Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King-Chapter 237 - 227: Capturing the Lady Alive, Beauty in Distress

Chapter 237: Chapter 227: Capturing the Lady Alive, Beauty in Distress

Wen Caishang always looked down on the Four Heroes of Taixin, secretly hating why she hadn’t fought to wound and pursue them back then. Recalling today’s encounter, she couldn’t help but show a sorrowful expression: "I secretly schemed for Earth Radiance, and finally reaped the bitter fruit. Every decision I made seemed to push me into the abyss."

"In such a situation, I’m afraid I’ll truly fall here. My death would at least be straightforward, sparing me from their humiliation."

Suddenly, she raised her longsword and slashed at her neck.

The Tiger was filled with anger yet to be vented. Seeing Wen Caishang about to commit suicide, he felt both joy and fear. Joy because this woman had reached her breaking point, and fear that if Wen Caishang died now, life would lose its thrill.

Amidst a whirl of thoughts, he shouted: "Subdue her!"

Ignoring the danger, both man and tiger leaped to snatch the sword. A sharp glint appeared in Wen Caishang’s eyes, her sorrowful expression vanished, and she laughed coldly: "You fool, how could I, Wen Caishang, commit suicide? You’ve underestimated me; you’ll lose your life for this!"

She reversed the sword blade, turning it into a killing strike aimed at the Tiger.

At this time, Wen Caishang’s sword technique had no Inner Qi, and its power was only a tenth of usual. However, her swordplay was intricate and swift, capable of piercing through with precision, using skill to counter strength. Combined with the unmatched sharpness of the White Snake Sword.

The Tiger’s heart quivered; he cursed inwardly: "Enchantress, I’ve fallen for your trick again!" He used the "Monument-breaking Iron Hand" to parry, his arms like black steel, resembling profound iron.

Wen Caishang laughed coldly, her sword as nimble as a snake, evading the iron hands, first severing the Tiger Beast’s front paws, then slashing toward his neck in one fluid motion.

The Dog shouted: "Enchantress, watch my finger!" Riding a strange dog, he struck with both fingers.

It turned out his thoughts were no different from the Tiger’s. Wen Caishang, a peerless beauty, dying like this could indeed avenge them, but inside him was an indescribable dissatisfaction.

He charged in at the same time.

Without any Inner Qi, and suffering from multiple injuries, Wen Caishang was hard-pressed to respond. Her shoulder was hit by the pointing fingers, and her arms instantly went numb. She suddenly felt a strong Inner Qi invading her body, blocking her acupuncture points, sealing her meridians.

"You vile bandits, you intend to capture me alive!" Wen Caishang, enraged, bit her silver teeth and cursed, "Looking for death!" Using what mobility she had left, she reversed her sword for a counter-stab.

With a pffft, it pierced through the chest. It cut through his heart vessels, but without Inner Qi to deliver a killing shock. The Dog withdrew, narrowly escaping death, his heart lingering with fear.

Wen Caishang squinted her eyes slightly, evenly distributed the weight of the rain and dew, and with a flick of the White Snake Sword, its blade extended several feet, wounding the Tiger as well. After executing the move, her brows furrowed tightly, her face pale, feeling her shoulder heavy, and her body unable to move.

A precarious duel.

Yet she failed to kill anyone.

After a moment, the Dog laughed in surprise: "Great, great, my effort to strike you wasn’t in vain. The dignified Lady Zhe Jian has truly been captured alive by my four brothers."

He laughed heartily: "Brother Tiger, she has been hit by my ’Bone Marrow Stabilizing Finger,’ and cannot easily move. Hahaha, quickly tie her up, and we can humiliate her to our heart’s content!"

"Damn it!" Wen Caishang struggled.

Bones, acupuncture points, meridians... all were bound by a strong Inner Qi. She was frozen in place, unable to move. She knew the technique to release the finger hold, but with her Inner Qi depleted, she couldn’t execute it.

"Ladies and gentlemen of the past."

Li Xian suddenly spoke, his voice low.

"Who!" The place was in complete disarray, very tragic indeed.

The Deer was already dead, the Python was boneless, the Tiger and the Dog were near death. Wen Caishang was severely injured and unable to move.

