Chapter 225

Now that news has spread that Jin Kaijia is not dead, people will surely come to investigate.

Jiang Sishui did not know whether Jin Kaijia's old enemies were now strong or weak, but to prevent the one-armed Jin Kaijia from suffering, he had to protect this future father-in-law and mother-in-law.

Once this storm passes, there will be no need to be so cautious.

Meanwhile, Jiang Sishui was not idle; with the help of "Kongming Fragrance," he took the opportunity to advance a realm.

Having just broken through to the Heaven and Man realm, the next day he heard from Hou Jian that Liu Xing had returned.

Upon learning this, Jiang Sishui was naturally very happy, yet he did not come over immediately.

Because the Liu Xing family had been separated for twelve years and had only just reunited, there were surely thousands of words they wished to pour out; he was temporarily still an outsider and should not meddle blindly.

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Furthermore, these past two days he had been busy coaxing Wang Yuyan and simply had no time to spare.

The scene that night had a far too great impact on Wang Yuyan!

The two people most important to her actually had a secret affair; for Wang Yuyan, this was no different than a bolt from the blue.

Moreover, at that time, seeing that A Zhu and A Bi showed no surprise at all, it was clear they had known long ago.

What did this signify?

It signified that the two had maintained that relationship for some time, while she had been kept in the dark all along.

Wang Yuyan was stunned right then.

Precisely because of this, Jiang Sishui had spent all his thoughts on Wang Yuyan these past two days and had finally managed to soothe her.

Once Wang Yuyan's emotions were barely stable and things at Liu Fu were also nearly settled, he immediately teleported over.

The servants of Liu Fu were not strangers to Jiang Sishui, and having obviously received orders, as soon as they saw him, they shouted toward the inside: "Master, Lady, Young Master Jiang has arrived!"

Afterwards, they respectfully welcomed Jiang Sishui inside.

Young Master Jiang?

Hearing the sound, the three people in the inner courtyard reacted differently.

Lady Jin, not yet forty, already had wrinkles on her face; hearing this, she revealed a delighted smile and said, "Our benefactor has come! Quickly, let us go together to welcome our benefactor!"

Saying this, she rose in haste and walked outside.

Jin Kaijia hurriedly supported her, while at the same time glancing back at his daughter Liu Xing.

Benefactor? Who knows when the benefactor might become a son-in-law!

By then, we would all be one family, and that young man would have to address you as Mother-in-law, my lord.

"It is him... he has finally come."

Liu Xing's eyebrows and eyes curved slightly, her flowing gaze sparkling with brilliance, carrying threads of curiosity.

Regarding the owner of the diary, she indeed had wanted to meet him for a long time.

Especially since the other party not only owed the Jin family a debt of gratitude but also held her soul token!

Of course, regarding the purpose of Jiang Sishui's visit, she was also fully aware.

Thinking of this, Liu Xing felt a strange sensation she could not describe in her heart.

Suppressing those miscellaneous thoughts, Liu Xing hurriedly chased after them.

Just arriving at the front courtyard, she saw her own mother gripping a young man's wrist, speaking excitedly without end.

In her words, inside and out, there was nothing but gratitude toward Jiang Sishui for finding her husband for her, curing her eye ailment, and allowing her to see the light again.

Jiang Sishui's attitude was humble; he did not mind her nagging, listened patiently, and nodded in agreement from time to time.

In the end, it was Jin Kaijia who showed good judgment, seeing that Jiang Sishui's "drunkard's intent was not on the wine," and persuaded his wife away.

In the courtyard, only two people remained immediately.

Jiang Sishui looked at the young girl opposite him.

Her features were exquisite, her skin as snow-white and tender as milk, her lips as vivid red as flames; a pair of willow-leaf eyes were extremely lively and playful, as if condensing the starlight of the entire sky, brilliant and spirited.

She wore a long dress of green and white interwoven; her face bore no powder, pure as water; on her head she wore no hair ornaments, having only tied a simple knot.

