Firewood Growing in the Belly, Three Flowers Converging at the Crown, Encountering Yellow Nine Ginseng, Hope for the Art Path

Wen Caishang left the manor, she the Unseen used the "Silkworm-Robe Jade Technique" to sense her surroundings.

The Silkworm-Robe Jade Technique is a rare and extraordinary skill of our time. It encompasses a wide range of techniques, including "moves," "internal cultivation," "appearance enhancement," "divination," and "silkworm raising."

She outlined a general direction, inwardly sneering:

"You cunning lad, you've actually returned from such a long journey. If it weren't for some extraordinary feat, with your wit, I would have had no chance to get your help."

"If you obediently begged me to let you go out and have some fun, I might not refuse. But you talk to me about severing all ties. You just wait..."

She moved with light, graceful steps, her figure swaying gently.

On the other side.

After the two had gone some distance, Li Xian leaped out of the bushes, his brows furrowed in thought:

"I once received a recipe from my wife. It requires consuming the Essence Treasure Golden Scale, Yellow Nine Ginseng, and Dawn Yellow Dew to attain the Art Path of golden light."

"If one can both punish evil and get a share of the spoils, one would naturally be extremely happy."

"However, there are too many uncertainties in this matter. I don't know the Black-Faced Bat King's strength, and there are certainly many who covet the Essence Treasure. I'll hide myself and observe the situation. If things don't go well, I'll just pack up and leave."

The Embroidery City is bustling and prosperous.

This place is dominated by powerful families surnamed Luo, Zhang, and Zhou. The streetlights are dim, and red sedan chairs are everywhere.

Its scale was comparable to that of the Qiongtian Prefecture city of Sichuan.

This place is located east of the Qiongtian Prefecture, adjacent to water resources such as the "Jade-Water River", "Boat-Sailing River", and "Spring-Giving Lake".

To the west are continuous mountain ranges, rich in firewood, animal husbandry and mining. To the east are vast paddy fields, which can yield three harvests a year, with golden rice ears swaying in the wind.

The terrain is unique and the land is very rich.

Li Xian boarded a painted boat and slept in Wen Caishang's arms. They had traveled by the river and passed by this place from afar. At that time, Wen Caishang pointed to the surrounding area and said that this place was rich and there must be a great city to live in.

She also said that if she had the leisure in the future, she could come here and open Cocoon Garments Pavilion or Drunken Dream Abode, registered under Li Xian's name, and all the money and accounts would belong to Li Xian.

Li Xian originally intended to travel through the night, but then encountered this incident. He realized that continuing his journey at night might also lead to an attack by the Bat King. In addition, Essence Treasure are hard to find, and since he had stumbled upon one, he wanted to learn more about it.

Due to various factors, they followed the official road and soon arrived at "Embroidery City). The name Embroidery City comes from " Embroidery Workshop ".

The area has abundant water resources, and people with the surnames Luo, Zhou, and Zhang all make a living by embroidering. They process raw fabrics with embroidery, adding exquisite patterns, and then sell them elsewhere via river transport.

Wen Caishang's specially made silkworm garments are made of extremely high-quality silkworm material. The silkworms are soft and light, impervious to water and fire, and untouched by dust, making them seem like heavenly garments. Therefore, any embroidery would be superfluous. Embroidery flourishes in the Embroidery City, but it is the opposite of the Cocoon Garments Pavilion. Thus, although it is located in the Qiongtian Prefecture region, with convenient water transportation and a dense population, there is no business like the "Cocoon Garments Pavilion".

Li Xian fled from the One Accord Manor, passing through several cities along the way. He learned that his wife's properties were scattered and spread far and wide. Seeing that this city had no properties such as "Cocoon Garments Pavilion" or "Drunken Dream Abode," he felt somewhat relieved.

"No matter how formidable the lady is, I've subdued her and made her beg for mercy. Though my methods were somewhat shameless, it's still... it's still an achievement. Since she's human, it's impossible to be without flaws. She has no influence here, so I'll stay a few more days; it shouldn't be a problem."

Li Xian checked into the inn, full of energy and feeling no signs of drowsiness. He then sat cross-legged and began internal exercises, Turbidity Transport.

