Liver penetrates martial arts, instantly becoming a saint.

Chapter 275 Forbidden Candle Cult, Mustard Void Demon Robe, Madam's Turbid Robe, Beautiful Women and Concubines

Nangong Liuli was beautiful and charming. The flower boat passed by the rocky forest, occasionally hitting the rocks and shaking. She swayed left and right like a wind chime, already used to it, taking it all in stride. She chatted with Li Xian about the secrets of the turbid clothes.

She said, "Turbid clothes represent one's fate. The characteristics of turbid clothes can be divided into three levels and nine categories. The lowest level is 'ragged and tattered clothes'."

Li Xianqi asked, "Ragged clothes?" He was very curious. Wen Caishang was extremely skilled in the "clothes covered in grime" characteristic, and her words carried a hint of pride. He had once inquired about the characteristics of the two realms. Wen Caishang had given some explanation, but never went into detail. Yet, she was generous in teaching various miscellaneous arts, willing to impart all her knowledge.

In truth, Wen Caishang was willing to impart her martial arts knowledge. How could her beloved husband be mediocre? He must be renowned for all time, for that is why she loved and cherished him so deeply. However, she was wary of his talent, yet loved him to the core. She wished to slow down his training and carefully guide him, so that he would belong entirely to her.

Nangong Liuli said, "The so-called 'ragged clothes' are like the attire of a beggar. Ragged clothes let in the wind, offering neither warmth nor protection. They are completely useless."

"Most martial artists at the second realm in the world are dressed in tattered clothes. Once you understand this characteristic of turbid clothing, the mystery of wearing turbid clothing becomes irrelevant to them."

Li Xian was quite surprised, nodded, and pondered silently: "That Black-Faced Bat King is at the second level of martial arts, possessing many characteristics such as the ethereal celestial music, the gathering of three flowers at the top of the head, and the turbid robe. When I fought with him, I didn't see him use the profound mystery of the turbid robe, so it must be just tattered clothes, which are not very profound." Nangong Liuli's pretty face was slightly red. Having talked for a long time, her mouth was dry. She said, "The turbid robe has many profound mysteries, which may take a long time to explain. Why don't you feed me some water first?"

Li Xian untied the water pouch and helped Nangong Liuli drink some water. Nangong Liuli's mouth was dry, and she drank from the pouch as if it were sweet dew. She suddenly realized that Li Xian always carried this pouch with him, and must drink from it frequently. Her pretty face flushed red, but then she thought, she could no longer escape, could she possibly retain her innocence? She was destined to be violated; Hua Wucuo was at least handsome, far superior to the other flower thieves. Even though she was sad, the situation was what it was, and she could only adapt and accept it.

Nangong Liuli continued, "The second type of turbid clothing is called 'plain cloth clothing,' which resembles that of ordinary people in the marketplace. The clothing is simple but neat."

Li Xian thought to himself, "These intricacies... if we don't figure them out beforehand, it's hard to predict what will happen if we're just blindly counting our strength. The path of martial arts has too high a threshold. Families have martial arts training systems that have been researched for hundreds, thousands, or even thousands of years. We, as independent practitioners... can only stumble around recklessly."

He asked, "What is the special use of 'plain clothes'?"

Nangong Liuli rolled her eyes and asked, "What extraordinary purpose do you think the clothes worn by ordinary people have?"

Li Xian asked, "To cover the body and keep warm?" Upon hearing the words "cover the body," Nangong Liuli blushed slightly. When she was captured and bound, she was wearing exquisite clothes. Her clothes were still intact, but when the pleasure boat struck the reef and the waves surged, the boat rocked violently. With her skirt fluttering, it was uncertain whether it could cover her body. But she had no choice; filled with shame, she endured it.

Nangong Liuli said, "This kind of filthy clothing is of very little use, almost useless. But it is slightly better than 'tattered clothes.' The filthy clothing can cover the whole body. Its ability to keep out the cold... is indeed a little better than that of ordinary clay figures."

"The third type of turbid clothing is called 'brocade brazier clothing'. It is even better than 'plain cloth clothing', but as for its special uses, apart from being slightly better at keeping warm, it is actually useless."

"Although it has no practical use, those who are bestowed with the 'brocade robe' are already considered to be of the upper level of the second realm. Their foundation, destiny, martial arts... are all top-notch."

