappointed that their meeting was not some stroke of fate that brought them together. It was all part of his plan.
But when she looked at it in a more optimistic way, it seemed fate really was at work, since it still brought them together and pushed Yun Wuji to go through all that trouble just to get close to her.
Women like to fantasize and romanticize things like fate and destiny.
'To think that someone as great as him would defeat a True God just because he was after my body and heart. Mmm, this feeling... my heart is fluttering!' Shenwu Youluan subconsciously placed her hand on her chest as her lips curled into a faint smile.
It had been over ten thousand years since she felt any real appreciation from a man. For a long time, she rarely interacted with men at all, and whenever she did, it was only for a short moment. Every one of them treated her like the plague, completely unwilling to be involved with her in any way.
It had been so long that she almost forgot she was a woman, let alone a beautiful one. So it was only natural for her to feel this happy and excited now that she learned someone like Yun Wuji, who was not only blessed with talent and power but also an unmatched appearance, had actually been trying to pursue her for her body.
She was immensely grateful to him for helping her get rid of the curse, and even more so for saving her daughter and defeating that insane woman. She felt not a trace of resentment toward him for the way he had approached them.
Gratitude, combined with the unclear feelings she had developed for him over the past month she spent with him, made her heart beat rapidly. It was like discovering that your secret crush had a crush on you, too.
"I am glad you understand this. Yun Wuji is the greatest man to have ever existed in this wretched world. He is far too good for this world to deserve him," Shenwu Qing said, her face glowing with joy and excitement as she nodded. Caught up in her excitement, she reached out and took Shenwu Youluan's hand while speaking.
Knowing Yun Wuji's origins, that he came from the illusory Eternal Pure Land and was its ruler, she was certain this filthy world was far beneath him.
She also felt that he was far too good for this place. For him to voluntarily descend here just to save it and its inhabitants showed that he was truly the greatest Saint this universe could ever have, yet it did not deserve him. Compared to him, that Abyssal Monarch, who appeared kind and transcendent but was secretly destroying the world, was nothing more than a vile, plain hypocrite.
Yun Wuji's flaw, which wasn't really a flaw and, in her belief, was actually a virtue, was his immense lust. But a man who isn't lustful isn't truly a man, right? Especially a great man like Yun Wuji.
All Divine Regents have tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of concubines and just as many children. Compared to them, Yun Wuji was far too tame.
'Thinking like this, it seems Yun Wuji needs to work a bit harder. He can't lose to those losers!' Shenwu Qing suddenly frowned as she thought about it. 'There are so many beautiful women in this kingdom, thanks to that crazy woman Shenwu Yanye. Should I help him expand his harem?' She began plotting ways to grow his harem all on her own.
"Yes, he is indeed a great man," Shenwu Youluan said, taken aback by her radical words. She did not find them strange, though. For a long time, she had also believed Yun Wuji was a king among men, akin to a Saint. Even if he had some flaws, they were insignificant compared to his greatness.
"In that case, we need to do something for him," Shenwu Qing said, satisfied with her answer. Her face lit up with a bright smile as she turned and grabbed her hand, pulling her along. "Come with me."
"Where?" Shenwu Youluan asked, taken aback by her sudden request. She still had many matters to attend to. After all, Yun Wuji had dumped all the work on her.
"You'll know soon," Shenwu Qing replied vaguely.
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"I'll return in a few months when everything settles." On the other side, after speaking with Helian Lingzhu and Meng Xuanjue to tell them that Shenwu Yanye was gone and that the Eternal Light Kingdom of God now belonged to him, he ended the conversation.
Yun Wuji sat cross-legged and began refining the Divine Power within him. Suddenly, his eyes snapped open, and his attention turned to the Sky Poison Pearl. He noticed someone moving stealthily. She slipped past the sleeping You'er and Hong'er, picked up more than five pieces of cake, and then slowly flew away while munching on one of them.
"Li Suo? What are you doing?!" Yun Wuji had a wonderful look on his face. Is this what a freaking Creation Goddess should be doing? Stealing a little girl's food?
"Ehh?! Wuji?!" Li Suo froze, frightened by his voice, cake cream smeared across her mouth. "This... this isn't what it looks like!"
She wanted to throw the cake away, but she couldn't bring herself to waste such precious, delicious food. Her face bright red, she stammered, "I... I can explain this!"
With Yun Wuji's cultivation rising, Li Suo's body also recovered remarkably. By now, she had regained over 80% of her former self and was no longer the shadowy figure she had been at the beginning. A significant part of her features was now visible, revealing her absurdly beautiful face. With her recovery, she could also enjoy Yun Wuji's food and savor the otherworldly delicacies he prepared.
Just like everyone else, she became addicted to it in no time. But to her misfortune, she was living with a shameless woman like Hei Xiaolian, who always hogged the majority of the food, leaving Li Suo with very little. The only food Hei Xiaolian did not touch or dare not to touch was You'er's.
"Yeah, I know, it must be a misunderstanding," Yun Wuji said blankly. He knew that he and Hei Xiaolian had a significant influence on her, but he hadn't expected it to be this strong.
Fuck, at this rate, Li Suo would soon become a second Hei Xiaolian!
"No! Listen to my explanation!" Li Suo's face went pale at the thought. He was clearly just giving her lip service. At this rate, her impression in his eyes would drop to the lowest level. She would become like Hei Xiaolian to him! That was unacceptable!
"I told you, I understand. I completely understand. Don't worry," Yun Wuji said with a weak smile, nodding calmly to give her an assuring look. Before leaving, he added, "Next time, if you want some, just ask me. Don't take You'er's."
"I still have something else to do. I won't talk to you anymore."
With that, Yun Wuji retracted his senses from the Sky Poison Pearl.
"Wait! Let me tell you something! Let me tell you something!" Li Suo's expression completely crumbled as she shouted, trying to stop him. Unfortunately, Yun Wuji ignored her. Staring ahead, she slumped onto the green floor and whispered, "It's over! It's completely over! He must think I am a shameless glutton!"
"My image! The image of the Creation Goddess of Life is completely gone!"
"It is all because of these!" Li Suo stared at the cake in her hand, whispering in resentment. Opening her lips, she took another bite. "No, it is not the food's fault! Food this delicious cannot be at fault!" Even in this situation, she could not bring herself to let go of it.
Finishing a piece, she picked up another and continued eating, tears sliding down her face. "It's just a misunderstanding, yes, just a misunderstanding! I can clarify it later."
The scene of the dignified Creation Goddess of Life eating while crying was both funny and heartbreaking. Too bad no one was there to witness it.
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"Phew! That surprised me! But it was hilarious though!" Yun Wuji chuckled loudly as he stood up from his spot. After what had happened, he was no longer in the mood to cultivate. He wanted to take a walk to clear his mind before returning to cultivation.
"Qing'er and Youluan?" He had only walked a few steps when he suddenly sensed the auras of the two of them approaching him.
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