Candle Cult Remnant Tomb, Flower Thief Patriarch, Li Xian Saves a Beauty, Bearing That Overwhelms Others
Li Xian into the sea, his body suddenly sinking and plummeting rapidly. The "Sea-Exploring Bracelet" on his left hand emitted a pale green light. He calmly looked around and saw Bai Qinghao, Wei Chu, Wei Xun, and others all nearby, falling in the same direction.
Suddenly he thought, "Exploring the sea and entering the tomb is fraught with dangers, and it's hard to predict. I must be extremely careful. It would be a real pity to die here. These Heavenly Crafted Wonders are my means of survival, so I should test them first to ensure they are safe." He then took out his "Life-Saving Umbrella," which was a round pestle.
He activated the mechanism, and the pestle extended, its front section opening up the umbrella. Li Xian rotated the umbrella, halting his descent. He rotated it again, and the "four Jade Core" inside emitted a soft glow, demonstrating the power of this Heavenly Crafted Wonders. His body slowly floated upwards.
All Heavenly Crafted Wonders are composed of Jade Core and body. Li Xian has been learning painting skills from "Wu Gan" lately, copying the paintings of the ancient masters, cultivating his mind and improving his painting skills. Although he is sometimes busy with official duties and misses the evening painting class, Wu Gan is a great scholar with a calm mind. He is not impatient or asks questions. Li Xian just needs to come, and he will just teach.
Li Xian's painting skills gradually improved, and Wu Gan praised him accordingly. Besides copying, he gradually came across some illustrations of "Heavenly Crafted Wonders." It turned out that a person from the Jade City Heavenly Pivot had asked Wu Gan to draw a design for an Heavenly Crafted Wonders. Although Wu Gan didn't understand the principles of Heavenly Crafted Wonders and even disliked the art, his painting skills were exceptional. He only needed to be told how to draw it, and he could produce it. A design that passed through Wu Gan's hands would undoubtedly become more valuable. Li Xian thus observed this and became quite curious, but he didn't formally engage with him.
The Gold-Seeking Guard is equipped with "Golden Crossbow," "Iron Net Ball," and other tools for catching thieves and criminals. These are indeed "Heavenly Crafted Wonders," but they are rather crude and do not contain a "Jade Core." Furthermore, both their entry and exit from the warehouse are subject to inspection. Although Li Xian wanted to figure out their inner workings, he really had little opportunity to disassemble and examine them closely. Besides, the "Golden Crossbow" and "Iron Net Ball" Heavenly Crafted Wonders rather useless to Li Xian, so he has never understood them.
Holding this "Life-Saving Umbrella," one realizes the difference is entirely different. The Heavenly Crafted Wonders of Jade City also varies in quality and grade. To distinguish them simply, one should use the number of "Jade Core" attached to them as the standard. One heart is considered inferior, and nine hearts are considered superior.
The Heavenly Crafted Wonders of the first and second Heavenly Crafted Wonders of the third heart and above requires a certain status and skill to obtain. With each additional "Jade Core" that is equipped, the difficulty of making the Heavenly Crafted Wonders increases, requiring more exquisite craftsmanship and more powerful painting skills. This "Life-Saving Umbrella" is extremely valuable, and Li Xian would have a very difficult time getting his hands on it if he had not explored the Sea Tomb.
Four Jade Core, each shimmering with a different halo, were inlaid in several places on the umbrella's body and edge. The sea was treacherous, and although Li Xian was curious about these "Heavenly Crafted Wonders," he suppressed his curiosity and focused on the situation in the sea. After falling for a long time, the surroundings were plunged into complete darkness.
Li Xian shouted "Jade-Water Pearl," opened his Double Pupils, and gained night vision. Observing his surroundings, he saw patches of strange corals and reefs, pondering his next move. Wei Chu, initially full of ambition and eager to make a difference when he first entered the deep sea, found himself trapped. The profound darkness obscured his senses, and the limitations imposed on his the Unseen arts skills left him feeling adrift and insecure, momentarily panicked.