[Art Path - Unknown]

[Proficiency: 29/100]

The essence of the Golden Scale has been mostly digested, and nearly 30% of the Art Essence has been accumulated. Li Xian guessed that if he could drink two more doses of "Human Yellow," he would surely be able to cultivate the first "Art Path."

The mandate of Heaven and Earth, the wondrous secrets of Art Path.

"This matter will ultimately be left to fate; I'll just wait and see. If I don't get what I want, there's no need for regret."

Calm and composed, with tranquil eyes.

[You Turbidity Transport, Proficiency +1]

[You have absorbed the Heaven and Earth Essence, Proficiency +1]

Li Xian's abdomen felt warm as fire, and clear energy surged and rose. The second characteristic of "Bone-Sculpting Embryo," "Three Flowers Converging at the Crown," appeared.

Li Xian sat cross-legged, his expression serene. His face was handsome, and white smoke emanated from his seven orifices—eyes, mouth, nose, ears—swirling and ethereal.

It's like...

Its body resembles a stove, and its belly is filled with firewood.

The mist rises, seeking a way out.

This white mist is called "pure air".

The characteristics of the Second Realm are: Double Wafting Immortal Tone and the Three Flowers Converging at the Crown. The Double Wafting Immortal Tone is profound and extensive, and many martial arts manuals are based on it. It is as vast as the sea and is worth a lifetime of study. The Three Flowers Converging at the Crown is not like this. This white mist is pure air that can Turbidity-Avoidance turbidity and poison and enhance Human Essence, but few martial artists study this way.

Li Xian suddenly became interested and blew on the wooden table.

The white mist carried away the filth, making the wooden table look brand new. The wooden table was already quite old, ravaged by insects and wind... its crevices were filled with dirt and grime. Even after wiping it back and forth with a damp cloth until the surface was smooth, the dirt and grime in the crevices were difficult to completely remove.

The pure energy within the abdomen has the ability to absorb "turbidity and impurity." With a gentle swipe, dust and grime are absorbed and removed. It is truly miraculous; the pure energy, once tainted by impurities, becomes ordinary and vanishes into thin air.

Li Xian thought to himself, "Such a sound is almost like divine intervention. A gentle breath restores it to its original condition; it's incredibly convenient. I'll try it out and see if it works on dirty clothes."

He unpacked his backpack and took out two sets of clothes he had changed out of. They were worn from the trek through mountains and rivers, scratched by tree branches and stained with mud and dust. Li Xian calmed his mind and felt a warmth in his abdomen and a sense of purity floating within him.

He opened his mouth and spat it out.

A white mist drifted in, blowing away the dust and dirt from the old clothes. In an instant, they looked brand new, though the damage could not be repaired and the stitches were torn. But at first glance, they looked incredibly bright and new.

No matter how you wash it, it's hard to get it like this.

Li Xian was delighted and murmured, "Strange, why don't I see other martial artists using this move to show off their power? Martial artists in the Jianghu should keep a low profile. But... my wife and I travel together in the same Jianghu. Although she is formidable, when it really comes down to it, she's no different from an ordinary woman."

"But it also soiled quite a few clothes. Wouldn't it be extremely convenient to just breathe fresh air to blow away the dirt? It would save us from hand washing."

What Li Xian didn't know was that not everyone possessed such talent. Even Wen Caishang, whose talent was unparalleled and whose Perfect Aspect, was not as remarkable.

Her "Three Flowers Converging at the Crown" technique produced very little pure energy, and its ability to dispel impurities and remove dirt was weak. Blowing on old clothes only removed some of the impurities; ultimately, they still needed to be hand-washed. So why bother showing off?

She was extremely arrogant and not exactly modest in her actions. She had never bothered to put in the effort for something that was only half-finished. The characteristics she described, such as "Double Wafting Immortal Tone" and "Chest Drumming Like Thunder," were not her forte, and she even abandoned them.

Even so, Su Qiuwu, Li Quan, and the like, who pride themselves on being masters of Double Wafting Immortal Tone, are far inferior to her.

She was ashamed to use her skills, which shows her arrogance. The methods she used must have been beyond the reach of others.

