Pure Qi Protects the Body, All Turbidity Scatters, Divine Might on Full Display, True Countenance Revealed

At noon, it was rumored that the Black-Faced Bat King, due to his practice of Evil Dao martial arts, was afraid of being exposed to the sun. Walking in the sun would cause him to itch all over and weaken him. Taking advantage of this rare opportunity, a group of wandering Jianghu artists from the Luo Clan of Embroidery City entered the forest to search for him.

The Jianghu martial artists, in twos and threes, searched the area, armed with knives, spears, clubs, and all sorts of strange weapons. They ventured deep into the forest, concealing their tracks. Li Xian, Luo Feiyan, and others followed the group, but a moment later, they entered the forest from another side. Luo Feiyan, holding Terrain Map, compared the directions on it, chose a spot, and said, "This thief must have fled here."

She was of noble birth, and this heinous matter had nothing to do with her. How could she possibly know how to track down the thieves? Her haphazard instructions were all based on assumptions and would surely be in vain.

Li Xian considered:

"This girl is spoiled and arrogant by nature. Why bother arguing with her? Let's just tolerate her and see what happens. Once she understands the situation, I'll provoke her and get the Terrain Map." He then fell silent and obediently helped cut down trees, clear paths, and search the mountains for the thief. After half an hour, they still hadn't seen a trace of the Black-Faced Bat King.

Luo Feiyan's forehead was damp with sweat, her clothes slightly slick with perspiration. Her boots were stuffy and drenched in sweat, making it quite unbearable. She rubbed her ankles, wanting to take off her boots to cool off, but when she glanced at Li Xian and another Jianghu swordsman, she abandoned the idea. Wiping the sweat from her forehead with a handkerchief, she couldn't help but feel quite annoyed.

She was pampered from a young age, and although her Martial Dao skills were quite good, she relied on her natural talent and did not practice martial arts diligently.

Having personally set out to search for half an hour, she was already feeling restless and frustrated. It wasn't that she was afraid of the Black-Faced Bat King, but rather that the inability to achieve immediate success and finish the task quickly dampened her enthusiasm.

Seeing that the time was ripe, Li Xian sighed and said, "What a pity, what a pity."

Luo Feiyan frowned and asked, "What's a pity?"

Li Xian said, "Unfortunately, even if we search like this for ten days or half a month, we may not be able to find the Black-Faced Bat King."

Luo Feiyan said, "What did you say? Hmph, you little brat, you're always daydreaming. What brilliant ideas could you possibly have?" Her words were sharp and merciless. During her search for the thief, the Jianghu artists around her had repeatedly stolen glances at her, increasing her resentment. She felt extremely uncomfortable if she were to have any connection with these people. In this State of Mind, hearing Li Xian's disrespectful words naturally enraged her.

Li Xian said, "If you show me the Terrain Map, I guarantee you'll encounter the Black-Faced Bat King tonight."

Luo Feiyan sneered, "Do you really think you're so smart?"

Li Xian said, "How about we make a bet? If we don't meet, you can kill or torture me as you please." He thought to himself, "I'll boast first and trick you into giving me the Terrain Map. Then I'll just walk away, what can you do about it?"

He suddenly thought to himself, "I've gotten into a habit of just packing up and leaving."

Li Xian then said, "As for if I were to meet you... then... then you would give me a kiss, how about that?" Although he found Luo Feiyan to be indeed beautiful, he had no ulterior motives. These words were entirely due to his flirtatious nature; he loved to talk nonsense and was intentionally trying to provoke Luo Feiyan.

Luo Feiyan pondered, "This fellow's face is dark and murky, truly repulsive. But he seems confident; perhaps I should give it a try? If I find the Black-Faced Bat King, hmph, he's far from worthy of my favor. Why bother with him? If I don't find him, I'll take the opportunity to teach him a lesson." She glanced at him contemptuously and said, "Since that's the case, let's see what you've got."

Throw away the Terrain Map.

Li Xian carefully examined the Terrain Map. He came across a lake, beside which stretched a path. He had bathed in the lake the previous night, and after practicing the "Five Internal Five Organs Turbidity Circulation" meditation, he had followed this path...

