Chapter 241: Chapter 231: Change of Attitude, Taking Control

The wilderness forest is lush with branches and leaves. Light filters through in spots, and the stream ripples gently. The two people beside the stream remained silent for a while, their situation and attitudes having changed.

Wen Caishang was quite unaccustomed, the Ancestral Silkworm withdrawn, leaving nothing concealed, her heart was restless. Li Xian helped Wen Caishang up, smiling, “Madam is wise and discerning, I am in awe.”

Wen Caishang scolded, “Vile servant.” She was quite indignant, her expression a mix of anger and charm, she said, “You only know how to bully me, now I can’t even move, who knows how much more humiliation I’ll suffer from you.”

Li Xian said, “With beauty like the lady’s, I can’t protect you enough, how could I bear to bully you.” Though he said so, he still brazenly played around with Wen Caishang for a while.

The relationship quietly reassembled. Wen Caishang, both angry and shy, said, “Bastard, you little rascal!” and stared fiercely.

She pondered her many misfortunes and encounters. In the end, she didn’t fall at the hands of enemies but stumbled upon this young man. Her past glory turned into momentary embarrassment, her face couldn’t keep it anymore.

Li Xian said, “Madam, let me clean your wounds first.” He helped Wen Caishang to the side of the stream and removed her white dress completely.

Wen Caishang’s face flushed red, each moment created a different mood. Seeing Li Xian meticulously cleaning, attentive and handsome, she was quite moved: “Li Xian is right, he owes me nothing, yet I have schemed more against him.”

Wen Caishang’s injuries were four in places, her shoulders red and purple, a blood streak on her left leg, and a bloody streak on her right arm. Ordinary wounds healed quickly, already showing signs of recovery. But the internal injuries lingered in her body, difficult to dispel.

Li Xian carefully washed, removing the dirt and blood from the wounds. He dressed Wen Caishang, searching everywhere…seeing a vine hanging from a tree, he pulled it down, rubbed it left and right, softening it.

He carried Wen Caishang on his back, winding the vine around his waist. Jumping up and down, he said, “Madam, is it tight?” Wen Caishang nodded, “You have plenty of tricks.”

Li Xian laughed, “Did madam forget, I’m from a hunter’s background. Only…”

“Only what?” Wen Caishang asked.

Li Xian mysteriously said, “It’s just… never mind, it’s better not to say this matter.”

“You!” Wen Caishang pouted, “Spit it out.”

Li Xian said, “Do you really want me to say it?” Wen Caishang annoyed, ordered, “I command you to say it, you vile servant.”

Li Xian said, “Since madam says I am a vile servant, then I am a vile servant. Because I’m a vile servant… naturally, I won’t follow orders.”

Wen Caishang, teeth clenched, was so angry she couldn’t stand it, this rascal revealed his true nature, really deserves a lesson. Li Xian said, “Unless…”

“Unless what?” Wen Caishang asked. Li Xian said, “Madam used to poke me with a sword as punishment. Now… you can’t stab me with a sword, but a kiss would do, then I’ll speak.”

He’s inherently carefree, incapable of adhering to rules. He spoke offhandedly, never meaning it seriously. He continued onward.

Wen Caishang’s pretty face turned red, having considered Li Xian as her own, hugging and kissing were commonplace. But this “offering of a kiss” felt different. Wen Caishang’s thoughts wavered, unsure if she wanted to or not, but suddenly thought: “With pursuers behind, perhaps Li Xian and I will ultimately not escape this calamity, why think too much?”

She kissed him on the cheek, shyly said, “What were you going to say, hurry and say it. I’ve kissed you, if you don’t speak, I’ll bite your ear!”

Li Xian froze, suddenly felt that Wen Caishang, though lacking her usual clear sense of justice and composure, was more lively and vibrant. Li Xian laughed, “Then I’ll speak.”

“Has madam noticed, the way I tied it, whether uphill or downhill, it’s very stable. I haven’t thrown you off.”