But he stubbornly persevered. Peng Qiuluo, Han Niannian and the others all frowned, their faces solemn. They couldn't help but admire "Wei Xun". Although they were both Thirty-Two True Guards, Wei Xun dealt more with darkness and the deep sea.
As everyone descended, Han Niannian was suddenly startled. A turbulent underwater current swept her away at incredible speed. Before she could react, she was already a mile away. On land, Han Niannian had many martial arts skills to deal with this. But in the sea, there was nowhere to use her strength, and her lightness skill was also hindered. She was truly panicked and didn't know what to do. If she fell behind again, how could she rejoin the group in the pitch-black sea?
Peng Qiuluo her sharp eyes, saw that Han Niannian was about to be separated from her. She immediately turned the "Sea-Exploring Bracelet," and an iron chain shot out from the bracelet. Han Niannian reacted instantly, turning the Sea-Exploring Bracelet as well, and an iron chain shot out as well. The two chains intertwined and bound them together.
But the current was too fast and too strong. Although Peng Qiuluo was bound to Han Niannian, she was swept away with her. The two cried out in alarm, never expecting such danger upon entering the sea. They tried to swim by using their martial arts skills, but could only be swept further away by the sea.
Suddenly, another iron chain shot out and wrapped around Han Niannian's waist. This entanglement stopped the two women's momentum. The two women swayed like flags with the turbulent current, their bodies beyond their control.
The two women looked down along the iron chain and saw Li Xian standing on a reef, one hand gripping the rock and the other holding the iron chain. He had pulled them up and helped them fight against the undercurrent. The two women were grateful. Just then, they suddenly saw a disturbance in the southeast direction.
Wei Chu landed on the seabed, and in his eagerness for quick success, he stepped on a Sea Python lurking in the sand. The Sea Python immediately attacked, and Wei Chu retaliated with a punch. In desperation, he unleashed the "Wei Clan Mountain-Breaking Fist".
This Wei family of Dawu... truly deserves to be called the most prestigious family in the world. Their "Wei Family Mountain-Breaking Fist" is even more formidable. Legend has it that a Wei family ancestor once struck with a single punch, eroding the mountain's root and crushing its power. Though it still stood, the mountain was dead. The following year, the beasts in the mountain scattered; the third year, the greenery withered; and the fourth year, the soil loosened and gradually eroded with the wind. A great mountain, just like that, vanished!
This style of boxing emphasizes brute force.
However, when used in the water, although the punches were powerful, turning the water in front of him into mist, the force was also weakened by 40%. When the punches hit the Sea Python's body, the serpent's scales were slippery and deflected the punches completely.
Wei Chu terrified. He had been coiled up by Sea Python, and now he could barely move. In the darkness and panic, he had no idea what to do. He tried to scream, but water was rushing into his mouth. He desperately hoped someone would come to his rescue. At this moment, Wei Xun frowned deeply. This Sea Python was a strange creature from the sea, usually living in groups. It was incredibly strong in the water and very difficult to deal with. If he fought it head-on, he might not gain the upper hand. If he alerted the Sea Python to attack, it would only make things more troublesome.
He thought to himself, "This Wei Chu is incredibly reckless, and I have no connection with him whatsoever. The seabed is pitch black; I can simply pretend I didn't see him and let him die, and no one will know. But if I disturb the Sea Python while trying to save him, that would be disastrous."
Feigning ignorance, Bai Qinghao, Shi Hu, Iron Fu, and the others fell into the sea, but were far enough away that it was unknown whether they noticed. Li Xian hesitated, thinking, "This Wei Chu is truly a troublesome fellow. But if I don't save him, it won't do. Fine, consider today's matter as what you owe me. In the future... I'll get double back from your aunt!" Peng Qiuluo took out the "Sea-Breaking Crossbow" and shot it at the Sea Python. This crossbow bolt was extremely powerful, but at such a distance, by the time it hit the Sea Python, its force had dissipated, leaving only a slight scratch.
Wei Chu's face turned ashen, his eyes glazed over, and he felt as if his life was about to end here. He was of noble birth and skilled in martial arts, yet he died in this dark seabed without any explanation, and he was filled with deep regret.