The four characteristics of the Second Realm martial artist— Double Wafting Immortal Tone, the Three Flowers Converging at the Crown, Turbid Garment Cloak —all have unique uses. The depth of these uses varies from person to person!

Li Xian's "Three Flowers Converging at the Crown" is exceptionally powerful. As for "Double Wafting Immortal Tone," while it is extremely powerful, it cannot be considered "extraordinarily powerful" because "Double Wafting Immortal Tone" is related to bone quality.

Li Xian's spine was as strong as a mountain, and his bones were incredibly tough. His Double Wafting Immortal Tone was powerful and magnificent, far surpassing that of others. However, the amount of bone he had was no different from that of ordinary people.

He once encountered a skilled person from the "Flower Cage Sect" who possessed the "Snake Bone Phase." He had an extra, agile snake bone. If he were to reach the Second Martial Realm, his "Double Wafting Immortal Tone" would have several or even a dozen more segments than ordinary people.

Only in this way can it be called "extraordinary".

The path of Martial Dao is one where a single move can have far-reaching consequences.

Upon learning this strange trick, Li Xian was overjoyed and repeatedly exhaled white mist, which thoroughly cleaned the inn. The bedding, floors, windows, bookshelves... were as bright as new.

"Great idea! Great idea!"

We played until late at night.

Then he went to bed and fell asleep.

The next day.

Li Xian had a rosy complexion and was full of energy. He thought to himself that the Five Organs Purge-Turbidity Revive-Yang Scripture indeed powerful. With long-term practice, he could nourish his essence and build up his strength, which would bring him many benefits.

Li Xian rented a room for three days.

After three days, regardless of whether the deal succeeds or fails, they will leave.

From the Chen Hour), Li Xian began gathering information in the bustling city. Teahouses, taverns, inns, gangs... He had considerable experience in the Jianghu and his own set of methods for gathering information. He was eloquent and persuasive, and he was like a fish in water.

Indeed, I heard a clue about the "Black-Faced Bat King." It is said that this person is short in stature and has short legs, but his lightness skill is extremely powerful.

Originally an honest farmer from the countryside, he accidentally obtained the inheritance of an evil sect, and from then on began to live by collecting blood to strengthen himself. He had been committing evil deeds for a long time in the area east of the Qiongtian Prefecture.

However, this person was cautious by nature, and he managed to escape each time they tried to surround and attack him.

After learning more about the situation, Li Xian found the wanted poster.

He was born with a fierce-looking face.

He has a wide face and narrow eyes, protruding teeth and large ears.

His eyes concealed a fierce malice, and his mouth revealed a ferocious expression.

The Crimson List reads, "Black-Faced Bat King, of the Celestial Person, is a wicked and highly skilled man. Whoever takes his head will be rewarded with one hundred taels of silver. Because he killed the eldest daughter of the Luo Household, the Luo clan Luo Clan Embroidery City is gathering righteous men from the Jianghu to jointly kill this villain, and will also offer an additional reward of five hundred taels."

"Um?"

Li Xian was carefully reading the Crimson List when he suddenly caught sight of two familiar figures out of the corner of his eye. He looked over and saw a man and a woman walking side by side, the same two people he had met by chance the night before.

Both were dressed in yellow. The man was tall and slender, with a long sword at his waist. The woman was graceful and beautiful. They walked side by side, their elegance and refinement setting them apart from the crowd, their expressions exuding arrogance.

Both of these originate from "Still Spring Mountain".

The power structure in the Qiongtian Prefecture is chaotic, with sects, Aristocratic Clan, gangs, clans, and academies all existing. Each occupies its own territory and amasses wealth. However, if one were to name a truly renowned power in the "Yunan Circuit," only a handful would come to mind.

"Still Spring Mountain" can be considered one of them, albeit reluctantly.

Still Spring Mountain is located east of the Qiongtian Prefecture. It is a thousand feet high and spring-like all year round, hence the name "Jingchun" (meaning "quiet spring"). The sect is not large in scale, but the "Quiet Spring Daoist" has a profound background and is closely related to the "Mount Yue Sword Sect" which is famous in Yunan Circuit.

