From Humble Servant to Eternal Emperor
Chapter 124

Transformed Aspect Revealed! The Red Mole Between His Brows

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Li Xian took the longsword, flicked his wrist, and performed a sword flourish. The sword hummed, its movements elegant and graceful.

Madam Wen eyes sparkled, and White Snake flew out from her sleeve. Upon closer inspection, she realized it was a slender, soft longsword.

I've long anticipated the combination of sword techniques.

The Yin-Yang Immortal Companions Sword divides the swordplay into the Yin and Yang sections. Neither Swordsmanship, taken individually, is considered Higher Vehicle Swordsmanship.

However, if the swordsmanship is combined and the complete sword manual is obtained, it will be even more powerful than ordinary Higher Vehicle Swordsmanship. When the swordsmanship is combined, the Yin and Yang and yang energies intersect, nourishing the sword master invisibly.

It strengthens the body and mind, Life Extension, dispels inner demons, and heals injuries... its effects and benefits are astonishing.

Madam Wen, having mastered this Swordsmanship, often studied the sword manual, hoping to combine the Jade-Joined Sword Moves into one...

He chose to practice alone, thus enjoying all these wondrous aspects by himself.

However, Higher Vehicle Swordsmanship are obscure and complex. Many of the principles within them encompass the vastness of the universe above and the pleasures of men and women below, all of which are beyond Madam Wen's comprehension.

At this moment, the two swords clashed for the first time.

Madam Wen felt a tremor in her heart, the feeling from last time intensifying. "This boy is worth cultivating, but if he were to truly unite with me, I fear he is not yet qualified. However... it's rare that he can learn this Swordsmanship, so I'll bear with it for now. After all... his appearance isn't bad either."

He then launched a second attack.

"Madam, behold my sword!" Li Xian was overjoyed, casting aside the constraints of his status, and unleashed his full Swordsmanship.

At this moment, a sword thrusts out, using the "Tiger Fallen on Level Ground Form. The name of this move has a story behind it. Legend has it that among the Yin-Yang Immortal Couple, the one who wielded the Yang Sword was originally a great talent in the world, but after being injured, he lost all his martial arts skills.

The Yin Sword Master, however, did not offer any comfort, but instead sought him out for sword duels every day. He defeated him decisively each time, fueling the Yang Sword Master's resentment, which led him to create the "Tiger Fallen on Level Ground Form" move.

Therefore, this move is a technique of the weak fighting against the strong. The sword strike is angled downwards, like a wounded Ferocious Tiger pouncing with all its might.

However, after being modified, it became a flirtatious sword move for the two to reminisce about the past.

Li Xian and Madam Wen were not Yang Sword Masters, but their current situations were quite similar. Madam Wen naturally used the "Seize the Tiger's Tail Form.

When Madam Wen was learning the "Yin Section Sword", she found it extremely perplexing. The "Seize the Tiger's Tail Form" seemed abrupt and without reason, and it didn't resemble the moves of the Yin Sword at all. She could never understand the essence of the sword.

The two swords clashed at that moment.

She moved with ease, using her sword to guide the attack as if she were catching a ferocious tiger with her bare hands. With the sword pointing to the left, Li Xian, being less skilled, could only turn to the left.

Like a tiger fallen into a plain, being grabbed by the tail and swung around, Madam Wen's State of Mind was in a daze, and she felt even more at ease with the master of the Yin Section Sword.

Only now do I understand the essence of this sword: it is not about killing enemies, but about playing with it.

She smiled gently, a playful thought suddenly arising in her mind. She swung the sword left and right, like an older sister teasing a mischievous child.

Madam Wen stood still, and with just one sword strike, she forced Li Xian to dodge left and right at times.

[Twin Swords in Harmony, State of Mind in harmony, Proficiency +268]

A heartless person cannot wield a sword of passion.

A person of deepest feelings cannot wield the sword of ruthlessness.

The Yang Sword Couple lived in a very ancient era, and their life stories are unknown. Follower Sword offers some clues...

Madam Wen unconsciously became immersed in the Swordsmanship, her thoughts constantly shifting. Although neither of them harbored true feelings, their Swordsmanship was imbued with emotion. The tender sentiment within the swordplay captivated the viewer's attention.

Since entering the Jianghu, she has had countless suitors; the title "Lady Broken Sword" is both a beautiful and a fearsome one. Yet, she has never fallen in love with anyone.

