Chapter 248: Shrine Deity Inheritance, Three-Pronged Double-Edged Sword, and Elder Li's Righteousnes

Chapter 248: Shrine Deity Inheritance, Three-Pronged Double-Edged Sword, and Elder Li's Righteousness

The wind howls and the snow mourns, as plum blossoms fall, filling the air with their sweet fragrance.

Pink plum petals drift down, landing on the ground still shrouded in mysterious mist, adding a touch of enchantment.

Following the path, one can see an ancient and enigmatic temple standing tall, its black tiles laid out in perfect order, with soaring eaves and upturned corners, adorned with dazzling patterns that dazzle the eyes.

The Mysterious Shrine of the Sage Dao Manifestation, the Tri-Eyed True Monarch!

The Four Virtues!

Li Che's gaze intensified, and his breath became slightly agitated.

This shrine, located in the center of the Nine Dragon River within the Golden Light Mansion, was of the same rank as the mysterious shrine in the Nine Dragon River.

It was also the highest-ranked and most oppressive shrine Li Che had encountered thus far.

In fact, Li Che had never set foot in the mysterious shrine of the Eight-Armed Hell Lotus, the Wrathful Third Prince, located in the Golden Light Mansion.

However, when accompanying Xi Xi during the Shrine Deity Resonance, Li Che had felt the terror of that shrine deity.

"Please, Elder Li," Ji He Shan said, his gaze falling on Li Che.

Xi Xi's father?

A hint of surprise flashed in Ji He Shan's eyes. He knew Li Che, as he had once sent Wei He to convey a message, hoping to recruit Xi Xi as his disciple.

He had also sent Wei He to communicate with Xi Xi's parents.

But Li Che had refused his offer, unwilling to let Xi Xi become his disciple.

It was unexpected to meet Li Che in such a manner.

No wonder Li Che didn't want Xi Xi to become his disciple; he himself had some abilities, as he had become an elder of the Divine Crane Ridge.

In terms of status, the elders of the Divine Crane Ridge were not much lower than the inner sect elders.

Ji He Shan's eyes flickered.

He began to ponder whether to befriend Li Che, a newly promoted elder of the Divine Crane Ridge, who was worth cultivating a relationship with.

The Divine Crane was of great significance to any cultivator.

The same was true for his disciples.

The reason why the elders of the Divine Crane Ridge held such status was that they controlled the flow of the Divine Cranes.

"Elder Li, rest assured. The divine light of the Shrine of the Sage Dao Manifestation, the Tri-Eyed True Monarch, is very gentle. As long as you are not tainted by evil spirits, it won't cause any disturbance..."

"This elder's inspection is actually a fortunate opportunity for you. If you're not tainted by evil spirits and aren't a heretic of the Corpse God Sect..."

"You might even be able to resonate with the shrine deity and receive its divine nature's baptism."

"This will greatly aid you in condensing your divine form and divine essence golden core."

Across from Ji He Shan stood a graceful woman, the Sixth Elder of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect, Huo Xiang.

She was also a powerful cultivator at the Near Divine Embryo Realm.

Amidst the gazes, Li Che brushed off his ink-colored robe and smiled gently.

After a slight bow to the elders, Li Che, without hesitation, stepped into the Mystic Gateway's Thousand Plum Path.

Along the way, the fragrance of plum blossoms filled the air.

With a calm mind, Li Che felt serene, without a trace of worry.

Even with a Corpse God Seal in his Heavens and Earth Chessboard, he remained unconcerned.

Not to mention that he had already refined this Corpse God Seal, but even if he hadn't, Li Che wouldn't have worried.

Stepping into the Mystic Gateway, it was as if he wasn't undergoing a trial or inspection. Instead, he strolled along the mountain path, enjoying the fragrant plum blossoms, like a leisurely spring outing.

...

...

Outside the Mystic Gateway.

Gongshu Jingjun, Zhao Fangzhou, and Tang Xiejia stood calmly.

One was a Divine Embryo cultivator, and the other two were Martial Saints. Their status differed due to their varying cultivation levels.

"That's Li Che..."

Tang Xiejia, with his tall and sturdy build, resembled Tang Sanjia to some extent. Beneath his bulging muscles lay explosive power, as if every move he made carried immense destructive force.

