Mo Shang ran wildly, twisting and turning until she found herself outside the Cloud Sky Pavilion, bursting onto the bustling street.
The street was lively, but Mo Shang felt an emptiness inside her; she didn’t know where to go.
Should she return to the Divine Realm?
But what would that accomplish?
Wasn’t it because she couldn’t bear the loneliness of the Divine Realm and the tedious rules that she had escaped to the mortal world?
She had once thought of creating her own realm, becoming a ruler and playing around, but that dream had failed, leaving her heartbroken.
In a daze, she became the most ordinary little demon in the Cultivation world. After much effort, she finally ascended to immortality, only to become someone else's plaything.
Until she acquired a name: Fisher's Song…
That person named Li Xiaonan was truly gentle, but… why did it always feel like there was an insurmountable distance between them?
He left, and I cautiously followed him, finally understanding where the distance between us lay. When I saw the woman beside him, I lost my senses.
But at that moment, he recognized me and chased after me.
I quickly hid around a corner, feeling my heart—once as still as dead water—suddenly pounding violently.
He… he noticed me… he must have feelings for me!
I gazed at the mark of his dragon tail on my hand, and surprisingly felt sweetness in my heart.
As long as I could stay by his side, that would be enough!
That night, on our Wedding Night, he held me close and asked if I liked him.
What does liking someone mean? I just wanted to stay by his side, so I nodded.
Then he led me into a strange game that made my body feel strange as well. At first, it was painful, but later it transformed into an indescribable happiness.
Memories of Fisher's Song slowly crept into Mo Shang's mind. She rolled up her sleeves and gazed at the mark of the Demon Fairy's Slave, a hint of mocking laughter flickering at the corners of her mouth.
The illustrious Dark Goddess had become someone else's possession?
How ridiculous! Absolutely laughable!
In just a week, the fondness she had gradually built for Li Xiaonan crumbled in an instant.
Indeed... it was clear that she should have killed that man...
"What are you thinking about?" Li Xiaonan asked as he grabbed Mo Shang's pale arm, looking around.
Mo Shang was momentarily stunned as she turned to Li Xiaonan, and the hatred within her quietly began to grow.
What a ridiculous bet! All I want now is for him to die!
With that thought, her other hand curled into a claw, channeling all of her Divine Power.
As long as this strike landed on Li Xiaonan's chest, he would undoubtedly die.
Li Xiaonan was no fool; he sensed the murderous intent radiating from Mo Shang.
He couldn't help but chuckle inwardly: Women! They really can turn on you faster than flipping a page in a book.
"You shouldn't need that mark anymore! Those immortals who once posed a threat to you must seem like nothing but fools now, right?"
Li Xiaonan smiled and waved his hand, causing the dragon-tail mark on Mo Shang's body to suddenly disappear.
It was as if it had never existed.
Mo Shang could feel the faint binding force that had restrained her dissipate as well.
The lingering irritation in her heart finally vanished.
Mo Shang couldn't help but be taken aback, while Li Xiaonan smiled lightly, not releasing her hand but instead pulling her toward the street corner.
By the time Mo Shang regained her senses, she and Li Xiaonan were already standing in front of a ready-to-wear shop.
Mo Shang remembered this store; it was where Fisher's Song had followed Li Xiaonan and encountered Li Yanrong.
However, it looked slightly different from what she had seen before. The high-hanging sign now bore an additional mark of Hao Ran!
The dragon-tail mark was precisely the same as the celestial slave brand that had been on Mo Shang's arm before.
Seeing her confusion, Li Xiaonan explained, "This store has some nice clothing styles, so I acquired it. Let's go inside and take a look!"
Mo Shang clenched her right fist and stubbornly remained in place, puzzled. "What are you bringing me here for? I'm not one of your women! Don't think that by giving me a few pieces of clothing, I'll submit to you!"
Li Xiaonan's gaze lingered on her knees as he replied, "You're overthinking it. I just noticed your clothes are torn."
Mo Shang was taken aback and then looked down to find two holes in her skirt.
Her face flushed red as she recalled that she had indeed torn her dress out of anger after being provoked by Li Xiaonan's wives.
Just as she was about to refuse, Li Xiaonan dragged her into the store.
"Hey! Boss, you've brought your lady here! We just received a new batch of goods; would you like me to introduce them to you?"
"No need, we'll take a look ourselves. You go ahead and do your thing."
"Alright!" The shopkeeper wisely stepped aside.
Mo Shang gazed at the array of garments before him, and he couldn't help but think of another version of himself within.
If that girl, Fisher's Song, were here beside Li Xiaonan, she would surely be overjoyed!
Mo Shang shook his head, trying to shake off the memories of Fisher's Song and her myriad emotions.
"What's wrong? Didn't find anything you like?" Li Xiaonan asked instinctively upon seeing him shake his head.
"Just clothes. They can be transformed easily. No need for new ones," Mo Shang replied, snapping his fingers as the tattered hem of his skirt instantly rejuvenated.
Li Xiaonan shook her head helplessly, glancing around before casually picking up a light blue long dress from a distance.
The silver-blue decorations resembled scales covering the upper arms, while below the elbows flowed wide sleeves made of airy gauze.
"Try this one on."
Mo Shang frowned slightly, a hint of jealousy creeping into his heart; this was Fisher's Song's taste! Not mine!
Fisher's Song loved blue clothing, including the one Mo Shang was currently wearing.
Blue was the color of the sea, the sky, and freedom.