Li Xian said, "I am a disciple of Sword Rain Tower, named Lin Li."

The sky had already darkened by this time.

Li Xian, hidden in the dark, had been observing for a long time. The five people fought ferociously, with horrifying casualties. They had completely forgotten about him.

During the intense fight earlier, Li Xian pretended to escape, running far away, unnoticed for a long time.

Li Xian thought: "I’ll first pretend to be a disciple of the Sword Rain Tower; if I can deceive them, all the better. If I’m discovered, I’ll pursue other options."

He smeared his face black. Dressed in the attire of the Sword Rain Tower disciples, he carried the sword on his back. Using the twilight for cover, he indeed bore a resemblance.

Returning boldly, masquerading openly. A hastily made plan, full of flaws, but no one noticed.

"Pah!"

The Tiger angrily said: "You bunch of bastards, you said you would assist, yet no one showed their face. The four of us brothers fought life and death, and now you want to pick the fruits of our labor? No way!"

Li Xian thought: "So they were here for an ambush, having already planned, but Sword Rain Tower didn’t show up. It seems the Sword-Seeking Alliance has its own calculations, not entirely harmonious." He said: "You misunderstood, sir!"

"Sword Rain Tower had no such intention; I have always admired the seniors. Now that this wicked woman has been caught by you seniors, the credit unquestionably belongs to you."

"Sword Rain Tower dare not claim it!"

"I, Lin Li, must congratulate the two of you; after today, your fame will spread far and wide!"

"Which Jianghu master would dare not to look at you with new admiration?"

The Tiger and the Dog were greatly pleased, their spirits lifted, both thinking: "Brother Deer, Brother Python, your deaths were not in vain."

The Tiger laughed aloud: "No more talk of the Four Heroes of Taixin; from now on, there are only the Twin Heroes of Taixin!"

"You call yourselves brothers, yet the camaraderie seems rather thin," Li Xian silently critiqued.

Li Xian said: "But this enchantress has unfathomable means, with deep grievances against us. Who knows what hidden tricks she has? You need to capture her swiftly before the dust settles!"

"You make sense!" The Tiger said.

Li Xian said: "Sword Rain Tower has specially crafted some ropes; please use them to bind her! Complete the final step, and henceforth Jianghu will have no Lady Zhe Jian, only the Twin Heroes of Taixin, acclaimed and respected far and wide."

"Honestly, when I was at the Sword Rain Tower, I often heard the elders there talk about the Four Geniuses of Taixin. However, their evaluations were somewhat biased and prejudiced. Until today, my impression of the two seniors was quite average. But at this moment, with such an achievement, it is enough to dispel any doubt!"

The Tiger and Dog nodded, feeling very satisfied, "Hmph, that Su Qiuyu elder of yours, supposedly came to assist but never showed up. In the end, none of the youths could see through it clearly."

The Tiger’s eyes flashed, muttering, "This woman is too powerful, even though she can’t move, who knows if she has any tricks left. This kid is ideal, let him bind her, and act as our scapegoat."

Then he said, "Boy, go tie up that woman."

"Once accomplished, capturing Wen Caishang alive will count as your achievement. Such a beauty, do you wish to enjoy her fragrance?"

Li Xian hurriedly replied, "To be honest with the two seniors, I indeed...quite do."

"Hahaha!" The Dog said, "A good man should be frank. If you said you didn’t want to, I would actually look down on you."

"Go on, tie up this wicked woman well. After we two are done having fun, you’ll naturally have a chance to enjoy some pleasure too."

"Dare you!" Wen Caishang was extremely angry, thinking, "These two beasts already consider me their possession, distributing me at will. I... I... right now truly have no means, could it be that I really have to..."

Pupils tremble, losing strength, unable to maintain composure and calm.

"Hahaha, what is there not to dare?" The Tiger laughed heartily, "The esteemed Lady Zhe Jian, reduced to such a state, it must be quite a remarkable event!"

Shouted, "Boy, hurry up and go!"

Li Xian feigned anxiety and hesitation. The Dog urged, cursing, "You coward, if you don’t go, I’ll split you!"

Li Xian said, "Alright then, I’ll go now." Holding the Silk Rope. The Tiger laughed, "I need to see your skill, you must be extremely careful, this demon woman needs to be tied immobile."

