Chapter 73: The Exposed (Part )

Gu Yuejiarong was dry and there was no sign of him having fallen into the water. It turned out that Ying Mei had used an illusion to blind his eyes, making him think that he had fallen into the deep water of a lake, taking away his voice and restricting his movements.

Fortunately, "Xu Chu" arrived in time and pulled him out of the illusion.

Ying Mei is different today than she was in the previous two days. She has become even better at disguise. Not only has she made her face look exactly like "Xu Chu", but even her clothing, demeanor and speech have gradually become like him.

Seeing Xu Shanshan show up at the most critical moment, Ying Mei understood that she would not give him the chance to "speak" again.

"We finally meet, my lord." She lowered her head.

Ying Mei and Xu Shanshan stood opposite each other, like two people looking in the mirror.

"Ying Mei, you should know what it means to see me."

"The Shadow Phantom naturally knows that a Shadow Phantom with self-awareness can no longer return to my Lord. The only fate that awaits the Shadow Phantom is to be exiled or... to be wiped out by my Lord."

Xu Shanshan said tolerantly: "In fact, if you are not obsessed with Gu Yue Jiarong, I don't care about your business."

Ying Mei smiled faintly: "My Lord, I am the evil that separated from your shadow when you were weak. At that time, I had no consciousness of my own, but was instinctively attracted to the side of the great fortune. It was your will that bound me to Gu Yue Jiarong. My obsession started because of you..."

When most people hear such words, they would probably start to think about the content of her words, or follow her wishes and feel a little self-blame and guilt, but Xu Shanshan has always been able to accurately analyze all these dirty thoughts.

"I do have some intentions towards Gu Yue Jia Rong, but I have no greedy intentions to possess him. I have always insisted on mutual consent, but since you became conscious, your mind has been biased. You took his essence, but was it because of me?"

After Xu Shanshan revealed the truth, Yingmei no longer tried to hide it.

"My Lord, he smells so good, how could you bear not to touch him?" She couldn't understand.

In fact, it’s not just Gu Yue Jiarong. All the fiancés she has met are quite “fragrant”.

It's just that Xu Shanshan's willpower is so strong that, except for the occasional loss of control, she can take her time and lure the food into her bowl automatically instead of taking it by force.

This is the difference between having a brain and having no brain, and this is also the difference between her and Yingmei.

Xu Shanshan looked at her calmly, and a strong sense of oppression enveloped Ying Mei. She could do whatever she wanted in front of Gu Yue Jiarong, but she didn't dare to act rashly in front of Xu Shanshan.

"Since you were once a part of me, I will explain to you that the biggest difference between humans and animals is that humans have reason and the ability to control themselves."

Ying Mei didn't want to understand anything too complicated. She was just a shadow born with filthiness. She knelt down in front of Xu Shanshan, bowed her head and pleaded, "I like him very much. My Lord, you have five fiancés. Can you allow me to take one away?"

Hearing this, Xu Shanshan's calm eyes gradually turned colder. She smiled and said slowly, "Ying Mei, you know me. I never care about others snatching what I have. As long as... you have the ability to take the person away from me."

Shadow Phantom shuddered.

Gu Yuejiarong couldn't hear what they were saying at all. He only saw their movements. He saw Yingmei looking at him. He didn't understand why her eyes were so complicated. Finally, she grinned and moved her lips. Because of the simple lip movements, he understood.

She said, “Then give it a try.”

Ying Mei quickly formed seals with both hands, stretched out her arms and opened a magic circle to cover the surroundings. Xu Shanshan raised her hand, but she didn't know what she thought of, and quietly put it down. She took a step back and happened to hold Gu Yue Jiarong's hand. Seeing him looking at her nervously and worriedly, she smiled slightly, and her voice had a kind of comforting and calming effect on the soul: "Remember the difference between me and Ying Mei. As long as you don't make a mistake, I can find you."

The light and shadows in front of his eyes began to become mottled, and Xu Shanshan's figure disappeared. Gu Yuejiarong's eyelids heavyened, and he fell into a virtual dream.

Shadow's greatest ability is not illusion, but fabricating dreams.

She came from the shadows, so she could drag people into the shadows, transforming into thousands of different forms and creating a dream for the rest of her life.

Xu Shanshan had the ability to stop all this, but she didn't. Ying Mei dragged Gu Yue Jiarong into the dream she had woven, and she followed in.

The dream he weaves will be Yingmei's whole life.

No matter what choice Gu Yue Jiarong makes in the end, Ying Mei’s power will be exhausted and will eventually dissipate.

But if Gu Yuejiarong can be attracted by Ying Mei in his dream, then his "Peach Blossom Evil" can be resolved.

There are actually two ways to resolve the "Peach Blossom Evil". One is to intervene forcibly, which is what Xu Shanshan originally intended to do. Although there are side effects, for example, Gu Yue Jiarong's destined love will be ruined, but at least he can live a peaceful and stable life.

The second way is to induce his "Peach Blossom Evil". If he is moved and finds someone to spend his life with, then the "Peach Blossom Evil" will reverse the right fate and turn it into an evil fate. This is the best time to get rid of the evil.

Therefore, she didn't mind giving Yingmei a try. Of course, it also depended on Gu Yuejiarong's own luck.

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Peach Blossom Village

"Master, you are old enough now. Your mother has called me to propose marriage to you. I wonder what kind of woman you like?"

The matchmaker came to the door, looking very happy: "No matter what kind you like, even if it is a fairy, I can find one for you."

Gu Yuejiarong's mind flashed with the scene of his old mother lying seriously ill in bed, longing to see him get married. The words of refusal that he wanted to say stopped at his lips.

The matchmaker advised, "Master, it is actually a good thing to start a family and continue the Guyue family's lineage. Why are you resisting so much? Start a family first and then a career."

"I... don't care about the woman's appearance, as long as she has good character." He said.

The matchmaker has seen too many such men of marriageable age. Those who have no requirements actually intend to choose based on their feelings. It is better to put forward conditions, because feelings are so mysterious and difficult to understand, who can estimate it?
But getting him to agree was already a difficult matter, so the matchmaker quickly struck while the iron was hot and said, "Then I will find a few outstanding girls tomorrow and let them meet the master first to see which one Master Gu Yue likes."

The next day, the matchmaker came and brought three girls.

One is as beautiful as a flower, one is strong and powerful, and one is as elegant as a chrysanthemum.

The matchmaker introduced them and said, "Master, take a look at these three. The first one is the beauty of our Taohua Village. Her father is the head of the village, and she was raised as a lady from a wealthy family."

"The second one is the daughter of a butcher. Her family is rich, and her father is worried about her marriage. If the man is willing to marry her, he will give half of his family property as a dowry."

"The third one is the daughter of a scholar. She is well-educated and well-mannered. She is the best match for you, Master. In the future, you two will live in harmony. Isn't it wonderful?"