She may have been reborn and transformed, but she was still the same person. She cultivated her mind and spirit, but she still had desires. At this moment, her Swordsmanship was tainted by emotions, and she felt another kind of feeling.

She was completely unaware of what was happening; she only felt a strange sensation, yet she was enjoying it nonetheless.

As the sword's momentum slowed, Madam Wen followed the natural course and unleashed a move called "Swear to Heaven." After this move, she felt as if Inner Qi in her body had been drained.

They've declared themselves powerless.

Madam Wen was taken aback. Just then, Li Xian attacked with his sword. Even with her rich experience, she couldn't help but stumble slightly.

It turns out that the "Swear to Heaven" sword move was a technique used by the Yin Sword Master to seal his own cultivation.

It was because the Yang Sword Master had repeatedly lost sword duels that he tricked the Yin Sword Master into Swear to Heaven that he would not use his cultivation or any other techniques, and that the two would simply compete with the most basic Swordsmanship.

In actual combat, this would completely seal off the opponent's meridians and Inner Qi, resulting in immense destructive power.

[Twin Swords in Harmony, Swordsmanship greatly improved, Proficiency +259]

Although Li Xian was also affected by the sword's momentum and entangled by tender feelings of love, his mind was firm and he remained unmoved, knowing what he wanted. As a poor man controlled by others, how could he dare to speak of love?

He also noticed that the lady's sword was moving slowly.

At this moment, he was single-mindedly focused on defeating the lady, a thought that coincided with that of the Yang Section Sword Master.

The sound of two swords clashing echoed from the courtyard.

With each clash of swords, the yang energy within Li Xian's body and the Yin Qi within Madam Wen's body converge along the sword's blade, nourishing both of them.

The feeling was indescribable.

"Trying to defeat me? You're missing out." Madam Wen's Swordsmanship was so skilled that she had no reason to lose. She smiled as she drew her sword, aiming for Li Xian's weakness.

Li Xian's Waning Sun Blood-Draining Sword had just reached the [Minor Accomplishment Completion] stage.

However, the gap in skill was too large, and despite parrying a few more sword strikes, he was still defeated.

Madam Wen's brows relaxed and her red lips seemed about to speak. This time, Li Xian had improved so much that he enjoyed it even more than Twin Swords in Harmony last time.

"Tomorrow, I will go into the building to refine pills."

"The affairs of the village are now under your command."

"If you understand, then leave."

Madam Wen flicked her sleeve.

Li Xian got up. "Yes!" After taking a few steps, he asked, "Madam, I'd like to ask in advance, how long does it take you to refine the pills?"

Madam Wen said, "Perhaps the 30th, it's best not to discuss this matter further."

Li Xian said, "Then congratulations in advance to Madam on successfully refining the Treasure Pellet."

Madam Wen glanced at the sky and saw that it was already late at night. She felt a little dazed, so she sat cross-legged and regulated her breathing.

This Swordsmanship is truly extraordinary; teaching it to her would be of great benefit.

As Lady Broken Sword, Lady Zhejian would not let her emotions be swayed by a mere Swordsmanship. Once she distanced herself from the swordplay, she would gradually detach herself from it.

But the feeling of closeness that arises spontaneously when they come together will linger involuntarily.

The next day.

The lady entered the alchemy pavilion and began her secluded alchemy practice.

Li Xian wields great power, overseeing the affairs of the manor. Don't underestimate this power; Miscellaneous Servant over four hundred Guard, more than a thousand servants, and over a dozen maids, cooks, and shop assistants.

If you include the tenant farmers and laborers outside the village, the total number would be over ten thousand, or even tens of thousands.

They were all at Li Xian's command.

[Proficiency +1]

[Proficiency +1]

Li Xian steadily cultivated his martial arts. Every two days, he would swallow a mouthful of Essence Meat to cleanse his physical body of impurities.

There is a proper way to consume Essence Meat. Avoid overeating and consume it according to a disciplined regimen for the best results. Take one bite every two days to cleanse the fetus and make it crystal clear.

"Li Xian!"

That day.

Li Xian mounted his horse, intending to go out on patrol. On his return journey, he saw traces of the rebel army. He didn't know where they were headed; if they were heading towards Qingning County, it would be very bad.

He then decided to take advantage of the early hour and ride his horse to patrol a distant area.

But before he could leave the village, Qiuyue stopped him.

"Miss Qiuyue, what brings you here?" Li Xian asked.

