In the future, she is sure to be the pillar of the family.
But this matter is of great importance, so she has no choice but to utilize her reputation.
She harbors resentnt but considers the bigger picture. At this mont, as she looks at the peculiar and sweat-soaked Jianghu guests, her brow furrows repeatedly.
She truly dislikes this feeling.
"I vaguely heard from my father that this matter is of great importance. But the family dares not make too big a move, nor can they make it too small. Hence, we act this way. Many family mbers are mingling among these people, seeking the Black-faced Bat King."
"This matter concerns my marriage. Though I may not truly marry, if I am inexplicably entangled with anyone below, it displeases . It’s better if... I personally take action. Capture that Black-faced Bat King."
She has always possessed great talent and has recently gained more. She is eager to give it a try.
...
...
Li Xian waited until noon.
The sun was blazing.
The location where the Black-faced Bat King was hiding was still under control. It was in "Fragrant Forest Mountain" outside of Brocade City. At this ti, the Jianghu guests and the Luo family mbers began to take action one by one.
Here, the Jianghu guests either already had friends or had ford teams. Li Xian arrived quite late and intentionally concealed his skills, so naturally, no one was willing to pay attention to him.
Wang Long, Ji Hui... a few young family mbers had briefly interacted with the Black-faced Bat King and exchanged so blows, thus gaining so reputation.
Wang Long loudly proposed, "Everyone, the Black-faced Bat King fears the scorching sun and must be hiding in a dark, damp place. Once discovered, try to inform us. Acting alone might increase casualties!"
"It’s best not to act alone, or you’ll beco the Bat King’s blood supply, which is very bad. Just yesterday, the Black-faced Bat King took a hit from Brother Luo’s hamr and was severely injured. He’s sucking blood to heal, which is quite formidable. Make sure not to give him any opportunity."
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...
Everyone was bustling and setting up a trap. Among them, a few held a geomancy map, and Li Xian quietly approached, observing the terrain map intently.
He couldn’t help but think, "This is indeed a prominent local family; this map is so detailed, it’s unheard of. No wonder the Black-faced Bat King’s lightweight skill is strong, yet he finds it hard to escape the encirclent. To him, everything in the mountain seems to be against him."
Li Xian had a great mory; the previous day he traversed the mountain range and had an initial understanding of the terrain. Seeing the detailed map, the features of the landscape matched perfectly.
He comprehended sixty percent of the mountain terrain.
Wang Long saw everyone dispersing, except for Li Xian who was in a daze. Observing Li Xian’s dark complexion and listless deanor, Wang Long guessed he wasn’t a powerful expert. His intent was to share in the treasure; if faced with a formidable opponent, he’d rather not associate, but he was willing to team up with soone diocre who wouldn’t pose a threat, so he said, "Brother, since you’ve just arrived today and presumably have no companions, why not join us?"
Wang Long and Ji Hui approached, followed by two Jianghu wanderers. Li Xian clasped his hands and said, "Alright! I’ll trouble the gentlen to lead the way."
"We are all here to eliminate evil, supporting each other is the norm," Wang Long said.
Ji Hui muttered, "We never hoped you motley crew could be of any use."
Suddenly, footsteps were heard in the distance, and a woman with an excellent lightweight skill gracefully landed, saying, "Wait, I’ll join your team."
This woman was none other than Luo Feiyan.
She was simply dressed for mobility, with her long hair tied up, her face charming and bright. Ji Hui and Wang Long ca from prestigious families, with keen eyes; seeing Luo Feiyan’s remarkable lightweight skill, though she intentionally concealed it, it was clearly the Luo family’s "Brocade Dream Silken Steps." Observing her appearance and manner, it was certain she was a formidable mber of the Luo family.
Luo Feiyan proudly glanced sideways at Li Xian and other Jianghu guests with disdain, but she had a favorable impression of Ji Hui and Wang Long, hence she ca to join them.
Wang Long feigned surprise and said, "Miss, your appearance is extraordinary, your lightweight skill is quite high, how co you don’t have companions?"
Luo Feiyan replied, "I heard about this matter and ca specifically to assist."
Wang Long pondered, "This woman suddenly showed up; it must be a deliberate act by the Luo family. If she follows us, should we acquire the Essence Treasure, the Luo family will inevitably find out. How can we then share the spoils?"
He used this pretext for refusal, "Miss... we are already five. Adding one more hand, although strengthens the team, but my capacity to coordinate is limited..."
Luo Feiyan raised her eyebrows and said, "You disdain ? With joining, is it impossible for you to direct? Besides, I haven’t said I’d listen to your orders."
Wang Long capitalized on this, saying, "Oh! Miss originally wanted to distribute manpower. If that’s the case, I’ll offer this brother and this brother for you to direct."
With a wave of his hand, he used the "Spring Revealing Palm;" the palm force was vigorous and restrained, pushing Li Xian and another Jianghu wanderer over.
Then he imdiately sprung away, saying, "Wang Long is going ahead."
Luo Feiyan exclaid, "You!" Feeling annoyed, she was a well-known beauty in Brocade City and exceptionally talented. If it weren’t for the involvent of "Yellow Nine Ginseng," she wouldn’t have easily used her reputation.
During this frustrating series of events, she had little patience for Li Xian and the other, casting a cold glance, studying them from head to toe, her brow filled with contempt. Thinking, "One has a dark birthmark, the other looks ordinary. Hmph, coming here, do they also wish to marry ? A toad wanting to eat swan at."
Luo Feiyan said, "Hurry and follow ." She strode ahead.
Li Xian pondered, this arrogant and willful girl, even if not weak in martial arts, accompanying her truly bears no advantage. Given the current situation, it’s better to search alone, purely relying on luck. If luck favors, he’ll obtain the Essence Treasure; if fortune fails, leaving wouldn’t be a loss.
Just as he was about to depart, he suddenly saw Luo Feiyan take a detailed map from her sleeve, the depiction extrely refined, the brushstrokes vivid. Li Xian had been taught by Wen Caishang in calligraphy and painting; although his skill was shallow, his appreciation ability had grown. Moreover, he had so mastery in geomancy; upon viewing this map, he felt the creator was quite skilled, ticulously surveying the wild, drawing with care and precision.
Li Xian considered, "Maps like this are not sold on the market, obtained only by the local prominent families over ti, asured step by step."
From this, Li Xian deduced that this woman was likely a mber of the Luo family. He secretly eyed the map, thinking that if he got his hands on it, he could maneuver effortlessly, greatly increasing his chance to acquire the Essence Treasure.
Then he said, "Miss, as they say, brainstorming leads to better ideas. How about you spread the map open and we discuss together how to proceed?"
"Discuss actions together?" Luo Feiyan glanced over, calmly saying, "If you genuinely possess great wisdom, I’m willing to converse with you, but do you really have it?"
(Having a writer’s block today, coupled with frustrating emotions, not in a good state, it’s taken five or six hours to write 6000 words... Initially, since it’s part-ti, intended to take a day off, but after reconsideration, decided to push through.
Given the effort for pogranate’s sake, not asking for votes this month, just seeking subscriptions.)
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