Liver penetrates martial arts, instantly becoming a saint.

Chapter 241 The falling flowers, full of longing, seek their own lover. A sculpted embryo, celestial music begins to play!

The next day.

The rooster crows, and dawn breaks in the east. Li Xian, hearing the rooster's crow, rises to practice his sword. His sword, the Sunken River Sword, is three feet long and two fingers wide, its cold light flashing, capable of cutting through iron like mud.

It can make waves.

As day turned to night, the sunlight slanted across the sky. Li Xian's sword tip touched the sunlight, and he slowly moved it. The Sunset Blood Sword, having reached its pinnacle, actually drew the sunlight to deflect with the sword, drawing out an arc of light.

A hazy purple aura seemed to gather. Li Xian slowed his swordplay, unleashing a series of profound sword techniques in succession: Three Suns Opening, Hanging Sun, Blood-Red Setting Sun, Blazing Sun in the Sky… He emphasized intent over form, so that the Yang Sword flew gracefully without dissipating the slightest bit of scorching heat.

The sword tip drew in purple energy, which instead brought a refreshing coolness. Suddenly, it thrust out diagonally, the sword vibrating and emitting a buzzing sound. The purple energy was extremely dense, making Li Xian appear exceptionally noble.

This move is called "Purple Qi Comes from the East." It is an extremely powerful technique from the Sunset Blood Sword, which requires the sword tip to be filled with purple qi at the time of day and night. Only those with perfect skill can barely execute it.

[Your aura is abundant with purple energy; your proficiency in the first and second levels of the Crippled Eyes and Fading Blood Sword has increased by 59.]

Heaven rewards diligence; there will surely be gains. Li Xian was overjoyed and his spirits soared. Suddenly, he thought, "Although my martial arts skills are not systematic, my attainments are not shallow. I can try to combine and apply them."

Suddenly, he clapped his hands together, unleashing the "Azure Palm." A misty haze filled the air, and where Li Xian's sword tip traced, colorful light shimmered, as if by divine intervention. After completing the swordplay, the earthen house and dilapidated courtyard were ablaze with vibrant colors, filled with ethereal energy and drifting mist.

Li Xian unleashed his sword techniques, the red mole between his brows glowing faintly. His perfect features were naturally revealed. The mist surrounding him gave him an ethereal, otherworldly aura, making him appear elegant and handsome.

Li Xian was elegant and refined, with long, flowing hair. His jade-like face and ethereal features made him extremely handsome. His body, brimming with yang energy and pure yang essence, was like an invisible furnace, attracting the attention of women.

Wen Caishang lay in bed, already awake, silently observing, her red lips slightly pursed, her beautiful eyes like the surface of a lake in February, the spring feeling growing stronger with each passing moment.

Li Xian practiced his sword in the early morning, and at noon he saw the farmer resting under a tree, so he went over to chat with him, inquire about strange and unusual things, and talk about everyday family matters.

I gave Wen Caishang a massage at night.

Country life is not boring at all. Huashui Prefecture is a prosperous place, with fertile land, abundant water, and a mild climate. It is rich in venomous snakes and frogs. Moreover, the blooming flowers attract bees and butterflies. Occasionally, beehives can be seen, and honey can be harvested.

In Heshi Village, there were mischievous boys who, after finishing their farm work, would go into the mountains in groups to raid beehives and steal honey, returning with their heads covered in honey. The men working in the fields always carried small baskets at their waists. If they saw poisonous snakes, eels, or frogs, they would catch them without hesitation. A pot of snake soup or eel soup would make for a delicious meal.

Wen Caishang, feeling bored while lying around, watched the farmers busy planting rice seedlings. Having seen many things related to "snakes, eels, and frogs," she couldn't help but feel a little curious. She called to Li Xian to catch some to try as well.

Li Xian was surprised, but naturally satisfied. He sneaked into the fields at night, catching poisonous snakes, kicking frogs, catching eels... skillfully skinning and cleaning them, and cooking a pot of "Three Delicacies from the Fields".

His culinary skills are truly remarkable. The soup is fresh and delicious, with a hint of earthy flavor that adds a unique local touch.

[Your cooking of Tian San Xian (a dish of seafood, vegetables, and oysters) has increased your culinary skill proficiency by 12.]

In this way, three days passed in the blink of an eye, and Wen Caishang was able to move her left hand again, her fingers becoming nimble. However, she had difficulty exerting strength; she could lift and use a sword without any problem, but she could not lift heavy objects.

Wen Caishang said, "Don't underestimate me. If you put five pebbles in my palm, ordinary experts won't be able to get close to me."