"Yes, the younger brother that Tang Sanjia favors. He even passed on the Tang Clan's Mechanism Nine Seals and Mechanism Beast Manual to him..."

Gongshu Jingjun said with a smile.

Zhao Fangzhou raised an eyebrow, "Can anyone understand that stuff?"

Tang Xiejia rubbed his head, his muscular back resembling a king cobra.

"I... can't understand it."

Gongshu Jingjun couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed.

Two crude... Martial Masters.

How could such crude Martial Masters comprehend the Mechanism Art, which tested one's innate talent?

"Li Che is very talented..."

"Not only is he talented in the way of the Divine Crane, but he's also skilled in the Mechanism Dao."

Gongshu Jingjun's eyes flickered.

"Tang Sanjia wanted to repair that damaged, peerless Mechanism Beast, the Hundred Bone Eight-Legged Overlord Dragon, but he couldn't do it alone, so... he pinned his hopes on Li Che."

"Although it's difficult, there's still hope. From Li Che's talent in the Divine Crane, I see a glimmer of hope."

Gongshu Jingjun explained.

Tang Xiejia's heart stirred.

But soon, his mood sank again.

"Even if it's repaired, what's the point? The Tang Clan... has already fallen. Four of the five peerless Mechanism Beasts have been confiscated by the Great Jing Dynasty..."

"Only one remains, the Hundred Bone Eight-Legged Overlord Dragon, with over 70% damage. Even if it's repaired, it won't make much difference."

Gongshu Jingjun looked at Tang Xiejia, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.

"How can it be meaningless?"

"Don't you want the Tang Clan to rise again?"

A flash of fire seemed to pass through Tang Xiejia's eyes.

"Yes, but it's difficult."

"That person... is too powerful."

Tang Xiejia spoke in a low voice.

"If it weren't for the Great Lord's kindness in taking us in, our Tang Clan would have been destroyed."

Gongshu Jingjun remained silent.

That person who had pushed for the Tang Clan's downfall...

Sitting high atop the Great Jing Dynasty's court, he held absolute power, like a god-demon overlooking all other forces, with every move causing mountains to tremble and seas to roar.

Even Ji Maoli...

was far inferior to this person.

"So, what's the point of repairing a peerless Mechanism Beast?"

"Even when the five Mechanism Beasts fought together, they couldn't defeat him."

"Sanjia's efforts are futile."

Tang Xiejia closed his eyes, and the fiery light in them extinguished in an instant.

But when he slowly opened his eyes again, the fire reignited.

In the air, there was a powerful and intense surge of martial will, unique to the Martial Saint.

"Tang Shi... and me!"

"The mechanical beast may not be able to do it, but that doesn't mean I, Tang Xiejia, can't!"

Gongshu Jingjun and Zhao Fangzhou both fell silent.

They didn't say anything further.

Their gazes turned towards the thousand plum blossom road shrouded in eerie mist.

"It begins."

"The gaze of the Three-Eyed True Lord descends."

"Let's see if this new Elder can become our colleague. We shall wait and see."

Zhao Fangzhou stretched his body, and a golden flame seemed to dance within him, distorting the air. His eyes gleamed with anticipation.

When it came to divine nature, he had always been rather dull. Hearing that Li Che had obtained the inheritance of the Half-Saint Divine Falcon from Elder Sun before his death, he was eager to see if it could help him break through the Embryo Transformation bottleneck.

If he could also make a breakthrough in divine nature, with his understanding of martial arts, he was confident he could open up a new realm!

In fact, this was the very reason why Zhao Fangzhou, the Second Elder of the Inner Sect, had personally come to witness the new Elder's entry assessment.

Otherwise, the two Quasi-Divine Embryo Realm cultivators, Ji He and Huo Xiang, would have been sufficient.

Gongshu Jingjun and Tang Xiejia also turned their gazes towards the road.

Although they both believed that Li Che, trusted by Tang Sanjia, was definitely not an evil person from the Corpse God Cult, they still needed to see the result of the Temple God's gaze.

...

...

Plum blossoms fell, and the ink-colored robes fluttered wildly.

Li Che walked with his hands behind his back, and the corners of his ink-colored robes fluttered in the wind, making a soft, gentle sound.

Boom!!!

Suddenly, Li Che's footsteps landed, and the eerie mist within the mysterious gates rose up.

