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

The arrival of Feng Heng and Shangguan Haitang did not bring about any major changes to Mantuo Manor.

To Jiang Sishui's surprise, Shangguan Haitang did not leave after completing her mission, but stayed, seemingly very interested in Mantuo Manor.

“Shangguan Haitang is by no means a playful person who neglects her duties. As a secret agent of the Dragon Guard Manor, she is busy with her affairs and would never leave her post without permission.”

"The reason she didn't leave is probably because she still has a mission to complete."

"What kind of task will Zhu Wushi give her? Will she need to stay at Mantuo Manor?"

"Could they be trying to plant a spy next to me? No, this is so blatant, could it be a honey trap?"

Jiang Sishui pondered silently.

The information he provided about the Heavenly Fragrance Bean was accurate, which must have greatly shocked Zhu Wushi.

Given his performance that day, which was a mix of truth and deception, Zhu Wushi was now most likely convinced that there was another powerful and terrifying force behind him.

So, could this cunning old man be trying to make peace with him?

If so, it would explain why Zhu Wushi, contrary to his usual practice, sent both sacred texts at once.

This is probably an attempt to show their sincerity.

"Sue for peace..."

Jiang Sishui pondered for a long time before deciding to wait and see what Zhu Wushi would do next.

210 Qin Keqing's Submission, The Duel of the Sword God

During the day, Jiang Sishui continued his journey towards Luoyang.

Qin Keqing leaned quietly against his chest, letting Jiang Sishui hold her without resisting, and remained silent the whole way.

Jiang Sishui rested her chin on her shoulder, tilted her head to look at her profile, and said, "I always feel that you've changed a bit from before."

Qin Keqing kept her head down, remaining silent and taciturn, as if she were sparing with her words.

Jiang Sishui didn't mind, because he completely understood Qin Keqing's feelings.

He muttered to himself, "What's different? I can't quite put my finger on it, but it feels like you don't dislike me as much as you did at the beginning."

At this moment, Qin Keqing, who had been silent all along, finally spoke up: "Can you tell me the real reason?"

Jiang Sishui was taken aback: "What's the reason?"

"You said you had a grudge against Brother Liu, which is why you stole me."

"Also because you are too charming."

"...Actually, you have no grudge against Brother Liu, right?"

"Oh? Why do you think so?"

"Brother Liu went to Ezhou five years ago and became a disciple of Wudang Mountain. But I heard from them that you only started learning martial arts in the last two months. Before that, you stayed in Suzhou."

"So you think I had no chance to cross paths with him at all?"

"Yes."

"What if he offended me five years ago?"

Qin Keqing paused for a moment, then said, "You sent that assassin to kill the Tibetan National Preceptor because he had offended you in the past?"

"good."

"So, you're a vengeful person. If Brother Liu has a grudge against you, then you have no reason to let him go, especially since he's in Suzhou."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Sishui immediately smiled.

Is Qin Keqing stupid?

No!

On the contrary, she is also very intelligent.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to cooperate with Liu Ruosong and manipulate martial arts masters at will.

For a honey trap to work, the woman must first be beautiful, and secondly, she must be intelligent.

Otherwise, the plan will fail and you will lose both your wife and your army.

At first, Qin Keqing was caught off guard by the sudden change and panicked, her mind went blank, and she had no time to think about the flaws in Jiang Sishui's words.

But in the past few days, after calming down, the woman has clearly come to her senses.

Despite being exposed for her lie, Jiang Sishui remained calm and composed, saying, "I can tell you the real reason, it's up to you whether you believe it or not."

Qin Keqing remained silent, waiting for what would happen next.

Jiang Sishui glanced at her and said, "I have a way to predict that your future will be very miserable after you marry that person."

"I am a person who cherishes women, how can I stand by and watch you sink into a sea of ​​suffering?"

"Besides, I liked you at first sight, so naturally I wanted to win you over."

"But I know you definitely won't believe what I'm saying, so I have no choice but to steal it."

Jiang Sishui spoke frankly and openly, making no attempt to conceal his feelings for Qin Keqing.

Qin Keqing nodded slightly: "I believe you."

"I knew you wouldn't..."

Jiang Sishui stopped abruptly and looked at Qin Keqing in astonishment.

"Wait, what did you just say? You believe what I said?" Jiang Sishui could hardly believe her ears.

Qin Keqing turned her head and looked at Jiang Sishui's stunned expression. A faint smile appeared on her lips.

Yet, it was this subtle expression that inadvertently revealed a touch of charm, captivating the viewer's heart.

Qin Keqing pursed her lips and said, "You can take me anywhere at will, traveling thousands of miles in an instant. What's so strange about you knowing some celestial arts and being able to foresee the future?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Sishui immediately realized that she was blinded by her own involvement.

Having used "Imperial Ambition" so often, he had become accustomed to teleporting back and forth, but he overlooked the fact that Qin Keqing was just an ordinary "newcomer".

This "instantaneous travel" method was undoubtedly revolutionary for her understanding of the world.

Just like Li Qingluo back then.

In Qin Keqing's eyes, he was surrounded by an additional layer of mysterious, unknown aura.

It seems reasonable that Qin Keqing would believe him when he said he could predict the future.

Having figured all this out, Jiang Sishui suddenly understood.

"So you don't hate me anymore?"

Qin Keqing shook her head.

"Then forget about Liu Ruosong from now on and stay with me, okay?"

Qin Keqing sighed and gave him a wistful look: "You didn't seem to give me a chance to refuse."

Jiang Sishui saw that although her eyes were resentful, the initial despair, helplessness, and aversion were gone, and she was secretly pleased.

Requesting flowers (or flowers)

He tightened his arms around her, pulling her limp body closer, and chuckled, "You're right. Once you're in Mantuo Manor, you're mine. I won't allow you to be with anyone else."

Qin Keqing leaned against him without speaking, but her expression showed a hint of submission.

……

Around noon, the two entered a town.

As soon as they entered from the south of the city, they saw groups of people heading west, as if something there was attracting them there.

With a swift grab, a surge of true energy swept through, pulling a middle-aged swordsman who was lecherously peeking at Qin Keqing close to him.

Jiang Sishui said coldly, "Have you seen enough?"

Experts will know if there is one as soon as they take action.

... ... ...

Knowing he had gotten himself into serious trouble, the swordsman immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly, saying, "Great hero, spare my life! I was blind and did not recognize your greatness, and I have offended you both."

"I was wrong, I was really wrong. Please, sir, have mercy and just let me go!"

"I am a poor little man, with an eighty-year-old mother and a three-year-old child. If you kill me, my mother will have no one to support her, and my child will have no one to feed him. I hope you can spare my life."

"If you, sir, are willing to spare my life, I will surely repent and do good deeds in the future, and never stare at you like that again."

Jiang Sishui: "..."

Hearing the swordsman about to continue rambling, he snapped, "Shut up!"

The swordsman quickly shut his mouth.

"I'm asking you, why are all these people heading west of the city? What's there?"

"In reply to your question, sir, there is a martial arts competition taking place in the western suburbs of the city. These people are just there to watch the excitement."

"A martial arts contest? Who will fight whom?"

"One is Xie Xiaofeng from Shenjian Villa, and the other is Yan Nantian, the 'Wedding Dress Divine Sword'."