Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King-Chapter 403 - 288: Unusual Signs, New Wonders, Candle Sect’s Qingqiu, The Day of the Bet (Part 4)
All the elders said, "Yes!" and felt excited.
Ye Cheng immediately went out to investigate the exact cause of Tong Sannian’s death. It wasn’t difficult to ascertain; he quickly left and returned, confirming that Tong Sannian died in the encirclement, and immediately sent a note to inform them.
After Shi Yufei learned of it, he allocated the property to the Water Altar. Saying it’s for public use, but in reality, it’s for distribution. "Allocated to the Water Altar" is to stop the mouths of the other elders outside the Water Altar. To avoid unpleasantness over property. First, it is for public use, and then the elders purchase it with merit silver, which can avoid many troubles.
Turning distribution into purchase naturally becomes "first come, first served."
Shi Yufei distributed Tong Sannian’s three beautiful concubines to "An Weicheng," "Ye Cheng," and "Meng Han." The flower boat was given to "Meng Han," the mansion to "Han Zisha," and the "bee farm" and "orchard" were the most important; how the four elders would divide it was a great difficulty.
Growing estrangement would be very inappropriate. Shi Yufei thought hard but had no solution, so he had to temporarily suppress the matter.
In the blink of an eye, it was mid-August.
[Bone Shaping and Embryo]
[Skill Level: 2/100]
Having consumed the Essence of Heaven and Earth from the [Yellow Nine Ginseng], it was all digested. Li Xian had no more "Essence of Heaven and Earth" to consume, and without obtaining [Essence Treasure], his cultivation would stall.
His heart calmed, he calculated the days, today should fulfill the bet. He thought to himself: "I am insignificant and my words carry little weight, the Vice Envoy Yan might not even care about the bet, or even have forgotten it. But nonetheless... seeking skills from others is a very difficult thing."
Nangong Liuli was practicing sword nearby.
Li Xian suddenly felt interested, he held a peach blossom long spear and sparred with Nangong Liuli in the courtyard. He shouted, "Watch the spear," Nangong Liuli replied, "Good spear," returning the strike with a twist, both displayed basic moves, Li Xian sweeps, thrusts, parries, and chops. Nangong Liuli points, parries, blocks, and dodges, exchanging dozens of moves. Their movements were graceful, as if dancing.
Nangong Liuli said, "Why did you stop?" 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦
Li Xian withdrew his spear and steadied himself, saying, "I have an important matter, I need to go out, I don’t know for how long, be careful on your own." Nangong Liuli nodded in agreement, helping Li Xian arrange his clothes, repeatedly reminding him to be careful.
[Broken Demon Spear]
[Skill Level: 4235/5000 Minor Achievement]
Li Xian had made great progress in the Broken Demon Spear technique. He chatted a few more words with Nangong Liuli before going out. He locked the door and headed straight for the Inner Island.
He knew that recently there were many disciples on the island, and along the way he saw many fellow disciples. When Li Xian passed by them, they all glanced at him, whispering. Those who knew Li Xian’s name and deeds praised him, while those who did not know Li Xian’s name and deeds were amazed by his handsome appearance.
Rowing across the pond, he quickly reached the Martial Arts Pavilion. Li Xian thought: "Being so impulsive, if Vice Envoy Yan dislikes it, he might refuse to see me, then my bet would be void." He did not rush in, but hesitated outside the door for a moment.
Pretending to hesitate, he then entered the pavilion. After walking for a while, he encountered the pavilion’s steward. Li Xian asked, "Brother, do you know where Vice Envoy Yan is? I have something to discuss with him."
The steward said, "I’m really sorry, I don’t know Vice Envoy Yan’s whereabouts."
Li Xian was helpless, searching everywhere. He already knew Yan Hao didn’t take his bet to heart, possibly even forgot about it, determining his Broken Demon Spear had no essence, but he wasn’t angry, thinking it would be impossible to find him in the pavilion.
So he left the Martial Arts Pavilion, waiting by the door. "If the Vice Envoy Yan has something to attend to outside, I might see him, or perhaps get a chance."
He waited for half an hour when suddenly footsteps sounded. Yan Hao indeed walked out from the pavilion. Li Xian said respectfully, "Vice Envoy Yan!"
Yan Hao was startled and said, "Hu Wucuo? You..." He saw the long spear on Li Xian’s back and remembered the bet, slightly furrowing his brows: "This kid really knows how to seize the opportunity. I see no trace of Yin Qi in him, this month, he likely gained nothing from the Broken Demon Spear, and spending time with him is pointless."
Then he flicked his sleeve and left.
Li Xian hurried to catch up, saying, "Vice Envoy Yan..."
Yan Hao suddenly thought: "I’m going to meet Chief Shi, having heard Chu Liuqing is also there. I can’t waste time on him, but if he follows, I won’t stop him. If he wants to embarrass himself, let him follow." Speeding up his pace.
Li Xian frowned slightly, seeing that although Yan Hao’s pace was fast, it wasn’t too rushed. He thought: "It seems he is leaving some room for me to follow? Even if I complete the bet, if he doesn’t want to teach me, he simply won’t. He doesn’t owe me anything, that makes sense. But... why care too much, do my best."
So he stepped into the Seven Stars Step, quickly catching up.
Gradually, he arrived at a place filled with fairy mist.
