Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 395 - 219 Daughter_3

Chapter 395: Chapter 219 Daughter_3

If not for the two small golden men from the Taoist River Map swiftly cutting off the demonic power infusion, Jiang Shouzhong would have probably exploded before he could even make his move.

Ran Qingchen knew that Shangguan Yunjin, when faced with danger, wouldn’t absorb demonic power for her own use unless absolutely necessary, due to the significant damage it causes to the body, let alone absorb the energy of seven demons in one go like Jiang Shouzhong did.

One could only say he is a madman.

Even now, the two small golden men within his Dantian were still shivering.

They cursed that their master really was a fool.

However, Jiang Shouzhong wasn’t panicking at all, with the Taoist River Map at his disposal, he could afford to be reckless.

"Impressive, what secret technique is this?"

Steward Gu shook off the residual evil aura from his body, his expression dark as water.

Shangguan Yunjin’s face was disbelieving.

This guy... how can he be so strong? Even Uncle-Master was repelled by him.

Thinking of how she had wanted to spar with him just a moment ago, Shangguan Yunjin’s face turned ashen, her eyes filled with self-mockery.

Jiang Shouzhong’s expression was indifferent, disdainful of speaking.

Mainly because he couldn’t open his mouth without vomiting blood.

Jiang Yi lifted the carriage curtain again, leaned on the window, her full and fair pride compressed, and chuckled, "How impressive, the renowned Steward Gu bullies a junior, only to be bullied in return. This I must properly publicize, to bring honor to Wanshou Mountains and Rivers."

Steward Gu’s face fluctuated between dark and light.

The Four Seasons Sisters tacitly positioned themselves at different points, surrounding him and preventing Steward Gu’s ability to move and shift positions.

While the atmosphere remained tense, snowflakes began to drift leisurely from the azure sky, like pear blossoms from the fairy realm, silently falling.

Snowflake after snowflake floated down like frost-moon-touched dandelions, settling slowly, conveying a profound tranquility and a chill that stirred the soul at the instant of touch.

Jiang Yi, who was initially all smiles, looked at the snowflake that melted upon contact with the back of her hand and her expression grew solemn.

And the others, who had been agitated a moment ago, were now involuntarily calmed in heart and mind.

Jiang Shouzhong looked up, only to see a woman dressed in simple homespun, featuring natural elegance without the need for rouge, standing quietly among the falling snow. She painted a portrait of a celestial woman amid the snowflakes, using frost as ink and the sky as paper.

"Dugu Luoxue..."

Jiang Yi bit her lip and murmured, her mesmerizing eyes gleefully fixed on the woman in plain dress and hairpin, "How rare, the Vice Lord of Wanshou Mountains and Rivers has come as well. What’s the matter? Are you here to reclaim some face for your undeserving disciples?"

Dugu Luoxue!

Hearing the identity of the person, Ran Qingchen and the others couldn’t hide their surprise.

Everyone was naturally well aware of the Vice Lord of Wanshou Mountains and Rivers.

She was universally recognized as the top female master, with a broad and profound knowledge, a reader of extensive scriptures and texts. In terms of cultivation talent, she was no less than Li Guanshi and was a year younger; she was now in the Feathered Transformation Realm.

To hear her name filled others with longing, yearning to witness her grace. Unfortunately, this Vice Lord always kept to herself, seldom involving herself with worldly affairs.

But what made her most famous and controversial was that she once proposed the "Abstinence Doctrine" at the Cloud Platform while debating with various schools of thought.

"The orchid blooms in the empty valley, not less fragrant for the absence of an audience. The cultivator should practice abstinence; their pure heart naturally emits a fragrance, transcending the mundane world and ascending to sanctity, unaffected by external forces."

"Water overflows when full, and the moon wanes when it reaches its peak. Humans are the same; desire erodes one’s true self. Therefore, the righteous person must know moderation and curb their desires, with true ascension found in abstinence."

...and so on with similar statements.

In the eyes of this female master, worldly people wallow in desires for reproduction, but cultivators should abstain and not have sexual desires.

"Yunjin pays respects to the Lord."

Shangguan Yunjin respectfully saluted.

The woman’s expression was cold, with an air as if she was from another world, pure and flawless, tranquil and remote.

Steward Gu had a complicated expression. He saluted the woman, then said hoarsely, "This old man is incompetent and has caused Wanshou Mountains and Rivers to lose face. Upon my return, I will accept punishment."

Dugu Luoxue’s eyes were calm as she slowly swept her gaze over Jiang Yi and the others, settling on Shangguan Yunjin. She sighed softly, her lips parted, and her clear voice sounded ethereal amid the snow and wind, carrying a trace of otherworldliness,

"Those with a clear heart and conscience have a blue sky even in a dark room. Those with obscure thoughts see ghosts even in broad daylight. Yunjin, you have disappointed your master, you have disappointed Wanshou Mountains and Rivers."

Shangguan Yunjin trembled all over, bowing her head in shame.

He knelt on the ground, his voice trembling, "Disciple knows his mistake."

Dugu Luoxue’s beautiful eyes turned towards Jiang Shouzhong, "We were rude today. If there is a chance, Luoxue will personally apologize to Mr. Yan."

As she spoke, the woman’s hand waved, and a fragrant Healing Pill fell in front of him.

Jiang Shouzhong was puzzled.

With such a high level of cultivation, why didn’t she attack? Even giving a Healing Pill so kindly seemed too moral.

And what do you give me a Healing Pill for?

I can still fight!

Jiang Yi with her perceptive heart, seeing Jiang Shouzhong’s confusion, chuckled, "Kid, don’t think she’s really nice. Apart from you being Yan Changqing’s disciple, there are two old ladies watching on the side. Otherwise, she would’ve flayed you by now."

Two old ladies?

Only then did everyone notice two figures in the distance.

Standing with her hands behind her back on a tall building on the left, Li Guanshi, in a light purple dress, was surrounded by flying snow. Her enchanting figure was intermittently visible, as if she was a lofty and solitary moon in frosty air, exuding transcendence.

As if in a world long-lasting, only she stood alone, untouched by worldly affairs, radiating an aura of otherworldly elegance.

Atop the ancient temple to the left, Empress Luo Wanqing stood out.

She was draped in a resplendent gold dress, radiating unmatched splendor and brilliance.

She bore a smile on her lips, but her eyes carried a disdainful pride, as if all worldly desires lay prostrate beneath her feet, all treasures of the world unworthy of note, while she alone, basked in unparalleled honor and solitary splendor—