Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 465 - 239: The Female Master Has Gone Mad, Fighting Poison with Poison?

Chapter 465: Chapter 239: The Female Master Has Gone Mad, Fighting Poison with Poison?

"Wait a moment."

Just as the disciple was preparing to leave, the mountain master called out to him again.

The old mountain master, who had been in charge of Wanshou Mountains and Rivers for more than thirty years, gazed into the pond as the ink stains gradually faded and fell into deep thought.

Although the trusted disciple was puzzled, he did not dare to ask.

He quietly waited by the side.

It wasn’t until a fish seemed to bite the hook that the old mountain master returned to his senses.

He gently flicked his wrist.

A carp traced a beautiful arc through the air before landing on the shore, struggling on the ground and slapping its tail.

A careful look would reveal that the old mountain master had only a fishing rod in his hands.

No fishing line, no hook, no fish.

"In the path of desire, do not indulge in convenience and dabble casually, for once you do, you might sink deep into an abyss of ten thousand zhang."

The old mountain master muttered to himself, "Luoxue, this girl, has ultimately met her nemesis. Whether she can overcome this obstacle, it’s hard to say indeed."

The old mountain master shook his head and sighed, then said to his disciple:

"Do not record Jiang Mo’s name, write Jiang Yi instead, registered under Luoxue’s name. Grant her the quota of an orthodox disciple of Wanshou Mountains and Rivers, and announce it to the world. From now on, Jiang Yi is Dugu Luoxue’s only disciple."

Shocked, the disciple’s eyes revealed his astonishment as he clasped his hands and said, "Understood."

After the disciple left, the old mountain master seemed to let go of some burden, stroked his beard, and burst into hearty laughter, saying:

"Yi stands at the eastern direction, the place where the sun rises, symbolizing that this child’s future will be as bright as the sunrise in the east, as flourishing as orchids... what a good name."

With the mountain master’s words falling, the carps in the pond leapt, and for a moment, a golden dragon soared with a sing-song cry.

----

The atmosphere in the great hall was eerie.

No one had expected that this fantastical battle of wits would ultimately conclude with Jiang Shouzhong’s victory.

In matters of verbal dispute, who could outwit Jiang Shouzhong?

Even Hong’er and Mengniang couldn’t withstand his sharp tongue, and in the end, they even pleaded for mercy.

Wan Yan Wu Hai looked utterly dark, snorted coldly, and left with a swish of his sleeves.

On his way out, he glared at Jiang Shouzhong with malice and sneered, "I’ll remember you."

Look at that, a classic villain’s harsh parting words.

Jiang Shouzhong secretly scoffed, then said with a smile:

"That’s truly an honor. At last, someone is willing to take on the important task of remembering me. Make sure to draw a portrait of me and worship it when you get home, lest you forget me."

Others in the great hall laughed.

Wan Yan Wu Hai’s eyes were ice-cold as he clenched his fists and turned to leave the hall.

Soon, others also left one after another, many of them deliberately seeking to befriend Jiang Shouzhong. Not to mention his impressive debating skills, being a disciple of Master Dugu was a dazzling halo in itself.

Throughout this period, Dugu Luoxue remained silent, not making any retort.

It was only after everyone had left that Jiang Shouzhong finally let out a sigh of relief and turned to Dugu Luoxue with a smile, saying:

"Master Dugu, remember you owe me a favor. Don’t come troubling me again. I’m a man who full natures naughty, what desires can you forbid, right?"

Dugu Luoxue, hardly keeping her frail and delicate body from collapsing, her complexion as pale as spring snow and her expression indifferent, said, "Since you are my disciple, as your master, it’s my duty to correct your improper thoughts."

Disciple?

Master?

Jiang Shouzhong looked puzzled: "I was just saying it, you can’t be serious, right?"

"A day as a master is a lifetime as a master."

Dugu Luoxue slightly parted her red lips, her tone flat and detached, "Now that the whole world knows you’re my disciple, then you are my disciple. You can go and explain to them, I only care about the outcome."

Pure madness.

Jiang Shouzhong couldn’t be bothered with this lunatic.

Not only a day as a master... I haven’t even spent a day.

"I’m telling you upfront, as long as you don’t mess with me next time, that’s fine; I’m leaving," said Jiang Shouzhong as he strode out of the temple hall.