But Mo Shang did not like it; his naturally red hair and red eyes clashed with blue in a way that felt utterly mundane.
"I said! I don't need it!"
Li Xiaonan scratched her head awkwardly and looked around again, soon selecting a red Azure Skirt.
Two clusters of red feathers burned like fire on her shoulders, while neatly layered plumes adorned her chest. A wide belt, outlined with silk threads, clung closely to her torso, and a flowing red skirt swayed gently in the breeze.
"This one will look great on you!"
Mo Shang paused slightly, gazing at Li Xiaonan's sincere smile. Her hands moved almost instinctively to accept the Azure Skirt.
The moment she touched it, the skirt transformed into red powder that enveloped Mo Shang, and in the next instant, it became a perfectly tailored red dress.
The high-waisted design made Mo Shang's legs appear long.
Li Xiaonan nodded approvingly and said, "Beautiful!"
As he spoke, he snapped his fingers, and a full-length mirror suddenly appeared before Mo Shang.
She quietly gazed at her reflection, her lips twitching slightly before breaking into a sweet smile.
"Are you satisfied?" Li Xiaonan leaned in to ask. Mo Shang's face flushed as she nodded.
Li Xiaonan smiled lightly and stored the blue skirt into his ring. He took Mo Shang's hand and said, "Let's go!"
Mo Shang was taken aback. "You..."
"It's my shop; you don't need to pay," Li Xiaonan replied dismissively.
"That's not... I meant the other one..."
"Ah?" Li Xiaonan stopped in his tracks and looked back. A hint of melancholy crossed his face as he lowered his gaze. "For Fisher's Song."
His voice was soft, but how could Mo Shang miss it with her cultivation?
She couldn't help but shudder; in that fleeting moment, Mo Shang found herself at a loss.
"Is this for me? No! I'm not Fisher's Song! What am I thinking..."
"Let's go!" Li Xiaonan's hand moved down from Mo Shang's wrist to her slightly cool palm.
Mo Shang did not resist; she simply followed him quietly, even without knowing where they were going, she obediently went along.
Li Xiaonan frowned slightly. Wasn't this a bit too easy?
When did Mo Shang become so agreeable?
Just as he was pondering this, the person behind him suddenly stopped. After all, she was a goddess!
In an instant, Li Xiaonan felt as if he were pulling not a girl, but two towering mountains, Taihang and Wangwu.
"Li Xiaonan. Our bet ends here." Mo Shang lowered her head, her eyes hidden in shadow.
Li Xiaonan was taken aback and turned around abruptly, anxious. "What did you say! The time isn't up yet! You're breaking the bet!"
"No need to gamble anymore! I've lost! You want Fisher's Song, right? Here she is. She's really lucky..."
Li Xiaonan furrowed his brow even tighter. Such an unusual Mo Shang made him feel uneasy.
"Mo Shang, what’s wrong with you?"
"Ha..."
Mo Shang took a deep breath, forcing out a faint smile as she raised her head and said, "Li Xiaonan, you guessed correctly. Fisher's Song has always been within me, but she is her own person and I am my own. Do you want the lowly Fisher's Song, or would you prefer me, who can help you ascend to greatness? You should know that if it's me, I can immediately disperse the excess Celestial Energy for your master. If you rely on your own Cultivation of Divinity, you might run out of time."
Li Xiaonan was stunned, carefully contemplating her words.
What did Mo Shang mean by giving back Fisher's Song? Why was she suddenly willing to let Fisher's Song out?
No... that's not the point!
She said... she said to let me choose!
What does that mean?
Mo Shang likes me?
Li Xiaonan's pupils suddenly constricted, and his mind became a chaotic mess.
How is that possible? How could the Goddess Gone Mad like me?
We haven't had any contact at all in the past three weeks!
Indeed, the Wives had already done enough foreplay, and I was ready to win her over in this final week, but... but I haven't done anything yet!
"What's wrong? Is it hard to choose? I know you like Fisher's Song, but if you choose her, I will seal my Divine Infant and will never appear again. She won't make any progress in her cultivation either."
Is Mo Shang really threatening me?
What she said is true; she really has feelings for me.
Li Xiaonan knew he had won, yet his tightly furrowed brows did not relax; instead, they became even more tangled.
He slowly released Mo Shang's hand and asked, "When?"
"I don't know."
One question seemed absurd, and the other answer even more baffling, but both understood.
Li Xiaonan slowly exhaled a breath of frustration and said, "This choice is yours to make. After all, aren't Fisher's Song and Mo Shang both part of you?"
Mo Shang suddenly raised his head and said, "Aren't you worried? Aren't you afraid that I will make Fisher's Song completely disappear?"
"Of course I'm afraid. How could I not be? But I don't have the right to make that choice. Mo Shang is still Fisher's Song; I have no right to decide who lives and who dies..."
Mo Shang took a step back and interrupted, "Hmph... That's quite a nice sentiment! Do you think I would be moved? Freedom, yes, women want freedom. But if a man is willing to give it, it actually means he doesn't care! You just like to play clever tricks and act pretentiously! It's disgusting!"
Li Xiaonan's heart twisted at Mo Shang's words; it was the first time someone had called him disgusting.
But what could he do?
Choose Fisher's Song?
Who knows if this Goddess Gone Mad would suddenly turn against him again?
Even if she wouldn't... then Mo Shang would disappear!
The Dark World had failed, lost for so many years. It had finally regained its true essence, and now it was about to...
Wasn't that too cruel for this woman?
It must be said that this was one of Li Xiaonan's major flaws: he thought too much about others.
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