Chapter 633: Chapter 346: Midnight Meal, Harmonious Attachment, Divine and Demonic Effects, Ferocious Garment’s Wonders (Part 3)

The Re-scented Soup enhances appetite, and Li Xian and Wen Caishang enjoy their meal thoroughly, suddenly remembering the jar of fine wine they brought back, called "Tianlong Fiery Wine." It is known as the top strong liquor of Flying Dragon City, rumored to intoxicate a Third Realm Martial Artist after just three bowls.

There is surely some exaggeration, but it shows the strength of the wine. Li Xian, liking the fiery wine, said, "Madam, please drink." Wen Caishang’s charming eyes glimmered as she drank, with a blush lingering on her cheeks. Li Xian also drank several bowls.

So there they are, with good wine and good meat in abundance. A meal that lasted an hour, leaving only an empty pot with some grease on the table, both slightly drunk, Li Xian said: "I never thought madam had such a strong capacity for liquor." As he cleaned up the dining tools, set the stove and brewed some clean qi, quickly clearing the filth and leaving it spotless.

Wen Caishang had seen this trick a few times and was curious, asking, "Mr. Li, what exactly is this skill? It seems to have the wondrous effect of removing filth?"

Li Xian thought: "No harm in explaining this." He smiled and said, "Madam is correct. Besides this, it can also ward off poisonous miasmas and dispel impurities and filth." Wen Caishang, surprised, said, "From my view, it doesn’t seem to be martial arts."

Li Xian replied, "It is the second feature of the Martial Arts Second Realm’s peak convergence of three flowers, only I am a bit unique, capable of exhaling pure qi, which is very intense. Madam, does your second feature have its uniqueness?"

Wen Caishang thought to herself: "So it is true... Li Xian’s talents are astounding, with unique features." Shaking her head, she said, "As far as I know, the second features of the Second Realm are rarely useful. Your ability to exhale pure qi is indeed rare. My second feature has nothing special." 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Wen Caishang’s beautiful eyes flickered, then she sneered and questioned, "Since the second feature is so unusual, isn’t there something different about the third and fourth features as well?"

Li Xian thought, "The ’Ghostly Fierce Clothing’ is still unknown to anyone. It’s a big hidden card that cannot be lightly used. But since it has been mentioned, I might as well subtly inquire madam about it." He said, "Madam, you overestimate me, I’m grateful just to be slightly unique. Other places are just ordinary."

Wen Caishang snorted coldly, thinking: "I bet you wouldn’t tell me the truth. Without me, would you have achieved today’s status? Now even... even going against me, you’ve tied me up." She turned her head away, feeling frustrated.

At this moment, Wen Caishang was leaning in Li Xian’s embrace, yet she relished this dependency; suddenly feeling empty warmth as Li Xian gently placed her on the mat and leapt off the carriage. Wen Caishang found it hard to move, with her hands and feet helplessly folded, curious all along. Moments later, Li Xian returned to the carriage, held her again, with two swords in hand.

They were the "White Snake Soft Sword" and the "Cyan Sword."

Back in the day, the two enjoyed dueling, laying aside the swords first, one stuck into a tree trunk and the other slanted into the soil.

Li Xian exhaled pure qi, making both swords shine like new. The White Snake Soft Sword’s hilt was white, with golden tassels at the end. He asked, "Madam, usually you keep the White Snake Soft Sword in your Jie Xumiao Clothing, right?" Wen Caishang replied, "Seems like you have a preliminary understanding of the nine-class turbid clothings. Indeed, the White Snake Soft Sword is usually hidden within. And the turbid clothing is illusionary, if I do not take it out, no one can see nor take it away."

Li Xian marveled, "What a strange turbid clothing, how many objects can madam’s clothing store?" Wen Caishang, having a peculiar personality, being fierce yet easy to coax, said directly, while held in his arms, "My Jie Xumiao Clothing has three inner pockets and slits in each sleeve. The White Snake Sword is usually stored in the slits."

Li Xian envied greatly, saying, "Madam is truly the madam, possessing ineffable abilities." Wen Caishang sighed, "Yet I was captured alive by this little rascal. My name could be consigned to this now."

Li Xian laughed, "Ultimately, it’s madam who lets me, allowing me to show off my little prowess. If it weren’t for madam letting me, how could I, a young lad, possibly match madam’s skills and abilities. In my heart, I’m both respectful and fearful of madam." Wen Caishang resentfully said, "You act without scruples, couldn’t see where you’re afraid, where you respect. Just a mouth that speaks glibly."

Li Xian laughed, "Is that so? Then I shall repeat my old tricks and let madam see clearly again? Maybe then you can see the respect and fear." With that, Wen Caishang’s soles felt itchy.

Her sides were also attacked. Wen Caishang glared angrily, struggling to suppress her laughter, determined to fight back. Alas, nature is difficult to resist, and she giggled like a bell. After another half an hour of tossing and jesting, they eventually stopped with Wen Caishang pleading for mercy. Li Xian asked, "Madam, do I respect and fear you or not?"

