Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King-Chapter 343 - 273: Liuli’s Despair, The Third Trait! Muddy Robe Predestined, Nine Types of Muddy Robe_4

Chapter 343: Chapter 273: Liuli’s Despair, The Third Trait! Muddy Robe Predestined, Nine Types of Muddy Robe_4

She was by no means selfless, regretting at this moment that she gave the chance to escape to Bian Qiaoqiao. Thinking of the future, Bian Qiaoqiao might break free and ascend, returning to Daoxuan Mountain as an esteemed disciple. But her own fate was fraught with hardships, uncertain of where to go, and at the mercy of others’ whims.

Tears flowed uncontrollably, an overwhelming sense of sorrow and melancholy.

Bian Qiaoqiao fled eastward. She soon reached a long, narrow path. She steeled herself, indifferent to everything else, and continued her escape east.

Her speed was incredibly fast, her heart full of tension, sweat pouring from her palms and soles. The mechanisms of the ship’s path were complex; escaping by heading east alone was nearly impossible. Nangong Liuli’s powers were hampered, the technique "Hundred Twists of Soft Intestines" truly held three layers of Palm Force.

This referred to three "ways of adapting to mechanisms." But the complexity of the mechanisms was overwhelming, expecting Bian Qiaoqiao to immediately comprehend and use them to escape was truly a stretch.

Li Xian observed in secret, sighed softly, and thought, "If I don’t help, this girl will surely just run in circles."

So he waited in advance at a certain location. Pretending to coincidentally encounter Bian Qiaoqiao, half chasing, half guiding... leading her in the correct escape direction.

Bian Qiaoqiao, in her terror, increased her speed further. To clear his own suspicions, Li Xian shouted loudly along the way. Gradually, more people joined in pursuing Bian Qiaoqiao.

Suddenly she saw a flash of light before her eyes. She had escaped the cabin, reaching the open deck. The bright moon hung high, shining as brightly as a silver basin. Having not seen daylight for so long, she found it piercingly bright.

In her wild joy, she also felt at a loss. As she saw the pursuers closing in again, about to be captured and taken back. She would rather die like this than be humiliated again.

Her mind was made up.

She jumped straight into the lake, immediately beset by countless red fish attacking her. Ye Cheng arrived late, seeing this scene, he couldn’t help but change color. He figured this girl, at the Martial Arts Second Realm, with her hands and feet tied, jumping into the water to be devoured by a swarm of fish, survival was unlikely.

Even if retrieved, it would only be a skeleton. Secretly regretting, such a fine woman dying in this manner was indeed lamentable.

Ye Cheng asked, "What’s happening? How did this girl escape?"

Li Xian looked at the lake, unsure whether Bian Qiaoqiao was alive or not, had survived or not. Qiao San said, "We don’t know either. Just... suddenly heard she had escaped. Then while pursuing along the way, she was driven to a dead end and jumped into the lake to end her own life."

Ye Cheng squinted his eyes slightly, feeling a bit angry, said to Li Xian: "Without error, you’ve been quite close to this girl, noticed anything unusual lately?"

Li Xian answered: "Nothing unusual." Ye Cheng furrowed his brow; his intricately arranged flower boat was exceptionally tight. If he didn’t wish, not even a fly could escape the cabin. Coincidentally, he was entertaining the envoy in charge, drinking and appreciating the lake view, neglecting the guards. It was precisely at this time that Bian Qiaoqiao escaped the cabin, hopelessly coincidental.

Li Xian said, "Elder Ye... I’ve always been puzzled by this. Neither of these girls were simple, why not station more guards at the cell?"

Ye Cheng cast a sidelong glance, feeling displeased, such words implying his arrangements were inappropriate. Yet, it also reminded him that only he mastered all the ship’s mechanisms. If others tried, they would only suffer.

He thought to himself, "Looking into this carefully, it’s really my fault. I understand the ship’s narrow paths and mechanisms deeply but overlooked carelessly, never expecting such an accident at this moment."

"This girl’s fate is such, truly helpless. Alas, alas... A fair lady like this, turning into bones in the lake. Alas... had she served us beautifully, what harm would there be?"

He wasn’t aware of Li Xian’s covert actions. Nor did he believe that anyone else, apart from himself, could unravel the ship’s labyrinthine mechanisms. Everything could only be explained by fate.

Ye Cheng, having his pride hurt, thought, "Though the probability is small, if the other girl also escapes in such a manner, this mission would suffer a significant loss. The envoy’s position is noble; I need to entertain them diligently, preparing for future promotions. Some neglect in ship matters is inevitable."

"Indeed, I should choose one to guard that girl. In my view, this Hua Wucuo seems quite capable."

Then he said: "Wucuo, since you suggest so, okay... the remaining girl will be under your watch, move to the guardroom, and if any more issues arise, I will hold you accountable."

Li Xian said: "Elder Ye... could extra hands be assigned? That girl knowing her companion died would surely act out, I..." Ye Cheng replied: "This is your opportunity to make up and atone. That girl escaped, you’re at least guilty of negligence. By rules, your life could be forfeit."

Li Xian said: "Fine then, I willingly accept the responsibility."

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...

Li Xian tidied the room, carried bedding and coarse mats to the bottom floor, and laid them out in a relatively dry place.

Nangong Liuli hung her head, despondent and forlorn, lonely and afraid. Li Xian lay sideways on the ground, curiously observing Nangong Liuli, feeling quite surprised.

He knew Nangong Liuli’s character, strength, and wit... far surpassed Bian Qiaoqiao. He had communicated with Nangong Liuli for a long time, initially thinking it was Nangong Liuli who would seize the chance to escape.

Never expected... the one who escaped was Bian Qiaoqiao.

Li Xian leisurely said, "Hey. That sister of yours caused me quite some trouble. In the coming days, I’ll have to look after you day and night." Nangong Liuli was taken aback, realizing the prison had coarse mats spread outside by Li Xian.

Reclining in a grand manner, looking her way. He was exceptionally carefree, and Nangong Liuli felt a sudden sense of comfort from his words.

Nangong Liuli nodded. Suddenly the ship rocked gently, swaying her side to side. She couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of sorrow, recalling how in the past the two girls would always bump into each other during such sways.

Li Xian said: "We’ve hit a reef. If I’m not mistaken, we should have reached the ’Ten Thousand Reefs Forest.’ In four or five days, we’ll reach the Water Altar."

He mused: "I... through sheer coincidence, have truly become a little thief of the Flower Cage Sect. Yue Mountain Sword Sect, alas, it’s not meant to be for me. Yet, this is something I can’t change."

He chewed on a grass stem, hands folded behind his head. His posture relaxed, since resistance was futile, might as well comply for now.