Noble Lady's Blushes, Good and Bad News, Double Pupils Reappear, Flower Cage Altar Gathering

As dusk fell, the afterglow spread, casting fleeting shadows like a golden lacquer. The graceful boat approached the flower boat, and the people inside lightly touched the ground with their toes, rising straight up, flying lightly, and then taking a step forward, steadily stepping onto the deck.

The pleasure boat drifted along the river, its deck deserted. The sails were rolled up, and no one knew a guest had arrived; the tranquility remained unchanged.

The person walked straight towards the cabin, her steps graceful and elegant, as if she were extremely familiar with the ship. She navigated the narrow passageway, turning several times, sometimes to the east, sometimes to the west.

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Ye Cheng suddenly had a premonition. He pushed aside the women beside him, and they gasped in surprise as their clothes fell to the ground. Ye Cheng casually picked up two pieces of clothing, put them on, slipped on his shoes and socks, and quickly walked out.

This pleasure boat is named "Jade Flower". It was funded by the Flower Cage Sect and built by Jade City. Later, the sect leader bestowed the boat upon Ye Cheng, and all the specifications, Terrain Map, mechanisms, and uses of the boat were handed over to Ye Cheng.

He studied for several years and mastered all the key passages and layouts. With a quick turn to the left and a thrust to the right, he moved nimbly from his secluded third-floor dwelling to a narrow passage on the first floor in the blink of an eye.

They stood in front of the visitors.

He said respectfully, "Ferryman, I apologize for not greeting you properly."

The person boarding the ship was Jin Shichang, the "Ferryman" of the Flower Cage Sect. The Flower Cage Sect had a long history of evil deeds and was an enemy of many sects in the Jianghu. If they were not careful, they would be overthrown. Therefore, they were very cautious and always needed the "Ferryman" to guide them when they went to important places of the sect.

Jin Shichang said, "It's alright, even if you wanted to come and greet me from afar, you really don't have the ability." His voice was high-pitched, and he had a male body but a female appearance. He had a slender waist but broad shoulders, black hair that cascaded down his back but thick arms, and a graceful gait but a rugged face.

Ye Cheng smiled and said, "That's true."

Ye Cheng then said, "Please come in, envoy. I will prepare a banquet to entertain you. Please stay for a few days. Please lead us to the Water Altar to participate in the grand event."

Jin Shichang said, "Okay."

Ye Cheng personally arranged for the accommodations to be prepared on the third floor, and served the guests with fine food and wine. The Flower Cage Sect reveres the "Five Elements and Eight Trigrams", "Strange Skills and Ingenious Techniques", "Array Formations and Mazes", and "Feng Shui Geomancy".

Ye Cheng fled along the way, intending to return to "Water Altar". He then steered his flower boat, taking a winding waterway to shake off his pursuers. But even he did not know where Water Altar was.

They simply lingered on the river, waiting for the ferryman to arrive, steer the boat, and sail into the Water Altar. The so-called "ferryman" was a very important position in the Flower Cage Sect. He spent his entire life at the altar, dedicated to ferrying disciples to and from the sect.

Their status was extremely prestigious.

Ye Cheng dared not be negligent. He needed to trouble Jin Shichang for both leaving and entering the altar, so he prepared jewelry and ornaments in advance to give to him according to his preferences.

Jin Shichang, though male, displayed feminine mannerisms. He had a particular fondness for "jewelry and exquisite artifacts," especially the beads made by the renowned contemporary craftsman "Marquis Snow." Ye Cheng was unable to acquire them, which slightly disappointed him. However, he had also spent considerable time admiring and handling many other pieces of jewelry and exquisite artifacts, so he was not angry.

He sat on the third floor, drinking wine Ye Cheng, playing with jewels and beautiful objects. Ye Cheng knew Jin Shichang's temperament well and that he disliked women, so he dismissed all his beautiful concubines and talked with him about the art of jewels and beautiful objects.

The setting sun faded, and the water was pitch black. Li Xian, with his Double Pupils, looked through the river and saw it flowing endlessly, but he had no idea where he was.

