Chapter 99

Learning that they would all meet sudden deaths in the plot, the three women were all stunned.

Just as they were about to clarify the causes and effects, Jiang Sishui (Luo Zhao) suddenly changed the subject—

【It's a bit strange; Zhu Wushi arrived unexpectedly today, and our conversation hid too much information. Yet with Rong'er's curiosity, she didn't ask a single question.】

【But this is for the best; otherwise, I truly wouldn't know how to explain why I know so much.】

"As long as you know," Huang Rong muttered.

Regarding Zhu Wushi's appearance today, she was naturally very curious.

But she knew Jiang Sishui would surely write about it in his diary, so she saw no point in asking.

At the same time, she was also considering Jiang Sishui, sparing him the trouble of racking his brain for excuses.

【Back at Leigu Mountain, Rong'er got along quite well with Qi Ying and the others; this is good news.】

【And today, using the opportunity to teach the Northern Nether Divine Art, I tested Abi's attitude toward me and even took advantage of her quite a bit.】

【Abi didn't resist at all; there's hope!】

【It shouldn't take long before I can catch them all in one net.】

109 The Confused Divine Eagle: Is Guo Xiang a female eagle turned spirit?

The four women, Huang Rong and the others, looked up in unison, staring at Abi.

Being watched simultaneously by them, Abi couldn't help but shiver; feeling guilty, she forced herself to say, "W-why are you all looking at me like that?"

Zhu Zhu Wushi smiled sweetly, taking Abi's soft hand, appearing deeply sisterly, yet leaving her no chance to escape: "Good sister, come tell your big sisters how Young Master Jiang 'tested' you?"

Hearing this, Abi's mind involuntarily recalled the scene from that afternoon.

Originally, Jiang Sishui was merely pointing out acupoints and meridians on her body, but before she knew it, he started rubbing and touching her.

While Abi's head felt dizzy, at some point he had pulled her into his embrace and whispered softly into her ear.

That feeling of being personally "cared for" by a man made her body and mind tremble uncontrollably; she would never forget it in her life.

As she thought and thought, two red clouds climbed onto Abi's delicate cheeks, adding a touch of charm and allure to her pure and elegant demeanor.

Just as she was lost in a daze, the young girl suddenly let out a low cry; waking up at the same time, she crossed her arms in front of her chest.

Seeing Zhu Zhu Wushi rubbing her fingers, Yingying smiled and said, "Good sister, did Young Master Jiang do this to you?"

"Sister Zhu, you're so wicked! I... I... I also..."

Before she could finish speaking, Abi, overwhelmed by shame and anger, lunged at Zhu Zhu Wushi.

【Detected that Jiang Sishui has completed today's diary entry; congratulations, you have received one month of True Qi.】

【Now drawing today's winner...】

【Congratulations to Guo Xiang for obtaining the special skill "Beast Tongue Technique".】

"Guo Xiang, she truly exists in reality!" All the women had a deep impression of this girl.

And on Leigu Mountain, Huang Rong's expression was even more peculiar.

Thinking of the daughter in the book becoming her contemporary, or even older than herself, she felt a strange discomfort in her heart.

If they were to meet in the future, how awkward would that be?

Outside Xiangyang City, a valley.

"I won? Beast Tongue Technique?"

Guo Xiang happily jumped up, eagerly accepting the reward.

Moments later, a pair of bright and clear big eyes opened, their pupils flashing with intense surprise.

Turning around, she patted the wing of the Divine Eagle beside her, and the young girl laughed repeatedly: "Divine Eagle, from now on I can talk directly to you!"

The words spoken were no different from before, but after activating the Beast Tongue Technique, the sound waves entering the Divine Eagle's ears would automatically convert into the eagle clan's "language".

The Divine Eagle's eagle eyes suddenly widened round, looking at Guo Xiang with utter disbelief, as if seeing a ghost.

Then, it stretched its head over, tilting its head to examine Guo Xiang closely.

After a long while, the Divine Eagle threw its head back and let out a cry.

Guo Xiang directly understood the meaning conveyed in the eagle's cry; she burst out laughing and said impatiently, "I'm human! I'm definitely not a female eagle turned spirit!"

