Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King-Chapter 398 - 287: Garb Beyond the World, Fierce Garment of Spirits and Demons! Deeper Foundations, Stepping into the Second Realm!
Li Xian praised, "Great swordsmanship!"
Nangong Liuli sheathed her sword and smiled, "You’re back." She went to help, taking the wine jar and oil paper.
Li Xian said, "Dear sister, does your swordsmanship carry concerns for the country and its people?" Nangong Liuli shook her head, "Nangong Family’s Nangong Boyuan occupies the qi luck and entered the court as an official. He created the ’Wind and Rain Poetry,’ widely renowned, so the family transformed it into the Floating Wind and Rain Sword. The true meaning of the swordsmanship lies within the poetry, naturally embodying concerns for the nation and people."
Li Xian said, "Does the Nangong Family wish to aid the weak Martial Arts?" Nangong Liuli said, "The family’s will is beyond my sight. It’s uncertain anyway, as eggs aren’t put in one basket, and various strategies exist."
Li Xian said, "Aristocratic families... living is quite exhausting." He thought of a younger brother traveling for study, possessing qi luck, with limitless prospects. He further asked, "I have a younger brother who also seized a thread of qi luck. Will he enter the court as an official one day?"
Nangong Liuli gasped, "You truly have such an amazing younger brother?"
Nangong Liuli said, "Those who seize qi luck can find stability even in turbulent times. Even if he doesn’t enter the court, he can serve the family as a retainer. Even the Nangong Family would show courtesy."
Li Xian laughed, "Amazing indeed?"
"The world’s qi luck is constant. If you seize a strand, others have one less," Nangong Liuli said, "Do you say it’s amazing?"
The two walked to the fruit tree stone pavilion. Li Xian opened the wine jar, Nangong Liuli unwrapped the oil paper and caught the aroma of sauce elbow, involuntarily swallowing saliva. Li Xian filled the wine bowls, drank with Nangong Liuli, then discussed qi luck matters with her.
Those who seize qi luck... certainly can preserve life in troubled times. But those who occupy qi luck must choose a tree to perch. As the era brews turmoil, entering the court inevitably carries the risk of downfall. Entering aristocratic families... also has its drawbacks.
Though respected as "sir," even martial arts experts dare not show disrespect, yet ultimately as outsiders, it remains unchangeable. Li Xian lamented all paths are arduous, only through diligent practice to become stronger.
Nangong Liuli had never tasted "Peach Blossom Brewed Wine" or "Floral Sweet Egg." She savored the fresh wine, her beautiful eyes glinting, then tasted the floral sweet egg, lightly closing her mouth, with an extraordinary flavor.
After eating, her cheeks slightly flushed, her eyes sparkled and shone. Li Xian helped her to rest, returning to the courtyard two hours later.
[Skill Level +1]
[Skill Level +1]
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The Broken Demon Spear Technique gradually improved, by day’s end accumulating [259] skill points. The Spear Technique was plain and simple, the ghostly momentum not yet fully expressed, but the direction was correct.
At dusk.
Li Xian grasped the Peach Blossom Spear shaft, leaving two handprints, and after two more days of practice, the spear shaft was on the verge of breaking. Nangong Liuli did not idle, beside her researching family martial arts.
The two drank and ate together, practiced and enjoyed together, free and easy. Peach Blossom Town was tranquil and pleasant, unlike being trapped in Flower Cage Sect.
The next day.
Li Xian believed Heaven rewards diligence, progressing daily, while refining the "Broken Demon Spear," and secretly plotted means to generate wealth. With abundant energy, during spare time, he ran deep into the mountains to chop peach trees.
He stored the trees in the southwest corner of the outer courtyard. In total, he chopped about four peach trees, carrying them on his shoulder, darting through streets, drawing many residents to watch.
Li Xian expected the Peach Blossom Spear shaft couldn’t endure repeated use, predicting it would break within days, so prepared in advance, forming wooden shafts from peach trees as replacements.
But the remaining wood could still be whittled into wooden arrows. Li Xian busied himself all day, leaving these miscellaneous tasks to Nangong Liuli.
Her delicate hands, carving arrows for him, Nangong Liuli’s clothes were spacious, sitting casually with her long hair simply tied with a wooden pin. In hand, she held an iron dagger, shaping peach blossom wood into wooden arrows.
Li Xian practiced the spear in the distance, the Spear Technique was exquisite, carefree, unruly in its mental realm.
Nangong Liuli curiously asked, "Do you know archery?" Already having carved an arrow, she placed it in the arrow box.
Li Xian replied, "Know a bit." Nangong Liuli said, "That’s rare, I know archery too, should we compete then?"
Li Xian laughed, "Oh?" Shook his head and said, "Better not, may seem like bullying you."
Nangong Liuli paused her dagger, annoyed, "Who do you look down on? Your archery isn’t necessarily better than mine!"
Li Xian asked, "When did you start learning archery?" Nangong Liuli said, "Before I practiced martial arts, I was learning archery."
Li Xian thought, truly not to be underestimated. He said, "Do you enjoy the art of archery?"
Nangong Liuli said, "Not really, but archery is the foundational skill for direct descendants. All direct descendants of the Nangong Family must master it. Moreover... archery reveals one’s character: sharp, cautious, cunning, or timid."
Li Xian said, "I’ve heard such words before from elsewhere." Nangong Liuli said, "Speaking of archery, Sister Bian is quite good."
"But for the best... it belongs to Daoxuan Mountain’s Golden Boy."
Nangong Liuli placed down the dagger, arranged her skirt, leisurely instructing, "It’s not that I’m criticizing you. Even though you possess Pure Gang Qi Clothing, don’t be arrogant. There are greater figures in the world."
Li Xian smiled, "Dear sister, thank you for the advice. Soon I’ll show you my skills."
Nangong Liuli’s face blushing slightly, spitting lightly, continued carving wooden arrows.
Li Xian, after idle chat, remembered the neglected "archery path." Peak archery is his secret weapon against powerful enemies, deservedly needing to revive, accumulating arrows, and crafting bows.
That day was fulfilling and peaceful, the Broken Demon Spear skill level further accumulated [218] points. Not far from mastery, Li Xian knew he had ample time, so he leisurely practiced the Broken Demon Spear, keeping spare time to handle other matters.
Cooperation and emotional exchange are equally important.
Thus, several days passed. The Broken Demon Spear reached [Mastery], and Yan Hao’s bet was truly won. He felt no pride, continuing to focus primarily on honing the [Broken Demon Spear].
