Madam Escapes Her Predicament, Rare Embarrassment, the More They Part, the Deeper She Falls

Xiao Tuan had long known the martial world was perilous, filled with vicious bandits. Madam's methods and abilities were formidable, so she could naturally protect herself without worry. Living alongside her, Xiao Tuan merely needed to avoid defying her and obediently listen. It was far better than struggling through the outside world.

After leaving the Jade Fragrance Water Pavilion, she feared being followed or bullied. She wore ordinary cloth garments, with a dagger for self-defense beneath them. Uneasy at heart, she recalled the martial arts she had learned: the Jade Luo Palm and Light-Silk Leg. This palm technique had been refined by Wen Caishang, its flaws and gaps mended, and it had become easier to learn as well.

The Jade Luo Palm required exquisite control of qi, and its martial principles originated from the Silkworm Garment Jade-Interlocking Art. Its methods of exerting force were truly worthy of praise.

Xiao Tuan had only just reached Initiation. She had accumulated several dozen strands of Inner Qi. Though small and delicate, she was quite strong, stronger than an ordinary village man. Yet when it came to actual combat, she ultimately lacked experience. If someone blocked her path, matters would be different.

After successfully leaving the city, Xiao Tuan took out a map drawn in plain ink, chose her intended direction, and followed the road. Her Inner Qi protected her body, so she did not feel tired. From time to time, she saw ox carts passing through the countryside. Suddenly struck by an idea, she raised a hand to stop one, rented it with money, and sat atop the firewood. After traveling more than ten miles, she had been jolted badly. But having been born into a farming family and suffered many hardships, she did not mind the ox cart's filth and stench or