Chapter 147: Hu Liena

Chapter 147: Hu Liena

Hu Liena immediately realized that Su Mo truly had the ability to help her expel the evil energy from her body.

Fifteen minutes later, Su Mo removed his hands from Hu Liena's back and stood up.

"It's done. The evil energy in your body has been completely cleared."

"I'll help you remove it once every month from now on."

After standing up, Su Mo spoke calmly.

"Thank you!"

Hu Liena also stood up, turned around, and sincerely expressed her gratitude.

"Why… why are you helping me?"

She looked at Su Mo with an unreadable expression, her voice carrying a hint of nervousness.

As if some thought had crossed her mind, her cheeks flushed slightly, and her heartbeat quickened.

"It's nothing. I just saw that you were here for training and not one of the Fallen, so I helped you out of convenience."

Su Mo responded casually.

Of course, he couldn't tell her that he was doing this because of Bibi Dong. So he simply gave a random excuse.

"Oh…"

Hearing his reply, Hu Liena didn't know whether to feel relieved or disappointed.

She had thought that Su Mo had some special interest in her.

But judging from his attitude, it seemed like she had misunderstood.

"Alright, your evil energy has been cleared. You should leave now. If you stay here too long, people might start to get the wrong idea."

Su Mo didn't bother figuring out what she was thinking. After completing the purification, he immediately asked her to leave.

"…"

Hu Liena was now completely sure—Su Mo truly had no feelings for her.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have said such a mood-killing thing at this moment.

No… wait. If Su Mo really had no interest in her, why would he be so kind as to help her?

His reason sounded too flimsy.

Even without Su Mo's help, she could still use the Yellow Spring Dew to cleanse the evil energy inside her, though drinking it was a bit unpleasant.

So… was Su Mo playing hard to get?

"Alright then, I'll be going first!"

Thinking she had figured out the truth, Hu Liena gave Su Mo a dazzling smile before turning around and leaving.

Her steps were light and graceful, filled with a subtle sense of joy.

Regardless of how she felt about Su Mo, his actions at least proved her charm.

But she didn't know that she had completely misunderstood.

Su Mo wasn't playing any mind games at all.

As soon as Hu Liena left, he immediately entered a meditative state and continued his cultivation.

Meanwhile, Bibi Dong watched Hu Liena's actions with a thoughtful expression.

"That girl… could it be that she's fallen for Su Mo?"

Bibi Dong mused to herself with a slight smile.

She wasn't entirely surprised.

After all, in the original timeline, Hu Liena had developed feelings for Tang San in the Slaughter City.

Now, with the earlier scene of her voluntarily approaching Su Mo, Bibi Dong could somewhat understand why Hu Liena had been drawn to Tang San back then.

A large part of it was due to the environment of the Slaughter City itself.

Since Tang San hadn't arrived yet and Su Mo was here first—on top of the fact that he actively helped her expel the evil energy—it wasn't impossible for Hu Liena to develop feelings for him instead.

At this thought, Bibi Dong felt conflicted.

She wasn't sure if she should intervene.

After all, Su Mo already had Ning Rongrong.

"Forget it. I'll leave it alone for now. As long as she doesn't fall for Tang San, that's good enough…"

In the end, Bibi Dong decided not to interfere.

She wasn't even sure if Hu Liena really had feelings for Su Mo yet.

As long as Tang San wasn't involved, it didn't matter.

Life in the Slaughter City remained unchanged for Su Mo.

His days consisted solely of cultivation and battles in the Hell Arena.

Hu Liena, on the other hand, was different.

At first, she believed that Su Mo was playing hard to get and thought that he actually liked her.

As she spent more time with him, she slowly started to develop genuine feelings for him.

Then, she began waiting for Su Mo to make a move.

But even after a full year, she never received a confession from him.

Only then did Hu Liena realize that Su Mo had meant what he said.

He truly wasn't trying to play any mind games—he had helped her out of pure convenience.

This realization left Hu Liena heartbroken.

She had already fallen for him.

Even though it was all a misunderstanding, her feelings were real.

"It's done. The evil energy inside you has been cleared."

After yet another purification session, Su Mo stood up and spoke.

Normally, Hu Liena would simply get up and leave afterward.

But this time, she didn't.

Instead, she raised her head and looked directly at Su Mo.

"Su Mo, I have something I want to tell you."

Her gaze was unwavering, her voice steady.

Now that she was certain of her feelings while realizing that Su Mo might not have any romantic interest in her, Hu Liena decided to take the initiative.

Su Mo remained silent for a moment.

He wasn't ignorant.

He had long noticed the shift in Hu Liena's gaze toward him.

But he simply had no way to respond, so he had always pretended not to notice.

He hadn't expected her to confess directly today.

If this had been a year ago, Su Mo would have rejected her outright without hesitation.

But after spending over a year together in the Slaughter City, where his life consisted only of battles and cultivation, Hu Liena had become the only bit of warmth in his daily routine.

He might not love her, but he had already considered her a friend.

"I know what you want to say, but you should be aware of my identity, right?"

Su Mo looked at Hu Liena and spoke calmly.

He was reminding her that he was affiliated with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.

To the outside world, he was essentially known as Ning Rongrong's fiancé.

There was no secret about it—Hu Liena should have been aware of this as well.

So there was no need to say anything unnecessary.

"I know, but I still want to say it."

"Su Mo, I like you!"

Hu Liena ignored his implied rejection, her eyes locked onto his as she boldly spoke the words she had been holding in for so long.

"Sorry, but I won't abandon Rongrong."

"We should just stay friends."

Su Mo sighed inwardly.

He hadn't expected Hu Liena to actually say it aloud.

Still, he didn't hesitate to reject her.

Regardless of how beautiful or charming Hu Liena was, Su Mo had already chosen Ning Rongrong.

