Golden Crow Mulberry Tree, the Way of Heavenly Craftsmanship, the Strange Uses of Hair! Senior Pervert

The tombs of the world's strongest are mysterious and enigmatic. Some have auspicious feng shui, and their tombs are situated in places with exceptionally good feng shui and extraordinary sights. Some, driven by competitiveness, deliberately build their tombs in prominent locations for posterity to admire and pay homage to. Others, with eccentric personalities, prefer to build their tombs in unusual places.

This senior, who was both a member of the Candle Cult and had a mysterious connection with the the Unseen Flower Cage Sect, somehow managed to place the tomb underwater. The tomb entrance was originally very secure, but it has become slightly loose and askew. It is unknown whether this is because someone had already set foot on it or because geological changes have damaged the tomb's structure.

There was a narrow gap, just big enough to squeeze through. Peng Qiuluo about to move to investigate when Li Xian grabbed his wrist, gently shook his head, and transmitted his voice, "Entering rashly might be dangerous. There's no rush. Let's observe more."

Peng Qiuluo, having been rescued twice by Li Xian, held him in high esteem and immediately nodded in agreement. Li Xian, observing the darkness behind the door, thought, "In this situation, I could plant my hair inside to observe the environment. However, I don't want this hair-planting technique to be revealed to others. I'll plant it secretly and keep a watchful eye on things. Besides, this door is slightly ajar, as if welcoming someone in, which seems like I have ulterior motives and makes me uneasy. Perhaps I should find another entrance."

Taking advantage of the two women's inattention, he planted a strand of hair, climbed up the crack, and searched the surrounding area. Li Xian recalled his visit to the tomb of Lü Dongzhi with Wen Caishang. He had only learned the basics, but he already had a superficial understanding of tomb construction.

The inscription on the tombstone has been eroded by seawater, making it difficult to discern the year. However, the layout and shape of the tomb entrance indicate that it dates back to the "Nanyang" period. Nanyang was not a unified large state; various kingdoms coexisted, and the social order was in disarray, leading to a great deal of chaos. Folk customs and burial practices were extremely diverse, hence many unusual tombs may have originated from the "Nanyang" period. The tomb entrance is carved with patterns of a "golden crow" and a "mulberry tree."

If it's not a "sect" banner, then it's a burial custom of a family or nation. Since the tomb owner has candle patterns, he is most likely a member of a branch of the Candle Cult Sect. The Candle Cult is a powerful and influential demonic sect that does not use the golden crow or mulberry tree as its symbol.

This reminds one of a small country on the "Eastern coast" called "Wusang Kingdom". Although it is tiny, it has a strong martial spirit. Since the time of the Great Yu, it has been a vassal state of the Great Yu and has paid tribute to the Great Yu. It seems to use the "Golden Crow" as its symbol.

This tomb may have originated from a powerful figure from the Wusang Kingdom.

Wen Caishang once said, "Fallen leaves return to their roots. Knowing the origin of a person's tomb reveals the style of their burial. For example, Lü Dongzhi of Nanyang was a magnanimous and unrestrained man, possessing the free spirit of Nanyang. Therefore, the tomb of him would be less ominous."

Li Xian explored alone, his mind filled with the lady's teachings. Suddenly, Han Niannian unleashed a palm technique, creating a ripple in the water and drawing Li Xian and Peng Qiuluo to her side.

Han Niannian pointed to a pit and looked at Peng Qiuluo and Li Xian. Li Xian pondered for a moment, thinking, "The Madam once mentioned the tombs of the Wusang Kingdom. These kinds of tombs have many intricate mechanisms and are among the most dangerous of all. We must be extremely careful."

He rubbed his fingers together, and a golden light shot into the cave, illuminating the surroundings. The cave walls were covered in pale purple aquatic plants, clearly indicating the presence of potent poison, and venomous snakes lurked within them. To attempt to pass through the cave would inevitably result in being entangled by the poisonous plants and bitten by the snakes, a truly perilous situation.

