Free Web NovelChapter 662: Chapter 354: Power Soars, My Heart Alone, Strong Will Shakes Qi! Liuli’s Provocation (Part 2)
His thoughts twisted and turned a hundred times, lifting a hand to grasp Li Xian’s palm. Warmth radiated from their palms, sweat mingled.
Zhang Yuanyuan felt a complex sense of sorrow, struggling to regain her composure. After a while, Nangong Liuli cooked a meal and, after sharing it, sent her off with comforting words. Zhang Yuanyuan forced a smile, boarded a carriage to return home. Nangong Liuli closed the door, wielding the Five Elements Command Flag with a wave. The flowers and plants in the courtyard formed a green barrier, mist turned into fog, every stone and brick had its purpose.
Nangong Liuli said, "You little rascal, do you know what the stone bead is called?" Li Xian replied honestly, "I don’t know, but it can repel poisonous insects, so it must be something formidable."
Nangong Liuli frowned and asked, "How did you acquire it? Tell me in detail." Li Xian then described how he discovered the stone cauldron within the Nine Orifice Dragon Heart Acupoint and obtained the Stone Pill.
Nangong Liuli paced back and forth, muttering, "No wonder, no wonder, it seems it truly is what it appears to be!" Overjoyed, she said, "You lucky little rascal!"
Li Xian asked confusedly, "Sister Liuli, what exactly is this thing’s use?"
Nangong Liuli explained, "It’s a Dust Repelling Pearl, of great use to my Nangong Family. But it’s rare and hard to find, who would have thought you acquired it by such a twist of fate." Li Xian laughed and said, "That’s wonderful, that’s wonderful, since Sister Liuli likes it, my efforts haven’t been in vain!"
Nangong Liuli said earnestly, "But I can’t take it. This item can preserve life; the pill has a miraculous effect. It isn’t consumed orally, but rather stared at. Even those near death need only stare at the Stone Pill and they won’t truly perish. Considering this effect, it can naturally heal injuries, you should carry it with you, it may be of great use."
Li Xian laughed, "Stared at? There really are such wonders in this world?" He took the Dust Repelling Pearl and examined it closely, thinking to himself, "This item is precious, beyond my expectations. But Sister Liuli has waited for me, suffering daily, I powerless, will give this to her, if it can bring her a moment of happiness, then it’s put to good use." Turning, he pushed it back to Nangong Liuli, with unwavering resolve, refusing to take it back no matter what. Despite several refusals, Nangong Liuli ultimately couldn’t resist and accepted it into her pouch. Her heart was deeply moved; such sincere intentions were hard to find, making her feel tender and confused, her enchanting eyes glimmering.
The two reunited after a long separation, undisturbed by outsiders. Naturally, they enjoyed their intimate moments. Li Xian mischievously probed, Nangong Liuli restrainedly resisted, trying to escape back to her room. Yet it’s utterly impossible.
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In the evening.
The sunset cast oblique rays, the birds and beasts lightly chirped. February had passed, the third spring arrived. The weather was gradually warming, the ice and snow melting away. Within Cyan Ox Residence, the Five Elements layout was special, with the Five Elements Command Flag guiding the feng shui, making the place warm and suitable.
With everything done, Li Xian rarely relaxed. At the eastern gate was a stable, inside was a brown horse that Li Xian bought before setting off. It was an ordinary horse, but its leg bones were tough, its muscles strong, and its body robust. Nangong Liuli carefully tended to it, making it well-fed and strong, its eyes brimming with spirit. freēwēbηovel.c૦m
Riding the carriage, they leisurely wandered around Peach Blossom Town. New buds sprouted on trees, the people lived in peace and prosperity. The streets were filled with the scents of wine, meat, and honey. Suddenly feeling playful, Li Xian bought two jars of peach blossom wine, four drunken flower eggs, some honey cakes...to accompany Nangong Liuli out of the small town.
Finding a spot undisturbed by others, they drank and chatted idly, discussing various matters. Nangong Liuli inquired about the dangers along the way. Li Xian hesitated in his heart: "Should she be told about the lady’s affair?" Then he thought again, "Li Xian, what’s there to hide, if Sister Liuli calls you a licentious rogue, she’s not wrong. You should take it in stride."
But seeing the joy and expectation in Nangong Liuli’s eyes, the excitement in her expression, with her brows relaxed, she was truly blissful. If he spoke complete truth, he would feel no guilt, yet it would make her sad and troubled, leaving the worry to her, which seemed selfish. This place was by the Water Altar, escape was impossible, Nangong Liuli was trapped in a perilous situation. If she knew Wen Caishang’s whereabouts, she would feel more hopeless and helpless, feeling alone in the vast world, drearily unhappy?
Li Xian hesitated for a moment, then smiled and recounted the dangers along the way, one by one, while conveniently omitting Wen Caishang’s story. Hearing of the perilous journey and various obstacles, Nangong Liuli couldn’t help but worry fearfully for Li Xian.
Then hearing how he escaped danger, taught the evil rogues a lesson, and defeated the Sword Sect, she applauded joyously, her excitement evident on her face, with a charming smile and dazzling beauty. Li Xian talked until his mouth was dry, then clinked glasses and drank. The more he talked, the more only intoxication seemed apt, combining with the peril and marvel of the journey, as if truly in it.
Shoulder to shoulder they sat, waiting until the sky faded before driving back to rest, sharing the same bed. The next morning, Li Xian paid visits to "Yan Hao" and "Shi Yufei," visiting several elders.
Only after fulfilling these social obligations did he return to practice martial arts. Nangong Liuli changed into a different outfit, wearing animal skin boots, a white silk top on her upper body, a brown pleated skirt below, her long hair tied into a ponytail, her figure slender. Holding a longsword, she intended to spar with Li Xian to enhance their martial arts skills.
They were of similar age. Nangong Liuli was highly skilled in Martial Arts, and as they dueled with two swords, they were evenly matched. Nangong Liuli laughed, "You little rascal, if you think to deliberately let me win, you underestimate me! Watch this sword!" Her swordsmanship was swift, stabbing upwards, sweeping left and right. Her movements were graceful, the sword techniques were quite remarkable.
Li Xian thought, "Sister Liuli was captured by Flower Cage Sect, not due to lack of skill, but because of conspiracy, attacked by an array. I underestimated her, I’ll pay dearly for that." He focused and countered.
The two were drenched in sweat, unable to determine a victor. Nangong Liuli thrust the longsword into the ground proudly, saying, "See, Sister is formidable, I’m not just a pretty face." Li Xian laughed, "Sister Liuli, you’ve really broadened my horizons!" freēwēbηovel.c૦m
Afterwards, they each practiced martial arts. Li Xian drew out a spear from his sleeve, diligently honing the "Broken Demon Spear."