Suddenly, a crossbow bolt shot out and struck the Sea Python in the eye. The Sea Python hissed and its body loosened. Wei Chu seized the opportunity and immediately broke free of the snake's coils, scrambling and crawling with surprising speed.
The Sea Python was furious and suddenly swam to one side, and everyone looked at Li Xian.
It turned out... that the crossbow bolt was fired by Li Xian. The two places were extremely far apart, and the Sea Python was covered in green algae, making it very difficult to discern the location of its eyes. Li Xian's arrow hit the target with one shot, which was astonishing. Peng Qiuluo wanted to warn him, but if Li Xian let go of his grip on the Sea Python, the two of them would inevitably be swept away by the undercurrent.
How to deal with this has become a difficult problem.
Suddenly, a snake lunged at him. Li Xian neither dodged nor avoided it, but instead hooked his toes onto a rock to maintain his position. The rock was soft and extremely difficult to support, so Li Xian had to infuse it with his mind to make it stronger and more resilient.
At the same time, Li Xian struck out with his left palm, creating several streams of water. The snake's body was pulled by the water, shifting its momentum slightly and causing it to miss Li Xian. Enraged, the Sea Python charged again. Li Xian used the "Jade Luo Palm" to deflect the Sea Python left and right. The Sea Python acted as if it were a toy, unable to harm Li Xian in the slightest. Li Xian remained calm and composed, seizing the snake's weakness, and gently struck out with two palms, hitting the Sea Python three inches from its core.
The Sea Python let out a mournful cry, rolled its belly up, and died!
The Jade Luo Palm technique is exquisite, emphasizing meticulous control of internal energy. In seawater, it evolves even more fully, capable of creating countless fine currents. Although the Sea Python's strength is brute force, it can only withstand the palm strike under the influence of the water currents.
In terms of quality, the Wei Clan Mountain-Breaking Fist is undoubtedly superior. The Jade Luo Palm was created by the lady of the house on a whim and has many flaws. However, after being used by Li Xian, all the flaws were made up for. Moreover, his attainment of "Grand Self" is truly unique in the world. He has the ability to defeat strong enemies with weak martial arts.
While submerged underwater, Li Xian didn't rely on brute force; instead, the precise control in his palm techniques allowed him to strike directly at the enemy's vitals. All of this allowed Li Xian to easily resolve the perilous situation Wei Chu found himself in.
The undercurrent had receded. Peng Qiuluo and Han Niannian swam over and bowed to Li Xian in gratitude. Li Xian's quick thinking and resourcefulness in this battle had deeply impressed everyone. Li Xian Mind-Intent Transmission instructed, "Quickly regroup and find the tomb entrance."
Peng Qiuluo and Han Niannian were taken aback, realizing that Li Xian was transmitting his voice, and were even more surprised. The three of them landed on the seabed, took out the sea map, and searched for the location of the Sea Tomb. Wei Xun, Wei Chu, and others also went to Li Xian's vicinity.
Each person counted their numbers and found no one had been lost. Wei Chu, being arrogant by nature, offered no thanks for what had just happened. Li Xian also ignored him. Just then, a commotion broke out.
Several Sea Python suddenly pounced. Everyone dodged to avoid the attack. Wei Chu, suppressing his anger, immediately struck and killed the Sea Python. This time, he was experienced and used his "palm technique" with high quality.
However, his skill was mediocre, and he rarely used it. When he used it underwater, its power was not fully unleashed. After swinging his palms ten times in succession, he barely managed to kill a Sea Python. Wei Chu felt a pang of despair, and an overwhelming sense of defeat welled up within him.
Seeing another Sea Python lunge at him, he refused to believe it and thought, "My Wei Family arts will never be defeated by such a scoundrel. If he can kill Sea Python with one palm, I certainly can too. It must be that the position is wrong. I'll try again." He unleashed his palm technique and met the attack head-on.
It displayed its might, holding its own against several pythons without being at a disadvantage.
Peng Qiuluo frowned deeply, cursing inwardly, "What kind of brat is this! There are so many Sea Python here, one after another. What's the point of him fighting like this! Let him die." But he still made a move, shooting out an iron chain and forcibly pulling Wei Chu away, shaking him off from the swarm of snakes.