With his previous life's principles still deeply ingrained, he wasn't interested in having multiple women by his side.

"…"

Hearing his words, Hu Liena didn't look disappointed.

On the contrary, she seemed even more impressed by him.

But since she had already taken the first step, she had no intention of giving up so easily.

Hu Liena looked at Su Mo with determination in her eyes.

"I know, and I never asked you to give up Ning Rongrong."

"I don't expect anything. I just hope that during our time in the Slaughter City, I can be with you."

"None of us even know if we'll ever leave this place, do we?"

"So, for as long as we're here, can you accept me?"

"If we make it out in the future, I promise I won't bother you or interfere with you and Ning Rongrong."

She spoke boldly, her gaze pleading as she looked at Su Mo.

Her reasoning was simple. She wasn't sure if she would ever leave the Slaughter City, so she took the initiative, making a choice she otherwise wouldn't have dared.

If they left, she would deal with it then.

For now, she only wanted to claim Su Mo while they were still trapped here.

Su Mo remained silent for a moment.

To say he wasn't even slightly tempted would be a lie.

Spending years in the Slaughter City with such a stunning woman—how could anyone not waver at least for a moment?

"Don't worry. As long as I'm here, we'll make it out of the Slaughter City safely."

But in the end, Su Mo resisted the temptation and simply gave her a calm answer.

He completely avoided addressing her request.

Hu Liena was both frustrated and amused.

She hadn't expected Su Mo to reject her even after she had made her intentions this clear.

Still, she knew she couldn't push too hard, so she didn't continue pressing him.

"Alright, I'll listen to you. But if you change your mind, my offer will always stand."

She flashed a seductive smile at Su Mo, her voice laced with temptation, before turning and walking away with deliberate, swaying steps.

Su Mo watched her go, then let out a quiet sigh.

The moment Hu Liena left, Bibi Dong's voice echoed beside him.

"You actually rejected Nana!"

Her tone carried a teasing amusement.

She had been watching everything unfold from the very beginning.

She had already seen Hu Liena's growing feelings for Su Mo, so her actions today came as no surprise.

What did surprise her, however, was how bold Hu Liena had been, openly stating her desire to be Su Mo's woman for the duration of their time in the Slaughter City.

Su Mo shot Bibi Dong a glance but didn't respond.

"Aren't all men supposed to enjoy having multiple women by their side?"

"Knowing Nana, if she said she won't bother you after leaving, then she meant it. So while you're here, you can enjoy her without worry."

"Or do you not find her attractive?"

Bibi Dong smirked, egging him on further.

She was curious to see if Su Mo would eventually give in to temptation.

If Hu Liena truly managed to claim him, Bibi Dong wouldn't mind at all.

Su Mo sighed.

"I've heard that the prettier a woman is, the better she is at lying."

Bibi Dong burst into laughter.

She couldn't deny that Su Mo had a point.

After all, she had just lied herself.

She knew Hu Liena too well—if Su Mo actually accepted her, there was no way she would simply let go of him after leaving the Slaughter City.

"You seem very eager for me to take Nana in. Didn't you treat her like a daughter?"

"Shouldn't you be warning me to stay away instead of encouraging me?"

Su Mo raised an eyebrow at Bibi Dong.

"That just proves she has good taste."

"And I know Nana well—when she falls for someone, she won't change her mind."

"If she can at least have some happiness while she's here, isn't that better than getting nothing at all?"

"So if you really want to accept her, just do it. I won't stop you."

For the first time, Bibi Dong's playful tone faded into seriousness.

She had experienced firsthand what it was like to love someone and never receive that love in return.

She had no intention of letting Hu Liena suffer the same fate.

Su Mo fell silent.

He hadn't expected Bibi Dong to truly not oppose it.

Rather than continue the conversation, he simply turned back to his training.

Bibi Dong smiled knowingly.

She appreciated Su Mo's self-control, but she was curious—how long could he resist?

Hu Liena was not the type to give up once she had made her move.

Sure enough, in the following days, Hu Liena's behavior confirmed Bibi Dong's suspicions.

She no longer held back her natural allure.

Before entering the Slaughter City, she had always exuded charm, but after arriving here, she had kept a colder, more distant demeanor.

Now, in front of Su Mo, she let her seductive nature show again.

She knew her strengths and wasn't afraid to use them.

"Su Mo, are you sure you don't want to change your mind?"

"If you ever want me, I'm always available."

Su Mo found himself constantly bombarded by her advances.

She was beautiful, seductive, and now openly offering herself to him.

Even with his self-restraint, there were times when he almost wavered.

"You're playing with fire, you know that?"

One day, he finally lost his patience.

He cornered Hu Liena against the wall, his voice filled with warning.

At first, Hu Liena was startled, her eyes widening in slight panic.

But she quickly composed herself, and instead of fear, a smile appeared on her lips.

"Are you talking about this kind of fire?"

Without hesitation, she leaned forward and pressed her lips against his.

At that moment, Su Mo's restraint completely shattered.

Any man who could endure this wouldn't be a man at all.

…

Afterward, Su Mo felt a tinge of regret.

He had ultimately failed to resist.

However, he had at least held onto his bottom line and didn't fully claim Hu Liena as his own.

Still, she had certainly learned the consequences of teasing him.

And now that the line had been crossed, Su Mo no longer bothered resisting her advances.

From then on, he enjoyed Hu Liena's presence freely.

Though she hadn't fully succeeded in taking him for herself, she was completely devoted to him, acting as though she was already his woman.

To others, she was a cold, untouchable goddess.

To Su Mo, she was completely obedient and affectionate.

Even Bibi Dong nearly stepped in to scold her for being too submissive.

But in the end, she was content with how things turned out.

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