Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 97 - 87: The Wife Wants Me to Pick Up Chicks?

Chapter 97: Chapter 87: The Wife Wants Me to Pick Up Chicks?

After confirming for the third time that his cultivation had ascended to the Grandmaster Realm, which is the dream of every warrior, Jiang Shouzhong fell into a prolonged silence.

The external power was a bit too fierce.

Unaccustomed.

In the world of cultivation, there are millions of practitioners, but how many can really step into the Grandmaster Realm? Many people toil their entire lives and never even touch the threshold, yet here he was, inexplicably having done just that.

The foundation wasn’t yet solid, and yet the tower had already been erected?

Truly too dreamlike.

To think that an awesome external power like the Taoist River Map had only opened fifteen acupoints of the Earth Tao Body.

All his previous grievances, disgust, and aversion towards the Water Moon Dream Mirror were swept away, replaced by surprise and affection. He even began to look forward eagerly to the arrival of the second round of the dream mirror, so he could fly directly to the Heaven Desolation Boundary and become a real person.

The Demon Venerable was very satisfied with his reaction and said with a smile, "That is the charm of the Water Moon Dream Mirror. It makes people love and hate, joyous and fearful. You fear the next trial will come, yet you long for it to begin. You asked me why you can still live after failing a trial, and now I can tell you that after I passed the ninth level, I gained the ability for my soul to live on forever."

A soul that lives on forever?

Jiang Shouzhong’s eyes widened.

"Whether it’s a demon or a human, once their real bodies decay and die, their souls will also disperse. Even if you have nine lives like the heavenly fox or are an expert in the Heavenly Human Realm, it’s the same. You might possess someone else’s body or use secret techniques to cling to life,"

The form of the Demon Venerable alternated between blurred and invasive, and the long white hair that entwined her delicate body floated gently, occasionally revealing some clear, lustrous, snowy skin. She smiled and said, "I am different. My soul has reached the realm of immortality. Although the price is being trapped in this mirror, as long as the dream mirror exists, I will never die."

Jiang Shouzhong was profoundly shaken.

Could this be considered a kind of immortality?

What on earth was the Water Moon Dream Mirror, and why was it so formidable? It could instantly turn someone into an expert; it could grant eternal life to one’s soul... The Taoist River Map seemed like a little brother in its presence.

If he truly passed the ten trials, what benefits would he gain?

The ability to destroy heaven and earth?

Jiang Shouzhong’s heart was ablaze with excitement.

He looked at the woman and asked, "When will the second trial come?"

"Just wait, there’s no specific time,"

The Demon Venerable’s lips curled into a light smirk, her already unbelievably beautiful visage becoming even more bewitching and soul-stirring at that moment, "But I still advise you, the ways to unravel the dream mirror sometimes differ. The most important thing to pass the trials is not to be foolish; you must be smart.

But sometimes, you can’t be too smart, or you risk outsmarting yourself. When the false acts true, the true also becomes false; both true and illusory, just like a dream. Some people who were as smart as you also ended up meeting a bad end."

Jiang Shouzhong nodded, his excited heart gradually calming down.

You’re right, this is only the first trial.

What lies ahead will only become harder.

"Jiang Mo, remember, you must stay true to your heart, you must stay true to your heart."

The form of the Demon Venerable gradually faded away.

The Water Moon Dream Mirror also disappeared like ripples on water.

Jiang Shouzhong turned his head to look out the window.

Outside the room, the sky was bright, and the sunlight that spilled in tinged the window panes with a touch of gold.

Jiang Shouzhong murmured softly, "A new day has begun."

—

Although he had leaped up to the realm of a junior grandmaster, for Jiang Shouzhong, who had not yet mastered any martial arts, he practically had a body full of mystical power that he couldn’t utilize to its fullest extent.

If it came down to a fight, he would definitely be at a disadvantage.

By then, it would probably just be Turtle Fist.

After all, cultivators at the start all choose a method to circulate qi, using it to open acupoints, and then channeling it throughout their bodies, afterwards learning techniques, and thereby unleashing great power.

According to Mr. Yan, the Taoist River Map can practice all cultivation techniques and martial arts in the world.

In this regard, Jiang Shouzhong was not picky.

For now, the only option was the qinggong secret manual "Chasing Wind Steps" found on Jiang Qing, which he could practice.

He arrived at the Liushan Division by noon.

To avoid some trouble, Jiang Shouzhong did not reveal his strength at the Grandmaster Realm and continued to present himself as still opening the acupoints of the Earth Tao Body.

The magic of the Taoist River Map lies therein.

The five Taoist Bodies with different cultivation levels could be switched at will, imperceptible to others.

"Braised Noodles!"

The knife-carrying girl Li Nanshuang came to Jiang Shouzhong noisy and agitated, her almond eyes glaring, "I’ve been waiting for you half the day, where on earth have you been!"

Jiang Shouzhong apologized, "I was really tired last night and overslept."

Thinking of how busy this guy was last night, and not like her—a cultivator who could regulate her energy and rest— the displeasure in the girl’s eyes faded. She stood on her tiptoes and patted Jiang Shouzhong’s head, "You’ve worked hard, my Braised Noodles. After we conclude the case today, I’ll give you a few days off to rest well."

The other’s friendly gesture left Jiang Shouzhong somewhat helpless, feeling like he was being treated like a little brother.

Suddenly, as if enlightened, Jiang Shouzhong turned his head and saw a woman in green standing in the corridor.

Her attire was like frost, her demeanor ethereal.

It was Ran Qingchen.

Li Nanshuang also noticed Ran Qingchen, assuming the other still held thoughts of enticing Jiang Shouzhong into her new institute. Subconsciously, she hooked Jiang Shouzhong’s arm, her straight nose wrinkling slightly as she huffed, "Let’s go, we’re heading to the Wenxin Department."

Jiang Shouzhong was dragged away.

Li Nanshuang looked back, saw the woman in green still standing there watching them, and grumbled with dissatisfaction, "What are you looking at? It’s as if I have abducted your man or something."