Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King-Chapter 374 - 281: The Candle Sect’s Legacy, Nangong’s Bashfulness, Minor Achievement in Filthy Meridian, The Five Organs Pristine (Part 3)

Chapter 374: Chapter 281: The Candle Sect’s Legacy, Nangong’s Bashfulness, Minor Achievement in Filthy Meridian, The Five Organs Pristine (Part 3)

Li Xian helped her into the room, staying at the inn for the night. Nangong Liuli’s face showed a hint of surprise, seeing that there was only one bed in the inn. If Li Xian wanted to do anything, she wouldn’t be able to resist.

Li Xian took off her head ornament, lightly weighing it in his hand, thinking: "This should be worth some money."

He said, "You should sleep on the floor tonight."

Nangong Liuli said, "Me? On the floor?" Li Xian replied, "The bed is too small, I need it for myself."

Nangong Liuli was slightly annoyed, but she understood, "Alright then... but I can’t move, you’ll need to help me with this."

Li Xian said, "Of course."

He then called the waiter and got a straw mat and a blanket. He spread them on the floor. The inn was small, and after setting up the floor bed, there was no room to move. Li Xian washed his shoes and socks, sat cross-legged and practiced inner cultivation, transporting impurities, nourishing blood, and strengthening the body.

[You transport impurities, skill level +1]

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[Five Viscera Avoiding Dross and Gathering Yang Scripture]

[Skill Level: 1533/1600 Mastery]

Accumulating day by day, nearly reaching minor achievement. Li Xian was full of spirit, his footsteps steady. Nangong Liuli could not clearly understand his internal cultivation, only thinking that he was recuperating.

When midnight arrived.

Nangong Liuli suddenly felt hungry but was too embarrassed to speak out. Li Xian opened his eyes, put on his shoes and socks, and went downstairs. After a while, he returned with local food.

The window was slightly open, and there was a jar of fragrant wine.

Nangong Liuli endured the needle-like sensation, sat at the table, eating and drinking. The stimulating pain gradually became accustomed, but the itching from many acupuncture points was hard to bear.

She could only endure.

After eating and drinking, she felt slightly better. Li Xian saw Nangong Liuli facing many restrictions, unable to escape. He also had no intention to leave the island for the time being, but staying at the inn was inconvenient and not a long-term solution.

He decided to prepare a "residence" the next day.

On the next morning.

Leaving Nangong Liuli in the room, Li Xian walked through the streets, searching for vacant courtyards. The town had busy streets in all directions, and there were actually many idle places. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Many places were vacant. Li Xian inquired about several empty residences, but found all had owners. They were the dwellings of certain disciples, who were off searching for flowers outside the island, leaving them temporarily empty.

Passing by a residence in the east of the town, he saw a beautiful woman inside, with an extraordinary demeanor, watering flowers. He learned from asking that this was a residence of a certain elder, occupied by his beauties.

It turned out...

Beauties were both a gift and a constraint. The Water Altar was secretive, the beauties could never leave it. Those with beauties had to help them settle in a house for long-term residence.

Being constantly concerned, one would not forget to return. A beauty valued by the ’master’ could have considerable status.

Li Xian thought, "There’s a lot of inside information here. I’m new, unfamiliar with everything. I need to observe and learn more."

Turning left and right down the alleys, Li Xian observed Feng Shui, choosing a treasured residence. Yet, all places with good Feng Shui already had owners. Large residences with exquisite gardens, Li Xian had limited funds, making it hard to rent or buy.

He was in no hurry, treating it as a leisurely walk. Arriving at the western entrance of "Cyan Ox Street," he saw a dilapidated house. The door was ajar, and the sign had fallen off.

This kind of abandoned old house certainly had no owner. In turbulent times, Flower Cage Sect disciples faced heavy casualties, glorious one day, buried abroad the next.

Li Xian pushed the door open and entered, seeing weeds everywhere.

It was unexpectedly large, with a spacious front yard and several fruit trees that had not been pruned for ages, now bearing fruit that fell to the ground, rotting and moldy.

The tree crowns were lush, growing wildly.

There was a meandering stream, but it had dried up, filled with weeds waist-high. Flower pollen blown into the yard, strange flowers and plants were everywhere. The plaque had seven or eight beehives buzzing noisily.

Abandoned for years, many poisonous creatures thrived. Li Xian explored the inner courtyard, seeing a pavilion, a hall, four wing rooms, a master bedroom, a study...

Furniture was decayed, covered in moss, snakes, and rats making nests. Li Xian covered his nose, looking around, seeing the layout was decent despite the long abandonment.

Paths paved with bluestone slabs, but weeds grew rampant in the gaps. As Li Xian roamed the yard, he heard rustling noises, the sound of snakes and rats scurrying away.

Inside the courtyard, there was a well and an hourglass. Walking further in, the southwest corner had a hidden chamber with a staircase leading down.

Proceeding down the stairs, he arrived at a dark cave, cold and gloomy. Li Xian’s Pure Yang Body, with strong Yang Fire, was not afraid of ghosts or evil spirits. Drawing the Sinking River Sword, he cast two Yang Yuan Sword Qi, lighting the wall candles.

The secret chamber was large, meant for secluded cultivation. The floor had gathered dust, no signs of snakes or poisonous creatures, indicating it was well-sealed.

Going deeper, another layer of the secret room appeared. Li Xian lit a lamp, seeing various miscellaneous items stored there. Ropes hung on the walls...

Li Xian frowned slightly, then understood upon closer inspection. A teasing smile appeared, as it was seemingly a place for play with beauties.

Such bizarre devices... indeed an eye-opener. Li Xian thought, "Quite playful, but no use now since it’s been vacant for so long."

The abandoned house was indeed dirty and chaotic, with poisonous insects and snakes rampant. Li Xian urgently needed a residence, and if the price was right, renting or buying was fine. He went to "Government Office" in Peach Blossom Town.

Land purchase, relocation, ceremonies were all done at "Government Office." Li Xian stated his purpose, and the clerk immediately retrieved the land deed.

The Government Office was not under Great Wu administration, but a civil office of Peach Blossom Town, promoted by Flower Cage Sect. Li Xian saw the house selling price ’thirty-six taels,’ so he thought, "This Peach Blossom Town is isolated from the world, goods are quite cheap. Food and clothing are not much to look at, but the property... isn’t very expensive. My remaining funds might just be enough to buy the house!"