Xiangrong, Sister, Borrowing Flowers to Offer to Buddha, Nine-Zhang Money Tower, Purging the Body's Poison

Li Xian was taken aback, his thoughts racing. He carefully observed the woman, noticing her luxurious attire, graceful figure, and natural allure. Her voice was soft and captivating. Although he couldn't see her face, anyone with such a figure and temperament must be the "Queen of Courtesans; Tao Xiangrong."

It turned out that Li Xian been strolling in the garden, enjoying the scenery, watching the sunset, and gazing at the crimson clouds and golden sky, when an hour had quietly passed. He was perfectly at ease, leisurely and carefree. On the other side, however, hundreds of boats were racing, each trying their best to please a beautiful woman and to show off their skills, creating a lively and bustling scene.

Each person on the boat displayed their Divine Ability skills and abilities, wielding empty bowls of calligraphy and exhausting their ingenious ideas. After a fierce competition, Tao Xiangrong had gained an understanding and thought, "Those who come to my table are all no weaklings. The strength of a single moment is not enough to measure the talents of these individuals. Although I intend to incite them to fight, I must do so in moderation. If they truly form enmities here, it will be my fault." So she slowed down her boat and drifted slowly.

And so, before long, the lead boat, the racing boat, the striving boat, the leisurely boat... all caught up and surrounded the red-sleeved boat. Tao Xiangrong played several tunes, gently calming the restless minds of the guests. She then raised her cup and said, "Xiangrong were inadequate, causing displeasure among the gentlemen. Xiangrong apologizes here."

After each person drank a few cups of apology wine, their competitive spirit over the boat dissipated. They all knew that beauty was hard to come by, and that without exceptional looks, strength, and strategy, how could one win a beauty's favor? This arrangement, which allowed their skills and abilities to be displayed, was perfectly normal. With the boat race over, everyone finally had the leisure and inclination to savor the fine wine and food on the table. Although the dishes had cooled, their deliciousness lingered, making them taste even better now.

Tao Xiangrong chatted casually with the young gentlemen, displaying her natural elegance and charm, which naturally enhanced the atmosphere of the banquet. Gradually, the atmosphere became joyful and harmonious, with everyone addressing each other as brothers. Later, everyone presented birthday gifts.

It was truly a dazzling array of rare and precious items, of utmost value. "Precious Extraordinary Treasures," "beauty elixirs," "exquisite utensils and ornaments," "rouge and silk," "jewelry and famous paintings"... each item, besides being valuable, was also uniquely crafted and carried a special meaning. It showed great care and thought. Tao Xiangrong was naturally delighted and solemnly accepted them, but her interest waned. She thought, "Each of these treasures is exceptional. However, I have a birthday banquet every year, and although the items I receive each year are different, upon closer inspection, they are all the same. I'm afraid I'll receive the same things for my birthday banquet next year and the year after."

She sighed softly, then thought, "It seems... all these birthday gifts are not as meaningful as someone who can understand the melody of the Phoenix Cry, someone who can comprehend my feelings." A sense of bewilderment filled her heart.

After the banquet ended, the guests departed. Tao Xiangrong the maids to arrange the birthday gifts. She then took a leisurely stroll. She was the center of attention, her gaze burning like fire under the spotlight, and she reveled in it, enjoying the fact that the most outstanding men in the world fought for her, flattered her, and submitted to her. But she would occasionally feel weary. Whenever she had free time, she liked to walk alone in quiet places.

Arriving at Golden Virtue Garden, she thought the timing was perfect; the setting sun was about to disappear, and the last rays of golden light could be seen. She went to the "Sun-Gazing Altar," only to find someone already there. Perhaps they were used to seeing the golden sunsets. This unexpected figure was all the more intriguing.

She stood quietly behind him, observing silently. The figure possessed an ethereal and detached charm. Tao Xiangrong herself, "Who is this young master? Judging from his figure, he is tall and handsome, with an extraordinary temperament, which is quite rare. However, the clothes he wears seem to be Tiger-Python Uniform. But Xu Shaoqian, the Xu Central Lang General, Lei Chong, the Lang General, are not like this." Her mind gradually calmed down, and she felt inexplicably at ease.

