Chapter 177: Chapter 177: The Cunning Jiangzhu
"Bing'er?"
Mu Chen looked at Shui Yue'er in surprise, his eyes full of astonishment.
"Sect Master?"
Shui Yue'er observed Mu Chen's expression, recognizing his reaction. She had once been on the receiving end of a similar experience and knew this response well.
Mu Chen's current behavior was unmistakably the result of being hit with the Thousand-Year Kill.
But who had used it on him?
Following Mu Chen's gaze, Shui Yue'er looked toward her sister, Shui Bing'er.
Boom
Shui Bing'er pointed her delicate finger forward.
"Ah!"
Mu Chen couldn't help but cry out.
Uh!
Shui Yue'er froze in shock, looking at her sister in disbelief. "Sister, was it really you?"
Xiao Wu and Jiangzhu's eyes also widened, both of them staring at Shui Bing'er in surprise.
Swish, swish, swish
Shui Bing'er's technique was very familiar to Xiao Wu and Jiangzhu.
Boom
Boom
Boom
With a mischievous grin, Shui Yue'er pointed forward, mimicking her sister's actions and continuing the "attack."
All eyes were on Mu Chen as he endured the Thousand-Year Kill in silence, gritting his teeth and suppressing his reactions to avoid crying out.
After more than twenty jabs, Shui Bing'er finally stopped, satisfied.
Mu Chen's face was flushed as he glared at Shui Bing'er, who met his gaze with a smirk of satisfaction, showing no sign of backing down.
The silence stretched until Mu Chen finally broke it.
"You actually mastered the essence of the Thousand-Year Kill?" he asked in disbelief.
"So, did you enjoy it? If you'd like, I can continue," Shui Bing'er replied with a playful glint in her eyes.
"Oh, really?" Mu Chen smirked, raising his hand. "Come on then, let's see who can outdo whom!"
Uh!
Xiao Wu, Jiangzhu, and Shui Yue'er all froze, glancing expectantly between Shui Bing'er and Mu Chen.
If both of them were to use the true Thousand-Year Kill on each other, who would prevail?
The thought filled Xiao Wu, Jiangzhu, and Shui Yue'er with anticipation.
Uh!
Shui Bing'er blushed, realizing the tables could turn. As a refined young lady, she wasn't inclined toward enduring such "attacks."
"Hmph."
With a pout, Shui Bing'er declared, "That was just a graduation gift. It's getting late, so I won't bother you further. Yue'er, let's go. We need to rest before heading to Spirit City tomorrow."
With that, Shui Bing'er turned and left.
Shui Yue'er quickly followed.
"Brother, can you teach me that technique?" Xiao Wu asked, curious.
Which technique?
Xiao Wu was, of course, referring to the true Thousand-Year Kill.
The Thousand-Year Kill required hand signs to strike the target, but the true Thousand-Year Kill simply required pointing a finger forward to guarantee a hit on anyone within range, making it almost impossible to evade.
Just now, Shui Bing'er had used this true Thousand-Year Kill on Mu Chen.
"It's a skill of comprehension, not something I can directly teach," Mu Chen replied.
"That means Shui Bing'er's talent is quite frightening. She actually grasped the essence of the Thousand-Year Kill!" Xiao Wu marveled.
"Indeed, her talent is remarkable," Mu Chen agreed.
In just half a month, Shui Bing'er had reached the Quadruple Burst level with the Eight Extremes Collapse and even combined it with her ice attribute. She had also independently mastered the Thousand-Year Kill's essence.
"Still, you're amazing, Brother. She's now an elder of Tang Sect and one of us," Xiao Wu said admiringly.
"I truly found a gem this time," Mu Chen said, satisfied. With proper training, Shui Bing'er would likely achieve godhood and ascend to the Divine Realm.
Mu Chen, having traveled across worlds, would not settle for just Douluo Continent. Reaching the Douluo Divine Realm was one of his goals.
Thinking of Shui Bing'er, Mu Chen's thoughts turned to Jiangzhu.
He turned to face Jiangzhu, who stood behind him.
Sensing his gaze, Jiangzhu's eyes lowered as if she had something to hide or had done something wrong.
"Jiangzhu, don't you think you owe me an explanation?" Mu Chen asked.
After half a month, Jiangzhu's Eight Extremes Collapse remained at the level of Double Burst, with little improvement in her physical strength. While her talent wasn't as exceptional as Shui Bing'er's, she should at least match Shui Yue'er.
Yet, her physical strength lagged behind Shui Yue'er, who hadn't undergone the strengthening effects of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Something didn't add up.
"I… I…" Jiangzhu stammered, unable to meet his gaze.
"What are you hiding from me?" Mu Chen pressed.
"I… I…" Jiangzhu's face flushed as she nervously twisted the hem of her skirt, clearly harboring a secret.
"Even now, you won't tell me?" Mu Chen's voice turned stern.
Mu Chen rarely showed anger to those around him. He had always dedicated himself to helping others grow stronger, guiding, training, and protecting them.
But Jiangzhu's lack of progress was disheartening for him.
"Brother, don't push her. I know the reason!"
Just then, Xiao Wu, who had disappeared earlier, emerged from a nearby tent.
Jiangzhu looked at Xiao Wu in alarm, her ears turning red. "Don't say it!"
Xiao Wu hesitated, glancing at Jiangzhu.
"Go ahead, Xiao Wu. What's the reason?" Mu Chen urged.
"No!" Jiangzhu shook her head, looking at Xiao Wu with pleading eyes.
"Say it!" Mu Chen pressed.
"Brother, I checked the potion earlier. Its potency seems diluted, as if someone added water to it," Xiao Wu revealed.
"What?" Mu Chen's eyes flashed with anger as he looked at Jiangzhu.
It was clear who had done it—Jiangzhu.
Xiao Wu also looked at Jiangzhu.
"Brother, I remember Shui Bing'er once told me that Jiangzhu always insists on soaking in the potion alone after you whip her. She only does so after Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er have finished," Xiao Wu added.
"Why did you do this, Jiangzhu? Do you realize how much effort I've put into training all of you?" Mu Chen asked.
"Brother, don't you see? There's only one reason Jiang
zhu would do this…"
"Because she likes it."
Before Xiao Wu could finish, Mu Chen blurted out, and then stood in stunned silence, staring at Jiangzhu.
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