In addition, his own strength was so great that his reputation spread far and wide.

The man's name was "Wang Long," and the woman's name was "Ji Hui." Their mission was to descend the mountain for training, to punish evil and promote their reputation.

Li Xian followed silently, secretly employing the Seven-Star Step, Vastmist Leg, Clearwind Leg... a mixture of various martial arts techniques, landing without a sound, extremely light, like a wisp of smoke drifting by.

After overhearing their conversation and making some guesses, I finally understood the situation.

turn out to be...

A few days ago, the Luo Household purchased a "Human Yellow Essence Treasure - Yellow Nine Ginseng" from the "Rare Treasures Pavilion".

The essence of Human Yellow Essence Treasure is nurtured by heaven and earth, and is infinitely precious. However, this world is vast and boundless, with abundant resources. If one is lucky, one may be able to witness its auctions at top auction houses such as the Rare Treasures Pavilion, the Hidden Dragon Treasure Pavilion, the Venerable Phoenix Treasure Pavilion Heavenly Qilin Treasure Pavilion.

The Luo Household had finally acquired the "Yellow Nine Ginseng," and naturally intended to escort it with all their might. However, they were attacked en route, and in the chaos, one of the Luo Household's prodigies, carrying the Yellow Nine Ginseng, fled and hid in various places.

Avoid the attack and robbery that threatens to steal the treasure.

Finally arriving near the Lineage, he immediately wrote a message to inform Lineage. The Lineage sent reinforcements to meet him, and it seemed their mission was nearing completion. However, by the time the Lineage's experts arrived, the prodigy had already been captured by the Black-Faced Bat King, who drained his blood.

In this way, Yellow Nine Ginseng fell into the hands of the Black-Faced Bat King.

Fearing that the whereabouts of "Yellow Nine Ginseng" would be revealed and cause another struggle among various parties, the Luo Household launched a massive search for the Black-Faced Bat King under the pretext of "avenging their daughter."

Meanwhile, fearing the Black-Faced Bat King's escape, they gathered more heroes from the Jianghu world and sent additional men to jointly hunt Black-Faced Bat King... the beautiful Luo Household daughter, renowned as one of the most beautiful women in Embroidery City, might be willing to marry him.

The Luo Household was extremely intelligent and possessed profound strategic acumen.

They recruited heroes from the Jianghu, using the lure of "marrying off their daughter" to attract young, ambitious men to their aid.

These kinds of people are inexperienced and easy to control; they usually don't think too far ahead. If the Black-Faced Bat King is killed, the chances of him stealing the treasure and escaping are not high.

Secondly, by marrying off a beloved daughter of the Lineage, they could use their beauty to seduce her. Even if Yellow Nine Ginseng have a series of mishaps, the treasure would still end up in the hands of a member of the Luo family. That person would indeed have the intention to steal the treasure, Luo Household could use the marriage agreement as an excuse to say, "You've married a Luo Household Luo Household girl, so you're now my son-in-law. This Essence Treasure is rightfully yours."

Stabilize the situation for now, and then gradually plan ahead.

But to say it's perfect... is far from enough. There's no such thing as a perfect plan in this world; one can only weigh the options and choose the lesser one. All calculations, no matter how many, will ultimately come to naught; this has been true of heroes throughout history.

The reason behind this was unknown to everyone else.

The two fortuitous opportunity skilled disciples of Still Spring Mountain, who were able to foresee the entire situation, both owed their existence to the reminders given by their master, "Quiet Spring Daoist." By chance, Quiet Spring Daoist also learned at the auction that someone had purchased "Yellow Nine Ginseng" and identified it as originating from the "Luo Household Embroidery City."

What happened next can be guessed after a little investigation.

She herself disdained to compete for it. But she wanted to help her grand-disciple Fuyuan. So she sent her two disciples down the mountain to gain experience and come here to assist her. If they could get a share of the spoils and contribute to the martial arts "recipe," that would be a rare blessing. Even if they didn't get Essence Treasure, befriending the Luo Household would still be beneficial.

Li Xian had guessed about 60% of the truth from just a few words. He was indeed quick-witted and very clever.