Li Xian Pure Yang Body, a nature that Turbidity-Avoidance, and a perfect appearance. Standing there, the setting sun accentuated his figure, radiating the Unseen charm. Just as the sun had completely disappeared and Li Xian was about to leave, he met Tao Xiangrong.

Li Xian frowned, thinking, "Although I was engrossed in admiring the scenery, I wasn't entirely unprepared. I had spread three strands of hair as a precaution before coming, but I didn't notice anyone approaching. This woman's agility and lightness Movement Method are quite formidable; I must be careful. If possible, I should avoid contact and not offend her." He cupped his hands and said, "I was originally Xiangrong Fairy Rong; it was my carelessness and recklessness that led me here. I apologize."

Tao Xiangrong to herself, "He truly is Gold-Seeking Guard. Even if you Central Lang General in your household, you wouldn't be able to detect my 'Sky-Dream Westward-Blowing Step ' (a type of martial arts technique). I, Tao Xiangrong not claim to have a sharp eye, but having seen many men, my ability to judge character and talent is certainly not lacking. Just now, I was so engrossed in observing this young man that I was drawn to his aura." She smiled gently, exuding a charming and mature allure.

She looked him over with great interest, then took light steps toward Li Xian. Li Xian frowned, but did not back down.

Today she wore an elegant long dress embroidered with kalanchoe flowers. Her long hair cascaded down like a waterfall, styled into a "cloud-like" bun. Her graceful steps were captivating, and she was an absolute beauty. With each light step, the hem of her dress swayed gently, and her red Embroidered Shoes appeared and disappeared beneath it.

The two were now close together. Tao Xiangrong, her face veiled, scrutinized them closely, thinking to herself, "What a physique! What a physique! Of all the men I've seen, some are as strong as tigers and bears, some are tall, some are short, some are handsome, some are ugly... but none of them have this kind of physique."

She walked gracefully, circling around Li Xian once. Li Xian smelled the fragrance, but remained calm and composed.

Tao Xiangrong smiled and said, "I see you are full of youthful vigor, yet you look so old-fashioned gazing at the setting sun. How old are you this year?"

Li Xian thought to himself, "I'm a terrible person, full of bad luck, and I have a lot of trouble with women. My encounter with Tao Xiangrong was just by chance. As the top courtesan of the Blue-Heavens Long Dream Tower, she certainly wouldn't favor a nobody like me. But if others see us, it will be very troublesome. It's best to leave quickly." He said, "Xiangrong... I have official business to attend to. If there's nothing urgent, I'll take my leave here."

Tao Xiangrong turned and walked away gracefully, saying, "Isn't my sister's matter important to you?" She gently beckoned Li Xian to follow.

Li Xian hesitated for a moment, then said, "Of course it's important, but there are plenty of Xiangrong young people to help Sister Rong with her important matters. I'm afraid it's not my turn."

Tao Xiangrong turned around and chuckled, "You've already taken advantage of this, calling me 'elder sister' now?"

Li Xian inwardly regretted his words; calling her "sister" was extremely inappropriate. He cursed inwardly, "Li Xian, Li Xian, you've made a habit of flirting with women. This has caused you trouble." He then said, "It was my rudeness. Xiangrong me... if it's truly nothing serious..."

Tao Xiangrong's voice drifted from afar. "I want you to come with me."

Li Xian had no choice but to follow Tao Xiangrong, who seemed to be using him to pass the time and wouldn't allow him to refuse. He thought that Blue-Heavens Long Dream Tower shouldn't be a haunted tower, and he only needed to be careful. Following her there should be no danger to his life. He decided to see what this woman was up to and followed her.

