Chapter 244: Four Women Gather

Unable to find Yun Zhi Yi, Tu Shan Jiao Jiao shifts her focus, and her gaze lands on Lü Ya.

While watering, Lü Ya seems to feel the abyss's stare, and her body freezes.

Tu Shan Jiao Jiao has already arrived in front of her.

"Thank you, Lü Ya."

But at this moment, Tu Shan Jiao Jiao does not grin mischievously; instead, she thanks her very solemnly and bows deeply.

Startled, Lü Ya immediately supports the other.

"Thank…what for me?"

"Thank you for helping me reach the end."

Tu Shan Jiao Jiao recalls that scene from the dream.

If the Sword Spirit Maiden had not sacrificed her last spirit to help her open the Immortal Gate and ascend to the Immortal Realm, she would have fallen.

Then…

She would no longer be who she is now.

"It's…it's fine."

Lü Ya waves her hands repeatedly.

That was what her past‑life dream self did, making her embarrassed to receive this affection.

But if it were in reality, she would probably do the same as the Sword Spirit.

"From now on, when you talk to us, you don't have to be so cautious; just treat us as ordinary friends."

Tu Shan Jiao Jiao originally intended to tease Lü Ya.

She thinks it over and finds it inappropriate.

The girl is already insecure; teasing Lü Ya in the same way as Yun Baobao might cause psychological harm.

"I…I will."

Lü Ya replies with a dry laugh.

Obviously, she probably won't.

Tu Shan Jiao Jiao doesn't force it; after all, Lü Ya is merely a mortal body, and even the Sword Spirit Maiden's past‑life understanding is insufficient.

Adjusting her mindset will take a period of time.

She smiles and wraps her arm around Lü Ya's shoulder,

"Lü Ya, don't worry. We're good sisters now; we'll share the same husband, share blessings, and when the day comes that I become a wife, you won't have to be a concubine."

"I guarantee you."

Tu Shan Jiao Jiao hits the nail on Lü Ya's heart.

"Really…is it true?"

Lü Ya's initial goal was simply to stay by the young master's side forever, as an unobtrusive maid.

Later, Ye Xue pressured her, asking whether she would become a concubine.

She was thrilled about it for a long time.

From maid to little concubine, she could only dream of this step.

Now, she is to become the primary wife and rise in rank?

"But I…"

Lü Ya had long anticipated this, but thinking of her own condition makes her mood turn bleak.

Tu Shan Jiao Jiao seems to see through Lü Ya's thoughts, "Are you worried about cultivation issues?"

"Mm."

Lü Ya nods, "I'm just a mortal, with only a brief hundred‑year lifespan, but you all are powerful and can stay with the young master for a very long time."

"If you add me into the mix, would that be a spoil‑sport?"

This has been a question Lü Ya has been pondering.

Even if the young master is willing to accept her, she does not want to make him sad because of it.

"Silly girl."

Tu Shan Jiao Jiao chuckles, "Don't forget, in our past life we were already Immortals. Do you know the concept of an Immortal?"

"If the conditions are sufficient, creating a Living World isn't hard."

"What's it matter if you walk the Path of Cultivation?"

"We'll help you resolve it."

Tu Shan Jiao Jiao offers a brief comfort.

Only then does Lü Ya's mood improve considerably.

…

The days that follow become a seemingly discordant yet wonderful three‑person period.

Lü Ya prepares meals every day and invites Tu Shan Jiao Jiao and Yun Zhi Yi to eat together.

Both are very courteous, accompanying Lü Ya for all three daily meals.

This peaceful, tranquil life and the constant companionship greatly ease Lü Ya's anxious mind.

In reality, prejudice against 'cultivators' gradually lessens.

Lü Ya also begins to look forward to the young master's return.

These days last for about half a month.

Lin Chuan has not returned; the one who pushes open the courtyard door again is a stunning woman in a blue dress.

"Yay! Everyone's here."

At the moment they saw Mo Sangyu return, Tu Shan Jiao Jiao's smile shone to the utmost.

"Sangyu, welcome back."

On the stone table, dishes filled with the scent of mortal fireworks were arranged, "Just in time for a feast, come sit quickly."

When the words finished, Tu Shan Jiao Jiao went to Mo Sangyu's side, grabbed her hand, and pulled Sangyu to sit on the stone bench.

"Welcome back, Sangyu."

Yun Zhi Yi also expressed welcome, and Lü Ya, for once, was not shy.

Everyone tacitly did not bring up those past 'small squabbles' again, and stood on the same line.

"Thank you, everyone."

Sangyu, in a blue dress, was exquisitely beautiful and gentle.

Tu Shan Jiao Jiao raised her cup, "Fate has brought us together again; let us celebrate our own rebirth."

"It's good to see you again."

Sangyu also raised her cup.

"I hope there will be no regrets this time."

Yun Zhi Yi smiled.

Lü Ya's eyes reddened, "Thank you all for your tolerance."

At this moment, she truly felt she stood on equal footing with everyone.

The meal lasted a long time.

Even without Lin Chuan, the bonds of fate would keep them from parting.

The four spoke many words, each revealing their own thoughts.

Until a name was mentioned.

Ye Xue!

The four gathered together, each recounting their memories, finally confirming that Ye Xue was not in the past life of the dream.

Mo Sangyu said gravely, "Ye Xue always said she arrived first; could the destiny of the Chuan we are seeking be where Ye Xue resides?"

"Then how should we resolve this?"

Yun Zhi Yi had a sudden headache.

Tu Shan Jiao Jiao thought for a moment, "If we unite against her, would that make it too difficult for the husband?"

Having endured a life's struggle, constantly searching through Reincarnation.

They could understand Ye Xue's state of mind.

If it were them, they would also choose the same course as Ye Xue.

But accepting Ye Xue is not that easy psychologically.

"Um…"

At this moment Lü Ya spoke, "I roughly know something: the life we shared together is the next life after Tianmo Chuan."

"Ye Xue seems to be from the Era of Tianmo Chuan, his only wife."

In that dream's past life of Tianmo Chuan, Lü Ya had long held regrets and did not know what happened later.

Only through Ye Xue's searching, and conversations with the Young Master and the Miss, did she guess some things.

These were things easily guessed.

As for more details, she did not know.

After a long while, Mo Sangyu spoke again, sighing:

"This matter cannot be solved just by our words; ultimately it depends on the husband's will and Ye Xue's own attitude."

Yun Zhi Yi nodded,

"Given the husband's nature, he would never abandon Ye Xue."

All four women present knew what kind of person Lin Chuan was.

Tu Shan Jiao Jiao remained silent; if among the four who could best accept Ye Xue's joining, Lü Ya was the first, then she was the second.

"Compared to Ye Xue, perhaps another matter is more worth our attention."

When Tu Shan Jiao Jiao uttered that sentence, Mo Sangyu and Yun Zhi Yi's complexion slightly changed, and even Lü Ya realized something.

If there is anything more important than this,

there is only one—Bizarre Black Mist!

At the final moment of the dream, the invasion of Bizarre Black Mist remained unresolved, and this world underwent a massive change in the ancient era.

All this may be related to Black Mist.

What else happened in the years that followed?

Perhaps we must wait for Lin Chuan to return to learn a thing or two.