Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King-Chapter 356 - 276: Advancement to Holding Order, Essence Treasure Assimilation, Signs of Turbid Garment, Manifestation Throughout the Body!

Chapter 356: Chapter 276: Advancement to Holding Order, Essence Treasure Assimilation, Signs of Turbid Garment, Manifestation Throughout the Body!

Li Xian glanced over the names of the rest of us, then wrote down the words "Hua Wucuo".

With a slight nod, Meng Han gently stroked his beard, beckoning a servant to check the roster of "registered disciples". After confirming everything was correct, he led the group deeper into the building.

Upon entering a room, the inside worshipped a deity statue, incense lingering continuously, smoke clear. In front of the statue, dozens of incense sticks burned atop candleholders.

Meng Han said: "To be promoted from a registered disciple to an order-holding disciple, one must possess the basic Martial Arts of our sect, have a history of two years, master the basic Martial Arts, then hand over a hundred merit coins, purchase incense, and pay homage to our patriarch to receive the token."

"In the future, you’ll cook Essence Food, eat meat and drink soup, extend life and achieve longevity, not a problem."

Li Xian frowned slightly, yesterday he learned the sect rules, it didn’t seem necessary to purchase incense, and unnecessarily spent one hundred merit coins.

A slightly older disciple stepped forward, pulling a green copper coin from his pocket. The front reads "Candle Lights the World", the back reads "Sun and Moon Together".

At that time, the Great Wu was in turmoil, the forging of copper coins, silver...the industry was extremely chaotic, the Court had no power to control it. The official copper of Great Wu read "Martial Arts Flourishing" and "Yearly and Monthly". However, local copper and silver were secretly altered...

Family surnames were mixed into the local copper coins, causing many coins to circulate in the Great Wu Dynasty.

The Flower Cage Sect was born from the "Candle Sect", the merit currency was referred to as the remnants of the Candle Sect coin. When the Candle Sect thrived, its momentum was unparalleled, the power of the Candle Sect shook the four seas, causing the True Dragon to bow, making the seas calm. The Flower Cage Sect disciples, upon knowing that glorious history, were all excited, unable to hide it, viewing themselves as members of the Candle Sect, tears overflowing.

Therefore, the meaning of the Candle Sect remnants was significant.

Meng Han said: "You are slightly older, with little merit, considering your hard work, you are granted the order holding." He handed the Flower Cage Sect token to the elder.

Zhong Kai said: "Elder Meng, my experience hasn’t reached two years, but seeing the statue of the patriarch, I am deeply respectful and willing to offer a hundred merit coins to purchase incense for worship."

Meng Han smiled brightly, saying: "Very well, very well, good child!"

Qu Xiaoyou and Zhou Xiuwan glanced at each other, both saying in soft voices: "The junior respects the ancestor, although our experience is shallow, we’re willing to purchase incense to worship the ancestor."

Meng Han nodded frequently, saying: "You two must be disciples of Poison Flower Daoist, truly outstanding among people, very good, very good. With your thoughts, how could our Flower Cage Sect not flourish?"

Li Xian noticed the flaw. Purchasing ’incense’ to worship ancestors was indeed Meng Han using his position to extort the lower disciples. A hundred merit coins were the savings of an ordinary registered disciple for half a year, thus extortionate.

If Li Xian had merit coins, to ensure smooth promotion, he would reluctantly endure the exploitation. However, he truly didn’t have merit coins, thinking: 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

"Like those who abuse power and speak grandiosely, they must be petty, petty-minded and calculating. Doing evil is most annoyed when exposed. Here are many people, if I say I am willing to use silver to purchase incense, he would be greatly annoyed, thinking I am accusing him of abusing power. He will still be displeased, so better to do nothing." He remained calm, showing no reaction.

Others quietly gritted their teeth, all handing over merit coins, purchasing incense to worship the patriarch. But Li Xian stood rooted, unmoving, mind wandering.

Meng Han frowned, staring at Li Xian for a long time. With a slight "hmph", he flicked his sleeve, saying: "Those who lack experience, follow me, I will lead you in testing Martial Arts."

Zhong Kai asked quietly: "Why don’t you purchase incense? Don’t you know Elder Meng is notoriously petty?"

Li Xian smiled bitterly: "I truly didn’t know...besides, I don’t have merit coins." Zhong Kai was amazed: "How can it be? You must be hiding it on purpose!"

"If you fail to be promoted, then you’ll miss out on the great event. I heard there’s a grand prize at the gathering!"

Li Xian said: "It shouldn’t be, right..."

Zhong Kai lost interest, saying: "You don’t understand, it’s up to you." He quickly left.

Because purchasing the sect’s basic Martial Arts required a hundred merit coins. To be promoted to an order-holding disciple, at least the sect’s basic Martial Arts must be mastered to Great Success.

During this period, it would take half a year or a year to prepare merit coins, manage relationships above and below, and prepare for promotion duties.

Li Xian’s conditions were special. Valued by Ye Cheng, he was casually taught the basic Martial Arts "Flying Snake Hand", therefore different from others. Meng Han placed his hands behind his back, using "Pan Chang Xiaobu", his silhouette blurred. Li Xian and the crowd knew the secret of Pan Chang Xiaobu, closely following.