However, they remained five zhang apart. Tao Xiangrong at him out of the corner of his eye and saw that Li Xian was acting as if he were guarding against wolves and tigers, never daring to approach. He couldn't help but find it amusing and muttered to himself, "Those of higher status and better martial arts than you all yearn for a chance to get close to me. This little servant who suddenly appeared is quite something, as if he's afraid I'll eat you up." He then decided to tease him a bit and suddenly stopped in his tracks.

Li Xian immediately stopped, still several feet away. After a moment, she heard Tao Xiangrong scold, "You're keeping such a distance, not chatting with your sister? Are you expecting her to just walk around like this?"

Li Xian said, "This..."

Tao Xiangrong, "Aren't you coming along? Keep chatting with your sister. Or I might find a reason to make things difficult for you."

Li Xian was helpless. He thought to himself that this woman's temperament was hard to fathom. Just now, hundreds of boats were racing, and all the talented people had tried their best to catch up, but they still couldn't get close to her. Now that they had met by chance, Li Xian had no choice but to get closer. Seeing that he couldn't refuse, he had to quicken his pace and close the distance.

He caught up with Tao Xiangrong, but still took a half-body step back.

Tao Xiangrong knew that Li Xian dared not walk alongside her, so she did not insist and slowly walked forward. At this moment, she stepped onto a secluded path, with lush green trees on both sides. There was no one else around.

Tao Xiangrong complained, "You said you were coming to my birthday banquet, but you don't even know what I look like. I just asked you your age, and you rambled on and on without giving me a straight answer."

Li Xian said matter-of-factly, "It was my oversight; I'm over twenty."

Tao Xiangrong said, "So you're just a young man fresh out of school. I see you're wearing Tiger-Python Uniform. Do you know Xu Shaoqian, the Xu Central Lang General of the Central Army, Lei Chong, the Lang General?" Li Xian replied, "Of course I know them. They are my superiors. I respect them and take them as my role models."

Tao Xiangrong said, "I guessed so." Her eyes darted around, and she spread her hands, saying, "I see you're quite impatient with me and don't want to talk to me. It would be unreasonable to force you to stay. Give me that thing, and I'll let you go."

"Otherwise, don't blame me for bullying you and calling people to arrest you, you little thief."

Li Xian asked, puzzled, "I did not take anything without Xiangrong Miss Rong has misunderstood something?"

Tao Xiangrong glanced sideways at her, not in a hurry to speak, when she noticed a fallen flower on the path ahead. She bent down, picked it up, and with her slender fingers, plucked the flower and stuck it into a branch. The fallen flower miraculously reconnected with the branch, regaining its life, and was reattached to the twig. This time, she smiled and asked, "Tell me, what kind of banquet is this today?"

Seeing that Tao Xiangrong revealed a hint of extraordinary talent, Li Xian suppressed his surprise and said, "It is indeed a good... Xiangrong Xiangrong's birthday banquet." He originally wanted to say "Good sister's birthday banquet," as he was most skilled at saying flattering things to please women. This skill was innate, but on the contrary, instead of saying flattering things and deliberately creating distance, he became awkward and stuttered at every turn.

Tao Xiangrong said, "Since it's a birthday banquet, what are you missing?" She opened her slender hand and gently beckoned, her eyes full of amusement.

Li Xian said, "Ah! Miss Rong, are Xiangrong referring to a birthday gift?" He thought to himself, "I only came here to freeload, how could I possibly prepare a birthday gift? I'm penniless right now, where would I get the money to prepare a gift? It's just that fate is cruel, who told me to run into her. I'd better just be frank."

He had prepared his words in his mind and was about to speak.

Tao Xiangrong said with amusement, "Think it over before you speak. At this birthday banquet, those who come may come and those who leave may leave. But if you're not a petty thief, it's just a matter of a word from me. If others eat and drink for free and leave, I won't pursue it. But if you eat and drink for free, I won't let you off the hook."

