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

As Jiang Sishui said, unless you have the protagonist's halo, someone who's this reckless would have died long ago.

Shen Lang is the protagonist in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", but in this real world of martial arts, will he still be the protagonist?

Can he still possess the divine destiny to escape danger and survive?

These are all questionable.

068 The Heart of a Tyrant, the Fiery Demon Body

The Shen family residence on the shores of Taihu Lake.

Shen Bijun was deeply worried.

If what Jiang Sishui said is true, then Shen Lang's way of doing things really does have great hidden dangers.

If you're too lenient and let the tiger go back to the mountain, you can't expect everyone to be grateful and repent.

Once someone holds a grudge against you, they might try every means to kill you, or even target your family and friends!

The story of "The Farmer and the Snake" doesn't exist in this world, but even some children understand the basic principles behind it.

So Shen Bijun hesitated, wondering whether she should find an opportunity to remind Shen Lang.

But considering that Shen Lang has always been a person of his own opinion, and this matter concerns his principles, would he listen to her?

After racking her brains to no avail, Shen Bijun sighed helplessly.

With Ding Chunqiu gone, the show was over, and the crowd dispersed.

I was originally thinking of how to subtly inquire about Rong'er from Huang Yaoshi.

But when I noticed the undisguised admiration in Huang Yaoshi's eyes for Shen Lang, I suddenly realized I had misunderstood.

Zhao Qiying focused her mind slightly.

She knew that what followed was mostly what Jiang Sishui had kept inside during the day.

When I first saw Huang Yaoshi, I was thinking about how to improve my relationship with him and get past his father-in-law before I could go find Rong'er.

In other words, I was thinking about how to please and flatter him.

But when I saw Huang Yaoshi's appreciation for Shen Lang, I realized I was wrong, terribly wrong.

Because in this world where martial prowess reigns supreme, without strength, everything else is meaningless.

No matter how well I perform, or how much I please Huang Yaoshi, if I don't have sufficient strength, I still won't catch his eye.

[At our first meeting, Huang Yaoshi seemed to have a fairly good impression of me, but it was only a slight liking for a junior who shared a similar personality.]

[However, he held an attitude of equality towards Shen Lang, whom he had never met before—an attitude based on their strengths and a strong sense of admiration.]

It's obvious which one is superior.

At that moment, I suddenly realized how ridiculous my attempt to "cater to his preferences" was, and how I had even been smug about guessing Huang Yaoshi's thoughts.

Upon seeing this, the women fell silent.

They could see the deep self-deprecation in Jiang Sishui's words.

Clearly, that seemingly insignificant detail touched Jiang Sishui's heart, causing a transformation in his soul.

Looking back, I couldn't help but ask myself: Why did I try to guess what other people were thinking?

[With a system at my disposal, the Cicada Awakening, the Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique, the Cloud-Turning Talent... each one is enough to make me the undisputed ruler of the world!]

If that's the case, why should I care about other people's expressions, try to figure out their attitudes, or cater to their thoughts?

Times have changed. This is no longer the relatively peaceful world of the past. The principle of "might makes right" is fully embodied here.

Might makes right!

Even if it's not mine, take it! Then it's mine!

Why should I shackle myself and be bound by all sorts of worldly rules and regulations?

Have all those rules, from ancient times to the present, existed since the beginning of time? Weren't they simply established by a tiny group of people at the very top?

I am stronger than them, so why should their rules bind me?

[If you want it, take it; if anyone tries to stop you, beat them up. Isn't that satisfying?]

From now on, I'll make others follow my rules!

At this moment, all the stunningly beautiful women from all over the Central Region fell silent.

Gazing at the sharp and assertive words on the copy of the diary, they seemed to see a newly emerging overlord announcing his arrival to the world.

This is a madman who wants to break the existing order and redefine the rules!

But they had to admit that he really had that potential.

The women reacted in different ways.

Those who are attracted to her, such as Zhao Min and the Flower Fairy, are witches and enchantresses by nature.

Some are troubled, such as Shangguan Haitang, Shui Furong, and Gao Yanan, who already have someone they like.

There were also those filled with worries, such as Shi Feixuan, who was concerned about the fate of the world, and Huang Rong, who was worried about her family clashing with Jiang Sishui.

Etc., etc.

But no matter what, they all knew that Jiang Sishui was different now than before.

He probably hadn't yet transitioned from his previous life's mindset, so even though he possessed the heaven-defying "Diary System," he was still willing to follow the rules.

But after being provoked by Huang Yaoshi today, he had an epiphany.

Now, he only follows the rules he's willing to follow, and if he encounters rules he's unwilling to follow, he'll simply "flip the table"!

South of Nanzhou.

Yan Lingji lay languidly on the couch, her smile as beautiful as a flower, stunning and exquisite.

"The little man has become a big man, and he is indeed more charming."

In her eyes, Jiang Sishui was just a lucky woman who was lustful. Although she had the desire and the courage to be lustful, she always gave her a feeling that she wasn't straightforward enough.

They are hesitant and indecisive in their actions, the kind of person who is "all bark and no bite," which is really boring.

But now, he has revealed his sharp edge and has already developed the mindset of a hegemon, with a lofty ambition to trample on everything and look down on all living beings.

This made Yan Lingji's heart flutter.

Suddenly, a system notification sounded—

[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 Yan Lingji for obtaining the special physique "Fire Enchantress Physique"]

"Is it finally my turn?"

As the rewards were absorbed, Yan Lingji silently experienced the changes in her body.

After a while, a pair of bewitching eyes slowly opened, two flames flashing briefly in the pupils, but the smile in the eyes could not be concealed.

Her special "Fire Demon Body" constitution endowed her with four abilities.

First, her fire control is impeccable.

Yan Lingji's constitution is different from ordinary people. She is born with the fire element, so flames not only cannot harm her, but are actually a source of nourishment.

However, she could not fully control her physical condition, and wherever she went, fires would inexplicably break out.

Because of this, Yan Lingji was hunted down and had no choice but to live in seclusion in this remote place.

Secondly, her affinity with fire increases threefold, and the power of any fire spell she uses increases threefold.

Third, she can briefly transform into flames, during which time she ignores all physical damage, reduces energy damage by 70%, and inflicts mental burn on nearby creatures.

Moreover, in flame form, her speed will increase tenfold!

Fourth, the phrase "charming and alluring" is naturally succinct.

Aside from the diarist, any man with ill intentions towards her experiences a 50% drop in IQ when he is in her presence.

"What a pity..." Yan Lingji sighed, feeling a sense of regret that something was not quite right.

The fourth effect had no effect on Jiang Sishui, otherwise she would really like to see what he would be like after his intelligence was reduced by half.

That would be very interesting.

"I've been staying here too long; it's time to go out and see the world."

Yan Lingji turned her head to look in the northeast direction, her graceful body swayed, and she transformed into a streak of fiery rainbow light, disappearing into the sky.

069 Guardian Artifact: Golden Wheel of the Sun Shadow

At the same time, Jiang Sishui also received her reward for the day.

As expected, he once again obtained precious treasures in addition to martial arts experience.

[Congratulations on completing your ninth diary entry! You are rewarded with the defensive artifact "Sun Golden Wheel (Projection)"]

Congratulations on completing today's diary entry! Reward: Martial Arts Experience +500