Wei Chu was still furious and eager for another fierce battle when suddenly he saw hundreds upon hundreds of Sea Python rushing towards him. Startled, he instantly sobered up and fled. Wei Xun made a hand gesture, signaling everyone to escape. He then fled ahead. Having explored the Sea Tomb several times, he was experienced and knew when to abandon it. Li Xian had exceptional eyesight and could see the situation clearly. He saw Bai Qinghao and Iron Fu trying to run towards Li Xian, but the swarm of snakes had arrived, and this stretch of road would delay their escape. In the darkness, the two could not see Li Xian's hand gestures clearly, Mind-Intent Transmission was also limited by the distance.
Li Xian used his "Flicked-Finger Golden Light" technique, snapping his fingers. A burst of bright light flashed in and out. Bai Qinghao and Iron Fu saw it and immediately understood. Without seeking to reunite, they turned and fled into the distance.
It turns out that the three of them had agreed on a secret signal: if they encountered danger, they would try to reunite. If they couldn't reunite, Li Xian would emit a bright light and then flee on his own. They would then find a way to meet again later.
All these martial arts techniques proved incredibly useful. Li Xian glanced at Wei Chu again and thought, "This kid is extremely stupid and extremely arrogant. If you can survive in this situation, you're lucky. If you can't, I'd rather break ties with your aunt than risk my life for you."
Observing a seagrass patch to the west and a Reefstone Forest to the east, Li Xian fled eastward to avoid the swarm of snakes. Han Niannian and Peng Qiuluo also felt panicked, unaware of the dangers of the sea. Peng Qiuluo saw Li Xian's figure, her eyes lit up, and she gestured, "Follow him!"
He thought to himself, "While Wei Xun experienced, there's no guarantee he won't use that experience to deliberately harm others. He pretended not to see Wei Chu's attack, but only he knows whether he saw it or not. Li Xian, on the other hand, is decisive and intelligent; he saved us and Wei Chu. Following him should be beneficial!"
Following closely behind Li Xian, they fled towards the Reefstone Forest. The reef forest was full of twisted and strange reefs. Li Xian fled and dodged, while dozens of Sea Python rushed through the reef forest, smashing and destroying several reefs, leaving a mess.
Suddenly, Li Xian spotted a reef cage. It was naturally formed, a perfect natural shelter. He immediately used his "Golden Light Technique" to slip into the reef cage and hide safely. Several Sea Python swam by, unaware of Li Xian's presence.
After observing for a moment, Li Xian knew he was out of danger. He thought to himself, "This reef cage is well-hidden; without the Golden Light Technique, it would have been extremely difficult for me to infiltrate it. This Golden Light Technique also saved my life; it's truly quite useful. If it weren't for Madam's permission to give me the recipe, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to master this technique. Speaking of which... I've already mastered the Golden Light Technique to its fullest extent. Now that I've established a firm foothold in Jade City, it's time to seek Art Path!"
"I've recently heard that the Qilin Treasure Pavilion sells Human Yellow. Human Yellow is a rare and highly sought-after item, but there are occasional clues about its whereabouts in Jade City. While its authenticity is uncertain, there is still a chance. However, ' Human Yellow ' possesses unique characteristics in both ' Earthly Radiance ' and ' Heavenly Essence.' I need a recipe first before consuming Essence Treasure. Randomly consuming them would only waste precious resources and resources."
Li Xian felt quite bored, so he lightly clapped his hands, creating a small vortex in front of him. [Different recipes lead to different Art Path of eating. For example, [Human Yellow; Golden Scale], it is known that there are four recipes related to [Golden Scale].
According to the "Golden Light Recipe," Li Xian had already consumed "Golden Scale Scales," "Yellow Nine Ginseng," and "Dawn Yellow Dew." After that, other "recipes" and "Art Path" related to "Golden Scale," "Yellow Nine Ginseng," and "Dawn Yellow Dew" had no further connection to him.
