Chapter 222 A beautiful wife like a teacher is disheartening.
Upon hearing the news, Li Xian sensed something was amiss. He knew his wife had enemies everywhere, but the martial world was vast and the territory boundless. How could they possibly encounter her so easily?
Little did they know that their presence would be exposed as soon as they checked into the inn.
In reality, this place is already 40,000 li (approximately 20,000 kilometers) from the Benhua River. The dragon, exhausted, was barely brought here. Isn't this precisely where they've fallen into a predicament?
Wen Caishang, confident in her superior strength, was known for her ability to slay gods and Buddhas alike. She initially ignored these "rabble." However, a series of misfortunes changed everything.
One link after another, imperceptibly urging each other on.
If Wen Caishang hadn't plotted to steal the land, the dragons and serpents could have easily sent her back to Yihe Manor in one go. All the dangers and obstacles would have been avoided.
Li Xian frowned and secretly followed. He smeared his face with ashes and walked for several miles until he saw a group of martial arts practitioners, armed with swords and iron nets, gathering in front of an inn.
Li Xian thought to himself, "Good heavens, there are quite a few people!" He used something to conceal himself and observed secretly.
More than thirty people surrounded the inn, looking menacing. The leader was an elder of the Sword Rain Pavilion named "Xi Danjian".
It's quite a coincidence.
Five factions—Huangshamen, Jianyulou, Taixinzong, Shiluocun, and Wujidaomen—formed the "Sword-Extermination Alliance" to surround and kill Wen Caishang.
They surrounded the area 40,000 li in advance. They laid out defenses along the way, but their efforts were in vain, greatly disappointing them. Unwilling to give up, the various forces continued their search.
Xi Danjian, an elder of Jianyu Tower, led ten of his personal disciples to search for clues along the way. At noon that day, they arrived at this town.
He noticed that his disciples were all exhausted. If they encountered a demoness, they would need to concentrate and set up an array to deal with her; physical strength and mental fortitude were extremely important. Therefore, he found an inn, rented rooms, and arranged for his disciples to settle down and rest.
Xi Danjian paid the silver at the counter, when he overheard the waiter and the shopkeeper chatting about how a very handsome man and woman had come that day.
Xi Danjian casually asked, "Oh? How handsome could he be?"
"Sir, they are both extremely handsome. The man is like this, and the woman is like this. They are a perfect match, but..." The waiter stopped speaking.
Xi Danjian sensed something was wrong and asked, "I'm very curious, please tell me."
The waiter chuckled, “Sir, it’s not very appropriate to gossip about guests in private. I can’t bear the blame if the guests hold me accountable.”
Xi Danjian understood, took out a silver coin from his sleeve, and said, "Now?"
The waiter's eyes lit up. He looked around, carefully put away the silver, and whispered in someone's ear, "That's right... that couple, they're good-looking, but the woman seems more domineering, always bossing the man around."
Xi Danjian grabbed the waiter's shoulder and said solemnly, "Describe your clothes and appearance in detail."
The waiter cried out in pain but couldn't break free. With tears in his eyes, he described, "The woman... wore white clothes, had long hair, an oval face, and fair skin. Three silver hairpins adorned her hair, making her look very elegant. The man was very young, tall, with a red mole between his eyebrows..."
At this point, Xi Danjian released his grip and pushed the waiter away. The waiter's eyes rolled back, and he fainted.
Xi Danjian took a deep breath, knowing he had found the real target, but fearing Wen Caishang's reputation, he dared not act rashly. He immediately dispatched his disciples to enter the city and gather "allies to seek the sword".
And so, this scene unfolded.
Xi Danjian left the inn and said loudly:
"Guests inside, if you don't want to die, get out of here right now!"
The sound was deafening. The inn had three floors, with eighteen rooms on each floor. People rushed out of their windows and saw that the area outside was crowded with martial arts enthusiasts. Fearing they would be caught in the crossfire, they packed their belongings and fled down from the inn.
Seeing that everything was ready except for the final touch, Xi Danjian thought, "It is said that the witch's swordsmanship is extremely powerful. Hmph, if she encounters my Sword Rain Flying Flower Formation, I think she will be helpless. Once I take off her head, I can go to the next level."
