Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King-Chapter 415 - 291: Joining the Candle Sect, Status Suddenly Rises, Elder-in-Training, Inheriting the Legacy!
After inspecting the industry thoroughly, Li Xian rowed back in his boat, witnessing the sunset’s golden rays spreading across the lake, blending with the water and sky. Li Xian was quite delighted by the view, yet Nangong Liuli suffered greatly, her legs sore from standing, sweat dripping under her cloak. And she couldn’t complain about it.
Suddenly, he noticed four small boats drifting in Dongran Lake. In each boat sat a fisherman, wearing a straw hat and raincoat. The fishing lines dipped into the lake, seemingly fishing for lake fish. Li Xian paid them no mind initially, but as the ship progressed, he perceived four small boats slowly encircling his own, vaguely locking the area with their qi.
One fisherman raised an arm and the hook leaped out of the water. He grabbed it, gazed at the empty hook, shook his head, and sighed, saying, "Fishing all day, yet no fish has taken the bait?"
He again stimulated his Inner Qi, casting the hook far away, the silver line painting a silver arc, coming fiercely. The hook aimed at the boat where Li Xian was, snagging a crew member who was paddling. With a "splash," blood sprayed as the hook pierced the flesh, leaving a blood trail. The pain caused the crew member to cry out repeatedly, shouting, "Oh my, you..."
Before he finished his words, the fisherman swung his rod hard. The hook plunged deeper, catching bone, and yanked the crew member into the lake.
Blood stained the water. The fisherman feigning ignorance laughed, "Great, after fishing all day, finally a big one took the bait." With a twist of the waist, he didn’t hurry to reel in but instead flung the crew member around.
Li Xian looked around, aware that the visitors had ill intentions. There was a Flower Cage cord left with him, which he immediately flung out. Aiming at the fishing line, Inner Qi vibrated, snapping the line.
Li Xian wielded the Flower Cage cord like a "whip," throwing it out again. It wrapped around the crew member’s waist, ready to pull them back to the boat. Suddenly, heard a "whoosh" sound, another hook struck, tangling with his Flower Cage cord. The hook bit into the cord, the line stretched tight, competing in strength with him.
Then another "whizz" sound. A third hook flew over, entangling the Flower Cage cord as well. Both from east and west, they joined forces to resist Li Xian.
Nangong Liuli suddenly exclaimed, "Li Xian!"
A fourth line stealthily hooked, bypassing the sight, attacking Nangong Liuli. She was locked by Qi, sensed the danger, saw the flying hook approaching but, already bound and captured, couldn’t evade. Desperate, she could only call out to Li Xian.
Li Xian’s Heavy Pupil Eye Power, observed meticulously. He had long noticed the sneak attack, which angered him, pinching the hook with his fingers. He shouted, "Who dares to play tricks here!" Silently operating ’Thunderbolt Finger,’ Finger Force passed down the line. The fisherman seemed hit by thunder, spat fresh blood with a thud.
Li Xian stomped with his right foot, a ’crack’ sound, the deck broke, the ship shuddered. This force transmitted through the hull, into the lake, waves sprang forth, surging towards the surrounding boats. Li Xian immediately pulled hard.
The two fishermen’s boats affected by the waves, tried to regain focus to stabilize themselves, deeply shocked, this Inner Qi and Pure Physical Power was terrifying!
Suddenly feeling immense power rushing in, coming to their senses, their bodies soared into mid-air. Li Xian leaped forward, his hands swiftly reaching and grabbing the two by their necks, flinging them back onto the deck.
The two fishermen, still stunned, eyes filled with horror. Li Xian said, "Who dares to attack me?"
"Brother Hua... spare us, spare us. We are merely fishing, not intending to disturb." The fisherman untied the raincoat and straw hat, revealing his face, hastily and fearfully begging.
Upon hearing "Brother Hua," Li Xian knew these people came specifically for him. He asked, "Who sent you?"
The fisherman smiled wryly and said, "Brother Hua, you jest, we are merely fishing, who would send us?"
Li Xian sneered, "Fine, since you all enjoy fishing so much, I recommend a good spot, will you fish there?" The fisherman hurriedly responded, "No, no, the day is late, we’ll just head back."
Li Xian said, "I know a place, where the water is rich and fish plentiful, at night you’ll catch the most. You like fishing so much, you’ll definitely love going." He immediately broke their limbs, threw them back onto the small boats, then used qi to raise his palm, stirring up waves pushing them towards the deep lake.
Dongran Lake’s vast expanse, the terrain around the Water Altar is unique. Drifting far away like this, survival isn’t guaranteed. The two wailed in fear, crying and pleading. Li Xian turned away indifferently, approaching the shore by boat.
It turned out...
Flower Cage Sect elder "An Weicheng", with eyes coveting the "bee farm" and "orchard", finally fell into Li Xian’s hands. He felt resentful but dared not confront directly, thus assigned some disciples, pretending to fish along the way, to test Li Xian’s skills.
He secretly observed, realizing Li Xian’s martial skills were indeed not weak. Remembering an internal rumor, Chief Shi greatly valued this lad.
Flower Cage Sect had been dispersed for a long time, needing a few respectable representatives publicly. This time focused on cultivating, intending to help him build up momentum, promote his name.
The Jianghu was about to have a new infamous "Big Flower Thief."
How many women would call for his downfall?
Regardless of others, Lady Broken Sword would surely be the first.