Li Xian was intrigued and decided to give it a try. He searched the courtyard for pebbles, cleaned them, and placed them in Wen Caishang's palm. Then, he pretended to be a robber and broke into the courtyard.

Pushing open the wooden gate to the courtyard, a "whoosh" sound rang out as a pebble shot out in all directions, hitting the target precisely. This is the "Falling Flowers with Intention" move from the "Pick-a-Flower Finger" technique.

The fallen flowers, full of longing, sought their own lover. Thus, pebbles were launched in all directions, always aimed at Li Xian. Wen Caishang had lost all her inner energy; her flower-picking finger technique, though tangible, lacked rhythm, yet remained extremely powerful.

Li Xian leaped into the air, nimbly dodging the bullets. While still in mid-air, a second, a third… came hurtling towards him. The angles were astonishing, the force seemingly light, yet enough to kill a tiger with mere force!

Li Xian flipped over, gracefully dodging the attack. Knowing Wen Caishang's strength, he burst into the room, laughing, "I'm close now, you've lost."

Wen Caishang said, "I am weak and powerless, with no internal energy left. I can't use any powerful moves. Even if I could move my whole body, I would still be no match for you. By ordinary experts, I mean those below the level of consuming essence. You are bullying the weak by relying on your strength."

Li Xian said, "I'll just bully the weak anyway." They teased each other for a while, he tickling her waist, neck, and soles of her feet… Wen Caishang's laughter was clear and crisp, her voice tinged with shyness, shyness concealing joy, and joy mingling with pleasure. The mud house, built of yellow mud, offered little sound insulation. A villager passing by muttered, "These young people aren't ashamed at all, doing that in broad daylight," and looked up, hoping to catch a glimpse of something erotic. A pebble shot out, 'plop,' piercing her eye; blood flowed incessantly, and she screamed in agony.

Wen Caishang raised an eyebrow and sneered, then picked up another pebble with her fingertips, thinking, "You've ruined my fun, you clay figurine. Your eyes aren't clean, so I'll destroy them." She flicked the pebble lightly at the other eye.

Li Xian felt a slight chill: "Madam's methods are still so ruthless." Not wanting to cause trouble, he took out a silver coin from his pocket and threw it, knocking Wen Caishang's stone away. The silver coin had lost its momentum and landed right in the farmer's hand.

The farmer, his eyes bleeding, was terrified. But seeing the silver thrown at him, his fear vanished, and he ran away with the silver in his pocket. Wen Caishang sneered, "If you won't cut someone else's eyes for me, I'll do it myself. Why are you stopping me? Are you closer to that farmer than to me?"

Li Xian said, "I don't want to cause trouble, but if you blind him, his screams will be deafening. His wife and children will definitely come looking for him. What will we do then? We can't stay here anymore."

Wen Caishang said, "What's there to be afraid of? If they dare to cause trouble, I'll cripple their eyes one by one, turning this Peace Village into a village of blind men. There are so many villages in the world, we can just find another one. As long as you and I are alright, that's all that matters."

Li Xian sighed inwardly, "The lady has already reverted to her ruthless ways as soon as she regained her strength. I wonder if she will be any more lenient with me when she has fully recovered her power." He resolved to flee afterward.

Wen Caishang knew Li Xian's temperament well; unlike her, she spoke softly and proactively, "Are you angry because I was too harsh? I was targeting them, not you. I'll thank you properly once I'm better." Remembering Wen Caishang's methods, Li Xian wanted to take this opportunity to "bully the weak" and teach her a lesson. Wen Caishang's beautiful eyes sparkled; though she scolded Li Xian for his disrespect, she clearly liked him.

at night.

Li Xian secretly lurked to the farmer's house and eavesdropped: "You damned man, how did you get so badly injured? The doctor said there's no hope for your eyes!"

"Oh dear, what bad luck! A young couple came to our village, didn't they? They're quite young, but the man doesn't farm and the woman doesn't weave. I went over to take a look out of curiosity, and lo and behold, a stone hit my eye! It hurts so much!"

"Serves you right for meddling! I bet you just wanted to see if someone's wife was pretty, didn't you? You lecherous bastard, don't I know you? You deserve what you got! But it's a bit too much, a perfectly good eye, ruined like this."

"You know what, even though I didn't see her face, her voice was truly like a fairy's, hehe."

……

After eavesdropping for a while, he suddenly heard the candlelight go out and the rustling sound of clothes being undressed. Li Xian muttered, "Good heavens, injured like this, still doing manual labor. Working day and night, you must be exhausted." Not wanting to watch any longer, he used his lightness skill to leave.