The Great Wu River system is crisscrossed, winding and twisting, as intricate as a woven fabric. Accompanied by towering mountains and lush forests, even from a high vantage point, it is difficult to discern the river's network.

Wen Caishang's relentless search for her husband forced Li Xian to flee, leading her to stealthily travel along the Jade-Water River. By chance, she ended up on a pirate ship, already quite far from the Jade-Water River.

After several more days of sailing in the flower boats, the river flowed into the canal, and the canal returned to the river... winding and turning. The surrounding mountains and terrain were neither "Ridge Prefecture" nor "Qiongtian Prefecture."

Li Xian calmed his mind and closed his eyes to rest. At the hour of Yin and Mao, he joined the others in practicing Martial Dao. He progressed extremely quickly, mastering the Flying Snake Hand to Minor Accomplishment. He had exceptional comprehension, and coupled with the principle that "Heaven Rewards Diligence," he believed that diligence would inevitably lead to progress, and progress would inevitably lead to gain.

Days spent on the pleasure boat were monotonous yet fulfilling.

Several days passed quietly.

We practice martial arts every day from dawn till dusk, and spend the rest of our time studying the "Blood-Spitting Canon" and the "Five Internal Organs' Five Organs Turbidity Circulation." Li Xian and Qiao Sanyan are acquainted. The rest of us, the others, have not spoken to each other so far.

Since Li Xian had no intention of joining forces, there was no need for further interaction.

As for amusing incidents, there are some. Every day at noon, he would feed Bian Qiaoqiao and Nangong Liuli. Li Xian harbored wicked intentions and could hardly be called a gentleman. He often took advantage of the situation to tease the two girls.

After finishing his drink, Li Xian tidied up the soup box. In the spare time, he started chatting about everything under the sun, including trivial matters.

Taking the opportunity Profound Dao Mountain and the Nangong Clan. Bian Qiaoqiao was simple-minded, while Nangong Liuli was calm and deep. Therefore Profound Dao Mountain and knew some important news. However, the Nangong Clan was very mysterious and rarely revealed anything.

Nangong Liuli secretly memorized the date of her capture by observing the number of times Li Xian fed her. Through conversations with Li Xian, she gradually regained her spirits. Unwilling to succumb to despair, she was quick-witted and constantly devised a plan to escape.

However, the method of capturing and binding in the Flower Cage Sect was truly ingenious. It was always difficult to break free of the shackles, and his body swayed with the boat, feeling extremely frustrated.

Li Xian's actions are restricted.

The passageways on the flower boats are narrow and complex; one may not walk on them without permission.

Although Li Xian had relatively much freedom, the only places he could go were his private bedroom, the deck, the lower-level cell, and the dining hall.

The bedroom has very few mechanisms and is not of much research value, but the walls are extremely tough. The deck and dining hall are crowded and noisy; revealing Double Pupils would be tantamount to courting death.

Only in the lower cells can one glimpse many of the mechanisms. I ponder their secrets, unsure if they will be of any use, but since I have the spare time, I'll do as much as I can.

He covered the two women's eyes to reveal his Double Pupils and thus spy on the mechanism.

During this time, he inevitably caught glimpses of the two women's bodies. His penetrating power unintentionally "harmed" them, revealing their alluring secrets. He thought to himself that Nangong Liuli, despite being older, seemed dignified and elegant, but in reality, she harbored a fiery temper.

Spring had turned to summer, and the weather was gradually becoming muggy. The scorching sun beat down, and the flower boat felt like a steamer in the water. The two women found the heat unbearable, with sweat dripping from their hair. Bian Qiaoqiao, wearing animal-tanned boots, looked naturally dashing and stylish, both beautiful and practical. However, she suffered greatly at this time, her feet unbearably hot. When she glanced at Nangong Liuli, she envied her for having lost one of her Embroidered Shoes; though her feet were bare, they were still cool. Embarrassed to speak of this, she could only endure it.

