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Aunt, are you sure you're not talking about Ginseng Fruit? But shouldn't the fruit be eaten raw? Why make a soup? However, I heard it's good for children, so Tang Zisu still lifted the bowl to her lips.
The pungent smell hit Tang Zisu's nose, and her stomach churned. She pinched her nose and held the bowl away. “Aunt, what did you put in this? It smells terrible.”
Fat Cook took the bowl, sniffed it, and said, “I just added some seasoning leaves. Don't people usually do this?”
“How much did you put in?” Tang Zisu suddenly felt an ominous premonition.
Fat Cook waved her fingers. “Not much, just Sage, Mint, Dill, Sichuan Pepper Leaf…”
Tang Zisu felt even more nauseous. Aunt, are you sure you're making soup and not brewing poison? With this mix of flavors, you should drink it yourself!
Tang Zisu chuckled, “Aunt, you should drink it. Look at your age; who knows if you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or high blood sugar? You should drink it to replenish yourself.”
Fat Cook replied, “How can I do that? This was specially instructed by Ming Wang for you; I wouldn't dare.”
“It’s fine; if I don’t say anything, no one will know. You say this Auspicious Fruit is so Precious. For a mere mortal like me to drink it would be a waste. If you drink it, who knows how much your power might increase! You might even become hundreds of years younger, beautifying and slimming down at the same time. Just think about it; it can't get any better than that! Go on, drink up!”
Fat Cook was swayed by Tang Zisu's words and finally lifted the bowl to gulp it down under Tang Zisu's eager gaze. Tang Zisu sighed in relief; Black Bear Aunt, well done! It really is delicious!
After packing a few changes of clothes, Tang Zisu said to Fat Cook, “Aunt, I think there's a mouse in my room. It often comes out to gnaw on the table legs. I'm going to take a shower; can you help me chase it away?”
Fat Cook nodded quickly. “Don’t worry, Tang Zisu. If they say it's one mouse, I'll catch a whole nest of them! Also, don’t call me Aunt. I'm only five hundred years old! Call me by my name—I'm called Cuihua.”
Tang Zisu winked at her, "Alright, Cuihua, bring out the pickled vegetables!"
After Tang Zisu left, Cuihua took a broom and poked around the house looking for mice. Instead of finding any mice, she stumbled upon a pile of cosmetics and silk flowers.
Her thick palm picked up a small lipstick case, and suddenly an ambitious idea struck her. She sat in front of the mirror to shape her eyebrows and apply powder, with large blobs of blush on each cheek. She made a flirtatious face at the mirror, revealing her blood-red lips, and suddenly missed her partner, Xiong Da, intensely.
Cuihua and Xiong Da had once lived in a beautiful urban jungle. One day, Xiong Da's brother, Xiong Er, came over drunk and criticized his brother for being unsuccessful. Xiong Er was doing well under the Bull Demon King’s command, which spurred Xiong Da to follow him to Flame Mountain. Meanwhile, Cuihua was left alone at home. As a lonely woman longing for her husband, her desire grew stronger. Cuihua felt hot all over; the parts of her body that hadn’t touched makeup were even redder than those that had. She twisted her plump waist, humming as she loosened her belt and took off her clothes—her figure was quite something.
But she still felt hot—not just hot but empty. Handsome men flashed through her mind like a revolving lantern: the stunning Ming Wang, the drop-dead gorgeous Wolf King, the dazzlingly cool Tiger King, and the pale yet striking Horse Abdomen. She liked them all and wanted to take them home.
Wait a minute; this was a Divine Horse situation. Why was it that among all these men, there was no sign of Xiong Da? Was this leading to infidelity? Had their long time together turned love into something as mundane as paying taxes? She really couldn’t love anymore!
Cuihua was struggling with these thoughts when the door creaked open. The handsome Horse Abdomen walked in and was taken aback upon seeing Cuihua with two fabric bags hanging from her chest. He stammered, "Uh, I'm sorry, I must have entered the wrong room."
Cuihua didn’t hear what he said; she only saw his pale face, bright eyes, and vividly red beauty mark. She shouted, "Handsome guy, save me!" and lunged at Horse Abdomen.
