Chapter 260

If you can't reach it, then forget about it.

But now, she felt a flicker of interest in that martial Dao divine art.

After hesitating, she still dismissed the idea of going to find Jiang Sishui right away.

After all, she had been traveling slowly for two months already, and Mount Wudang was nearly in sight; turning back now would be a real waste.

So she decided to first go and observe Master Zhang of Mount Wudang.

See if he had any fragments of "Ten Directions Annihilation."

If he did, how powerful would a half-god plus a fragment of a heavenly divine weapon be?

Meanwhile, by the time her Mount Wudang trip was done, Jiang Sishui would likely have obtained "Buddha's Palm."

Then she could borrow both martial Dao divine arts and take a look at them together.

Convenient.

【Such a powerful martial Dao divine art—Ou Jinghao could never learn it】

【But misfortune may turn out to be a blessing in disguise】

【The side effects of "Heavenly Mutilated Leg" are beyond what he can withstand】

【In the drama, Ou Jinghao was originally a righteous, loyal hero, but ended up as an uncontrollable mad villain—training "Heavenly Mutilated Leg" was one reason】

【And Oufeng, to realize his own dream, treated Ou Jinghao as a mere tool, forcing him to consume "Crouching Dragon Pills" and "Roaring Dragon Elixirs"—drugs that squander potential and cloud the mind—to boost his Wu Gong】

【Now that both are gone, he won't turn into a madman】

The women: "..."

It was about seizing someone's opportunity and killing their father, yet after Jiang Sishui said it, why did it sound like he had done them a favor?

Should Ou Jinghao thank you, then?

The women fell silent.

But upon careful thought, although Jiang Sishui's words sounded absurd, from an outsider's perspective, purely in terms of outcome, they weren't entirely without merit.

【Helping Liu Mingluan avenge her father's death, the girl was deeply grateful and willing to repay him in any way】

【Then I won't be pretentious】

【After all, Liu Mingluan really is beautiful】

【But she just lost her father and is still grieving; the person closest to her is her senior brother Duan Fei. If I take her away directly, it would feel wrong】

【I'll wait a while, let her calm down】

【Besides, the journey to Yanxia Shanzhuang is still long】

"You're quite considerate of others."

Seeing Jiang Sishui's thoughts written in his diary, Liu Mingluan's cheeks flushed slightly.

Sure enough, he was planning to have her repay him with her body.

Liu Mingluan couldn't help recalling Jiang Sishui's appearance, his daytime words and actions, and his unfathomable martial arts.

As she thought about it, her ears grew warm.

【By the way, Liu Mingluan and Duan Fei aren't just childhood friends—they also have a marriage contract】

【So am I, in doing this, stealing this honest man's fiancée?】

【Hmm… that depends on how much reality diverges from the story】

【In the drama, Liu Mingluan always saw Duan Fei as just an older brother, and ultimately turned him down】

【If this Liu Mingluan is the same, then whether or not I appear, Duan Fei and she are destined to be apart】

"Senior brother…" Liu Mingluan felt a wave of helplessness.

Duan Fei loved her and treated her well—she knew that.

But feelings aren't something that automatically arise from kindness; they depend on chemistry.

They had grown up together for years, yet she had always seen Duan Fei as an older brother, never a lover.

But out of consideration for Duan Fei's feelings, she had never known how to confess the truth to him.

Liu Mingluan had even considered keeping her true feelings buried forever, just to spare her senior brother pain.

But now it seemed she couldn't do it.

Just like in the drama, she still chose to tell Duan Fei the truth.

【By the way, today I happened to meet the Ghost Palace's mistress, Bai Jing】

【Using "Soul-Seizing Great Art," I asked—Feifei is definitely not her daughter】

【Excellent—this result couldn't be better】

【Chai Yuguan has also arrived in Jinzhou; tomorrow I'll kill him, fulfill Bai Jing's wish, and repay Feifei's upbringing debt】

【From now on, we're even】

【And the Ghost Palace will be taken over by Feifei】

【Thus, I gain another major force under my command, while also saving the girls of the Ghost Palace from their suffering—a perfect solution~】

288 Forgetful Water, Inner Three Harmonies

Mantuo Shanzhuang.

"He met Mother… the Mistress?" Bai Feifei blinked in slight surprise.

But why hadn't Jiang Sishui told her about this when he returned?

Was he planning to wait until after killing Chai Yuguan to give her a surprise?

Bai Feifei pondered thoughtfully.

Besides, her own origins had finally been resolved, bringing her unexpected relief.

From now on, she wouldn't have to keep wondering aimlessly.

……

【Detected that Jiang Sishui has completed today's diary entry. Congratulations on receiving one month of True Qi.】

【Selecting today's winner...】

【Congratulations to Liu Mingluan on obtaining "Water of Oblivion".】

Inn room.

A small porcelain bottle suddenly appeared in Liu Mingluan's hand.

Inside was precisely the "Water of Oblivion".

The moment she held the porcelain bottle, Liu Mingluan understood its purpose.

Those who drink the "Water of Oblivion" will not forget any memories, but all past sad events will no longer cause them any negative emotions.

Of course, sad events experienced after drinking the "Water of Oblivion" remain unaffected; they will unfold exactly as they would.

Liu Mingluan paused, gazing at the small porcelain bottle, and a glimmer of realization arose in her heart.

"Is this to spare me from difficulty?"

She had no romantic feelings for Duan Fei; not speaking up was out of consideration for Duan Fei's feelings, fearing he could not bear it.

But now, with the "Water of Oblivion"...

If she first reveals the truth to Duan Fei and then lets him drink the "Water of Oblivion", would that not be the perfect solution for both?

Thinking this, Liu Mingluan tightened her small hand around the porcelain bottle, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes, and then she rose and went out the door.

……

【Transformation Art (Heavenly Art): Minor Success (**)】

As usual, after adding Martial Arts experience, Jiang Sishui hesitated for a moment and took out the secret manual of "Heavenly Crippled Legs".

Although he had long decided to practice "Tathagata Divine Palm" first, then "Heavenly Crippled Legs".

Yet with the secret manual before him, he could not help but feel a restless urge in his heart.

At this moment, Jiang Sishui finally understood why there were so many martial arts fanatics in the Jianghu, even to the point where people practiced Wu Gong like the "Sunflower Manual".

He had never felt this before; purely because the attraction of those Wu Gong was not strong enough.

But now, a single martial Dao divine ability truly made his heart itch.

"Forget it, I won't practice; just look, to familiarize myself with it first."

Jiang Sishui opened the secret manual once more.

The first step, "Guiding Qi into the Body", was not difficult; it was a basic skill of the martial Dao, nothing remarkable.

The second step, "Inner Three Unions", was the subtle essence of this art.