Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King-Chapter 311 - 265: Bountiful Gains, Quiet Fortune, Yue Mountain Sword Sect, Consuming Human Yellow
The elder of the Luo Family convened a clan meeting, having heard no news of the Black Face Bat King for several days, already feeling there was no hope.
During these days, the elder of the Luo Family was also secretly searching. The matter of the Essence Treasure is significant, requiring extensive planning.
An elder of the Luo Family, "Luo Xiangxiang," was about to leave the house. Suddenly, she saw a person dressed as a shop assistant hesitating at the door, holding an envelope.
Luo Xiangxiang is a female elder. Whenever a daughter of the Luo Family enters the Martial Arts Second Realm, she must not marry outside. The outstanding ones achieve a transcendent status within the clan, with hard-earned prestige and strength, and are elected as an "elder."
"Elder" does not refer to seniority. For a family to maintain its legacy, clan rules must be perfected. The younger generation must treat the elders with respect and decorum; they need to "revere"... though not necessarily "esteem." To be both "revered" and "esteemed," both strength and seniority must be high.
Luo Xiangxiang had once been renowned, her charm still lingered, she said: "You’re acting sneaky, what are you up to?" The waiter, trembling, explained the situation and handed over the letter.
Luo Xiangxiang took the letter, waved her hand casually, indicating him to leave. She opened the letter, just glanced at it and felt her heart overturn like River and Sea. She closed the letter... a few steps catching up, seized the waiter’s shoulder, and said coldly: "Where is the inn, quickly take me there."
She emitted a cold radiance and felt extreme excitement. If she killed the Black Face Bat King, she would gain merit, and her position in the clan would rise further. Upon receiving news, she needed to quickly investigate the situation.
Displeased with the waiter’s slowness, she grabbed his collar with one hand, employed Lightweight Skill and dashed away. Soon she arrived at the inn, having already asked the situation on the way. She immediately sneaked into the guest room.
But where was the Black Face Bat King to be seen. Only the Brocade City Golden Hairpin was in a miserable state, tied to the bed. Luo Feiyan saw this scene, her face flushed, wanting to find a crack to bury herself in.
"I’m utterly humiliated!" she cried out inwardly. Luo Xiangxiang’s expression was odd, first inspecting the room thoroughly for any trace, then walked over.
Luo Xiangxiang said: "Feiyan, why are you here, what happened exactly?" She saw Luo Feiyan’s posture clearly, her pretty face slightly reddened but quickly concealed it.
Luo Feiyan made "woo woo" sounds, unable to speak. Luo Xiangxiang was stunned, pinched her jaw, and applied some force. Several walnut shells fell out sequentially, stained with saliva, soaking the bed sheets and quilt. Luo Feiyan felt even more embarrassed, hurriedly said: "Aunt Xiang... I... I was deceived by villains."
Luo Xiangxiang saw her ragged clothes, her face changed: "Could it be..." Luo Feiyan hastily said: "Not... not like that." Luo Xiangxiang said: "Truly?"
Luo Feiyan blushing, said: "Aunt Xiang... you might as well investigate." Eager to prove innocence. Luo Xiangxiang said: "Alright, I believe you, today I received a letter saying the Black Face Bat King was here, yet saw no trace of him, instead, found you tied up, could this be the doing of the Black Face Bat King?"
Luo Feiyan proudly said: "The Black Face Bat King? Hmph, that scoundrel was already killed by me. Could he have the ability to tie me up?"
Luo Xiangxiang always knew Luo Feiyan was proud. Highly admired this junior, but seeing her own embarrassing situation, she spoke with pride, suddenly felt she deserved this tribulation.
Luo Xiangxiang asked: "You killed the Black Face Bat King, but did you search him?" Luo Feiyan said: "Originally intended to search him, but... but was harmed by a villain!"
Luo Xiangxiang said: "Have you seen the Essence Treasure, the Yellow Nine Ginseng?" Luo Feiyan was stunned, "What Yellow Nine Ginseng?"
Luo Xiangxiang said: "Our Luo Family spent great efforts, strangling the Black Face Bat King, do you think this was a game? It was clearly for the Human Yellow Essence Treasure!"
"Ah!" Luo Feiyan said: "I... I don’t know. No wonder... no wonder that scoundrel treated me like this!"
Luo Xiangxiang said: "Alas! Blame us elders. After several discussions, fearing you juniors would leak the secret, therefore did not inform you. As long as you find clues about the Black Face Bat King, report immediately. Didn’t expect... because of this... ended up giving villains an opportunity."
The two women communicated carefully, both clarifying the situation. Luo Feiyan angrily said: "That Hua Manlou in disguise, turns out was for the Human Yellow."
Luo Xiangxiang swung her sword, cutting open the tiger tendon rope. Luo Feiyan felt deeply frustrated, very lost. Luo Xiangxiang saw Luo Feiyan was a rare genius in the clan, able to endure setbacks, but mustn’t lose spirit. Luo Xiangxiang said: "Feiyan, although you were careless in this matter, but... it’s not right to blame yourself entirely for the fault."
"As it is said, ’Recognizing shame leads to courage.’ You are going to enter Yue Mountain Sword Sect for advanced studies, don’t become dispirited and downhearted now."
Luo Feiyan said: "Alright! I will keep Yue Mountain Sword Sect in mind, prepare well."
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By the time the Luo Family realized, Li Xian had escaped far away.
Among the vast crowd, serving as his shield.
Li Xian prepared to consume "Yellow Nine Ginseng." The method of consuming Yellow Nine Ginseng: Start at the hour of the rabbit, burning a candle.
Each time the candle shortens by three tenths, consume one strip of ginseng fiber. During this period, do not move, do not touch the light beyond the candle’s glow. Wait until the candle burns out, consumption completed.
"Human Yellow and ninety-nine Yellow Nine Ginseng... Magic Dao Golden Light, enter my bosom."
