Becoming An Immortal Begins With Marrying A Wife

Chapter 16: Decision to Move

Soon, Chen An returned home.

Just as he entered the house, he saw Song Huaying watering the vegetables in the front yard with Gu Xinyue.

The two women were chatting, appearing to have a much closer relationship than before.

However, this "much" was relative to the past.

Although they were chatting, it was actually Song Huaying doing most of the talking, while Gu Xinyue would reply with one or two cold sentences.

But no matter what, it was much better than before.

A good sign.

"Husband!"

Song Huaying saw her husband returning and immediately put down the watering can in her hand, happily rushing over to greet him.

Gu Xinyue stood still, silently watching Song Huaying embrace her husband, her expression blank, showing no emotional fluctuations.

But when Chen An glanced at her, she immediately became somewhat flustered, lowering her head and pretending to water the vegetables to hide her embarrassment.

Since being loved by Chen An last night, she had developed a slight affection for him in her heart, and she was very concerned about his every move, feeling restless.

Chen An noticed Gu Xinyue's reaction.

Is she cold-hearted?

No problem, love will grow over time.

After all, even a drop of water can wear away a stone, so why worry about not being able to melt a piece of ice?

If all else fails, use Goldfinger to poke at her.

Eventually, he will be able to open her heart.

Soon, the three of them went to the dining hall together.

The meal was plentiful.

Eight dishes and one soup, five meat and three vegetable dishes.

Song Huaying's beautiful eyes curved slightly, and she mischievously said, "Husband, guess which dish Gu Jiejie made tonight."

"It's this plate of cucumber salad, right?"

"Hey, husband, how did you guess?"

"You guess?"

"Husband, you're so mean~"

Song Huaying pouted her cherry lips and playfully bantered with Chen An.

Chen An couldn't help but itch to press this tea-scented little demon on the dining table and punish her for her coquettishness.

But unfortunately, there was a third person in the house now.

When the day comes that they can truly be open and honest with each other, perhaps there will be a chance to try a classic scene from a certain film or TV drama: "No, you came at the right time."

"Husband, stop teasing me and quickly taste Gu Jiejie's cooking."

Saying that, Song Huaying picked up a piece of cucumber and put it in Chen An's bowl, urging him to taste it.

Gu Xinyue still remained silent, but all her attention was focused on Chen An, eagerly awaiting his evaluation.

Under the two women's anticipation, Chen An picked up the cucumber and tasted it.

The texture is good, quite crispy and refreshing.

But as for the taste, to be honest, it's quite average.

The main issue is that the seasoning is not well balanced.

Although the actual situation is like this, Chen An's eyes still lit up, pretending to be pleasantly surprised, he said with a look of excitement,

"Sour with a hint of spiciness, spicy with a touch of sweetness, the texture is crispy and refreshing. I have never had such a delicious cold cucumber salad before. Yue'er, your cooking skills are amazing."

"Husband, Sister Gu is making cold cucumber salad for the first time."

"Yue'er is truly a genius!"

"I'm not..."

Gu Xinyue felt embarrassed by the praise, instinctively lowered her head, a faint blush appeared on her fair and beautiful face, mixed with a barely perceptible joy.

[You insincerely praised your wife Gu Xinyue as a culinary genius, and she is happy to receive your recognition. Relationship +1.]

[Wife: Gu Xinyue]

[Attributes: Pure and loyal]

[Emotions: 1 star (1/100)]

[Provided divine knowledge intensity: 15]

Huh? The relationship increased?

Could it be that my cheap concubine has always lacked confidence and is eager for others' recognition?

Chen An suddenly felt like he had grasped Gu Xinyue's strategy.

Thinking that when they rest tonight, he would praise her during their intimate moments and see if there would be any unexpected surprises.

After dinner.

The three of them took a stroll in the courtyard to digest their meal.

Taking advantage of the beautiful moonlight.

Chen An took out the two hairpins he bought from the market today and magically presented them to his wife and concubine out of thin air. He smiled and said,

"Here, these are the gifts I carefully selected and bought for you today. This one with pink pearls is for Ying'er, and this one with sapphires is for Yue'er. Do you like them?"

"Husband, these two hairpins are so beautiful, I really like them!"

Song Huaying was excited and jumped up, her eyes filled with excitement as she stared at the two hairpins.

Gu Xinyue, on the other hand, was also excited and really wanted the hairpin with the sapphire, but she didn't show too much on her face.

"Come, let me help you put them on."

"Husband, you're so kind!"

"Um..."

One wife and one concubine, one openly expressing love, the other reserved and careful with her words.

Song Huaying is the legal wife, deeply in love, so Chen An naturally helped her put on the hairpin first.

This was a very reasonable action.

But Gu Xinyue couldn't help but feel a little disappointed when she saw it.

Although it was unreasonable, she did want Chen An to put the hairpin on her first.

"Husband, Ying'er loves you the most!"

