Chapter 302: Origins, a Nighttime Conversation, and Redefining the Martial Way—"Please Keep Subscribing!"
The woman wore a moon-white silk dress embroidered with subtle patterns. Her shoulders were finely sculpted, her waist slender as bound silk, and its gentle sway as she walked lent her a distinctive grace.
Even Jiang Wu's brows stirred at the sight.
Liu Zhizhi's beauty was beyond reproach: skin like congealed cream, a delicate forehead and moth-wing brows, a finely shaped nose, and lips naturally crimson without rouge.
Her eyes seemed to hold autumn waters as her gaze moved, inevitably calling to mind the ancient verse, "How lovely her charming smile, how radiant her beautiful eyes."
"Your daughter pays her respects, Father."
"Zhizhi, this is Jiang Wu, the martial genius from Guangling Commandery. Beside him is his younger brother, Jiang Feng."
Liu Zhizhi turned and dipped slightly toward the brothers.
"You're too courteous, Miss Liu."
Liu Zhizhi studied Jiang Wu, but never looked at his younger brother.
"Miss Liu, do you remember my younger brother?" Jiang Wu asked.
Liu Zhizhi looked at Jiang Feng and, under his expectant gaze, spoke the cruel words. "No."
"I understand."
Jiang Wu rose and cupped his fist toward the Liu Family Head. "Sorry for troubling your household today. My brother and I will take our leave."
"Take care."
Jiang Feng followed Jiang Wu out, looking dazed and dejected.
Liu Zhizhi asked curiously, "Father, why did the Jiang brothers come to our residence?"
"It was nothing. Go back and rest."
"Yes. Your daughter takes her leave."
Once outside, Jiang Wu said evenly, "Do you understand now? Your so-called love at first sight was merely your own wishful thinking.
"If I'm not mistaken, you felt that way because Miss Liu possesses a special physique."
"What special physique?"
"I'm not a cultivator, so I