A terrifying pressure surged from within, as if countless demons were dancing and ten thousand monsters were howling.

It seemed that seven formidable monsters wanted to see through him through the mist!

Li Che's steps didn't stop; he continued walking calmly, his mind and body at ease.

These monsters were trapped within the mist, unable to break free or touch him.

So, Li Che maintained his composure and calmness.

In the air, the divine nature fluctuations became increasingly heavy and oppressive, like boiling particles stirred by the wind, hitting his face.

His black hair whipped wildly, but his eyes remained calm, and the ink-colored robes fluttered gently in the wind, making a soft, slow rustling sound.

His steps were firm, without a hint of hesitation or retreat.

Everything seemed to quiet down, as if a ray of light had emerged from the ancient, mysterious temple, dispersing the lingering mist along its path.

It was as if a single gaze had sliced through the clear air and tranquility.

Finally, Li Che stopped walking, and his eyes lifted, as if meeting that gaze.

The gaze fell upon him, and it felt like an electric snake was slithering around.

In a vague and hazy moment, Li Che seemed to see a statue sitting high atop an altar, its face obscured by a mysterious mist.

A slit opened in its forehead, revealing a divine eye, and the gaze from that vertical pupil fell upon him.

Wherever the gaze reached, all evil spirits were dispelled, and darkness and evil charms were forever banished!

By the side of the divine falcon, there was also a small black dog sitting, its long neck raised high, its eyes bright and alert...

A hint of surprise flashed in Li Che's eyes.

Vaguely, it seemed like he had seen this scene somewhere before.

The dim yellow light...

The handsome man...

The adorable black dog...

Li Che felt like his head was ringing, as if it had been struck by the ancient temple bell that had witnessed the rise and fall of the tides for three thousand years.

Whoosh!!!

In an instant, everything seemed to turn pitch black.

The surrounding plum blossom trees disappeared without a trace.

Only an altar, a divine falcon, and a black dog remained.

Divine light slowly swept over Li Che's body.

Within the Niwan Palace of his forehead.

The Emulate Heaven and Earth Spirit Clarity True Monkey Divine Form erupted with a roar, and countless divine nature fluctuations exploded.

Apart from the Divine Monkey, the Fire-Eyed Xuan Jingling Monkey, the Hundred-Turn Worried Dream Gui Ling Rabbit, and other temple gods trembled incessantly.

It was as if they felt an overwhelming sense of pressure, like a mountain torrent or a collapsing heavenly mountain, under that single gaze.

Li Che didn't pay attention to the divine form fluctuations within his Niwan Palace.

In the Heaven and Earth Chessboard.

The Corpse God Seal became increasingly obedient, not daring to move, and fortunately, Li Che had completely refined the Corpse God Seal, untainted by corpse qi or death qi.

Buzz, buzz, buzz—

Suddenly, Li Che's suspended divine soul in the Heaven and Earth Chessboard opened its eyes, and divine light swept across.

He saw the mythical weapon, the Heaven Capital Face, shaking continuously on the chessboard.

The Hell Lotus Yin God Sword was also trembling and vibrating rapidly, with extremely sharp sword qi raging.

These two mythical weapons seemed to have been shaken by the gaze of the Temple God.

...

...

Outside the mysterious gates, a gentle breeze blew.

The scent of plum blossoms filled the air.

Gongshu Jingjun and Zhao Fangzhou, along with other powerful cultivators, scanned the area with their eyes, focusing on the figure obscured by the hazy mist.

The figure continued to walk, and the mist on the thousand plum blossom road became denser as the divine nature emanating from the mysterious temple grew stronger, making the figure appear hazier.

Watching Li Che, who didn't stop walking, continuing forward on the road.

Gongshu Jingjun heaved a sigh of relief.

"It seems Li Che's assessment should be fine..."

"His background has always been clean. He's a woodcarver from the Flying Thunder City under the jurisdiction of the Golden Light Prefecture. He rose from a small woodcarving shop to his current height."

"All thanks to his talent and hard work."

"A remarkable young man."

Gongshu Jingjun's eyes were filled with admiration.

Before Li Che's participation in the Divine Falcon Ridge Elder assessment, Gongshu Jingjun had collected all the information about him.

Born and raised in Flying Thunder City, there were no dark spots in his background.

Rising from humble beginnings, he showcased his divine falcon talent and climbed higher."

