Liver penetrates martial arts, instantly becoming a saint.

Chapter 230 A complete break between the two sides infuriates the lady.

"What are you going to the inn for?"

Li Quan and Zhang Hu asked.

Su Qiuwu sneered, "Have you lost your minds dealing with these beasts for so long? Maybe Wen Caishang is still hiding in the inn. Even if that's the case, there must be some clues in the inn about how she managed to escape without a trace. Following the clues is better than you two smashing things in the street to vent your anger and making a fool of yourselves."

Li Quan shouted, "Su Qiuwu, what kind of attitude is this?"

Su Qiuwu thought to himself, "These defeated soldiers are hardly of any use. Why should I be polite to you two?" With a flick of his sleeve, he arrogantly said, "If you don't want Wen Caishang to come back for revenge, and if you want to save your own lives, then quickly lead the way!"

Li Quan and Zhang Hu were greatly disdainful and naturally indignant, but then they thought that Wen Caishang had escaped and was now back for revenge, and would surely be ruthless and meet a tragic end. After arguing a few times, they obediently led the way back to the inn.

The inn's doors were tightly shut, and all the guests had left. Li Quan kicked one of the doors, and with a "crack," the door shattered into pieces.

The shopkeeper and waiter were startled. Seeing the two menacing figures, Li Quan and Zhang Hu, return, they were filled with trepidation. The shopkeeper, forcing a smile, cautiously greeted them: "Gentlemen, who are you…?"

Zhang Hu cursed, "You dare to cover it up!" and slapped him across the face. The shopkeeper cried out, covering his cheek, and wailed, "Sir, I...who did I cover up?"

Li Quan said, "Without your protection, how could that brat have escaped yesterday?" He kicked the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper, who was fat, was kicked several feet away and crashed onto several tables. His eyes rolled back, and he was barely breathing. He was unlikely to survive.

Su Qiuwu ignored them, observing the inn's layout. He walked through the kitchen, guest rooms, stables... nothing particularly special about it.

He called over the waiter and inquired in detail about what had happened yesterday.

The waiter glanced at the shopkeeper, fearing a repeat of the previous incident, and said tremblingly, "Sir, I do remember those two people you mentioned. It's strange, they were in the kitchen for a while, and then they suddenly disappeared."

"But...but how did it disappear? I really...I really didn't see it. Please, sir, have mercy...have mercy."

He knelt down and kowtowed. Li Quan said, "You don't know? I think you just don't want to tell me!" He grabbed Xiao Er's hair and pulled hard, and with a "rip," the hair and skin were all peeled off.

Su Qiuwu carefully explored the area and arrived at the back door. He frowned slightly, noticing that the kitchen was well-stocked and that a back door led directly to the street.

"They must pass through the door to escape. I'll go outside and take a look; perhaps I can find a clue."

Outside the back door.

Vegetable leaves were scattered on the ground, and there were tracks left by horse-drawn carriage wheels. He immediately understood and asked, "Did a vegetable vendor deliver vegetables last night?"

The waiter hurriedly replied, "Yes, we do. Old Zhang from the north of the city delivered vegetables last night. Sir, is there a problem?"

Su Qiuwu sneered, "This is a big problem." He already knew Li Xian's whereabouts. At the same time, he thought, "Wen Caishang's internal energy is completely depleted, and she will have a hard time recovering in a short time. This young brat, I suppose his abilities are limited. If I, Su Qiuwu, personally take action, he will be captured easily."

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But let's talk about last night.

Old Zhang, the vegetable vendor, drove the carriage at a leisurely pace, humming a folk song. He muttered, "Oh my, what a rare sight today. Such a beautiful woman, bound like this, how uncomfortable she must be."

"Why didn't I learn some martial arts when I was young? I could have become a notorious womanizer, hehe, then I wouldn't have died under the peony flower in vain, even as a ghost I would have been romantic."

"However, I'm an old man who has the desire but not the courage. If my wife hears me say this, she'll snap my neck."

"Sigh, I'm getting old. Even if that great beauty were on my bed, I wouldn't be able to do anything with her."

The city lights were dim, and the streets were bustling. The carriage traveled through the busy city streets, making three turns before heading north, where the number of pedestrians gradually decreased.

Inside the train carriage.

Li Xian and Wen Caishang lay quietly. Li Xian looked out of the carriage and saw the crisscrossing streets and alleys. He guessed that although Li Quan and Zhang Hu were powerful, it would not be easy for them to find him.

