Published: March 3, 2025
Chapter 431: People Are Not As Good As Before
Outside the cave dwelling, the sun was shining brightly. Jiang Qiushui and Ji Ruyan had a pleasant interaction, but that was not the focus here.
After a moment, the two women entered the cave dwelling together, both smiling and looking quite harmonious.
One was dressed in a blue dress, and the other in a green one, both adorned with exquisite makeup, each possessing their own charm.
"Senior Brother."
"Husband."
Hand in hand, Jiang Qiushui and Ji Ruyan greeted Liu Yu with smiles, then sat down opposite him, beginning to whisper to each other.
In their conversation, they had already begun to refer to each other as sisters, as if they were good friends who had not seen each other for years.
Neither of them were short-sighted; they knew what Liu Yu hoped to see.
They were also aware that Liu Yu's decisions would not change easily; he could not possibly favor only one person in the future, and they had to accept reality.
Unless they were to leave his side, this situation was unlikely to change.
But could they leave?
Without even considering whether Liu Yu would allow it, the various benefits they enjoyed, which far surpassed those of ordinary cultivators, made it impossible for them to make a firm decision.
It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but hard to go from luxury to frugality!
Once certain things happen, no matter how hard one tries to cut ties, one cannot return to the past.
Since they could not leave and could not change Liu Yu's thoughts, the two women could only accept the reality and each other's existence.
Starting from these two points, it was no surprise that Ji Ruyan and Jiang Qiushui had their current attitudes.
Looking at the two women, who were all smiles, Liu Yu's expression remained unchanged, and his heart was calm.
He had already anticipated this situation.
If he were to discuss feelings, managing the relationships among the three of them would indeed be troublesome and somewhat head-scratching.
However, if viewed from the perspective of benefits, without considering the intangible "feelings," everything became much simpler.
As he watched the two women chatting happily, at that moment, Liu Yu's heart was as calm as water.
"Indeed, being able to possess everything I have now ultimately comes from strength."
"Having an Immortal Abode brings enough resources, leading to rapid growth in strength, which is why these female cultivators and cultivators gather around me."
"With only late-stage foundation establishment cultivation, speaking of ethereal feelings in this cruel cultivation world is rather laughable."
As he thought this, a spark of understanding arose in Liu Yu's heart, and his earlier worries disappeared.
In his pitch-black pupils, a rational light flickered.
At that moment, his heart grew cold again, like the Mystic Ice sealed for thousands of years.
Though his outward demeanor remained the same, Liu Yu's thoughts had changed significantly; he would no longer be confused by matters of men and women.
In the main hall, the two women referred to each other as sisters, chatting animatedly.
When the time seemed right, Liu Yu gently cleared his throat, and the hall fell silent.
Ji Ruyan reined in her smile, her heart filled with anticipation.
However, at this moment, in front of the person beside her, she felt somewhat nervous.
This "Sister Qiushui" had known her husband for decades, shared the same sect, and had an ambiguous relationship. She was also Liu Yu's right-hand woman, helping him manage many affairs.
After many years, it was clear that their feelings must be very deep, and her position in her husband's heart could not be low.
If this "Sister Qiushui" disagreed and caused a ruckus, she would find herself in a dilemma.
"If that situation arises, will my husband still insist on giving me a title?"
With this thought, Ji Ruyan suddenly felt a lack of confidence and a sense of unease.
Although she understood her husband well and knew he always kept his word without betraying trust, just thinking about her comparison with "Sister Qiushui" made her heart uneasy.