That noon, Li Xian carried soup and dishes as he walked through the winding, narrow path, pondering the recent situation. He felt sorry for the two women's plight and learned from their conversation that Bian Qiaoqiao was spoiled by nature and Nangong Liuli was generous and proper, neither of them were wicked. If conditions allowed, he would be willing to help them.

However, the more complex the situation became, the more difficult it was to protect oneself.

The boat did not touch the shore; the waters were vast, and the land was nowhere in sight. It seemed as if we had reached a lake. Yet the lake was like the sea, with waves several feet high splashing. At night, the bright moon hung in the sky, and the water shimmered with silver light.

The fruits, vegetables, and meat in the cabin had all been eaten. They did not go ashore to buy anything, but instead caught fish on the spot to eat.

The river fish they caught all had sharp teeth and mouths. They were ferocious and would bite anyone they encountered. Even with the Jade-Water Pearl, Li Xian would find it difficult to escape by diving into the river. There was no need for the people on the pleasure boat to search for them; the ferocious fish's bites would be extremely dangerous.

In the early morning, white mist shrouds the vast lake, where green vegetation can be seen growing from the water.

Li Xian guessed that they had reached a hidden waterway. Escape would be extremely difficult. However, he had gleaned some information from observing the mechanisms and couldn't help but hesitate.

Bian Qiaoqiao and Nangong Liuli let out two "woof woof" sounds and swayed their bodies. Although they were ashamed of Li Xian's behavior and cursed him as a "thief," "son of a thief," and "lecherous scoundrel," they had nothing to do after being captured. Li Xian's words were interesting, and he would come to feed them and chat and joke with them, which could indeed relieve their boredom a lot.

Li Xian skillfully untied the iron chains, pushed open the prison door, and placed the soup on the table. He helped the two women calm their tongues. Bian Qiaoqiao and Nangong Liuli spat out the walnuts. They were truly annoyed by this thing and wished they could crush it into powder.

Bian Qiaoqiao rotated her ankles; her stockings were soaked through and she felt extremely hot. Her cheeks were flushed, and her clothes were damp with sweat from the heat. She said, "Little thief Hua, why are you so late today?"

Li Xian said, "How strange! How did you know I was late? There's no water clock here." Bian Qiaoqiao said, "I guessed, is that wrong?"

Nangong Liuli said in a deep voice, "My sister and I have been captured by you. We have no way to escape and are being hung like this in the air. It is really tiring. Could you please report to the emperor for us and ask that these ropes be loosened a little?"

Li Xian said, "That's possible. But whether it succeeds or not depends entirely on Elder Ye's decision."

Nangong Liuli said, "Then thank you." She felt a pang of distress, but was willing to speak softly to ease the slightest bit of her discomfort.

Li Xian opened the soup box, revealing fish soup, steaming hot. Bian Qiaoqiao frowned and said, "Why fish again? I've been eating fish for days." Li Xian replied, "Supplies are scarce on the ship; having fish to eat is already a blessing."

Nangong Liuli stared intently, noticing the boat's urgent need for supplies. She immediately guessed that the Boat Guild for a very long time without reaching the shore, hence the difficulty in replenishing supplies and the need to catch river fish for food. Her Lineage was unlikely to be able to help, and the vast river... completely obscured her whereabouts. There was no longer a person named "Nangong Liuli" in the world.

Li Xian said, "Alright, let's eat." He picked up a piece of fish and fed it to Bian Qiaoqiao. Bian Qiaoqiao sipped her chopsticks and savored the fish. The fish was a little fishy, but the cooking was decent and the seasonings were just right, so it wasn't bad at all.

The river fish had many bones; one could easily choke on them. Li Xian was very considerate, removing the bones before feeding her fish meat. Bian Qiaoqiao felt conflicted seeing his thoughtfulness; she enjoyed the caring treatment, but it was also because this thief had captured her.

She said, "Hey, where are you taking us?"

Li Xian said, "I'm just a nobody, how would I know about these things?"

Bian Qiaoqiao said, "To aid and abet tyranny is shameful and wicked." Yet she did not leave any fish or meat behind.