"Ah! No wonder I brushed past that Black-Faced Bat King. The man who went ahead was attacked and drained of his blood, but I didn't see a trace of him."

The path stretched for several miles, and beside it lay a dark cave, very well hidden. The Black-Faced Bat King, after sucking blood last night, must have been hiding here. Li Xian, a newcomer, was in a hurry and passed by the cave without noticing it, thus missing the Black-Faced Bat King.

"The Black-Faced Bat King hid here last night. Now that a day has passed, he's been hiding by day and active by night, so he shouldn't have gone far."

Put yourself in his shoes. "The Black-Faced Bat King has no Terrain Map, and he's in the forest, hidden by its cover. If I were him, in this location, I would definitely flee this way first, then this way..."

The main roads and side paths in the forest, whether numerous or few, all appeared in my mind. They crisscrossed and meandered through the woods.

He kept calculating in his mind, finalized a few places, and then looked for shortcuts to get there. In this way, he passed through several hidden hiding places. Although he did not run into the Black-Faced Bat King, he vaguely saw traces of hare and wild boar carcasses. In his hurried escape, he had been to the vicinity.

Li Xian was extremely skilled at hunting.

He regarded the Black-Faced Bat King as prey, searching for its tracks, pondering its motives, and predicting its location. Moreover, he was already Proficiency in Feng Shui Geomancy, and used many miscellaneous disciplines at the same time. He observed mountains and surveyed the land, visited trees and inquired about grass, and his knowledge of miscellaneous disciplines was extensive. If compared with people like Wen Caishang, he was naturally inferior. However, among the young talents of his generation, few possessed such cultivation.

Luo Feiyan initially looked down on Li Xian, but seeing him deep in thought with furrowed brows and profound eyes, even with his dark and grimy face, she noticed a unique charm about him. The little bit of knowledge he revealed was quite profound, unlike that of an ordinary Jianghu swordsman.

After following for half an hour, the results were very good. They had already found the whereabouts of the Black-Faced Bat King. Overjoyed, they couldn't help but glance at Li Xian slightly.

Luo Feiyan asked curiously, "Hey, what's your name?"

Li Xian said, "Hua Manlou."

Luo Feiyan sneered, "That's a terrible match; you're practically covered in black."

Li Xian didn't care and laughed, "What's your name?" Luo Feiyan replied, "Hua Feiyan." She was suddenly asked a question and almost blurted out her real name. In her haste, she chose "Hua" from "Hua Manlou" as her surname.

Li Xian chuckled inwardly, "I bet you're Luo Feiyan, trying to hide your Luo Household identity." Finding it amusing, he said jokingly, "Looks like we share the same surname. It's incredibly rare to find someone with such a surname; we're truly destined for each other. Who knows, maybe we're cousins... or even siblings!"

Luo Feiyan said disdainfully, "Who wants to be destined to be with you? Ridiculous, do you even deserve it?"

After walking for a while, Luo Feiyan asked, "Is the grime on your face something you were born with?" Li Xian sighed and said, "My mother said that this grime on my face is a congenital birthmark, and only meeting the one I love can dispel it."

Luo Feiyan stopped talking, finding the man to be a smooth talker and very unreliable. Every time she spoke with him, he would ramble on about random things.

Li Xian's expression suddenly turned serious. He slowed his pace and made as little noise as possible. He smelled a faint Blood Qi and, referring to the Terrain Map, noticed a cave nearby. Li Xian approached quietly, glancing at the cave. He thought to himself that the Black-Faced Bat King must be here, and he mustn't alert him. So he slipped away and hid in a tree, using the canopy and leaves for cover.

Luo Feiyan's heart skipped a beat. She also smelled the stench of blood and knew that she might have found the hiding place of the Black-Faced Bat King. With a formidable enemy at hand, she couldn't help but feel nervous. Turning her head, she saw that Li Xian had already hidden himself. He had ensured his own safety first, and then gestured to her, signaling her to come and hide.

This was perfectly understandable. However Luo Feiyan was quite annoyed. She was extremely beautiful, and everyone, both inside and outside the clan, doted on her, showing her tenderness and consideration. When she frowned, many men were heartbroken and couldn't sleep. Moreover, the matter of slaying the Black-Faced Bat King was all due to her reputation as the "Golden Hairpin," which made it so impressive. Seeing such a man for the first time, she cursed in her heart, "A coward who fears death, unworthy of being a man!" She used her "Embroidered Dream Gauze Step" to hide to her side.

