Chapter 565: Chapter 329: The Ladies’ Admiration, Bold Praise, Another Fortuitous Encounter and a Miracle Pill!

Inside the cave chamber, the pipa bone-lock chain pierced through flesh and bone. Zhao Chunxia, dressed in a robe, needed to first remove her outer garment, pinpoint the acupoints on her back, and massage her spine to achieve a numbing relaxation before pulling out the "pipa hook." Otherwise, it would result in broken bones and torn flesh, requiring a lengthy recovery.

Thus, Zhao Chunxia dismissed Ji Hui, but as soon as she spoke, she stopped, "Why not let Hui’er handle this? Ah well, since I’ve said it, there’s no need to be shy." She turned to Li Xian and said, "Young Hero Li Xian, it’s our first meeting, and you are beyond expectations! Truly extraordinary. Please help me with the massage and then pull out the pipa hook." 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Li Xian said, "Gladly. Senior Chunxia, if it weren’t for your diversion, it would have been difficult for me to seize the advantage." He then removed the robe, revealing the white inner garment.

The bloodstains flared red, looking quite gruesome. Li Xian exhaled a white mist, washing away the bloodstains completely. Her exposed back, smooth like jade, felt his touch as he massaged. Zhao Chunxia sat cross-legged on a cushion, closed her eyes, biting her lip, feeling quite peculiar.

When her back was sufficiently numb, Li Xian pulled out the pipa hook. Zhao Chunxia immediately performed Blood Solidification and Aperture Closure, letting out a sigh of relief as she finally found solace. Her strength was dissipating, and she leaned backward. Li Xian supported her shoulders, gently calling out to her, and when Zhao Chunxia regained some vitality, he helped her sit upright, removed her embroidered shoes, and massaged her ankles.

Zhao Chunxia let out a soft "Ah," not expecting Li Xian to be so naturally adept. But she couldn’t refuse, allowing him to press and knead her ankles, activating the Qi-Blood in her feet. Her ankles had been impaled by iron hooks, obstructing the circulation of Qi-Blood, causing congestion in her wrists.

Attempting to stay calm, she couldn’t help but feel a tingling along her scalp and back, relishing the firm warmth of Li Xian’s palm enveloping her ankle. With a flustered blush, Zhao Chunxia said, "The conditions in this cave are terrible; I haven’t bathed in a long time. You might find my feet... dirty." Li Xian chuckled, "I hardly noticed. Could it be that Senior Chunxia’s body is flawless? Your feet are small, yet like exquisite jade."

Zhao Chunxia’s cheeks turned slightly red as she replied, "You... we just met, you shouldn’t be so forward. Such reckless comments about a lady’s feet... are quite inappropriate." Li Xian laughed, "I thought Senior Chunxia was unconventional, so I was a bit more relaxed. Besides, I speak the truth with genuine feeling, if I’ve offended, I hope for forgiveness."

Zhao Chunxia scolded, "Indeed, you’re a glib-tongued young man. Even your writing shows it." It was unclear whether it was reprimand or embarrassment in her tone.

Seeing the previously spirited, charismatic young man now focused on her feet, his movements gentle, Zhao Chunxia felt both shy and delighted. This closeness was a first in her life, leaving her in a daze, both ashamed and happy. But the moment passed quickly as the foot hook was removed. Zhao Chunxia finally found relief but couldn’t help but linger in the sensation of the experience. She thought, "My feet... have never been touched by another. So this is how it feels, slightly ticklish on the soles but not unpleasant. If only this could continue..."

After putting on her shoes and robe, Zhao Chunxia asked, "Senior Chunxia, given your condition, what level can you perform now?"

Zhao Chunxia sighed, "Only the First Layer. I’ve been force-fed ’Seven-Seven Power-Breaking Powder,’ my Inner Qi and strength are restricted, requiring forty-nine days for full recovery."

Li Xian remarked, "What a pity, what a pity." Zhao Chunxia apologized, "For now... I’ll do my best to assist." Li Xian said, "Let’s first rescue the other elders one by one, then we can plan our escape."

Zhao Chunxia agreed, "Alright!" The two climbed the mountain wall, rescuing elders like He Lijun, Peng Sanluo, and Tang Mengluo one by one. Zhao Chunxia, proficient in massage, took the lead in pulling out hooks while Li Xian used the Mystic Key to unlock the chains.

In half an hour, all the elders were saved, meeting on the canyon floor. The elders from various sects counted their numbers; the disciples of Li Mountain Sword Sect, Yang Mountain Sword Sect, Jiao Mountain Sword Sect, Hu Mountain Sword Sect, and Yue Mountain Sword Sect were all unharmed. All five Great Sword Sects totaled ’one hundred seventy-nine people.’ Surviving such a great danger without mishap was truly a joyous occasion. They embraced each other with laughter and cheer, their joy evident.

Zhao Chunxia, accompanied by her disciple Ji Hui, greeted Yue Mountain Sword Sect’s female elder Yang Piaoxue, "Sister Yang, long time no see!"

Yang Piaoxue clasped her hands in respect, "Senior Sister Zhao! I was puzzled as to why, during this five-sect gathering, you were nowhere to be seen. It turns out those vile villains struck first, but our liberation proves the heavens have eyes, not letting evil prevail." Zhao Chunxia responded, "Shame on me. I have secluded myself in Jing Chun Mountain, rarely involving myself in sect affairs. I grew naive and fell for the schemes of vile men. Recent events demand reflection from me. I should return to serve my sect and further hone myself. Now that this ordeal is over, once we escape, we must expose He Wentian’s true nature and achieve our revenge."

Zhao Chunxia said, "Hui’er, greet your Aunts. Now that the Five Great Sword Sects are united, the disciples and elders of the others are as close as brothers and sisters. You’re my disciple and also a disciple of the Five Mountains Sword Sect."

Ji Hui bowed to each elder, and the female elders of the Five Great Sword Sects reciprocated. Ji Hui, both beautiful and talented in Martial Arts, effortlessly integrated with the women, engaging in conversations. Zhao Chunxia said, "This rescue owes everything to Young Friend Li Xian!"

The female elders expressed their gratitude. Tang Mengluo lowered herself in a graceful bow, her eyes twinkling with delight as she sized up Li Xian. Li Xian gracefully acknowledged, neither haughty nor humble, speaking with tact.

Zhao Chunxia commented, "Sisters, in my view, our strength is barely one layer. Though older than Li Xian by a few years, when it comes to strategy and decision-making, I fear we fall short of this young hero. With so many people here, each with their own opinions, conflicts are inevitable, which could harm the friendship of the Five Sects. Perhaps we should let Young Hero Li Xian take the lead?"