Dugu Luoxue didn’t stop him.

Of course, at this moment, she had neither the heart nor the energy to stop him.

Soon after Jiang Shouzhong left, the woman finally spat out the mouthful of fresh blood she’d been suppressing. Her face instantly lost its color, becoming as white as withering morning dew or fading orchids.

She sat weakly in the chair, biting hard on her red lips, her expression carrying a mix of reluctance and helplessness.

"Unexpectedly, even you, madam, would have such a disheveled moment," Luo Wanqing appeared in front of her, shaking her head with a tsk-tsk.

Jiang Yi had already left quietly.

Mainly because the stickiness on her body was uncomfortable, so she hurried to change clothes.

Dugu Luoxue looked at her somberly, "I only brought it upon myself. I just don’t understand why my Daoist School had no effect on him."

"There’s a lot you don’t understand,"

Luo Wanqing stood with her hands behind her back, looking at the Buddha statue and laughing, "Today’s debate of Dao was quite interesting. One is the Dao of abstinence. And the other is the Dao that human nature is originally evil. Debating these subjects in such a place is really ironic."

Dugu Luoxue’s eyes complexly fixed on her, "Yet here you are, engaging in Dual Cultivation, isn’t that even more ironic?"

"Oh dear, I’ve disappointed our female master. But I just love Dual Cultivation, what about it? Why don’t you try it yourself?" Luo Wanqing said with a hint of mockery.

Dugu Luoxue had a delayed realization, "It was Jiang Mo."

"Correct."

"Why choose him?"

"Why don’t you try for yourself, and you’ll know?"

"I want to see with my own eyes."

"Then you will... What did you say?"

Luo Wanqing suddenly realized what was said, her face taking on an odd expression as she stared at the other person.

Dugu Luoxue, with clear skin as immaculate as fresh snow, said softly, "Next time, when you two are cultivating together, I want to watch."

"Is it a case of giving up and resigning oneself to fate, or do you plan to place yourself in a desperate situation to seek rebirth?" Luo Wanqing asked.

She had already noticed that Dugu Luoxue’s Dao Heart had been damaged.

Under such circumstances, to further indulge in desires would undoubtedly be rubbing salt into the wound.

Dugu Luoxue gently wiped away a trace of blood from the corner of her mouth, her eyes sparkling with brilliance, flickering with a few strands of wild and obstinate light, "Without venturing to deep streams, how can one know the nature of water? Without entering the sea of suffering, how can one witness the blossoming of flowers on the other shore!"

"You truly are mad," Luo Wanqing couldn’t help but sigh.

While others with a damaged Dao Heart would definitely choose to retreat and recover, this woman did the exact opposite, fighting poison with poison.

Since you, Jiang Mo, have left me with this touch of desire,

I will use it to temper my state of mind.

If I lose, I’ll accept it.

If I win... my great path will only reach closer to perfection.

...

Jiang Shouzhong stepped out of the temple, where a luxurious carriage was waiting outside.

A guard saw Jiang Shouzhong, approached with respect, and said, "Mr. Jiang, the Commandery Princess invites you."

The Commandery Princess?

Jiang Shouzhong frowned and looked toward the carriage.

Zhou Wanyue’s delicate hand lifted the carriage curtain, her gaze directed here, a faint smile playing on her lips.

Jiang Shouzhong regretted his impulsive act of intervening, which led to him being targeted by others.

However, he believed in his disguise; after all, he had even changed his voice and didn’t think the Commandery Princess would easily recognize him.

Entering the carriage, in addition to Zhou Wanyue, there was also Princess Yingmo.

Princess Yingmo still dressed in the robust attire of a Jianghu daughter, with soft deerskin boots and a black and purple woven outfit.

Compared to Zhou Wanyue, Jiang Shouzhong didn’t hold too much malice towards this princess.

She had behaved quite generously during the last visit to the Su Family.

Clearly, she was someone tired of being a Commandery Princess and was eager to experience the life of a Jianghu heroine.

However, Yeying had repeatedly emphasized not to get emotionally entangled with this princess, so Jiang Shouzhong was somewhat on guard.

"Wanyue has had the pleasure of meeting Jiang," Zhou Wanyue said courteously with a slight bow.

Jiang Shouzhong returned the gesture with a bow, his face marked with curiosity, "May I know the reason for Commandery Princess’s summons?"