Xi Danjian said, "You vixen Wen Caishang, you have committed countless evils and your crimes are unforgivable. Why don't you die quickly!"
All the disciples of Jianyu Tower drew their swords, producing sharp sounds. Wen Caishang, who was resting quietly in her room, frowned and slowly walked downstairs.
Xi Danjian's gaze froze for a moment; upon first seeing Wen Caishang, his heart trembled slightly. He thought to himself, "The rumors of the martial world are indeed true. Lady Zhejian's beauty is enough to make people break their swords."
However, his methods were chilling. Xi Danjian said, "Well, well, it's really good that I've met you here."
Not daring to say more, he waved his hand and shouted, "Form the formation!"
Then dozens of people gathered together and surrounded Wen Caishang.
Wen Caishang was severely injured, her Qi circulation was sluggish, and her face was deathly pale. Surrounded by the crowd, she retreated one after another, her former heroic figure completely gone, and she couldn't help but look somewhat pitiful.
Li Xian watched from the sidelines, his mind filled with complex thoughts: "Since I joined Madam's tutelage, although I have benefited from her, I have always wanted to break free from her control. Now, if Madam is truly in danger, the opportunity is perfect. The world is vast, and we can escape right now. But... I, Li Xian, am not one to take advantage of others in their time of need. Even if I do manage to escape one day, I will do so openly and honestly with Madam!"
With a firm resolve, he drew his sword and charged into the fray. He kicked away experts from the Yellow Sand Sect and the Taixin Sect, shouting, "Madam, I've come to your aid!"
Xi Danjian was excited to see that the sword formation had trapped Wen Caishang when he suddenly saw Li Xian break into the formation. He laughed and said, "There really is a pretty boy here. Good, since that's the case, I'll kill you first!"
He snatched the longsword from the disciple beside him and leaped forward to attack. Without hesitation, he unleashed the "Flying Star Scattering Sword" technique, his sword flashing like a shooting star.
Li Xian was startled; in his entire life, he had never encountered such a formidable opponent. Forcing himself to remain calm, he dared not hold back and unleashed the "Sunset Over the Mountain" move from the Sunset Blood Sword technique.
This is a defensive sword move. "The sun hides behind the setting mountain, protecting the body completely." The two swords were stunned for a moment when they clashed.
Xi Danjian was astonished by his opponent's superb swordsmanship and profound skill. He was filled with jealousy and resentment, thinking that Li Xian, at such a young age, possessed such skill, which must have been taught to him by Wen Caishang. He was delighted to have his beautiful wife as a teacher, and his killing intent intensified.
Li Xian then encountered a martial artist of the second realm for the first time. Purely in terms of swordsmanship, Xi Danjian's Flying Star Scattered Sword was no match for Li Xian's Setting Sun and Decaying Blood Sword.
In terms of pure swordsmanship quality... the Flying Star Scattering Sword is a mid-level martial art. The Setting Sun and Fading Blood Sword is a superior martial art, but it is incomplete. They are almost identical.
However, the moment they clashed, he felt his swordsmanship being suppressed. It wasn't the suppression of "qi" or "strength," but rather a martial art, like a profound understanding of heaven and earth, a wondrous idea of the universe.
Those with high levels of skill cultivate their bodies to resemble the universe, and can even evolve this understanding within their own world.
Li Xian felt a chill run down his spine, but also sensed that although there was suppression, it wasn't fatal. Vast Leg swept out, smoke billowing and obscuring his vision.
Xi Danjian sneered, "A mere trick!" He slashed out with his sword. The moment the sword was drawn, the world suddenly darkened, and the sword's arc resembled a shooting star.
It was incredibly stunning and incredibly fast. Li Xian had sharp eyesight and guessed that this sword strike was like a shooting star. To meet it with a sword would be like trying to catch a star with bare hands, a sure way to die.
In an instant, he discarded his sword and drew his saber. The Great Luo Saber Technique, combined with the intent of four-directional fist techniques, created a dense, intricate web of blades that rained down. Xi Danjian exclaimed, "So decisive!"
He drew his sword to protect himself and then executed the "Sword Falls on Lonely Mountain" move. This Flying Star Sword Technique was indeed worthy of being a mid-level martial art. It was both fast and fierce, with its killing intent completely hidden from view.
