Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King-Chapter 373 - 281: Candle Sect’s Remnants, Nangong’s Shyness, Minor Achievement in Dirty Canon, Flawless Five Viscera (2)
Nangong Liuli walked with graceful elegance, her shimmering skirt fitting her perfectly, preventing any exaggerated movements. She slowly followed behind, her beautiful eyes observing Li Xian.
Earlier, the Poison Flower Daoist had aggressively attacked, poison fog enveloping the stage. Her heart sank, mourning Li Xian’s tragic death and fearing she herself would fall into the hands of villains. Later, seeing him unharmed and radiating an unusual brilliance, she couldn’t help but feel overjoyed.
Her emotions fluctuated wildly, yet as the dust settled, she felt awkward and at a loss. She mourned even more for not mastering the art of the "Shimmering Garment’s Elegant Movement," having stubbornly refused to learn it at the time, what a tragedy.
Her mind was confused and wandering. Suddenly extending her stride slightly, it triggered the tiny needles within the garment. Her ribs, spine, and soles of her feet were itching and numb; the feeling was indescribable. She felt both scared and somewhat odd, nearly stumbling, as Li Xian reached out to support her.
They walked out of the pavilion. Sunlight greeted them, and the breeze whispered.
The island had a mild climate, flowers blooming abundantly, and grass swaying gently.
Li Xian smiled and asked, "Miss Nangong, how have you been lately?" Nangong Liuli replied mournfully, "How can I be well? I’m almost bullied to death." Li Xian asked with concern, "Are they really..."
"Ah!" Nangong Liuli quickly explained, "It’s not what you think." Li Xian chuckled, "What do I think?" Nangong Liuli said, "You must be thinking of that, certainly thinking like that."
Li Xian laughed and said, "Miss Nangong... I’m an honest person, and I truly can’t understand what you mean by that or this." Nangong Liuli rolled her eyes and said, "You... only a ghost would believe you’re honest!"
Li Xian said, "Does this count as taking home a beauty?" Nangong Liuli sighed, "You’re snatching a beauty home. My fate is so bitter."
Li Xian said, "Why didn’t you escape yourself back then?" Nangong Liuli asked, "If I had escaped, it’d be Little Sister Bian following behind you now; would you have liked that better?"
Li Xian said, "I wished both of you would escape, but now that you’ve fallen into my hands, I guess it’s fate that must not be denied." Nangong Liuli felt grateful at heart, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, good hero."
The journey was long. Nangong Liuli walked on the mountain path, truly suffering greatly. Her Qi power was depleted, and after half a mile, she felt extremely tired, sweating like rain.
Her beautiful eyes wandered, restrained by the garment which influenced her acupoints all over, feeling quite strange and indescribable. Li Xian noticed the oddity and asked, "What’s wrong with you?" 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎
Nangong Liuli paused for a moment, barely saying, "This dress hides tiny needles, piercing into my skin. When I walk, step, rise, stretch, or make any slight movement, it triggers the needles. I... I can’t take it; I need to rest."
Li Xian said, "When the time comes, I’ll help you take it off." Nangong Liuli shook her head, saying, "It’s not that easy... Without a unique magic skill, forcibly removing this garment is impossible."
Li Xian said, "Flower Cage Sect has many tricks, you’re feeling uncomfortable? Let me help you rest." Nangong Liuli nodded slightly. Li Xian held her waist and guided her to rest by a large rock beside the road. Seeing her forehead and the back of her neck covered in sweat beads and little bumps emerging, she must be suffering greatly. Upon touch, Nangong Liuli trembled all over, more bumps appeared.
She caught the scent of Li Xian, fresh like sunlight. Her beautiful eyes flickered, drifting, inexplicably arising fantasies.
The intricate "Shimmering Garment’s Elegant Skirt" hid its universe within, not solely meant to torment its wearer. Tiny needles penetrated her skin, softly and tenderly. It itched slightly, restraining her Qi power and Inner Qi while simultaneously enhancing existing desires.
From a young age, Nangong Liuli was bound by family rules, and protected by her tribe. Light always enveloped her, bestowing her with brilliance while simultaneously restraining herself. Now in the dark and secluded Flower Cage Sect, her family’s light struggled to reach. She felt sorrowful and bitter, yet her desires grew stronger.
Suddenly, Nangong Liuli froze, scrutinizing Li Xian’s face, with a deep "Hmm." She knew Li Xian was very handsome, young, and born humble, yet had acquired substantial learning somewhere. The light was bright here, and they were close, allowing her to see more clearly. She couldn’t help but think, "This countenance... is truly ingeniously crafted, this little thief’s elegance and charm... truly... truly rare."
Her pretty face blushed slightly.
After sitting for a while, her Qi power consolidated slightly, though she still felt itchy and irritated all over, but she managed to suppress it, curiously asking, "Do you have the Rebirth Appearance?" Li Xian said, "Indeed."
Nangong Liuli asked, "Could it be the Compassionate Appearance, or White Hair Appearance?" Li Xian said, "I possess the Perfect Appearance."
Nangong Liuli exclaimed, "Wow! You have such innate talent?" Li Xian said, "Is this Rebirth Appearance so powerful?"
Nangong Liuli said, "Extremely powerful. The Rebirth Appearance is peculiar and varied, like balancing on scales... enjoying its benefits, but somewhere will suffer its deficiencies."
"The Perfect Appearance, at every stage, has only benefits and no drawbacks. Naturally, it’s extraordinary, but ultimately it depends on the person..."
Li Xian smiled and said, "I know, now, Nangong mentor, hurry back. You, this beautiful maiden, would be stopped and sought by others if seen."
Nangong Liuli lightly spat. Her Qi power recovered, Li Xian extended a hand to support her, as Nangong Liuli got up, it triggered the needles again, making her tremble once more. Li Xian gently held her, preventing her from falling. They walked side by side, crossed a winding path, passed a creek. After walking for half an hour, they saw the Peach Blossom Town.
Approaching dusk, the town’s smoke rose lazily, tranquility and ease, fields of flowers, farmers carrying hoes back, playful children catching bees. Nangong Liuli felt quite surprised, examining carefully, not knowing such a town existed here.
Returning to town, Li Xian realized Nangong Liuli had great difficulty walking or sitting, fearing for her dignity, thus returned to the inn first. Their room was on the second floor, yet the staircase made Nangong Liuli scream continuously.
Each step would be restrained by the garment. The worst was... she had endured so much suffering that she couldn’t tell if it was pain or pleasure. If she said it was uncomfortable, it did cause her annoyance and helplessness. If she said it was pleasant, the restraint of the needles invoked an unrecognized stirring within.
Upon reaching the second floor, her pretty face flushed crimson like blood, she leaned against the wall to rest. She cursed, "Damn it... Who invented this dress? I’d rather be tied up."
