While writing a diary at Zongwu, Wang Yuyan falls in love with someone else.

[The next goal—to become a Celestial!]

This concludes my diary entry.

[Jiang Sishui has completed today's diary entry. Congratulations on gaining one month's worth of True Qi!]

[We are currently drawing today's winners...]

Congratulations to Zhao Min for receiving "One Guidance of Opportunity"!

"A guiding opportunity? What's that? Guiding the winner to a treasure trove where a great opportunity awaits?"

The women were all curious about the appearance of this new type of reward and made various guesses.

Mengzhou.

Zhao Min was stunned for a moment by the unexpected joy.

Immediately afterwards, she saw a phantom arrow appear beside her, pointing in a direction.

Zhao Min then realized what was happening, and immediately leaped up, her bright, star-like eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Is this the sign of destiny? It's finally my turn to win!"

Zhao Min clenched her fists and shouted, "Men! Prepare the horses!"

The servants prepared a fine steed as ordered, and Zhao Min summoned the two elders of Xuanming and the eight heroes of Divine Arrows, and they fled Ruyang Prince's Mansion overnight.

Although she has the protection of the "Kunji Seal" and doesn't need to worry about her personal safety, she doesn't know how long this trip will take, so she naturally needs a group of laborers to carry supplies.

The Eight Heroes of Divine Arrows were in charge of this.

As for the Xuanming Elders, they were just henchmen; after all, the "Kunji Seal" wouldn't help her kill enemies.

[Congratulations on completing your sixteenth diary entry! You are rewarded with the water-based magic item "Water Control Bead"!]

[Congratulations on completing today's diary entry! Reward: 1000 Martial Arts Experience, 1 "Seasonal Merit Pill"]

Unsurprisingly, it was another day with an extra reward.

"Water-controlling beads?"

Jiang Sishui held a light blue bead in her palm, its material unknown—neither gold nor wood nor jade nor stone—and information about it flashed through her mind.

Water control beads, as the name suggests, are used to control the flow of water.

Rivers, lakes, seas... the water flow within a radius of ten miles of the Water Pearl is subject to its control.

Of course, the greater the distance, the less control one has.

"Control the water..."

Knowing that Mantuo Villa was located deep in Taihu Lake, Jiang Sishui had some ideas in mind.

[Heaven-Slaying Sword Technique (Heavenly Skill): Minor Success (**)]

Adding his martial arts experience as usual, Jiang Sishui didn't go to play around with the other women. Instead, he took out "Ten Directions Annihilation" and continued to study it.

Chasing girls is fun, but you can't neglect your skills.

After all, the latter is fundamental, serving as the foundation and guarantee for the former.

After spending these few days together, he and the women had developed a tacit understanding. They knew that this was one of the few times Jiang Sishui had to cultivate each day, so they naturally wouldn't disturb her.

However, Jiang Sishui did not cultivate particularly late like the first time. Once she was almost done, she went to Zhao Qiying to talk about their feelings.

……

Compared to the Central Plains Escort Agency, Mantuo Manor is much closer to Leigu Mountain...

After five days of travel, the group finally arrived at the shore of Taihu Lake.

They wanted the boatman to take them directly to Mantuo Villa, but when he heard the destination, he shook his head vigorously and refused.

Jiang Sishui was puzzled, but Wang Yuyan immediately explained.

It turns out that the fact that Mantuo Manor is protected by the Murong family and that outsiders are not allowed to set foot or even get close is no secret in this area. These locals know this very well, so naturally they would not make money from such a deadly scheme.

"So it's Murong Fu. This kid really has quite a bit of influence in this area."

Jiang Sishui suddenly realized.

It's easy to imagine that without the protection of the Murong family, a mother and daughter as beautiful as Li Qingluo and Wang Yuyan would have long been captured and kept as "caged canaries".

In that sense, Mantuo Villa really owes him a considerable favor.

However, Murong Fu did not come away empty-handed.

He was able to learn the skills of many schools of thought at such a young age, largely thanks to Wang Yuyan.

With Wang Yuyan around, every time he practices martial arts it's like an "open-book exam," no wonder he learns so quickly.

Since the boatman was unwilling, Jiang Sishui did not force him.

Although he could use force to coerce, it was really outrageous for him to bully an ordinary citizen.

Jiang Sishui paid for a small boat out of his own pocket, and the women boarded it one after another.

The boat wasn't big, but the small space carrying six people made it feel even more cozy.

Azhu and Abi went to the stern and the bow of the boat, respectively. They gently rocked the oars, and the green waves rippled, making the small boat glide lightly.

