Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 101 - 88: A Fox Meiniang Falls from the Sky?_2

Chapter 101: Chapter 88: A Fox Meiniang Falls from the Sky?_2

Amid the tinkling sounds, Jiang Shouzhong was left alone under the eaves.

The dead had passed on, and the living remained.

...

Time silently slipped by, and two more days had gone by.

Mr. Yan, who had taken Feng Yichen to Zhenxuan Mountain, had not yet returned, and Jiang Shouzhong’s Earth Tao Body had smoothly entered the third realm of the martial warriors, officially embarking on the path of martial cultivation.

There was no meditation, no stance training, nor had he cultivated any techniques to open his meridians; going from an ordinary person to the state of a martial warrior many dreamt of was undoubtedly terrifying.

However, for Jiang Shouzhong, who had experienced the rewards of the "Water Moon Dream Mirror," the joy of the Taoist River Map had faded somewhat.

Now, Jiang Shouzhong faced a difficult decision.

His Fire Tao Body was at the Grandmaster Realm, Earth Tao Body was in the Warrior Realm, while the other three Tao Bodies had yet to begin opening meridians,

Should he open the meridians of the other three Tao Bodies first, continue to solidify his Earth Tao Body, or elevate his Fire Tao Body’s cultivation even further? Of course, after reaching the Grandmaster Realm, the speed of opening meridians would definitely slow down a lot.

After much thought, Jiang Shouzhong decided to continue to solidify his Earth Tao Body.

He trusted his judgment.

Earth supports all elements, and as long as he solidified his foundation, cultivating the other Dao Bodies later would definitely yield much better results.

However, what was most important at the moment was finding a martial art technique.

The Qingong secret manual "Chasing Wind Steps" Jiang Shouzhong had practiced during his spare time for a few days and had barely reached the second level, enabling him to jump onto a three-meter-high wall. Also, when running, his body felt much lighter.

According to the records in the book, by the sixth level, one could ride the wind.

But Qingong was only auxiliary after all; techniques like knife, fist, or swordplay were what were urgently needed.

Jiang Shouzhong thought of Miss Qiuye and recalled what Li Nanshuang once mentioned about the Silver Moon Tower housing many martial arts treasures, and decided to try his luck there after breakfast. After all, he had saved someone’s life, so they wouldn’t be too stingy.

He had just cooked some rice porridge but hadn’t started eating when Lu Renjia hurried over.

"It’s Jiang who cares for me, knowing Jia was coming and preparing breakfast early." Jia shrugged his frostbitten red nose and placed the sweet potato he had brought on the table.

Jiang Shouzhong took out two sets of bowls and chopsticks and said, "You got drunk at Zhang’s place again last night. You didn’t throw up all over their place like last time, did you?"

Lu Renjia widened his eyes and indignantly said, "Would Jia ever do such a thing? After waking from the drink, I went right home. Jia may not be good with alcohol, but you can trust my behavior. How could I disturb their couple?"

Jiang Shouzhong gave him a disbelieving look.

"I was just keeping my brothers company in drinking, and Jiang, it’s really not like you to not tell me about such big news, not even calling me for capturing demons. I’m really disappointed in you."

Lu Renjia murmured, resentful.

Jiang Shouzhong chuckled, "The head said you are our Wind Thunder Hall’s biggest trump card, so we didn’t bother you with such a trivial matter."

"Come on, do you think I’m a three-year-old?"

Lu Renjia rolled his eyes and started to serve himself some rice porridge.

Looking at Jia’s aggrieved expression, a hint of guilt rose in Jiang Shouzhong’s heart, realizing his approach was not appropriate.

He had just thought that Jia wouldn’t be of any help, so he didn’t call him.

Thinking now, whether he could help was one thing; whether to tell him was another. Whether brothers or friends, it was very hurtful.

"It’s my fault; I’ve saved a bit of extra money, why not invite you to Spring Rain Building for a drink when we’re free?"

Jiang Shouzhong sincerely apologized.

Hearing the latter half of the sentence, Jia’s face full of annoyance instantly turned into a blooming chrysanthemum, waving his hand, "It’s okay, it’s okay, what bonds we hold. That’s a deal then. Be sure to take care of Qing Niang’s business."

"You can keep buttering up," Jiang Shouzhong teased with a laugh.

The two ate the rice porridge with sweet potatoes, their breakfast simple yet comfortable.

