Lin Xue might be a cold-hearted person, but seeing the black mist continuously flow out and spread everywhere, with numerous cracks appearing in the protective shield, and all the creatures of the Pure Land letting out wails, as if it were an inferno for them, Lin Xue couldn't help but shed tears. For her, this was also a disaster.
"We must find a way to restore the Pure Land to its original state. If we hadn't been here waiting, such a big problem wouldn't have occurred. Therefore, I believe we should take responsibility."
Without delay, Ye Tiancheng quickly got into the car and called Hou Mingzhu on the way.
"To save the Pure Land, I must divorce you. Prepare all the necessary documents, and let's go get the divorce now."
Such heartless words, coupled with his anxious tone, struck Hou Mingzhu like lightning. She thought she had encountered the world's biggest scumbag, and as a wife, she had to suffer such a fate.
"Is there no other way?"
"No, we need to hurry."
After speaking, Ye Tiancheng hung up the phone and dialed Su Muxian's number. They hadn't contacted each other since their last meeting at the motel on a rainy night.
"I need to become your Su family's son-in-law. Let's get married first, then you take me to your hometown. I need to retrieve something very important from your family's ancestral hall. That item can save many lives and is extremely important. I hope you can cooperate."
"Ye Tiancheng, aren't you a bit too confident? Why should I listen to everything you say just because you say it? What do you take me for? Someone you can summon and dismiss at will? Do you think I'm worthless?"
After their last separation, Su Muxian had taken a long time to recover, believing she would never fall in love again, especially after being so deeply hurt by Ye Tiancheng. Everything Ye Tiancheng had done back then was like a knife that pierced Su Muxian, and the pain felt unforgettable even now.
"That's not what I think. I'm serious. I will immediately get the divorce certificate with Hou Mingzhu, and then I'll register with you. I hope you can prepare your household registration. I'll pick you up from your home, or you can wait for me at the Civil Affairs Bureau. It would be best if you could wait for me at the Civil Affairs Bureau, as it will save time."
Ye Tiancheng turned the proposal into a ritualistic and rather bizarre event. Previously, he had shown no affection towards Su Muxian, and he and his wife had always acted as a loving couple. Now, suddenly wanting to marry her, Su Muxian, who had lost many important memories, couldn't comprehend it. Whether Ye Tiancheng was trying to save the world or not, she found it extremely repulsive. All of this man's actions now seemed like those of a scumbag, not worth her emotional investment.
"You'd better not come. I can't afford someone like you. Go and harm whichever young lady you wish, but please leave me alone. I prefer simple things and am no match for you. Don't come looking for me again. I don't want to marry you."
"Su Muxian, this is truly a matter that can save many lives. I hope you can reconsider."
Before Ye Tiancheng could finish speaking, Su Muxian directly hung up the phone, showing him no courtesy whatsoever.
It seemed this matter wouldn't be easily resolved. Ye Tiancheng understood that obtaining the divorce certificate was the first step, and then he had to quickly go to Su Muxian and persuade her.
Ye Tiancheng quickly drove to pick up Hou Mingzhu, and then they went to the Civil Affairs Bureau to finalize the divorce. Throughout the process, Hou Mingzhu remained silent, but tears flowed continuously.
Ye Tiancheng's heart was filled with anxiety, and he didn't even know what to say to comfort Hou Mingzhu. After attempting to speak a few times, he realized it was better left unsaid, and quickly understood that silence might be the best answer for both of them.
After obtaining the divorce certificate, Ye Tiancheng realized that a marriage, which appeared so solid, was actually so fragile that it was impossible to determine what truly lasted forever.
"Hou Mingzhu, you will always be my wife. After I resolve this matter, I will apologize to you. You can punish me however you wish then, and I will not complain."
After speaking, Ye Tiancheng got back into the car. Midway, Lin Xue reminded him.
"I understand women's psychology. Although Su Muxian hung up on you earlier, if she still has feelings for you, you can successfully marry her this time. However, you can't be too casual with a proposal. You should buy a diamond ring, and at least have a bouquet of roses. Otherwise, she'll think you're trying to get something for nothing, and it won't seem formal."
Ye Tiancheng's mind was completely muddled, filled with the image of Hou Mingzhu's tears. The thought of Hou Mingzhu crying for him made Ye Tiancheng feel like a complete failure as a man.
The moment he finally obtained the divorce certificate, Ye Tiancheng also realized that after such a long period of being together, he and Hou Mingzhu had become an inseparable entity.
Their separation now caused pain to both of them, but to save the Pure Land, Ye Tiancheng had no choice but to make sacrifices. This was something he had to do. Compared to those living beings, his personal happiness was not that important. Ye Tiancheng didn't want to dwell on it too much and quickly tried to find a way to distract himself.
"Apprentice, then we'll go to the mall to buy all these things and then head directly to Su Muxian's. This will save time."