Li Xian nodded secretly, showing no disdain upon hearing the terms "ragged clothes," "plain clothes," and "brocade robes." He found it quite peculiar and looked back at the many second-realm martial artists he had encountered. The elders of the prefectural city were all roughly at the brocade robe level.

Seeing Li Xian drink water straight from his lips, Nangong Liuli's cheeks flushed. She looked away, her heart pounding. Li Xian asked, "And then?"

Nangong Liuli said, "These three categories are the lower level. Next is the middle level, the turbid robe."

"The fourth type is the 'Gathering Turbid Gauze Robe'. This type of turbid robe is light and airy, covering the whole body. It is invisible and intangible, and floats like gauze, hence the name 'gauze robe'. It is light and airy, but it can block punches and kicks. If the wearer concentrates on resisting, punches and kicks will have difficulty penetrating the body."

"If one were to wear this robe, one would be considered among the best of their generation. Do you know of the Vajra Temple?"

Li Xian recalled the "Martial Madman." His Vajra Palm technique was incredibly powerful, enough to injure Wen Caishang. At the time, Wen Caishang was weakened by lightning strikes, but she still managed to easily defeat the Four Heroes of Taixin. This demonstrates the immense power of the Martial Madman's palm strike.

Nangong Liuli said, "Jingang Temple is located in the Western Regions. Their martial arts are extremely fierce. They have a set of martial arts called 'Golden Gang Cover'. Only those who possess a mid-level Turbid Robe can reveal its power."

"The one clad in the 'Gathering Turbidity Veil' unleashes the 'Golden Aura Shield.' Golden light bursts forth, and the Gathering Turbidity Veil appears and disappears. The Golden Aura Shield combines strength and gentleness, making it extremely powerful!"

Li Xian asked, "Have you seen it before?" Nangong Liuli replied, "I've seen it more than once, quite a few times. Every few years, many Buddhist temples in the Western Regions, such as the Vajra Temple, would come to Daoxuan Mountain to debate scriptures and discuss martial arts; it was quite a grand event in the martial arts world."

Li Xian was very curious and listened intently. He then asked, "And then?"

Nangong Liuli said, "After the 'Gathering Turbid Gauze Robe' comes the 'Pure Qi Robe.' If one were to don this turbid robe, one would truly be a dragon among men, a rare breed indeed."

"Of course... Heaven has ordained the filth, but man may triumph over Heaven. Even in tattered clothes, one can still reach the summit and seize the stars and the moon for a day."

"The 'Pure Qi Robe' can only be worn by those with great fortune. Their turbid robes are extremely strong, tightly protecting the entire body; even ordinary mortals, wielding knives and striking with force, can hardly harm them in the slightest!"

"Furthermore, one can conceal Qi within the turbid clothing. This allows for counterattacks and has endless uses. My Nangong family has a set of 'Clothing-Clad Fist Techniques,' which relies heavily on 'Pure Qi Clothing.' If one possesses Pure Qi Clothing and then practices the Clothing-Clad Fist Techniques, one will undoubtedly be extremely powerful."

Her beautiful eyes were hazy. The Cloaked Fist Technique requires the martial artist to wear a specially made robe, concealing their fists beneath the sleeves. When throwing a punch, the opponent is not injured by the fists or feet, but by the sleeves that are pulled up. Internal energy flows within the robe, gently caressing the sleeves, yet concealing a thousand punches and ten thousand forces.

Imagine... if one were to wear an invisible "Pure Qi Robe," and then use the Robe-Clad Fist Technique. The invisible sleeves could vibrate, stroke, pat, or cover... enabling one to perform many incredible feats. One could retrieve objects from a distance, use feints, and injure enemies invisibly, possessing both offensive and defensive capabilities, making one difficult to defend against.

Furthermore, the "Pure Qi Robe" allows one to conceal Qi within the garment. In actual combat, this adds endless variations and wonders.

Li Xian asked, "Then what kind of 'turbid robe' do you wear?" Nangong Liuli replied, "I was fortunate enough to be granted the 'turbid gauze robe' by the grace of Heaven. Although I know the 'cloaked robe fist technique,' I cannot display the power of Uncle Gong. It is truly a waste of your cultivation."

Her words were truly modest. The two realms of martial arts each possess four distinct characteristics. The ethereal robes are predetermined, entirely dependent on fate. Her "Gathering Turbid Gauze Robe" was already extraordinary, placing her among the top of her generation. Furthermore, her profound mastery of the ethereal celestial music demonstrated her formidable abilities.