Zhou Wanyue spoke with a smile, "The debate skills you demonstrated just now were exceptionally brilliant, Wanyue greatly admires them, hence I wished to use this opportunity to invite Mr. Jiang for a chat. If this is somewhat presumptuous, I hope Mr. Jiang can forgive me."

Are you taking an interest in me then?

Incompetent Shangguan Yunjin, only leading the Commandery Princess to seek another target.

Jiang Shouzhong sneered secretly, but humbly replied,

"To receive such favor from the Commandery Princess is truly Mr. Jiang’s good fortune. The debate was merely a display of clever rhetoric and sophistry, unfit for the public eye."

Zhou Wanyue chuckled, "If it weren’t for Mr. Jiang’s intervention, today’s debate would have tarnished the reputation of Dazhou Country. As a part of the royal household, I should thank you. Later, I will mention this matter to my father; I believe he will reward Mr. Jiang."

Alright, so you’re painting a big picture, huh?

Can you paint better than that white-haired ’Pie Emperor’?

Jiang Shouzhong deliberately adopted an expression of calm yet suppressed excitement, smiling and waving his hands as he said,

"The Commandery Princess is far too kind. For Dazhou, for His Majesty, for the Commandery Princess and all the citizens, it’s nothing to be involved in such minor matters, let alone braving dangers."

Unintentionally, he glanced at Princess Yingmo.

He noticed that she was looking at him with a quasi-smiling gaze, the corners of her lips slightly upturned.

Jiang Shouzhong’s heart skipped a beat.

This seemingly foolish princess couldn’t have seen through me, could she?

Zhou Wanyue, somewhat casually, asked, "Previously, Mr. Jiang mentioned being a disciple of Master Dugu. However, Wanyue hasn’t heard about the Wanshou Mountains and Rivers accepting any new disciples lately. Moreover, I recall Master Dugu once said that he didn’t plan to take any disciples."

Jiang Shouzhong had anticipated that she would probe and showed an apologetic look on his face, "It concerns some private matters; it is inconvenient for me to speak."

These kinds of issues can’t be explained directly—the more one explains, the more gaps there are.

Just play a game of making you guess.

Zhou Wanyue frowned slightly, understandingly nodded and said, "If Mr. Jiang finds it inconvenient to disclose, then Wanyue will not inquire further. If Mr. Jiang is free someday, Wanyue hopes to enjoy tea and discussion with you."

Jiang Shouzhong promptly replied, "If Commandery Princess invites, Mr. Jiang naturally could not ask for more. Only, I am presently entangled in mundane affairs, I’m afraid..."

"No matter, whenever Mr. Jiang is free, Wanyue will be here waiting for you," Zhou Wanyue intentionally imbued her words with a hint of ambiguity.

Jiang Shouzhong’s face reddened as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he swallowed his words and nodded vigorously.

After some light conversation, Jiang Shouzhong took his leave.

Zhou Wanyue watched his retreating figure and said lightly, "I always feel that he resembles someone."

"Who?" Princess Yingmo asked.

Zhou Wanyue pondered for a moment before shaking her head gently,

"It shouldn’t be possible. Jiang Mo so shamefully disparaged Shangguan Yunjin, the Wanshou Mountains and Rivers’ future master candidate; there should be a conflict between them, it’s unlikely that Dugu Luoxue would take him as a disciple."

"Jiang Mo?" Princess Yingmo caught on, "You mean that person just now, resembles Jiang Mo? Impossible, didn’t you see the way that guy was looking at you? He was practically dying to crawl under your skirt."

"It’s just a feeling, his build is somewhat similar..." Zhou Wanyue mused, then said, "Since Wanshou Mountains and Rivers do not easily accept new disciples, I will send someone to investigate whether or not there is a Jiang Yi. If there isn’t, then this person cannot be recruited. If there is..."

Zhou Wanyue clenched her fist lightly, her eyes shimmering.

Then let him become the next Shangguan Yunjin.

Regardless, she had to figure out a way to obtain that treasure from the Wanshou Mountains and Rivers.

...

[Author’s Note: I hadn’t planned to take on a female master, so why do so many readers enjoy watching her fall? Since that’s the case, let’s have the protagonist charge ahead in the guise of a disciple.]

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