Chapter 524: Chapter 318: A Temporary Plan and the Art of Husband-Taming. Drinking Morning Yellow Dew, Gaining Magic Golden Light!

Wen Caishang usually does not light the stove, and purchases dishes from Zhenxiu Building. Every morning, noon, and evening, a maid sends them to the courtyard. That day, she ate and drank as usual, bringing Li Xian to the table.

Wen Caishang frowned and was displeased with the maid who delivered the dishes. She ordered Li Xian to gouge out his eyes, unwilling to let any other woman intrude upon his sight. Xiaotuan, being quite young, was also sent away. She said, "From today on, let men deliver the banquets."

Before the maid could reply, she was swept away by a gust of wind, miserably tumbling out of the residence. They looked terrified and hurriedly fled. Wen Caishang inexplicably became angry, stabbed Li Xian with a "Heartache Sword", and then immediately felt sorry, helping Li Xian to sit down.

Li Xian thought to himself, "I only hate that my strength is still shallow; otherwise, how could I let Madam be so arrogant." Pondering other plans, he temporarily complied. The lunch banquet included exquisite dishes with unique names and flavors, such as Linglong Phoenix Roast and Green Willow Chirping Shade. Li Xian tasted the dishes, contemplating their preparation.

Each time he tasted a delicacy, he couldn’t help but think, "If the ingredients were sufficient, could I also recreate this? When will I be able to manage a restaurant myself, with renowned delicacies spreading within?"

Delicately savoring and slowly tasting. The small lunch banquet ended, and Wen Caishang said, "Mr. Li La, how long has it been since you practiced swordsmanship?" Li Xian replied, "I practice every day; the Sword Dao has not become unfamiliar."

Wen Caishang laughed and said, "Good, then I’ll test your Sword Dao. Where is your Sinking River Sword?"

Li Xian said, "To my shame, I carelessly lost it." Wen Caishang said, "Though Ou Yezi is great at artifact forging, the Sinking River Sword is not his proud work. Since it’s lost, it’s not a pity. I have a Cyan Sword and a Purple Sword. The two swords as a pair are named ’Cyan and Purple Double Wall Sword,’ and now you take the Cyan Sword, I take the Purple Sword, and let’s try Dual Swords Unite."

Li Xian’s Sinking River Sword was hidden in the inn, not carried with him to hide his identity. He feigned a lie, and although Wen Caishang was clever and intelligent, she didn’t think deeply. A long box was placed beside the table; unlocking the hidden latch, two longswords appeared in view.

The Cyan Sword was straight and slender, the Purple Sword ethereal and hazy. Each sword had its strengths; Li Xian immediately took the Cyan Sword. As he danced, his figure became clear and bright, extremely sharp, sharper than the Sinking River Sword.

Wen Caishang watched for a moment, inwardly admiring, "What a heroic figure, truly worthy of being my Mr. Li La." She flipped her hand, the sleeves swirled, and the Purple Sword was smoothly held in her hand. Wearing a white dress, she had long planned to dance with swords. She performed the "Yin Sword Chapter" of the Yin Yang Immortal Lovers Sword.

Initially, she hid killer moves within her swordplay, showing no mercy. Several moves were all blocked by Li Xian’s Yang Sword, whose achievement in Yang Sword was indeed a notch higher than Wen Caishang. Li Xian gradually seized the initiative, causing Wen Caishang to find it hard to extricate herself.

At first, the two fought with swords, but their Sword Momentum became increasingly smooth and sticky. The intent of the sword fight gradually faded, revealing another kind of implication. Wen Caishang began to smile, feeling very delighted, and shouted, "Watch the sword." Her voice clear, as if playfully joking.

Li Xian responded with the sword, each contact of the Cyan and Purple water swords sparking a fusion of Yin coldness and Yang scorching. It was like a natural mystical force bathing his body, proudly swimming in a boundless ocean.

[Your Dual Swords Unite, Sword Intent Merges, Skill Level +12]

Li Xian performed a move "Hanging Sun," the killing move of the First Layer of the Setting Sun Bloodsword Technique, a move from bottom to top. The sword tip directly aimed at the fierce sun, receiving the brilliance of the sun, causing the sword body to radiate a dazzling light.

When Li Xian first obtained the Setting Sun Bloodsword, he practiced this move carelessly and nearly hurt himself. At this moment, with the Dual Swords Unite, this move could be performed. Wen Caishang performed "Falling Moon Like a Drop," her white dress fluttering, suspending in mid-air, the sword tip pointing downward.

The two sword tips pointed at each other, not a fraction off. The transformation of the move was profound, with wind and clouds surging around, shifting between light and darkness, as if several days and nights passed in an instant. Li Xian and Wen Caishang were simultaneously amazed.

Li Xian thought, "Madam’s strength seems deeper and more unfathomable." Wen Caishang thought, "Mr. Li La has progressed quickly; how long has it been since we parted, for him to have such an achievement? If I don’t watch him for a moment, he becomes extremely mischievous. His progress is too rapid."

At this time, both their strengths had changed remarkably. This Dual Swords Unite truly reflected the capability of their swordsmanship. Their minds were quick, yet only a moment passed around them. Only the profound depth of the Yin Yang Immortal Lovers Sword could be felt.

[Your Dual Swords Unite, Polishing Sword Moves, Skill Level +124]

...

Advancing from the First Layer to the Second Layer, from the Second Layer to the Third Layer.

[Yang Sword Sheathed, Skill Level +2]

...