Li Xian sensed the formidable power of the Nangong family. Hearing Nangong Liuli's words, he learned that the family possessed a powerful individual clad in "Pure Qi Robe," and that this individual had cultivated formidable martial arts based on this characteristic.

Li Xian asked, "And then?" Nangong Liuli exclaimed in surprise, swaying violently from side to side. Her long hair flowed freely, and with each sway of the boat, her toes involuntarily tightened, feeling tense and helpless.

After swaying for quite a while, Nangong Liuli calmed her breathing and said, "The next type of turbid clothing is extremely rare. It is called 'Golden Jade Robe,' and this type of turbid clothing belongs to the highest grade of the middle class."

"Those who receive this garment will be impervious to swords and blades, and can withstand the onslaught of fire. Their vital energy will remain intact, and their bodies will not decay after death!"

"The one who wears this filthy robe must be extremely precious. It is said that after death, one's vital energy does not dissipate, and if one cultivates a certain martial art, one may be able to be resurrected and live a second life. I have only heard of this, and I do not know if it is true or not."

Upon hearing the phrase "resurrected from the dead," Li Xian was struck by the incredible mystery of martial arts and asked curiously, "Does the Nangong family have such a person?"

Nangong Liuli remained silent, for this matter involved family secrets and could not be spoken lightly.

Li Xian smiled and asked again, "If the intermediate level is this powerful, then wouldn't the superior level, the 'turbid robe,' be able to ascend to heaven?"

Nangong Liuli said, "Those who can obtain the superior Turbid Robe are absolutely not ordinary people. The superior Turbid Robe is extremely rare, and there is no distinction between strong and weak; it all depends on how one uses it. The seventh type of Turbid Robe is called..."

Suddenly, a voice rang out: "It is named 'Eternal Dragon Robe'!"

Ye Cheng walked slowly through the narrow passageway. He had a refined and scholarly demeanor, unlike a thief, and more like a literary scholar.

Nangong Liuli turned her head to look. Because the cell was very cramped, her view was limited. She could only hear footsteps but could not see the person. But she knew that Ye Cheng was coming, and she couldn't help but frown.

Li Xian looked up and cupped his hands, saying, "Elder Ye, what brings you here? I was bored, so I chatted with this woman. If she violates any rules, I will immediately gag her."

Ye Cheng patted Li Xian's shoulder lightly and said, "We've blocked her all the way, it won't hurt to let her talk."

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The conversation between Li Xian and Nangong Liuli traveled through the crack in the cell and reached Ye Cheng's ears.

He overheard Li Xian and Nangong Liuli discussing "Turbid Clothes." Thinking of Bian Qiaoqiao's tragic end at the hands of the fish, and considering Nangong Liuli was her close friend, his mental state must be unstable. If she were brought into the "Water Altar," she might become mentally unstable and even insane. That would be disastrous. Therefore, he personally went to talk to her and observe Nangong Liuli's mental state.

Ye Cheng smiled and said, "Miss Liuli, it's been a long time. How have you been?"

Nangong Liuli said coldly, "Excellent! Being fed like this, how could it not be good?"

Hearing Nangong Liuli's sharp words and witty retorts, Ye Cheng could hardly contain his anger. Yet, her spirits were incredibly high. He couldn't help but feel a slight surge of joy.

Taking advantage of the moment, Ye Cheng asked, "Were you just discussing 'turbid clothes'?"

Li Xian replied, "Yes. This disciple was curious, hence the inquiry."

Ye Cheng asked curiously, "Since you asked about the characteristics of the 'Muddy Clothes' cultivator, you must at least have mastery of the Essence of Food. You said you came from a wandering traveler background, so where did you get this mastery of the Essence of Food?"

Li Xian pondered, "The Flower Cage Sect was besieged by a group of enemies, and its disciples suffered heavy casualties. They claim to teach all without discrimination, but in reality, they recruit people to join their ranks and ride on their thieving ship. They never investigate the past of those who join them." He then said, "I had a fortuitous encounter and consumed some precious essence."

Ye Cheng glanced at it, neither believing nor disbelieving, but completely unconcerned.

He said, "It's true that young talents often have common topics. If I had known that Miss Liuli was bored, I would have sent someone to chat with you to relieve your boredom."

"Yes, you were just talking about the 'Eternal Dragon Robe'. If you don't mind, please continue."

