Chapter 95

Being targeted by someone so promising yet so decisive in killing, did her godfather still have a way out?

Thinking of this, Shangguan Shangguan Shangguan Haitang felt increasingly uneasy, her hands trembling as she held the duplicate of the diary.

She stared fixedly at the page, silently praying.

Unfortunately, her prayers were destined to go unanswered.

[Zhu Zhu Zhu Wushi is a character from the TV series "Tian Western Xia Di Yi," where he also serves as the main antagonist.]

[At the same time, he is one of the most devoted ambitious heroes in the history of Wu Western Xia.]

[The story begins when he was young.]

[At that time, there was an "Undefeated Mischievous Child" named Gu Gu Santong in the Wu Lin, who by chance obtained two martial arts legacies from the Eccentric of Tianchi: the Art of Absorbing Merit and the Divine Art of Indestructible Vajra.]

[Thus, he spread news for everyone in the Wu Lin to come seek the treasure, but unfortunately, no one could find the correct location.]

[Finding it uninteresting, Gu Gu Santong personally intervened, leading Zhu Zhu Zhu Wushi, who was traveling through the area, to the burial site of the Eccentric of Tianchi.]

[There, Zhu Zhu Zhu Wushi saw two secret manuals; he chose the "Art of Absorbing Merit," while Gu Gu Santong took the "Divine Art of Indestructible Vajra."]

[The reason for this choice was that the cover of the "Divine Art of Indestructible Vajra" manual read: "Practice only if one retains one's virginity."]

[Whereas the "Art of Absorbing Merit" stated: "Practice only if one has lost one's virginity."]

[Zhu Zhu Zhu Wushi was born into the Great Ming imperial family and had long since lost his virginity, so he could only cultivate the "Art of Absorbing Merit."]

[Of course, this restriction regarding virginity did not actually exist; it was entirely due to Gu Gu Santong's playful nature, who secretly added it himself, then pretended to be ignorant to fool Zhu Zhu Zhu Wushi.]

[Seeing Zhu Zhu Zhu Wushi deceived made him extremely happy.]

Reading this, all the women were speechless; could there really be someone so mischievous in this world?

Normally, when someone obtains a supreme manual, they hide it away, daring not to let anyone know until they have mastered it.

They wish to monopolize it yet fear bringing trouble upon themselves.

This Gu Gu Santong, however, did the exact opposite, fearing nothing more than others not knowing.

And his motive for doing so was simply that he found it fun!

Undefeated Mischievous Child?

Whether he was truly undefeated is debatable, but the words "Mischievous Child" were certainly no exaggeration.

[Gu Gu Santong and Zhu Zhu Zhu Wushi originally had a good relationship, but due to a woman named Su Xin, they turned against each other and became enemies.]

[Su Xin was Gu Gu Santong's fiancée; once, when she came to find him, Gu Gu Santong was too busy to meet her, so he asked Zhu Zhu Zhu Wushi to go in his place.]

[Unexpectedly, Zhu Zhu Zhu Wushi fell in love at first sight with this gentle woman.]

[Gu Gu Santong was playful and loved martial arts, thus neglecting Su Xin, and he never even kept her in his heart.]

[Zhu Zhu Zhu Wushi, however, was deeply devoted; taking advantage of the situation, he wished to marry Su Xin, but the imperial family and court ministers despised his lowly status and scolded him, refusing his request.]

[Resentful because of this, Zhu Zhu Zhu Wushi vowed to sit on the dragon throne himself and control everything freely.]

[At the same time, to possess Su Xin, Zhu Zhu Zhu Wushi framed Gu Gu Santong, making him a common enemy of the Wu Lin.]

He himself then emerged at the right moment to stage a splendid performance of subduing demons and eliminating evil for the sake of righteousness, even against his own kin, gaining both fame and profit.

[However, fate played cruel tricks; during the final battle with Gu Gu Santong, Zhu Zhu Zhu Wushi accidentally injured Su Xin, causing her to be on the brink of death.]

[Until the main story of "Tian Western Xia Di Yi" officially began, Su Xin relied solely on a Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom to sustain her life.]

[Zhu Zhu Zhu Wushi, however, remained unchanged in his devotion; while plotting usurpation, he secretly searched for the remaining two Heavenly Fragrance Cardamoms to revive Su Xin, even remaining single for nearly twenty years for this purpose!]

At this moment, Shangguan Shangguan Shangguan Haitang was no longer merely worried; she was terrified!

The one who ambushed Jiang Sishui was not only her godfather, but her godfather was also the main antagonist in the story.

And this main antagonist actually intended to rebel and become Emperor!

"It cannot be! My godfather is loyal and righteous; how could he commit such treason? He must have gotten it wrong!"

"Even if the godfather in the story was truly like that, reality must have changed; it is as ridiculous as saying Guo Xiang is the founding ancestor of Mount Mount Mount Emei."

"Yes! It must be so!"

