Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King

Li Xian said, "How much debt do you owe, senior?"

The old wine man displayed a jade bracelet, engraved inside: four million nine hundred nineteen thousand eight hundred taels of silver.

Li Xian coughed lightly and quickly said, "I’m powerless, senior, you’re on your own." He had never seen so much silver in his life. The old wine man said, "Two martial arts skills! How about two?"

Li Xian said, "Sorry, I’m indeed limited in ability." The old wine man said, "Good kid, I must tell you, I’m not looking for someone to share the debt with. I just find you charming and want to pass on martial arts to you. As for sharing the debt, well... it’s just giving you a chance to honor me, the old man. How about this, three martial arts skills!"

"I must tell you, these three martial arts are ’Startled Swan Sword,’ ’Vagabond Wine Walk technique,’ ’Drunken Divine Skill.’ These three sets comprise a school, resonating mysteriously, once performed, oh my, truly earth-shaking, old dragons will watch, iron trees will bloom, creating something from nothing, jibber-jabbering. An authentic martial arts school!"

"Their value far surpasses mere gold and silver objects. Kid, you must think it through carefully."

The old wine man was very excited.

Suddenly, a voice rang out, "Kid, you don’t really believe this old ghost, do you?"

In the cell opposite Li Xian, there was a burly man, with a full beard, breathing steadily, martial arts accompanying him. To the left was a thin man, with messy long hair, sunken cheeks, really ugly. On the right was a charming beauty.

Their conversation had already woken up the other guests.

The speaker was the burly man. He slowly opened his eyes and said, "This old ghost can owe so much money; he must be a gambler. If you really believe a gambler’s words... then you’re remarkably naive."

The old wine man flushed and cursed, "You... you... spewing nonsense!" Then turned to Li Xian with a grin, "Kid, don’t believe them. They’re jealous of you for having this divine skill, given to you alone, not them. Heh heh, my divine skill, oh it definitely picks people carefully. When performed, it’s exceptionally elegant!" displaying a mischievous smile.

The thin man said, "Heh heh, full of loopholes. You just mentioned something about a Vagabond Wine school. I, Xiao, don’t claim great power, but I’ve been to White Emperor City, Jade City, traveled many places. Yet I’ve never heard of such a school. Even if there is one, it’s probably just bragging."

"Furthermore, you mentioned the Startled Swan Sword. But I don’t see you wearing a sword. Those skilled in sword techniques don’t go without carrying one. I fear... you’re just making it up."

"As for the Drunken Divine Skill, that’s utterly absurd. How could such bizarre martial arts exist in this world? Is it specifically for teaching people to drink?"

As these words were spoken, all the prisoners in the cell laughed heartily. They all said, "That Drunken Divine Skill, I’ve known it since I was in my mother’s womb. Young brother, why don’t you offer to share the debt with me? I’ll teach you, alright?" "I know it too, I know it too. And I also know the Soul-Stirring Hands, heh heh, young brother, do you have any women? Have you experienced a woman’s charm before? Learn this move from me; it’ll guarantee she admires you." "I know the Stench-Covering Divine Skill, everyone take a look... phoo... phoo... "

The crowd bantered with each other, making lewd jokes or using flatulence instead of speech, emitting a foul odor.

The old wine man got angry and defended himself, but eventually gave up and said repeatedly, "No more talking, no more talking." He sat back down on the bed, sipped a mouthful of fine wine, rubbed his nose, and his expression became leisurely again, shaking his head slowly.

Li Xian listened to the jokes from many people but remained clear-headed. He had a keen eye, noticing the old wine man had quite a carefree wandering spirit. Typical gamblers and drunks are rarely so free-spirited. He sensed the old wine man was indeed different, yet unsure of the truth or lies, nor dared to hope for more, saying, "Senior, it’s hard for me to protect myself now, your debt is enormous, sharing would be difficult."

"But after preserving myself in the future, I may try to help you. I wonder, would this promise still hold then?"

The old wine man suddenly flipped over, with sharp eyes fixed on Li Xian, a flash of surprise in his gaze, completely unexpected. He had just casually spoken, yet was met with such a response. Then chuckled and said, "Heh heh, it’ll need to be paid off clean first, then talk."

After speaking, he turned his butt and put on a big drunken fart toward those who were jesting earlier. The smell of tainted wine mixed with beef, chives, boiled eggs... all sorts, at once extremely unpleasant.

(ps: Little Li will start his path of reversal. Princess An Yang will be in big trouble in the future.)