Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King-Chapter 372 - 281: Candle Sect’s Legacy, Nangong’s Shyness, Minor Achievement in the Dirty Canon, Unblemished Five Viscera

Chapter 372: Chapter 281: Candle Sect’s Legacy, Nangong’s Shyness, Minor Achievement in the Dirty Canon, Unblemished Five Viscera

Shi Yufei stroked his beard and laughed. Observing Li Xian’s impressive demeanor and extraordinary presence, he saw a heroic aura that was anything but ordinary. Although young and lacking in experience, he could definitely be molded into talent. The antics of the Flower Cage Sect hardly matched his bearing and appearance. Shi Yufei believed that it seemed a waste for Li Xian to merely be a Flower Thief. His thoughts turned to the "Candle Sect" and he pondered... he faintly felt that Li Xian bore the lingering influence of the Candle Sect.

Li Xian asked, "Candle Sect? I once heard Elder Ye mention it." Shi Yufei responded, "Oh? That’s rare."

Shi Yufei, with a graying beard and neatly braided hair, had a square face with bright eyes; at first glance, he appeared benevolent and kind, but a closer look revealed hidden authority. He was vastly different from the usual sly and treacherous Flower Thieves.

Li Xian said, "Grand Envoy... may I ask, is that rampantly arrogant Poison Flower Daoist, Hao Qing She, part of the Candle Sect?"

Shi Yufei said, "You’re quite perceptive. You must have sensed that Hao Qing She holds a very unusual relationship with our Flower Cage Sect. Although she resides at the Water Altar, she does not follow orders."

Shi Yufei stroked his beard and said, "Your guess is correct. She is indeed part of the Candle Sect crowd."

Li Xian said, "But hasn’t the Candle Sect already..." Shi Yufei replied, "The Candle Sect was destroyed, but their embers spread across the world. The remnants reshaped themselves, and descendants of the Candle Sect still exist; it’s not so unusual."

Li Xian understood. Shi Yufei continued, "Poison Flower Daoist Hao Qing She... brutal and unreasonable, in recent years she’s acted as she pleased, capturing Flower Thieves to refine poisons and concoct medicines—it happens often. When considering her Candle Sect affiliation, I always indulge her."

"If you belong to the Candle Sect, her reckless behavior will need to be restrained. If she refuses to restrain herself, I shall help restrain her."

Li Xian said, "Young and lacking learning, how dare I mention myself alongside Elder Hao." Shi Yufei said, "Hao Qing She increasingly goes unchecked; indeed, she requires discipline. However... she belongs to the Candle Sect remnants, and the Flower Cage Sect is a part of those remnants."

"According to the Sect’s hierarchy... the Flower Cage Sect holds a rather low status. Typical disciples have little association with the Candle Sect. Thus, Hao Qing She’s wanton antics, capturing and poisoning them, refining deadly martial arts, if I were to intervene on their behalf according to the Candle Sect’s rules, it would inevitably be seen as ostracizing fellow sect disciples. Because of these concerns, I’ve been tolerating a lot."

"I also don’t favor Hao Qing She. Therefore, if you join the Candle Sect, I can be relieved and warn Hao Qing She accordingly."

Li Xian sorted out the crux of the matter, suddenly realizing: "In the mind of this Grand Envoy, the Candle Sect far outweighs the Flower Cage Sect."

Shi Yufei laughed, "I see your potential and talent, that’s why I told you so much. However, joining the Candle Sect is not something easily done."

Li Xian thought to himself: "Hao Qing She, being a member of the Candle Sect remnants, behaves erratically; it shows that the Candle Sect is not a group of benevolent people. Am I just jumping from one pirate ship to another?" Saying aloud, "Grand Envoy... is the Candle Sect’s selection very strict?"

Shi Yufei laughed at himself, "The Candle Sect has long been destroyed, where would there be a selection process? It’s just some persistent ones entertaining themselves."

At that point, he stopped talking about the Candle Sect.

The top prize of the grand gathering included three rewards: Merit Money, Treasure and Strange Objects, and a Beautiful Companion. Considering Li Xian almost lost his life, Shi Yufei allowed him to choose one Martial Arts at a reduced price.

Li Xian received the Merit Money and pondered carefully... The opportunity to choose Martial Arts was rare and should be considered carefully. He wanted to delay for a few days to ponder his future path. Shi Yufei stroked his beard and smiled with great appreciation. Being level-headed in the face of great benefits truly was rare.

He had important matters to attend to, so he didn’t insist and said, "The Treasure and Strange Objects still need some time; go receive your Beautiful Companion first. Hahaha... Even the young and hearty need a proper outlet."

He then summoned two maids to attend to him.

Li Xian watched them depart.

The two maids said with a smile, "Young Master Hua, please come with us. Your Beautiful Companion is waiting for you. That girl’s temper is stubborn, you’ll need to guide her well."

Li Xian followed with a smile, "What is this Beautiful Companion’s family name?"

The maid said, "Her surname is Nangong, and her given name is Liuli. It’s a nice name, but... the matron said she needs to be disciplined."

"Young Master Hua... you might not be familiar with the rules regarding the Beautiful Companions?"

Li Xian said, "What rules could there be for Beautiful Companions?"

The two maids looked at each other and covered their mouths, giggling, "There are definitely rules, and quite a few of them."

Li Xian laughed, "Then would you two sisters kindly enlighten me?" The two maids blushed and glanced sneakily at Li Xian several times. At this moment, Li Xian’s true appearance was revealed, adding to his extraordinary charm and handsome presence.

They said, "As for the Beautiful Companions... it is a unique rule of our Flower Cage Sect. Among the members of the Flower Cage Sect, those who enjoy close companionship with a Beautiful Companion must have made outstanding contributions or possess notable Martial Arts prowess."

"But if someone can’t manage their Beautiful Companion, it would be quite the embarrassment. If one can have their Beautiful Companion truly submit in body and mind, it will earn great respect from the elders."

...

When they met Nangong Liuli again, she was dressed in a splendid attire with exquisite makeup, radiantly beautiful. Her hair styled in a "Willow Soft Braid," with red hairpins, white forehead ornaments, and ornate jewelry, her attire was extremely elegant. Her natural beauty and worldly experience perfectly supported her attire, making her look dignified and graceful.

Her jade shoulders were exposed, with light silk draped elegantly, her jade shoes were delicate and enchanting.

She walked gracefully towards him.

Li Xian thought, "What a beauty... according to the Flower Cage Sect’s rules, such a rare beauty is indeed mine." His gaze was playful, carefully examining her.

Nangong Liuli, upon seeing Li Xian, felt slight joy but could not help the sorrow and bitterness:

"Though it was he who won, better than a Flower Thief. But in the end, I still have to submit to another and live dependently. As a young lady of the prestigious Nangong family, to end up in such a fate, how can it be good."

She sighed softly.

Two maidservants stood beside Nangong Liuli. In this dimly lit passage, only Nangong Liuli’s ornaments shone brightly.

The accompanying maidservant said, "Young Master Hua... from today onwards, this Nangong Liuli is your Beautiful Companion. You can decide her fate as you wish."

Nangong Liuli blushed deeply, not daring to look at Li Xian. Her heart felt an extreme peculiarity, filled with both expectation and resistance; as for the so-called "decide," thinking about it back and forth, it could only mean this and that, and that and this. Li Xian laughed, "Thank you for the arrangement!" and took Nangong Liuli away.