Chapter 624: Chapter 344: Heaven Ignores My Plea, Earth Does Not Answer—Even Lady Broken Sword Faces This Day

Using the "Vertical Cloud Hand" technique "Probing Clouds and Mist", Li Xian reached into the water with his palm, scooped and retrieved it. The water felt solid like a stone or an object and was easily "picked up." Li Xian used a leaf to carry the water and tossed it toward the white horse.

Seeing the white horse still weak, Li Xian used the same method repeatedly to retrieve and toss water, replenishing its energy slightly. He understood that it needed food, not just water, and set out to find some dry grass to feed it.

Eventually, the white horse regained its vitality. Li Xian untied the carriage and led the white horse to a tree, gently stroking its back and saying, "Wait here and stay put."

The white horse, though just an ordinary horse, showed intelligence by nodding. It stayed obediently under the tree. Li Xian leaped into the carriage, finding it spacious and warm, with the lingering scent of Wen Caishang.

Inside, there was an incense burner, now extinguished, with enough incense charcoal under the table, resembling a square jade with a light yellow hue that, when burned, warmed and moisturized not dry, emitting a gentle fragrance. The furnishings were quite luxurious, with the bed draped in a snow beast’s fur that still retained warmth. Lady Broken Sword had once slept on this rug while riding the carriage, Li Xian thought, "The lady knows how to enjoy life; anything she owns isn’t ordinary. Speaking of this carriage, I haven’t explored it before. I have a simple carriage for my tasks in the Water Altar with a bee farm and more, but it’s small and bumpy. Truly, a touch of luxury brings a touch of satisfaction, this carriage is exceptional."

"This kind of carriage is worth a closer look. When I accumulate wealth and settle down, my outward appearance needs to be proper when I travel."

For martial artists, their gear is their face. The carriage business is profound. Li Xian wasn’t new to Jianghu, gradually understanding this path. He learned to judge people by their things. Examining the carriage’s interior carefully, he found hidden compartments on each side. Opening them revealed two treasure swords, one sharp and one blunt, gifted upon purchasing the carriage.

The carriage business has many styles, often hiding treasure swords and famous swords. Those who open the hidden compartments may find unexpected surprises. Some martial art masters have wagered their fortunes, purchasing expensive carriages, uncovering a famous sword, and using its prestige to carve a name.

This is the "Mother and Child Bladeless Sword," with some fame. The mother sword is blunt, symbolizing inclusion, while the child sword is sharp, symbolizing attack. Holding both, the sword techniques can change unpredictably. Li Xian took out both swords, lightly tapped them, emitting a soft "ding" sound.

The surrounding trees rustled. Li Xian wondered, "Great swords! Great swords!" When the swords touched, their sound mysteriously matched the effect of "Ethereal Immortal Sound," causing the trees to shake continuously. If one practices the corresponding swordsmanship, many miraculous effects could be unearthed.

Li Xian sighed, "Unfortunately, I already own the ’Sinking River Sword’ and ’Cyan Sword.’ Adding these two more swords, I wouldn’t be able to carry them." Then he returned the swords to the hidden compartments.

Inside the carriage, there was a bookshelf, filled with miscellaneous books, such as "Flying Dragon City Chronicles," "Cold Snow Mountain Range Map," "Traveler’s Notes," "Snow Grass Journal"... Each place Wen Caishang visited, she bought land and conducted commerce, always researching local areas. She planned carefully before acting, showing prudence and cunning.

While searching, Li Xian found a roll of "Green Silkworm Rope" beside the bookshelf. He took it, imagining Lady Broken Sword’s annoyed glare, unfazed, he secretly thought, "It’s useless left idle, why not accept it for the lady, putting it to use."

He closed the window, went under the carriage, and tried lifting it toward the snow lake. The carriage was made of ’iron-shrouded wood’, very heavy. With each step, it sank deep in the snow. Li Xian shouldered the carriage, quickly running ten miles, feeling slightly fatigued. Concerned about the lady freezing, he carried the carriage swiftly, traversing back to the snow lake in about half an hour.

He saw Lady Broken Sword Wen Caishang, distressed by birds and beasts. The creatures harassed her, chirping and encircling her helplessly. Infuriated, Wen Caishang strained to touch stones while lying on her side on the grass, finally finding one and shooting it, knocking down a bird beast. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Sweating profusely, she exerted herself fully. Li Xian drove away the birds, brushed off the snow on Wen Caishang, who glared at him with her beautiful but resentful eyes. At this moment, despite her naturally fierce nature, her strength was temporarily sheathed.

Seeing the carriage, Wen Caishang thought, "This brat simply went to carry the carriage. It’s solid and stable, quite impressive he has the strength to wield it." Feeling warmth from being carried, her heart fluttered.

Though there was the carriage, there was no horse. Li Xian took Wen Caishang into the carriage, feeling the warmth as he gently laid her on a snow rug, blowing away any snow dirt with clear breath. Wen Caishang glared irritably, muttering, "This kid has settled me in well, planning and scheming who knows how long. Alas... I’ve fallen into his trap, but not undeservedly."

Li Xian lit the yellow jade charcoal, its fragrant smoke curling upward, placing it into the incense burner. Warmth seeped out silently, creating an unexpectedly comfortable atmosphere. Reaching for the Green Silkworm Rope, Wen Caishang’s heart sank, "He’s surely rummaged through my carriage to find the rope I regularly practice with. Knowing his nature, he’d likely use it on me right away." Flustered, she shook her head in supplication.

Li Xian wrapped her in silkworm clothes, noticing Wen Caishang’s long hair cascading like a waterfall over her body. He helped her coil it up, securing it with a gold hairpin for a more fitting look. Covering her with a blanket, he managed to conceal all her awkwardness.

Wen Caishang glanced at Li Xian sharply, secretly thinking, "At least he has some conscience." Closing her eyes in stillness, his constant attentions left her unprepared. She truly couldn’t anticipate that the Five Swords duel would end this way.