Suddenly, Li Xian had an idea. He unleashed his Jade Luo Palm strike into the cave. The cave passage was narrow, but densely packed with aquatic plants. Li Xian's palm strike created turbulent currents, causing the plants to entangle, knot, and become intertwined...

He then used his palm technique to forcefully inhale, uprooting a large clump of water plants, which also contained dozens of venomous snakes. Peng Qiuluo astonished and greatly impressed. He repeated this several times until all the water plants and venomous snakes in the cave were cleared away. Li Xian secretly used his eyesight to observe the situation in the cave and, seeing that there was no danger, quietly sneaked into the cave and descended.

Peng Qiuluo and Han Niannian exchanged a glance and followed closely behind, leaping into the cave. The three slid and fell for a moment before suddenly leaving the water and landing in a Stone Chamber, their breathing unimpeded. Han Niannian let out a soft breath, her Ponytail brushing against her shoulder, and said, "Finally, I can talk! Why isn't there seawater here?" Looking back, she saw that the water was blocked halfway through the cave passage. This tomb's mechanisms were ingenious; although it was in the sea, its depths remained untouched by the seawater. Li Xian remained calm, leaving a strand of hair at the cave entrance.

Peng Qiuluo said, "If I'm not mistaken, this tomb chamber is made of cement. Given the current situation, we don't know what to do. The pythons are causing chaos, which has led to our separation. We don't know where Wei Xun, the most experienced among us, is."

Li Xian said, "Don't rush. This tomb must be quite large, with many entrances. However, this entrance is likely the first one the three of us will enter. To be on the safe side, we can wait here for half a day to dry our clothes before exploring the tomb."

"If we can wait for our companions during this time, that would be even better."

Han Niannian asked strangely, "We've already explored a tomb, why would we care if our clothes are clean?" She then realized that she was soaked through, her clothes were drenched in water, and she felt a heavy, uncomfortable feeling.

Peng Qiuluo said, "Whether it's clean or not doesn't matter. But being soaked means leaving more traces along the way. If they're friends, that's fine. But what if they're hiding enemies? Don't forget why the three guards are working together. Besides exploring tombs, it's also about catching thieves."

Han Niannian said, "I see." She took out a bamboo tube containing "Dragoncry Charcoal." She lit the charcoal, and a small campfire appeared, which was quite warm. Dragoncry Charcoal is a first-class and precious charcoal that can burn in water. Han Niannian had prepared everything, so she carried it with her.

Han Niannian blushed. Drying her clothes inevitably required her to undress first. With men present, it was quite inconvenient, and she hesitated, fidgeting. Then she thought, "We are all men and women exploring ancient tombs together; there's no difference between men and women. What's there to be afraid of? Humph, if he dares to be indecent, Sister Peng and I will easily deal with him."

She immediately removed her wristband, loosened her black upper garment, and wrung it forcefully, squeezing out seawater. She repeated this several times until all the water was drained, then hung it by the campfire. She was now only wearing a wet undergarment to cover her private parts. She secretly glanced at Li Xian Li Xian, noticing that he had raised his eyebrows and was also looking in her direction. Han Niannian cursed, "You... you... what are you looking at!" She covered her chest with her arms.

Li Xian said, "It's beautiful." Han Niannian cursed, "You lecherous scoundrel! When we get back, I'll definitely tell on you!" She angrily said, "You're still looking? Turn your head away right now!"

Peng Qiuluo said, "Sister Han, don't be silly. Women always suffer in these matters. Brother Li, I'm sorry, please don't mind." Li Xian's eyes were playful, and he waved his hand to indicate that it was nothing, showing no fear. Han Niannian was experiencing the search for the Sea Tomb for the first time, and having been quite pampered since childhood, even as a True Guard, she rarely endured hardship. However, she knew that this matter was important, and that the three of them would inevitably talk and discuss it while waiting, making it difficult to avoid being seen. Why not be open and honest from the beginning?