Horse Abdomen's head hit the ground hard as he was overwhelmed by Cuihua's robust body pressing down on him. Stars danced before his eyes from the impact; he felt both nauseous and furious.
Cuihua found comfort in his lower body temperature. She straddled Horse Abdomen's waist with her pillar-like thighs while flames of desire ignited within her. At that moment, she wanted to sing: "You are my little apple; no matter how much I love you, it’s never too much. Your rosy cheeks warm my heart and light up my life."
Horse Abdomen had never experienced such treatment before; he gritted his teeth and tried to push Cuihua off him. But Cuihua was already consumed by desire; all she could think about was Horse Abdomen's handsome appearance. Today, if she didn’t strip him down to his skin and bones, she wouldn’t forgive herself for wearing this bear skin.
Inside Horse Abdomen's room, a fierce battle over pants was underway while outside the door, Po Jun collided with Lang Ye.
Lang Ye was surprised to see Po Jun. "What are you doing here?"
Po Jun snorted, "And what about you?"
Lang Ye raised the grapes in his hand. "I brought fruit for Tang Zisu. It's from the Western Regions, quite rare."
Po Jun smirked, "If I didn't know better, I'd think you were the child's father."
Lang Ye kicked Po Jun in the backside. "Shut up! You can't just say things like that."
Po Jun retaliated with a kick of his own, grabbed a grape, and tossed it into his mouth. "Why are you getting so worked up? Kong Xuan might not admit it, but there has to be someone or some creature who is the child's father. Could it be you?"
"Get lost, little kitty. Keep talking like that and I'll castrate you. But I'm curious why you're here. Do you want to get involved too?"
Lang Ye squinted, leaning in close to Po Jun's ear with a mischievous grin.
Po Jun kicked open the door. "I'm here to watch a good show."
And indeed, it was a good show. Lang Ye and Po Jun exchanged glances; after living for thousands of years, they had never seen such an entertaining spectacle.
A bear with a face smeared in red and white was straddling Bai Xi's waist, tugging at his pants. Horse Abdomen had never looked so disheveled, one hand clutching his tattered waistband while the other pushed against the bear's large front pocket. He was no longer the carefree little creature who didn't care about clothes.
Lang Ye's eyes sparkled with excitement as he nudged Po Jun's side. "Is this the good show you wanted to see? When did you become so twisted?"
Tiger's Eye was somewhat confused about the current situation. He glanced at Lang Ye, frowning.
Seeing them, Horse Abdomen's face turned crimson as he shouted, "Get her off! This woman has gone mad."
Lang Ye whistled loudly, "Not bad, little monster, keep it up. This black bear may be a bit dark, fat, and old, but at least she has a passion for you. Don't let her down. Do you want me to lay out a blanket for you two?"
As Lang Ye spoke, Cuihua was naturally drawn to his voice. Horse Abdomen took the opportunity to press his leg against her soft belly. She rolled off him in pain, and Horse Abdomen quickly stood up with a flip.
At this moment, Cuihua's eyes were glazed over. Instinctively, she grabbed Lang Ye's leg. Lang Ye just laughed at Horse Abdomen's predicament, but unexpectedly, Cuihua pulled him down to take Horse Abdomen's place on the ground.
Cuihua howled as she clawed at Lang Ye, her long claws like knives leaving bloody scratches on his neck and chest.
This time, Lang Ye realized just how heavy this bear was. He rolled his eyes in exasperation and howled like a wolf, "Hurry up, little kitty, Little Monster, give me a hand!"
Tiger's Eye was amused to death; he clapped and laughed heartily, "Lang Ye, this show is only good because you're personally involved."
"Come on, you would perform even better," Lang Ye said as he struggled to free himself from Cuihua but instead pulled Tiger's Eye closer. Tiger's Eye was too busy laughing at Lang Ye to notice that he had also fallen into the trap; now he was lying on top of Cuihua, forming a sandwich with a tiger, a bear, and a wolf.
The scene became chaotic; instead of getting up quickly, Lang Ye and Tiger's Eye continued to wrestle with Cuihua. Poor Cuihua felt the fire inside her burning her heart and organs while being tossed around like a punching bag by the two of them until she was dizzy and overwhelmed.
