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

"Another 500, it seems I might have guessed right."

"Also, is 500 the current daily reward limit?"

Jiang Sishui pondered for a moment, then suddenly had a strange thought: "By the way, why can't the 'Nine Swords of Dugu' directly increase martial arts experience? Is it because it's not a system reward? Or is its rank too low?"

"Conversely, if I were to cultivate the 'Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique' to strengthen my sword intent, how much martial arts experience would a day's hard work be equivalent to?"

As questions arose, Jiang Sishui fell into deep thought.

Shaking her head to dismiss these thoughts, Jiang Sishui couldn't help but picture a gentle and graceful young girl in her mind.

Bai Axiu, the ice-cold girl from the childhood drama, has always been his ideal woman.

Lost in thought, I fell asleep without even realizing it.

The caravan continued its journey the following morning.

Having learned from the previous day's experience, Zhao Qiying deliberately avoided Zhao Mengjiao with Jiang Sishui, not wanting to hear her jealous second sister's sarcastic remarks.

This action really angered Zhao Mengjiao. She gritted her teeth, stomped her feet, and went to vent her anger on Zhao Tianhao.

But Zhao Tianhao, having lived to a ripe old age, already knew what was going on and ignored him.

Zhao Mengjiao had no choice but to slowly let go of her thoughts.

Meanwhile, in Wuliang Mountain, Yunzhou, Yaoyue was throwing a tantrum.

Mingyu's true energy was cold and chilling, and her powerful and fierce palm strikes continuously landed on the lake's surface, as if she wanted to overturn the entire lake, venting the anger in Yaoyue's heart.

Two days!

I searched for two whole days, but couldn't even find a trace of the secret manual.

She had already guessed that either there was no secret manual here at all, or the manual had been taken away long ago, even before Jiang Sishui wrote in her diary.

In other words, she traveled a long way but didn't get a single hair.

This left Yaoyue feeling incredibly frustrated.

Mu Wanqing and the other six women watched as Yaoyue fried fish, and they weren't in a good mood either.

After all, they came with high hopes, and when they discovered the cave, they were overjoyed.

Now all our efforts have been in vain; who can let it go?

Suddenly, Yaoyue stopped what she was doing, her gaze sweeping over the group of women, and she said coldly, "Yuenü."

Hua Yuenü stepped forward upon hearing the voice: "This servant is here."

"Go and call them all back. There's no need to look for them anymore."

"The Grand Palace Master?"

"Hmph, my Yihua Palace's 'Mingyu Gong' and 'Yihua Jieyu' are not necessarily inferior to those two martial arts. I've had enough of this game of hide-and-seek."

"Yes, Grand Palace Master."

Sensing the resolute intent in Yaoyue's words, Huayuenu turned and left in response.

Suddenly, Yaoyue remembered something, and her figure floated into the stone chamber, coming to the side of the jade statue.

After taking one last look, Yaoyue snorted coldly: "What kind of stinky man's handiwork is this, casually defiling others? It's better to destroy it completely."

As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly struck out with his palm, shattering the jade statue into pieces.

Yaoyue glanced at the broken section but found nothing else. Without further hesitation, she led the maids of Yihua Palace away without looking back.

Zhong Ling watched Yao Yue's departing figure and said to Mu Wanqing, "Sister Mu, so many sisters in Yihua Palace have searched for so long but haven't found it. The secret manual is probably not here."

"Since we have a copy of the diary for protection, and we don't have to worry about others harming us, why don't we just stop looking for it?"

“Let’s go to Suzhou and find Brother Jiang. Maybe he’ll give us a shout-out, and we can get a reward.”

Upon hearing this, Mu Wanqing was somewhat tempted, but still haughtily replied, "Hmph, if you want to go, go yourself!"

With that, he turned and walked away.

"Sister Mu, wait for me! Where are you going?"

"I can go wherever I want, whether it's Zhejiang, Beijing, Qingzhou, or Nanzhou. Nobody can say for sure, so what's it to you?"

"What about Suzhou? Are we going to Suzhou?"

"You little brat, you're asking for it!"

Watching the two girls playfully walk away, Dugu Yiren smiled slightly and said to Lan Xiaodie and Mei Jiangxue, "I'm going to Suzhou now. Would you two be interested in coming along?"

Lan Xiaodie shook her head: "Thank you for your kindness, sister, but I have something else to do, so I'll have to stay a little longer."

With that, she gracefully departed, holding her pipa.

They have clearly given up on the secret manual that may or may not still exist here.