Shangguan Shangguan Shangguan Haitang constantly encouraged herself.

However, her mind involuntarily recalled one thing—

She had never known what martial art her godfather primarily cultivated; it had always been a mystery.

As if it were something unspeakable.

[It must be said that Zhu Zhu Zhu Wushi was a ruthless man.]

[Since he had lost his virginity early on, it meant he was interested in women.]

[But ever since meeting Su Xin, he stayed away from women, and this continued for so many years.]

[Having tasted the marrow, yet still being able to restrain desire, few normal men in the world could achieve this; I am no exception.]

[Therefore, I admire him.]

[In contrast, Gu Gu Santong accidentally slept with Su Xin, took her maidenhood, and left early the next morning without a backward glance.]

[And with that departure, nearly a year passed, during which he did not even know that Su Xin was pregnant and had borne him a son.]

[Is this not the definition of a scumbag?]

[From this perspective, Gu Gu Santong was not even worthy of holding Zhu Zhu Zhu Wushi's shoes.]

[Even at the very end of the story, Zhu Zhu Zhu Wushi had already succeeded, but because Su Xin committed suicide, his spirit and beliefs were instantly crushed, leading to his defeat and death.]

[Pitiable and tragic.]

For the sake of one woman, he turned against his brother and became enemies.

For the sake of one woman, he stayed away from women for nearly twenty years.

For the sake of one woman, his years of painstaking planning for imperial dominance came to naught, and he even sacrificed his own life.

Seeing this, all the women fell silent.

Then came another sigh.

Could Jiang Sishui possibly evaluate him as a "love-struck ambitious hero"?

[However, reality cannot be equated with television dramas; in the show, the most crucial reason Zhu Zhu Zhu Wushi could ascend the throne was his invincible strength under heaven.]

[That was his greatest confidence!]

[But in this comprehensive martial world, relying on his strength would truly be difficult, and the hope is extremely slim.]

[So Zhu Zhu Zhu Wushi probably isn't that overambitious, right?]

"Certainly not!"

While Jiang Sishui remained uncertain, Shangguan Shangguan Shangguan Haitang was eager to deliver a final verdict on his behalf.

After all, in her eyes, Zhu Zhu Zhu Wushi had always been an upright and noble figure radiating righteousness; she truly could not accept having a sinister and cunning adoptive father.

[The night before last in the 'Zhenlong Illusion Array,' I saw Zhu Zhu Zhu Wushi; there was also a person in white beside him who appeared to be a grand master of formations.]

[However, they still underestimated the 'Zhenlong Illusion Array.']

[If not for Wu Wu Ya Zi having exhausted his life force and passing away, which caused the power of 'Total Annihilation' to dissipate, two more corpses might have appeared within the illusion array.]

[Later, at the 'Zhenlong Chess Gathering,' Zhu Zhu Zhu Wushi did not appear, which made me even more certain that his arrival at Leigu Mountain served some hidden agenda.]

[Therefore, I have been guarding against him all along.]

[Moreover, I suspect he is most likely here for the 'Northern Dark Divine Art.']

[After all, his 'Art of Absorbing Merit' is also a martial art capable of draining internal energy, so he might seek verification or inspiration from it.]

[Each of these two martial arts has its own strengths.]

[The 'Northern Dark Divine Art' is an orthodox Daoist martial art; its efficiency in absorbing true qi and making it one's own is extremely high, resulting in almost no waste and carrying no hidden dangers whatsoever.]

[Beyond that, 'Northern Dark True Qi' is fierce and domineering; it can be extremely cold or extremely hot; it automatically protects the body when attacked; it provides significant bonuses to lightness skills and poison resistance; it even allows one to effortlessly master martial arts of different schools without needing to learn special internal cultivation methods.]

[Oh, and this art can also keep one's appearance youthful, which is why many people in my previous life mistakenly regarded the 'Northern Dark Divine Art' as a method for immortal cultivation.]

[However, the original work never stated such a thing; the idea of immortal cultivation is purely an overextension of thought.]

[If we are talking about preserving youth forever, the Shifted Flower Palace's 'Bright Jade Art' can also do it, along with the 'Bridal Gown Divine Art,' the 'Heavenly Demon Great Art,' and the 'Childlike Heart Sutra,' among others.]

[Even the Ancient Tomb Sect's 'Maiden's Heart Sutra' can beautify the complexion and preserve youth.]

"Beautify the complexion and preserve youth!" Many women's eyes lit up.

Time is the most unsolvable blade, and the years are a woman's greatest enemy; no matter how peerlessly beautiful or kingdom-toppling one's charm may be, one must eventually fade with old age.

No one wishes to see themselves as an aged wreck with gooseflesh skin and white hair.

Especially a beautiful woman.

Thus, upon seeing the series of age-defying martial arts listed by Jiang Sishui, they were all moved.

— Author's Notes —

?? Seeking flowers ???