Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King-Chapter 235 - 226: Fallen Into Dire Straits! Li Xian Rises

Chapter 235: Chapter 226: Fallen Into Dire Straits! Li Xian Rises

Wen Caishang hesitated for a moment, then said: "Enter the city."

Li Xian steered the carriage onto the main avenue, traveled seven or eight miles, and saw a towering city wall. Several zhang high, the plaque read "Gray Cloud City" in three characters.

This place is still within "Yu Nan Dao · Huashui Prefecture".

The city bustling, tall buildings stand in numbers. Night had already fallen, with flickering lights.

The inn was clean and orderly.

Li Xian arranged accommodation, realizing he had spent all his silver, leaving only a few broken silver pieces, pondering: "This wandering on the Jianghu truly burns silver quickly. It’s only been a few days since travel began, and tens of silver liang have been spent."

"Need to ask the lady for some funds, there’s a money shop in this city. Obtaining some money will also make travel much more convenient."

However, he saw Wen Caishang’s face dark, seemingly troubled. Several times she wanted to speak, yet remained silent.

Staying as a guest.

Wen Caishang’s Qi Lake was vast. Her talent and martial arts skills were extremely high, and the martial arts she had learned were many. Over time, her Qi Lake naturally far exceeded others. But after being entangled by the Qi-Eating Gu, her Inner Qi had already been reduced by twenty percent.

Qi and strength complement each other.

With an empty Qi Lake, she often experienced fatigue and weakened condition. Wen Caishang traveled by boat and carriage, already feeling quite exhausted. It was now mid to late February, though winter had passed, spring came slowly, yet the residual cold still lingered.

The cold seeped into her heart. Wen Caishang sat cross-legged, brows furrowed, contemplating a strategy:

"In the current situation, anger is useless. My Inner Qi is exhausted and difficult to restore. The Qi-Eating Gu is not completely unbearable, but I currently lack the conditions to resolve it."

"Besides, with empty Inner Qi, the injuries in my body will inevitably worsen. The five major sects plotted to kill me at the Dragon Appreciation Banquet. It seems they don’t know the location of Yihetang Manor. I must escape their assassination attempts while keeping my purpose secret."

"Otherwise, they will take over my manor first. Without my treasure as assistance, it will be very troublesome."

"For now, follow the city, kill a few more people to intimidate, then hide my presence, avoiding their sharp edge. Since I started with my studies and achievements, when have I been so unkempt? The plot to steal Earth Radiance invites calamity; indeed, it’s not just empty talk."

Clear thoughts settled her mind slightly.

Suddenly she heard knocking at the door outside: "Madam, here is a bowl of hot soup, would you like to try it?"

Wen Caishang’s brows furrowed slightly, gazing at the shadow on the door, "Although I know Li Xian’s background and his temperament, he has never truly faced despair within his life. How can one truly understand his mind through mere speculation? This matter must be hidden from him."

Sitting upright, she said: "Bring the hot soup."

Li Xian brought in the hot soup. Wen Caishang slightly nodded, signaling Li Xian to leave. Li Xian wanted to mention the "silver" matter but couldn’t speak, and immediately left the room.

Wen Caishang sat cross-legged in the room, the window slightly open, the surroundings were cold, suddenly feeling extremely lonely.

Throughout her life, she had many admirers, many who were loyal... but never truly had anyone enter her heart. Previously having brief entanglement with Li Xian, and even a slight affection arose, but mostly it was appreciating her prized possessions.

Though there were sentiments and desires, they were absolutely not irreplaceable.

With diminished strength and captured in a prison, a sense of estrangement emerged. Her mind constantly calculating, now in a dangerous situation, truly left somewhat at a loss. This feeling became more apparent.

Li Xian sensed it, assuming the lady must meet a great difficulty and be hiding something important.

A moment later, he smiled with understanding, Li Xian thought: "To me, the lady is just like the Sinking River Sword to me. I admire the sword’s sharp edge, but when the sword breaks, I don’t feel saddened."

"I owe the lady some kindness, but I have no qualms with sentiment."

"Oh well, I had expected this journey to be perilous. We shall see what comes."

Li Xian, naturally optimistic, returned to his room to practice martial arts for half an hour, accumulating Skill Level, then went to bed to rest, gather strength.

The next day.

Li Xian opened the window, observing the surroundings. He wondered: "Strange, today there’s no one surrounding, angrily cursing the witch, the beast." Witch is cursing Wen Caishang, beast is cursing Li Xian.

The wind was calm.

Li Xian knew the situation wasn’t favorable, but being naturally optimistic, he accepted what came.

Seeing no unusual situation, he ordered two bowls of hot porridge, some pickled vegetables and tofu, to experience the local customs. After eating and drinking, the streets were already filled with pedestrians.

Coming and going, bustling.

Li Xian sighed: "Chased along the way, every city we reach, it’s just a brief stop. After staying one night in an inn, we immediately leave. We ended up missing a lot of different landscapes."

After organizing the carriage, Li Xian went upstairs to call Wen Caishang. As he pushed open the door, he saw her exhaustion flash by, seemingly not having slept the previous night.

Li Xian asked: "Madam, did you not rest well last night?"

Wen Caishang looked back, somewhat coldly saying: "Don’t ask too much." Then she got on the carriage.

She inspected herself internally, the Qi Lake was reduced by another twenty percent. This trend was increasingly difficult to control, with a quickening pace. Wen Caishang rubbed her brow, suppressing fatigue, softly said: "Little Immortal, let’s go."

Li Xian grasped the reins, gave a shout, and headed for the south gate.

Taking the main road, the water transport was accessible, situated in a prosperous area, cities connected, after traveling about ten miles out of the city, faintly seeing the outline of a large city.

Whenever Li Xian saw the vastness of heaven and earth, he couldn’t help but feel inspired. But noticing Wen Caishang’s worries inevitably affected him, causing his mood to sink.

That evening. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

At sunset, the outline of the large city gradually became clear.

Li Xian supported himself on a cool mat, gazed at the imposing city gate. Suddenly, he frowned, seeing four figures standing high at the gate, watching closely, and thought: "It’s the Four Heroes of Tai Xin again, last time they were defeated by the lady and fled miserably, how come they’ve returned so quickly?"

Li Xian informed Wen Caishang. Wen Caishang frowned, a cold look in her eyes, palm slightly sweaty.

Still several miles away.

Tiger shouted loudly: "That witch, we meet again!" Despite the great distance, the voice shook the surroundings.

Wen Caishang’s eyes showed killing intent, she lifted the carriage curtain, concentrated her Qi and said: "Last time I spared you four lives, and now you come seeking death, do you think I’m easy to talk to?"