Chapter 24

【"Heavenly Silkworm Art"】 should now be at Wudang; I wonder if Zhang Sanfeng learned it? In 【"Heavenly Silkworm Transformation"】, Zhang Sanfeng did learn it.

Whether Yun Yun Feiyang learned it depends on whether Daoist Qing Song passed it on to this illegitimate son of his.

"What? Yun Yun Feiyang is Daoist Qing Song's illegitimate son?!" Yin Yin Susu gasped.

Daoist Qing Song always carried himself with solemn dignity, the image of a cultivated master—yet he had an illegitimate son, and that son was Yun Yun Feiyang.

"No wonder Wuji and the others learned 【"Pure Yang Ultimate Art"】, but Yun Yun Feiyang's was different—it turns out Qing Song showed favoritism."

"But according to the diary, learning 【"Heavenly Silkworm Art"】 carries great danger; no doubt that's why Master didn't let Wuji learn it."

Yin Yin Susu's mind turned, considering whether she could exploit this secret to make Qing Song suffer a great fall.

Yet thinking of her own weak strength, Wudang's unity, and how her husband Zhang Cuishan valued his sect more than her—how she had always felt like an outsider—Yin Yin Susu grew listless.

True, if she pushed hard, she might well bring Qing Song to ruin.

But if it came to that, Wudang would lose face—how could she face Zhang Sanfeng, who had treated her so well?

Thus, Yin Yin Susu ultimately abandoned the idea.

025 Rejuvenating Pill, Beauty Restored

Compared to Shaolin and Wudang, the Gai Gang is far weaker, relying solely on sheer numbers.

The only noteworthy figure is Helmsman Qiao Feng—a true hero, nearly perfect in character, with extraordinary martial talent.

"North Qiao Feng, South Murong."

If "South Murong" refers solely to Murong Fu, then the title is grossly misapplied—Qiao Feng far surpasses Murong Fu.

Hmm, yesterday during my talk with Zhao Qiying, I confirmed another thing: this world also has Taohuadao.

That means Huang Rong exists too!

Good! Once I inherit Wu Wu Ya Zi's full body of skill, I'll go find her.

On a flower boat in the East Sea, Huang Rong smirked and muttered, "You've got some conscience after all."

Yet seeing Jiang Sishui's change in address toward Zhao Qiying, her brow knotted tightly.

After Wu Wu Ya Zi transmits his skills to me, Duoban Society will likely ask me to care for Li Qingluo and Wang Yuyan—they're both in Suzhou; should I visit Mantuo Shanzhuang first?

On a boat on Taihu, Wang Yuyan and Azhu and Abi huddled together, puzzled: "Care for me and my mother?"

Azhu's mind raced: "This Elder Wu Wu Ya Zi must have some connection with the Young Lady and Madam."

Abi, slowly emerging from sorrow, agreed: "Yes, and this man will surely write about it in his diary. Even if he doesn't now, he will later."

Wang Yuyan nodded lightly and stopped her wild speculations.

Forget it—I'll decide then. No matter how much I plan now, things always change faster than plans.

Today was truly lucky—Zhao Qiying actually talked to me so much.

Then again, that's not quite right—she did most of the talking; otherwise, I'd never have figured out these things so soon.

Strange—I've only met her twice, known her less than a day—why is she so kind to me?

Could she like me?

So does being handsome let you get away with anything?

But that doesn't make sense—she doesn't seem the type to judge by looks. Even if beauty adds a few points to first impressions, she wouldn't be this kind to me.

At this point, the women all understood.

Zhao Qiying must also be an owner of the diary's copy—and she recognized Jiang Sishui.

Of course—Jiang Sishui wrote so plainly in the diary; only a fool wouldn't recognize him.

Instantly, the women reacted differently.

In a guesthouse room nearby, Zhao Qiying's cheeks flushed faintly, lips pressed tight, silent, waiting for more.

Yet inside, she kept asking herself: Do I like Jiang Sishui?

Recalling Jiang Sishui's handsome features and the subtle scholarly sharpness in his demeanor, her heart stirred.