Some fled along the way, passing by the Southern King Palace in Ridge Prefecture, where they learned about the various methods and schemes of the local forces and how they used the tricks of Jianghu martial artists. During the struggle for the "Golden Scale" in Qiongtian Prefecture City, they learned about the undercurrents of conflict between the Human Yellow Essence Treasure.

Because of his personal experience, he quickly began to think in that direction. However, being cautious by nature, although his guess was close to the truth, he dared not make a definitive conclusion in his mind.

Upon arriving at the gate of the Luo Residence, Wang Long Ji Hui stepped inside side by side.

Li Xian thought to himself, "Since that's the case, I'll go and become a low-level henchman, gather information, find clues, and try to get some benefits amidst the chaos. If all else fails... I can get some extra money to cover my travel expenses."

The Luo Household family is gathering its best talents to hunt down the Bat King. Because the Bat King is extremely agile and can easily escape into the shadows, he is very difficult to capture. In short, the more people they have, the more they can keep him in check.

At the very least, it made him panic and lose his mind, leaving him no time to consume the Essence Treasure. Although the Luo Household was powerful and had many people, easily disturbing them would arouse suspicion and muddy the waters.

Li Xian thought to himself, "Right now, the Luo Residence must be teeming with experts and powerful figures."

"I am quite handsome... alas... it's hard to be modest about that. I can only disguise myself slightly, so that others will look down on me, and then I'll have an opportunity to take advantage of them."

Li Xian turned and walked away, turning several streets and spending over ten taels of silver to buy the finest rouge. Leaving the Rouge Pavilion, Li Xian felt a sudden toothache and muttered to himself, "The owners of those rouge shops, every single one of them, are truly heartless!"

A small box of rouge can sell for over ten taels of silver. This is just ordinary rouge; if it were a rare and precious rouge, it would cost hundreds or thousands of taels... or even be priceless. Wen Caishang is quite knowledgeable about rouge. She is not only the owner of a rouge shop but also a great lover of rouge. Her face is flawless, but high-quality rouge is not for concealing imperfections but for enhancing fragrance and charm.

Li Xian felt a pang of regret. "Madam said she has a treasured set of rouge, and she would carefully apply it to my face before we cultivated three more levels. Alas... such an opportunity is unlikely."

Hidden in a dark alley.

Li Xian opened the rouge and applied makeup to her face. She darkened her face, then covered her cheeks and forehead with large patches of black, resembling ugly birthmarks.

He quietly slipped into the inner chamber and, using a bronze mirror to examine himself, confirmed that Wu Cuo. Then he hurried to the Luo Household.

The servant from the Luo Household said, "Young man, please register."

Li Xian picked up his brush and wrote the three characters "Hua Manlou" with swift, flowing strokes. He knew that even if Wen Caishang didn't go herself, she would definitely send someone to investigate. Although she might not be able to track them down here, it would be safer not to reveal her real name.

If Li Xian hesitated when writing his name, people would be suspicious. But he happened to see the Luo Household's pavilion, surrounded by bright red and colorful flowers, so he wrote down the pseudonym "Hua Manlou" without thinking.

"Please come in!" the constable said.

Watching Li Xian leave, he murmured, "What a pity, what a pity... Such an ugly person, yet his name is quite nice. Hua Manlou..."

He murmured a few words and then proceeded to entertain the newlyweds.

Many heroes of the Jianghu had already gathered at the Luo Residence. Dozens of banquet tables were set up, with no expense spared in the finest food and wine. Jianghu heroes discussed martial arts techniques and how to deal with the Black-Faced Bat King.

It was quite lively.

Jianghu swordsmen are unrestrained and unconventional; without someone to arrange and organize things, they would only cause chaos. Therefore, the Luo Household holds banquets every day to gather righteous people who have helped them and to provide a venue for them to communicate and exchange ideas.

Li Xian wandered around eavesdropping, thinking to himself, "Among these people, there are quite a few who have fought against the Black-Faced Bat King. From their words, we can learn something about that villain's methods."

at the same time.

On a pavilion overlooking the water not far away, a charming woman was gazing gracefully in this direction.

