Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King-Chapter 377 - 282: Settling In, Carefree Nature, Another Treasure Won, Candle Sect Unparalleled (2)

Chapter 377: Chapter 282: Settling In, Carefree Nature, Another Treasure Won, Candle Sect Unparalleled (2)

The Daluo Saber Technique fully displayed its power, with the sword light weaving into a net. Several large trees were neatly dealt with, sunlight poured into the courtyard, and the cold, damp atmosphere quickly dissipated.

Li Xian was extremely methodical, tidying up the outer courtyard, inner courtyard, bedroom, house, and kitchen in detail. Clearing away abandoned decorations, sweeping dust, wiping tables and chairs... this large courtyard residence was organized in half a day.

This courtyard covered "three acres," with more than a dozen beehives. Li Xian searched for them one by one, first spitting out a mist of blood, condensing it into a "cocoon" to envelop the beehives.

He then removed them one by one. The process was incredibly meticulous, ensuring the once abandoned residence was now livable. Nangong Liuli, who had lived in luxury since childhood, felt a sense of warmth upon seeing Li Xian clean the courtyard to become tidy and habitable. Considering herself trapped here with no hope of escape, this house seemed like it would be her long-term residence, even giving rise to a sense of comfort.

She imagined how to arrange and decorate the place to show elegance, yet be refreshing and tasteful. Coming from a noble family, familiar with these things from a young age, she understood design naturally, far surpassing Li Xian.

Li Xian moved all the leftover porcelain to the outer courtyard. He filled a large jar with water and kicked the jar body. The jar did not break, but the water inside swirled vigorously.

This was a move of the "Clear Wind Leg" technique, and he kicked several times in succession. The water swirled faster, then he threw porcelain into the jar. The swirling water cleansed the muddy grime.

When retrieved, they shone like new. These intact porcelain pieces could be continually used as hall decorations.

Nangong Liuli exclaimed, "The Martial Arts skills you possess aren’t many, but the way you use them always surprises me." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Noon stood still.

With the bedding laid in the bedroom, the place was ready for long-term stay. Li Xian picked up a pen and wrote, naming the residence "Cyan Ox Residence," referring to the house in Cyan Ox Alley, and symbolizing the spirit of an ox lowering its head, grazing on grass, accumulating and enduring patiently.

The door closed.

It created a small world of its own, and Nangong Liuli’s expression turned strange, suddenly finding herself hesitant to face Li Xian. Thinking about how, in this house, whatever Li Xian planned to do with her, she could only comply.

Li Xian murmured, "Though Nangong Liuli is beautiful, it’s not enough to make me impatient with desire. Helping her is merely convenient for me, and I’m lazy to seek any return. I’ll clarify this matter with her, to prevent her from having pointless thoughts."

After frankly telling her, Nangong Liuli’s eyes welled up with tears. Li Xian puzzled, "Strange... why are you crying?"

Nangong Liuli sighed, "Hero Hua... you have integrity; I admire that greatly. But you... you are too naive."

Li Xian curiously asked, "How am I naive?" Nangong Liuli sighed, "You respect me, not willing to act arbitrarily. It seems... in your heart, I hold no particular meaning. Your heart conceals another woman, prettier and more formidable."

Li Xian said, "Actually, that’s not the case." Suddenly he thought, "Wen Caishang treats me with calculations of interest; why should I offer her my true heart?" He was inherently flirtatious but valued feelings deeply. His nature was both contradictory and quite carefree. If Wen Caishang truly cared, he could respond in kind.

By then... what other woman in the world would he even glance at?

Nangong Liuli said, "But even if you wish to treat me with respect, the Flower Cage Sect won’t allow it. You’re in such circumstances; how can you truly remain clear?"

She sorrowfully continued, "I’ve been trapped for many days; I’m clearer about our situation. Without unexpected events, escaping seems nearly impossible. Conversing with the maidservant, I learned that the sect’s members take pride in their beauties. The more submissive their consorts, the higher their status within the sect."

"Consorts can’t leave the island... the island contains Yin Yang and Five Elements arrangements, multiple barriers, making it difficult for outsiders to find. The Flower Cage Sect and Candle Sect have hidden connections, and the background is far from ordinary."

"With one set of clothing, they render me powerless. You... you respect me, but if they find out, and realize we’re not what they thought, it will raise suspicion, and even you won’t be able to protect yourself."

The Flower Cage Sect roamed and committed crimes, surrounded and captured by enemies. Their personnel flow was immense. Ordinary "named disciples" to "Order Holding Disciples," either died elsewhere or defected to other sects... sometimes hard to know.

Common disciples might lead unrestrained lives, but the higher they rise, the more rules they must follow; otherwise, like elders, they leave easily, never to return, making it difficult for the Flower Cage Sect to endure. "Beauties" are shackles; having one without enjoying means it’s useless to you.

Why not send them elsewhere.

Nangong Liuli, born into a noble family, considered the consequences thoroughly. Though unyielding since entering the island, she knew her fate was hard to change. Li Xian was smart but always free, never deeply contemplating.

Li Xian candidly said, "I understand now. In this situation, we share mutual sympathy, but we’re ultimately strangers who met by chance. If it truly comes to that, we’re merely collaborators."

Nangong Liuli said with melancholy, "There’s no choice then." She originally had good feelings towards Li Xian, unavoidably feeling indignant: "You little brat, do you fear I might fall for you? Humph, you’ve got some nerve, the young heroes I’ve seen are far superior."

Li Xian said, "Go back to your room and rest first." Nangong Liuli was helped back to the house. The courtyard’s vermilion gates closed tightly, with the outer courtyard spacious and tranquil.

Li Xian practiced Martial Arts, contemplating, "Nangong Liuli’s words are indeed reasonable; I’m not a saint, possessing both emotions and desires. Given the circumstances, why pretend to be a gentleman."

He resumed practicing Four Directions Fist, Clear Wind Leg, and other Basic Martial Arts. His thoughts drifted back to the scenario at Yihetang Manor. Today, he spent money acquiring a house, providing some stability, reflecting on recent events.

The most frequent thoughts concerned Wen Caishang... he valued feelings deeply, often questioning if Wen Caishang felt for him, and the answers remained ambiguous. He recalled Pang Long, Qiuyue, and others, secretly taking it as a caution.

Thinking again about Wen Caishang’s slightly different treatment, yet ultimately similar. Past trivial matters emerged in his mind.