Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King-Chapter 417 - 292: Night Visit in Purple Gauze, Forced Marriage by a Beautiful Woman? Alliance of Interests, Profiting from Schemes (Part 2)
"I’m just worrying unnecessarily. With my physique, just a little consumption can replenish the deficiency completely, and the Five Viscera Avoiding Dross and Gathering Yang Scripture can strengthen the five viscera, the skill of consumption can replenish deficiencies, the Pure Yang Body can fortify my physique... With all these combined, why should I fear others?"
The boat rowed towards the inner island.
Suddenly, the island seemed very lively, with quite a few unfamiliar faces. From a distance, Shi shouted to Li Xian, "No mistake, come over here."
Li Xian briskly walked over and said, "Chief Shi!"
Shi nodded with a smile and said to those beside him, "This is Hua Wuchuang, a new talent of our Flower Cage Sect. No mistake... This gentleman is Zhang De, the Manor Master of ’Pan Yue Manor’ from Huashui Prefecture. This gentleman is Elder Sheng Yunfei from the ’Li Mountain Sword Sect’ in Huaiyin Prefecture..."
Li Xian met each of them, inevitably feeling surprised. When he looked at Elder Sheng from the ’Li Mountain Sword Sect,’ he couldn’t help but recall the matter of "Chu Liuqing" and "Shan Guyun." Dongran Lake and Li Mountain are both located in Huaiyin Prefecture, almost like neighbors. Seeing them now, they were surprisingly harmonious. He quickly realized, "Chu Liuqing took Shan Guyun away, which indeed embarrassed the Li Mountain Sword Sect. But did not reveal the identity of the ’Candle Sect,’ nor did he misuse the ’Flower Cage Sect’ background. This Sheng Yunfei of the Li Mountain Sword Sect probably doesn’t know the entanglement within. Moreover... his presence here suggests he is not a good person."
Shi said, "These martial arts seniors are here to purchase flower companions. They are frequent visitors as well as distinguished guests. Get to know them briefly, and in case of any problems outside, you may find them useful."
Sheng Yunfei from the Li Mountain Sword Sect laughed, "Hahaha, your sect has truly produced a True Dragon. Young Hua is so outstanding, it’s hard to find such a demeanor even in our Li Mountain Sword Sect. I bet just a beckoning finger, and those ladies will chase after him to the flower altar?"
Zhang De stroked his beard with a smile and said, "Hmm, not bad, indeed a talented person!"
Li Xian replied with a smile, "I don’t dare claim that. I’m just assisting Chief Shi."
The crowd chatted with one another, discussing a wide range of topics. Li Xian gained a clearer understanding of the situation through the conversation.
It turned out...
The Water Altar belongs to the secret terrain of the Flower Cage Sect. Elder Sheng of the Li Mountain Sword Sect and Zhang De from Pan Yue Manor... are here to purchase "flower companions." They traveled by the flower ship, which transported them to the Water Altar. The water route is winding and extremely complex, taking seven days and seven nights.
Though they are not disciples of the Flower Cage Sect, their frequent visits have made them very familiar with the island. They have even bought residences on the island to privately stash beauties and enjoy leisurely vacations here.
The Li Mountain Sword Sect is an esteemed orthodox sect, with Sheng Yunfei holding the elder’s position, enjoying a reputable name outside, dubbed as the ’White Cloud Sword Master,’ implying purity and loftiness like a white cloud, clean and self-restraint. Rumor has it that after his beloved wife passed away years ago, he swore never to marry again. But who would know this person secretly favors women, beneath pure and lofty image. His words inadvertently reveal that although the Li Mountain Sword Sect is a reputable sect known as the ’Gentlemen’s Sword Sect,’ there are several people like him.
Li Xian maintained a calm demeanor, engaging in friendly banter with them while secretly marveling at and lamenting the increase of his Jianghu experiences. Shi specially introduced Li Xian, helping him to form connections and create momentum, beginning to show his prominence. Gentlemanly friendships are certainly desirable, but shared illicit interest forms a more solid bond. During the conversation, both Sheng Yunfei and Zhang De regarded Li Xian as a friend, pulling him to drink and revel.
Despite being reluctant, Li Xian did not show it, laughing and talking naturally. After some time, he wrapped the matter up before turning to the Martial Arts Pavilion to discuss the five elements curious evasion with Yan Hao.
Meanwhile...
Cyan Ox Residence was quiet and serene, with the Five Elements Command Flags arranged throughout the courtyard, forming a simple maze that isolated outside sounds. Nangong Liuli woke up in a daze, finding herself leaning against the fruit tree trunk. Slightly dizzy, she tried to raise her hand to massage but was startled to find her hands and feet unable to move. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚
Memories surged in; Nangong Liuli’s charming face blushed deeply, adorned like a blossom. Cursing out loud and unclear whether she was cursing herself or others, she felt deeply conflicted, torn between her strict upbringing and family rules, things she used to find unacceptable but had unconsciously accepted, feeling increasingly strange, her mindset seemingly changing, breaking boundaries and becoming entangled with Li Xian. Seeing the familiar setting, she realized she was in the outer courtyard. After returning to Cyan Ox Residence last night, she hadn’t gone indoors.
Nangong Liuli became more aware. Despite being surrounded by vermillion doors and courtyard walls, the place still felt vacant and open, as if lying under the sky. She felt embarrassed, silently grateful for the Five Elements Command Flag that influenced the courtyard’s five elements setting, forming a unique maze, ensuring no sound disturbed the neighborhood.
Nangong Liuli felt helpless, reluctantly returned to her room, trying to calm down, muttering to herself, "Nangong Liuli, why don’t you learn? Teasing him again and asking for trouble, aren’t you?"
"I observed how my uncles and cousins fear the fierce women at home, lamenting whenever discussing taxes and grain. They even said... contrary to belief, men never win against women. It seems this is false, alas, I lost again to him."
"Damn kid..."
Shaking her mind, with eyes brightening, her charming face blushed again.
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［You consulted Yan Hao on the five elements curious evasion, skill level +1］
［Skill level +1］
［Skill level +1］
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［Small five elements curious evasion］
［Skill level: 23/100］
［Description: The five elements of heaven and earth evolve endlessly; few can master this art. Skillfully using five elements curious evasion allows setting "mazes," "nurturing rare plants," "enhancing fortunes," "changing terrains"...］
Li Xian discovered the tremendous capability of "five elements curious evasion," applicable from stargazing to predicting fortunes, to gardening and managing properties, all demonstrating remarkable effects. Just like "farming." In the theory of five elements curious evasion, this is the result of "natural evolution."