Li Xian's tone abruptly changed, saying, "Of course, of course. Although I am not from a prominent family, I know the proper etiquette. How could I attend a birthday banquet without preparing a gift? Xiangrong, you truly don't know how much effort I've put into preparing this gift. But I suppose you're not interested in these things, so I'll..." Tao Xiangrong spotted a pavilion, went there, and sat down. A maidservant in the distance saw her and brought over a teacup filled with hot tea. She smiled and said, "Who says I'm not interested? I'm quite interested. Young Master Gold-Seeking Guard, please drink your tea and explain everything slowly."

She handed the hot tea to Li Xian, then watched Li Xian drink it, her gaze full of amusement.

Li Xian accepted the hot tea and drank it heartily. This woman was as gentle as water; the more he retreated, the more she clung to him. So he simply let go and said, "Since Sister Xiangrong to hear it, then I must start from the beginning."

Tao Xiangrong nodded and said, "Yes, go ahead."

Li Xian said, "Twenty-one years ago, the weather was freezing cold. On that day, the nine stars aligned, and the mountains and rivers trembled..."

This time it was Tao Xiangrong stunned, her gaze strange as she asked, "Wait... you mean you were already preparing a birthday gift for me twenty-one years ago?"

Li Xian said, "That's right, I was born that year. If we were to start from the beginning and explain it clearly, we would indeed have to start from that year."

Tao Xiangrong's face twitched slightly, both amused and helpless. She gave up and said, "Then let's reduce it a little."

Li Xian said, "Alright! Let's start from when I was seven." Tao Xiangrong already guessed that Li Xian hadn't prepared any formalities, so she deliberately started rambling on and on, hoping to annoy Tao Xiangrong and make her leave.

She thought to herself, "There's no man in this world that my sister can't control. These little tricks won't work on me." She said, "Start with the last month. Get to the point; you don't need to mention things like food and urination."

Her beautiful eyes darted around, taking him in, and she found it amusing. She hadn't expected that the servant she'd just met would be so lively and interesting.

Li Xian said, "Very well. In truth, we should thank Xu Central Lang General for this. I learned a few days ago that Xu Central Lang General would be bringing me to the Blue-Heavens Long Dream Tower for a banquet."

"At first I didn't know it was Sister Xiangrong's birthday banquet, but since Xu Central Lang General invited me, I had to make some preparations. So I inquired beforehand, and upon hearing the news, I immediately realized it was Sister Xiangrong's birthday banquet. I was overjoyed, words cannot express my feelings."

Tao Xiangrong raised an eyebrow, thinking, "This kid has a sweet tongue." She said, "Continue."

Li Xian said, "But I know that all those who attend this banquet must be from the Aristocratic Clan families and scions of high-ranking clans. I, Li Xian, am utterly insignificant. I am Jade Citizen who has just been promoted to the Gold-Seeking Guard, utterly ordinary, with no outstanding appearance or family background. I feel an overwhelming sense of inferiority."

"I know I am not worthy of such an honor, and it is only through the patronage of Xu Central Lang General that I have the opportunity to attend this banquet. Since it is a birthday banquet, gifts are naturally required. I thought at the time that this gift should be for Sister Xiangrong. Someone as shallow and vulgar as me would probably only be able to exchange all my Fortune for this brief encounter. The gift must be precious, and I will do my utmost to present it."

"After much thought, I happened to hear of a wine that was sold in the market, with a rich aroma that lingered on the palate and intoxicated people without them even realizing it. I Xiangrong to myself, 'Isn't the legendary Sister Xiangrong just like this wine, intoxicating people without them even realizing it? No, it's much more potent than that wine. Wine needs to be tasted to intoxicate people. But just hearing the name of Sister Xiangrong is enough to make my heart intoxicated.' So I decided to buy the wine as a gift."

"This wine is extremely valuable, Non-Self current means. So I borrowed money from the bank and wrote an IOU to a colleague, barely managing to purchase it. But before I could even present it as a gift, I felt a cruel twist of fate, discovering... that this fine wine I painstakingly obtained is utterly worthless to Sister Xiangrong. It happens Xiangrong be the wine served at Sister Xiangrong's birthday banquet. How could I dare to present this birthday gift to her? Therefore, I sheepishly depart from the banquet."

