Chapter 189: You Sold Me?

The Yin-Yang Dual Cultivation Marvelous Art that Hong bragged about, you still haven't used it.

You didn't expect Sangyu to bring it up voluntarily.

"Ahem, Sangyu… um…"

You can't help feeling a bit nervous.

Although you and Sangyu have already been husband and wife, according to Hong, the beauty of the Dual Cultivation Marvelous Art far surpasses ordinary marital life.

It has a somewhat different nature.

"Shouldn't you be happy?"

Sangyu says lightly, "Stop pretending; you've probably been longing for this day for a long time, right?"

"Of course."

You nod in agreement, "This is a good thing for us, and besides we have already been husband and wife, so this is perfectly natural."

"So it was already in place, huh?"

Sangyu's tone gradually becomes off, and she turns and leaves, leaving only one sentence.

"Then I wish you happiness tonight."

After the words, she disappears from sight.

You are left alone, disheveled in the wind.

"What's going on?"

"Shouldn't we be happy together?"

After a brief bewilderment, you finally grasp Sangyu's meaning: this Dual Cultivation Secret Art is something she obtained for you and the Fox Clan Empress!

"Sangyu! Listen to my explanation!"

You panic.

Although you admit you really want to try with the Fox Clan Empress, you understand a woman's mind well.

If you try, you might very well die.

You catch up with Sangyu.

She is under the mulberry-elm tree on Initial Mountain, silently swinging on the side near the cliff.

"Sangyu, listen to my explanation."

You say bitterly, "It was my misunderstanding; I thought you were referring to you and me, and that there is no such relationship between me and the Fox Clan Empress."

Sangyu blinks, "I know, but I have already promised her."

"You sold me?"

So the deal between Sangyu and the Fox Clan Empress was your body?

"I also have dignity, okay?"

Sangyu retorts, "During the Tribulation Transcendence Battle, did you know what I said to the Fox Clan Empress?"

You recall the scene at that time.

Before you boldly faced death against the Heavenly Tribulation, the previously uncooperative Sangyu had a brief exchange with the Fox Clan Empress.

You have always been curious about what they said.

It is only because of Yun Baobao's death that you have been unwilling to bring up those events.

So at that time Sangyu already sold you?

Seeing you remain silent, Sangyu continues, "At that time the Fox Clan Empress asked me whether, if she were willing to shield you from tribulation, I would accept her becoming your wife together."

"I said I would back then."

"Actually I didn't want to share you with anyone; I only wanted to keep you to myself."

"But fate is such; compared to monopolizing a dead you, I would rather see you living properly."

"I owe Yun, and also owe the Fox Clan Empress; everything stems from my not being strong enough, and it is still the case now."

Sangyu pours out her heartfelt words.

You feel the entanglement in her words, the turbulence in her emotions, and the helplessness in her expression.

"You may go, I won't be angry."

Sangyu turns her head away, no longer looking at you.

You recall a sentence Hong once said.

When a woman says she won't be angry, she is already angry.

Hong also said, "There are many ways to coax a woman, but the most practical one is always just one."

What is the reason Hong can make three thousand wives and concubines in his rear courtyard obedient and content?

Because he possesses the ability to distribute rain and dew equally, caring for everyone properly.

When everyone is full, naturally they won't quarrel over trivial matters.

You think this method may not suit Sangyu, yet you really want to try.

"Aren't you leaving yet?"

Seeing you unresponsive, Sangyu says irritably.

You say softly, "It's pitiful that you're alone here; seeing you like this makes my heart ache, I want to stay with you."

Sangyu, a bit spiteful, asks, "What? You still want me to play with you all together?"

"No… not at all."

You have that slight thought, but you dare not voice it.

"Hmph! I don't want to deal with you!"

Sangyu leaps, jumping toward the cliff below.

You keep chasing.

She runs away! You chase! She has clipped wings and cannot fly!

After a tug of war, you embrace each other, reliving the wonderful memories of the barbaric era.

You both discuss the Yin-Yang Supreme Marvelous Method that Hong has researched.

It really works!

When the sun rises, Sangyu's Qi diminishes a lot.

Sangyu snuggles in your arms, "I think I know how to conceive a little baby of ours."

She rarely wears a sweet smile, like a petite wife, with unprecedented tenderness.

That cold, aloof presence has vanished without a trace, as if she has become a completely different person.

"I feel it too."

You are equally delighted by this change.

When both you and Sangyu possess Perfect Body, you are like water and fire that cannot coexist, unable to merge according to natural law to conceive new life.

Sangyu once felt lost over this and was very angry.

You both tried many methods, all to no avail.

Now that such a change is possible, how could we not be thrilled?

You don't know whether this is caused by your loss of Perfect Body, or by the Yin-Yang Secret Art created by Hong.

Or perhaps it involves both.

But regardless, for you and Sangyu this is good news.

Holding Sangyu, you whisper, "Shall we try a few more times?"

"No."

Sangyu shakes her head, "The situation is urgent; we cannot indulge in romance, there are more important matters awaiting us!"

"Moreover, a great war is about to erupt; bearing a baby would be extremely dangerous for us."

"We cannot let a child be born into suffering; we should create the best possible environment for the child."

Though Sangyu calms down, her reason remains.

You also do not force it.

Sangyu's words are not without merit; you don't want a child to be born into turmoil.

"Let's go back."

You take Sangyu's hand and return to the Initial Mountain.

Sangyu hands you a scroll, "This records the insights of many strong members of the Sangyu Tribe when they deduced the Qi Refining Practitioner Ninth Realm; we are not far from achieving that realm."

"If I don't return, you... sob!"

You block Sangyu's mouth, preventing her from continuing.

"You said we would win."

You also believe that the Human Race will not fall here!

After a long while, Sangyu pushes you aside, "Alright, you go quickly; the Fox Clan Empress is still waiting for you."