Chapter 241 The falling petals, full of longing, seek their own lover. A sculpted embryo, celestial music begins to play!
The next day.
The rooster crows, and dawn breaks in the east. Li Xian, hearing the rooster's crow, rises to practice his sword. His sword, the Sunken River Sword, is three feet long and two fingers wide, its cold light flashing, capable of cutting through iron like mud.
It can make waves.
As day turned to night, the sunlight slanted across the sky. Li Xian's sword tip touched the sunlight, and he slowly moved it. The Sunset Blood Sword, having reached its pinnacle, actually drew the sunlight to deflect with the sword, drawing out an arc of light.
A hazy purple aura seemed to gather. Li Xian slowed his swordplay, unleashing a series of profound sword techniques in succession: Three Suns Opening, Hanging Sun, Blood-Red Setting Sun, Blazing Sun in the Sky… He emphasized intent over form, so that the Yang Sword flew gracefully without dissipating the slightest bit of scorching heat.
The sword tip drew in purple energy, which instead sent a refreshing coolness through him. Suddenly, it thrust out diagonally, the sword vibrating and emitting a buzzing sound. The purple energy was extremely dense, making Li Xian appear exceptionally noble.
This move is called "Purple Qi Comes from the East." It is an extremely powerful technique from the Sunset Blood Sword, which requires the sword tip to be filled with purple qi at the turn of day and night. Only those with perfect mastery can barely execute it.
[Your aura is abundant with purple energy; your proficiency in the first and second levels of the Crippled Eyes and Fading Blood Sword has increased by 59.]
Heaven rewards diligence, and there will surely be gains. Li Xian was overjoyed and his spirits were even higher. Suddenly he thought, "Although my martial arts have not formed a systematic approach, my attainments are not shallow. I can try to combine and apply them."
Suddenly, he clapped his hands together, unleashing the 'Azure Palm'. A mist filled the air, and where Li Xian's sword tip slashed, colorful light shimmered, as if by divine intervention. After completing the swordplay, the earthen house and dilapidated courtyard were filled with vibrant colors, ethereal mist, and drifting clouds.
Li Xian unleashed his sword techniques, the red mole between his brows glowing faintly. His perfect features were naturally revealed. The mist surrounding him gave him an ethereal, otherworldly aura, making him appear elegant and handsome.
Li Xian was elegant and refined, with long, flowing hair. His jade-like face and ethereal features made him extremely handsome. His body, brimming with yang energy and pure yang essence, was like an invisible furnace, attracting the attention of women.
Wen Caishang lay in bed, already awake, silently observing, her red lips slightly pursed, her beautiful eyes like the surface of a lake in February, the spring feeling growing stronger with each passing moment.
Li Xian practiced his sword in the early morning, and at noon he saw the farmer resting under a tree, so he went over to chat with him, inquire about strange and unusual things, and talk about everyday matters.
I gave Wen Caishang a massage at night.
Country life is not boring at all. Huashui Prefecture is a prosperous place, with fertile land, abundant water, and a mild climate. It is rich in venomous snakes and frogs. Moreover, the blooming flowers attract bees and butterflies. Occasionally, beehives can be seen, and honey can be harvested.
In Heshi Village, there were mischievous boys who, after finishing their farm work, would go into the mountains in groups to raid beehives and steal honey, returning with their heads covered in honey. The men working in the fields always carried small baskets at their waists. If they saw poisonous snakes, eels, or frogs, they would catch them without hesitation. A pot of snake soup or eel soup would make for a delicious meal.
Wen Caishang, feeling bored while lying around, watched the farmers busy planting rice seedlings. Having seen many things related to "snakes, eels, and frogs," she couldn't help but feel a little curious. She called to Li Xian to catch some to try as well.
Li Xian was surprised, but naturally satisfied. He sneaked into the fields at night, catching poisonous snakes, kicking frogs, catching eels... skillfully skinning and gutting them, he cooked a pot of "Three Delicacies of the Fields".
His culinary skills are truly remarkable. The soup is fresh and delicious, with a hint of earthy flavor that adds a unique local touch.
[Your cooking of Tian San Xian (a dish of seafood, vegetables, and oysters) has increased your culinary skill proficiency by 12.]
In this way, three days passed in the blink of an eye, and Wen Caishang was able to move her left hand again, her fingers becoming nimble. However, she had difficulty exerting strength; she could lift and use a sword without any problem, but she could not lift heavy objects.
Wen Caishang said, "Don't underestimate me. If you put five pebbles in my palm, ordinary experts won't be able to get close to me."