Li Xian pulled out the fishbone, then paused. He suddenly remembered that he had made some progress in designing the mechanisms and exploring the hidden secrets inside the pleasure boat. He thought that rescuing the two women and escaping might be difficult, but if he escaped alone, he might have a better chance of success.

But the risks are extremely high. He is now Registered Disciple of the Flower Cage Sect, and his life is not in danger. He wants to escape from here because he is unwilling to be complicit in their corruption. If he is going to escape, he must ensure his safety. Otherwise, it would be better not to escape at all.

Escaping at such a perilous risk is hardly a foolproof plan.

Therefore, he hesitated.

But Nangong Liuli and Bian Qiaoqiao might not necessarily resist this perilous opportunity. Trapped in the Flower Cage, they would likely be willing to risk their lives for it!

Li Xian's eyes darted around, secretly observing the two women. Bian Qiaoqiao failed to notice, but Nangong Liuli keenly observed, and couldn't help but frown, but said nothing.

After feeding Bian Qiaoqiao, Li Xian removed the fish bones and prepared food for Nangong Liuli. He casually remarked, "Speaking of which, it's summer now, and with no windows or ventilation here, isn't it stiflingly hot?"

Bian Qiaoqiao said, "Do you need to tell us? What can we do?" She thought to herself, "My boots are soaked with sweat. I'm dying of heat!"

Li Xian removed the fish bones and fed them to Nangong Liuli, catching the two women off guard. Li Xian then gently stroked Nangong Liuli's hair and cut off a strand of her hair.

"Bian Qiaoqiao is simple-minded and not suitable for conspiring. Nangong Liuli, on the other hand, is sharp-tongued and has the demeanor of a great lady."

He secretly channeled his Inner Qi and unleashed the power of the "Jade Luo Palm." He channeled his energy like silk threads, causing his hair to stand upright. With a light flick of his fingers, he unleashed the "Waning Sun Blood-Draining Sword"... using his hair as a delicate and supple sword.

He gently stroked her bare sole. Nangong Liuli's sole trembled, her hair brushing against him, carrying a hint of heat. The sensation was palpable, reaching straight to her heart.

Nangong Liuli was furious, glaring at Li Xian. She was about to speak her condemnation when Li Xian, using a strand of hair as a sword, quietly wrote on the sole of her foot, "Don't speak."

Nangong Liuli was quick-witted. Suddenly sensing something was amiss, she swallowed her angry words. While Li Xian was feeding the fish, she secretly communicated through a strand of hair. "Trying to escape?"

Nangong Liuli was taken aback, wondering, "What does this boy mean? Is he deliberately teasing me? Why doesn't he just say something? Why is he tickling my feet?"

The slight touch caused goosebumps to rise on her skin. Li Xian twisted silk between her two fingers, displaying a sword technique that was extremely subtle. Nangong Liuli was both surprised and ashamed, secretly marveling at his profound swordsmanship.

Li Xian communicated through silk threads. "Don't act strangely. This cell is full of hidden traps. Our conversation will be overheard."

Nangong Liuli nodded. Li Xian twisted his silk thread and said again, "You must not make any big movements. Just look at the four lamps in front and behind."

Nangong Liuli looked around, but could only see two lamps in front of her. Suddenly, Li Xian pushed her. Nangong Liuli cried out in surprise and was thrown into the air, swinging like a swing. Her body spun around and around, taking the opportunity to see the two lamps behind her.

Nangong Liuli cursed, "You scoundrel! I will never forgive you!" Her anger was intense, yet deliberately feigned. Her skirt fluttered, still not calmed, and her gaze was intense as she looked at Li Xian.

The question is, "What is the use of lamps?"

Li Xian was very clever and astute. After observing the mechanism for several days, he had made progress. He twisted a thread and replied, "The light shines and falls into the jade mirror in the darkness. The image should be able to reach Ye Cheng's bedroom."

Nangong Liuli's heart tightened. She felt utterly desperate. Not only was she suspended in mid-air, but her voice was also being listened to and her body being monitored... Even with the greatest supernatural Divine Ability, she could not escape even a fraction of the danger.