"From a small city to the forefront of the prefectural capital, one can imagine the challenges he faced."

Gongshu Jingjun's eyes shone with appreciation.

Zhao Fangzhou and Tang Xiejia couldn't help but nod in agreement.

"Huh?"

Suddenly, a voice of surprise and doubt echoed through the air.

It was Ji Hexian and Huo Xiang, the two elders who had torn through the eerie mist.

Gongshu Jingjun and the others furrowed their brows and turned to look in their direction.

They saw Li Che, and suddenly, a dazzling golden light burst forth from his body! It wasn't death energy, nor corpse energy, nor demonic energy...

Instead, it was a golden light!

The golden light was incredibly dense, as if it had condensed into a pillar of light that shot straight up into the sky, scattering the falling plum petals.

"This is..."

Ji Hexian and Huo Xiang were slightly moved.

Gongshu Jingjun and Zhao Fangzhou were startled, glancing at each other before revealing expressions of astonishment.

"Under the detection of the Three-Eyed True Lord's divine gaze, the golden light is so pure, this... not a trace of evil has been tainted?"

Gongshu Jingjun's lips twitched as he spoke.

"You know, people have seven emotions and six desires. Even a Divine Embryo cultivator, under the scrutiny of the True Lord's divine gaze, will reveal their inner darkness."

"If one has a human heart, there will be a dark side..."

"But this darkness is normal, as long as it doesn't involve demonic energy, evil energy, death energy, and the like, it's not a problem."

"But Li Che's current situation... pure and flawless golden radiance."

"Simply..."

Zhao Fangzhou also opened his mouth in surprise.

A powerful Martial Saint, yet for a moment, he couldn't find the words to describe the scene before him.

Gongshu Jingjun finally relaxed, letting out a sigh of relief.

Looking at the pure golden light, he couldn't help but think of a word.

"Is he truly evil?"

Zhao Fangzhou and Tang Xiejia looked over simultaneously.

As expected of a Divine Embryo cultivator, their minds are sharp and quick, even coming up with such a term.

Tang Xiejia's eyes gleamed.

No wonder Tang Sanjia had such faith in Li Che; a character this pure was definitely worthy of trust!

"He's still walking forward... is he going to walk the entire Thousand Plum Road and reach the mysterious temple?"

Suddenly, Elder Huo Xiang couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Almost everyone's gaze turned towards him.

They watched as Li Che tore through the mysterious mist with ease, walking steadily on the Thousand Plum Road.

His black ink shirt fluttering, his back straight and tall, and under the divine gaze, a dazzling golden pillar of light soared into the sky...

He seemed like an immortal walking among mortals!

"If he can walk the entire Thousand Plum Road, it means his temple resonance is at least ninety percent!"

"Indeed... indeed..."

"Like father, like daughter!"

"I heard that Li Che's daughter, Li Nuoxi, achieved ninety percent temple resonance in the Eight-Armed Hell Lotus Angry Prince Temple in the Golden Light Prefecture!"

"Now, Li Che is showing us something too!"

"Although there are no other competitors, but to have such temple resonance..."

"Li Che might be able to obtain the Three-Eyed True Lord's temple inheritance!"

The temple inheritance of the Four Mysterious Temples.

Even for them, it held great allure.

However, many times, temple inheritance is determined by temple resonance...

...

...

Li Che felt a scorching heat in his mud pill palace.

His flesh tore open.

The Star-Plucking Pupil burst forth with dazzling golden light.

Facing the temple deity.

Li Che couldn't make out the deity's appearance, even though he wanted to see clearly, a layer of mysterious mist obscured his vision.

The temple deity looked at him calmly.

With a flick of its finger.

The next moment, three orbs of light floated over and settled in front of Li Che.

Li Che's ink shirt fluttered, and in the endless darkness, the three orbs enveloped in golden light, emitting a gentle glow, awaiting Li Che's choice.

Three choices, one to be made.

Li Che immediately understood.

His gaze fell upon the three orbs of light.

Even with the activation of the Star-Plucking Pupil, he couldn't see through the hazy light mist to discern what they contained.

Li Che knew that his current cultivation was too weak.

The Star-Plucking Pupil, this divine ability, would grow stronger as his cultivation progressed.

If he were a Martial Saint or a Divine Embryo Great Deity now, could he see through the divine mist and discern the temple deity's appearance?