This woman is "Luo Feiyan".

One of the beauties of Embroidery City.

The prosperity of Embroidery City is no less than that of the prefectural city, and the name "Golden Hairpin" is even more renowned. Given time, she may have the opportunity to be included in the "Beauty Ranking." Suitors are endless.

The Luo Household lost "Yellow Nine Ginseng" and, in order to attract the help of righteous people in the Jianghu, spread the word that Luo Feiyan was nearly twenty years old and of marriageable age.

He subtly hinted that killing the Black-Faced Bat King would make him her husband. Luo Feiyan was always proud, held a very high position in her Lineage, and was beautiful and skilled in Martial Dao, making her one of the best in her clan.

He will surely become a pillar of the Lineage someday.

However, this matter is of great importance, and we have no choice but to use her reputation.

She harbored resentment, but remained mindful of appearances. Looking at the strange, sweaty group of Jianghu practitioners, she frowned repeatedly.

She ultimately disliked this feeling.

"I vaguely learned from my father that this matter was of great importance. However, the Lineage dared not act too much, nor could they act too little. Hence, this is what they did. Many Lineage members were also mixed in with these people, searching for the Black-Faced Bat King."

"This matter concerns my marriage. Although I may not actually marry, I would be displeased if I were to have any connection with anyone below. Perhaps... I should personally take action and capture that Black-Faced Bat King."

She has always been exceptionally talented, and has recently made new progress. She is eager to try her hand at it.

Li Xian waited until noon.

The sun was blazing.

The general location of the Black-Faced Bat King was still under control. It was in "Fragrant Forest Mountain" Embroidery City. At this time, the Jianghu practitioners and the Luo family disciples began to take action one after another.

The Jianghu practitioners here either already had friends or had formed teams. Li Xian arrived quite late, and since he intentionally concealed his abilities, naturally no one wanted to pay him any attention.

Wang Long, Ji Hui, and several other young disciples had brief encounters with the Black-Faced Bat King and exchanged a few blows, thus building up their reputation.

Wang Long proposed loudly, "Gentlemen, that Black-Faced Bat King fears the scorching sun and must be hiding in a dark, damp place. Once we find him, let's find a way to inform us. Taking action without proper warning might cause casualties!"

"It's best not to act alone, otherwise you'll become the Bat King's blood bank, which would be extremely bad. Just yesterday, the Black-Faced Bat King was severely injured after taking a blow from Brother Luo's hammer. He's incredibly skilled at healing himself by sucking blood. Don't give him any opportunity to take advantage of you."

The group worked diligently to set up the trap. Several of them had Terrain Map in hand, and Li Xian quietly approached, intently studying the mountain terrain on the Terrain Map.

He couldn't help but think, "As expected of a prominent local clan, the Terrain Map is incredibly detailed, unlike anything I've ever heard of. No wonder the Black-Faced Bat King, despite his exceptional agility, couldn't escape the encirclement. As for the rest of us, even the plants and trees in the mountains seem to be working against us."

Li Xian was very kind. Yesterday, he passed through the mountains and gained a preliminary understanding of the terrain. After examining the detailed Terrain Map, he found that the scenic features along the way matched up perfectly.

The direction of the mountain's terrain revealed 60% of the situation.

Seeing that everyone had dispersed except for Li Xian, who remained in a daze, Wang Long noticed Li Xian wasn't a formidable expert. Since he had come with the intention of gaining a share of the spoils, he wouldn't want to associate with truly powerful individuals. Instead, he was happy to travel with someone of some ability but unlikely to amount to anything. Therefore, he said, "Brother, you've only just arrived today, and you probably don't have any companions. Why don't you come with us?"

Wang Long and Ji Hui Huichao arrived accompanied by two Jianghu martial artists. Li Xian cupped his hands and said, "Very well! Thank you for leading the group, young master."

"It is only right that we help each other in our joint effort to eliminate the villains," Wang Long said.

Ji Hui muttered, "I never expected this rabble to be of any use anyway."

Suddenly, footsteps sounded in the distance, and a woman with superb lightness skills landed gracefully, saying, "Wait, I'm with you."

This woman was none other than Luo Feiyan.