Li Xian said, "The Black-Faced Bat King is most likely hiding here. How are you going to show your gratitude? Kiss us both?"

Luo Feiyan cursed, "Dream on!"

Li Xian laughed and said, "Fine, you don't want to admit it. That's fine, I'm used to being hurt by women."

Luo Feiyan scoffed, "With looks like yours, what woman would even look at you? You're delusional and utterly despicable." Li Xian laughed, "You have a sharp tongue. You want to kiss me now, but I dare not. I'm afraid of being poisoned."

Luo Feiyan circulated her Inner Qi and adjusted her breathing. She glared at Li Xian, then suddenly thought, "Why should I talk to this dirty brat? He'll be so proud of himself for being able to talk to me." But upon closer inspection, aside from his dark complexion, Li Xian was actually quite handsome.

Luo Feiyan said, "You said this Black-Faced Bat King is hiding in a cave. Shall we go in and catch him?"

Li Xian said, "This is not advisable. The cave is pitch black, and he has a significant advantage. We need to find a way to force him out." He immediately thought of burning grass and trees to blow black smoke into the cave and force the Black-Faced Bat King out. However, the black smoke would inevitably attract the attention of others.

He immediately devised another plan. He unfolded the Terrain Map and pondered a strategy. Suddenly, he noticed that the Terrain Map showed several streams around the cave, seemingly connected to it. This method of "Mountain and Vein Tracing" was a geomantic technique taught by Wen Caishang. Li Xian had learned a thing or two from it, and now it was being put to use.

It was immediately determined that there was an underground river hidden in the cave. The underground river was not large, and after emerging to the surface, it turned into a babbling stream.

"I once studied Feng Shui Geomancy with my wife. Perhaps through some arrangement, I can block the surrounding streams, causing the underground river in the cave to overflow. When he sees this, he will be surprised and will naturally leave the cave."

Li Xian then began making arrangements.

This is not difficult at all. Li Xian is only slightly Proficiency in Feng Shui Geomancy. He knows how to utilize the terrain and the direction of water veins.

He said, "You all stay here and guard this place without making a sound." Holding the Terrain Map, he vanished using his light-footed skill. Luo Feiyan exclaimed in surprise, "What amazing light-footed skill! I underestimated him!"

She increasingly felt that Li Xian was no ordinary person. The Black-Faced Bat King had been committing evil deeds for a long time and had been on the run for many days, during which time he had killed several people, making him extremely difficult to deal with. Li Xian had just arrived today and immediately displayed his unique skill in tracking and finding his hiding place along the way.

Now he's displaying impressive lightness skills.

She murmured, "I'll follow him and see what strange thing he's up to! If he's a villain, humph, I won't let him get away either." Extremely curious, she said to the wandering Jianghu, "You stay here and keep watch. If anything happens, light a smoke signal. I'll go and help."

Her figure swayed, like a wisp of smoke dancing in the air. With a light touch of her toes on the leaves, she could leap several feet. This "Embroidered Dream Gauze Step" was Lower Vehicle light skill, but it had its own unique features.

They caught up in no time.

Li Xian said, "Why did you follow me?" Luo Feiyan frowned and said, "I need to see if you've done anything strange."

Li Xian pondered, "It's still early. I doubt that the Black-Faced Bat King will dare to come out of the cave. If he does come out, wouldn't that be perfect, saving me the trouble?" He then said no more.

The cave had an underground river connecting four streams. Li Xian found them one by one and managed to block them.

They immediately rushed back to the cave entrance and remained there to guard.

The Black-Faced Bat King was sitting quietly in the cave, recuperating and digesting the beast blood in his stomach. He practiced Evil Dao martial arts, was bloodthirsty, and his appearance gradually changed, becoming ferocious and terrifying.

Suddenly, I caught a faint whiff of water vapor.

Looking down, he saw that the soil had become soft, and stepping on it felt like walking on water. He thought to himself, "Is this place going to flood? How can I stay here? I'm only at the Second Martial Realm; water is dangerous for me. I need to get out of here quickly!"