Li Xian used his saber to execute sword techniques, drawing out the brilliance of the Yang Blade. A crimson aura enveloped his body. Xi Danjian was shocked, taking several steps back before withdrawing his sword, speechless with astonishment: "This child is a prodigy! At such a young age, he has mastered a superior sword technique to perfection!"
After several exchanges, he still couldn't defeat him. Xi Danjian roared, "You brat, die!" He was now serious and wanted to kill him again.
Suddenly, his pupils contracted as he saw a soft sword extend towards him, like a serpent emerging from its hole, slicing towards his neck. Xi Danjian's anger vanished instantly, replaced by fear, and he leaned back to dodge.
The soft sword, though supple, was extremely sharp. With a gentle touch, it left a furrow in the ground. Xi Dan swung his sword to parry, but the soft sword seemed to possess a spirit, refusing to clash with his own.
Relying entirely on her suppleness and flexibility, she could extend her signature attack. In an instant, sword wounds appeared on her lower abdomen, arms, and thighs, from which blood trickled.
Xi Danjian roared, "Where are they? Where are they!" Cold sweat poured down his back as he looked around. Suddenly, he felt a wave of darkness and saw that his personal disciples, Huang Shamen, and more than thirty people from the Taixin Sect had all been killed by swords.
Xi Danjian exclaimed in horror, "How is this possible? Weren't you trapped in the sword formation?"
Wen Caishang said calmly, "Someone as petty as you doesn't deserve to cause me to fall into a trap."
Li Xian understood, but his feelings were complicated and hard to describe. He thought, "Madam was testing me just now. She pretended to be weak and watched my reaction. Madam, even if I wanted to treat you with sincerity, it would be difficult."
Li Xian is naturally unrestrained and yearns for freedom. Although he and Wen Caishang are often calculating, it's all for their own safety. His temperament differs from Wen Caishang's, but with time, feelings may well develop between them.
Leaving Wen Caishang doesn't necessarily mean betrayal. Li Xian has his own thoughts and is by no means blindly loyal. But at this moment, he can also be considered loyal.
Wen Caishang's constant probing was understandable. However, it inevitably created a rift. Li Xian had just revealed himself, already prepared to risk his life. Seeing the lady testing him again, he couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.
He quickly adjusted his tone: "So be it, so be it. Do I really expect the lady to favor a mere boy like me? I am but a tiny speck of dust, my life is as insignificant as an ant. The lady may use me now, but if I die, she probably won't be sad for me."
"Repay kindness with kindness, be open and honest. A man should be responsible for himself."
Having understood my intentions, all distracting thoughts have vanished.
Wen Caishang raised an eyebrow, flicked her sword, and the White Snake Soft Sword flashed frequently, so fast that it was difficult to see with the naked eye.
The sword blades flashed densely, forming a cage that trapped Xi Danjian within. The slightest movement resulted in cuts and bleeding. Wen Caishang asked, "You've set an ambush to kill me. How do you intend to kill me?"
Xi Danjian threw down his sword, realizing he was no match for her and had little chance of survival, and said, "Lady Broken Sword, you are indeed formidable! Kill me or torture me, it is all up to you."
Wen Caishang said, "Alright! Then I'll slice it first and then kill it!" With a flick of her wrist, a flash of sword light appeared. A piece of thin flesh on Xi Danjian's arm was sliced off.
Wen Caishang thought to herself, "My injuries haven't healed, and I'm surrounded. I need to be ruthless so they won't dare to chase after me again!" She flicked her wrist again.
Then Xi Danjian screamed in agony as the flesh on his arm was being sliced away piece by piece. This pain was worse than being slowly sliced to death!
Wen Caishang's swordsmanship was astonishing and terrifying. Xi Danjian's face, arms, thighs... his entire body was being sliced away bit by bit. In no time, he was reduced to a skeleton.
Li Xian was horrified. He had long heard of Wen Caishang's ruthlessness. He had already seen her maim people's limbs, which he found cruel. But today she was even more ruthless, skinning people alive!
Xi Danjian was still alive, cursing, "You poisonous woman...you will not die a good death!" His breath dissipated, and he died completely.
Wen Caishang smiled and said, "Little Fairy, you are very good!"
(End of this chapter)
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