Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King

Li Xian asked, "Just... there is one thing I do not quite understand. Why is Miss Yao willing to say these things to me today, upon our first meeting, and even help me a bit?"

Yao Yin’s pretty face flushed slightly, calmly saying, "It’s not about helping you, it’s about using you." She adjusted her sitting posture, crossing her left leg over her right. The hem of her skirt drooped slightly, almost hinting at a glimpse of charm.

Yao Yin said, "From the moment I was born, I was only half a mud-body status, even though I come from a prominent family. A mud-body is rare. I need your help to secure a complete mud-body for me."

Li Xian asked, "How can I help, what matter is it? If it’s internal family affairs, I’m afraid I, as an outsider, am not qualified to intervene, right?"

Yao Yin said, "My Yao clan consists of four branches in Jade City. I belong to the western branch, primarily in charge of the pharmacy and medical business. Given my origin, acquiring a mud-body isn’t difficult, but our Yao clan has a family rule. To attain a mud-body, one must venture into the northern mountain range to find a ’mud-body herb.’ Remember, this journey is not easy. It’s considered a rite."

Li Xian asked, "Are you asking me to accompany you in finding the mud-body herb? After you attain mud-body perfection, you’ll guarantee I become a Yu person? With your status, what kind of formidable person couldn’t you find?" Yao Yin glared at Li Xian, realizing that although the task of finding the mud-body herb requires assistance, it isn’t overly difficult. She was reminded by Yao Baishun that she would need to return to Jade City for future development. Although there is reliance on the family, her future achievements would depend on her own means and abilities. She could choose to associate with someone early, build rapport, and later there may be unexpected benefits. Li Xian may not have a clear background, but from the excursion to Willing Death Valley, it is evident he is unattached, impoverished, and yet not lacking in strength.

The recent medical competition revealed his grace and skills, which were impressive. Combined with his handsome appearance and exceptional demeanor, if she doesn’t choose him, who else could she choose? Li Xian is not foolish; he can somewhat guess, but still needs to ask clearly.

Yao Yin said, "The opportunity is here. If you don’t want it, I’ll find someone else."

Li Xian hesitated a bit, then smiled and said, "Miss Yao, thank you for the opportunity. I naturally treasure it." With that, the matter of finding the herb was tentatively settled. Yao Yin arranged to meet at noon the next day.

Seeing Yao Yin off, Li Xian sighed long. Through this conversation, he gained initial insight into Jade City. He realized that the "herb-seeking journey" might not truly require assistance—it was merely an excuse to make contact and test whether he was worth helping.

Li Xian knew his resources were thin, his strength limited and solitary. If he wished to ride the wind, he needed to leverage external support. He looked up, and by now, the sky had already dimmed, the clouds shrouding Jade City’s lights within.

The vastness of Jade City... cannot be seen in a single glance. Its profound mysteries remain far out of reach. Above, it seemed as though a colossal presence was gazing down.

Suddenly, Li Xian felt a sharp pain throughout his body as the toxins flared up. He immediately sat cross-legged and took the antitoxic elixir pills. Gradually stabilizing his state, he exerted the "Xunfeng Breath" to regulate his body’s condition.

He thought to himself, "Now, my Martial Arts Second Realm’s Bone Shaping and Embryo’s first stage is complete, stepping into the second stage. Strength, evolution, various traits... have all increased significantly. In the medical competition, I unexpectedly received Yao Yin’s assistance. My circumstances are growing better, but... the toxins truly are difficult to counteract. I’ve been at Mysterious Medicine Pavilion for some time already, secretly trying to gather herbs to self-detoxify. So far without success, and now toxin episodes are becoming more frequent."

"It seems the half-year period is approaching; I still need to find a way to obtain the antidote. This hidden danger needs resolving."

Li Xian bathed in cold water, washing away fatigue. Energized, his Ruyi Treasure Sword swiftly unsheathed, performing a set of "Setting Sun Bloodsword" moves, then picked up his wooden spear to perform Broken Demon Spear Technique.

He infused it with heart intention; the wooden spear became more flexible and sharp. The spear technique was cunning and strange, even without the Residual Demon Map, yet upon reaching its peak, he self-created many ghostly moves.

Suddenly, his eyes flashed with a bright gleam, and the spear suddenly ignited with heart fire; the spear momentum was like the wind, fueling the flame. Fire danced wildly in the courtyard, strange sights emerging continuously. Pure Gang Qi Clothing entwined, controlled, tangled, carried...

Li Xian fully exhibited his learning, quietly tempering his gains.

Today’s restraint is merely for future startling wonder.

[Only I have a Heart Skill]

[Skill Level: 9534/10000 Minor Achievement]

This exceptional skill may not have broken through, but the mental tempering is increasingly firm, and the effects of heart infusing are astonishing!

Li Xian suddenly lowered his stance, gathering spear momentum. A red glimmer flashed across his brow, heavy pupils unable to conceal it, power gathered. Nearby, a soundless muffled thunder seemed to ring. Before he even launched the spear, the red wall several feet away began to peel, on the verge of collapse.

Li Xian suddenly returned to his senses: "Oh no, this isn’t my residence. If I have to compensate—what a disaster that would be!" Immediately retracted the spear momentum, transforming into a swift ray of light.

The red wall was already swaying, nearly collapsing. Li Xian immediately tried to remedy it, but curing diseases, cooking, being glib... are his strengths. Building walls, however, are entirely beyond him.

All he could do was let it be. After it collapses, he would claim it was due to old age and disrepair. He definitely couldn’t compensate honestly.

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The next day, at noon. The two of them had arranged to meet at Mysterious Medicine Pavilion. Li Xian was diagnosing and treating a patient, driving out the illness entirely. Li Xian’s medical skills improved daily, becoming increasingly refined. Suddenly, he heard a shout from outside.

Yao Yin wore a simple yellow outfit, with a small pack on her back, gray long boots on her feet. Her attire changed daily.

She was young and charming, tall and slender, with a distinguished background, drawing the attention of medical personnel. Li Xian rolled up his sleeves, storing away his silver needles and wrist pads, and picked up the wooden spear beside him. With laughter and conversation, the two left.

That Jin Wanquan saw this scene and felt envy and jealousy, going to Yao Baishun to lambaste, claiming Li Xian was reckless beyond measure, causing havoc for gods and humans alike, losing his conscience...

Yao Baishun twirled his beard knowingly, just chuckling, merely telling Jin Wanquan to get back to treating patients and not to mind external affairs. Jin Wanquan was full of jealousy, entirely helpless, only seeing them embark on a spring outing, delightfully carefree.