Han Niannian blushed deeply, feeling even more embarrassed. She loosened the belt around her waist and untied her black pleated skirt, revealing a pair of black silk trousers underneath. When had Han Niannian ever undressed in front of a man before? Feeling shy and bashful, she wrung out all her clothes and placed them over a fire to dry.

Li Xian thought to himself, "The Truth-Inspecting Guard originally wore this attire, predominantly black, and were always on the lookout in the shadows."

Han Niannian gradually adapted, and only removed her outer garments, leaving her personal clothes intact. Although her skin was exposed, she wasn't completely unclothed. She let out a soft breath, then her pretty face flushed again. She reached out and untied the laces of her boots, revealing a considerable amount of seawater inside. She poured it onto the ground, forming a small puddle. Wearing white satin stockings, her toes involuntarily tightened, her ears turning red with embarrassment. She felt extremely awkward.

Peng Qiuluo also felt embarrassed. Although she advised Han Niannian to be generous and composed, Han Niannian hesitated and did not take off her clothes. Han Niannian placed the clothes by the fire to dry, then loosened her Ponytail, sat by the fire to warm herself, and turned to look at Peng Qiuluo.

Peng Qiuluo gritted her teeth and loosened the belt around her waist. The black upper garment loosened, revealing a white shirt underneath. The black garment was sewn with special silk thread, which could repel water and protect against knives, but it couldn't withstand being soaked in water.

The lining, soaked in water, was now damp and translucent, revealing glimpses of what appeared to be embroidered patterns. Li Xian thought to himself, "This Peng Qiuluo must be only a few years older than Han Niannian, yet she appears more mature, and her garment even seems to have openwork. For me, a dignified young man, to stare like this is truly ungentlemanly. But firstly, I am not a gentleman. Secondly, we only have a difference in rank, not gender."

Peng Qiuluo and Han Niannian wore identical black outer garments, which they took off, wrung out, and hung near the campfire. Peng Qiuluo quite poised and elegant when she took off her horse-face skirt, but became rather embarrassed when she took off her "black satin trousers."

Han Niannian said, "Sister Peng, why bother with that stinky man? Drying your clothes properly is much more comfortable!"

Peng Qiuluo blushed and took off her silk trousers. She was actually wearing a pair of long, sheer silk stockings that reached her waist. When Peng Qiuluo at Sea-Calming Tower, she was arrogant and aloof, but in reality, she was cold on the outside but fiery on the inside. Beneath her usual work clothes, there was a completely different side to her.

Han Niannian thought to herself, "I never expected Sister Peng to..." Peng Qiuluo took off her boots, poured out the seawater, and then sat back down by the fire to warm herself.

The two women placed their clothes by the fire to dry. Their long hair was loose as they warmed themselves by the fire. Han Niannian, seeking revenge, asked, "Why don't you take your clothes off?" Li Xian replied, "I don't need to." He exhaled pure breath, dispelling all impurities, and donned Pure-Gang Steaming Garment. He unleashed his Heartfire, causing his entire body to blaze with intense flames, displaying a powerful aura. He walked towards the two women, who were momentarily dazzled, finding his methods incredibly strange.

Li Xian took off his fire-resistant coat and said, "Look at me, are my clothes wet or not?"

Peng Qiuluo her hand and gently touched it, exclaiming in surprise, "It really isn't wet at all!" Han Niannian said, "Not only is it not wet, it's quite clean! Was it caused by that white mist?"

Li Xian smiled but remained silent. Han Niannian stomped her feet in anger, feeling that Li Xian was deliberately hiding his abilities. He clearly possessed such skills but refused to reveal them, making the two of them quite embarrassed. Peng Qiuluo changed the subject, saying, "Brother Li's methods are extraordinary. Did you obtain them from Jade City?"

Li Xian said, "No, I had another extraordinary encounter. But taking up a post in Jade City has also brought me quite a few benefits."

The firelight illuminated Peng Qiuluo's beautiful face, her almond-shaped eyes filled with shyness. Her temperament, originally capable and cold, melted away like an iceberg once she shed her armor. This subtle and enchanting atmosphere made her even more captivating. Han Niannian a round face and fair skin, resembling a pampered younger sister from a wealthy family.

