Chen Mo told her about his desire to explore a new path.
He had originally wanted Qing Mo's comfort, but what he received instead was ridicule and blows.
Qing Mo shoved Chen Mo away and wrapped herself completely in the bedding. "You've disappointed This Queen too much."
"If you could comprehend a new path and reach the Soul Emperor Realm in just six months, wouldn't all those predecessors be useless? Every path and every cultivation method was developed by predecessors over decades, centuries, or even several generations—dozens of generations."
"And yet, just because you've had no clue for a little over six months, you want to give up. Trash like you doesn't deserve to be This Queen's husband. This Queen misjudged you."
Qing Mo berated Chen Mo mercilessly.
"Qing Mo, you..."
"You what? You don't deserve to call that name," Qing Mo said coldly.
"Everything was fine just now. How... how are you turning against me over this?" Chen Mo frowned, his tone puzzled.
"Over this? Is this really the only reason? Where is that fighting spirit you used to have? Where is that determination you once had to pin This Queen beneath you and whip me one day? It's gone, completely gone. All you think about now is pleasure, and you keep taking more and more women. Are Lei Ling and Huo Zhi really only here because of marriage alliances?" Qing Mo pointed at Chen Mo's nose as she cursed him.
Chen Mo was rendered speechless by the scolding. He wanted to explain himself, but Qing Mo kicked him off the bed.
"Go reflect on yourself properly." Qing Mo angrily drove Chen Mo out of the room.
It was the first time Chen Mo had ever seen her like this.
At that moment, he felt as though he might