Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King-Chapter 358 - 277: Yield to Fate, Don Turbid Garb, Li Xian’s Uniqueness Reveals Its Edge (Part 2)

Chapter 358: Chapter 277: Yield to Fate, Don Turbid Garb, Li Xian’s Uniqueness Reveals Its Edge (Part 2)

Therefore, the "Flying Serpent Hand" aims to be more sinister and venomous, attacking when least expected, catching the enemy off guard. Li Xian, however, performed this technique with a swift and agile flair, exuding the majesty of a "Python."

Though it deviates from the original martial arts principles, it adds his own unique touch.

Suddenly, he saw before him "flower bees" and "flower butterflies" dancing in the air. Li Xian laughed, "Let me try this move!" He twirled his hands towards the sky, casually manipulating the Pure Gang Qi Clothing surrounding him, which suddenly acted like a large cloth sack, enveloping the flower bees and butterflies.

They could not fly out and were quite anxious.

Li Xian laughed heartily, filled with joy. Then he spread open the Pure Gang Qi Clothing, and the flower bees and butterflies scattered in all directions. Li Xian smiled, "Trying to escape?" With playful curiosity, he leaped from petal to petal, his figure darting through the air.

He struck out with both hands.

[You captured bees and caught butterflies, Flying Serpent Hand skill level +4]

[You captured bees and caught butterflies, Flying Serpent Hand skill level +5]

...

The scattered bees and butterflies were all caught again. Li Xian repeatedly played for more than a dozen times, and the flower bees and butterflies lay exhausted in his palms. He also felt tired, so he finally released them back to nature.

In the flower patches, there were many venomous bees. But he wore the "Pure Gang Qi Clothing," so every time a bee sting approached his skin by half a millimeter, an invisible thin film blocked it entirely.

With a slight shake of his body, the venomous bees fell like rain, dazed and paralyzed. Li Xian wandered through the flower clusters, attracting pollen all over, yet not a single bee bite.

He practiced until noon, with the scorching sun hanging high. The intense summer heat bore down on him, making Li Xian parched and weary, so he stepped out of the narrow path of the flower valley.

He exhaled a breath of fresh air, blowing away the pollen and wiping off the sweat. Feeling refreshed, he hurried back to the Peach Blossom Town.

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The grand gathering of the Flower Cage Sect was approaching. Heroes and talents from all directions gathered at the headquarters of the Water Altar. Among the elites, four stood out: Ding Zelin, Wang Changjiang, Wolf Saber, and Bao Zhixian.

In Peach Blossom Town, a gambling event had already been set up, and the topic was quite lively.

Li Xian, in a good mood, returned from martial arts practice and rewarded himself at an inn. He ordered some drinks and dishes, including a plate of fried bee pupae.

He drank and ate, regaining his energy.

The scenery from the second floor of the inn was pleasant, allowing him to see the sea of flowers on the island. By this time, the inn was full, occupied by disciples of the Flower Cage Sect.

They conversed with one another:

"This gathering is really grandiose."

"Indeed, our Flower Cage Sect was once scattered and fragmented. Although we have many disciples, most are a motley crowd. We know this is true, but it’s always displeasing to hear."

"Hmph, talking about reputation alone, our Flower Cage Sect is a first-rate sect. Haha, those disciples of the great sects, usually looking down on others with their noses in the air, can be so arrogant. But if they fall into our ways, the men can be killed with a single slash, and the women tied up in a five-flower tie. No matter how noble their birth or how skilled their methods, it’s all in vain."

"Hahaha, there’s some truth to that. No matter what sect prodigy or noble young lady they are... If we set our sights on them, let’s see what they can do."

"Exactly, are we supposed to fight them one-on-one? Hahaha."

Several people drank the peach blossom brew, clearly a bit intoxicated. Li Xian smiled silently, continuing to eat and drink, eavesdropping on the casual chatter.

"Tell me... Our Flower Cage Sect hasn’t held a gathering in years. Suddenly, we’re hosting one with such rich rewards, what’s going on?"

"Regarding this matter, I’ve heard a few things."

"Oh, Brother Liu, please speak quickly."

The Liu-named Flower Thief shook his head and said:

"It is said... Our Flower Cage Sect is planning a major move, hence this gathering to boost morale! While we have many disciples, they are too disorganized."

"Among our peers, there isn’t a single one worth bragging about, comparable to those from the major sects. In this increasingly chaotic world, our Flower Cage Sect has repeatedly been encircled and suppressed. If we remain this lax, we could face disaster one day."

"Therefore, our Flower Cage Sect intends to change the sect rules. By gathering the disciples through this event, we aim to inspire the young talents with martial exchanges. Secondly, to summon disciples back to the Water Altar, fearing there might be important announcements."

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Li Xian nodded slightly. In this increasingly chaotic world, as the Dynasty declines. The disorganized Flower Cage aims to consolidate strength in preparation for worldly impact, indeed quite natural.

"In such a great era, who isn’t a mere speck of dust? With my unique rebirth appearance, Pure Gang Qi Clothing... I should train diligently. To protect myself thoroughly, and also protect my younger brother..."

He thought of the most important people in his life. His younger brother apprenticed under Fu Haoran, receiving the protection of the sect and fortune, thus needing no worry from him. Although Gu Wanjun looked down on him, she treated his younger brother well, considering him a sect disciple.

He also recalled that lady in the white dress, delicate yet charming, the dignified yet ruthless Wen Caishang... Although they had once shared affections. If there was true affection, why did she have him gouged out his eyes?

Thinking of this moment.

He suddenly felt alone in the vast world.

He drank several jars of wine, slightly intoxicated, and thought cheerfully, "In this world, even if no one looks up to me, I live for myself."

"No matter about anything else."

He continued to drink and ordered several more jars. Actually, though Wen Caishang wished to gouge out his eyes, it’s not that he wasn’t hurt, just no time to be hurt.

After eating and drinking his fill, he put down his wine bowl, ready to pay and leave. Suddenly, he heard a commotion in the crowd as a sedan chair passed along the stone street.

The red sedan was eye-catching.

The sedan carriers were four women, their hair in similar styles. The sedan was open, revealing the scene inside. A gentle young lord lay sprawled inside, holding a beautiful woman in his arms.

The Flower Cage Sect disciples whispered among themselves, "It’s Ding Zelin... he’s really come. Looks like we’ll have quite a show at this gathering."

"It is said that he and that Wang Changjiang have a grudge over a beauty. They usually compete openly and covertly; meeting at this gathering, won’t they fight to the death?"

"This guy is handsome. I heard that recently, he exchanged ten taels of merit silver for the ’Nao Nao Hand.’"