376 Doing Evil (1/2)

Chapter 376: Doing Evil

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It was an odd temporary group in which everybody was wary of one another, yet for now, they could only depend on one another.

Old Man Mu was injured and could not move for the time being, so for three days, they remained where they were.

Maid Lotus had already recovered fully except for the Heart Stopping Finger. She had brought the horse hidden nearby and distributed dry goods and clean water enough to last the three of them for several days. She also took initiative and did all of the chores. However, like a submissive invisible genie, she seldom spoke and would disappear once she finished her work.

Shangguan Ru devoted herself to learning the remaining five moves. She questioned the usage of each move and even though Old Man Mu told her everything he knew and was showing off most of the time, the more she learned about them, the more frightened she was.

Combining the secret techniques of the New Moon Hall and his own wicked Kung Fu, Old Man Mu had created the set of Heart Stopping Finger based on the foundation of Jueyin Touch and Peripheral Force. Although it looked unimpressive on the surface, the Kung Fu itself was dark and vicious. The opponent would neither die nor live and his heart pulse would either be immediately damaged or secretly remain as a danger within the body. The skill was most effective for those who had practiced New Moon Hall's Kung Fu.

Although there were only seven moves in total, there were many variations once it was combined together. Often, there was only a very slight difference between saving one's life or killing someone. Just as Old Man Mu said, it all depended on the person's mood to either use the moves to kill or to save.

Shangguan Ru secretly vowed to forget this acupoint technique and would never use it again after helping Maid Lotus to remove the Heart Stopping Finger.

With the Wayless Qigong as a foundation, Shangguan Ru was a fast learner and quickly learned six moves in just three days. Although she was far from skillful, she no longer needed Old Man Mu's guidance.

Only the third move was difficult for Shangguan Ru to get past.

The move was one that Old Man Mu was proud of. To him, it was a move that was too easy to learn and use. ”What's there to it? As long as you master the strength properly, the killing move will become a saving move. Once you practice more you will naturally be able to understand how to use it correctly. Just wait till I regain my Kung Fu...”

Old Man Mu would heave endless sighs whenever this matter was brought up.

It was easy for him to say, but Shangguan Ru did not dare to try the move. To her, the third move of the Heart Stopping Finger was hard to master because of the control of strength. If it was too much, the person being attacked by it would die right away. But if the strength was weak, it would not serve its purpose. Only when the control of strength was just right, then the heart pulse would be protected, and the killing move would become one that could save others.

But how could she just try it out? She could only try to figure it out slowly. Yet the move was the core to removing the Heart Stopping Finger. She would not be able to save Maid Lotus if she was unable to master it.

Old Man Mu flung his hands in despair as there was no other way to it. He said, ”It all depends on whether or not you are sincere in saving her. Go somewhere with more people and try the move on some unlucky person. Maybe then you'll find the knack for it at once. Hell, you won't even have to kill someone!”

Shangguan Ru sometimes doubted Old Man Mu's motives and wondered if he was trying his best to reignite the killing desire within her.

Three days later, they set out on their journey. Both Old Man Mu and Maid Lotus had no destination in mind, while Shangguan Ru only wished to be as far away from the Western Region as possible. So they continued to head down south.

Once the dry goods were eaten, Maid Lotus took on the responsibility to hunt and make food. Her expertise in this area was as superb as her Kung Fu. Old Man Mu was full of praise for the grilled meat she provided that he even forgot about his broken tendons. ”I knew there was an advantage in bringing along a slave. Do you see it, good girl? Can you make such delicious food? Let me tell you, you will be reluctant to even let her go once you get used to this.”

Shangguan Ru really wanted to help Maid Lotus remove the Heart Stopping Finger immediately, but she did not dare to do so when she was still uncertain.

She confessed the truth about the third move of the Heart Stopping Finger, but Maid Lotus treated it as a test from her master and did not express much interest in it, as if she had no complaints about serving the Tenth Young Master.

Shangguan Ru had no choice but to seek help from Old Man Mu again, ”You mentioned that the Five Hole Punch can protect one's heart pulse.”

He understood what she was trying to say, so he said, ”I did mention it before, but I don't have much Kung Fu now. I can perhaps manage to block off the first move of the Heart Stopping Finger, but I definitely cannot block the third move. Good girl, you can't possibly show preference in your treatment towards us and want to sacrifice me for Maid Lotus, right? Actually, your worry is uncalled for. Even if you turn Maid Lotus into a fairy and sent her back, Dragon King will not thank you for it. Men... forget it, I won't say anymore.”

However, Old Man Mu's mouth was never idle. As the 15th day was approaching, his real motive was also gradually revealed: To make Shangguan Ru into a villain like himself.

His idea was simple. Most good people were stubborn in their own opinions, but the villains would act accordingly to changing situations as deemed fit. Once the good girl turned into a bad girl, he would be able to offer irresistible conditions in exchange for restoring his Kung Fu.

Teaching the Seven Circles seven apertures Heart Stopping Finger was just a start. He would still need to exert a subtle influence and change Shangguan Ru' prejudice against villains.

”Becoming evil is easy, but it's not easy when you are trying to become a villain who is multifaceted.”

That night, Old Man Mu started talking to the tent walls. Only Shangguan Ru was in the tent, Maid Lotus had gone off somewhere nearby to stand guard unnecessarily.