I feel a little relieved.

"Those two idiots, though skilled in combat, are physically disabled and lack ambition, lustful and vain, so they're not much of a threat. If all the pursuers are like that, I'll be thankful."

Li Xian thought to himself, "This is a bad omen."

Then I heard Old Zhang talking to himself, saying that when he was young he wanted to be a flower thief, but he had the desire but not the courage. Now he is old and frail and his wife always complains about him. I found it quite funny.

My mood improved immediately.

About half an hour later, Old Zhang let out a "whoosh," pulled on the reins, and stopped the carriage. He dusted himself off, jumped off the front of the carriage, and shouted, "Wife, I'm back!" He tied up the horse and went into the house.

Old Zhang's wife came out to greet him, saying, "You old man, why are you so late today?"

"Sigh, don't even mention it," Old Zhang said. "That innkeeper's assistant, so young, has weak hands and legs, and he's really not good at his job."

Old Zhang was well-off; he owned a house and a yard, and had sons and daughters. He had many nicknames, including "Vegetable King" and "Vegetable Guest." Among ordinary people, he was considered moderately wealthy.

They would buy fruits and vegetables from farmers cheaply and then transport them by horse-drawn carriage to inns, mansions, and other wealthy households.

They can make a profit from it, and they won't lack vegetables or meat.

Old Zhang went inside, and the carriage was parked in the courtyard. Li Xian breathed a sigh of relief, fearing that revealing their whereabouts would implicate innocent people. Therefore, she remained silent throughout.

Li Xian said, "Madam, you can speak now."

Wen Caishang said angrily, "Untie me now!" Li Xian skillfully untied the rope, untying the seven knots, and rolled the silk cord into a ball, putting it into his chest pocket. Wen Caishang, however, could not move, as the "Marrow-Stabilizing Finger" technique remained in her body. Her situation was extremely difficult.

Wen Caishang's beautiful eyes flickered uncertainly. She gazed at Li Xian's face, her thoughts racing: "Li Xian saved me, which shows his sincerity. But how long can a young man's impulsiveness last? Perhaps he saved me out of affection, or perhaps he couldn't bear to part with me because of my beauty."

"My internal energy is completely depleted, and my body is severely injured, making recovery difficult. Facing pursuit, my chances of survival are extremely slim. Knowing this, will he still be determined to save me? How can a momentary burst of passion last?"

Her mind was in turmoil. She was extremely adept at calculating gains, but of all the benefits, life was of utmost importance. She had exhausted her skills, was beset by misfortune, and had no bargaining chips left. She weighed the pros and cons from all angles and concluded that Li Xian offered her no advantage.

She was naturally confident in her stunning beauty, and Li Xian might have admired her. However, she projected her own feelings onto him; while she did have affection for Li Xian, it was mostly possessiveness, lust, and admiration. In a way, it differed from, yet was similar to, the stories of "The Strange Horse and the White Cloud," "The White Snake in the Sleeve," and "The Treasure Hidden in the Manor." She was extremely unwilling to give her life for Li Xian. One can imagine that human emotions are often like this.

Amidst her chaotic thoughts, Wen Caishang thought, "I need to test him. In my current situation, how much can he really do for me?" She then cursed, "How dare you disrespect me!"

Li Xian was taken aback: "I have great respect for you, Madam."

Wen Caishang said, "Is that so? Then what did you mean when you impersonated a disciple of Jianyu Tower and said you wanted to take advantage of me and humiliate me?"

Li Xianqi said, "It's just a temporary measure to fool the enemy. How could you possibly take it seriously, Madam?"

Wen Caishang said, "I took it seriously. According to the rules of the manor, such disrespect is unacceptable. What are you going to do about it?"

"According to the rules of the manor, I should be severely punished for disrespecting the lady," Li Xian said truthfully. Wen Caishang said, "Fine, fine, you take advantage of my immobility and speak of severe punishment so lightly."

Li Xian thought to himself, "Madam is so different from usual, but..." He felt that Wen Caishang had shed her image as a martial arts expert and was more like a sensitive, mischievous, and confused ordinary woman.

Li Xian thought to himself, "Madam has saved my life several times. Although she has her own motives and uses me as a pawn, I have always benefited from it afterward. Moreover, my martial arts skills and solid foundation are all thanks to Madam. Now that she is sensitive, I will obey her more." He said softly, "If Madam wants to punish me, just say so, and I will go and accept the punishment myself."

