Chapter 17

【But it doesn't matter—as long as Wu Wu Ya Zi is still that same Wu Wu Ya Zi, with my information advantage and a silver tongue, clearing the quest won't be a problem】

"Information advantage? Could it be that the secrets he knows let him skip the steps of solving the chess puzzle entirely, and have Wu Ya Zi transmit skills to him?"

The women vaguely guessed the truth.

【But although Leigu Mountain is also in Suzhou, it's a bit far】

【Once the Zhenlongqi Society opens, people from all walks of life will flock there, and Leigu Mountain is bound to become a place where dragons and snakes mingle. For an ordinary person like me with no martial arts, going alone is far too dangerous】

【If I get inexplicably killed on the road, that would be a real injustice!】

【Sigh, it's all the system's fault. It gave me a "Heavenly Sword Drawing Technique," yet never told me how powerful a beginner-tier Heavenly Art is, nor what level I'd be at in the jianghu】

【And this Heavenly Art doesn't rely on true Qi at all—it's driven entirely by sword intent. But what I'm lacking right now is Internal Energy and true Qi!】

【Otherwise, what's the use of having killing power alone?】

【I have no true Qi to protect my body, no movement skill to dodge, no Lightness Skill to flee… Unless one sword strike can shatter mountains and sever peaks, I'm nothing but a sitting duck. Anyone could easily kite me to death from range】

【Fortunately, there's Wu Ya Zi waiting for me as a cheat—otherwise, who knows when I'd ever get my day in the sun】

【Huh? Now that I think about it, it's fine that the system doesn't give me Internal Energy and true Qi. Once I endure these few days, I'll head to Leigu Mountain and inherit a max-level account!】

【Even if the system gave me true Qi now, wouldn't it still be dissolved by Wu Ya Zi in the end?】

【Oh, I get it now!】.

017 I admit, I'm tempted

Seeing the content that surfaced on the diary page, none of the women could remain calm—even Xiao Longnu, a transcendent being who let nothing weigh on her mind, caught her breath.

Heavenly Art!

Those two weighty characters were enough to send ripples across anyone's heart-lake.

Simply because it represented the supreme scripture of this world where Wu Weizun!

Every single Heavenly Art meant a chance to become the strongest being under heaven!

This made some of the more ambitious, fiercely aspiring women among them unable to contain their excitement.

And the fact that the diary system had given Jiang Sishui such a reward made them green with envy beyond recognition.

Most hateful of all, this fellow actually wore a look of ungrateful disappointment—so much so that many ground their teeth, wishing they could punch him awake and make him reorganize his words.

Mengzhou, on a vast grassland.

A girl in a pale-green blouse was herding several dozen goats. Now she sat on the soft meadow, a book resting on her knees, reading with great relish.

Suddenly, her expression froze. She murmured, "Heavenly Sword Drawing Technique? Can this sword art actually cut through the heavens?"

Tilting her lovely head in thought, she suddenly picked up a bamboo stick lying beside her and casually slashed it toward the sky.

In an instant, an indescribable, terrifying sword intent surged skyward, sweeping toward the heavens like an inverted Milky Way!

The layered clouds parted to either side like a receding tide, revealing a stretch of clear sky in the middle—where the very space seemed to warp faintly.

"It didn't split the heavens open. Seems it's still a bit short."

The girl murmured softly, yet there was no regret in her tone—everything followed its natural course.

Central Plains Escort Agency, in the young lady's boudoir.

Zhao Qiying stared tensely at the diary copy.

By now, she was ninety-nine percent certain that the Jiang Sishui who had entrusted the escort yesterday was the diary's owner!

But she still waited for the moment he wrote it down himself.

Soon, the page updated again.

【But no matter how bright the future looks, I still have to survive these few dangerous days first】

【So I approached the Central Plains Escort Agency and asked them to escort me to Leigu Mountain】

"Just as I thought!"

Zhao Qiying let out a low cry, her plain hand clenching tight, her heart surging with excitement.

In her eyes, Jiang Sishui, this "transmigrator," was no ordinary person—and he possessed a divine item like the "diary system."

Regardless of how he was now, he was destined to become the strongest being under heaven.

With such a figure now staying at the Central Plains Escort Agency, Zhao Qiying felt an inexplicable sense of honor.

As for taking advantage of Jiang Sishui while he was still weak and killing him off?

Let alone the fact that the diary copy wouldn't allow it, Zhao Qiying had never entertained such a thought.