"Alright, I'll choose them. Master, I understand women's tastes better."
The two million yuan he had earned from his collaboration with Fang Ruyun came in handy. Ye Tiancheng didn't want Su Muxian to feel wronged, so he spent a large portion of the two million on a diamond ring.
When Ye Tiancheng arrived at the Su family's residence, Su Muxian was feeling quite agitated and was planning to go shopping. As she reached the entrance, she encountered Ye Tiancheng.
"I told you, I always stand by my word. I don't think that's useful. I won't accept being with you. I will accept being with you."
Ye Tiancheng knelt on one knee and presented the diamond ring he had bought to Su Muxian. "I'm sorry. I know I've hurt you a lot. I really need your help this time. I hope you can help me. Please accept this ring and come with me to get our marriage certificate."
Although Su Muxian would absolutely not be swayed by Ye Tiancheng's bizarre behavior, seeing someone kneel down to propose in front of her, as a woman, she couldn't remain unmoved. Her heart was somewhat shaken.
"Are you crazy? I thought you were joking, just playing with me. You actually went and bought a ring."
Su Muxian was indeed shocked. If she hadn't liked Ye Tiancheng so much, she might have quickly called the police to apprehend this lunatic, or her family's security guards, to prevent Ye Tiancheng from continuing his performance. However, it was precisely this affection that changed the entire course of events.
"I'm not joking. Marry me. The Civil Affairs Bureau is still open. If we go now, we can still get our marriage certificate."
"Then won't you divorce me immediately after you've used me?"
Su Muxian asked this question because she was moved. If she weren't moved, she wouldn't ask such a trivial question. Whatever Ye Tiancheng did would be irrelevant to her, and she wouldn't need to inquire further. She could simply have the security guards come and drag Ye Tiancheng away like trash.
"I'll agree to divorce when you say so. I won't do such a wicked thing. I'll seek your opinion."
Regardless of how long Ye Tiancheng's so-called sincerity would last, for Su Muxian, it felt like a dream, and she was quite happy. Even if it was just a fleeting happiness, it was fine, as long as her conscience was clear.
"Alright, then let's go get our marriage certificate. This is my own choice, and no matter how it ends, I won't regret it."
After a few minutes of brief consideration, Su Muxian gritted her teeth and agreed. They then went to get their marriage certificate. The process was very quick. The staff member who saw Ye Tiancheng looked at him with contempt, as if wanting to bore two holes through him.
After Ye Tiancheng left, she heard the staff member discussing Ye Tiancheng behind his back, calling him a scumbag. He had just divorced his ex-wife and was immediately marrying a new love. She also said that men were untrustworthy, and women should take care of themselves and never fall into a man's gentle trap, or they would be doomed.
"Although it's a bit late now, can you accompany me to your hometown? I need to go to the ancestral hall and, as your Su family's son-in-law, borrow something. That item won't affect you, but it's extremely important to me. I hope you can do me this favor. This is a major event to save all living beings."
Ye Tiancheng emphasized it repeatedly, and Su Muxian already understood that Ye Tiancheng's urgent divorce and remarriage were solely to accomplish this important task. Since she had chosen to be a good person, she would see it through, and Su Muxian was willing to help.
"Alright, let's go now."
Ye Tiancheng drove Su Muxian and his apprentice to the Su family's ancestral hall. Upon reaching the entrance of the cave, he asked Lin Xue to watch from outside and report any developments. Then, he and Su Muxian entered the Su family's ancestral hall together.
"Brother Ye, how do you know about this childhood secret base of mine? I haven't told anyone about this, not even my own family."
"Let's keep that a secret for now."
They had even taken shelter from the rain in the cave outside the ancestral hall. Now, Su Muxian had completely forgotten, and Ye Tiancheng felt a pang of sadness thinking about it. However, there was no need to retrieve the actual memories. Since it was in the past, it shouldn't, and it wasn't necessary to deepen the entanglement between Su Muxian and himself.
"Oh my goodness, it's so spacious in here. Is this really our family's ancestral hall? I never knew this before. I used to come here often for naps when I was a child, and I even took bird eggs from the tree next to it, but I never explored inside. Perhaps subconsciously, I felt it was dark and scary inside."
"You remember your childhood quite clearly. Don't worry, I've been here several times. There's no danger inside. You just need to follow me."
Su Muxian was actually quite scared. If not for Ye Tiancheng's promise, she might have been terrified. She followed Ye Tiancheng closely, step by step, not daring to stray even a small distance, fearing she might get lost.
"This is your family's ancestral hall. Look at these memorial tablets; they should be your ancestors."
As soon as Ye Tiancheng finished speaking, he entered his divine consciousness space and saw the ancestors of the Su family, the person who had been bothering him earlier, now looking at Ye Tiancheng with a smile.