Wen Caishang was somewhat frightened yet delighted, saying, "Okay, okay, since you respect me and fear me. I can’t do anything about you, just have to yield. In this life... you’ve troubled me back and forth, it could be counted as karma."

They returned to the main topic. Li Xian asked, "Madam, rumors in Jianghu say there are nine kinds of turbid clothing, said quite assuredly. Yet by whose order was it defined?"

Wen Caishang’s beautiful eyes glimmered as she pondered, "This young man has not been taught Martial Arts by his family or sect, and he’s puzzled by many common practices. When he asks me about them, I always reveal some while concealing others, because he’s very clever and cunning. His inquiry now might be more than curiosity; it could be him probing to clarify certain things. I’ll follow his lead and maybe learn some of his tactics." She said, "It’s not a rule set by anyone, but a summary derived from observing ancient and modern warriors throughout history."

Li Xian asked, "In that case, wouldn’t there always be some oversight in these summaries?" Wen Caishang replied, "Who can claim to know everything? If there’s an oversight, it’s understandable. Besides, the ’Dirty Garment’ has different names, such as ’Beggar Clothes’ or ’Tattered Robes’ in some families or regions."

She added, "Like your ’Pure Gang Qi Clothing,’ it’s also called ’Overbearing True Clothing.’ Have you discovered something?"

Li Xian shook his head and said, "Not really; I’m just extremely curious if there’s an undiscovered ’Dirty Garment’ in the world." Wen Caishang said, "Are you talking about the ’Tenth Dirty Garment’? While it cannot be entirely ruled out, considering the unpredictable nature of things, the possibility is very small. Ancient observations and summaries over countless years have essentially covered all possibilities. Suddenly introducing a ’Tenth Dirty Garment’ would be quite shocking."

Wen Caishang smiled, "Some unconventional Martial Artists consider themselves unique, claiming exceptional talent, and regard their own ’Dirty Garment’ as the ’Tenth Dirty Garment,’ when it’s actually just a tattered robe."

After saying that, her beautiful eyes flashed with brilliance, "This young man is definitely not asking without reason. His second characteristic is already unique; the third and fourth will definitely not be simple. He might deceive others, but he can’t deceive me." She was indignant but couldn’t punish Li Xian.

Li Xian said, "Madam, once I glimpsed in an idle book, a rumor about a type of ’Dirty Garment’ related to gods and ghosts, very eerie. Which kind of ’Dirty Garment’ is it?"

Wen Caishang said, "Since it’s from an idle book, why take it seriously?" Li Xian said, "I know Madam is knowledgeable, and being beside you, any doubt I have, I naturally ask you directly. It’s not about belief or disbelief."

Wen Caishang thought for a moment and said, "Regarding ’Dirty Garment’ linked to gods and ghosts, according to that idle book, it probably doesn’t belong to the nine types of ’Dirty Garments.’ What other features are mentioned in that book?"

Li Xian replied, "I glanced briefly and didn’t pay much attention, suspecting it to be fraud. But the book claims if such a garment appears, it’s akin to hell on earth, disrupting fate and overturning Yin Yang. Haha, it’s probably an exaggeration, concocted by some storyteller to fool novice Jianghu wanderers."

Wen Caishang’s beautiful eyes bore a hint of grievance, inwardly thinking, "I suspect it’s you!" She had a guess about why Li Xian could escape. She said, "It might not be entirely fabricated; your mention reminded me of some secret reports."

Li Xian feigned nonchalance, "Oh?" Wen Caishang said, "Alas, those secret reports are likely false, pointless to discuss. Forget it."

Li Xian said, "Madam, please tell me; I’m very curious." Wen Caishang said, "If you truly wish to hear, you should show some sincerity."

Seeing Li Xian’s confusion, she reproached, "I assume you can’t unravel it, but help me with blood circulation and massage at least, to ease my discomfort. Are you trying to bind me?" Li Xian "Oh-ed" twice and hurriedly helped Wen Caishang with massage and blood flow.

Wen Caishang said, "If there is such a garment, it would be astonishing. It could reverse Yin Yang and obscure fate, rendering predictions impossible and destinies uncertain. I mentioned before, I somewhat believe in fate."

Li Xian nodded silently. Wen Caishang continued, "If those idle book notes are true, although details might be elusive, the ’Tenth Dirty Garment’ probably has an extremely powerful capability. Perhaps it surpasses the ’Jie Xumiao Clothing.’

Li Xian had acquired the ominous ’Ghostly Garment,’ and explored its uses. Yet due to limited knowledge and experience, progress was slow despite some effects.

Wen Caishang said, "Do you remember the Tiger Cry Ridge encounter?"

Li Xian said, "Of course, it was dangerous yet joyful. I only wished to stay forever in the forest with Madam." Wen Caishang’s heart softened slightly, murmuring an affectionate scold, "Smooth talker." Then she said, "Tiger Cry Ridge had hanged ghosts and wandering ghosts."

"I speculate the ’Tenth Dirty Garment’ can have the effect of ’harboring ghosts.’"