The tenth day has passed in the blink of an eye.

Wen Caishang's qi and blood circulated smoothly, and she was able to sit up. She sat cross-legged in the room, her long hair flowing... but then falling down.

She murmured, "What a powerful Gu worm! I had just accumulated a wisp of internal energy when it was sucked away."

Li Xian had a clear objective: to hide in Heshi Village for two reasons: to wait for Wen Caichang to recover from her injuries, and to spend time planning a hypothetical route.

Wen Caishang's injuries were difficult to heal, but the force in her fingers was gradually dissipating. She was gradually able to protect herself.

Li Xian relaxed and mingled with the villagers, inquiring about rumors from near and far. Sure enough, he learned that there was a "Fuhua Trading Company" in the area.

Merchants travel long distances to trade and exchange goods. The Fuhua Trading Company mainly traded silk and shoes to the south, with its trade routes reaching as far as the southern border. The impoverished Chengdu Plain was a frequent stop on their route.

The road conditions along the way are naturally very clear.

During these past few days, Li Xian frequently visited the merchant guild. He entertained guests with drinks, made friends, and, with his refined manners, cultivated good relationships with other merchants.

When asked about his exploits in the south, the merchants boasted and joked, offering various accounts: encountering demons, killing bandits, fighting wicked merchants, breaking through illusions, and so on.

It was truly dramatic and full of suspense, incredibly exciting. The truth and the fiction were indistinguishable.

……

Rise at the crowing of the rooster and sleep at the sound of frogs.

We sleep together at night and play together during the day.

That night, the two slept in each other's arms, and Li Xian took the opportunity to ask, "My lady, why do I feel my body getting heavier and heavier?"

Wen Caishang said, "You're showing signs of reaching the second realm of martial arts!"

"What is that melodious celestial music?" Li Xian asked.

"Not bad," Wen Caishang said. "The melodious fairy music... Tai Su refers to bone structure. The two realms of martial arts are related to human bones. You consume the essence of heaven and earth, your physique is transforming, and you are gradually moving inward."

"The so-called 'ethereal melody' is actually the unusual sound produced when the bones have undergone a certain degree of transformation and are no longer ordinary bones, colliding with each other. It is roughly like the light sound of 'bells'."

"But people are different, and there will always be subtle differences."

Li Xian said, "I see. The bones are undergoing a transformation, which is why the body suddenly feels heavy. The bones collide with each other, producing a clear, ringing sound, which is the 'ethereal celestial music.' Can this sound disturb one's thoughts?"

Wen Caishang said, "Of course, with careful study, there are many wonderful applications. Some martial arts schools and techniques have developed based on this."

"Su Qiuwu, Li Quan, and Zhao Zhiyuan are all skilled in using melodious, ethereal music. But your level is not high enough to see through it. In your eyes, it is just an ordinary move, a punch, or a thrust, but in reality, it contains extremely profound martial arts principles."

Li Xian felt greatly pleased and pressed on, "That's it! How is it that martial artists of this level can dissolve upon contact with water?"

Wen Caishang said, "Of course..." Remembering Li Xian's roundabout comparison of her to a wild boar, her temper flared, and she said, "I'm not telling you. Figure it out yourself. Or you can beg me."

Li Xian laughed and said, "I don't need to ask anyone for help. I have my own way of interrogating you." Wen Caishang panicked and saw her feet being lifted up and her soles being tickled.

Half an hour later, Wen Caishang begged for mercy repeatedly and told the whole truth.

It turns out that... the way of the martial artist is like the universe. The two realms of martial arts have begun to emerge, and thus a process of "turbid settling and clearing rising" has been carried out.

Upon falling into the water, the martial artist's body became unsteady, and the turbid energy within him sank to the bottom. The other force dragged the martial artist's body down into the lake.

No matter what swimming techniques are used, they are difficult to resist.

In water, even the most agile martial arts are useless. Unable to swim, unable to fly… with nowhere to gain leverage, one can only drown.

Therefore... it turns into a clay bodhisattva upon entering the water.

……

……

After that day, Li Xian tried to produce "ethereal immortal music" and gradually was able to emit subtle, unusual sounds. The human body has 206 bones. Each bone can produce unusual sounds when rubbed, collided, or lightly touched at its joints.

This "ethereal, otherworldly music" contains profound knowledge. In combat, the movements of the body produce various strange sounds, subtly striking the opponent without their knowledge. It is incredibly powerful!

Li Xian felt as if he had entered a new world. Overjoyed, as he danced with his sword, amidst the hazy fairy mist and the "ethereal fairy music," something inexplicable seemed to happen.

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