Patriarch is Taking Concubines Again!

In the peach blossom garden, the scent of flowers filled the air. What captivated people the most was the subtle fragrance emanating from Tao Yao – fresh, elegant, and soul-refreshing. After a month of dormancy, Tao Yao's eyes gradually regained life.

Her gaze lingered on the peach blossoms, lost in memories. Then, she fixed her eyes on Li Su. As their eyes met, Tao Yao's gaze underwent a noticeable change– familiarity, unfamiliarity, confusion, and puzzlement.

Now complete after memory awakening, Tao Yao's two lifetimes seemed to merge, explaining the various emotions in her gaze. Familiarity came from sharing years and memories with Li Su. Unfamiliarity arose from her past life without him. As for confusion and puzzlement, Li Su speculated but wasn't certain.

"All these years, Tao Yao's thoughts were always with Li Su. Li Su's impression in her heart must be profound. The unfamiliarity stems from her past life, where Li Su wasn't present. As for her confusion and puzzlement, Li Su has some guesses, but he isn't sure if his speculations are accurate."

Tao Yao's complete self now, after awakening, presented changes in her gaze – a blend of familiarity, unfamiliarity, confusion, and puzzlement. Li Su spoke, "Tao Yao," noting her ethereal aura as if a celestial being had descended.

Her response, "Husband," accompanied a shift in temperament reminiscent of the familiar Tao Yao. She gently nestled into Li Su's embrace, expressing gratitude and acknowledging the danger she faced, crediting Li Su for her memory awakening.

Li Su, observing Tao Yao's transformation, found it intriguing and unclear. Despite improved control over celestial forces, he couldn't match Tao Yao's naturalness. The unfamiliarity stemmed from her previous life's strength compared to her mortal state now.

"Even with enhanced control over celestial forces, Li Su can't match Tao Yao's naturalness. Her past and present selves differ, and Li Su wonders if these changes are for better or worse."

Apart from Tao Yao, Li Su hadn't encountered other reincarnated immortals. The records provided little detail, leading Li Su to consider seeking information from the Purple Gold Holy Lands or the Tai Xu Holy Lands.

The difficulty of obtaining such information heightened Li Su's curiosity about Tao Yao's changes. He speculated on the impact of her awakened memories, questioning whether they were beneficial.

"Considering the vastness of Tao Yao's past life memories, especially cultivation techniques, her mind would burst if absorbed all at once. Gradual integration with her growing strength is a restriction set by her past self."

Regarding other reincarnated immortals, Li Su remained unaware but noted that Tao Yao, currently an ordinary person, had restrictions on accessing certain memories and techniques. These limitations aimed to prevent overwhelming her current mortal state.

Li Su's curiosity didn't lie in these matters but in Tao Yao's personality, behavior, and potential changes.

"Husband, did I seem distant earlier?" Tao Yao inquired.

Li Su responded with a simple "Yes."

Initially, Tao Yao indeed appeared aloof, possessing a natural indifference and a somewhat condescending demeanor.

That was quite normal. In her past life, she was an immortal.

"Husband, that's because my past life memories dominated then. But thanks to you, my memories don't repel you," explained Tao Yao.

"When I reincarnated, I set some restrictions and used the Art of Celestial Principles. In theory, no one should obtain me. But you did, husband. You are my predestined one!" Tao Yao declared, gazing intensely at Li Su.

Predestined one!

Those words left Li Su feeling a bit dazed.

"However, as my strength grows, I'll become closer to my past self. You may find me more aloof, but my feelings for you won't change," Tao Yao reassured, leaning on Li Su's shoulder.

Li Su extended his hand, embracing her.

Tao Yao's words gave Li Su insight into her current state. Perhaps Tao Yao's lack of an immediate drastic change post-awakening had something to do with Li Su's assistance.

Li Su used the Great Dream Record to enter Tao Yao's past life memories, collecting fragments. Tao Yao had attempted awakening before but failed, suggesting her memories had weakened.

During the collection, Li Su's presence was unintentionally imprinted on the memory fragments, ensuring Tao Yao wouldn't harbor aversion towards him even if her past self took the lead.

Regardless, it was a positive outcome. Otherwise, animosity might have arisen post-memory awakening. This possibility had crossed Li Su's mind before Tao Yao's memory awakening. Still, he chose to help her, and it wasn't in vain. Tao Yao had changed significantly but remained his Tao Yao.

It remained to be seen what new changes she would undergo as her strength increased.

"Tao Yao, are you saying that before your reincarnation, you were truly a peach tree?"

"Yes, but I was an immortal realm peach tree. Otherwise, becoming an immortal would have been challenging."

In the realm of immortality, there stood a majestic peach tree!

"Why did you choose to be reborn as a human?" Li Su inquired once more.

"Turning into a human is the only way to escape numerous celestial calamities. My love, you have no idea – cultivating a peach tree is incredibly challenging. It involves facing not only the tribulations of heaven and earth but also dealing with many ill-intentioned individuals," explained Tao Yao.

Li Su could empathize with the situation.

Plants, especially those of a certain age, often held valuable elements for humans within their trunks. Just like the peach tree in the Returning Origin Sect, over ten thousand years old, which Li Su extracted sap from. This extraction was a significant loss for the peach tree, and it was uncertain how many years it would take to recover.

For the sake of awakening Tao Yao's memories, Li Su overlooked these consequences. After all, it was only a little over ten thousand years. If a tree grew for tens or hundreds of thousands of years, the sap within could grant humans extended lifespans. Many would covet such a substance, and plants with excessively long lifespans often faced various calamities as they continued to grow. So, in this life, Tao Yao chose to reincarnate as a human.

"However, my love, even as a human, I won't be free from future tribulations. I might bring you a lot of trouble," Tao Yao confessed.

Li Su reassured her, "It's okay, Tao Yao. I will protect you from the tribulations. I will protect you!"

These words brought a mist to Tao Yao's eyes. She was touched. Although she had regained the memories of her past life, she was not entirely the same as the previous Tao Yao.

"Husband, I'm tired," Tao Yao said a bit shyly. This statement carried another layer of meaning.

In response, Li Su gently held her hand and said, "It's okay, Tao Yao. I will protect you."

He then carried her into the room.

"Husband, kiss me," Tao Yao suddenly became exceptionally charming, exuding a hundredfold allure compared to before.

Li Su's breath couldn't help but become heavier. Now, she was not the ordinary mortal Tao Yao but the fairy who had awakened her past life memories and successfully reincarnated. This night began to unfold with unparalleled romance.