Free Web NovelChapter 623: Chapter 344: Heaven Will Not Respond, Earth Will Not Heed—Even Lady Broken Sword Meets Her Match
Wen Caishang felt both angry and embarrassed, never expecting her first major defeat in life to be in such a situation. She would rather lose in a sword duel or suffer setbacks in a martial arts competition... than face this kind of distressing circumstance, which was truly humiliating.
At this moment, she couldn’t speak, already aware that Li Xian intended to leave. She felt a tingling sensation on her scalp: "With this young man’s cautious nature, I don’t expect him to hurt me, nor would he be willing to harm me, but he would definitely not let me escape easily. Now that I’ve fallen into his hands, I’m truly in for it."
She wanted to escape the sword momentum, but suddenly her eyes widened with surprise. Li Xian first used the "Wearing Silkworm Clothes" method of the "Silkworm Robe Mismatched Jade Technique" and firmly helped Wen Caishang put on the ’Silk Clothing.’ Knowing that Wen Caishang couldn’t escape this binding technique, he took out a set of Green Silkworm Rope, fusing the "Silkworm Robe Technique" with the "Setting Sun Bloodsword."
This was extremely difficult, but Li Xian had thoroughly mastered the essence of the Setting Sun Bloodsword, his sword techniques were flexible, already stepping out of the framework of swordsmanship. Coupled with his natural intelligence, he developed a "Silkworm Sword Clothing," which effectively served the purpose of binding, specifically restraining the key points of the body, making it difficult for a person to move, yet it contained the sword principles of the Setting Sun Bloodsword.
This clothing, when worn on others, would have no use for the Setting Sun Bloodsword principles, merely possessing the ability to bind. It traps Wen Caishang deeply in the Yin Yang Immortal Lovers Sword’s quagmire, where the Yin Yang Dual Swords continually unite, with the sword momentum cycling repeatedly, operating around her body, invisibly suppressing her cultivation, making it nearly impossible for her to break free alone. Wen Caishang cried out in frustration, thinking: "That damn kid... goes to such lengths against me with all sorts of extraordinary moves, he actually came up with such a method, opened a new path to restrain my abilities. I... I’m really going to be driven mad by him. Could it be that he still has tricks up his sleeve?"
Upon seeing there were indeed hidden moves, Wen Caishang was so angered she felt dizzy: "You’re overly cautious with others, so be it, but you don’t hold back with me either, you fear me like I’m a tiger, yet you use the ability to capture dragons on me."
She whimpered twice, her beautiful eyes filled with fierce anger, glaring at Li Xian. It seemed there was karma in the dark, as Wen Caishang had once used the Eight Extremes Seal Technique to entrap Li Xian, making him feel isolated from the world, from water, and from fire. freewebnσvel.cѳm
Now Li Xian made her feel powerless, calling for help, unable to move. Wen Caishang, despite her vast knowledge, was unable to resolve the current predicament and resigned herself to Li Xian’s arrangement.
She felt extremely strange, as she had always been proud, confident, demanding perfection, and control. She was used to managing everything, arranging all matters, insisting everything go according to her will. If Li Xian were to obey her, the martial arts he’d learn, the food he’d eat, the miscellaneous skills he’d study in the future... she would arrange everything meticulously, seeking complete control. Yet now, it was completely contrary to her nature. She couldn’t even control her arms and legs that she was born with, nor could she speak with her usually eloquent tongue. This feeling faintly existed when practicing the "Silkworm Robe Mismatched Jade Technique," but not as clearly as at this moment. The strong reverse situation left her at a loss, feeling utterly embarrassed.
The situation took half a day. By the time noon had passed, and the sun was warm and high in the sky, flocks of birds flew joyfully, and fish spewed water playfully. The area near the lake was full of vitality. Li Xian had used all he had learned in his lifetime here, feeling extremely exhausted. Seeing Wen Caishang completely subdued made him a bit proud: "Madam has been domineering over me for so long. Finally, I get to feel triumphant for once. As a man, this is how it should be."
Wen Caishang’s forehead was sweaty, she let out a small sigh. All she could do for now was fiercely glare at Li Xian. An accidental slip led to eternal regret, she never expected to have this day.
Li Xian said: "Don’t blame me, madam. Last time you used the cocoon to trap me. This time, we’re even." Wen Caishang thought to herself, "Well, it seems you indeed hold a grudge over that incident." She let out a couple of "whimpering" sounds, feeling helpless, really unable to do anything against Li Xian. She saw Li Xian’s eyebrows slightly raised in extreme pride, secretly regretting she hadn’t bullied him or challenged him more in the past.
Li Xian thought, "Madam always wanted to capture me back. Now I’ve captured her instead. Looking at her, she seems to be in a difficult position. Why can’t I abduct madam?" Such a thought suddenly stirred in his mind.
But then he calmly thought again, "I’m afraid it’s not right to do so. At the moment, I can restrain madam only because of the Setting Sun Bloodsword and Yin Yang Immortal Companion Sword. Having the advantage of time, place, and harmony, while madam is only barely restrained. This sword momentum will eventually dissipate. Madam, with her vast knowledge and powers, might discreetly resolve this situation. When that time comes, I’ll be in trouble. When I truly have the ability to surpass madam in the future, then I can consider capturing her alive."
"When that time comes, if madam dares to be arrogant again, I will spank her and teach her a harsh lesson. Hahaha, that will truly be a display of masculinity, full of vigor and pride."
He couldn’t stop smiling, feeling extremely satisfied as the spring breeze brushed his face. This scene was caught by Wen Caishang, who couldn’t help but angrily glare at him, guessing that Li Xian was laughing at her miserable state, her resentment hard to quell. However, she didn’t know that, despite her embarrassment, she possessed an uncommon charm at this moment.
Li Xian said: "Madam, wait a moment." He turned around and left, stepping through the forest with the Seven Stars Step. This was a deep area of the forest, with few paths in the surrounding, the vegetation growing chaotically, with heavy snow piled up. Sometimes, when stepping on empty ground, his foot sank deep into the snow, stepping into heaps of fallen leaves. The cold air accumulated within the heaps of decayed grass and leaves could instantly freeze his feet, making traveling difficult. Li Xian rushed to a secluded path, finding a horse carriage and a white horse.
Some days prior, Li Xian and Wen Caishang had traveled by this carriage. Both were busy practicing swordsmanship, completely absorbed, thus neglecting these items. The white horse was faint from hunger, lying on its side in the grass.
Li Xian checked its breath and noticed there was still a feeble breath left, immediately delivering Inner Qi to warm its body. The white horse gradually regained its breath but had barely any strength to stand, having had no food or drink for days.
Li Xian said: "Wait a moment." He looked around and saw a small stream on the east side, and noticed a nearby green tree with broad leaves that hadn’t fallen. He struck the trunk with his palm, shaking the leaves off. Then used the "Pure Gang Qi Clothing" to collect the leaves, appearing as if they were floating around him, quickly walking towards the stream.
