Chapter 26

Thinking of Wang Xiao Feng, to save Shui Sheng he feared no danger, facing the Blood Blade Old Ancestor he dared to fight desperately, encountering an avalanche he did not retreat, and moreover, for his junior sister having lost her purity, he had actually prepared early.

Later, after hearing others' gossip, though he felt uncomfortable in his heart, he also accepted it; but when he saw the man's clothing on Shui Sheng's bed, when he saw Shui Sheng go from disliking Di Yun to arguing with him over himself, he completely broke down.

Feng Yi had more than once thought that, if he set aside the God's-eye view, having encountered Wang Xiao Feng's situation, there are too few people who would not think much.

He asked himself, he himself could absolutely not do it.

Not only were a solitary man and woman sharing a room, but there were also the elders' words.

Those who possess the God's-eye view all know that Hua Tiegan is vile and shameless.

But in reality? His reputation accumulated over decades is too great, his status in the martial world too weighty, moreover he is the sworn brother of his maternal uncle, a great hero of Central Plains.

Such a great figure, could he deceive people? How could Di Yun and Shui Sheng compare to him? Everyone who pursued the Blood Blade Old Ancestor believed Hua Tiegan! After all, he lost three brothers and killed the Blood Blade Old Ancestor.

As Wang Xiao Feng, he also wanted to trust his beloved, but this beloved's every word was about another man.

This phenomenon, aside from explaining it as shifting affection, seems to have no other possibility.

At that time, what could you still demand of a man utterly heartbroken?

And his breaking down, however, made Shui Sheng feel disgusted; I, as long as I do not do wrong, you can think whatever you like, if you misunderstand me, it's your fault.

Actually, when Shui Sheng came up with this idea, it was indeed due to her character, but also the balance of feelings had already, unknowingly, tilted toward Di Yun.

Thus all these, the childhood sweethearts' innocence cannot compare to sharing weal and woe, and thus they became estranged and alienated.

Alas, therefore this thing called love, truly is not something people play with.

It does bring momentary joy, no doubt, but what comes more is pain and helplessness.

Feng Yi, thinking, again directed his gaze toward Shui Sheng.

Shui Sheng appeared leisurely and composed, wearing a white silk gown, dressed like a scholar, with red lips and white teeth, phoenix eyebrows and starry eyes.

She was about to raise her cup to her lips for a sip, when she felt a sharp glance sweep across her face, making her hair stand on end.

Her family background is profound, her martial arts not weak; she instantly felt this glance was utterly different from others, turned her head, and found her gaze directly colliding with Feng Yi's.

The two met eyes only for a moment; Shui Sheng's beautiful eyes immediately welled up, embarrassed she turned her face away, her cheeks becoming as if stained with red rouge, especially lovely.

Feng Yi couldn't help but stare, and couldn't help thinking: 'This truly is the source of all evil, beauty that brings disaster!' Shui Sheng's reason for cross-dressing as a man should be that these two have just entered the martial world, not yet entered the plot of the widely known 'Bell Sword Twin Heroes' name.

After she became famous and put on women's clothing, how could that be acceptable? No wonder the Blood Blade Old Ancestor took a liking to her at first sight, causing the leaders of the southern martial world to all be buried in the snow valley.

In his eyes, Hua Tiegan, though alive, is actually already dead.

And in the entire Linked City world, the only good people with names are Di Yun, Shui Sheng, and Qi Fang.

But the reason they suffer is entirely because of their beauty.

If Di Yun's junior sister were not overly outstanding in beauty, causing countless disciples to be moved, then they would not have thought to eliminate rivals, and Di Yun would not have been framed for defiling a woman, nor would he have suffered a great crime.

If Shui Sheng were not beautiful, the Blood Blade Old Ancestor would not have seized her, and the Four Heroes of Falling Flowers Flowing Water would not have all perished in a single battle.

Feng Yi remembers most clearly that, when the Blood Blade Old Ancestor encountered Shui Sheng, he originally intended to cast her aside and only take her horse.

But upon seeing her appearance, he couldn't help but stare in astonishment, and only then did he seize her!

She is simply too beautiful.

That even the Blood Blade Old Ancestor, who has sampled countless women, could be stunned, speaks volumes.