The barren mountain has no path, filled with weeds, debris, and peculiar rocks and holes. Each step takes great effort. Wen Caishang was surprised, “Indeed it is.”

Li Xian said, “Naturally, because… when I used to hunt in the mountains, the tiger beasts were ferocious, my homemade wooden arrows sometimes missed, couldn’t even pierce tiger hide.”

Wen Caishang listened intently, “And then?”

Li Xian said, “So unless I was out of money, I wouldn’t risk shooting tiger beasts. Ten times in the mountains, nine times I shot wild boar. Wild boars are smelly, very cunning, and their skin is quite tough.”

“But they’re in abundance. Generally, I went for the wild boars, almost never coming back empty-handed.”

Wen Caishang said, “True enough. During hunting on Bear Tiger Mountain, wild boars overran the area. I couldn’t be bothered to shoot them.”

Li Xian said, “As a mountain hunter, I don’t have a Shrinking Flesh Bag. Every time I shot a wild boar, I had to carry it myself. But wild boars are heavy, how to carry them?”

“I saw my father struggle to carry them, when encountering muddy and bumpy roads, always prone to falling. Came up with a method, using local materials, pulling down vines from the forest.”

“First soften them left three times, right seven times… slowly, the vines became pliable. Then tied it around the waist, threaded through the wild boar’s legs, wrapped it around the boar’s waist, finally tightened…”

“Hehe, no matter how I jumped around, the wild boar stayed firmly on my back, couldn’t be shaken off.”

“You’re smart.” Wen Caishang nodded, suddenly stunned, scolded, “Fine, you went that far around to compare me to a wild boar!”

“Hahaha.” Li Xian laughed.

Wen Caishang was extremely annoyed, “Watch as I bite your ear.” She leaned in to bite. Li Xian cried out in pain, climbing the mountain, shouting, “Spare me, madam, spare me.”

“You’re too awful, can’t be lightly spared.” Wen Caishang pouted, “Daring to compare me to a wild boar, hmph!” But after a bout of anger, upon careful reflection, she unexpectedly felt this sensation was never experienced before.

A faint sweet feeling welled in her heart.

Wen Caishang scolded, “I’ve never seen, what family produced a scoundrel like you.”

Li Xian said, “Seeing now?”

Wen Caishang, full of charm, said, “Not only have I seen, I’ve been humiliated by him.”

“Who! Who dares to humiliate madam, I, Li Xian, will fight him with my life.” Li Xian said righteously.

“The thief cries thief, not an ounce of honesty.” Wen Caishang laughed and scolded.

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Li Xian was carefree and witty. Amidst hardship, Wen Caishang surprisingly forgot the predicament. The two roamed the wilderness, with no one around, engaging in conversation even more than before.

At night.

After trekking for a long time, Li Xian finally found a decent cave. Inside was dark, but the feng shui was excellent. There was a natural stone bench, perfect for resting.

Li Xian said, “The wild boar has landed.” He untied the ropes and set Wen Caishang down. Wen Caishang grumbled, “How dare you mock me!” She bit Li Xian’s shoulder but didn’t bite hard.

In the cave, there was a stone bench. Wen Caishang sat on it, leaning against the stone wall, managing to sit up.

Li Xian lit a fire to roast meat, the aroma filling the air. Wen Caishang asked, “Foul lackey, have you figured out a way to escape?”

Li Xian shook his head and said, “Not yet, but I won’t leave you behind regardless.”

“You say it well.” With the firewood casting a light, it was hard to tell if it was the fire’s glow or if her face was red, Wen Caishang appeared charming.

Wen Caishang asked, “What’s the plan next?”

Li Xian said, “The world is vast, there’s always a way.” He took out the map and examined the terrain, realizing they reached the map’s edge and said, “Before escaping, we need a clear understanding of the terrain. Now… we need to get a new map.”

“Getting a map means entering the city. The city is full of spies, not easy.” Wen Caishang frowned.