The midday sun had passed; though intense, it was no longer scorching. The Black-Faced Bat King emerged from the cave, the sunlight shining down on him, causing him to squint and raise his hand to shield his eyes. His skin was very dark, covered with fine downy hairs. In the sunlight, the hairs curled and bent.

His skin broke out in a fine red rash. He grimaced, scratched vigorously, and quickly sought refuge under the shade of a tree.

Li Xian witnessed this and thought to himself, "He really is here. This person is so afraid of water, he must be at the Second Martial Realm! In terms of cultivation alone... he is stronger than me. I haven't been cultivating for long, so I can't really help him. But... his specific strength is hard to tell from his realm alone." Li Xian took this very seriously, but he didn't underestimate himself.

Upon closer inspection, one could see that he was short in stature, had sharp teeth, and a dark complexion.

Luo Feiyan's heart tightened, and she said, "Let's attack together!"

Li Xian secretly assessed the situation. "The strength of this Black-Faced Bat King is still unknown. Perhaps I should let Luo Feiyan try it for me. She's from the Luo Household; if I manage to obtain the Human Yellow, she'll be a potential rival." He smiled and said, "Since you're asking for my help, first fulfill your promise and kiss me three times, how about it?"

Luo Feiyan was indeed annoyed and said, "Dream on. Asking you for help was giving you face. Since you don't know what's good for you, then you'd better watch out."

If it weren't for the formidable enemy at hand, she would have definitely killed Li Xian first.

Although she had little experience, she was not stupid. She was extremely skilled in palm techniques and had mastered two sets of "Lower Vehicle Fleeting Dreamshadow Palm" and "Basic Luo Cotton Palm Perfection Palm" techniques.

The Black-Faced Bat King, taking advantage of the shadows, moved swiftly, intending to find another cave to hide in. Suddenly, he heard the sound of wind approaching, and a palm strike came suddenly. He laughed, "Another one who's not afraid of death." He turned around and returned the blow. The two palms collided with a muffled "bang." The powerful Inner Qi of both men overflowed outwards. The two men hovered in the air, and the surrounding trees were entangled by the strong wind, swaying left and right.

The shrubs and weeds were all flattened and bent over.

Luo Feiyan snorted coldly, living up to her reputation as a prodigy of a great clan. She transformed her palm into a curved finger and shot out golden Qi light. This move was called "Qi-Breaking Finger," an extremely powerful point-and-shoot martial art. The Black-Faced Bat King was taken aback and dared not be careless. He shrank back and withdrew his hand, hiding in a black cloak.

The energy struck the cloak, but was deflected and struck a large tree. The tree trunk exploded with a 'bang' and broke in two. Luo Feiyan frowned, already sensing that this person was very strong and that a fierce battle was likely to follow. She struck the black-cloaked man with several palms, each with considerable force.

Her movements were graceful, her palms rising and falling as if she were dancing. But the cloak was mysterious, like a soft and resilient ball of cotton, and no matter how she struck, it was difficult to achieve any effect.

The Black-Faced Bat King laughed, "You little devil, coming to find me all alone, you've got some nerve! Even if you try to kill me, you can't do anything to me. I won't fight back, so come at me." He curled up into his cloak, shrinking into a ball.

Luo Feiyan cursed, "How arrogant!" and launched a fierce attack, unleashing several sets of palm techniques in quick succession: the Lower Vehicle Fleeting Dreamshadow Palm, the Luo Clan Cotton Palm, Wild Goose Three-Kill Palm...

Her Inner Qi was powerful and ethereal, yet it concealed immense strength. It was like silk from the Embroidery City, exquisite and light, yet worth a fortune, enough to make one bend over. The application of Martial Dao is often closely related to what a martial artist feels and knows.

In terms of Inner Qi alone, Luo Feiyan was actually the victor. She unleashed several palm strikes, but none of them could overcome the Black-Faced Bat King. The cloak was extremely slippery; when she struck out, she clearly touched the Black-Faced Bat King, but inexplicably, she could not land a solid blow.

turn out to be...

This black cloak is both mysterious and not mysterious.

