Master and Servant Exchange Places, "Bullying the Weak by Relying on Strength"

Li Xian's gaze was playful; fortunes change. In his lifetime, he witnessed Wen Caishang's clothes barely covering her body, leaving her in a very embarrassing situation.

In the warm spring of March, flowers are in full bloom.

Wildflowers bloom everywhere Fragrant Barrier Tree, clusters of white here and clusters of red there. Though they are all nameless wildflowers, their profusion of blooms creates a beautiful scene.

After pondering for a long time, Wen Caishang, the white-clad figure, said with utter helplessness, "Li Xian, take off your clothes and give them to me. You... you can go steal more clothes, okay?"

Li Xian simply said, "No way."

Wen Caishang was half annoyed and half angry, thinking to herself, "This kid is getting more and more difficult to manage. You're a fine young man, are you afraid of being seen by others?"

She said naturally, "Good Li Xian, good Li Lang, good Ah Xian... How have I treated you before? I taught you martial arts, spent money to cultivate you, and treated you so gently. You shouldn't hold it against me now. Please give me your clothes, and I... I will thank you properly." She couldn't hide her shyness.

As the words left his mouth, he was surprised to himself. "How could I say such a thing, plead like that? It's so embarrassing."

Li Xian felt very pleased and laughed, "No, no, it still won't work. I feel so pathetic like this." Wen Caishang retorted angrily, "You're good to me, how is that pathetic? You Little White! Fine, fine, then I'll just let everyone see me naked."

Li Xian smiled and looked on. A gentle breeze blew, and her Wen Caishang felt cool against her skin. Feeling embarrassed, she quickly said softly, "My dear Li Lang, please!"

Li Xian said, "It's rare for you to ask me for a favor, Madam. I'm willing to risk my life to help you. But this matter is extremely dangerous; one wrong move and I'll lose my life. Before that, I'd like to make a deal with you."

"You're such a smooth talker, always so unreliable. You weren't so distressed when you were surrounded and attacked. Now, you're being asked to take off a piece of clothing, and you're talking about risking your life," Wen Caishang scolded. "What are your conditions? Tell me quickly!"

Li Xian smiled and said, "It's always been others who serve you, Madam. If I can help you solve this big problem, I'd like to be served by you in return. It won't take long, just a month."

"Ah!" Wen Caishang exclaimed in surprise, "How dare you ask me to serve you?!"

Li Xian's philandering nature was on full display. Leaning against a tree trunk, he said nonchalantly, "If Madam doesn't agree, then I have no choice. Who told me, Li Xian, to have such a worthless life? As for me... I'm just a mayfly in this world, born in the morning and dying at night. I dare not ask for anything, I dare not ask for anything."

Wen Caishang held an extremely high position and absolutely did not want to serve others. However, upon hearing Li Xian's self-deprecating tone, although she knew it was a deliberate provocation, she truly felt reluctant to do so. Serving and repaying a life-saving grace was perfectly normal. However, Wen Caishang found it difficult to change her mind in a short time.

Wen Caishang spat, "You ingrate! I... I give up. Give me the clothes now. I'll... I'll naturally agree."

Li Xian smiled and said, "Alright, Madam, please take a look." He pulled a white dress from his backpack. Wen Caishang angrily retorted, "Fine! You lied to me? It doesn't count anymore, it doesn't count anymore!"

Li Xian said, "I didn't lie to you, Madam. All of your clothes are made of Silkworm Silk, and they feel warm and smooth to the touch. But this dress of mine isn't very well made, and the material is just average. I bought it myself."

Wen Caishang asked curiously, "Why are you buying women's clothes all of a sudden?" Li Xian replied, "It's quite a coincidence. When we first left the manor, I noticed that Madam only had two sets of clothes to change into. I thought to myself, 'When traveling, we're bound to encounter hot and humid weather, and the journey is long. We might get rained on or sweaty. How can two sets of clothes be enough? I'll get an extra one. If it comes in handy, perhaps Madam will praise me.' So I got a set too."

Li Xian grinned mischievously, "I told you earlier that Madam's clothes were all gone, which was the truth, but I have another set that fits. So the agreement must stand."

Wen Caishang said helplessly, "If you were even half as obedient as you were back then, I would be thanking my lucky stars." In fact, when it comes to Wen Caishang, one needs to be moderate in both kindness and rudeness. Blindly obeying her and losing one's own identity will gradually turn one into a subservient person.