Nangong Liuli frowned, unwilling to say more. After a moment of silence, Ye Cheng smiled and said, "Miss Liuli, please continue."

Nangong Liuli frowned, deep in thought. She was helpless, at the mercy of others, like a fish on a chopping board. She could only endure the humiliation and continued, "The so-called 'Eternal Dragon Robe' is the only tangible garment that can be passed down through generations. It consists of a dragon crown, tassels, a dragon robe, dragon shoes… and many other parts. Only the most supreme and noble person, the current emperor, can wear the 'Eternal Dragon Robe' to display his majesty and rule the world."

"The emperor of the dynasty, the old and the new, change into the 'eternal dragon robe' and hand over the power of the dynasty."

Ye Cheng nodded repeatedly. The Great Wu Dynasty's territory was vast, and even if the common people stretched their feet and looked up, they could hardly see even half a corner of the heavens. It was unknown who would be the ruler and who would be the subject. Undercurrents were swirling, and conflicts of interest were rampant... Only those from noble families, who had been exposed to such things from a young age, could speak of it so readily.

The imperial palace, with its dragon-like appearance and countenance, is not something that just anyone can glimpse.

He sincerely praised, "As expected of a scion of a prominent family, your vision and knowledge are truly remarkable."

Nangong Liuli scoffed inwardly and said indifferently:

"Imperial power has changed hands and passed down through the ages. The imperial robes have also been passed down from generation to generation. This is the origin of the name 'Eternal.'"

"With each transmission, a new dragon pattern is added. When the dynasty falls into turmoil, the dragon robe will dissipate. At that time, a chosen one must be chosen to restore order to the chaotic world, gather the fortune of heaven and earth, and then reconstruct the dragon robe for all ages. A new dynasty will be established."

"Legend has it that the Great Wu Emperor overthrew the Yu Dynasty. Tens of thousands of weavers sewed dragon robes, which contained the solar terms, calendar, four seasons, agricultural seasons, all industries, dragon power, authority... a single garment, extremely complex. It was intended to condense all things in the world and embroider them into the dragon robe. If someone could see it, they could comprehend martial arts."

Ye Cheng clapped his hands and exclaimed, "What an eye-opening experience! What an eye-opening experience!"

He continued, "Now the Great Martial Army is in chaos, and the imperial robes are about to fall. Conflicts are rising again, and undercurrents are surging. Your Nangong family is a prestigious clan and should be at the forefront. You should set an example for the world, either by supporting the weaker martial forces or by starting anew..."

Nangong Liuli sneered, "I'm just a captured woman. How could I know about my family's schemes? Telling me this is utterly boring."

Ye Cheng said, "Then please tell me about the next type of turbid clothing." He greatly admired Nangong Liuli's speech and vision.

Nangong Liuli said, "The eighth category of turbid clothing should be the 'Wonderful Flower Heavenly Robe'."

"How effective is it?" Ye Cheng asked.

Nangong Liuli said in a deep voice, "'Mystic Heavenly Robe' is rarely heard of. How would I know its function?"

Ye Cheng laughed, "You couldn't possibly be unaware. Daoxuan Mountain possesses a 'Mystic Heavenly Robe'." Nangong Liuli's pupils constricted slightly, and she said in a deep voice, "Your Flower Cage Sect is so audacious that you even dare to covet the Jade Maiden?"

Ye Cheng laughed heartily, "When has my Flower Cage Sect ever been anything but bold? The mighty 'Heavenly Garment of Wonderful Splendor'—if we don't give it a try, how can we possibly succeed?"

Nangong Liuli said, "You're overestimating yourself. You'd better not invite disaster upon yourself. The Jade Maiden of Daoxuan Mountain is far more terrifying than you think."

Ye Cheng said, "Hahaha, no need for you to worry."

Li Xian asked, "Elder Ye, what is the purpose of this 'Mystic Heavenly Robe'?"

Ye Cheng put his hands behind his back and paced back and said, "'The Heavenly Robe of Wonderful Splendor' is a gift from heaven. It is said that it is made of clouds and dew, draped with colorful clouds, and the moonlight shines on it alone, while the sunlight lingers there unwilling to leave. It is truly: radiant and colorful, graceful as a startled swan, elegant as a swimming dragon... every move it makes contains the essence of immortality."

