Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King-Chapter 411 - 290: Spreading the Candle Order, Liu Qing Changes Her Mind, Chooses Another Genius, Grand Gifts Prepared Early (Part 4)
Whenever she raised a question, Li Xian could answer it. Nangong Liuli came from a noble family, her appearance elegant and intelligent, yet she was very competitive. Seeing this, she became more diligent in her practices but felt an invisible pressure more acutely. The more she pursued, the further she seemed from Li Xian.
Every evening at the dinner table, they conversed. It was no longer "conversation," but teaching. Nangong Liuli sought advice, and Li Xian answered.
Nangong Liuli sighed softly, accepting the situation. Her talent was actually not lacking, and she progressed quickly in the Five Elements Cosmic Escape.
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Days passed in the blink of an eye.
Li Xian was practicing Martial Arts in the inner courtyard when he suddenly sensed something subtly. His Rooting Hair, hidden in the crevices of the vermilion gate walls, detected a visitor. He immediately glanced at Nangong Liuli, who, having been with Li Xian for a long time, had a tacit understanding and returned to her room to hide.
Li Xian continued practicing Martial Arts as usual, waiting for the knock before opening the door.
"Chief Shi, what brings you here?" Li Xian asked.
Shi Yufei smiled warmly, "Just came to see how you are doing." He walked into the residence, looking around and offering heartfelt advice, "Now, this won’t do. I heard from Yan Hao that your dedication to Martial Arts is commendable, as is your attention to the Five Elements Cosmic Escape. However... the decor of the residence’s courtyard also requires some time investment." 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎
"Your residence is indeed serene, but it’s too barren. The ground is even yellow mud. Practicing Martial Arts is both about seeking the martial and seeking survival."
His words were genuinely earnest. Li Xian smiled, "Chief Shi makes a valid point, but my pockets are empty, I truly have no spare funds."
Shi Yufei replied, "Well, I didn’t come to talk about this." He sat casually at the stone pavilion, continuing thoughtfully, "Have you heard the recent news?"
Li Xian asked in confusion, "What news?"
Shi Yufei said, "You are unable to go out, so it’s normal if you haven’t heard. It concerns you, and yet it doesn’t concern you. It’s about Chu Liu and Shan Guyun."
Li Xian felt immediately curious. Shi Yufei continued, "Recently, Chu Liu recruited Shan Guyun, and I predicted this matter would be far from peaceful. Just as I thought, it caused quite a stir!"
"That day Shan Guyun betrayed the Li Mountain Sword Sect, inciting anger from the Sword Sect. They wanted to forcibly keep Shan Guyun, but Chu Liu appeared quietly, lifting his sword to chop the building, shaking the surroundings, and took Shan Guyun away on a light boat."
"The Li Mountain Sword Sect was relentless, and Chu Liu said: ’Li Mountain Sword Sect, are you so petty, only accepting entries but not exits, and even blocking disciples who wish to join another sect?’ The Sword Sect people replied: ’His departure from the sect is minor, but it involves the sect’s Martial Arts which is significant! Without settling this matter, you won’t leave.’"
"At that moment, the atmosphere was extremely heavy, even the river waves stopped. Chu Liu exclaimed: ’Mediocre sects cherish their poor Martial Arts as treasures.’ The Li Mountain Sword Sect was furious; several elders entered the river to interfere. That scene... was truly rare to witness. The winds howled, the river waves roared, and the sword light chilled the Nine Provinces, while Chu Liu stirred the river, creating waves, the Sword Qi soaring into the sky, shoving the fierce wolves up to the Nine Heavens. The Li Mountain Sword Sect was defeated, unable to block them, watching as Chu Liu leisurely stepped onto the boat and sailed away.
Shi Yufei recounted in great detail, observing Li Xian’s reaction. Chu Liu abandoning him to choose the more troublesome Shan Guyun, such a feeling would be hard for anyone to reconcile. Moreover... it involves wealth and glory, ascending to great heights, flipping fortune like a carp, stirring countless thoughts.
But Li Xian remained calm throughout, making Shi Yufei increasingly appreciative, recalling his younger days when he lacked such tranquility, suddenly thinking:
"Chu Liu’s decision might not necessarily be correct; Shan Guyun is indeed talented but not unmatched. A character like Hua Wuchuo, with his open-minded disposition, fits the demeanor of our Candle Sect much better."
"Could Shan Guyun alone, with his exceptional gifts, reignite the Candle Sect? I think it’s far from enough."
"It is this Hua Wuchuo, if cultivated, who might yield more surprises."
His gaze was sharp, fingers tapping thoughtfully, having prepared a grand gift before coming.
(ps: Adjusting status, seeing about my routines, been a bit busy lately, but updates will certainly come. Hope this time can last longer. Madam Wen is about to reappear.)