Li Xian's striking features were precisely what caught Wen Caishang's eye, though neither of them noticed. Wen Caishang's attire and demeanor exuded elegance and nobility. Her wet, black hair added to her allure.

Wen Caishang rolled her eyes at Li Xian: "Once I can move, I'll serve you. I wonder if you can handle it." She thought to herself, "This boy has been extremely disrespectful to me, so why am I not very angry?"

She considered herself very experienced and thought that human emotions, joys, and sorrows were nothing more than that. But in the end, she was just a frog in a well, self-righteous and making wild guesses. Human emotions vary in intensity and depth; how can they be generalized? When it really happened to her, she herself was confused and couldn't figure it out.

Li Xian lit a fire and asked with a smile, "Madam, was the sea of flowers beautiful during the day?"

Wen Caishang laughed and said, "Right now, those old fogies are probably furious and helpless. After today, it won't be so easy for them to find us again."

She immediately rolled her eyes, her charm evident, and said reproachfully, "As for you asking me if the flower sea is beautiful... Hmph, you have the nerve to say that. Such a vast flower sea, it must have taken decades, even centuries to form. You've ruined it all. I didn't get to enjoy it at all."

"Didn't you enjoy it enough?" Li Xian asked.

Wen Caishang said, "Of course I didn't get to see it all."

Li Xian smiled and said, "Then take a look here." He took something out of his backpack, and a cluster of colorful flowers appeared. Wen Caishang was surprised.

Li Xian said, "I suspected the flower field might not be able to be preserved, and I felt guilty. I picked a few flowers on a whim, but Madam said she hadn't seen enough, so I specially brought them for her to enjoy."

Wen Caishang blushed slightly and said, "You're so thoughtful." She was inexplicably happy, thinking that although Li Xian showed her no respect, he always cared about her. This feeling was hard to describe. Li Xian said, "Scenery of nature is extremely rare. I destroyed a sea of flowers, so I should plant another."

"I plan to plant this flower nearby. Sometime in the future, when I pass by this place again, if it blooms brightly and the sea of flowers appears once more, I will surely have a different feeling."

Wen Caishang murmured, "Destroy a sea of flowers, plant another." A thought lingered in her mind, and suddenly she understood. Martial arts are taken from heaven and earth, so why not return them to heaven and earth? Even mortals, born of Clay Embryo and fed on the five grains of heaven and earth, ultimately return to heaven and earth.

Her beautiful eyes lit up with surprise, her Heart Lake pounded with excitement, and her understanding deepened. It concerned a crucial step for her. fortuitous opportunity indeed arises from danger.

Li Xian planted flowers and helped Wen Caishang with massage to improve her blood circulation. Wen Caishang gradually regained the ability to move two fingers, which made her very happy.

The night grew deeper.

Li Xian endures fatigue and practices the "Seven-Star Step".

[You refer to the star chart, follow the stars and chase the moon, Proficiency +3]

[Seven-Star Step]

[Proficiency: 356/1200 Proficiency]

His steps became more skillful and fluid. The Qi within his body was solidified. Li Xian's leaps and dodges were far superior to before. His progress was remarkable, and he felt very pleased.

[Essence Consumption]

[Proficiency: 100/100]

[Description: You drink the Heavenly Essence and eat the Earthly Radiance. Your body's rhythm aligns with the universe, undergoing nine transformations and metamorphosises to transcend the mortal realm. To see a thousand miles further, ascend to a higher level.]

Having survived a perilous battle, Li Xian quickly absorbed the "Heaven and Earth Essence." He had already consumed most of the Golden Scale scale and tail, leaving more than three hundred strands remaining.

[You Appraisal Insight the Golden Scale in the Pool and practiced the Art Path... Proficiency +1]

[Art Path - Unknown]

[Proficiency: 18/100]

[Description: The Art Path of heaven and earth are ever-changing. Having acquired this precious technique, one can roam freely in the mortal realm. You consume a piece or half of Golden Scale's scale and tail, Appraisal Insight the Art Essence; the precious technique begins to take shape.]