[Setting Sun Bloodsword·Third Layer]

[Skill Level: 1243/8000 Minor Achievement]

This Third Layer of swordsmanship directly pointed to the truth, breaking through falsehood, directly reaching the inside. It was the watershed of swordsmanship. Wen Caishang was initially annoyed at Li Xian, unwilling to show her shame early. But as the Sword Momentum rose, their hearts and minds merged, she went along with it, and cultivated the Third Layer of swordsmanship together.

...

Until evening. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

[Setting Sun Bloodsword·Third Layer]

[Skill Level: 1536/8000 Minor Achievement]

The Sword Dao has made significant progress, yet Wen Caishang is exhausted, despite her strong cultivation, her strength is drained.

Xiaotuan bowed her head, calling out: "Madam, Madam." Searching all around. The courtyard here is rather chaotic, precious flowers and plants trampled and broken. Practicing the sword intensely, it was truly hard to avoid this.

Li Xian called out: "Madam is here, if you have something to say, just say it." Xiaotuan seemed oblivious, head down without responding, yet walked nearby. Li Xian curiously asked: "Xiaotuan? Xiaotuan?" Calling several times.

Wen Caishang tidied her dress, gently saying: "Mr. Li La, help me with my hair." Calling Li Xian to her side, her voice still charming. Xiaotuan was surprised: "Madam is extremely formidable, I thought I was clever, but never really understood her. Hearing her voice, could it be just now..."

The courtyard isolated sounds, a distance of half a zhang meant her voice was difficult to hear. Therefore, although the commotion was loud, Wen Caishang did not suppress it with silence, and Xiaotuan did not notice any part of it. If she were to look around now and see the disordered garden scene and the couple’s attire, she could make some guesses, but she became increasingly fearful of Wen Caishang, dared not lift her head, afraid to see Li Xian, and even more dared not respond to Li Xian’s words.

Wen Caishang leisurely smoothed the chaos around her, asking: "What’s the hurry?" Xiaotuan said: "Madam, outside... City Lord He is looking for you."

Wen Caishang frowned: "He Wentian?" Already unwilling to receive him. She saw Xiaotuan was quite astute, head lowered, ears blocked, absolutely not conversing with Li Xian, absolutely not catching Li Xian’s eye. Feeling slightly pleased, she thought: "This little girl is handy, also clever and astute. Much better than the likes of Qiuyue."

She waved her hand: "I’m already aware, you quickly retreat now." Xiaotuan quickly fled.

Wen Caishang had opened the taboo, her interest peaked. She planned to return to her bedroom for further conversation, but He Wentian was seeking her, she said: "This He Wentian... can be quite annoying at times."

Li Xian asked: "Madam does not wish to see him?" Wen Caishang replied: "Naturally. He Wentian is not simple." As she walked forward, she suddenly saw a pale red embroidered shoe hanging on a branch of a flower tree.

Wen Caishang’s pretty face blushed, spitting a curse, glancing viciously at Li Xian, the situation earlier was chaotic, she didn’t know how the shoe had ended up on the branch. Li Xian picked the shoe, bending down to help her put it on.

Wen Caishang’s heart fluttered, seeing Li Xian’s meticulous movements, lifting her dress hem, helping her wear the shoe, his delicate actions deeply touched her heart. Her eyes showed different brilliance, joyfully sweet. Suddenly, she furrowed her brows, fearing Li Xian might also help others with their shoes in the future. Waving her sleeve, Li Xian’s palm gained another sword scar.

Seeing Li Xian in pain, she did not explain. Slightly raised her hand, gesturing him to support her.

Although Li Xian felt sharp pain, he did not show it, secretly vowed, next time when Dual Swords Unite, he would definitely put the madam in an awkward spot. Supporting her, they walked together in the flower and grass corridor, asked: "There are rumors that City Lord He is quite a good person, why doesn’t Madam wish to meet him?"

Wen Caishang laughed: "You, indeed clever, but inexperienced. The thing most untrustworthy in this world are those so-called rumors. Sometimes even direct contact is misjudged, let alone outsider hearsay."

Li Xian said: "Really? I heard... others say that He Wentian carries quite a refined demeanor, doesn’t seem unfounded."

Wen Caishang nodded and said: "He Wentian currently acts in accordance with various rumors. However, he can deceive others, but it’s not easy to deceive me."

Li Xian asked: "Has Madam discovered anything peculiar about him?"

Wen Caishang replied: "Can’t really say discovered. It’s just that he appears amiable and refined, yet is quite opportunistic. Knowing Fu Haoran’s location, he visits daily, hoping to establish a good relationship, asking for advice every day. Yet his scholarship is quite shallow."

Li Xian said: "What is shallow in Madam’s eyes, might be profound to others." Wen Caishang covered her mouth, laughed lightly: "Little flatterer, you indeed speak well, but his lack of scholarship makes it difficult to appreciate Fu Haoran’s writings. Why would he still praise him? Knowing Fu Haoran’s departure, he shed tears, quite unbecoming of a man."

Li Xian heard this, found it even more logical.

Wen Caishang said: "Moreover, his archery skills are excellent. If I guessed right, he harbors hidden ambitions. His amiable and refined demeanor is all an act. Such a person visiting might have alternative motives. So, I am unwilling to meet him."

They arrived at a fork. Wen Caishang said: "You walk this way, and you can return to the side pavilion." She gently patted Li Xian’s hand, saying: "Rest well."

Li Xian returned to the side pavilion. Today, though he had not probed Madam Wen’s depth, he had further explored Wen Caishang’s depth. He waited till midnight, consumed the "Dew of Dawn."

[You consumed Dew of Dawn, Consumption Skill Level +56]

[Magic Dao·Golden Light recipe completed.]