During the meal, Lu Renjia hesitated several times before finally saying, "Jiang, don’t blame Jia for meddling, but I can actually tell you don’t like Zhao Di. The sister-in-law is not bad-hearted; it’s just that she thinks too much. This kind of change for a couple might actually improve their relationship."

"Alright, alright,"

Jiang Shouzhong quickly raised his hand to stop him, headache speaking, "The thing I hate the most is hearing you spout these crappy principles. I have no complaints about Zhao Di now; I think Zhang is lucky to have married her. Don’t overthink it."

"Really?"

Lu Renjia struggled to read the expression of the other person, making sure Jiang Shouzhong was not speaking against his will. The clouds of doubt in his mind dispersed, and his smile broadened considerably.

"May I ask, is this the residence of Master Jiang, Jiang Mo?"

Just then, a soft and charming female voice came from outside the door.

Jiang Shouzhong and Lu Renjia exchanged glances, showing confusion on their faces.

Just as Jiang Shouzhong was about to rise to open the door, Lu Renjia hurriedly wiped his mouth and said, "I’ll go."

Upon opening the door, there stood a young woman, graceful as a willow.

The woman had a delicate and seductive appearance, with a face small as a palm, and a slim figure draped in a fine fox fur coat.

At first glance, she resembled a strikingly beautiful fox spirit.

Even Jia, who had seen numerous beauties in the Capital, was momentarily stunned at this sight.

"Miss Shier has seen Mr. Lu."

The young woman, unbothered by Lu Renjia’s infatuated state, slightly bent her knees and curtsied.

Lu Renjia snapped back to reality, stuttering, "You... you are?"

"Is it you?"

Jiang Shouzhong, who had reached the door, looked surprised.

Seeing Jiang Shouzhong, the foxy lady named Shier showed joy, then her cheeks flushed as she stepped forward and bowed, "Miss Shier has seen Jiang. I’ve come today specifically to thank you, Jiang, for saving my life at Huailan Lake that day."

Lu Renjia finally realized, "So it’s you."

The woman before them was the one they had rescued from a demon’s clutches a month ago, after she had fallen into the water.

It was deep into the night at the time of the rescue, and after being saved, she was quickly taken away by the arriving official personnel, so her face was never clearly seen. Now, seeing the rescued woman’s stunning beauty, Jia regretfully wished he had dived into the water himself that night.

This was truly a major loss.

The woman’s sudden visit caught Jiang Shouzhong off guard, especially considering the recent cases, making him instinctively cautious.

Although wary inside, Jiang Shouzhong’s expression showed no oddity, and he courteously said, "As an official, saving lives is our duty. Miss Shier need not be so concerned."

Miss Shier smiled apologetically:

"Actually, I should have come to thank you earlier, but I was too weak after catching a cold from that incident, and it took me quite some time to recover. Later, some matters delayed me, which is why I am only able to come today."

Saying this, the foxy woman brought out a valuable sandalwood long box, bit her thin lips, and spoke softly with her head lowered:

"Miss Shier is a courtesan from Xichu Pavilion; though I reside in a place of fleeting pleasures, I have kept my integrity and have never committed dishonorable acts. If you do not disdain my modest self, Miss Shier is willing to serve you for life and repay you for saving my life."

This revelation completely dumbfounded the two men.

What’s this situation?

A foxy wife falling from the sky?

Lu Renjia’s lips twitched a few times, "Miss Shier, just because he saved you, you wish to devote yourself to him?"

The young maiden, with her reserved shy demeanor, looked towards Jiang Shouzhong’s handsome face with her watery almond eyes and softly murmured, "Jiang risked his life to save Shier, it is only proper for Shier to repay him with her life."

"But... but..."

Lu Renjia, clenching his fists, argued resentfully, "At the time you fell into the water, I was the first to spot you; I too have a claim to saving your life."

Shier looked at Lu Renjia’s dark face that resembled a shoe horn, then compared it to Jiang Shouzhong’s distinct and handsome features. She lightly bit her lip.

She bowed to Lu Renjia, looking down as she expressed her gratitude:

"Mr. Lu, I’ll certainly not forget your life-saving grace towards this humble girl. In the next life, I’ll surely repay you by any means necessary, but..."

Turning her gaze back to Jiang Shouzhong, her eyes filled with the shy affection of a young girl.

"The life-saving grace of Jiang... I can only repay by devoting my life to him."

Jia: "..."

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