Three thousand black hairs were scattered casually, setting off that face, which bore a slight smile, as elegant and languid as a lotus.

Every frown and every smile displayed charm.

At the corners of her eyes and the edges of her lips lay nothing but playfulness.

Yet precisely within that purity and playfulness, there was contained three parts grievance and fragility.

Multiple temperaments perfectly fused within one person, creating a unique and peerless beauty.

Jiang Sishui's eyes brightened, and he silently praised in his heart.

Perhaps due to the family reunion and the shedding of burdens, the Liu Xing before him was vastly different from her portrayal in the play; she lacked the coldness of the "Green Dragon Envoy" and possessed more of the liveliness of a young girl.

She had become even more charming.

However, the current Jiang Sishui, having long dwelt among flowers, was far from his former greenness; he was by no means likely to lose his composure. He smiled in greeting: "Miss Liu Xing."

Liu Xing clasped her hands behind her back, her lotus steps light, walked forward, and circled around Jiang Sishui once.

Then, looking into his eyes, she asked in return: "Was it you who found my father and persuaded him to return?"

"Indeed."

"Was it also you who cured my mother's eyes?"

"Yes."

Lady Jin, originally just as in the play, had wept herself blind after Jin Kaijia went missing.

However, Jiang Sishui had Hou Jian cure her.

A true Rain Clan Wuzun certainly possessed such capability.

And the reason neither of them was cured that day was not because the two were stingy, but because Jiang Sishui had his own considerations.

Shuangshuang was a blind girl; this was undoubtedly misfortune.

But amidst the misfortune, there was a silver lining: she no longer had to see the ugly birthmark on her face every day.

Of course, Hou Jian could also remove the birthmark for her, but this would trigger a chain reaction.

A Shuangshuang who possessed complete autonomy would inevitably see her lifestyle with Gao Li change.

And this outcome might not be what they themselves wished to see.

Perhaps Shuangshuang actually liked being unable to care for herself, needing Gao Li's constant care and protection?

If you are not a fish, how can you know the fish's joy?

At least, they were living very happily now.

So Jiang Sishui did not intend to meddle blindly or change anything.

That might just turn a good intention into a bad result.

As for Lady Jin, her blindness was originally an accident, so naturally she hoped to see the light again.

As for Jin Kaijia's severed arm, Hou Jian was powerless.

She could heal injuries and illnesses, but she could not create something from nothing to make an arm grow out of thin air for Jin Kaijia.

"So it was you who retrieved my soul token from Shuanglong?"

"It was me."

Liu Xing's eyes shifted as she stared straight at Jiang Sishui, gently extending her tongue and softly speaking: "We have never known each other; why did you help me, and why are you so good to me?"

250 Wu Zhou: Jiang kid, you've swapped for another pretty girl by your side?

Regarding Liu Xing's question, Jiang Sishui had long expected it.

Without panic, he calmly replied: "I saved Shuanglong; they were very grateful to me and insisted on repaying me, otherwise they would feel uneasy in their hearts."

Liu Xing followed his lead and asked, knowing the answer: "So what did you ask of them?"

"I asked for the Yu Clan's 'Transformation Art'."

"And then?"

"Then Shuanglong felt that was still not enough, insufficient to express their gratitude to me, so they gave me a soul token?"

"Mine?" Liu Xing's eyes looked strange.

Having possessed a copy of the diary for two months, she knew Jiang Sishui quite well.

Hearing this, she knew immediately that this fellow had activated his "Deception Technique" again.

Sure enough, she heard Jiang Sishui shamelessly fabricate: "Yes. They thought my skills were formidable, that I was helpful and kind, and thus a hero of the age."

"And a hero, naturally, must be matched with a beauty."

"Shuanglong said that among the several hundred 'Green Dragon Envoys' under their command, one person stood out the most."

"This person had a face like a flower and a body like jade, graceful and slender, with a beauty that could topple nations and cities; she was a peerless beauty in the world."

"Although her temper... was a bit willful and a bit spoiled, she was spirited, playful, lively, and cute."