Of course, some things can’t be said outright when uncertainty lingers.
For example, it’s far too bold—and rather rude—to directly ask a ghost immortal, “Do you like me?”
Not to mention the risk of being hunted afterward.
Even if that risk isn’t a concern, simply misreading the feelings alone could cause unbearable embarrassment.
So after returning to Wu Wei Tower and much contemplation,
Ye Yu ultimately held back that question.
Instead, he became curious to examine the Boundary Pearl.
Even Bai Xichu and Bai Miaoleng had heard of this ancient Netherworld artifact.
They had previously sought it out in their attempts to find a path to ascend to the Heavenly Realm, but failed.
Unexpectedly, it was now in the hands of this sister.
Faced with everyone’s curiosity,
Ran Jingjing did not hide anything and directly took the Boundary Pearl out of her storage ring.
Ye Yu took it and inspected it carefully, noticing it resembled the marbles he had played with as a child.
Its size and feel were exactly the same.
The only difference was the many fine cracks running over its surface—
a kind of broken beauty.
Bai Xichu, Bai Miaoleng, Zhu Diezhen, and the others gathered closely to examine it.
“So this is the legendary ancient Netherworld artifact?”
“It doesn’t look very mystical at all,” they murmured.
Ran Jingjing explained, “The Boundary Pearl seems truly on the verge of shattering. Since coming here, the cracks have increased. It might not survive another use.
What can we do?
Xin Wan’en’s side probably needs to find another way.”
Ye Yu shook his head slightly.
“No need to worry about Xin Wan’en. She’s already ascended to the Heavenly Realm and is on her way here.”
Upon hearing this, Ran Jingjing’s eyes widened.
What?
Xin Wan’en ❖ Nоvеl𝚒ght ❖ (Exclusive on Nоvеl𝚒ght) arrived faster than herself?
Wait, no—that couldn’t be.
Strictly speaking, she should be slower because she had been frozen for so long.
Still, it was truly surprising.
Before Ran Jingjing could think further,
Bai Xichu suddenly reached out to Ye Yu and said, “Come, husband, let me see this legendary Boundary Pearl!”
Ye Yu naturally did not refuse.
Without hesitation, he handed over the Boundary Pearl.
But this small gesture caused Ran Jingjing to suddenly stand up.
“Wait!”
Her loud voice immediately caught everyone’s attention.
Bai Xichu’s expression turned serious.
Her hand, which had been reaching for the Boundary Pearl, froze midair.
“Is it that the immortal doesn’t allow others to touch your things? If so, I won’t touch it!”
“No, no, it’s not that.”
Ran Jingjing was not a petty person.
To prove she wasn’t being possessive over the Boundary Pearl,
she took it from Ye Yu’s hand and placed it firmly into Bai Xichu’s palm.
Then she asked seriously, “What did you just call him?”
“Husband? What’s wrong with that? That’s how we call him here!
Could it be you have another way to address him in the Underworld?
That shouldn’t be. In the Demon Realm, Mortal Realm, and Heavenly Realm, it’s all the same.
Oh, I almost forgot to introduce myself. I’m Bai Xichu, Ye Yu’s wife.
These others are Zhu Diezhen, Zhuo Lanqing, Bai Miaoleng...
Like me, they are all Ye Yu’s wives.”
Bai Xichu smiled playfully, eyes full of amusement.
After this introduction,
Ran Jingjing’s face suddenly turned pale, and her body swayed.
This display made all the women present laugh.
Was it shock making her a little unsteady?
That meant she hadn’t been with Ye Yu long enough.
Over time, one naturally builds a strong psychological resilience.
Whether human, immortal, or ghost, it’s the same.
Even Zhu Diezhen, the eldest sister, was about to step forward to comfort her.
But before she could,
Ran Jingjing spoke first.
“Senior, how could you say that?”
Hearing the trembling question, Ye Yu was stunned.
What’s going on?
Where am I?
Who am I?
Is the world upside down?
Ye Yu held his head with one hand, trying to piece together what had happened in that dream.
But after much thought, he couldn’t find any reason why he and Ran Jingjing would have crossed any boundaries.
Why was she suddenly acting so hurt?
It was really confusing.
After regaining composure, Ye Yu waved his hand slightly.
“What do you mean by ‘how could I say that’?
First, the story between me and them is very complicated.
Second, what’s with your sudden inability to accept this?
I really don’t understand.
We’re just friends.”
Ran Jingjing trembled all over at these words.
Indeed, she and Ye Yu were only friends so far, no more.
She hadn’t broken that thin veil.
Starting to question with that tone was really crossing the line.
But what she hadn’t expected was that Ye Yu had so many wives.
That was truly astonishing.
But that was good — it meant Ye Yu accepted others.
More worrisome would be if Ye Yu rejected everyone because of Xin Wan’en.
Wait, there was one more important thing.
Back in the Underworld, Xin Wan’en had promised Ran Jingjing more than once
that if they met Ye Yu again, even if it was the two of them together,
Xin Wan’en would not object.
Now, the moment for the three to meet was almost here.
Ran Jingjing hoped her nominal disciple wouldn’t go back on that promise.
For a while, Ran Jingjing’s mind raced with joy, worry, and confusion.
Meanwhile, Zhu Diezhen, Bai Miaoleng, and the others all asked in unison,
“Wait, husband, you and her are just friends? We all thought you were sisters!”
“Really not!”
Ye Yu smiled bitterly and waved his hand.
Bai Xichu snorted coldly.
“If not, then why speak in that tone? Don’t you think it’s a bit too much?”
Hearing this, Ran Jingjing hurried to explain.
“No, no! I was just surprised for my disciple.
Senior, Xin Wan’en probably doesn’t know about this yet, right?”
Just then,
Xin Wan’en and Shangguan Jiujiu arrived at the main hall of Wu Wei Tower.
“I already know. On the way here, Sister Shangguan told me everything.
Actually, I have no objections.
As long as I can be with Yu’er again, nothing else matters!”
When Xin Wan’en said this, her eyes toward Ye Yu were full of love.
Seeing this, all the women smiled with relief.
It seemed Xin Wan’en was a sensible sister, speaking frankly and without resistance.
Very agreeable!
Their approving gazes were on her, while doubtful ones turned to Ran Jingjing.
In an instant, Ran Jingjing felt cold hands and feet.
Only one thought crossed her mind: I’m the bad guy now!
