Chapter 583: I’ll Wait For You Translator: Timothy_ Editor: GlobeGlotter
If there was anything more stunning than the battle's result, it was the Shalaweisi Corporation's bankruptcy. They had hosted a bet on the outcome, with Luo Yue winning at odds of 1 to 100. Someone bet on Luo Yue, apparently knowing the corporation's assets. He wagered 500 million, and the corporation barely paid out the 50 billion USD before declaring bankruptcy.
The recipient of the 50 billion remained a mystery.
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Luo Yue's victory and substantial compensation, coupled with their position in the lucrative pharmaceutical industry, brought immense wealth. People worldwide sought to move there. The newly developed city's strong military made residents feel safe, but immigration standards tightened. Only soldiers could transfer their families without conditions; new immigrants faced stricter rules.
Early arrivals celebrated their decision, unlike newer immigrants who faced substantial fees. Luo Dongsheng rejoiced at his timely arrival. He initially feared Luo Yue's survival after the war, but its victory over the Union Army changed everything. He and his girlfriend now held management positions with ten times their previous salaries and a new home.
Han Yan expected only the Guang Han Sect to relocate to Luo Yue, but the Lian Hang Jing Temple and several smaller sects also arrived. Liang Jun and Lu Na finally understood Luo Yue's terrifying interference system upon seeing Ye Xing.
Many countries visited, politely requesting cooperation and acknowledging Luo Yue's independence. Ye Mo delegated these matters to Xu Yuehua, eventually promoting her to City Lord. Knowing Ye Mo's disinterest and ultimate goals lay elsewhere, she accepted. She also knew these friendly countries sought their interference machines, though Luo Yue sold far weaker versions than the city's stationary ones. Unaware of this, buyers flocked to Luo Yue.
Each machine sold for one billion USD, and Luo Yue received one hundred orders before completing its production line. Even Ye Mo conceded that weapon sales were more profitable than pharmaceuticals. Vast sums flowed into and out of Luo Yue, exchanged for shiploads of materials. Luo Yue grew daily, a change only residents fully appreciated.
That same month, Luo Yue announced its own government and currency. The world-renowned Luo Yue Immortal Hospital resumed operations.
Standing atop a high mountain, Ye Mo surveyed the rapidly changing city. While his cultivation hadn't progressed significantly, he felt a sense of accomplishment, having built and protected his city.
A faint scent reached him; he knew it was Ning Qingxue. He embraced her, feeling excited. He recalled building the city largely to fulfill her wish.
“I finally fulfilled our wish and built Luo Yue City,” Ye Mo said, surveying the bustling city.
“Thank you, I—” Ning Qingxue knew he'd built it largely for her. She'd wanted a peaceful life, and Luo Yue provided it.
Before she finished, Ye Mo kissed her.
After a while, Ning Qingxue panted, pinching him playfully. “It’s still day; at night…”
Ye Mo laughed, gazing into the distance. “Qingxue, I want to wait until you reach the Foundation Establishment state. If you—”
Ning Qingxue interrupted, “I don’t care about the Foundation Establishment state. I just want to be with you. The thought of rarely seeing you terrifies me. If not for you, I might never have known happiness. Thank you for showing me how mesmerizing love is.”
Ye Mo brushed her hair as she spoke emotionally.
“If I hadn’t gone to Shen Nong Jia that day, would we have missed each other forever?” she whispered, her eyes soft.
Ye Mo was stunned. Without that encounter, he might have died or never remembered her, only Luo Ying remaining in his heart.
Ning Qingxue held him tightly, fearing he would disappear. “Luckily, I went. If not, I might have lost you forever. I don’t know what I’d be like without you. Perhaps I’d go crazy.”
She didn't know when he fell for her, but it wasn't for her looks. Considering Su Jingwen's feelings for Ye Mo, she sensed a rivalry. What if Su Jingwen had saved him at Shen Nong Jia?
Ye Mo held her tighter. “Qingxue, you and Susu are the most excellent women. It’s my fortune to be with either of you. When I opened my eyes at the bottom of the cliff and saw you, I knew I’d never forget you. Seeing your wounds and the fruit you’d bitten, I knew I was in love. Thank you, Qingxue.”
Ning Qingxue considered Susu, her near-aunt, then calmed down. Susu wasn't her biological aunt and was her age; even if she were, Ning Qingxue wouldn't leave Ye Mo.
Lost in love, they kissed passionately.
In the distance, Luo Fei watched and sighed, worrying for her younger martial sister, Luo Xuan. She sensed Luo Xuan's affection for Ye Mo, but Ning Qingxue was equally attractive and devoted. Moreover, the two were inseparable.
Eventually, they stopped, gazing at each other silently. Ning Qingxue's face was flushed; she didn't mind his advances. Ye Mo felt similarly, but his spirit cleansing chant helped him control himself.
“Qingxue, I’m going out now. But if we haven’t reached the Foundation Establishment state in three years, and there’s still no news of Susu, then we’ll have a big wedding in Luo Yue,” Ye Mo promised softly.
“I’ll wait for you.” Ning Qingxue’s voice, soft yet resonant, reached Ye Mo's heart.