Li Xian was intrigued and decided to give it a try. He searched the courtyard for pebbles, washed them clean, and placed them in Wen Caishang's palm. Then, he pretended to be a robber and broke into the courtyard.
Pushing open the wooden gate to the courtyard, a "whoosh" sound rang out as a pebble shot out in all directions, hitting the target precisely. This is the "Falling Flower with Intention" move from the "Picking Flower Finger" technique.
The fallen flowers, full of longing, sought their own lover. Thus, pebbles were launched in all directions, always aimed at Li Xian. Wen Caishang had lost all her inner energy; her flower-picking finger technique, though tangible, lacked rhythm, yet remained extremely powerful.
Li Xian leaped into the air, nimbly dodging the bullets. While still in mid-air, a second, a third… came hurtling towards him. The angles were astonishing, the force seemingly light, yet enough to kill a tiger with mere force!
Li Xian flipped over and gracefully dodged. Knowing Wen Caishang's strength, he barged into the room and laughed, "I'm close now, you've lost."
Wen Caishang said, "I am weak and powerless, with no internal energy left. I can't use any powerful moves. Even if I could move my whole body, I would still be no match for you. When I say ordinary masters, I mean those below the level of consuming essence. You are bullying the weak by relying on your strength."
Li Xian said, "I'll just bully the weak anyway." They teased each other for a while, he tickled her waist, neck, and soles of her feet… Wen Caishang's laughter was clear and crisp, her voice tinged with shyness, shyness concealing joy, and joy mingling with pleasure. The mud house, built of yellow mud, offered little sound insulation. A villager passing by muttered, "These young people aren't ashamed at all, doing that in broad daylight," and looked up, hoping to catch a glimpse of something erotic. A pebble shot out, 'plop,' piercing her eye; blood flowed incessantly, and she screamed in agony.
Wen Caishang raised an eyebrow and sneered, then picked up another pebble with her fingertips, thinking, "You've ruined my fun, you clay figurine, your eyes are unclean, I'll destroy them." She flicked the pebble lightly at the other eye.
Li Xian felt a slight chill: "Madam's methods are still so ruthless." Not wanting to cause trouble, he took out a silver coin from his pocket and tossed it, knocking away Wen Caishang's stone. The coin, having lost its momentum, landed right in the farmer's hand.
The farmer, his eyes bleeding, was terrified. But seeing the silver coming at him, his fear vanished, and he ran away with the silver in his pocket. Wen Caishang sneered, "If you won't cut someone else's eyes for me, I'll do it myself. Why are you stopping me? Are you closer to that farmer than to me?"
Li Xian said, "I don't want to cause trouble. If you blind him, his screams will shake the heavens, and his wife and children will definitely come looking for him. What will we do then? We can't stay here anymore."
Wen Caishang said, "What's there to be afraid of? If they dare to make things difficult, I'll cripple their eyes one by one and turn this Peace Village into a village of blind men. There are so many villages in the world, we can just find another one. As long as you and I are alright, that's all that matters."
Li Xian sighed inwardly, "The lady has already reverted to her ruthless ways as soon as she regained her strength. I wonder if she will be any more lenient with me when she has fully recovered her power." He resolved to flee afterward.
Knowing Li Xian's temperament well, unlike her, Wen Caishang spoke softly, "Are you angry because I was too harsh? I was targeting them, not you. I'll thank you properly when I'm better." Remembering Wen Caishang's methods, Li Xian wanted to take this opportunity to "bully the weak" and teach her a lesson. Wen Caishang's beautiful eyes sparkled; though she scolded Li Xian for being disrespectful, she clearly liked her.
at night.
Li Xian secretly lurked to the farmer's house and eavesdropped: "You damned man, how did you get so badly injured? The doctor said there's no hope for your eyes!"
"Oh dear, what bad luck! A young couple came to our village, didn't they? They're quite young, but the man doesn't farm and the woman doesn't weave. I went over to take a look out of curiosity, and then a stone hit my eye! It hurts so much!"
"I told you not to meddle! I think you just wanted to see if someone's wife was pretty, didn't you? You lecherous bastard, don't I know you? You deserve it! But it's a bit too much, a perfectly good eye, ruined like this."
"You know what, even though I didn't see her face, her voice was like a fairy's voice, hehe."
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After eavesdropping for a while, he suddenly heard the candlelight go out and the rustling sound of clothes being undressed. Li Xian muttered, "Good heavens, injured like this, still doing manual labor. Working day and night, you must be exhausted." Not wanting to watch any longer, he used his lightness skill to leave.
The tenth day has passed in the blink of an eye.