"Just now, in my distress, I suddenly saw a beautiful scene, so I drank wine to enjoy it. I've already drunk more than half of this wine. Sister Rong, Xiangrong some more?"

Tao Xiangrong a slight sense of pride upon hearing the phrase "beauty is like wine." She was even more delighted by Li Xian's clever praise, saying, "Just hearing her name is enough to intoxicate body and soul." Countless people had praised her beauty with this one phrase, and there were many related witty remarks, poems, and songs. But coming from Li Xian, it possessed a natural, effortless charm, flowing naturally and effortlessly. It surpassed the deliberate choice of words and phrases, the praises conceived and pondered for days or months in advance. Later, Li Xian's true intentions were revealed: the gift he offered was a wine flask at his waist, which he had already drunk from. Tao Xiangrong couldn't help but chuckle, Intestine-Turning Narrow Passage, "This fellow was just spouting nonsense. He never intended to give a gift; he probably saw how good I was at wine and deliberately poured it into the flask to take away. Now, caught red-handed by my antics, he has no choice but to offer this as a substitute, and at least he'll get my flowers."

At this moment, unsure whether to be angry or amused, she glanced at Li Xian, but showed no annoyance, and said, "You've barely passed. Give it to me." Li Xian asked, "Sister Xiangrong, do you really want more? I've already drunk my fill." Tao Xiangrong countered, "Have you ever heard of refusing birthday gifts at a birthday banquet?"

Li Xian said, "If I were to send Sister Xiangrong a living person, would you still accept her?"

Tao Xiangrong, "You insincere brat! Didn't you say you had something important to do? I'm letting you go now, so get lost!"

Li Xian immediately cupped his hands in farewell and said, "Farewell," before turning and fleeing.

Tao Xiangrong was initially uninterested, but after a few amusing conversations, her mood improved. She handed the wine pouch to a maid and arranged it as a normal birthday gift. Having met today, she no longer cared about it.

Li Xian rode the "Immortal-Sending Bird" away from Blue-Heavens Long Dream Tower. Once his feet touched solid ground, he felt as if he had just descended from the Heavenly Palace to the mortal realm. Being naturally carefree, he quickly adapted. Several miles away from Blue-Heavens Long Dream Tower, on "Dream-Worship Street," stood a Nine-Zhang Money Tower. The Nine-Zhang Money Tower... a mysterious force in the martial arts world that controls wealth. No matter where it is, this tower is entirely black and about nine zhang tall.

The design is uniform and has never been altered.

Li Xian returned to Jujube-Pasture Residence and passed by this place, recalling the arrangements made by Commandery Princess Anyang. He thought to himself, "This Commandery Princess Anyang already suspects me and is considering whether to do something to me. At this time, she might really send someone to keep an eye on my movements. I'll listen to her instructions and slowly try to find out what's going on."

They went to the vicinity of the Nine-Zhang Money Tower and peered inside. They saw that the Nine-Zhang Money Tower Clarity day and night, and the inside was extremely lively. All those coming and going wore masks and black hoods to conceal their figures and appearances.

Li Xian quietly withdrew, changed his mask, and removed his Tiger-Python Uniform. Dressed simply, he went back into the Nine-Zhang Money Tower to purchase money.

Nine-Zhang Money Tower uses "tokens" and "secret codes" to acquire and retain wealth. The tokens are cast by the money tower itself, Nine-Zhang Money Tower's ability to cast tokens is unparalleled in the world.

There once was a martial arts master who believed he had uncovered the secrets of the Nine-Zhang Money Tower. He forged tokens of the Money Tower to swindle money from the establishment. However, he was exposed on the spot and killed by the Money Tower's henchmen.

Li Xian once accompanied Wen Caishang to the Nine-Zhang Money Tower to collect silver. When he was rushing to the Dragon-Appreciation Banquet, he passed through several large cities and often saw the Nine-Zhang Money Tower there.