Li Xian said, "I will do my best." Slowly walked over.

Wen Caishang stood still, her body trembling slightly, feeling helpless. Li Xian sighed, "Even a lady is human, falling into a desperate situation, naturally would feel fear."

Wen Caishang couldn’t turn around, with Li Xian behind her, she couldn’t see him, spitefully cursed, "You brat, dare you touch me even a little, I’ll have you killed!"

Li Xian stroked the rope, about to touch Wen Caishang. Suddenly, she saw a slight movement in her sleeve. Li Xian’s heart chilled, nearly dying: "I suddenly appeared, even fooled the lady. She wants to call upon the silkworm to bite me."

"The Tiger and Dog are foolish and reckless, fooled by me, as expected. The lady is wise and strategic..."

"In the end, she only trusts herself, measuring others by herself, thus subconsciously ignoring that I would come to save her. Or perhaps...in her urgent plight, she couldn’t care less about my life."

Li Xian dared not touch her, first flung the Silk Rope, wrapping Wen Caishang’s wrist. Wen Caishang angrily thought, "This brat is cautious, could he have discovered the Ancestral Silkworm?", then froze, feeling her wrist slick, the rope feeling much like Silk Rope.

It dawned on her, "I was too anxious to see, I didn’t even think of this part. This Sword Rain Tower brat is actually Li Xian in disguise!"

She restrained her killing intent, feeling faintly relieved, retracting the Ancestral Silkworm into her sleeve. Li Xian already knew the two had recognized each other. With Tiger and Dog eyeing them fiercely, it was difficult to deceive them. Li Xian dutifully tied and captured, fastening her hands behind her back, binding her wrists together.

Li Xian said, "Nice figure, nice figure." Fumbling freely. Wen Caishang was greatly annoyed, yet knew Li Xian intentionally lowered their guard.

Blushing, cooperated cursing, "You rascal, dare you touch me!? If you dare touch me, I shall chop off your hand at once!"

Li Xian’s hands continued, "Hmph, you demon woman, captured alive by two seniors, yet you still dare to bully me? How dare I not touch you!"

Wen Caishang’s chest heaved, already lost composure, unsure if Li Xian was acting or genuine, feeling slightly angry: "Brazen, do you wish to die!"

Li Xian said, "Demon woman, with your great ability, now you still need to comply!"

Wen Caishang angrily said, "You... scoundrel! Villain!" She knew it was a pretense, but truly felt Li Xian at this moment already beyond her control. Amidst performance, part acting, part truth.

Li Xian said, "Looks like I need to make you aware of my strength."

"Ah! Be gentler."

"Hmph, you demon woman, gentle so you can go out and harm others?"

...

...

The Dog and Tiger listened, utterly enthralled, blood pumping.

Li Xian raised and lowered the rope, intertwined and bound, without ambiguity.

Wen Caishang both angry and ashamed, clothed in Silk Clothing, though accustomed. Yet being captured, it was the first time. Heart full of humiliation and helplessness, frightened and uncertain. Long gone are the former days, yet added a few unique charms.

Specifically acted with Li Xian, blending real and fake, cheeks flushed red.

Not long, Wen Caishang’s wrists, ankle were tightly bound, Silk Rope dense around her body, held by Li Xian.

Li Xian said, "Two seniors, the demon woman is already tied up."

"Good, good!" The two exclaimed happily.

Li Xian said, "It seems that the two seniors are quite injured, ahead is a big city. Why not enter the city first, find an inn and rest?"

"Then the seniors can enjoy this woman well, and after satisfying your needs, I hope you’ll grant some leftovers, to allow me some enjoyment too."

Wen Caishang frowned, greatly displeased, Li Xian’s words were highly disrespectful, suddenly thinking, "If what Li Xian said is true, I...I would really be hopeless!" Heart was anxious.

The Tiger and Dog were initially very hesitant but seeing Wen Caishang’s fearful expression, decidedly genuine, nodded laughingly, "Let’s go!"

The Tiger’s legs were severed, the Tiger Beast dead, only able to walk on hands, upside down. The Dog’s heart damaged, injuries gruesome, steps wobbly.

Li Xian held Wen Caishang, leading the way.