Ch. 261Shocked You Into Doubting Your Life
- Lu Shui returns to his courtyard and learns from Zhen Wu that he has been invited to Sword One Peak by the Third Elder. The invitation is primarily for those who have entered the Supreme Sword Dao to share their insights and help forge swords for an unknown Old Ancestor of Sword One Peak.
- Mu Xue visits Lu Shui to inform him that she needs to return to the Mu Family the next day to prepare for her wedding. Lu Shui decides to accompany her back and then return together after his business at Sword One Peak is done.
- Qiao Gan, now a waste, is visited by his mother, Qiao Yu, who informs him that his father has arranged a marriage for him. Qiao Gan accepts the arrangement, understanding that it is a marriage alliance due to his status as a waste.
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lu Shui is invited to Sword One Peak to share his insights on the Supreme Sword Dao and help forge swords for an unknown Old Ancestor.
- Mu Xue informs Lu Shui that she needs to return to the Mu Family to prepare for her wedding, and Lu Shui decides to accompany her back.
- Qiao Gan is arranged to marry someone from a comparable family background, likely also a waste or someone with a problem, as a marriage alliance.
Character Developments
- Lu Shui: He is now more considerate of Mu Xue's feelings and plans to accompany her back to the Mu Family before leaving for Sword One Peak.
- Mu Xue: She shows concern for Lu Shui's safety when he goes to Sword One Peak, revealing her growing affection for him.
- Qiao Gan: He accepts his arranged marriage without protest, showing his resignation to his fate as a waste and his desire to maintain a low profile.
Significant Themes
- The importance of family and marriage alliances in the Cultivation World.
- The struggles and resignations of those who have lost their cultivation, like Qiao Gan.
- The growing affection between Lu Shui and Mu Xue.
Character Interactions
- Lu Shui and Mu Xue: They interact warmly, with Lu Shui showing consideration for Mu Xue's feelings, and Mu Xue expressing concern for Lu Shui's safety.
- Qiao Gan and Qiao Yu: Qiao Gan accepts his arranged marriage without protest, showing resignation to his fate, while Qiao Yu expresses her desire to make things easier for Qiao Gan within the Qiao Family.