[Consumption]

[Proficiency: 1956/2000 Minor Accomplishment]

Heaven Rewards Diligence. Li Xian accumulated knowledge bit by bit, and through quantitative changes, he gradually achieved a qualitative transformation. Looking back, he had gained a great deal. He had reached the limit of the Essence Consumption Realm and continued to transform from the outside in.

He was about to reach the Second Martial Realm, the Bone-Sculpting Embryo, and the Primordial Simplicity Realm. Li Xian already knew the characteristics of this realm: "Double Wafting Immortal Tone," "Three Flowers Crowning the Head," "Turbid Garment Cloak,"...

Numerous characteristics have been revealed, indicating that he has reached the Second Martial Realm. Li Xian has Perfection his Essence Consumption absorption, and his foundation is solid. He will continue to consume the Essence Treasure, waiting for the four characteristics to appear. Looking across the Qiongtian Prefecture region, he can be considered a formidable force.

Vastmist Leg, Waning Sun Blood-Draining Sword... all were executed in succession. Reviewing the old to learn the new, practicing simple and honest martial arts. Only by remaining calm and patient can one go further.

He practiced until the dark clouds obscured the moon and all the stars disappeared. Li Xian felt extremely tired, so he took a break and sat down to rest.

Thinking about the road ahead.

"I started as Miscellaneous Servant and have faced numerous dangers, including One Accord Manor, Qingning County, and the prefectural city... Many challenges. Fortunately, I was blessed by fate and survived them all. Now, I am gradually touching the Second Martial Realm. I can say that I have made some progress. Although there is nothing to be complacent about, I have at least taken a step forward."

"I saved the lady, but if I become arrogant because of this kindness, it will inevitably backfire. Wen Caishang is quite adorable now, but... once she regains her strength, whether she will hate me or resent me remains to be seen."

"I made a pact with her to serve me. It may bring me pleasure for a time, but whether it's a sin or a debt, it's hard to repay in the future. If I successfully send her back to the One Accord Manor, the debt of gratitude will be repaid, and I can simply leave and hide from whatever sins or other matters may arise."

"A man's ambition lies in traveling far and wide, in venturing out and making his mark. But if I'm going to leave, I must leave with a sense of exhilaration. Along the way, I must 'bully the weak,' thoroughly harass the lady. She's afflicted with a Gu worm, her finger strength remains, and her old wounds are difficult to heal. It'll be hard for her to turn the tables on this journey."

Seeing Wen Caishang sleeping peacefully, her brows relaxed, and her natural air of nobility exuding an air of elegance, Li Xian couldn't help but be filled with wicked thoughts.

"I must call upon Lady Broken Sword, so she too may taste what it's like to be controlled by others."

Li Xian, with a blade of grass dangling from his mouth, lay sprawled on a tree branch, gazing at the bright moon, before closing his eyes and falling asleep.

The next day.

Wen Caishang woke up leisurely and looked around for Li Xian. Seeing him sleeping on a tree branch, she felt a little relieved. After gazing at him for a long time, she suddenly froze and looked away.

"Taking advantage of this opportunity to bully me, you're incredibly audacious. You'll be punished soon enough," Wen Caishang said, her anger mixed with amusement.

Li Xian woke up, quickly washed up, extinguished the fire, dug a pit and buried the body, covering up all traces of footprints and other evidence. Wen Caishang asked curiously, "Were you a fugitive before?"

Li Xian said, "I used to be Martial Commandant. I know how to catch criminals, and naturally I know how to escape them. Senior Li taught me."

Wen Caishang frowned and said, "Hmph, who is that Li Bohou? From now on, you are not allowed to call him Senior Li anymore. Call him by his name directly. Do you think he would dare to blame you?"

I thought to myself, "You're so disrespectful to me now, so why do you address ' Li Bohou ' as 'senior' all the time?"

Li Xian gave a perfunctory reply, then carried Wen Caishang on his back and headed elsewhere. Wen Caishang said, "Xiao Xian... although we've shaken off Su Qiuwu, they aren't seriously injured and still have strength to spare. Moreover, many powerful figures from Corpse Rakshasa Village and Limitless Saber Sect haven't shown up yet, so we still need to be careful."

Li Xian raised an eyebrow. "Still calling me Xiao Xian? I'm not little anymore."

Wen Caishang was taken aback, then scolded, "You brat, what do you want me to call you?"

Li Xian weighed it in his hand, then said half-jokingly and half-seriously, "Call me King Li."