Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King-Chapter 384 - 284: Crane Soars Westward, Heavy Pupils Enhanced, The Second Turbid Garment? The Evil Spirit Knocks
The true name of the Treasure Pill is "Riding Crane and Asking West Pill", also known as "Feeding Crane and Nourishing Life Pill", possessing various miraculous effects such as strengthening the body, prolonging life, crane speech, brightening eyes, enhancing comprehension, and controlling power. It is rumored that the Pure Yang Scholar, Lv Dongzhi, loved cranes since childhood, enjoying raising celestial cranes and riding them across the world.
In the Pond Lake next to the deep mountain where the tomb is hidden, you can see white cranes stepping on clouds where thousands of celestial cranes roost. This was intentionally left by Lv Dongzhi. The cranes resting peacefully narrate his carefree life. Once swallowed, the Perfection skill of [Consumption] takes effect, increasing its benefits and reducing its drawbacks.
Li Xian immediately feels a warm surge in his stomach, with the medicinal power gently flowing through, nourishing his flesh and bones. His whole body feels both cool and hot, with crane calls echoing in his ears, his thoughts soaring as if riding a crane, and his comprehension gradually enhancing.
[You consumed the Riding Crane and Asking West Pill, skill level in Consumption +596]
[Your mental realm is extraordinary, comprehending heaven and earth, resulting in faster digestion of essence food.]
He heard thousands of crane calls surrounding his ears, initially not understanding their meaning, mistaking them for bird and beast cries, clear and ethereal. Gradually, he sensed a connection, increasingly able to hear the true meaning of crane calls, communicating with crane spirits without hindrance.
The crane calls gradually faded.
His consciousness, following the pill’s effect, wandered all over his body, organizing muscles, bones, and veins, flesh and skin... Li Xian practiced "Iron Copper Body" and "Thunderbolt Finger", possessing "Perfect Appearance" and "Heavy Pupil Appearance"... many martial arts and traits, all capable of adding pure physical power.
Delightful as it may be, there’s a fear of losing finesse.
Li Xian’s body was flawless, his immortal appearance was unparalleled. With the support of [Perfect Appearance], his control over power retained finesse. With the pill’s effects further enhancing that finesse, it was like adding flowers to brocade, or wings to a tiger. He peeled power into threads, controlled like delicate hairs.
Exercised freely, with ease and poise, lifting light as if heavy.
’Riding Crane and Asking West Pill’ is a rare treasure pill, and its effects are seldom seen. After being idle for thousands of years, its potency inevitably waned. With Li Xian’s [Consumption] enhancement, the potency was restored, stronger than before by several measures!
The power surged like rising tides, one wave never ceasing before the next. Its marvelous use was truly terrifying. When Li Xian raised his gaze, his eyes shone brightly, his vision suddenly increased. He focused his gaze, penetrating through the room’s walls, through the courtyard’s stone walls, able to see the pedestrians on the street.
The vision drew back into the courtyard. He saw Nangong Liuli in a daze, a gentle breeze slightly stirring her hair, the string of the pendant at her waist lightly swaying. Through her thin clothes, he could see the scene beneath.
Li Xian shifted his gaze, lightly coughed twice, thinking of sincere cooperation, and setting three rules. If he wanted a detailed look, there was no need to be sneaky. He scanned elsewhere; the use of heavy pupils for vision consumed much power, but with this enhancement, the effect was remarkable.
Penetration, observation, intimidation... all enhanced. When he concentrated his spirit, the surroundings seemed to stand still. Countless details flooded into his mind like water flowing downhill, with a light glance, seeing clearly even the flapping wings of mosquitoes, ants returning to nests, cracks in tree trunks...
Control with ease, near and far alike.
...
Various marvelous effects were bestowed upon him.
Li Xian’s entire body felt comfortable, suddenly sensing the essence within him rapidly digesting. In an instant, he consumed dozens of strands, his body approaching the heavens, his strength becoming more and more robust.
[Bone Shaping and Embryo]
[Description: Ethereal Immortal Sound, three flowers gathering at the top, muddy clothes covering the body...]
He had a faint sense of changes, signs were about to arise in his body. Nangong Liuli told him that in the martial path, it is necessary to accumulate foundation meticulously and solidify the basics. The more noble the family, the stricter they are.
Nangong Liuli, born into a noble family, with wide knowledge and sharp insight. Though hard to match Wen Caishang in all respects, her understanding of the martial path, system, is quite profound, wise and intelligent by nature, also due to family heritage, passed down from countless predecessors and masters, taught and accumulated over generations.
Li Xian was not ashamed to seek guidance.
With the scorching sun high above, the dampness from last night was baked dry. Nangong Liuli saw the yellow mud in the courtyard dirty and disordered, and asked Li Xian to purchase some flowers and plants for planting. Li Xian nodded in agreement; if extra money, arranging courtyard scenery was indeed important.
Li Xian digested the effects of the medicine, his hunger unendurable, needing to find something to eat. With only half a tael left, he was reluctant to waste it. Suddenly, he saw a fruit tree in the courtyard, with lush green leaves and the fragrant aroma of red fruit.
He leaped lightly, stepping on the tree branches, with Pure Gang Qi Clothing draped, picking seven or eight fruits, some green some red. The red fruit was very sweet, fully ripe, while the green fruit was slightly astringent but still edible. He made them into a midday meal. A pot of fruit soup was cooked, though lacking meat, its taste was refreshing and sweet, quite delicious indeed.
At the table, Li Xian inquired about Nangong Liuli’s family affairs, Jianghu experts, grudges and secrets, Court intrigues... Nangong Liuli, for a moment, couldn’t say much. She chose familiar aspects to elaborate.
Li Xian thought, if he always solicited secrets of others’ families, it might seem insidious. Though curious, he didn’t want to offend. So, he let the conversation loose, gradually discussing freely, unrestrained.
After being full and satisfied.
Li Xian recalled their agreement of three rules, sincere cooperation, mutually pursuing a way out, accumulating many provisions. He teased with a laugh: "Xiao Li, now as a beautiful companion, full and sated, what are you going to do?" He leaned back, relaxed in expression, observing Nangong Liuli’s reaction.
Nangong Liuli snapped back, recalling the three rules agreed upon that day, with her handling female matters and serving Li Xian. Li Xian would provide Nangong Liuli protection, securing stability from Flower Cage Sect. If fortunate to get essence treasures, they would appropriately share, jointly advancing in martial arts.
After all, she is a noble lady, with freedom in her hands, she cast it behind. At this moment, being mentioned, her charming face turned red, saying: "Since it’s three rules, I naturally comply. How could I, Nangong Liuli, be someone who breaks her word."
Li Xian laughed: "Alright, beautiful, then help me massage my legs first."
Nangong Liuli, seeing Li Xian so carefree, suddenly felt indignant, obeying so docilely might hurt her dignity. She rolled her eyes, suddenly having a clever plan to maintain dignity. How to serve and fulfill promises in the future, there was no need to be servile and submissive. She said with slight disdain: "You little flower thief, don’t you seem quite young? How old are you this year?"