【This Central Plains Escort Agency—it's a childhood memory from my past life. Such an old TV drama, literally called "Central Plains Escort Agency," also known as "Heroes of Heaven and Earth"】

【The whole series revolves around the Central Plains Escort Agency, and as the title suggests, the Central Plains Escort Agency is solidly a righteous faction】

【The chief escort of the Central Plains Escort Agency, Zhao Tianhao, nicknamed "Central Plains' One Sword," is quite renowned. His ultimate move, "Seven Stars Shine in Unison," strikes fear into the hearts of all evildoers】

【But later on, too many experts appeared, one after another—Zhao Tianhao couldn't even crack the top ten】

【I wonder what realm Zhao Tianhao is at now?】

【But the Central Plains Escort Agency is so famous in Suzhou, he must be a top expert. Escorting me to Leigu Mountain—as long as we don't cause trouble along the way, it shouldn't be a problem, right?】

【After all, I don't have any enemies right now】

"The Central Plains Escort Agency is a TV drama? Father can't even crack the top ten in the show?"

Zhao Qiying couldn't help being stunned.

Seeing Jiang Sishui doubt the Central Plains Escort Agency's ability, she couldn't help speaking up to vindicate Zhao Tianhao: "My father is a Grandmaster—protecting you is more than enough!"

【In the show, Zhao Tianhao has two sworn brothers. The second is Yang Yunyi, the brains of the Central Plains Escort Agency】

【I forgot the third brother's name—he didn't have much screen time, I only remember he had a pretty fiery temper, a brute of a man】

【Zhao Tianhao also has three daughters, all quite pretty, but with very different personalities】

【The eldest daughter, Zhao Qiying, is upright in conduct, noble in character, sensible and graceful, dignified and self-reliant, yet also full of heroic spirit—she has the bearing of a female knight-errant】

【I caught a glimpse of her in the main hall yesterday. Though dressed plainly, without a touch of makeup, a good-looking person looks good in anything】

And most striking of all was her elegant, unpretentious charm.

I admit, I was captivated.

In the room, Zhao Qiying's face flushed slightly; she, usually so decisive and brisk, revealed a rare hint of shy awkwardness.

Jiang Sishui's evaluation of her brought Zhao Qiying both joy and a touch of pride.

"Am I a martial heroine?"

Zhao Qiying couldn't help recalling her past self, feeling she had finally lived up to her father's constant teachings.

On the flower boat in the East Sea, Huang Rong paced anxiously at the bow.

This journey from Taohuadao was because her father, Huang Yaoshi, had received an invitation to the Zhenlongqi Society; she had come along for the spectacle.

When she learned Jiang Sishui was also heading to Leigushan, she had been overjoyed!

But her joy didn't last long—she suddenly realized someone had reached Jiang Sishui before her.

How could this be allowed?

Though she had never met Jiang Sishui, since he regarded her as his exclusive possession, she had already claimed him as hers.

Whether or not she would ultimately accept Jiang Sishui, she refused to let him have any contact with other girls beforehand.

Moreover, the Zhao Qiying he praised also possessed a copy of the diary!

"Will someone beat me to it? No! Even if I end up with him, I must be his first woman!"

Huang Rong grew frantic and turned to shout into the cabin: "Father! Tell the crew to go faster!"

But now I have no martial skill, not even the slightest knowledge of cultivation—I don't know how to generate Qi, how to guide it, or anything about acupoints and meridians.

With this, no one would find me worthy.

I'll wait until I'm powerful enough to propose to Zhao Tianhao.

But that day can't come too late—in the story, Zhao Qiying later married someone, a handsome man named Cai Hanying.

Though I don't know if these two will meet in the Comprehensive Martial Arts World, I can't afford to gamble on it.

"Cai Hanying? My husband in the drama?"

Zhao Qiying furrowed her brows in thought, confirmed she had never met this man, then let the matter drop.

As Jiang Sishui said, this is the Comprehensive Martial Arts World, so many things are bound to be disrupted—she might never even meet that person again.

"You don't even understand basic martial principles?"

Seeing Jiang Sishui's helpless tone, Zhao Qiying made a decision.

Compared to her eldest daughter Zhao Qiying, her second daughter Zhao Mengjiao was the complete opposite.

Arrogant, spoiled, impulsive, reckless, fiercely jealous, and often bullied her younger sister Zhao Yanling.

This made her the only unpopular character in the Central Plains Escort Guild.