Wen Caishang's qi and blood circulated smoothly, and she was able to sit up. She sat cross-legged in the room, her long hair flowing... but then falling down.
She murmured, "What a powerful Gu worm! I had just accumulated a wisp of internal energy when it was sucked away."
Li Xian had a clear objective: to hide in Heshi Village for two reasons: to wait for Wen Caichang to recover from her injuries, and to spend time planning a hypothetical route.
Wen Caishang's injuries were difficult to heal, but the force in her fingers was gradually dissipating. She was gradually able to protect herself.
Li Xian relaxed and mingled with the villagers, inquiring about rumors from near and far. Sure enough, he learned that there was a "Fuhua Trading Company" in the area.
Merchants travel long distances to trade and exchange goods. The Fuhua Trading Company mainly traded silk and shoes to the south, with its trade routes reaching as far as the southern border. The impoverished Chengdu Plain was a frequent stop on their route.
The road conditions along the way are naturally very clear.
In the past few days, Li Xian frequently visited the merchant guild. He entertained guests with drinks, made friends, and cultivated good relationships with other merchants through his refined manners.
When asked about his exploits in the south, the merchants boasted and joked, offering various accounts: encountering demons, killing bandits, fighting wicked merchants, breaking through illusions, and so on.
It was truly dramatic and full of suspense, incredibly exciting. The truth and the fiction were indistinguishable.
...
Rise at the crowing of the rooster and sleep at the sound of frogs.
We sleep together at night and play together during the day.
That night, the two slept in each other's arms, and Li Xian took the opportunity to ask, "Madam, why do I feel my body getting heavier and heavier?"
Wen Caishang said, "You're showing signs of reaching the second realm of martial arts!"
"Where is that melodious celestial music?" Li Xian asked.
“Not bad,” Wen Caishang said. “The melodious fairy music… Tai Su refers to the bone structure. The second realm of martial arts is related to human bones. You consume the essence of heaven and earth, and your physique is undergoing a transformation, gradually moving inward.”
The so-called "ethereal melody" is actually the sound produced when the bones have undergone a certain degree of transformation and become extraordinary, colliding with each other. It is roughly like the light sound of a bell.
"But people are different, and there will always be subtle differences."
Li Xian said, "So that's how it is. The bones are undergoing a transformation, which is why the body suddenly feels heavy. The bones collide with each other, producing a clear, ringing sound, which is the 'ethereal celestial music.' This sound can disturb one's thoughts?"
Wen Caishang said, "Of course, with careful study, there are many wonderful applications. Some martial arts schools and techniques have developed based on this."
“Su Qiuwu, Li Quan, and Zhao Zhiyuan are all skilled in using melodious fairy music. But you are not at a high enough level to see through it. In your eyes, it is just an ordinary move, a punch, or a thrust, but in reality, it contains extremely profound martial arts principles.”
Li Xian felt greatly pleased and asked, "That's it, how come martial artists of this level can turn into water upon contact with it?"
Wen Caishang said, "Of course..." Remembering Li Xian's roundabout comparison of her to a wild boar, her temper flared up, and she said, "I won't tell you. Figure it out yourself. Or you can beg me."
Li Xian laughed and said, "I don't need to ask anyone for help. I have my own way of interrogating you." Wen Caishang panicked and saw her feet being lifted up and her soles being tickled.
Half an hour later, Wen Caishang begged for mercy repeatedly and told the whole truth.
It turns out that... the way of the martial artist is like heaven and earth. The two realms of martial arts have begun to emerge, and thus they have gone through a process of "turbid settling and clearing".
Upon falling into the water, the martial artist's body became unsteady, and the turbid energy within him sank to the bottom. The other force dragged the martial artist's body down into the lake.
No matter what swimming techniques are used, they are difficult to resist.
In water, even the most agile martial arts are useless. Unable to swim, unable to fly… with nowhere to gain leverage, one can only drown.
Therefore... it turns into mud when it enters the water, becoming a clay bodhisattva.
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After that day, Li Xian tried to produce "ethereal fairy music" and gradually was able to emit subtle, unusual sounds. The human body has 206 bones. Each bone can produce unusual sounds when rubbed, collided, or lightly touched at its joints.
This "ethereal, otherworldly music" contains profound knowledge. In combat, the movements of the body produce various strange sounds, subtly striking the opponent without their awareness. It is incredibly powerful!
Li Xian felt as if he had entered a new world. Overjoyed, as he danced with his sword, amidst the hazy fairy mist and the "ethereal fairy music," something inexplicable seemed to happen.
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