Chapter 289

After the joy passed, a thought suddenly popped into Yilin's mind—

Is this system deliberately giving her a martial art suitable for the sect's development and growth?

Yilin grew up in the Hengshan Sect and was deeply grateful for her master's kindness; if she could present the Nine Yin True Classic, she would undoubtedly repay part of that debt.

If she then spoke of leaving the nunhood, she would not be betraying her sect.

Thinking of this, Yilin felt somewhat enlightened, yet also somewhat ashamed.

It was the embarrassment of having one's inner thoughts exposed.

Shaking her head, she cast these chaotic thoughts from her mind; the little nun began to ponder how to deliver the Nine Yin True Classic into the hands of Abbess Dingjing.

……

Claim the reward, cultivate alone, cultivate together…

Although the number of women in Mandala Shanzhuang kept increasing, thanks to Jiang Sishui's tireless efforts, more and more were willing to "share wealth" and help each other.

Of course, for now, the women still operated in small groups.

Once those small groups merged into a large one, he would be completely spared the trouble of running back and forth.

For the next three days, Jiang Sishui either stayed in Mandala Shanzhuang or accompanied different women to tour inside and outside Yanxia City, living quite freely and happily.

Everything awaited the decisive battle between the Baidaolian Alliance and the Yu Sect.

On the third morning, with the sun high, Shi Hongying threw her head back and let out a delicate cry, then collapsed softly onto the quilt as if all the bones in her body had been removed, utterly devoid of strength.

Her eyelids were heavy, her breath fragrant and panting, and her flushed, delicate body continued to spasm and tremble without cease.

Jiang Sishui drew her into his arms and quietly cherished the moment.

Shi Hongying had been at Mandala Shanzhuang for over two months, yet only today did he take her into his chamber.

This was not because Jiang Sishui had forgotten her, but because she had been avoiding him.

This time, it was only after Jiang Sishui caught her that Shi Hongying half-resisted and half-yielded.

Looking at Shi Hongying's distinctive eyes, Jiang Sishui was reminded of Lin Shiyin.

Soon; once tomorrow's matters were settled, he would set off for Li Yuan and snatch Lin Shiyin!

But before that, one more thing needed to be done…

Jiang Sishui slept with Shi Hongying until noon; after eating, he returned to Yanxia Shanzhuang to find Sun Biyun.

After all, she was the biological mother of the Tu sisters; he could not watch her die.

320 Special Fetish, the Sound of Washing Clothes in the Garden

"Do you two want to go together?" Jiang Sishui asked the Tu sisters beside him.

Tu Xuehua hesitated for a moment, then finally shook her head.

For she still did not know how to face that heartless mother.

Seeing this, Tu Xuejuan said, "I won't go either~."

Given the current situation, it would be better for her to stay and accompany her elder sister.

After transforming from a maiden into a woman, Tu Xuejuan's thoughts became much more delicate; if she left like this, she would inevitably make Tu Xuehua feel like an outsider.

Therefore, she also chose to stay.

Jiang Sishui nodded, asked no further questions, bid farewell to the two women, and found Tu Jin.

Upon learning that Jiang Sishui was willing to cure Sun Biyun, Tu Jin was overjoyed, thanked him repeatedly, and then led the two to meet.

Jiang Sishui wasted no words; he used the "Purification Technique" to cure the poison of the "Thousand-Day Smile."

Before leaving, Jiang Sishui said, "Tomorrow, once matters are settled, Xuehua and Xuejuan will accompany me to roam the Jianghu; do not worry or fret, you two."

Having spoken, he turned and left without waiting for a reply.

Tu Jin's outstretched hand halted in midair; the words of "stay" he had swallowed returned to his throat. He turned to look at Sun Biyun, wanting to speak but holding back.

Sun Biyun, restored to health and filled with inner joy, saw this and smiled faintly: "Let them go; this may not be a bad thing. Besides, didn't you already foresee this outcome?"

Hearing this, Tu Jin let out a soft sigh.

Just as Sun Biyun said, seeing that Jiang Sishui had been eating and sleeping with the sisters Tu Xuehua and Tu Xuejuan these past few days, Tu Jin had already prepared himself mentally for this.