"Am I some kind of celestial being? Why are you so wary?" she thought resentfully. In reality, the traps here had been cleverly set up from the very beginning of the ship's construction. Nangong Liuli was simply unlucky enough to experience them firsthand.

Li Xian twisted his hair and said, "The light here is dim, and we can only make out the general shape. It's like observing a shadow. That's why I communicate with my hair, so they can't easily detect me."

Nangong Liuli suddenly realized that Li Xian was very thoughtful. He spoke with such conviction that she couldn't help but trust him.

Nangong Liuli opened her mouth as if to speak, but fearing the sound from the cell, she dared not utter a word. If she did not speak, communication would be impossible, and how could she be saved? She was extremely conflicted.

Suddenly, she felt a tickle on the sole of her foot. A fine strand of hair brushed against her skin, and through the touch, she tried to decipher Li Xian's handwriting. Li Xian communicated, "Don't speak. Just blink. Left eye means yes, right eye means no. What do you want to say? I'll guess."

Nangong Liuli nodded and blinked her left eye.

Li Xian pondered for a moment, then, while chatting idly, he twisted a thread to communicate. "You must be wondering who I am?"

Nangong Liuli blinked and agreed. Li Xian said, "I mistakenly boarded a pirate ship, and to save my life, I joined the Flower Cage Sect."

Nangong Liuli suddenly understood. "Ah! So that's how it is... He once said that when he first entered the Flower Cage Sect, he was also a person with a hard life. I scolded him all the time, but he didn't get angry. Instead, he tried to help me. He really..."

Her beautiful eyes were filled with gratitude, yet she felt extremely shy. Li Xian tickled herself, secretly communicating. "I had originally planned to escape when the Boat Guild docked. As for you two, I'll save you if I can, and help you to the best of my ability if I can't."

"However, the situation took an unexpected turn. This ship, which had never docked, was now in strange waters, having left the river channel and seemingly found itself in a lake."

Nangong Liuli felt an intense itching on the soles of her feet, and her face flushed red. She forced herself to remain calm and analyzed Li Xian's words, only then realizing her precarious situation.

Li Xian was about to speak again when he suddenly heard footsteps. Qiao Sanyan came over and called out, "Junior Brother Hua, you've been feeding me for so long, are you perhaps reluctant to leave?"

Nangong Liuli trembled, her eyes filled with worry. The prison cell was indeed full of hidden mechanisms. She was terrified that Li Xian would be exposed and lose his life. The Flower Cage Sect's capture of women and killing of men was common knowledge in the Jianghu.

Li Xian laughed and said, "Sigh, there are so many hidden bones in the fish we eat lately. These two little girls have no hands or feet. Wouldn't they get a bone stuck in their throat? So I took pity on them and helped them remove the fish bones, which took a long time."

Bian Qiaoqiao glared and said, "Hmph! This is what you should do. To admire my beautiful face, I asked you to remove the fish bones, and you dare to complain?"

Nangong Liuli sneered, "We've given you face by eating with us. You ungrateful wretch."

Qiao Sanyan said, "Junior Brother Hua, you see, these women don't know how to be grateful. This job is both dangerous and tiring. Should I find someone else to replace you?"

Li Xian said, "Ah! A change of players?"

Bian Qiaoqiao glanced at her, while Nangong Liuli lowered her head, her hope fading. Qiao Sanyan said, "Yes."

Li Xian laughed, "Senior Brother Qiao, I think that's unnecessary." Qiao Sanyan said, "Junior Brother Hua, could it be... that you like these two women? I must tell you, for ordinary disciples of our Flower Cage Sect, liking a captured woman is a major taboo."

Qiao Sanyan sized up the two women and said, "These two women are indeed beautiful. With time, their looks and smiles will be imprinted in my heart. It's inevitable that feelings will gradually develop."

Nangong Liuli thought to herself, "Feelings are gradually developing. He offered help to me after we met by chance. Could it be... could it really be... Oh... then my whole behavior has been seen. Wouldn't that be incredibly embarrassing?"

Her face was flushed, and she glanced at Li Xian. Her feet felt slightly itchy, and the scene of their conversation flashed before her eyes, now with a touch of allure.