The Dragoncry Charcoal continued to burn. Peng Qiuluo and Han Niannian, having faced numerous dangers, took this opportunity to rest. Han Niannian complained, "If I had known the seabed was this treacherous, I wouldn't have come."

Li Xian said, "Although it is dangerous, most situations can be handled. As long as we are careful and make sufficient preparations, there should be no problem."

Peng Qiuluo said, "I observed that Brother Li was unusually calm when he encountered the crisis just now. You must have faced many dangers before, and managed to escape unscathed each time." Li Xian replied, "I wouldn't dare say that; I was merely lucky enough to escape several deadly traps." He thought to himself, "The danger just now was nothing. It Non-Self was particularly capable, but rather that I had the means to deal with it. A true strongman shouldn't try to resolve danger, but rather avoid it in advance. Compared to that, I am too inexperienced and still need to improve myself."

Li Xian then said, "That's right, I Gold-Seeking Guard, am here to investigate the villains. But why did you Truth-Inspecting Guard, enter the tomb?"

Peng Qiuluo hesitated for a moment, then exchanged a glance with Han Niannian. They both thought, "Although we shouldn't tell them about this, the Sea Tomb is dangerous and unpredictable. We might not be able to return. Li Xian is a rare ally. If we don't tell them and create a rift, we'll lose him, and things will become much more difficult later. Besides, we don't know what Wei Xun is thinking. If he wants to be at odds with us, winning over Li Xian would be a loss for us. We should tell him the truth and be honest with him so we can cooperate in the future."

Peng Qiuluo said, "The specifics of the matter are difficult to ascertain, and I know nothing about it myself. However, I vaguely know that Jade City has lost something important. It is speculated that it may be in the sea."

"Two very powerful figures are searching for this item. Once they find it, they can... Among the Thirty-Two True Guards, the Sea-Calming Guard is close to one figure, and the Truth-Inspecting Guard is close to the other. Therefore... exploring the Sea Tomb is not originally related to the Truth-Inspecting Guard. However, the Truth-Inspecting Guard must enter the tomb under the guise of supervision."

Li Xian thought, "So that's how it is. There's another conflict behind this. Jade City appears calm and peaceful on the surface, but it's not. Commandery Princess Anyang is waiting for her chance to make her move, those two important figures are vying for power, and there are also various powerful clans..." He asked, "So, it's already determined that the object is in this Sea Tomb?"

Peng Qiuluo said, "If it were certain, this tomb would have been ransacked and looted long ago. It's just Minor Accomplishment calculation, a small guess." Li Xian said, "I see." He thought to himself, "What the two sides are looking for has nothing to do with me. Since I won't ask, I'll pretend I have no involvement. In my opinion, the lost items of Jade City are probably not in this tomb. This is a tomb from the Nanyang period, the Wusang Kingdom, the Candle Cult Sect. How could there be Jade City's treasures here?" He saw that the two women were barely clothed and knew that if he stayed with them, they would feel awkward. So he took the initiative to leave and wander around. Peng Qiuluo and Han Niannian leaned on each other and fell asleep. Li Xian went to another place, observing the surroundings of the Stone Chamber, looking for clues about the tomb. But he found very little and dared not go far.

He found a corner to sit down and took out the "Life-Saving Umbrella" to examine it. This item was a "Four-Heart Heavenly Crafted Wonder," which was very exquisite. Before it was activated, it was a short, round pestle. After it was activated, it stretched into an umbrella. Li Xian turned the umbrella body, and the umbrella surface quickly rotated, and the patterns on it seemed to come alive.

At this moment, the umbrella surface rippled with four-colored halos, namely cyan, purple, blue, and red, possessing the effect of bewitching people's hearts. Li Xian used his inner power to activate the second mechanism. Three silver needles shot out from the umbrella ribs. The ends of the needles were connected by thin threads. Li Xian used his inner power to pull the silver needles back.