Mei Jiangxue became even more aloof. She nodded slightly to the two women in greeting before using her light-footed skills to leave.

"Miss, are we really going to Suzhou?" Zhu Tao asked from behind.

Dugu Yiren glanced at her and said, "Suzhou and Yunzhou are tens of thousands of miles apart. By the time we get there, he may no longer be there."

"Huh? Then we're not going?"

"Whether I go or not is another matter. Let's leave Yunzhou first, travel around and see what's going on. If we're meant to meet, we will; if not, then so be it."

"Should we leave now, or go back and inform the master?"

"What do you need to inform me? What's there to inform me about? I'm all grown up now, not a child anymore. I'm leaving!"

"Yes, Miss."

041 The Two Beauties of the Mu Family Mansion

Not long after the women left, another group of uninvited guests arrived at Wuliang Mountain and, following the clues, found the bottom of the cliff.

"Young princess, is this the place you're looking for? Is there treasure here?"

A cool and beautiful girl of about sixteen or seventeen years old turned to look at a little girl who was two or three years younger than her, her eyes filled with doubt.

The little girl has delicate eyebrows and long eyelashes, a small mouth and a straight nose. Her bright, clear eyes are innocent and naive. She wears a gorgeous dress and exudes an air of nobility that is not intimidating.

She is none other than Mu Jianping, the young princess of the Mu royal family.

The aloof and beautiful girl was none other than Mu Jianping's senior sister, Fang Yi.

Both of them are characters in "The Deer and the Cauldron" and later became the wives of the protagonist Wei Xiaobao. The Mu family was an organization dedicated to overthrowing the Qing dynasty and restoring the Ming dynasty.

However, in this world, the Mu family has a different background.

More than a hundred years ago, the ancestors of the Mu family followed the Ming Taizu in conquering the country. Because of their outstanding achievements, they were awarded the hereditary title of Duke.

When the Ming Taizu Emperor was about to abdicate, he carried out a large-scale purge of the court in order to remove obstacles for the crown prince who was about to ascend the throne.

And how many of those kings, generals, and founding fathers had clean hands?

Normally, Emperor Taizu of Ming would turn a blind eye and nothing would happen. But when the time came, he would dig up old grievances and take them seriously. Every single one of his ministers was innocent.

At that time, the heads of meritorious officials and veterans were chopped off one after another.

The ancestors of the Mu family escaped disaster because they were strict with themselves and their subordinates and did not associate with others.

However, seeing his old brothers who had fought alongside him killed, despite the irrefutable evidence against them, the ancestor of the Mu family was still deeply saddened. So he submitted a petition to resign and return to his hometown to retire.

Emperor Taizu of Ming granted his request.

On his way back to his hometown, the Mu family ancestor happened to meet his old friend Duan Siping.

Duan Siping had always harbored great ambitions and wanted to establish a nation, so he asked the ancestors of the Mu family for their assistance.

However, the ancestors of the Mu family witnessed the entire process of the Ming Taizu killing his meritorious officials and no longer wanted to get involved in such matters.

Duan Siping passed away with regret.

Two years later, the Mu family ancestor passed away, and Duan Siping went to pay his respects.

The descendants of the Mu family ancestors were unwilling to live a mediocre life and waste their remaining years, so they took this opportunity to express their feelings to Duan Siping and expressed their willingness to work with him to build the country.

Duan Siping naturally agreed with delight.

Thus, the Mu family moved to Yunzhou and helped Duan Siping establish the Dali Kingdom.

Subsequently, to commend the Mu family's achievements, Duan Siping, who ascended the throne, personally issued an edict to confer the title of king.

Thus, the Mu Prince's Mansion was born.

It has continued to this day, with a history of nearly a hundred years!

However, because the Mu Prince's Mansion was located in the southern part of Yunzhou, far from Wuliang Mountain, it took Princess Mu Jianping several days to arrive.

When Mu Jianping saw the situation on the scene, his heart sank.

Unaware that there were no martial arts manuals here, she assumed that other owners of the diary copies had gotten there first, and her face immediately showed annoyance.

"Ah, Senior Sister, there used to be treasures here, but they're probably gone now." Mu Jianping said dejectedly.

Fang Yi looked at her suspiciously: "Little Princess, how can you be sure there are treasures here?"

A few days ago, Mu Jianping dragged her here, guaranteeing that there were treasures in Wuliang Mountain, which she found very strange at the time.

Because Mu Jianping was the young princess of the Mu royal family, she had a noble status and was still young, so she rarely went out.