Chapter 447: Chapter 298: Poisoned Palm, Life Hanging by a Thread, The Marvelous Use of Silk, Driving Away the Wolf to Feed the Tiger (Part 4)

More determined, she said, "Good little brother, how should we help her?"

Li Xian said, "She is in dire straits. I am severely poisoned and can’t take care of her well. I would like to ask you to take care of her on my behalf."

Nangong Liuli let out a light "hmph" and said, "Your words are too distant. There’s no need to use the word ’please’ between us."

Li Xian said, "Good sister, my words are clumsy, I spoke wrong. Please forgive me." Nangong Liuli felt soft-hearted, seeing Li Xian so severely wounded yet still speaking gently to her. She realized it was inappropriate to throw a tantrum, feeling quite guilty, and said, "It’s my fault, sister. You needn’t... be so polite with me."

Nangong Liuli sighed, "But lying there like that, she is better off dead than alive."

Li Xian asked, "Sister Liuli, with your vast knowledge, is there any medication that can heal such wounds?" Nangong Liuli said, "She already possesses a Food Spirit Cultivation, theoretically capable of restoring her to her original state. But truly returning to her original state would be horrifically costly!"

"Neither you nor I can afford it."

Li Xian said, "Let’s keep the wound healing for now, perhaps there’s another turn of events. As they say, a great disaster does not kill, but leads to future blessings. If she can survive this ordeal, maybe there’s another blessing in store."

Nangong Liuli nodded. She then went to cook some plain porridge, feeding Li Xian first. Then she washed the woman’s body, cleaned the pus and blood, and fed her the porridge.

After tending for one day, Li Xian was able to walk around and practiced "Avoid Jade True Skill" in the inner courtyard. This martial art is a "Health Care Skill", requiring no drastic moves, but focusing on nurturing the body with a slow and steady approach.

Highly advantageous for healing injuries and illnesses.

[Avoid Jade True Skill]

[Skill Level: 6/700 Beginner]

Though the residual poison entwined deeply, it was hard to damage his core. Li Xian, seeking stability, feared that Hao Qing Snake would learn he wasn’t dead and sneak attack again, so he had Nangong Liuli declare that he was on the brink of death.

His thinking was meticulous. Nangong Liuli felt deep admiration and followed his words. Elders like Ye Cheng, Tang Feng... when checking, she would claim as such. Once the news spread, everyone on the island expressed regret.

Shi Yufei was preparing matters for Hao Qing Snake’s departure from the island and did not oversee things. Two days passed this way, Li Xian’s viscera became strong, carrying away impurities, nourishing and conserving strength. His injury was seventy percent healed. Nangong Liuli also had time to tend to flowers and plants.

On this day.

Han Zisha visited carrying rare grapes. Nangong Liuli went to greet her; though she didn’t like this elder much, she maintained proper etiquette.

Han Zisha said, "Unexpectedly, Hua Wucuo is such a rare good man. To risk oneself to save another beauty, such a rarity. But alas...life, it’s just so unpredictable."

Seeing Li Xian on the verge of death, she felt regretful and sentimental. This visit also had implied intentions concerning the "bee farm" and "orchard". She tried to cozy up to Nangong Liuli through the identity of a woman. Nangong Liuli, being from a prestigious family and well-versed in social graces, easily deflected her advances, and sent Han Zisha out of the residence.

Watching Han Zisha’s graceful steps, Nangong Liuli couldn’t help but curl her lips, secretly scolding her as a seductive wench.

Two more days passed.

Li Xian had recovered ninety percent, and newly recovered from a serious illness, he felt extremely rejuvenated, his spirit more invigorated.

"The Five Viscera Avoiding Dross and Gathering Yang Scripture is truly powerful; without its assistance, it would have been impossible to heal so quickly, even with my Perfect Appearance and Pure Yang Body!"

He marveled even more at the scripture’s mystical powers.

Suddenly, a knock sounded at the door, Han Zisha visiting again, wanting to see Li Xian. She said, "Little sister Liuli, I have a great piece of news to personally tell Brother Hua. If he hasn’t died yet, quickly take me to him."

Nangong Liuli, understanding Han Zisha came again to probe Li Xian’s condition, led her to Li Xian’s bedroom. Han Zisha deliberately acted sorrowful, threw herself beside the bed, and tears fell as she said, "Oh dear, Brother Hua...your misery, if only I were there. I would have surely helped you; you wouldn’t have been so gravely wounded."

Li Xian feigned a trembling voice, "Elder Han...I’m on my deathbed...everyone has their fate, no need for regret."

Hearing his weak voice, Han Zisha thought of how formidable Hao Qing Snake was; how could Li Xian be unscathed, so she didn’t think deeply. She said, "So young, yet to die like this, truly a pity. We, people, neither bring anything at birth nor take much at death, what ultimately are we striving for?"

Li Xian sighed, "Yes, only at the end do we realize this truth."

Han Zisha said, "Don’t be sad anymore, Chief Shi has already stood up for you. This morning, Hao Qing Snake was expelled from the island and has now sailed far away."

Li Xian’s eyes lit up, "Really?" Han Zisha said, "Of course, but... have you considered the bee farm before your departure..." she was about to reveal her ulterior motives regarding the bee farm and orchard.

But then, Li Xian threw off the quilt, stood up cheerfully, and stretched. Han Zisha was stunned, "You...you..."

Li Xian laughed, "When a person encounters joy, their spirit soars; see... the poison has suddenly healed. It seems there’s no need to discuss splitting the bee farm, orchard. Hahaha."

Nangong Liuli covered her mouth to stifle her laughter. Han Zisha, with a woeful expression, quickly understood the situation, stomped her foot in frustration at Li Xian’s prank, but thinking about Li Xian’s potential death, felt a real sense of regret.

Grumbling a few words, she left angrily.

Nangong Liuli lightly patted her chest, saying, "This matter is finally resolved." Li Xian said, "Resolved? Perhaps not yet."

Nangong Liuli quickly asked, "You want revenge? Don’t be hasty; this woman is very powerful, don’t act rashly."

Li Xian smiled meaningfully, "If I ever have the ability in the future, of course I’ll seek revenge. But... as they say, a villain still needs a more villainous person to deal with them, let’s just hope she doesn’t encounter someone worse."

A few strands of silk were missing from the Heaven and Earth Box.