The umbrella's edge can spring out blades, and its tip can shoot out poisonous water. It can even transform into a gun; each mechanism Li Xian with immense joy. However, these "Heavenly Crafted Wonders" are extremely difficult to use, containing intricate mechanisms that can easily injure the user if not controlled properly. Moreover, they often require internal energy to activate.

Li Xian tested the Life-Saving Umbrella. When the mechanism on the umbrella was activated and the body of the umbrella changed, the Jade Core inside could be vaguely seen. Li Xian had once served as a "jade miner" and was very familiar with jade mines. He recognized that they were four rare Jade Core. The Jade Core was the most important part of the "Heavenly Crafted Wonders".

Without the "Jade Core," Heavenly Crafted Wonders is nothing more than a mechanical device. The mechanical devices of Jade City are also unparalleled in the world, but there is another name that is equally famous, or even slightly better, that is the renowned "Mechanism City." Without the Jade Core, Heavenly Crafted Wonders is nothing more than a shell.

Li Xian suddenly thought, "I once worked as a jade miner. When I planted a strand of hair in the vein, my senses penetrated the earth and I could detect the location of the jade mine, feel its properties, and even vaguely sense that I could influence its quality through this perception. I wonder what amazing effects this ability would have if used in the Heavenly Crafted Wonders."

He immediately pulled out four strands of hair. Activating the Life-Saving Umbrella, the artifact transformed, revealing Jade Core. In an instant, Li Xian inserted the hair strands into the jade. The hair strands immediately took root, their roots spreading across the jade. Li Xian calmly sensed that with each mechanism he activated, the Jade Core subtly trembled.

The four Jade Core each possessed different properties. One, a blue Jade Core, was like water; another, a red Jade Core, was like fire. Li Xian was exceptionally intelligent. Although he didn't know the connection between the Jade Core and the artifact's body, he had a vague guess. "The Jade Core is like a pivot, the artifact like limbs. I can change the Jade Core, causing Jade Core to fluctuate. Conversely, could I control the Jade Core, manipulating the Heavenly Crafted Wonders of nature with my will? Even if not, if I deeply understood the inner principles of Heavenly Crafted Wonders, could I create Heavenly Crafted Wonders that I could control with my will, tailored to my own characteristics?"

Excited, he felt it was feasible. He longed to try it immediately, but fearing he might damage his Life-Saving Umbrella and be unable to sail, he had to put it aside for the time being. He thought, "In martial arts, I have formed my first school. In commerce, I have opened the Dew Cicada Shop, which is doing quite well. In terms of position, I have already reached the Gold Steward Mud Body. In terms of cultivation, I can receive Essence Soup daily and Essence Treasure monthly. The Commandery Princess also provides them. In addition, with my skills in Consumption, I am not lacking in Essence Treasure. There is much room for improvement. In my painting studies with Master Wu Gan, my skills are steadily improving every day, and my painting skills and Heavenly Crafted Wonders complement each other perfectly."

"However, the art of Heavenly Crafted Wonders and mechanisms is not as sophisticated as martial arts. In Jade City, one can buy a martial arts license simply by having money. Everything requires long-term planning; haste makes waste."

Half an hour later, Han Niannian and Peng Qiuluo's clothes were dried, and the two women, dressed in their new clothes, looked as dashing as ever. They didn't mention their earlier embarrassment at all. Seeing that they had been waiting for a long time without anyone coming, the three of them swept away all traces and began to explore the ancient tomb.

Emerging from the Stone Chamber, they found themselves in a long, narrow path. The three kept a distance of about two zhang (approximately 6.6 meters) between each other, preparing to deal with any traps they encountered to avoid hindering each other. They walked quite a distance, but the Stone Chamber and nothing else came into view; only the dark, winding path remained. Li Xian sensed something was amiss, frowned, observed the surroundings, and slowed his pace. After about an hour, they felt trapped in this narrow passage. There was no end in sight, and no way back. Han Niannian and Peng Qiuluo had stayed close behind, not getting separated, but both felt a sinking feeling in their hearts, knowing something was wrong. Li Xian stopped, thinking, "This tomb belongs to a martial artist; it can't be small. But I've been walking along this path for an hour, and although I've intentionally slowed down, I haven't reached the end yet. There must be something strange about it. How can I best overcome this strangeness?"