"You have no manners at all. You don't even dismount when you talk to people," Qiuyue said arrogantly, her head held high.

Li Xian cupped his hands and said, "I am about to go on patrol and it is inconvenient for me to dismount. If Miss Qiuyue has nothing urgent, please wait for my return and I will listen attentively." Seeing that Qiuyue's visit was ill-intentioned, he did not return her with a friendly expression.

Qiuyue was furious. She stepped in front of the horse and said, "Wait!"

Li Xian gently stroked the horse's back and said, "If Miss Qiuyue has something to say, please speak frankly."

Qiuyue said, "Hmph, I'm here to tell you. You'd better not be so smug." Li Xian asked, "What am I smug about?"

Qiuyue scoffed, "What are you pretending for? The Madam has given you the power to manage the alchemy. You were just a Miscellaneous Servant who couldn't even afford a meal or a bath, but now you've become the Madam's right-hand woman, your word affecting the lives of thousands inside and outside the Manor."

"Right now, you're probably feeling incredibly smug and proud, thinking you have absolute power and are very powerful."

Li Xian smiled, already knowing Qiuyue's purpose, and found it utterly ridiculous. "So?"

Qiuyue retorted angrily, "Hmph, I'm telling you, your achievements today are entirely due to Madam's infatuation with you. Once that infatuation wears off, you'll be no different from Pang Long. The most important person to Madam is me!"

Li Xian laughed and said, "Alright, it's you." He spurred the horse and held the reins. The horse leaped over Qiuyue's head.

The splashed mud dirtied Qiuyue's dress.

"You!" Qiuyue was furious, her face turning ashen with rage. She felt utterly humiliated.

But her martial arts skills were extremely weak, so what could she do? She could only watch as Li Xian walked away gracefully, completely disregarding her.

We left Zhuangzi.

Li Xian walked for more than ten miles, just to see if there was any trace of the Yellow Dragon Army.

"Qiongtian Prefecture is located in the southern region, and is much poorer than other Prefectural City and states. In recent years, there has been frequent unrest in Great Wu, with rebel armies springing up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain."

"But so far, we haven't seen any troops actually reach Qingning County. Let's hope it's the same this time."

Li Xian muttered to himself.

After searching everywhere without finding any trace of the rebel army, they were finally somewhat relieved.

When it was completely dark, he rode back to the village.

In this way...

Li Xian's life was peaceful and progressing. Although Qiuyue disliked Li Xian, she dared not disobey. Firstly, she couldn't beat Li Xian. Secondly, the madam genuinely valued Li Xian. Qiuyue was adept at reading people, so how could she not know?

That day...

The sky was clear and blue.

To Commander's Compound.

[Innate Fetal-Washing Diagram]

[Proficiency: 69/81]

[Proficiency +1]

[Proficiency +1]

Li Xian opened the treasure box, cut off a small piece of meat, and swallowed it... A steady stream of essence flowed through his body.

Li Xian's breathing was long and even.

The thin, impure essence was washed out of his body, Li Xian was surrounded by pure energy, like an otherworldly immortal meditating in the mist.

Such a strange sight is enough to show that he is no ordinary True Form.

Suddenly, he felt a jolt in his heart... The pure energy around him transformed into multicolored light, entangling his body.

This is... the body has been thoroughly cleansed, revealing its [Transformed Aspect].

The Transformed Aspect incredibly diverse, some good and some bad. Every time a martial artist reveals their true form, it's like a high-stakes gamble.

But this high-stakes gamble was unavoidable.

Li Xian took long, deep breaths... and soon all the strange phenomena disappeared.

A red mole had appeared between his eyebrows.

His already handsome face became even more striking as his True Form was revealed, while also gaining an added layer of mystery.

"What kind of face is this? Let's wait for Madam to come out and ask her." Li Xian touched the red mole between his eyebrows.

Some Buddhist facial features from past lives also include a red mole between the eyebrows, symbolizing Compassion and wisdom. However, unlike them, Li Xian's red mole is long and thin, and upon closer inspection, it has a faint golden tinge.

It doesn't convey a sense of Compassion and universal salvation; rather, it makes the eyebrows and eyes appear imposing and unique.

If you look at yourself in the bronze mirror for a long time, you can even see a hint of something demonic or evil.

"How strange, how could someone as honest and upright as me have such a bizarre [Transformed Aspect]?" Li Xian rubbed his cheek.

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