Because Jiang Sishui was the "great master" spoken of by Tu Xuejuan, and Tu Jin relied on him to cure Sun Biyun, he had never dared to voice any complaint from beginning to end; he could only let things take their course and accept the situation.

And what Sun Biyun said was not wrong; following such a man was not necessarily a bad thing for the two sisters.

……

Having fulfilled the promise made to Tu Xuejuan, Jiang Sishui returned by the same route.

He strolled around the courtyard but could not see the sisters anywhere.

"Strange, where have they gone?"

Puzzled, Jiang Sishui casually summoned a maid and asked, "Where is your Young Lady?"

Jiang Sishui had stayed at Yanxia Shanzhuang for many days, so the maid naturally recognized him; she replied, "I haven't seen the Eldest Young Lady, but the Second Young Lady has gone to the back garden."

The back garden?

Jiang Sishui waved his hand, signaling the maid to withdraw, then headed straight for the back garden.

From afar, he saw a graceful figure strolling elegantly among the flower beds.

Her face was beautiful, her features exquisite, her skin like jade, flawless as white jade; though clearly of maidenly age, she radiated the charm of a mature woman, combining into a unique allure.

For a normal man, this allure was like bees and butterflies craving the finest flower nectar.

Jiang Sishui felt his heart grow hot at the sight.

Whether it was an illusion or not, he felt that at this moment, Tu Xuejuan was even more attractive than before.

"It's only been a short while since Xuehua left her; could she have been sent away by Xuejuan? Could it be that…"

A guess suddenly popped into Jiang Sishui's mind.

Through these days of interaction, he discovered that Tu Xuejuan had a special fetish.

That is, in the pleasures of the bedchamber, she liked to play out scenarios and role-play.

The more realistic the play-acting, the more excited she became.

For this kind of request that added to the mood, Jiang Sishui naturally obliged.

Now, the two had been apart only a moment when Tu Xuejuan dismissed her elder sister and ran alone to this rear garden...

Jiang Sishui could not help suspecting that she was deliberately creating an opportunity!

At this thought, his heart burned even hotter; unable to restrain himself any longer, he flashed forward.

……

Outside Yanxia City.

Two graceful figures darted forward at full speed using Lightness Skill.

Tu Xuejuan glanced at Tu Xuehua beside her and said, "Sister, what on earth happened that Jiang-dage was in such a hurry he didn't even have time to say goodbye to us?"

Tu Xuehua shook her head: "I don't know either. Once we reach Zhifeng Pavilion, we'll find out by asking. Anyway, he won't run into any danger."

Tu Xuejuan nodded slightly and murmured, "I wonder if Jiang-dage has cured Mother yet."

Tu Xuehua said nothing, though she felt something was odd inside.

Earlier, when Jiang Sishui had gone to treat Sun Biyun's illness, not long after he left, a maid from the residence came with a message saying Jiang Sishui had some matter and was leaving the city, and told them to meet him at Zhifeng Pavilion outside the city.

So the two sisters had come over.

?? Please give flowers??

But thinking about it now, Tu Xuehua always felt something was not quite right.

Yet she could not say exactly what.

After thinking for a long while with no result, she could only assume she was worrying over nothing.

Although Yanxia City and its surroundings were now a chaotic mix of all sorts, with the protection of the "Kunji Seal," they had nothing to fear.

The two sisters continued on their way.

Yet little did they imagine that the Jiang Sishui they were hurrying to meet was still inside Yanxia Shanzhuang at this very moment.

And was in the middle of an enchanting scene.

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In the rear garden of Yanxia Shanzhuang, there were many varieties of flowers and plants; even though autumn had arrived, some were still in full bloom.

Clusters of green arched around the brilliant blossoms one by one; as the breeze passed, they Rippled with a layer of green waves, appearing tranquil and serene.

Apart from the times when it was tended, the rear garden was usually visited by few; today, however, was somewhat special.

In that gentle breeze, there were mingled a few faint, half-heard moans—rising and falling, as if in joy, as if in sorrow.

No rain had fallen from the sky, and there was no clear pool or flowing spring in the garden, yet there came the splashing sound of water.