Li Xian said, "Senior Brother Qiao, to be honest," he put his arm around Qiao Sanyan's shoulder, leaned against the cell, and said, "I refuse to be transferred. It's for... to earn merit!"

Qiao Sanyan asked curiously, "Meritorious service?" Li Xian replied, "Indeed. These two women are extremely virtuous and resolute, intending to starve themselves to death. I have a way to feed them. Elder Ye will naturally notice me."

Li Xian said, "As soon as I take on this important task, Elder Ye will know that I am someone of importance. I ask you, if it comes to selecting people for promotion in the future, will I have an advantage?"

He knew that his words would reach Ye Cheng's ears through the cracks in the cell, so he deliberately spoke frankly.

Qiao Sanyan said, "Junior Brother Hua, you are truly cunning. So this is what you've been planning." Nangong Liuli's heart was still uneasy when she heard Li Xian's sincere words. Observing Li Xian's eyes, she found him to be elusive and mysterious, sometimes near, sometimes far... It was impossible to tell which of his words were true and which were false... He was hard to fathom.

Would he really lend a helping hand and escape his predicament himself?

Li Xian cleaned up the leftover food, stuffed walnuts into Qiao Sanyan's mouth, and left with him.

After this incident, Nangong Liuli felt both hope and despair. Her mind was in turmoil, constantly trying to figure out Li Xian's character and true intentions...

Bian Qiaoqiao was confused and, after hearing Li Xian's words, realized that he was treating her as a tool for gaining merit. Feeling extremely humiliated, she resolved never to eat another bite of food from Li Xian.

Iron chains secured the prison doors. Inside the narrow passage at the bottom, Qiao Sanyan and Li Xian stood one in front of the other. The candlelight on either side was dim.

Li Xian asked, "Senior Brother Qiao, what is the fate of women like this?"

Qiao Sanyan said, "Sigh... to be honest, even if a woman like this is arrested, her life is still better than ours."

Li Xian said, "Oh?" Qiao Sanyan said, "Our Flower Cage Sect only captures wealthy and beautiful women. Naturally, it's for profit and lust. To tell you the truth, I vaguely heard Elder Ye Cheng mention it."

"The capture of these two women was actually orchestrated by someone hired to handle some kind of conflict. However, I have no idea who that person is. Moreover, it seems that the person entrusted the disposal of the two women to my Flower Cage Sect. In addition... the elder who originally captured the two women has been killed."

"If I'm not mistaken, these two women will become [beautiful concubines]."

Li Xian returned to her bedroom, Turbidity Transport, and calmed her mind to practice internal cultivation. Qiao Sanyan met with Ye Cheng and recounted everything that had been said in the prison cell.

Ye Cheng nodded slightly, quite satisfied. Although the Flower Cage Sect had many disciples, most of them were lecherous and incompetent. This young man, though cunning, was eager to improve himself and could be of use.

Qiao Sanyan asked, "Elder Ye, should we change the feeding clothes?" Ye Cheng thought to himself, "Since this boy is capable, let him have a chance to show it. Besides, the prison is full of traps and the passageway is winding and tortuous. Even if she were free to run for several days, let alone being tied up with ropes, she would have a hard time getting out, let alone being tied up with ropes."

Having escaped the encirclement, they were about to enter the "Water Altar" of the Flower Cage Sect, so their minds were relaxed and their vigilance was slightly loosened. The Flower Cage Sect disciples on the boat changed their martial arts practice time to "Chen Si" (7-9 AM).

No more working day and night.

This is Dongran Lake, one of the three major lakes in Yunan Circuit. Its expansive waters stretch as far as the eye can see, and it's even hailed as the largest lake in Yunan Circuit.

Unbeknownst to Li Xian, he was already touring a rare and unusual landscape. Although all he could see was a thin white mist and no particularly magnificent scenery.

The hour of Chen (7-9 AM) has passed.

Li Xian leaned against the railing, gazing at the lake. He murmured to himself:

"The waters here are vast, and I sink as soon as I enter. The lakebed is dark and gloomy, making it difficult to discern directions. It must be fraught with danger. Even if I were to sneak into the lake unnoticed, I would find it difficult to escape."