Li Xian said, “We’ll take one step at a time!” As he spoke, a heavy feeling settled in their hearts, knowing they were caught in great danger, uncertain if they could escape.

Li Xian roasted rabbit meat, shredding it to feed Wen Caishang. Wen Caishang’s eyes glimmered, suddenly asking, “Li Xian, if you die because of this, will you blame me?”

Li Xian laughed, “Madam, how did you become so sorrowful?”

“Hmph.” Wen Caishang turned away. She was always strong and tough, treating people and things harshly due to her powerful skills, never showing her true nature. Now, with her strength depleted, she felt lost, returning to her true self, pondering more.

After eating and drinking enough. Li Xian helped Wen Caishang lie down. Wen Caishang was struck by the “Bone Marrow Stabilizing Finger,” her bones rigid, unable to move. Though she knew how to unlock it, her inner qi was drained.

A Martial Artist’s inner qi, with timely rest and nutrient intake, can slowly recover and gradually grow. But with the “Qi-Eating Gu” entrenched in her qi lake, constantly sucking, Wen Caishang’s qi lake was empty, unable to replenish.

She had deep martial understanding, realizing the straight path was blocked, she took an alternative route. She instructed Li Xian to lay her down and apply techniques from behind, using qi massage to activate bones and relax muscles.

It indeed worked. After an hour of busy work, Wen Caishang could move her fingers. She predicted, “Like this, in a few days, I can walk unhindered.”

“Persevere with daily massage, you might even perform sword techniques. But shortcuts are shortcuts, and the finger strength from the Bone Marrow Stabilizing Finger is hard to completely resolve, my qi power is difficult to recover.”

Ultimately, there’s a glimpse of dawn.

The sky was dim. Li Xian gently patted Wen Caishang’s back, letting her sleep peacefully. He continued practicing leg techniques in the cave, never slackening.

[Through countless obstacles, my heart remains tenacious. Vast Leg skill level +26]

[With heaven collapsing and earth splitting, I remain composed. Vast Leg skill level +28]

Li Xian’s Setting Sun Bloodsword first and second levels neared perfection. But the immediate priority was enhancing leg speed and strength, hence focusing on practicing the Vast Leg.

Every kick showed progress.

[Vast Leg]

[Skill Level: 13598/20000 Perfection]

The moonlight slanted into the cave.

Wen Caishang suddenly said, “In the world of martial arts, some leg techniques can enhance foot strength, but ultimately they fall short of ’lightweight skill.’”

“I have many lightweight skills, of decent quality. Unfortunately, I can’t move, only guide you verbally, are you willing to listen?”

Li Xian was delighted, “Madam, please speak.”

Wen Caishang charmingly teased, “Now you’re so respectful? Hmph, I planned to teach you delightfully, but seeing you upset me now, you need to serve me until my anger dissipates, then I’ll teach you.”

As she said those words, she was taken aback, wondering when she started speaking in such a tone.

Li Xian joked, “Rest assured, Madam.” He massaged her back, shoulders, and legs, speaking pleasant words to make her feel floaty.

Wen Caishang sighed, “I’ve really been tricked by you. Look at you now, no trace of decency. Bold enough to deceive your master.”

“Alright, this lightweight skill I now teach you, listen carefully. It’s up to your comprehension how much you grasp.”

“Go outside first and see if there are stars.”

Li Xian said, “There are.”

Wen Shangshang said, “Good, I’ll teach you the Seven Stars Step, it’s a rare lightweight skill that can be quickly learned. The Seven Stars Step corresponds to the ’Beidou Seven Stars,’ specifically: Dubhe, Merak, Phecda, Megrez, Vega, Kaiyang, Yao Guang.”

“Go outside and find a place where you can see the stars, practice as I explain. If you can reach the beginner level in one night, combined with your excellent Clear Wind Leg and Vast Leg… your speed can ascend to a higher level.”

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