Even if he obtained another "Golden Scale," Appraisal Insight its Art Essence. Li Xian pondered, "I already have two recipes. One is the [Sword Control Recipe], obtained from Lü Dongzhi's tomb. The other is the [Blood-Birthing Flesh Recipe], acquired by slaying evil villains. Neither is of much use right now. The [Sword Riding: Recipe] concerns Profound Dao Mountain and the Star-Picking Bureau. I couldn't obtain it then, and the [Blood Regrowth·Recipe] depends entirely on luck. If I can obtain another recipe upon entering the tomb, that would be ideal." Suddenly, he sensed the water surging, as if something unusual was happening. Li Xian gazed intently and saw sand and mist billowing at the other end of the reef forest, suggesting a fierce battle was taking place. Li Xian pondered, "When I fled to the reef forest, Han Niannian and Peng Qiuluo followed. I wonder if they escaped. As for Peng Qiuluo, I have no connection with her. If she's in danger, and my life is not in danger, I will try my best to rescue her, but my own life must come first. Han Niannian, however, is Yao Yin's friend. If she's in danger, and if I can bear the risk, I should do my utmost to save her."
He thought to himself, "I will plant the hair here. Then I will go out and explore. If there is any danger, I will hide back here." He then cast Technique Dao·Golden Light, emerged from the rocky cage, and ran towards the place where the sand and mist were spreading.
Li Xian sank as soon as he touched the water, which slowed him down. Using the reefs as cover, he quickly reached the spot. There he saw nearly a hundred Sea Python circling around, having already surrounded Peng Qiuluo and Han Niannian.
The two women, their faces deathly pale, stood back to back, with nearly ten Sea Python already killed in front of them. However, after repeatedly using their attacks, their breath seemed to be exhausted, and it was difficult to eliminate all of the nearly one hundred Sea Python.
turn out to be...
The two women followed Li Xian Li Xian, hoping to help him escape the perilous situation and assist each other. However, Li Xian dodged left and right and suddenly disappeared without a trace. The two women were shocked and searched for a while but found no clues. They had no choice but to continue their escape and hide under the rocks.
They were discovered by Sea Python. The two women tried to kill them, but the number of Sea Python was enormous, and they came out in full force. The two women couldn't kill them all and were greatly exhausted. They were then surrounded and trapped in this predicament. Peng Qiuluo the "True Leader" of the Truth-Inspecting Guard, with more seniority and having experienced countless dangerous situations, but he was helpless here. Li Xian saw the situation and thought, "Although the python swarm is large, it is not difficult to help the two women escape for the time being. But where can they hide after they escape?" He looked around and, with his sharp eyes, saw a wrecked ship in the southwest direction of the reef forest.
Li Xian then thought, "If I hide in the cabin, the pythons should have little chance of attacking. The ship seems quite sturdy."
He already had a plan in mind. He immediately rubbed the golden light and launched it out, emitting a strong light. The sea pythons had long lived in the sea, but this place was not deep sea, and faint light could sometimes penetrate through. Sea Python all have eyes, and they are very sensitive to light. There were many sea Sea Python, partly because the signal light that Li Xian used to Bai Qinghao and Iron Fu attracted most of the Sea Python.
This could Flicked-Finger Golden Light light with a flick of the finger. The pythons were attracted and looked over. The bright light stung their eyes, and the pythons twisted their bodies in great pain. Li Xian thought, "There is only one Sea-Exploring Bracelet. If I shoot it to pull Han Niannian, she lacks experience and reaction, and she probably won't cooperate. If I shoot it to pull Peng Qiuluo, she will react quickly and pull Han Niannian back." He shot out the iron chain and wrapped it Peng Qiuluo's waist. Peng Qiuluo suddenly pulled and felt anxious, so she reached out to hit backward.
His palm struck empty air, revealing the iron chain of the Sea-Exploring Bracelet. Following the gaze, he saw Li Xian and was immediately overjoyed. She had already been pulled into the air, several dozen feet away from Han Niannian. She immediately shot out her own iron chain, wrapping it around Han Niannian's waist. In this way, they pulled each other, escaping the python's encirclement. Li Xian reached out and caught Peng Qiuluo's waist, pulling her into her arms. Peng Qiuluo a soft armor, her waist very slender. Li Xian gently embraced her, feeling only the soft armor. But Peng Qiuluo suddenly swayed. It was said that Li Xian was born to attract romantic attention. Before he even had a clear Tao Xiangrong, he had already saved Peng Qiuluo from danger.