Horse Abdomen stood by the window with his pants held up. At first, he didn't understand what was happening but gradually began to see the pattern and watched the spectacle unfold.
Thus later poetry captured it well: "You watch the scenery from the bridge; those watching the scenery are looking at you from the building. The bright moon decorates your window; you decorate others' dreams. The black wolf wants to see Little Monster's performance; meanwhile, the watching tiger is observing the wolf. In the end, they are all watched by Little Monster in return—retribution comes in an instant."
Kong Xuan and Liya were walking this way, faintly hearing some noise. He frowned and asked, "What sound is that?"
Liya's face and heart were sweetly smiling, but she was resolute in two directions: "I wonder what Miss Tang Zisu is doing? Brother Xuan, I've thought it through. If you like her, I don't mind you keeping her by your side. I will get along with her and serve you together."
Kong Xuan raised an eyebrow and smiled: "Liya is truly magnanimous. But rest assured, even if she is by my side, she will be a slave and cannot be compared to you."
"Look at what you're saying. Anyway, I don't care how you treat her; you must have me in your heart." Liya stopped, pouted, and wrapped her arms around Kong Xuan's waist with an innocent yet shameless expression.
Kong Xuan pinched her nose: "I never keep you in my heart; I keep you right here." He took her hand and placed it on his abdomen.
Liya pulled away as if scalded, then leaned against Kong Xuan like a boneless figure, her delicate little fists gently pounding on his chest: "Brother Xuan is the worst! I'm not talking to you anymore."
Kong Xuan took the opportunity to give her a light slap on the backside: "Let's go see what's ahead."
The two walked one after the other, unable to see each other's faces. At this moment, Liya had a calculating look, smiling sinisterly, while Kong Xuan's face was cold as if he had just emerged from Snowy Mountain.
As they reached the door, the noise inside grew louder. Liya looked back at Kong Xuan in confusion, and he coldly replied, "Let's go in and take a look."
Upon seeing Kong Xuan, Lang Ye grinned lewdly: "Kong Xuan, come here quickly! The little kitty wants to play bondage."
Breaking Army was adjusting his belt and roared, "Get lost, black dog."
Kong Xuan surveyed the three disheveled men in the room and gasped: "You three? This is unbelievable."
Lang Ye: ……
Po Jun: ……
Horse Abdomen: ……
"Wuwu, Wuwu." Black Bear Cuihua let out a painful sound from her mouth, which had been blocked.
Kong Xuan looked down and realized that such a shocking and impactful target had gone unnoticed by him. He asked, "Is it not the three of you, but rather the three of you against her?"
Tang Zisu entered with her wet hair, and upon seeing the chaotic scene in front of her, she was taken aback. "Are you all planning a group activity?"
Damn, they really are a family; their thoughts are just as impure as Kong Xuan's. Can they still play happily together?
Amidst the noisy chatter, Kong Xuan smashed a table with his palm, finally bringing silence to the room. With a strong boss-like aura, he coldly said, "All of you get out!"
In an instant, the place was completely cleared out; even those who were caught with their pants down left without a trace. Only Kong Xuan and Liya remained in the room.
"Liya, you go back first."
At this moment, Liya's face was grim; she could barely suppress her inner anger. With Kong Xuan's words, she turned and walked out.
In a secluded spot, she struck the rockery with her palm. How could this happen? That scoundrel managed to escape again.
Outside, the three and a half men were at a loss on how to handle Cuihua, who had become a hot potato. She was left gasping for breath after being toyed with, yet the fire in their hearts had not been extinguished, and they lamented her pitiful state.
Breaking Army said, "It seems she has been drugged; we need to cool her down."
Lang Ye glanced sideways at Breaking Army and suggested, "How about we let the little kitty sacrifice herself to give her some relief?"
Breaking Army replied, "Why not you? You all have the same taste; you would definitely be a match."
Lang Ye: You...
Suddenly, both of them turned their gazes towards Horse Abdomen. Horse Abdomen turned pale with fear and, in a moment of strength, grabbed Cuihua and threw her into the well. Splash! A huge wave splashed all over his face.