She was dressed simply and easily, her long hair tied up, her face charming and strikingly beautiful. Ji Hui and Wang Long, both from prestigious families, had sharp eyes and could tell that Luo Feiyan's lightness skill was superb. Although she tried to conceal it, it was clearly the Luo Household's "Embroidered Dream Gauze Step." Judging from her appearance and demeanor, she must be a powerful figure in the Luo Household.

Luo Feiyan looked on arrogantly, glancing sideways at Li Xian and the Jianghu figures with disdain. However, she held Ji Hui and Wang Long in high regard, hence her decision to join them.

Wang Long feigned surprise and said, "Young lady, you are quite beautiful and possess superb lightness skills. Why don't you have any companions?"

Luo Feiyan said, "I heard about this for the first time and came here to offer my assistance."

Wang Long pondered, "This woman's sudden appearance is likely a deliberate act by the Luo Household. If she follows us, and we manage to seize the Essence Treasure, the Luo Household will surely find out. How will we be able to get a share then?"

He then declined, saying, "Young lady... we already have five of us. Adding another helper would certainly make us stronger, but Wang Long's abilities are limited, and he would find it difficult to command and coordinate..."

Luo Feiyan raised an eyebrow and said, "You look down on me? You can't command me just because I'm here? Besides, I never said I wanted to be commanded by you."

Taking advantage of the situation, Wang Long said, "Oh! So you wanted to assign men? In that case, I'll provide this brother and this brother for you to command."

With a wave of his hand, he unleashed the "Spring-Brushing Dawn Palm," a powerful yet restrained palm strike that pushed Li Xian and another Jianghu martial artist towards him.

He then immediately leaped away, saying, "Wang Long, go ahead."

Luo Feiyan exclaimed, "You!" She was furious. She was a renowned beauty in Embroidery City, possessing exceptional talent. If this matter hadn't involved "Yellow Nine Ginseng," why would she have so easily used her name?

Frustrated by this series of events, she was even less tolerant of Li Xian and her companion. She gave them a cold glance, her expression full of disdain as she looked them up and down. She thought, "One of you has a black birthmark on your face, and the other is plain-looking. Hmph, you've come to participate in this? Do you think you can marry me? A toad trying to eat swan meat."

Luo Feiyan said, "Follow me quickly," and walked straight ahead.

Li Xian pondered that even if this willful and arrogant girl was not weak in Martial Dao, traveling with her would be of no benefit. Now that things had come to this, he might as well search on his own and rely entirely on luck. If he was lucky, he could get a share of the Essence Treasure; if he was unlucky, he could leave without any loss.

Just as he was about to leave, Luo Feiyan suddenly took out a scroll of Terrain Map from his sleeve. The map was extremely detailed, with flowing, powerful strokes. Li Xian, having been taught by Wen Caishang, had already grasped the basics of calligraphy and painting. Although his own brushwork was shallow, he already possessed an appreciation for art. In addition, he had Proficiency of Feng Shui Geomancy. Looking at this Terrain Map, he immediately felt that the person who wrote it was extremely skilled. They must have measured the mountains and fields step by step and drawn it with great care and detail.

Li Xian thought to himself, "Such Terrain Map is absolutely not sold on the market. It can only be obtained by a prominent local family or clan through long-term accumulation and meticulous footsteps."

Li Xian deduced from this that the woman must be from the Luo Household. He secretly glanced at the Terrain Map, thinking that if he could get his hands on it, he would be in a much better position and have a greater chance of obtaining the Essence Treasure.

He then said, "Young lady, as the saying goes, many minds make light work. Why don't you spread out the Terrain Map, and we can discuss how to proceed together?"

"Discuss actions together?" Luo Feiyan glanced at her sideways and said calmly, "If you truly possess great wisdom, I would naturally be willing to discuss it with you, but do you have it?"

(I had a bit of writer's block today, plus I was in a bad mood and not in good condition. It took me five or six hours to write 6,000 words... I only do part-time work, and I was thinking of taking a day off, but I decided to stick with it.)

(Considering Pomegranate's hard work, I won't ask for monthly tickets anymore, just a follow-up subscription.)