【Even more, she actually taught me the body's meridians and acupoints.】

【Martial training demands extreme caution; one misstep can lead to irreversible consequences—so knowing meridians and acupoints precisely is vital.】

【To teach accurately, the instructor must point and touch the student's body intimately—so such instruction is typically same-gender only.】

【Only when one party is too young is this taboo ignored.】

【Qiying is my age; she surely knows this taboo—yet she taught me personally. I can't help but think too much.】

【Could I end up like Zhou Botong teaching Duan Duan Zhixing's concubine Yinggu—touching and touching until… damn it, feelings?】

【Gosh—thinking about it is oddly thrilling; Qiying is such a good girl.】

In the ancient tomb of Mount Zhongnan, Xiao Longnu paused, murmuring: "Zhou Botong? Isn't he Wang Chongyang's younger brother? Didn't the Quanzhen Sect forbid marriage?"

She couldn't figure it out, so she simply stopped thinking.

…

Lianxing, just entering Shuzhou, halted, her expression strange: "Duan Duan Zhixing? Isn't he the former Emperor of Dali? He's been cuckolded!"

A sovereign, cuckolded—this would cause a great scandal if it spread.

Lianxing couldn't help smiling.

Fortunately, the Dali imperial family and the Yihua Palace have always coexisted peacefully, never arrogant—so Lianxing had no intention of exposing this to humiliate them.

Whether others might use it for mischief, she couldn't care less.

【Yesterday, Qiying taught me acupoints—honestly, how much did I even hear?】

【My eyes and heart were full of her; my head was spinning.】

【Sigh—I hope she has time to teach me again today; otherwise, this golden opportunity is wasted.】

"Eyes and heart full of me…"

Zhao Qiying had never heard such a confession; her heart trembled.

"Teach you again? That's not impossible." Ba

Smiling slightly, she flipped the diary copy to the title page -- San

【Character: Zhao Qiying】 Er

【Appearance: 9】 Qi

【Affection: 9】 Ba

Compared to before, the Affection had clearly increased by one point. Ling

This made Zhao Qiying spontaneously feel a sense of satisfaction; at last, yesterday's hard work had not been in vain. Ling

【Detected that Jiang Sishui completed today's diary entry; congratulations on receiving one month of True Qi】

【Selecting today's winner...】

【Congratulations to Qiu Qiu Lingsu on obtaining the "Restoring Face Pill"】

"Qiu Qiu Lingsu? Restoring Face Pill?"

Many women who had heard of Qiu Qiu Lingsu's name felt a stir in their hearts, recognizing this dancer who had once been famous throughout the Jianghu for her beauty.

However, it was said that Qiu Qiu Lingsu's beauty had brought her disaster; someone, out of jealousy, had actually disfigured her!

Going from the world's "most beautiful" to "most ugly," the dramatic rise and fall made countless equally outstanding women feel a sense of sorrow for others' misfortune.

Yue Ying, who was on her way to Wuliang Mountain, suddenly tensed; the name Qiu Qiu Lingsu reminded her of someone.

That was a woman.

Who called herself Stone Guanyin.

Stone Guanyin came to Xiuyu Valley, saying she wanted to meet the so-called "Shengong Yue Ying Se."

Yue Ying clearly remembered that Stone Guanyin had stared at her blankly for a while, then attacked her, saying she would destroy her face.

Yue Ying naturally counterattacked, and the two fought to a draw.

Later, when Lian Xing saw that her elder sister had not won after a long battle, she intervened and joined the fight.

Stone Guanyin, unable to prevail, fled in defeat; only after being chased by the two sisters for three hundred li did she manage to escape in a wretched state.

Qiu Qiu Lingsu's famous beauty had spread far and wide; even in distant Yunzhou, Yue Ying had heard of it, and the news of her disfigurement had once caused quite a stir.

Comparing the timelines, Yue Ying knew that Qiu Qiu Lingsu had encountered that perverted woman, Stone Guanyin.

Now, Qiu Qiu Lingsu has obtained the "Restoring Face Pill," a system reward; at last, she can escape her suffering.

Although the diary copy did not introduce the effects of the "Restoring Face Pill," Gu Mingsiyi, combined with Qiu Qiu Lingsu's ordeal, made it easy to guess.

In Zhezhou, inside a small, secluded hut.

Qiu Qiu Lingsu held a pill in her hands; tears poured uncontrollably from her eyes, streaming down in a rush.

"Thank you! Thank you! Young Master Jiang, I am willing to marry you!"

Qiu Qiu Lingsu spoke sincerely, removed her veil, and revealed a terrifying, hideous face.