Olivia Harris said, “Isn’t this good? At least you can live ten years without worries. If you leave, you might lose your life immediately. The Northern Realm is vast and boundless, filled with countless masters in cultivation. No matter how strong the three of us are, we can’t withstand endless pursuit. In the end, you’ll be the one to suffer.”

I scoffed, “I refuse to be a coward, waiting here to die slowly.”

Mary Clark’s beautiful eyes sparkled as she watched us argue, but she didn’t interrupt. Charlotte Harris smiled faintly, “With Emily Harris’s Three Thousand Weak Water Sword, how many people in the Northern Realm could possibly harm William Carter?”

Olivia Harris replied coolly, “There’s always someone stronger. In the Mortal Heaven, the three of us together might be invincible. But don’t forget, the Northern Realm has Nine Heavens.”

She changed the subject and said, “Diana Carter, listen carefully.”

“I’m William Carter! I’ve said it countless times! Emily Harris, are your ears not working?” I interrupted her rudely. For some reason, I just liked to go against Olivia Harris. Still, I insisted they call me William Carter for a reason. The three beauties held grudges against my past self and might not try their best to protect me. If they saw me as someone else, maybe things would be better.

Olivia Harris took a deep breath and said, “William Carter, listen up. The Northern Realm is far vaster than you imagine, divided into Nine Heavens. We are currently in the Mortal Heaven. Besides this, there are the Pure Void Heaven, Samsara Heaven, Desire Heaven, Demon Slaughter Heaven, Spiritual Treasure Heaven, Auspicious Heaven, Yellow Springs Heaven, and the legendary Free Heaven. Among them, the people and demons in the Mortal Heaven are the weakest. In the other heavens, there are masters with extremely profound cultivation. The former Diana Carter was just a demon king in the Mortal Heaven. It’s said that in the past, it traveled to Demon Slaughter Heaven, but ended up severely wounded and fled back to Mortal Heaven in disgrace. Think about your own strength—once your identity is exposed, people and demons from all Nine Heavens will swarm after you. Can the three of us handle that?”

My head was spinning. What Nine Heavens? I couldn’t make sense of it all at once. Anyway, it just meant there were many powerful demonfolk outside who wanted to catch me. I scratched my head, feeling a bit scared inside. But with things said this far, how could I back down? Wouldn’t that make Olivia Harris look down on me even more? Besides, nothing ventured, nothing gained. I’d thought it through these days: staying here, I’d live at most ten years. But if I went out, maybe I’d have some lucky encounters—like the old saying goes, those who try often succeed. If I learned some secret arts or armor techniques and improved my demon power, maybe I could survive the heavenly tribulation. In short, if I want to live longer, I have to take risks!

Suddenly, Mary Clark said, “Olivia, why be so modest? Except for the Free Heaven, which no one has ever visited, I don’t think the masters of the other seven heavens are necessarily stronger than us.”

Charlotte Harris glanced at me and said with a seductive smile, “As long as our William Carter doesn’t drool everywhere or use Diana Carter’s claws, his identity won’t be exposed. Look at him now—does he look anything like Diana Carter?”

Mary Clark raised an eyebrow, “So what if they know he’s Diana Carter? I haven’t used my Vein Armor Technique in years—my hands are itching for a fight.”

I realized that among the three beauties, Olivia Harris was the most cold and rational, Mary Clark was tough and combative, with a bit of a childish temper, and Charlotte Harris was the most passionate and seductive, but seemed quite cunning. If all three of these beauties were my wives, wouldn’t that be amazing?

But I’d probably die from exhaustion.

“Since Miss Clark and Miss Harris have no objections, it’s settled. We’re leaving now!” I declared boldly, striding forward, deliberately avoiding Olivia Harris’s gaze.

“Wait a moment.” Olivia Harris waved her long sleeve, and the giant snow lotus on the lake slowly rose, floated into her palm, and gradually shrank to the size of a bowl. Olivia Harris hesitated for a moment, then flicked her finger, and a petal of the snow lotus drifted over.

Damn it, she wants to hit me again! I sneered inwardly, stretched out my crimson claw with precision, and caught the snow lotus petal. I was about to breathe fire to show Olivia Harris a lesson. Suddenly, the snow lotus melted and turned into a snow-white, wide robe, softly draping down.

Olivia Harris said coldly, “If you’re going out, at least change your clothes.”

Mary Clark nodded, “Your tattered clothes are a bit indecent—your butt is showing.”

Charlotte Harris clicked her tongue, “Emily Harris is really generous, even willing to give away the precious Seven Orifices Lotus Petal. William Carter, this lotus robe is warm in winter and cool in summer, impervious to water and fire, and never gets dirty. It’s a rare treasure. Now you see, the fairy may seem cold, but she’s actually warm-hearted. See how good she is to you.”

Olivia Harris said coldly, “I’m only lending it to him. Since we’ve made a pact, I’ll do my best to ensure his safety.”

I stared blankly at the lotus robe—elegant and noble, the material light and thin, exuding a faint fragrance. How long had it been since I wore new clothes? Stroking the lotus robe, a flood of emotions welled up inside me.

Standing by the lake, I took off my ragged clothes, had a good bath, scrubbed off countless clumps of dirt, caught a few lice, shaved my beard clean, and combed my long hair. Finally, I put on the lotus robe.

The smooth, cool lotus robe clung to my skin, gently caressing me, indescribably comfortable. Looking down at my reflection in the water, I saw a clean face in the lake. Today is a brand new day. From today on, I, William Carter, will give my all for my future!

Turning around, I crooked my finger at the three women. “Come with me.”