Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King

Chapter 595 - 336: Completely Subdued, Truth Revealed, Shijie Embarrassed, Madam’s Reward

Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King

Chapter 595 - 336: Completely Subdued, Truth Revealed, Shijie Embarrassed, Madam’s Reward

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Chapter 595: Chapter 336: Completely Subdued, Truth Revealed, Shijie Embarrassed, Madam’s Reward

Li Xian said, "I know this, I’ve seen a similar courtyard scene while wandering around before."

Wen Caishang replied, "I think you actually don’t know. Pretending to understand." She gently pushed him with her delicate fingers, her gaze full of allure, and continued, "Martial Arts are the same way. If one suddenly gains mastery over powerful Martial Arts, it seems like a good thing, but it actually harbors hidden dangers. Even families renowned for Martial Arts, those with abundant resources, don’t have descendants who naturally possess advanced skills. Everyone must endure, build upon their families, and accumulate contributions to truly earn advanced Martial Arts."

Li Xian said, "So that’s how it is." But in his heart, he thought, "The prominent families indeed have these rules, but the lady’s intentions with me may not be the same."

She complained, "You were criticizing me before for not teaching you swordsmanship. You even went off to secretly learn someone else’s swordsmanship." She seemed quite upset about this matter.

Li Xian wiped his sweat slightly and said, "Don’t be angry, ma’am. I apologize to you."

Wen Caishang said, "Alright, let’s talk about this later. I have a benefit for you." She pointed to the giant stone blocking the view and said, "With this stone blocking the way, visitors must walk around it, observing the sights step by step, slowly experiencing the mental realm within."

Wen Caishang continued, "The tomb owner set up this scenery, indicating that after the tomb was built, he lived here for a long time, occasionally enjoying the garden."

Li Xian, having faced many dangers on his journey, asked curiously, "Why would he stay here for a while?"

Wen Caishang explained, "This burial site is from the Nanyang Period, belonging to the later ruler of a small country called ’You Country,’ namely ’King Nankui Du Gu Boyuan.’ There’s very little historical record about this person, but by chance, I read the ’Southern Secret Scripture,’ and learned more than most people."

Li Xian flattered her, "Ma’am, you’re formidable. Anyone who has your support would understand both ancient and present worlds, leaving no mysteries untold." Wen Caishang laughed and scolded, "Keep sucking up, and I won’t continue telling you."

She continued, "Du Gu Boyuan faced the destruction of his country at three years old, and the territory was annexed by another small country. Although termed ’small country’ in records, its territory covered the area of a prefecture, not really small. Du Gu Boyuan aimed to restore his country but was unsuccessful in doing so; however, he made a name for himself in the Jianghu."

"Martial Artists are strong and can only broaden their own abilities, extend their lifespans, but they are of no use to governance or the people. Du Gu Boyuan, despite having considerable ability, was ultimately limited and couldn’t restore his country. Due to obsession, instead of living freely, he descended into madness, reducing his lifespan."

"Knowing he couldn’t become emperor in his lifetime, he plotted to become emperor after death, using his lifetime’s savings here. Before he died, he sought the ’Nine Orifice Dragon Heart Acupoint’ to craft the burial site. He was indeed capable, and upon finding the acupoint, he built a martial arts estate above the ground, secretly gathering craftsmen to construct this tomb."

"There’s a location here storing tens of thousands of Corpse Soldiers. They were refined using special medicated baths, capable of moving and fighting enemies. Presumably, he thought that as an emperor, how could he be without an army? So he secretly arranged this. If I’m not mistaken, those Corpse Soldiers were recruited from his former citizens, either fooled or captured. This tomb took decades to build, slowly accumulating Corpse Soldiers, eventually becoming formidable."

Li Xian suddenly understood, saying, "He didn’t expect his Corpse Soldiers to be coveted by successors."

Wen Caishang laughed, "Although clever, you got this part wrong. He actually hoped for his Corpse Soldiers to be used by successors. To control them, one needs his old country’s tiger talisman. Holding the tiger talisman makes one his general. If they really establish a realm, in his eyes, it’s expanding territories for him. Thus, the tiger talisman was placed with the Corpse Soldiers and was taken by He Wentian."

"He Wentian nourished the corpses with blood to strengthen the Corpse Soldiers; Du Gu Boyuan tacitly approved this. If he didn’t mean for it, the place storing corpses would be hidden deeper, and how could He Wentian discover it?"

Li Xian understood, "So that’s why." Wen Caishang continued, "Yet neither Du Gu Boyuan nor He Wentian had much vision. Mere Corpse Soldiers, already deceased, know no pain or fear but surpass ordinary armies. If faced with truly powerful forces like the Great Wu Dynasty’s Canglong Army or Hongshen Army, they’d be wiped out instantly; a thousand soldiers could defeat these tens of thousands of Corpse Soldiers. Relying on Corpse Soldiers for success is just wishful dreaming."

Li Xian asked, "Ma’am, what is the situation with this bell sound? Do you know?"

Wen Caishang was silent for a while, then speculated, "There’s a rumor that Du Gu Boyuan practiced a mystical skill called ’Only I have a Heart Skill,’ where the heart’s sound can disrupt others’ Martial Arts. He presumably practiced this skill before dying, and the heart’s sound reverberation had a profound impact on the Nine Orifice Dragon Heart Acupoint. Being extremely suitable with this place, the Martial Arts evolution has persisted, growing stronger over thousands of years, far exceeding Du Gu Boyuan’s lifetime."

"When I activated the heart chamber, it caused this underground acupoint to pulse. Equivalent to the Nine Orifice Dragon Heart Acupoint executing ’Only I have a Heart Skill,’ as if the natural landform performed ’Martial Arts,’ with greater power, and because we are within the heart chamber, it’s naturally harder to resist."

Wen Caishang moved swiftly through the tomb, her skirt fluttering, fragrance wafting through the air, finally returning to the main hall. Its structure was complex, but having faced numerous dangers, the peril had diminished.

Wen Caishang led Li Xian to the "Palace of Rest," taking the "Golden Dragon Stone Pillow" and "Nine Dragons Body Covering Quilt," the most precious items with many wonderful uses.

Then to the study, obtaining "Fine Tip Brush," "Xuan Luo Paper," and other items. Others, if unaware of their value, would pass by without recognizing their rarity. Traversing several locations, encountering collections, rare treasures, and tools.

Finally arriving at a dark room, she stood outside the door and said, "Mr. Li La, I know your intentions. The greatest opportunity in this tomb lies here. In the future, just listen to me carefully; good opportunities and treasures will never be scarce for you."

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