Wen Caishang raised an eyebrow and said coldly, "I can't move, so I can't punish you. Go ahead and stab yourself!"

Li Xian frowned and said, "Madam, we are being pursued. In this world, only the two of us can help each other. If I am wounded now, I fear we will not be able to escape. Could we punish ourselves with another sword strike later?"

Wen Caishang, her temper flaring, snapped, "Hmph! If you're not going to stab me, then just leave. I don't need your help anymore."

Li Xian said in a deep voice, "Madam, this is not the time to act rashly." Wen Caishang said coldly, "You've grown too big for your britches and now you say I'm acting rashly. If it weren't for my kindness, how could you have acquired this martial skill? The thing I acted rashly about the most was spending time and effort cultivating you. And now you've grown too big for your britches and come to bully me."

Li Xian quickly said, "Alright, Madam, I misspoke. Please forgive me."

Wen Caishang turned her head away, gave a slight snort, and ignored him. Li Xian hesitated for a moment, then said, "Alright, if Madam tells me to stab, then I will." He slashed the palm of the Shenjiang Sword, leaving a deep wound.

Wen Caishang's brows furrowed slightly, feeling quite gratified. She suddenly realized that Li Xian was still hers, and she smiled, "Alright, little fairy... I know your feelings. You're very obedient."

Suddenly, Old Zhang came out to feed the horses. He hummed a lullaby, and being quite old, he was still some distance from the carriage and didn't notice the two of them. Wen Caishang whispered, "That old scoundrel has dirty eyes, seeing me in such a sorry state. His mind is also dirty; I wonder what he's thinking about me. You should kill him too. To avoid revealing our whereabouts, kill the old and young in his family as well, and bury them on the spot!"

"This..." Li Xian said.

"Little Fairy, obey my command. When you are freed from this predicament, I will reward you handsomely," Wen Caishang said softly.

Li Xian shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, Madam, I can't kill him."

Wen Caishang's anger was evident as she said, "How dare you disobey my orders!?" Li Xian took a deep breath and said, "A man has principles of conduct, and principles of refraining from doing so. I cannot comply."

"Insolence!" Wen Caishang snapped. "What a fine man you are, knowing what to do and what not to do! If I said you wouldn't do it, wouldn't that be betraying me?"

Li Xian remained silent.

Wen Caishang's chest heaved with anger: "How dare you betray me? I knew you were an ingrate. You saw me suffer a setback and started to have ulterior motives. You disobey my orders today, and you'll abandon me tomorrow."

"Let me ask you this: if I were unharmed and I ordered you to kill someone, would you dare disobey?"

"Hmph." Li Xianshi was also annoyed, a thought flashing through his mind: "You woman, you're so hard to please! You have old grudges and the situation is critical. I risked my life to save you. I don't even know if we'll escape alive. You're being unreasonable today, so I'll just have my fun." He calmly said, "Wen Caishang, that's enough."

"You...you dare to call me by my name?!" Wen Caishang was stunned, her beautiful eyes filled with disbelief.

Li Xian solemnly replied, "It is true that you have been kind to me, and I, Li Xian, will repay that kindness. But to expect me to be a puppet, obeying your every word, unable to distinguish right from wrong, and indiscriminately killing the innocent, is utterly delusional!"

"You...you...how dare you speak to me like that?" Wen Caishang's eyes widened in surprise, and her imposing manner weakened. A moment later, resentment and panic welled up in her heart.

"You... how dare you betray me? If I die, so be it. But if I survive, I'll make sure you suffer a terrible fate!" Wen Caishang threatened coldly.

"Speaking of which, I can't stay at Yihe Manor any longer. Oh well, a man should repay kindness, but to cower and cower like a dog because of this is really meaningless. I've received so much kindness, I can repay it with my life if necessary, so I won't owe any debt of gratitude and won't lose my integrity," Li Xian thought to himself.

He said, "Wen Caishang, although you don't treat me like a human being, I still consider myself one. I have no intention of betraying you, and I will repay your kindness in return."

"No matter how destitute I, Wen Caishang, am, it's not up to you, a wicked servant, to bestow charity upon me." Wen Caishang said coldly, "While I'm still unable to move, you'd better leave quickly, or I'll take your life right now. You ungrateful wretch."

(End of this chapter)