Lang Ye and Breaking Army exchanged glances for three seconds. "How could we not think of such a simple and direct method?"
Horse Abdomen: Hehehe!!!
Lang Ye suddenly shouted, "That well? Is it the one we drink from?"
Breaking Army touched his chest and said, "It seems so."
Damn, now we even have to give up water; life as wolves and tigers will be miserable!
Inside the house, Kong Xuan reached out and pulled Tang Zisu into his embrace, taking the cloth from her hand to dry her hair. Tang Zisu turned away and struggled, but Kong Xuan trapped her legs between his thighs and softly said, "Don't move."
Tang Zisu felt a warmth in her eyes, and tears began to fall.
Kong Xuan lowered his head and used his lips to kiss away her tears. "Silly Goose, why are you crying?"
A thousand words surged in her heart, blocking her throat like a dam, and after a long pause, Kong Xuan sighed softly, "You don't need to say anything; I understand."
You understand? What do you understand? You understand that the child is yours, yet you still treat me like I’m worthless?
Kong Xuan didn’t explain what he understood but said, "I am going to marry Liya."
Marry? Ming Wang and the Celestial Maiden, a perfect match of wealth and beauty—congratulations!
Kong Xuan continued without looking into Tang Zisu's eyes, "As long as you want to stay by my side, I won’t care whose child it is. We can still be like before; it’s just that Liya will be Ming Wang’s wife, and you will be the concubine."
What does it mean to be a concubine? To live in a house next door, listening to your walls while picking up her leftovers? Kong Xuan, I live in a monogamous society; I look down on your sordid and barbaric ways. As my heart ached, my mind became a chaotic void without joy or sorrow. Then came an unexpected lightness as Tang Zisu smiled brightly, her brows and eyes lively, radiating like blooming flowers, yet her gaze was filled with an indescribable desolation.
Tang Zisu's voice was hollow. "No, I cannot accept such kindness. Ming Wang, please let me go; I wish you both eternal happiness and many descendants."
"Tang Zisu." Kong Xuan held her shoulders. "It's not what you think. I don’t like Liya at all. But the demon realm has been neglected for so many years and is severely weakened. I have no other choice; to gain the light of the sun and moon, I must reconcile with the heavenly court. My marriage to Liya is merely a condition for that reconciliation. I don’t care who the father of the child is; can’t you take a step back?"
Tang Zisu indeed took a step back. She felt an emptiness in her chest but didn’t feel any pain; perhaps her heart had died along with his words! "I do care about who the father of the child is. His father is Horse Abdomen; please, Ming Wang, kindly let our family of three go!"
Kong Xuan raised his hand as if to strike her. She lifted her chin defiantly, her face pale and translucent, yet the corners of her mouth held a smile—more like an unassailable pride that demanded respect.
Kong Xuan clenched his fists tightly. "You will never leave me in your lifetime. I won't allow it."
"Then what about death? Can you control life and death, Ming Wang?" Tang Zisu pressed on, and Kong Xuan felt cornered. "Your life and death are in my hands."
"Is that so? Then why are you afraid to look me in the eye? Look at me and say it, Kong Xuan." Kong Xuan still wouldn't meet Tang Zisu's gaze. He pushed her away and nearly fled the room, while Tang Zisu watched him from a distance, sitting down heavily on the ground.
Three days later, Kong Xuan's wedding took place.
The entire demon realm was transformed; although dark, it sparkled with pearls and crystals everywhere. The red carpet outside the hall seemed to stretch all the way to the horizon, connecting with the sun.
The hall was already filled with guests, many from both the divine and demonic realms came to congratulate him. Kong Xuan stood among the crowd, dressed in bright red, a color so mundane yet stunning on him.
All eyes were on him; whether they could see the bride was no longer important. A Ming Wang like this was not something one could just glimpse; one had to be worthy!
No one from Kong Xuan's family attended; they only sent gifts. His father, the Phoenix, had long since undergone several rebirths, and their relationship had grown almost nonexistent. His brother was currently in the human realm, and he hadn't informed him about his marriage. After all, everyone lived their own lives; what was there to say?
