Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King
Chapter 446 - 298: Poisoned Palm, Life on the Line, Marvelous Use of Silk, Driving Wolves to Devour Tigers (3)
"In the instant of exchanging palms, the celestial sound infiltrated the body. Possessing the ability of ’Echoing Bone’ simultaneously, palm Qi and palm poison... both invade the physique. They resonate and entangle with the celestial sound, making it difficult to dispel the poison. Ultimately, it devours the heart veins, subjecting one to the agony of thousands of ants gnawing at the heart."
"Luckily... I was there to restrain. That Hao Green Snake couldn’t exert her full strength. She sought to quickly strike out, her palm technique never took form, there is still a glimmer of hope, Ye Cheng, Yan Hao, it’s up to you..."
Nangong Liuli said, "Chief Shi, I want to personally take care of Wuchuo, I don’t trust anyone else." She gently caressed Li Xian’s cheek.
Shi Yufei was slightly stunned and said, "Alright. Ye Cheng, Yan Hao... Follow my order, go fetch some medicinal ingredients. The Nangong family’s girl, I’ll provide you with a prescription, you prepare the medicated bath, take good care of Wuchuo. His injuries are very severe right now, don’t be careless."
Li Xian’s complexion was pale. He examined his whole body; although the domineering poison had invaded, he did not feel it was life-threatening. His Pure Yang Body and Five Organs of Great Success... had strong resistance to toxins. Although the injuries were severe, they did not harm the root, nor did they threaten his life.
Yet... he lay in the beauty’s embrace. Deciding to go along with it, he thought, "When have I ever been cared for like this?" Thus, he pretended to be unconscious, enjoying the service.
Nangong Liuli carried Li Xian on her back and hurried back to Cyan Ox Residence. She immediately followed Shi Yufei’s instructions to prepare a large wooden tub, filling it with clear water, placing Li Xian in a seated position inside, and playing the "Protective Sound." Using Qi movement and blood transfusion ability, she tried her best to expel the toxins.
In less than half a quarter-hour, the clear water turned into filthy water, reeking and murky. Nangong Liuli immediately discarded it, refilling with clear water. Although Li Xian sensed no threat to his life, his injuries were no joke. Thus, he seriously transfused his blood, striving to eliminate the toxins.
Furthermore, he refined Qi to clear it, using the "Xunfeng Breath" martial arts to draw fresh Qi into his body, dissolving the toxins. Using both methods simultaneously, the effect was immediate. However, Hao Green Snake’s toxic palm was extremely potent; the toxins were cunning and tangled. Completely resolving it required considerable effort.
Nangong Liuli guarded beside him, not resting for a moment. Seeing Li Xian’s lips turn pale, she felt indescribable distress. As night fell, she lit a bonfire, making the surroundings uncomfortably hot.
The Yin Demon Heart-Eating Palm was most potent at night when the Yin Qi was hauntingly eerie. Shi Yufei specifically instructed that heavy fire must be burned at night, or else Li Xian would find it hard to endure the ordeal. Nangong Liuli piled up firewood, burning it intensely hot, sweating profusely, yet unfazed.
Li Xian suddenly felt the poison restlessly stirring. His whole body icy cold, but by harnessing the "Heart Fire" trait, he could find some relief... His five organs were exceptionally strong, unmatched in expelling and disarming toxins. Coupled with "Perfect Appearance" and "Setting Sun Bloodsword," both possessed anti-poison, healing properties.
The martial arts acquired in the past came to use.
Over the course of this night, seventy-nine buckets of poisonous water were changed, but the situation had stabilized. The following morning, Ye Cheng and Tang Feng arrived, carrying herbs. Several were quite precious.
The two examined Li Xian’s injuries with amazement. Gripping his pulse, they merely felt the fullness of body blood, gradually shifting to a recovery state. Life was no longer threatened. Nangong Liuli brewed herbal soup and fed Li Xian to drink, seeing his injuries gradually recover, finally revealing a smile.
Li Xian’s injuries were severe, still hard to practice martial arts. Only by being idle for a few days, lying by Nangong Liuli’s lap, enjoying the beauty’s care.
Nangong Liuli softly said, "Good brother, are you feeling better?" Li Xian replied, "Sister Liuli, I’m much better now." He originally wanted to joke, taking advantage, but seeing Nangong Liuli’s eyes full of concern, he felt guilty and thus spoke truthfully.
Li Xian said, "This little poison is hard to harm me."
Nangong Liuli heavily exhaled and said, "That’s good, that’s good. Good brother, you scared sister, if you were to die, sister would follow you too." Her voice was faint, but hidden resolve.
Li Xian was stunned and said, "Sister Liuli, no need for that. I’m used to being carefree and unfettered, even if I were to be in the Underworld, I’d be happy and free. Why involve you?"
Nangong Liuli laughed, "Silly brother, with you carefree and free in the Underworld, leaving me here to suffer? Besides, though you may be splendid outside, you need someone to serve you."
Nangong Liuli bashfully said, "When you’re better, however you wish sister to serve you, sister... will comply."
Li Xian laughed, "Really?" Nangong Liuli bashfully nodded, "Really. It’s actually delightful for sister to serve you."
Li Xian said, "Flower Cage Sect gave me several books on bedroom arts. Once I’m healed, Sister Liuli... can you teach me?" Nangong Liuli scolded, "Little troublemaker." Though shy to mention, how could she refuse, she softly said, "I’ll teach you, fine. You... usually you’re the one teaching me those things, how did it reverse, really... really makes me shy."
Li Xian said, "Alright... Sister Liuli, I rescued a girl yesterday, assist me to see her." 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢
Nangong Liuli said, "A girl?" Supporting Li Xian to rise, they headed to the western chamber room. Li Xian smelled the alluring scent of her hair, gazing at Nangong Liuli’s charming profile, suddenly thinking:
"In this life, I lack everything, yet the debt to beauties seems somewhat hard to repay."
Not knowing whether to be joyful or anxious.
Pushing the door open, Nangong Liuli saw the situation on the bed and instantly gasped in surprise. Li Xian explained the circumstances, and hearing this, Nangong Liuli felt deeply indignant, wishing to stab Zhao Lei several times to vent her hatred. More grateful to have encountered Li Xian, had she fallen into another’s hands, the outcome would have been unspeakably tragic, how could it have been so tender and joyous.
Nangong Liuli thought, "Wuchuo is trapped in Flower Cage, at this moment by status, he should essentially be a great Flower Thief. Yet he is kind-hearted, not inflexible. This is something that many reputable sects can’t compare to. He rescued this girl yesterday, just like how he saved me in the past, there is no difference. I am more fortunate than her, having met Brother Wuchuo earlier." Her heart was very moved.