Chapter 10

Seeing this, every woman's face showed a strange expression.

They had assumed that the two "celestial beauties" Jiang Sishui spoke of were flawless, which was why they were listed among "the three women no wu xia enthusiast can avoid," but now it seemed both had considerable flaws.

Especially Xiao Longnu — so ignorant of the world she didn't even know buying things required money, so detached from emotion she was unmoved even by the death of a loved one…

Could such a woman truly exist in this world?

Like a fairy from the Nine Heavens?

What would she be like?

For a moment, a strong curiosity welled up in all the women.

But then again, even if they weren't absolutely perfect, Wang Yuyan and Xiao Longnu could still outshine the rest and stand out — didn't that prove their outward grace had reached a level ordinary people could hardly imagine?

In the Ancient Tomb, Xiao Longnu was unmoved by Jiang Sishui's other comments, seizing only on two key points.

"Buying things requires money?"

"Sun Nu will be killed by Hao Datong?"

Xiao Longnu's willow brows knit slightly. She immediately summoned Sun Nu and asked her whether buying things really required money.

Afterward, she instructed Sun Nu to avoid Hao Datong whenever she saw him, and to come tell her.

Xiao Longnu didn't know why Hao Datong would kill Sun Nu, nor did she want to think about it that much — she only wanted to kill Hao Datong first.

After Sun Nu left, Xiao Longnu flipped the diary to its title page —

【Character: Xiao Longnu】

【Appearance: 10】

【Favorability: 9】

"Nine… beloved… you love me. But can one man marry many women?"

Xiao Longnu fell into deep thought.

【Compared with them, Rong'er is different】

【Rong'er is at home in the hall and in the kitchen, can act coquettish, can act cute】

【One sweetly crisp 'Brother' after another can make one's ears melt and one's heart dissolve】

【She can cry, can laugh, can play, can make a fuss】

【Being with her, you'll never worry about life being dull, because every move she makes, every smile and frown, makes you feel the boundless beauty of living】

【She will share your sorrows and joys, and likewise, you will share hers】

【Of course, being with her, there's generally nothing unhappy either】

【Because Rong'er herself is the greatest source of joy】

【Because possessing Rong'er is the greatest pleasure in the world】

【If so, what more could one want?】

【Moreover, Rong'er is exceptionally clever, known as the 'Female Zhuge,' truly the epitome of wu xia women's wisdom】

【With such a wise helpmate by one's side, who knows how much brainwork could be spared】

【Sigh, the more I speak the more excited I get, I'm running out of words】

【A thousand words seem inadequate to describe half of Rong'er's goodness】

【Actually, from Xiao Longnu to Wang Yuyan, and then to Rong'er, the three of them are more like a progression】

【Xiao Longnu is a fairy from the heavens, passionless and desireless, ethereal and unfathomable】

【Wang Yuyan is a fairy banished to the mortal world — still ethereal, but now possessing the emotions of a human being, with her own joys and sorrows】

【Rong'er is the fairy become a flesh-and-blood person; the celestial air on her has gradually faded, replaced by the pure warmth of the human world】

【If Xiao Longnu and Wang Yuyan are celestial fairies, then Rong'er is a sprite of the mortal world】

As the words on the diary copy emerged, the women fell silent one after another.

It was simply that Jiang Sishui's evaluation of Huang Rong was too high — he was practically praising her to the heavens!

So much so that these proud, extraordinary beauties' first reaction was not doubt or jealousy, but curiosity.

Utter curiosity!

At this moment, everyone wanted to see this "Witty Huang Rong" with their own eyes.

What kind of person could make the diary's owner miss and be so enamored with her?

Some of the women thought of something and used their authority to check the diary copy's rating for Huang Rong.

Sure enough, it was two perfect scores!

Meanwhile, on the flower boat on the East Sea, Huang Rong's pretty face was flushed red, as if about to bleed.

"Oh my, am I really as good as he says?"

Huang Rong covered her face with both hands, her heart pounding wildly, yet her eyes kept peeking through her fingers at the diary copy, rewatching Jiang Sishui's evaluation of her over and over.

Though a little shy and embarrassed, what filled her heart even more was pride and smugness.

In this round, she had undoubtedly won against all the women in the world!

010 The number one beauty of The Legend of the Condor Heroes, tricked away with a single meal?

【Sigh, I wonder where Rong'er is now】

【The Legend of the Condor Heroes should merge into this world, right? Otherwise it wouldn't be fun】

【So is Rong'er on Taohuadao? Or has she already sneaked out to play?】

【Holy crap! Rong'er hasn't already become Lady Guo, has she?!】

"The Legend of the Condor Heroes? Lady Guo?"

On the flower boat, Huang Rong knitted her brows in thought: "He means I'm a character from The Legend of the Condor Heroes, and most likely the female lead, and that I end up marrying a man surnamed Guo?"

Having grasped this, the corners of Huang Rong's mouth curved up slightly. Gazing at the diary copy, she muttered, "I'll drive you crazy! Hmph, let's see if you still dare be so fickle, actually thinking about so many girls."

"Come to think of it, that boy Guo Jing is truly lucky."

"A dull, simple-minded fool actually married the smartest and most beautiful girl in the world."

"I married a fool?!"

Huang Rong's eyes widened; she found it hard to sit still.

How could this be possible!

How could she, Huang Rong, possibly take a liking to a fool and entrust her entire life to him?!

Suddenly, she noticed a particular word—

Lucky!

"What exactly happened in between?" Huang Rong stared fixedly at the page.

"At the story's beginning, Rong'er, scolded by her father, felt bitter and resentful. Her willful temper flared, so she took a boat and fled Taohuadao."

"Feeling sorry for herself that no one cherished her, she deliberately disguised herself as 'the most pitiful beggar in the world,' wandered everywhere, and quarreled with her father."

"During this time, though she often took pleasure in teasing others, she certainly endured much hardship."

"After all, she was only fifteen or sixteen then; although clever, she had absolutely no experience in the Jianghu."

"Alas, Rong'er was stubborn by nature. Even if her days were miserable, she refused to return to Taohuadao. Instead, she kept hoping her own father would find her soon, apologize to her, and then she would reluctantly forgive him."

Seeing this, a flush of shame rose on Huang Rong's face.

Because she imagined herself in that situation, she felt she truly would have been so stubborn.

Jiang Sishui had struck right to the heart of her feelings.

"But Huang Yaoshi is not a god. The world is vast, the sea of people immense; how hard it is to find a single person! Especially given her disguise."

"Thus, Rong'er wandered all the way to Zhangjiakou, where she met Guo Jing."

"Upon their first meeting, Guo Jing did not disdain Rong'er's beggar attire. After treating her to a meal, he gave her gold, then a precious sable fur coat, then a Ferghana horse, moving Rong deeply."

"At that time, the two conversed with great joy. As the atmosphere warmed, Rong'er finally could not hold back and poured out the fullness of grievances hidden behind her smiling face."

"And once she spoke, the bond between the two instantly grew closer."

"Since it was Rong'er's first time having close contact with a member of the opposite sex of similar age, she quickly gave her heart away."

"Indeed, often love is the most unreasonable thing; even a clever girl like Rong'er was no exception."

"Moreover, it must be said that Guo Jing's fortune was truly boundless; he happened to appear exactly when Rong'er needed a shoulder the most."

"Had he arrived even slightly earlier or slightly later, Rong'er would never have fallen in love with a simple-minded fool like him."

"So that is how it was!"