Seeing the Divine Eagle's usually sharp and witty eyes become confused and blank, that huge contrast made Guo Xiang so happy she couldn't close her mouth.

However, she couldn't explain this matter, so she stopped dwelling on it, stood up, and dragged the Divine Eagle along to play with other small animals.

Hmm, some small animals have short tempers; I need to find a "big brother" to back me up.

First talk fists, then communicate!

After one diary entry was finished, some were happy while others were sorrowful.

Jingzhou.

Shangguan Haitang, who failed to obtain more information, remained silent for a long time before letting out a soft sigh.

"As a secret agent of the Guardian Dragon Shanzhuang, dealing with people from all walks of life is a daily occurrence. Perhaps, this was originally a road of no return."

However, despite her words, she still felt somewhat unwilling in her heart.

After all, if there were other choices, who would be willing to die young?

Therefore, after hesitating for a while, she still packed up and set off, heading for Suzhou.

Some things, if not clarified, will be like a thorn stuck in the heart; if not removed, they will cause discomfort forever.

But she wasn't doing it entirely for herself; she also did it for Zhu Zhu Wushi.

Her adoptive father had bestowed boundless kindness upon her; Shangguan Haitang truly did not want him to be targeted by Jiang Sishui.

Eastern Japan.

Liu Sheng Piaoxu looked at the silent Liu Sheng Xueji and urged, "Sister, make a decision quickly; it's still not too late to leave now."

Liu Sheng Xueji sighed helplessly, "You think I don't want to leave? But if we both go, what if the Godless Palace takes it out on Father and Brother? Someone has to stay behind."

As she spoke, she looked gently at Liu Sheng Piaoxu: "I'm the elder sister, you're the younger one. Let me be the one to stay."

Liu Sheng Piaoxu pressed her lips together, set her blade straight down on the table, and plopped herself into a seat.

"What are you doing?" Liu Sheng Xueji's delicate brows drew together slightly.

"If Sister won't go, I won't go either!" Liu Sheng Piaoxu's face was set with stubborn defiance.

Liu Sheng Xueji knew her sister's temperament well enough — at a moment like this, if she didn't agree, nothing she said would make a difference.

And so the atmosphere on the scene instantly turned cold and quiet.

Each of the two women had her own thoughts, and they held the standoff for a good while. Suddenly Liu Sheng Xueji's gaze sharpened, and then her brows furrowed deeply.

She seemed to have thought of something.

Liu Sheng Piaoxu noticed the change in her and hurriedly asked, "What's wrong?"

Liu Sheng Xueji didn't answer, but instead asked back, "Piaoxu, if I don't leave, would you really rather stubbornly stand your ground with me to the very end?"

"Yes!"

"Even if it means marrying that second young master of the Godless Palace, Juetian, together — you wouldn't hesitate?"

"Yes!"

"I understand now."

"What does Sister understand?"

Liu Sheng Xueji flipped open the diary's duplicate page and pointed at a line on it —

"Died because of the same man!"

"He said the two of us sisters died because of the same man. And the one who took a fancy to us sisters and used his power to force the marriage, Juetian, is said to be ruthless and cruel, spoiled and arrogant. So isn't our tribulation supposed to land on this very person?"

Liu Sheng Xueji rubbed her eyelids, her expression somewhat weary.

Hearing this, Liu Sheng Piaoxu's pupils contracted.

Thinking it over carefully, there really was that possibility!

She abruptly turned her head toward Liu Sheng Xueji and urged, "Sister, then we…"

"Let's go," Liu Sheng Xueji answered without the slightest hesitation.

"Sister, you've agreed?" Liu Sheng Piaoxu's face lit up with pleasant surprise.

Liu Sheng Xueji gave her an indulgent smile: "Even if I don't consider myself, I can't drag my little sister into the fire pit with me."

Liu Sheng Piaoxu broke into a bright smile and said coquettishly, "I just knew Sister treats Piaoxu the best! Then where should we run to?"

Liu Sheng Xueji thought for a moment and said, "The Godless Palace is powerful. After this elopement, we'll have no foothold left in the Eastern Wastes, so…"

"So we go to the Central Domain?"

"Exactly. I've heard that place is vast and rich in resources, with outstanding talents emerging one after another. I've long wanted to go see it for myself."