Nangong Liuli murmured. It seems the Flower Cage Sect has already studied the Jade Maiden of Daoxuan Mountain. A visible attack is easy to dodge, but a hidden arrow is hard to guard against… This is ultimately not a good thing.

Ye Cheng laughed and said, "Please speak about the last type of turbid clothing." Nangong Liuli said in an old voice, "This type of turbid clothing is even rarer than the 'Wonderful Flower Heavenly Robe,' so what's the point of talking about it?"

Ye Cheng said, "Now that we've discussed the first eight categories of filthy clothing, please proceed with the last one. Wouldn't it be better to finish what we started?"

Having been captured and bound, she had no choice but to continue, saying, "The ninth type of turbid garment, the 'Mustard Void Demon Garment,' is something I enjoy reading, but there are very few records of it. All I know is that no one possesses it to this day."

"You're wrong. If no one possesses it, how can it be recorded?" Ye Cheng laughed.

Nangong Liuli asked curiously, "Then why is the clan's collection so..."

Ye Cheng said, "It is you who do not wish to record this."

Nangong Liuli said, "Then please speak. I truly do not know this part."

Ye Cheng said:

"The 'Mustard Void Demon Robe' is extremely rare, appearing only once every few hundred or even thousands of years. But throughout the long river of history, there have always been exceptional talents, blessed with extraordinary talents!"

"But some geniuses are so terrifying that even ancient books and books are unwilling to record them!"

"Do you know why the Mustard Void Demon Robe is called the Mustard Void Demon Robe?"

Nangong Liuli shook her head in confusion. Ye Cheng smiled and said, "After all, you still lack experience."

"If we trace the origins of my Flower Cage Sect, it is a branch of a demonic sect."

Nangong Liuli exclaimed, "Could it be the Candle Sect?"

Ye Cheng laughed, "Quick reaction! Indeed, it is the Candle Sect!"

Nangong Liuli understood immediately. If it were the Candle Sect, no wonder their clan records wouldn't include it. She said, "The Candle Sect, which once terrified the world and was forbidden and taboo, has actually degenerated into a vulgar sect that captures women. It's truly ironic."

Ye Cheng said, "You overestimate us. The Candle Sect is terrifying; it has been torn apart and scattered throughout the world. My Flower Cage Sect is merely a small remnant; how dare we represent the Candle Sect?"

Ye Cheng said, "The leader of the Candle Sect, Guo, was once the Mustard Void Demon Robe. In fact, according to classical records, the Mustard Void Demon Robe was originally called the Mustard Void Immortal Robe. Because of the reputation of my Candle Sect, it was renamed the Mustard Void Demon Robe."

Nangong Liuli sighed, "No matter how glorious it was, it will eventually become the past. No one in this world possesses such a demonic robe."

"Wrong again!" Ye Cheng said, "They say heroes emerge in chaotic times, but in this era there is a Mustard Seed Demon Robe."

Nangong Liuli was taken aback, her beautiful eyes wide with surprise, and asked, "Who?"

Li Xian frowned slightly, sensing something amiss. Ye Cheng said, "Lady Zhejian!"

Nangong Liuli asked, "Lady Zhejian?" Ye Cheng replied, "This woman is ruthless, extremely knowledgeable, and exceptionally skilled in martial arts. When planning or strategizing, she often gets straight to the point. She never deliberately reveals her whereabouts, nor does she deliberately try to keep a low profile."

"It is precisely because of this style of doing things that she is not well-known. Those who know her fear her like a ghost. Many heroes and valiant men are afraid of her martial arts and her methods, and are ashamed to mention anything about her, because they have all suffered greatly at her hands, and are even more afraid of her coming to their door. Therefore, those who do not know her have never heard of her."

Nangong Liuli exclaimed in surprise, "There are actually such figures in the martial arts world!"

Ye Cheng said, "She is Jiexu Moyi. My Flower Cage Sect knows this because of our connection with the Candle Sect."

"Speaking of which... because of this matter, the Flower Cage Sect harassed her several times. She was ruthless with her sword, no joke. She wasn't even as old as you back then, she was truly... truly terrifying."

Their faces showed terror; they had been crushed and were forced to flee in all directions, resulting in heavy casualties.

Nangong Liuli felt very relieved.

Li Xian suddenly realized, and muttered, "The lady had a white snake-shaped soft sword hidden in her sleeve. I took off her clothes and searched thoroughly, but couldn't find the sword anywhere. It turns out she hid it in her dirty clothes and it vanished into thin air!"