Lang Ye sneaked over to Kong Xuan's side, avoiding the guests as he whispered, "Are you really going through with this?"
Kong Xuan cupped his hands toward the guests while quietly replying, "It's too late for that now. Is there any point?"
"I'm telling you, Tang Zisu hasn't left her room or eaten anything for a whole day."
"That's because she's not hungry; she'll have to adapt sooner or later."
Kong Xuan threw down a remark and returned to the crowd.
Suddenly, drums and music filled the air as petals danced everywhere.
A blanket covered in Red Flowers spread across the horizon, and four white Divine Horses pulled a luxurious carriage that approached.
Kong Xuan smiled, soared into the sky to greet it.
Before the carriage even landed, Kong Xuan had already embraced someone out of it. As the two descended like red clouds before the guests, everyone erupted into applause.
Liya, dressed in a bright red gown and veil, with her phoenix crown shimmering atop her head, looked at Kong Shen through the beaded curtain of her crown. Regardless of their motives or skepticism about this marriage, everyone present smiled at the scene.
Except for Tang Zisu.
She watched them from behind layers of people as they held hands, united in their vows.
Her ears rang like a deafening roar as Tang Zisu stared blankly at their exchange.
For the third time, they did not bow. Instead, Liya turned to Kong Xuan and said, "Brother Xuan, today we become husband and wife. Shouldn't you give me a gift?"
Kong Xuan laughed heartily, "Liya, everything I have is yours. What more do you want?"
"I want----" Liya surveyed the crowd and declared, "I want this woman's life."
Liya looked up, and even through the beaded curtain, she knew her expression would not be one of shyness. Her finger pointed towards Tang Zisu in the crowd, speaking of taking a life as if asking for a piece of candy.
Kong Xuan narrowed his phoenix eyes, exuding an air of elegance and grace. "But didn't you say the other day that you could tolerate her? Why are you going back on your word?"
Liya smiled slightly at him. "Because I hate her. I don't like her; she almost destroyed the Demon Realm. I can't trust a woman like that to be around you, Brother Xuan. Do you think my reasons are sufficient?"
Kong Xuan nodded. "Sufficient. Alright, then I'll kill her."
Upon hearing this, Tang Zisu nearly fell to the ground, supported by a strong hand that shook its head at her.
"That woman is over there; go kill her." Liya pointed at Tang Zisu, drawing everyone's attention to her.
Just moments ago, some were speculating that Liya was overly jealous, but upon seeing Tang Zisu, it became clear to everyone why Liya wanted to kill her—she looked so much like her husband's former lover; wasn't that reason enough for her to die?
Kong Xuan frowned slightly and asked Liya, "Are you sure you want to see blood today?"
Liya replied with a smile, "Since the wedding dress is red, why shouldn't there be blood?"
Kong Xuan said no more. He stepped forward slowly, and people parted to create a clear path for him and Tang Zisu.
From a distance, Tang Zisu asked, "You want to kill me?"
Kong Xuan nodded slightly, remaining silent.
Tang Zisu also nodded, "Then you come, and I will hate you in the Underworld."
Horse Abdomen stood in front of Tang Zisu, his face filled with menace.
Kong Xuan said, "Since you want to die, I will send you on your way."
As soon as the words left his mouth, Kong Xuan struck with lightning speed, his five fingers piercing into Horse Abdomen's abdomen. Horse Abdomen's pupils contracted as he watched that jade-like hand withdraw from his body.
"Horse Abdomen." Tang Zisu cried out, rushing to Horse Abdomen's side. Horse Abdomen covered his wound, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth: "Master, my name is Manju."
After saying this one sentence, Horse Abdomen's head tilted, resting against Tang Zisu as he closed his eyes. In an instant, the youth in her arms transformed into a beast with a tiger's body and a human face.
"No." Tang Zisu screamed in anguish. She stood up, her long dress soaked through with the blood seeping from Horse Abdomen; the weight of it all made her heart feel heavy. The last bit of affection she held vanished with Manju's death.
She stepped closer to Kong Xuan: "Why? If you want to kill me, just do it. Why harm the innocent?"
Kong Xuan sneered: "I only wanted to kill him; now it's your turn!"
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