Perhaps he could, but maybe it wouldn't be enough.

Li Che stopped thinking about it, his gaze fixed on the three orbs of light.

He closed his eyes slightly.

In his mind, suddenly, long-forgotten information surged forth, a divine martial art` appeared, the 《Angry True Lord's Three-Blade Sword》!

Hummm—

In an instant.

A dense golden light flashed, transforming into a figure wielding a three-bladed sword.

Li Che seemed to see himself in that figure.

Boom—!!!

Immense essence aura and blood essence surged, the three-bladed sword trembled, and in an instant, it soared towards Li Che with overwhelming anger, enveloped in a golden light, as if it would split the entire mountain.

Li Che stood motionless.

His Star-Plucking Pupil tore open.

The next moment, his fingers trembled and clenched.

In his chest.

【Dragon Elephant Vajra】 jumped wildly.

Then, immense blood essence erupted, and with his hand as a sword, he unleashed the 《Angry True Lord's Three-Blade Sword》 that had already merged into his self-created martial art, the 【Dragon Elephant Vajra】!

An extremely dazzling slash, as if accompanied by the roar of dragons and elephants!

However, the scene before him was filled with light and sword shadows swirling, humming, countless sword lights, like a waterfall, exploding, dazzling, constantly raging and swirling!

The sword techniques of the three-bladed sword were pushed to greater refinement.

Li Che's entire body resonated, his five fingers clenched like a sword, and he fought against the increasingly terrifying figure.

The more they clashed, the more Li Che understood the subtleties of the sword techniques.

Is this still the 《Angry True Lord's Three-Blade Sword》? It's completely different!"

"The divine martial art I obtained in the mysterious temple in Flying Thunder City seems to have become a seed planted within me."

"Now, it's sprouting and growing!"

Dragon Elephant roared!

Boom!

With another intense collision, the figure in front of him instantly shattered into pieces.

Countless streams of energy raged, swirling wildly.

An orb of light floated quietly amidst the raging storm, in front of Li Che.

Li Che raised his hand and supported the orb.

The light mist churned endlessly.

Li Che opened his eyes, and the light mist above seemed to dissipate as he did so.

Li Che was startled.

His gaze focused.

And he saw...

The divine light had completely dispersed.

A palm-sized, miniature three-pronged, double-edged blade.

Suspended quietly.

...

...

Li Che opened his eyes and found himself outside the Temple of Mystery.

At the end of the Thousand Plum Road, the ancient and bizarre temple stood silently, shrouded in smoke and mist, exuding an otherworldly and ethereal aura.

Li Che couldn't help but feel a bit regretful.

He guessed that he had already entered the Temple of Mystery.

However, he hadn't left his chess piece inside the temple.

If he had left a Thunderbolt Chess Piece...

He could have gathered the Divine Essence Chess Piece for himself, just like when he entered the Golden Heavenly King's Temple.

But...

Li Che felt incredibly excited.

Because on this trip to the Temple of Mystery, he had gained a lot.

The three-pronged, double-edged blade...

That three-pronged, double-edged blade!

Li Che's heart and mind stirred slightly.

His primordial spirit scanned.

Scanning through his flesh and blood.

Instantly, he discovered the three-pronged, double-edged blade hidden beneath the flesh of his right hand, seemingly fused with his bones.

...

[Divine Weapon (Four Imperial Supreme): Thunderbolt Evil-Eradicating Three-Pronged, Double-Edged Blade]



[Craftsmanship: ???]



[Introduction: A sealed mythical weapon, flawless in body, with its spirit dormant. Nurtured by righteous energy, washed by mystic thunder, it can be wielded as a divine weapon.]



[Perfect Mastery: ???]



[Secondary Mastery: One-time use for Martial Saint and One Divine Transformation] Divine Embryo and above.

...

Huff, huff, huff—

Li Che's breathing became heavy.

Looking at the three-pronged, double-edged blade that seemed to be fused with his bones, his heart couldn't help but tremble!

I, Li Che, finally have a complete mythical weapon!

Just like Xi Xi, with her left hand holding the Purple Flame Serpent Spear and Fire Tipped Lance, her right hand gripping a golden brick, and her feet adorned with the Hell Lotus Wind and Fire Golden Wheel...

