Time flew by, and three years had passed.
Since Su Wan'er married the Toad Spirit, his life had undergone a tremendous transformation.
Secretly casting spells, Su Wan'er ensured that every time the Toad Spirit ventured into the mountains, he returned laden with treasures, and the game he hunted always fetched a good price.
Not only that, but Su Wan'er also utilized her demonic powers to help the Toad Spirit improve the soil and cultivate medicinal herbs.
The quality of the Toad Spirit's herbs was exceptional, quickly establishing him as a renowned supplier in the area.
In just three short years, the Toad Spirit had transformed from an ordinary hunter into a well-known wealthy merchant.
The villagers often remarked that the Toad Spirit had struck it lucky by marrying such a prosperous wife.
The Toad Spirit himself felt that ever since marrying Su Wan'er, his fortune had soared to new heights.
Little did he know that all of this was the result of Su Wan'er's silent efforts.
...
Meanwhile, in a dark and damp forest.
A bloated Toad Spirit, covered in warts, was struggling to crawl.
Indeed, this Toad Spirit was Zhao Lina, who had been injured by Su Wan'er.
Years ago, Zhao Lina was severely injured by Su Wan'er's Light Blade, causing her demonic power to diminish drastically. She could no longer transform into human form and had been in seclusion for the past three years, nursing her wounds.
"Damn you, Su Wan'er! It's all your fault that I ended up like this!"
Zhao Lina's heart was filled with resentment. "I will have my revenge! You will suffer as I have suffered, and I will make you pay for this pain!"
"Ah... ah..."
Suddenly, a pained moan echoed nearby.
Zhao Lina looked up to see a young woman lying by the roadside, struggling in agony.
The woman was ragged and haggard, clearly having encountered some misfortune.
A glint of malice flashed in Zhao Lina's eyes.
"Ah, what a perfect opportunity!"
Zhao Lina knew that her spiritual power was weakened and she couldn't confront Su Wan'er directly.
But she could possess someone else and use them as a weapon!
"Ha ha ha..."
Zhao Lina let out a strange laugh, opening her mouth wide as she lunged toward the woman.
...
A few days later, at the Lin family's doorstep.
A young woman dressed in coarse cloth stood timidly at the entrance, her delicate features betraying a hint of anxiety.
“Excuse me, is Toad Spirit home?”
Her voice was soft, laced with apprehension as if she feared disturbing the household.
Toad Spirit was in the courtyard sorting herbs when he heard the voice. He looked up and was instantly taken aback upon seeing the woman standing at the door.
“Ning Yu?!”
Toad Spirit exclaimed in surprise, recognizing her immediately.
This woman was none other than Qu Ningyu, his childhood sweetheart.
“Toad Spirit, brother!”
Qu Ningyu's eyes sparkled with surprise upon seeing the Toad Spirit.
“It’s really you! Ning Yu! You… you’re back!”
The Toad Spirit excitedly rushed forward and grabbed Qu Ningyu's hand.
“Toad Spirit, I… I’m back. On my way home, I encountered robbers, and my father and mother… they were… they were killed… What am I going to do alone from now on?”
“Now, you are the closest person to me.”
Qu Ningyu's voice trembled, her eyes glistening with tears, looking so pitiful that it tugged at the heartstrings.
The Toad Spirit felt a surge of desire to hold her in his arms and comfort her, but fearing she might think him a lecher, he held back.
“Don’t worry, I’m here for you. I’ll take good care of you. If you don’t mind, you can stay at my house from now on.”
“Really? I heard you’ve already married. Will your wife be unhappy if I move in?” Qu Ningyu wiped her tears away with her sleeve and looked at the Toad Spirit.
“She won’t mind. She’s a very kind person. She knows you have no home to return to and will definitely agree.” The Toad Spirit said gently.
“In that case, thank you, Toad Spirit.” A faint smile appeared on Qu Ningyu's lips.
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