When Abi returned to Taihu Lake, she felt an extraordinary sense of familiarity. Being with the person she loved made her even happier, and she couldn't help but start singing a little tune.

"On this auspicious day of the second festival, in a thousand courtyards, we see swallows flying in pairs. The phoenix's nest is secure, a neighbor to us. Why does the mist of the Xiang River arrive so late? They wander into the red pavilion, flying low over the green bank, their songs swirling around the painted beams. For whom do they return, for whom do they come? The young master's deep affection is revealed as the beaded curtain is rolled up."

Her singing voice was gentle and innocent, joyful and touching.

Listening to the girl's beautiful singing voice and seeing her slender hands and fair skin, which seemed transparent in the green waves, Jiang Sishui was completely captivated.

At this moment, his eyes no longer saw Huang Rong and Wang Yuyan, no longer saw A Zhu and Zhao Qiying, and no longer saw the fighting and vying for supremacy in the martial arts world. All he saw was the beautiful young girl A Bi, who was like a lotus emerging from the water.

This young girl brought him unprecedented warmth and peace.

122 Reunion on Taihu Lake, the person from that night is unforgettable

"Murong Fu, Murong Fu, even though you went mad in the book, you were still a happy person."

Jiang Sishui sighed inwardly, looking at Abi with gentle and doting eyes.

This typical girl from the Jiangnan water towns is like a spirit of Taihu Lake—innocent, charming, and captivating.

Even the most ruthless and murderous person, if they still possess a shred of humanity, would probably not want to harm her in the slightest upon hearing her singing.

At this moment, if Abi were to summon a copy of the diary to check, she would find that Jiang Sishui's favorability towards her had reached its maximum.

As you sail on the lake, you can see a vast expanse of misty waves stretching to the horizon, a sight that broadens your mind and soothes your soul.

After traveling for a while, the two women rowed their small boat into a small harbor. They saw that the water was covered with lotus leaves. Unless one was very familiar with the area, one would never know that there was a passageway among the lotus leaves.

Red water chestnuts grow on the lotus leaves, and amidst the clear water, the red water chestnuts and green leaves are exceptionally vibrant.

Abi suddenly stopped singing, a naive smile on her face: "Brother Jiang, these water chestnuts are edible, you can try them."

“Hongling? Okay.” Jiang Sishui nodded with a smile.

He casually picked a few, peeled off the hard skin, and then distributed them to the women.

The water chestnut skin and flesh are smooth and clean. When you put 27 pieces into your mouth, they are sweet, fragrant, crisp, and exceptionally sweet.

Jiang Sishui praised, "The taste of this water chestnut is refreshing and not greasy, just like the little tune that Abi sings."

Abi blushed slightly and said with a smile, "Comparing my song to Hong Ling is something I've never heard before. Thank you, Brother Jiang!"

Having said that, knowing that Jiang Sishui liked to hear her singing, Abi began to sing again.

Two women held oars and slowly rowed the boat, which nimbly glided through the water chestnut pond like a swimming fish.

At a glance, the lake is full of lotus leaves, water chestnut leaves, reeds, and water bamboo, all of which look exactly the same. Moreover, the lotus leaves and water chestnut leaves float on the water, and with the occasional gust of wind, they change shape in countless ways, making it impossible to remember the way they came.

This scene truly makes one feel as if they are in a dreamlike fairyland.

Judging from Azhu and Abi's leisurely and nonchalant demeanor, it seemed as if these many crisscrossing, chessboard-like waterways were as clear as the lines on their palms.

It is innate knowledge, requiring no identification.

Jiang Sishui leaned against the railing, gazing into the distance. Apart from the singing, the sound of oars, and the soft rustling of water chestnut leaves against the boat, all around was silent.

A gentle breeze wafted across the lake, carrying a faint fragrance of flowers. He couldn't help but think, "Even if it's like this for the rest of my life, it wouldn't be so bad."

Suddenly, Jiang Sishui's pupils narrowed, and her gaze locked onto a beautifully decorated painted boat outside Lingtang.

A slender figure stood at the bow of the painted boat.

Because of the great distance, even if one focused their inner energy on their eyes, they still couldn't make out the person's appearance.

But Jiang Sishui had a hunch that the person seemed to be closely connected to him and was extremely important to him!

This judgment was baseless and merely a whim, yet he firmly believed it.

"Wait here for me, I'm coming over."

Jiang Sishui gave the women some instructions, then eagerly jumped off the boat, used her light-footed skills to walk swiftly on the water.

Zhao Qiying's gaze followed Jiang Sishui's, and she asked curiously, "Brother Jiang, are you going to that pleasure boat?"