Feng Yi, in his previous life, had seen many beautiful women through various channels, but to say he had tasted their flavor, that is like the Blood Blade Old Ancestor, an old man who has plucked flowers all his life, completely incomparable! Shui Sheng, originally out of a girl's shyness, turned her face, and suddenly felt that Feng Yi's gaze was purely appreciation and perhaps some contemplation, without lewd thoughts, her curiosity stirred, she was no longer embarrassed, and turned her face back.

Who would have thought Feng Yi had already turned his head; Shui Sheng, at this, felt displeased and couldn't help but let out a cold snort.

Any beautiful woman both hopes someone will look at her and yet dislikes others looking at her.

This contradiction resides in one person, yet they can skillfully manage it, letting people know whether they should look at her, which is also miraculous.

Unfortunately, Feng Yi has a system, and thus wholeheartedly seeks to sever love's threads and pursue the Great Dao; moreover, his Divine Illumination Skill has been completed. This skill gathers the utmost marvels of heaven, upholds the utmost purity, and compared to ordinary people, his desires are naturally much lower.

Shui Sheng's beauty, aside from making him sigh, causes no further ripples.

Feng Yi's thoughts flash like lightning, and his gaze meeting Shui Sheng's is but a blink of an eye.

Wang Xiao Feng didn't notice anything amiss at all, after all, his cousin's female identity was exposed, and the men looking at her were not just Feng Yi.

Wu Shi Fei again downed a large bowl of wine, the alcohol rising to his head, he glanced askance at Wang Xiao Feng and said: 'In that case, the Cold Moon Sword also wants to join the fun; he himself doesn't come, sending two little brats—what use is that?'

Shui Sheng's willow brows rose, and she was about to erupt.

Wang Xiao Feng said arrogantly: 'Although the Divine Illumination Scripture is said to be precious, my master is of such stature that he naturally disdains it; even I, Wang Xiao Feng, may not necessarily regard it!'

Unlike some ignorant things that invite ridicule under heaven!

Wu Shi Fei sneered: 'You speak so nicely, then why did you come running here?'

Shui Sheng 'teng' stood up, her clear voice saying: 'My father merely wished to observe the various martial artists heading to Hunan, and thus wanted to see what was happening; unlike certain people…'

Hmph, measuring a gentleman's heart with a petty mind!

Wu Shi Fei was about to speak when his elder brother pressed a hand on him and said: 'What are we here for, why are you competing with them?'

Wu Shi Fei thought likewise; since they hadn't even met the main party, why make more enemies? He raised a bowl of wine and drained it in one gulp.

At this moment, the old man said: 'As I expected, nearly all the renowned masters of the black and white paths of Jiangnan have come, for the sake of the peerless martial arts that Old Man Mei relies on for his fame—the Divine Illumination Scripture and the Linked City Manual. Who would not wish to be supreme under heaven and look down on the martial world?'

Ding Di's whereabouts are unknown, but Feng Yi is worth a myriad times more, becoming the rare treasure that everyone dreams of and covets.

Once this news is released, who knows how many are still on their way here; this truly is an unprecedented grand spectacle!

Wu Shi Fei, hearing this, burst into loud laughter: 'Old man, you couldn't be a storyteller, could you? Clearly you know the inside story, yet you make my heart pound!'

In the inn, others are no different, their hearts pounding; the old man, however, still unhurriedly says: 'Though treasures are fine, only the capable may dwell therein!'

If one's martial arts are inferior to the Xiao Daoist, it's merely throwing away one's life! This remark must not be overlooked!

Then Wu Shi Fei snorted, swung his arms, rose, and said: 'We brothers, since entering the martial world, have never known the word "fear".'

Back when we learned that Ding Di had obtained a treasure, we searched for him for over ten years.

Who would have thought Ding Di had been in Jingzhou all along, right under our noses? Now he has become a shrinking turtle, not seeking Feng Yi to glance at this life's supreme treasure—what a lifelong regret! Truly, he cannot rest in peace!

Everyone felt this made perfect sense and began to whisper amongst themselves. For martial artists confronting the temptation of secret manuals of divine skill, it is fundamentally impossible to resist. How many besides Wu Shi Fei harbor such thoughts?

That Xiao Daoist has been cultivating in seclusion, painstakingly emerging from the mountains, and it is not for any other reason.

Suddenly hearing someone coldly say: "There are so many treasures in the world, can you see them all with your two eyes?"

The voice was cold and indifferent, without rise or fall, yet it pierced everyone's ears, extremely uncomfortable; instantly, all fell silent.

(End of chapter)