Suddenly, when Meng Han stepped every step, he emitted a peculiar sound. His speed was incredibly fast, forming a melody. He indeed combined Pan Chang Xiaobu with Ethereal Immortal Sound.

In essence, Ethereal Immortal Sound is the sound produced by the bones of a Martial Artist colliding. However, even a Martial Arts strongman has difficulty controlling all body bones like an arm. In battles, there’s no time to control the bones, so over time... High-level Martial Artists incorporate Ethereal Immortal Sound into certain moves, when performing the moves, the body’s posture determines the direction of bones, aiding the sound.

If naturally synchronized, performing moves simultaneously, it produces amazing effects. Meng Han’s Pan Chang Xiaobu, aided by the Immortal Sound. The ground he tread on grew green flowers.

As they walked further, the sea of flowers spread, seemingly entering a state between illusion and reality. Li Xian silently played the "Protective Sound", his mind becoming unshakeable, gradually escaping the illusion.

It turned out... Meng Han, petty-minded. Seeing Li Xian not handing over merit coins, deliberately exhibited a hidden move, wanting him to completely fall behind.

Li Xian constantly followed closely, never falling behind. Meng Han was greatly surprised, giving Li Xian a sidelong glance silently. At this time, they arrived at a stone chamber.

Within were many wooden figures. The basic martial arts of the Flower Cage Sect numbered around seventeen types, including Flying Serpent Hand, Smoky Palm, Poison Sand Palm, Soft Body Technique...

Qu Xiaoyou and others successfully passed the test.

Very soon, it was Li Xian’s turn. The martial arts he practiced was the Flying Serpent Hand. The Flying Serpent Hand emphasizes both softness and fierceness. Li Xian deeply understood the essence of martial arts and demonstrated it in front of everyone. His hands seemed to fly like serpents, combining strength and softness, targeting vital points.

Zhong Kai and Qu Xiaoyou were both amazed, feeling that this martial art was quite perfect, with almost no flaws.

Frowning, Meng Han said, "Flying Serpent Hand? Who taught you to practice like this?" He insisted on finding fault, not allowing Li Xian to pass easily.

Meng Han said gently, "The Flying Serpent Hand is meant to be sinister and vicious. You’re performing it like a dance, that’s incorrect."

Li Xian said, "Elder Ye Cheng taught me. He praised my quick progress." He said "taught" but didn’t say "instructed," deliberately evoking authority.

Meng Han’s expression changed slightly, but he was also angered, saying, "You little rascal, you’re still not convinced. I say you practiced it wrong, so it’s wrong. Go back and learn a different skill. This Flying Serpent Hand doesn’t suit you."

"I’m doing this for your own good. The wrong path will only lead you further astray, causing you to miss more opportunities. Recognizing one’s mistakes and turning back is the correct course. You may not understand now, but you’ll certainly thank me in the future."

Li Xian said, "Elder Meng is indeed correct. But Elder Ye said that martial arts are never fixed. Young disciples should not blindly imitate their predecessors. They need their own understanding. He also saw my Flying Serpent Hand."

Meng Han thought to himself, "Did Ye Cheng bring back a rebel this time?" He was most displeased and secretly annoyed. Since he became an elder, when had any disciple dared to defy him?

Meng Han said, "Since you are so persistent, fine. This time, you barely pass." His expression was gloomy as he thought, "You better truly have backing, or if I find out you’re bluffing, watch how I handle you."

With Li Xian’s martial arts prowess, the Flower Cage Sect’s rules were such that, although Meng Han intended to make things difficult, he had nothing to say in this situation.

And so it was...

Li Xian successfully advanced to ’Order Holding Disciple,’ but in doing so offended Meng Han.

"Well... it’s impossible to completely avoid these kinds of figures."

Exiting the Pan Zhi Building, he held the token, gently tossing it. Feeling a fleeting sense of peculiarity, realizing how the world plays games with people, he now found himself to be a bona fide "Flower Thief" of the Flower Cage Sect.

With the Flower Cage Sect’s grand gathering approaching, in the following days, more ships arrived, docking at the Water Altar Island.

There were seven small towns around the Water Altar, each having a ship lane outside. As the ships docked, the people on the island grew increasingly dense. Those with superior martial arts began to frequently stand out, their reputation spreading.

Li Xian focused on himself. Day by day, he practiced the Flying Serpent Hand, Vomiting Blood Scripture... silently accumulating strength. At night, he moved impurities, digesting the essence within his body.

Several days passed.

Li Xian occasionally inquired about Nangong Liuli’s situation but found it all elusive, difficult to grasp even a fraction. He thought that good people are always blessed, and all he could do was continue practicing martial arts.

[Skill Level +1]

[Skill Level +2]

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[Flying Serpent Hand]

[Skill Level: 5966/10000 Perfection]

[Blood Refining Three Classics·Vomiting Blood Scripture]

[Skill Level: 2566/3000 Minor Achievement]

[Five Viscera Avoiding Dross and Gathering Yang Scripture]

[Skill Level: 1489/1600 Mastery]

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Li Xian’s progress was steady and fast, with the three martial arts progressing solidly. The essence of heaven and earth gradually digested. The sign of ’gathering three flowers on top’ had long been evident, and gradually...

The characteristic of "Muddy Clothes" also began to surface!