(Non-canon) Bonus Chapter – Life 58, Age 36, Marital Disciple 1

Note: This chapter was posted for April 1st 2024. Non-canon chapter just for fun. Feel free to read or skip at your leisure. --------------------------------------------------------- After finishing all my pills for the day, I left the workshop and headed home. “Jiao,” I said upon entering, “How was your day?” “Ugh, same as every other,” she said. “There’s a new guy in the outer sect that keeps causing problems. No matter what happens, he just keeps shouting at people to kneel.” I gave her a quick kiss on the cheek. “It will get better,” I said. “He just needs some time to calm down.” She shook her head at that. “It wouldn’t be so bad if it was just a normal disciple, but he is a Hu, so we can’t do anything about it.” There was nothing I could say to that, so I decided to just change the subject. “So, I think I want to take a short trip this weekend,” I said. “Oh? You’re getting out of the sect? Where are you going to go?” “I want to go back to Dragon Gate City for a couple of days. WuJing and Mei were the ones who suggested I join the sect, so I just wanted to visit and thank them for their advice.” “Who is Mei?” she asked in a strange inflection. “Oh, she’s one of the attendants at the Blue Wind Pavilion. She’s a beautiful girl with long, flowing hair and bright red lips. Her blessing makes her amazing, too. She always knows just what to say,” I said, thinking back to my short time in the Pavilion. “Really?” said Jiao with a sharp tone, “she sounds nice. And you are going there to see her?” As she spoke, Jiao walked over to where I was standing. “Yeah, it’s been a while since we have seen each other, and I would like to reconnect, ya know?” “That sounds great,” said Jiao with a flat expression. “Just one thing.” Before I knew what was happening, Jiao punched out and hit me directly in the chest. Her strength was immense. Her fist went directly through my ribcage and exploded my heart. “Have a good time on your journey,” she said. You have died. Calculating... You died as a Marital Disciple 1. 10 credits awarded. Total Credits: 10 My eyes opened. I was standing in front of a large crowd and Jiao was next to me. We were both wearing bright red and gold robes. Jiao’s hair was done up in an elaborate bun with jade and gold ornaments. In the crowd were various elders from the sect, and even Sect Master Tan had shown up. Support the creativity of authors by visiting the original site for this novel and more. While I was trying to get my balance, she took my hand and led me to a chamber at the side of the large hall we had been standing in. After we entered, Jiao reached up and kissed me. Permanent Low, 9-star Marital Affinity. Cost 100 credits. I could just buy the temporary one for cheaper, but it would be best if I bought the permanent version. That way, even if I made a mistake, I wouldn’t be out the cost. I just needed to gather some credits first. I walked back into the reception room and found Jiao. She was talking with a few of her friends. I decided to just walk up and join the conversation. “Hey husband, welcome back,” she said happily. “We were just talking about you, where’ve you been?” I set myself for what was about to happen. “Yeah,” I said, “I was just in the other room thinking about Mei. Have I ever told you about her?” The expression on Jiao’s face dropped in an instant. “Who’s Mei?” ... You have died. Calculating... You died as a Marital Disciple 1. 10 credits awarded. Total Credits: 40 “Jiao,” I said when I revived at the altar, “about Mei...” You have died. Calculating... ... You have died. Calculating... You died as a Marital Disciple 1. 10 credits awarded. Total Credits: 100 “System,” I said short of breath. Constant deaths were draining. A single death wasn’t a problem, but I think the constant torture damaged my soul. “System, raise my affinity.” Permanent Low, 9-star Marital Affinity. Confirmed. Cost 100 credits. 0 credits remaining. Information flooded into my brain. “Oh...OH!” I said as things began to click into place. “Oh no...” I hurried out of the small room I had secluded myself in and rushed into the reception. I saw Jiao talking with her friends, but I didn’t hesitate. I reached out to her shoulder and turned her to face me. “Jiao,” I said solemnly. “I just want to say, I’m sorry about Mei.” She blinked at me and then smiled sweetly. “Husband, who is Mei?” ... You have died.