Li Xian exclaimed, "The superior cloak is indeed exquisite."

Ragged clothes, plain cloth clothes, brocade robes, gauze robes, pure qi robes, gold and jade robes, dragon robes for all ages, heavenly robes of wondrous beauty, and demonic robes of mustard seed.

Nine types of turbid robes, nine distinctive features. The two realms of martial arts are the watershed of martial arts. The ethereal celestial music, the gathering of three flowers at the top of the head, the turbid robes covering the body... all are extremely special, and there are many ways to find them.

Those who excel in one area can be called masters.

Li Xian asked, "Is there anything unusual about that 'three flowers gathered at the top'?"

Nangong Liuli said, "No." Ye Cheng nodded and said, "The most important characteristic of the two realms of martial arts is 'ethereal celestial music.' Don't be fooled by the variety of clothing; it's all determined by fate. Most are tattered clothes, plain clothes... they're really not very useful."

"Miss Liuli's shrouded gauze dress is truly extremely rare."

Li Xian was in a clear and peaceful state of mind, and naturally did not feel anxious.

Nangong Liuli's mind was in turmoil. She had cultivated her inner strength for many years, and it was time for her to shine. Yet, she was captured by Hua Long, her limbs immobilized. Hearing tales of the martial world, endless and exciting, she felt only sorrow and helplessness.

Ye Cheng said, "Miss Liuli... you seem to be behaving yourself. I have some good news to tell you."

Nangong Liuli thought to herself, "What good news could you possibly have to tell me, you scoundrel?" Ye Cheng said, "We are about to arrive at the Water Altar, a key location of the Flower Cage Gate. You should be auctioned off as a 'beautiful concubine'."

Nangong Liuli pursed her red lips, her expression one of utter despair. Just hearing her words was enough to instill a sense of humiliation. A noblewoman of the Nangong family, reduced to something unrecognizable, being auctioned off for a pittance.

Ye Cheng continued, "However, the Water Altar is preparing for a grand event. It's quite lively, with many young people participating. You will use this as a prize to reward the winner."

Nangong Liuli cursed, "You old scoundrel, what's the difference!" Tears welled up in her eyes, making her look extremely delicate and pitiful.

Ye Cheng smiled and said, "Of course there are differences."

"You seem to get along quite well with Hua Wucuo. Why not consider this: if he wins the championship, you will be his."

Nangong Liuli thought to herself, "Ah! This...this...is much better than being auctioned off. If it really falls into his hands, at least...at least his appearance won't be bad." Her cheeks flushed.

Ye Cheng said, "Hua Wucuo, keep a close eye on this girl and don't let her run away. This is also excellent news for you. You must cherish her! Strive to be the best!"

"Just think about it... such a beautiful woman, serving you to sleep every night. Tsk tsk, how wonderful that would be. Since you come from a poor background, normally, if you were outside the Flower Cage Gate, it would be an honor for Nangong Liuli to even glance at you. But now you have the chance to have her. Hahaha."

Nangong Liuli was getting annoyed. Her heart was pounding, and she looked Li Xian up and down several times. Unfortunately, the angle was too poor, and the lighting was dim. She swayed from side to side, but she still couldn't really see him clearly.

Seeing that Nangong Liuli's face was flushed, Ye Cheng laughed and said, "You should try it out during this time. If you really win the heart of this beauty, I'll be very envious."

He turned and left.

Li Xian and Nangong Liuli exchanged a glance, both feeling embarrassed. Nangong Liuli asked shyly, "Little thief Hua…you…you're participating in that competition?"

Li Xian said lazily, "I can't participate. My skills are not yet proficient, so I won't show my face."

Nangong Liuli said, "Would you mind joining us?" Li Xian laughed and said, "What, do you want to be my concubine?"

Nangong Liuli said, "Hmph, you're no different from the other flower thieves. Oh well, my fate is miserable, let whoever wants to torment me do as they please!"

After a long pause, the old man said, "But you're still a bit better."

Li Xian sighed, "It still won't work. After all, I'm not even worthy of carrying the shoes of the wild dogs of Daoxuan Mountain."

Nangong Liuli's face was flushed red. She had just been cursing Li Xian with the most offensive language imaginable. She could only plead softly, "Good young hero, good hero... please... please, I beg you."

(End of this chapter)