This clearly shows that this building has spread far and wide, reaching Great Wu.

After Li Xian opened his money account, the token was a Bronze Dagger with unique patterns on its blade. The code was. "Like a spring breeze overnight." If the account held money, Li Xian only needed to take the token to Nine-Zhang Money Tower, give the code, and he could withdraw his money at any time. After finishing his miscellaneous tasks, it was already midnight. Li Xian returned to his "Jujube-Pasture Residence" and relaxed for a while.

He completely removed his black armor, took off his Tiger-Python Uniform, and took off his mask. He felt relaxed and comfortable all over. Even the Blue-Heavens Long Dream Tower, the Thirty-Three Heavens, couldn't compare to this small house where he felt at ease and relaxed.

Li Xian went to the stables to look after the strange horse, Binds the Wind. He gently stroked its coat and talked about the events of the day. Binds the Wind was very obedient, nuzzling him with its head, showing its affection.

[Proficiency +1]

[Proficiency +1]

With Flicked-Finger Golden Light neared Perfection. The Heavenly Pivot Saber Method, the Stone-Pushing Palm Method, Suffering Body Scripture steadily improved. Li Xian's mastery of various martial arts deepened, accumulating and accumulating within Inner Steam.

It has accumulated to a height of 159 zhang!

When Li Xian 'Inner Steam filled his body, his Heavenly Pivot Saber Method was ever-changing, shifting and turning with agility, a truly delightful sight. Inner strength is the key to the evolution of martial arts.

The more Inner Steam is poured into the same move, the more powerful it becomes, evolving into an increasingly turbulent force. It's like a wooden bucket filled with water, the water swirling within. Li Xian raised his hand and stirred, causing the water to swirl and become a whirlpool.

This vortex is the technique.

As the water in the barrel increases, the whirlpool becomes more and more powerful. When the barrel is as large as a lake, and its water supply is continuous, it also becomes as full as a lake. This whirlpool can then capsize boats.

The wooden barrel was as large as the ocean, with endless seawater. The whirlpool could darken the sky and earth, stir up terrifying waves, and unleash astonishing suction power. At the same time, it was accompanied by violent winds and torrential rain, and roaring thunder.

Every bit of knowledge Li Xian accumulates has immeasurable value!

After practicing for an hour, Li Xian was full of energy, but he stopped practicing. He had other thoughts in his mind. "Martial arts are urgent, but now that Commandery Princess Anyang has appeared and intends to kill me, although I may outwardly comply and try to turn the tide, I need to quickly find a way to cure the poison in my body and not be controlled by it before I can deal with Commandery Princess Anyang with more confidence."

Medical Ethics Scripture

[Proficiency: 362/0]

[Medical Heart Scripture]

[Proficiency: 312/0]

[The Ghost-Vein Four Absolutes]

[Proficiency: 34/0]

Li Xian has not neglected his medical practice lately. Whenever he has free time, he silently recites the two medical classics. On his bedside table, there is also the "Yao Medical Classic," which he will briefly browse through every night before going to sleep.

His medical skills were already quite remarkable, and he had been secretly searching for a cure for body toxins and researching detoxifying medicinal baths. During his last visit to Yao Baishun, Li Xian took the opportunity to take away some of the medicinal residue.

Just enough to prepare a detoxifying medicinal bath.

Although Li Xian had a remarkable medical lineage, he lacked a mentor and was ultimately inferior. This deadly poison was "Hao Qingshe," which he had painstakingly prepared; it was terrifying and extremely potent.

The only way to expel toxins is through gradual, incremental steps, experimenting on oneself.

Once the medicinal bath was prepared, Li Xian immersed himself in it. The medicinal effects acted on his body, instantly sending a tingling sensation through him.

Li Xian used his internal energy to expel toxins from his body, supplemented by a medicinal bath. After several attempts, it finally had some effect.

Black toxins slowly seep out from the skin!

(P. S.: I wasn't feeling well tonight because of some worries, and I couldn't get into the flow. I finished writing at 3 a. m.)