My gorgeous wife Chapter 1988 - 1956: An Unsolvable Mystery

Time, much like aged wine, only grows more fragrant with the passing years.

Humans, too, can undergo similar transformations; the longer they endure, the more profound their changes become, often imbuing them with a captivating allure.

Li Chen, however, found no such added charm bestowed upon him by the passage of years.

Yet, it was undeniable that over time, Li Chen had indeed undergone significant alterations.

In days gone by, Li Chen lacked grand ambitions, content with a simple life in a moderately sized city. His days were spent in leisurely enjoyment, savoring wine, indulging in cigarettes, and charming attractive women.

However, through the ebb and flow of time and his accumulated experiences, Li Chen’s disposition had markedly shifted.

He remained fundamentally himself, Li Chen was still Li Chen, but he now possessed a greater measure of maturity and depth compared to his former self.

"But I am still me, not anyone else." Li Chen offered a faint smile as he prepared the barbecue, joyfully commencing the grilling of exquisite delicacies.

"I have some wine here," Leng Yao observed Li Chen's dedicated barbecuing and quickly chimed in from the side.

"Wine, you say." Li Chen nodded. "I gave that up long ago, but an occasional taste wouldn't hurt."

Li Chen was not merely grilling chicken; he had inexplicably procured a considerable amount of meat, distributing it among others for grilling as well.

Upon witnessing the items Li Chen distributed, Leng Yao was left momentarily speechless.

Were these not creatures native to the Ancient Battle Realm?

What further astonished Leng Yao was that even after death, these indigenous creatures from the Ancient Battle Realm still emanated a potent aura, possessing strength at least equivalent to formidable Ferocious Beasts with powers in the Soul Realm.

From any perspective, Li Chen appeared to be merely in the Domain Realm, yet in his eyes, creatures of the Soul Realm were nothing more than sustenance...

Contemplating the Supreme Treasure Li Chen possessed, Leng Yao quickly found a rationale for this anomaly.

Of course, he was unaware that the grilled meat Li Chen presented was not obtained through the use of a Supreme Treasure, but was instead personally slain by Li Chen.

While the immediate consumption after encountering numerous deaths might seem unsettling, once these genuine rarities were grilled, a unique fragrance permeated the air, making everyone seemingly forget the grim scenes that had transpired earlier.

Martial artists of the Heaven Realm, many of whom were maintaining a fast, were irresistibly drawn by the aroma. They eagerly approached Leng Yao, seized substantial portions, and devoured them with gusto.

Li Chen and his companions were situated elsewhere. Since there was a limited quantity of the Eight-Treasure Chicken, Li Chen portioned it out among those closest to him, recognizing that sharing with Leng Yao and the others would leave him with nothing.

"You... you carry these items with you?!"

Witnessing Li Chen retrieve various bottles and jars from his ring, Christina could only stare in disbelief.

Although she had never utilized such items, the mere aroma confirmed they were seasonings.

Regardless, as the layers of seasoning were dusted over the roasting Eight-Treasure Chicken, the tantalizing scent intensified her craving.

"When traveling, one must be adequately prepared," Li Chen replied with a smile. These items had been stored in his ring for an extended period. Fortunately, lacking the concept of time, they had not perished over the years to the point of being unusable.

Only Yang Xin found herself compelled to suppress a smile while observing Li Chen.

Her situation was distinct from the others, having known Li Chen for a considerable duration.

She was aware of Li Chen's claimed origin, Huaxia, a world renowned for its culinary excellence on their planet.

They even held a saying: "Food is the populace's deity."

The act of eating is something one never forgets, irrespective of their location.

Li Chen had traversed numerous lands, enduring years of hardship and peril. While he had indeed changed considerably, altering one's fundamental nature proved exceedingly difficult.

"I mean, why would a Demon like you be fighting us over food? Hey, hey, hey! Slow down, that drumstick is mine!"

As soon as the Eight-Treasure Chicken was ready, Christina swiftly snatched a drumstick and retreated to savor it privately.

It was only after Christina had departed that Zhang Shutong finally posed a question to Li Chen: "What is your next plan?"

"Plan?" Li Chen leisurely sliced pieces of chicken, offering them to Tian Yi and Yang Xin, and responded at a measured pace. "I have no plan. What transpires next will depend entirely on the choices those individuals make."

Tian Yi, whose mouth had been watering, beamed with delight upon receiving the Eight-Treasure Chicken from Li Chen.

"Those people will not let matters rest," Zhang Shutong stated calmly.

"I am aware," Li Chen replied with a shrug. "After all, I possess a Supreme Treasure, an object coveted by all within the Four Realms."

"Since you are aware, why then..."

"It is now apparent, so there is no need to conceal it any further." Li Chen responded nonchalantly, stating, "Moreover, within the Regretless Mountain Range, all cultivators have their abilities capped at the Domain Realm. Beyond that..."

With a grin that displayed his remarkably white teeth, Li Chen looked towards Zhang Shutong and continued, "As long as they are within the Domain Realm, their strength is irrelevant. No matter their numbers, I shall vanquish them all; this is no idle proclamation."

"However, you will eventually need to depart from the Regretless Mountain Range," Yang Xin remarked with a gentle sigh from the side.

"When the moment arrives for my departure, I shall handle it in my own fashion," Li Chen answered with an enigmatic smile to those gathered around him.

Upon hearing Li Chen's words, the two could only resign themselves to his will, following his lead with a sense of helplessness.

As the saying goes, a general is appointed when soldiers arrive, and water is dammed by the earth when it rises. For the present, they could only proceed one step at a time.

They traversed the Three Births River, and upon crossing it, each individual plunged into an eternal dream – or rather, their dreams diverged uniquely.

Li Chen made no inquiry into their dream experiences, nor did they question the specifics of Li Chen's own visions.

Yet, certain matters were etched firmly into Li Chen's memory.

"Past lives, future lives, what truly lies at their core?" Li Chen mused thoughtfully.

The dreams encountered were unlike ordinary ones; they possessed a profound reality, a startling impact. It felt less like a dream and more akin to undergoing reincarnation.

This realization caused Li Chen's body to quiver slightly.

"Could this truly be... reincarnation?"

Contemplating reincarnation, Li Chen's mind drifted to the individuals he had encountered within the dreamscape.

Had those individuals genuinely existed?

Had Guangming's Reincarnation Dao ultimately found success? Had he attained the Palm Realm?

What became of Zhuo Wuju, Jun Zhixin, and the others? Did they perish in combat, or did they find refuge within the endless expanse of time?

Li Chen sensed that unraveling this profound enigma might require an exceedingly long period.