The cloak was entirely black, made of bat down and a mixture of poisonous eel skin. The exterior was rough and sticky, while the interior was incredibly slippery. Luo Feiyan's powerful palm strike landed on the cloak, touching the bat down. The rough surface of the cloak subtly clung to Luo Feiyan's hand, but the slippery interior allowed the Black-Faced Bat King to easily deflect his palm strike with a slight movement.

The Black-Faced Bat King chuckled loudly. Luo Feiyan was furious, thinking, "If I can't even catch you standing still, how can I not lose face?" She vaguely guessed the Black-Faced Bat King's methods. She touched her skirt with both hands and struck out with her palms again. Her palms were incredibly fast, but ultimately she couldn't hurt the Black-Faced Bat King.

Li Xian exclaimed, "Ah... what a powerful move!" but he was referring to Luo Feiyan's useless palm technique.

Despite her renowned reputation, Luo Feiyan possessed formidable strength. The moment she touched her skirt with both hands, she was secretly drawing the silk threads of the garment into her palms. From then on, every time she extended and retracted her palms, it was as if she were threading a needle. Seemingly effortless, she was actually sewing the cloak, attaching it to the Black-Faced Bat King's skin.

If the mission succeeds, the Black-Faced Bat King will be trapped in a cocoon, unable to move his limbs, utterly miserable. Li Xian thought, "If this technique sewn into a person's five orifices and acupoints... he will become unable to move without realizing it, his limbs becoming indistinguishable!"

In reality, very few members of the Luo Household possess this ability. Martial Dao prowess is one aspect, but high-level martial spirit and long-term honing are also necessary. There are profound secrets hidden within, requiring one to first master the ' Luo Household Heart Method ' and the ' Luo Household Golden Precepts '... All Luo Clan family members have the opportunity to come into contact with these two, and they memorize them thoroughly from a young age. The essentials of many Luo Household martial arts are hidden within the family rules.

The Luo Household Heart Method cultivation methods nurture character, while the Luo Household Golden Precepts constrain habits. Both are shaped from childhood, correcting one's character and clarifying one's nature, while also laying a solid foundation. Those who excel in character, knowledge, and comprehension receive further training and are assigned to the Lineage business, where they must become proficient in accounting. And within "accounting" lies the method of circulating Qi.

After that, he practiced two martial arts: "Embroidered Body Art" and "Coiling Silk Hand". Embroidered Body Art is Martial Dao for health preservation. It uses slight vibrations of the body to loosen and loosen the needles and threads of the clothes on the body. Coiling Silk Hand is a technique for "threading" and "manipulating" the thread.

Thus, the "Luo Household Heart Method," the "Luo Household Golden Precepts," the "Embroidered Body Art," the "Circling Body Technique," and various accounting methods are combined to create such a skillful technique. It cannot be achieved by a single martial art. The Luo Household's cultivation of their descendants is indeed highly skilled. Even if others are fortunate enough to glimpse one or two martial arts techniques, how could they possibly use them to blackmail the Luo Household?

Li Xian nodded secretly, thinking that it was good that he hadn't underestimated Luo Feiyan. Seeing that the Black-Faced Bat King was still motionless, Luo Feiyan repeatedly clapped her hands, and most of the silk threads on her skirt had already disappeared.

This move is called "Garment Transfer".

Silk threads were held in the palm of the hand, and the palm strikes were executed with incredible speed. By the time the palm technique was finished, the opponent's clothes were completely transformed. Even more extreme... some could completely replace their own clothes on their opponent.

Of course... in actual combat, "needle and thread" would pierce through flesh and blood. Luo Feiyan delivered two more palm strikes, completing the mission.

The Black-Faced Bat King suddenly threw off his cloak, revealing himself covered in blood. The silk threads had just pierced through the cloak, sewing through his flesh and bones—a truly formidable feat. Yet, he was an extremely ruthless character; he forcefully pulled at the threads, causing his skin to tear and his flesh to rip. From who knows where, he threw out a large skeleton.

Luo Feiyan was startled and struck the skeleton with both palms. The skeleton actually moved and instantly grabbed Luo Feiyan's hands.

turn out to be.