But if Li Xian didn't have such a heart, he wouldn't be in this situation. Han Niannian also flew down, and Li Xian caught her with one hand, holding her to his chest. At the same time, he embraced the two beautiful Truth-Inspecting Guard. The two women came to their senses, looking slightly flustered and embarrassed, and dared not look at each other.
Li Xian didn't think much of it and transmitted his voice, "Follow me and escape!" The two women nodded, and the three of them fled together. The snakes came to their senses and gave chase.
The three fled to the shipwrecked area. The swarm of pythons rapidly approached, but Li Xian remained calm. He surveyed the ship and found a tightly closed cabin with a door forged from black iron, making it extremely sturdy. Li Xian used his Technique Dao·Golden Light to enter the cabin, then opened the door from the inside, pulled the two women inside, and closed the door. The pythons pounced instantly, their bodies slamming against the door. The ship shook, but the attack was unimpeded. The pythons roared and howled, continuing to ram the door, but to no avail. After a while, they gradually quieted down.
Inside the cabin, which was not submerged by seawater, Li Xian, Peng Qiuluo, and Han Niannian could stick their heads out. Peng Qiuluo and Han Niannian breathed a sigh of relief and bowed, saying, "Thank you for your rescue!"
Han Niannian said, "If these beasts were on the ground, I'd cut off their gallbladders and skin them alive. This time, I almost got driven to my death." Li Xian said, "Snakes are cunning. When they realize they can't break down the door, they'll definitely try another method. But after a few attempts, once they realize it's hopeless, they should leave."
Han Niannian laughed and said, "I really didn't expect you to be so sensible. Did you come back specifically to save me?"
Li Xian said, "Of course. If it weren't for your beauty, I would have been heartless enough to let you die in the snake's belly." Han Niannian feigned anger, but was actually delighted, and said, "So this is the kind of person you are. I'll tell Yao Yin."
Li Xian said, "Let's also talk about how you cried just now." Han Niannian retorted angrily, "Nonsense, I didn't cry at all!" Peng Qiuluo was pleased to hear the praise, but quickly suppressed her thoughts, recalling their brief encounter, and asked, "However, this journey hasn't even entered the tomb yet, and it's already been so complicated. I'm afraid it won't go very smoothly. I wonder how the others are doing?"
Li Xian said, "Good people are always blessed by Heaven, why think too much?" After half an hour, Li Xian opened the cabin door, and the python's calamity had subsided. The three carefully fled far away to search for the Sea Tomb again. There is a flower in the sea called the "Qi-Swallowing Flower." The flower is round and hollow, filled with air. In the past, whenever the Sea-Calming Guard wanted to explore the Sea Tomb, they would scatter the seeds of the Qi-Swallowing Flower several days in advance. After the Qi-Swallowing Flower took root, sprouted, and grew into a flower, they could go deep into the sea to Flower Plucker and recover their strength. The two women Flower Plucker and ate it, which would allow them to search the seabed for a long time.
About half an hour later, Li Xian saw a deep-sea rift. He climbed down the rift and found a tomb entrance. Beside it was a stone tablet that read, "The demonic fire blazes brightly, seizing the sun and replacing the moon." Li Xian examined the details of the inscription and found that the patterns on it were quite similar to the "Candle Decree".
Further traces of "flower" and "snake" could be faintly discerned. Li Xian knew that the Flower Cage Sect the Candle Cult, and the Flower Cage Sect often used "flower" and "snake" as its designations. Li Xian thought to himself, "Could it be such a coincidence that this is the tomb of that Flower Thief Ancestor? But how did it end up in the sea? I'm truly entangled with the Candle Cult. How did I end up here again?"
[P. S.: It was my oversight; Peng Sanluo's name has been changed to Peng Qiuluo.]