After putting on the hairpin, Song Huaying couldn't help but tiptoe and give Chen An a kiss, then involuntarily looked at Gu Xinyue on the side, feeling a bit embarrassed.

Chen An reciprocated the kiss.

On the side, Gu Xinyue looked on with envy in her heart. She also wanted to be kissed, but she was too embarrassed to show it.

Chen An picked up the sapphire hairpin and walked over to Gu Xinyue with a smile.

"Yue'er, shall I help you put it on?"

"Thank you, husband."

Gu Xinyue was no longer sparing with her words, and it was obvious to see a faint blush on her face.

Chen An took the hairpin and put it on her, arranging her hair.

During the process, there would inevitably be some physical contact with her, such as touching her ears or neck.

At this moment, Chen An noticed that her pretty face became even redder, and every time he accidentally touched her, her body would involuntarily tremble.

Is she naturally cold?

Is it not sensitivity?

Is it not being good with words?

Chen An gained a deeper understanding of Gu Xinyue, and his desire to conquer her became even stronger.

He thought about making her more proactive in the future, becoming a cold and proud flower in front of others, but a passionate and unrestrained red rose in his presence.

Just thinking about the contrast between her public and private personas gave him a strong feeling.

"Husband, do I look good with it on?"

Gu Xinyue's face turned completely red, her voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, and she looked particularly charming.

Chen An and Song Huaying were both stunned after hearing this.

What's going on?

This usually silent and cold woman actually took the initiative to ask such an ambiguous question?

...

Time flew by.

Unknowingly, it was already the hour of the dog.

As usual, Chen An boiled a large bucket of hot water and took a bath with Song Huaying in the room.

He had asked Gu Xinyue if she wanted to join them.

The answer he received was, "No."

After bathing with Song Huaying, he was not discouraged and went to ask Gu Xinyue again, "Yue'er, do you want to take a bath together later? Just the two of us."

The answer he received was, "Hmm."

Chen An was overjoyed.

He knew that his cheap concubine truly wanted to integrate into this family.

Moreover, she chose the most difficult path for herself - starting with pleasing her husband.

This was enough to show her determination.

After two incense sticks' worth of time.

[You have deepened your communication with your wife Gu Xinyue and made efforts to expand your family. Marital relationship +1, spiritual power intensity +1.]

[You have performed the advanced spell Goldfinger, Goldfinger proficiency +1.]

"Wife, do you like your husband?"

"I do."

Gu Xinyue also let go of some of her reserve and leaned against Chen An's chest, whispering softly.

Chen An felt greatly satisfied in his heart.

From then on, he treated both his wife and concubine equally, without any favoritism.

Every day was the same, sharing both the good and the bad.

Half a month later.

On this day, Chen An woke up, sat up from between his wife and concubine, and carefully read the prompt messages in front of him.

[You have a loving relationship with Song Huaying, alchemy experience +2.]

[You have a loving relationship with your wife Gu Xinyue, spiritual power intensity +1.]

[You... spiritual power intensity +1.]

[You... spiritual power intensity +1.]

[...]

[You praised your wife Gu Xinyue, saying "Yue'er, you're really capable," saying "Yue'er, you're amazing," marital relationship +1+3+1+4+5+2+0...]

[You have performed the advanced spell Goldfinger, Goldfinger proficiency +1.]

[You... Goldfinger proficiency +1.]

[You... Goldfinger proficiency +1.]

[...]

After reading through them, Chen An had a thought and opened his own panel.

[Name: Chen An]

[Cultivation: Qi Refining Fourth Layer]

[Pill Art: First Rank Intermediate (414/500)]

[Spiritual Power: First Rank Primary (77/100)]

[Goldfinger: Beginner (99/100)]

[Wealth: Low-grade Spirit Stones 404 pieces]

[Spouse: Song Huaying, Gu Xinyue]

[Descendants: In Pregnancy (7 months)]

"Goldfinger is only one proficiency point away from breaking through to the proficient realm. I have saved up over 400 low-grade Spirit Stones, and it won't be long before my alchemy cultivation reaches the First Rank Advanced level. It's time to move to the core area."

Chen An made a decision in his heart. He would move to the core area in a few days.

The reason that forced him to make this decision was that the relationship between the Bamboo Leaf Gang and the Black Iron Mountain Villa had become increasingly tense recently, with several conflicts already occurring.

Although they were just minor scuffles between Qi Refining early-stage cultivators and did not involve key figures from either side, in Chen An's eyes, the situation was already very unfavorable.

He knew that these so-called minor scuffles were just a test before the big battle.

It probably wouldn't be long before the real fight broke out.

He had to move as soon as possible.

Thinking of this, Chen An looked at Gu Xinyue, who was still sleeping beside him, and silently gathered his spiritual power into his fingers, emitting a faint golden light... Yes, it was time to break through Goldfinger's proficiency level.

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