It's impossible not to feel envious of her divine equipment.

But now, Li Che no longer needed to envy his daughter!

Before he could delve further into his thoughts, Gongshu Jingjun and the others appeared, interrupting his train of thought.

"Congratulations, Elder Li, for successfully passing the Temple Deity's inspection."

Fourth Elder Ji He and Sixth Elder Huo Xiang offered their blessings simultaneously.

Their eyes shone with astonishment and even a hint of envy...

Because they witnessed Li Che truly stepping into the Temple of Mystery!

After walking the entire Thousand Plum Road and entering the Temple of Mystery, it was not a forced entry by a Divine Embryo Great Deity, but rather a resonance with the Temple Deity that allowed him to step in.

Li Che must have obtained the inheritance of the Four Imperial Temple of Mystery!

This inheritance from the Four Imperial Temple of Mystery was extremely rare...

It implied that Li Che's future potential was likely to reach the level of a Divine Embryo Great Deity or even a Heavenly Gate Martial Saint!

"Hahaha! Well done, Ah Che! You've performed admirably!"

Gongshu Jingjun burst into laughter, feeling elated, as if a burden had been lifted from his shoulders.

After all, Li Che was an elder of their Divine Falcon Ridge, and his outstanding performance brought honor to their sect.

"Entering the interior of the Four Imperial Temple of Mystery is extremely challenging."

"If one doesn't resonate with the Temple Deity, they must fight their way through the Temple of Mystery to enter..."

"Throughout history, very few cultivators have managed to enter the Three-Eyed True Lord's Temple of Mystery. You, young man, have given us a great surprise right after joining the Divine Sect."

"Who do you think was the last person to step into the Three-Eyed True Lord's Temple of Mystery?"

Gongshu Jingjun narrowed his eyes and asked.

At that moment, Li Che had calmed down, and upon hearing Gongshu Jingjun's words, his eyes shone with anticipation: "Could it be... the Great Deity Sect Master?"

Gongshu Jingjun's lips curved into a slight smile.

He nodded gently.

...

...

Huff, huff, huff—

The wind and snow howled, swirling beneath the dome of the sky.

On the roof of the Divine Talisman Hall, the tiles were painted black, with upturned eaves and corners.

Whoosh—

The Sect Master's wife, petite in stature, flew back from outside the hall, barefoot, and landed on the pavilion.

Her crystal-clear toes twitched, stepping on the warm floorboards as she walked forward slowly.

In a good mood, the Sect Master's wife hummed an ancient tune.

Suddenly, her movements halted.

Her entire body tensed up.

"Who's there?!"

With a single step, a mighty surge of divine essence rose like a tidal wave from every floor of the treasure hall.

The surroundings of the treasure hall seemed to have its ropes snapped, and with a clatter, large divine talisman curtains made of cloth fell and enveloped the hall.

Completely shrouding the treasure hall.

The light inside the hall vanished, leaving only pitch darkness! Countless candles flickered.

Boom, boom, boom—

On the delicate face of the Sect Master's wife, a pair of eyes filled with solemnity.

An indescribable fear gripped her, as if an invisible hand was about to extinguish all the air within the hall, suffocating her.

Her spine even emitted endless radiance, with each vertebra glowing, as if there were hidden divine talismans dripping within.

Who was it?!

That made her feel such intense danger!

She couldn't win...

If they really fought, she would be killed.

Sweat beaded on the Sect Master's wife's forehead, but suddenly, her eyes flashed, as if she had thought of something, and her delicate face turned crimson!

Angrily pouting her lips!

In an instant, the suffocating feeling vanished, replaced by a refreshing spring breeze.

The sound of gentle footsteps echoed.

A tall, slender figure in white emerged slowly from behind the screen.

The Sect Master's wife saw this tall figure, pouted angrily, and sat down on the ground, kicking her crystal-clear toes.

"You scared me to death, you ghost!"

The Sect Master's wife rolled her eyes, and on her petite, exquisite face, a hint of allure could be seen.

The man had black hair, shiny and sleek, and bright eyes.

His entire body seemed to emit a hazy jade glow, and his white robe was as pure as snow. An invisible aura surrounded him like a jade belt, and his hands were clasped behind his back.

A gentle smile played on his lips as he looked at his wife.

"Wife, you've gotten smaller again."

(End of Chapter)

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