Li Xian thought to himself, "Madam once said that to analyze the layout of a tomb, one must start with the terrain. This place is near Jade City, not far away. If this tomb were as large as a palace, Jade City would surely have noticed it. The owner of this tomb should be a high-ranking official of Jade City, not a member of the Flower Cage Sect."

"Ah! Yes, this tomb reminds me of a burial style that happens to be the burial custom of the Wusang Kingdom!"

During his trip to Lü Dongzhi in Nanyang, Li Xian often sought knowledge about tombs from his wife. While she wanted to suppress his Li Xian arts, she was delighted by his requests for instruction and was happy to teach her husband. She readily shared any knowledge she had. One such tomb was a strange one called the "Stolen-Land Tomb." In the Wusang Kingdom, everyone from martial artists to ordinary people had seen these Stolen-Land Tomb. Wusang Kingdom was a small kingdom with limited auspicious land, most of it was occupied by powerful clans. Auspicious land was coveted by everyone. Even ordinary people, wishing to be buried in such a place, would sneak into the occupied land at night and secretly bury the remains of their loved ones.

It evolved over time.

The theft of land became increasingly rampant, with ever-evolving methods. However, the territory of the Wusang Kingdom was quite small, and some martial artists had ventured into the Four Heavenly Domains. These martial artists were prominent figures in the Wusang Kingdom, but upon arriving in the other Heavenly Domains, they proved to be insignificant. Having witnessed the magnificent and awe-inspiring feng shui of the Four Heavenly Domains, many of which contained Dao Domains, they were unwilling to return to their own country.

They then Stolen-Land Tomb.

However, stealing from other people's tombs inevitably leads to their discovery. There was once a rebellion in which the warriors of the Wusang Kingdom were massacred. After the incident was quelled, the Wusang Kingdom remained unchanged, but they became even more cautious and meticulous in their tomb-stealing, planning for the long term.

This led to the development of a method. First, a tomb was constructed using mechanical means. This tomb was not buried underground, but rather resembled a giant "nail tower." After selecting a suitable burial site, this "nail" was quickly driven into the ground. Then, they left.

In this way, the theft of someone's tomb can be completed in a shorter time and is much harder to detect.

Li Xian guessed that although this tomb Stolen-Land Tomb, its layout should be the same, and its shape should be like a round nail. It was built in advance, transported to this place by ship, and then thrown into the water. This tomb contained a mechanism, and after falling to the seabed, it autonomously dug into the soil to bury itself deep in the seabed. It was at this time that the ship in the reef forest was damaged.

The tomb was shaped like a round nail, with upper and lower layers, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. The tomb passage formed a circular path, with no obvious passage within each layer. Li Xian had been walking for a long time, but had only been going in circles, making it difficult to find his way out. Li Xian told Peng Qiuluo and Han Niannian his deduction, and the two women immediately asked how to explore downwards. Li Xian carefully observed the paving stones and walls along the way, and suddenly noticed that the tomb passage was separate from the wall on his right. Li Xian stopped and observed quietly, discovering that the tomb passage and the wall were slowly shifting. Li Xian guessed that the tomb passage was slowly rotating, and the mechanism in the tomb was still in operation. Li Xian thought, "The tomb passage and the wall are separate. In that case, as long as I find the mechanism, I can change the situation of the tomb passage." He quietly plucked out a strand of hair and planted it on the wall. The sensation penetrated deep into the wall, and indeed, there was a mechanism hidden inside.

A brick could be pressed inwards. Activating the mechanism caused the ground to tilt downwards, revealing a brand new path before the three. Li Xian thought with great interest, "If the owner of this tomb is a lecherous thief, he must be a lecherous thief Proficiency in mechanisms."