The Black-Faced Bat King's weapon is a meticulously crafted skeleton! It is exactly the same size as his body, usually fitting snugly against his body, and when he wears heavy clothing, no one can tell it's there.

He was adept at provoking his opponents with words, then curled up inside his cloak. When his enemies were enraged and their attacks became increasingly fierce, he suddenly opened his cloak and threw out the skeleton he had been carrying.

A surprise attack, the skeleton close in, sure to deliver a decisive blow! The skeleton grabbed Luo Feiyan's hands with immense strength, instantly leaving them red and swollen! The Black-Faced Bat King was covered in blood; though seriously injured, this move had finally worked.

He lightly kicked the skeleton's heel with his toe. The skeleton immediately kicked back. Luo Feiyan's hands were grabbed by the skeleton, and she kicked her skirt, trying to wrap it around the skeleton's leg. But at the same time, the Black-Faced Bat King's palms struck.

Luo Feiyan's face turned deathly pale, her hands unable to break free. The Black-Faced Bat King's skull weapon was extremely bizarre, yet also extremely deadly. It was as if she had suddenly faced two people, and she felt utterly helpless against four opponents.

She used the "Embroidered Body Art" and the "Luo Garment Reversal Art"... The Embroidered Body Art uses slight vibrations of the body, combined with the special sewing and embroidery techniques of the clothes she wears, so that although the clothes do not change, the needle and thread inside are flowing like water.

The Luo Garment Reversal Art... is a life-saving martial art. It is closely related to "Blood Solidification and Aperture Closure" and is "Blood Circulation and Qi Overflow". The Inner Qi seeps out from between the skin and flows through the silk threads of the clothes all over the body, spreading the silk threads of the clothes in all directions, swirling and intertwining all over the body, like a dense net, protecting the whole body.

Li Xian understood. "The Luo Household arts... are closely related to the clothes one wears!" Seeing Luo Feiyan's figure revealed, he couldn't help but laugh, "Then, wouldn't the Luo Household disciples always have their clothes completely destroyed after going through life-or-death battles?"

The Black-Faced Bat King knew that Luo Feiyan was extremely powerful. The moment he struck out, his palm touched the silk thread and was immediately scratched and bled. If he had struck back forcefully, his palm would have been sliced into eighteen pieces.

The Black-Faced Bat King said coldly, "Little wench, it's too late for regrets. You'll have to make up for all the blood I've lost!" He felt a sweet taste in his throat and spat out a mouthful of blood.

The blood splattered on the skull, making a "sizzling" sound, and evaporated into a blood mist. In the shadows, it seemed as if flesh and blood had grown on it.

This is the Art Path of Blood-Birthing Flesh!

Li Xian murmured, "When I was with Madam before, such masters were often killed by her before they could even make a move. Or they would lose limbs and wail miserably... Now, facing them personally, the variety and strangeness of their methods have truly broadened my horizons!"

The Black-Faced Bat King spat out three mouthfuls of blood mist. The first mouthful... regenerated flesh from a skull. The second mouthful... dissolved the silk threads. The third mouthful... clung to human flesh, adhering to the skin like a silkworm cocoon!

The first wisp of blood mist was the Art Path of Blood-Birthing Flesh. The second wisp of blood mist, the third wisp of blood mist... were extremely powerful martial arts techniques.

Many elements complement each other! Extremely powerful.

Seeing the blood mist spreading, Luo Feiyan was at her wits' end. Her arms were covered in blood cocoons, instantly becoming numb and cold... The blood cocoons seeped into her skin, and if she didn't get rid of them quickly, they would spread throughout her flesh, bones, and meridians... and her hands would be completely useless!

Luo Feiyan's pretty face turned deathly pale. The Luo Household's Martial Dao relied entirely on their skillful hands; if their hands were crippled, there was no hope for their Martial Dao. Suddenly at this moment...

A wisp of white mist drifted over, blowing past the blood mist and instantly dispelling it all! Luo Feiyan's hands were numb, and she suddenly felt a cool sensation.

When she came to her senses, Li Xian was already behind her, surrounded by scattered flowers, white mist, and a bewitching red between her brows, impervious to all impurities.

The rouge and powder on her face naturally and unintentionally faded away.