"I wonder if Nangong Liuli and Bian Qiaoqiao have the ability to escape from such a dangerous place. They come from prominent families and might be able to mitigate the effects of the ' Clear Ascension, Turbid Descent ' phenomenon. If they really can't, even if they manage to sneak out of the pleasure boat, they'll just have to accept their fate."

The situation is like water, changing in an instant.

Li Xian Martial Dao, specializing in the "Flying Snake Hand" technique.

[Flying Snake Hand]

[Proficiency: 2569/3000 (Major Accomplishment)]

His martial arts skills had gradually Major Accomplishment, his moves had returned to simplicity and naturalness, and he was far superior to many disciples of the Flower Cage Sect. Ye Cheng saw that Li Xian was indeed a talented person, nodded in praise, and smiled.

Noon.

The vegetarian restaurant's cooking methods were crude. The fish scales and entrails were not properly cleaned, resulting in an extremely fishy and foul-smelling dish. Li Xian forced himself to suppress his disgust and ate the fish clean.

They found Ye Cheng again and told him the truth about the two women's pleas. Ye Cheng said, "They've been hanging there for almost half a month, and that little vixen isn't causing any trouble. It's alright to relax and stretch your back." He nodded in agreement.

Li Xian prepared the fish soup and entered the dungeon. The candlelight was dim, casting a faint glow. Since yesterday, Nangong Liuli had been preoccupied with Li Xian. Hearing footsteps approaching, she immediately looked up. Her gaze was complex, a mixture of fear and uncertainty.

"Who exactly are you?" I asked, full of doubt.

Bian Qiaoqiao glared angrily at him, whimpering, "Well, you scoundrel, you dare to come here again!" Just as Li Xian unlocked the locks and stepped into the cell, Bian Qiaoqiao twisted her waist and swayed her body towards him.

Li Xian reached out and grabbed her, then flung her away. Bian Qiaoqiao screamed in agony as she spun rapidly through the air. Li Xian laughed, "Do you submit?"

Bian Qiaoqiao said, "I give up, I give up." She then admitted defeat.

Li Xian untied the soup box, and two Redfish steamed. The flesh of this kind of fish was coarse and fishy. But everyone on the boat, both men and women, was eating this fish.

Li Xian untied the walnut. The two women coughed a few times and were able to speak again. Li Xian smiled and said, "Sister Bian, would you like some?"

Bian Qiaoqiao scolded, "I won't eat it!" Li Xian said, "Sister Liuli... would you like some?"

Nangong Liuli frowned and stared at Li Xian. She really couldn't see through Li Xian's thoughts. She was always intelligent and calm, and was also well-known in her Lineage. She had outstanding talent in martial arts and was first-rate in managing the family business.

Judging people and things... one should be ruthless and precise. However, Li Xian was facing away from the candlelight, his face dim, sometimes bright and sometimes dark, sometimes near and sometimes far, sometimes intimate and sometimes distant. He was neither a righteous sect, nor a virtuous and rigid gentleman, nor Evil Dao sect, nor a licentious and dissolute one.

"They're completely unorthodox... They're hard to fathom." Nangong Liuli said, "Bian Qiaoqiao, you shouldn't be acting out of spite right now. Only when we're full and satisfied will we have the opportunity to kill this villain in the future."

Bian Qiaoqiao said, "Alright then."

Li Xian smiled and said, "Sister Liuli is so considerate. I've come today with good news and bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?"

Nangong Liuli said, "Hmph, say it all at once."

Li Xian said, "Good news... Elder Ye Cheng Compassion and has allowed me to put you all down so you can get some fresh air. But Fairy Mo Zhenhua has already drifted away."

Bian Qiaoqiao and Nangong Liuli were both delighted.

Bian Qiaoqiao asked, "And what's the bad news?"

Li Xian said, "Alas... we're about to enter the Water Altar. Once we get there, even if you possess the greatest supernatural Divine Ability, you will have no chance of escaping."