Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King

If Princess An Yang doesn’t appear, the Black Armored Soldiers scatter to patrol. At any anomaly, they gather and form a battle formation. Both internally and externally strengthened, Li Xian finds it difficult to disrupt their lineup easily. In martial arts duels, victory and defeat can change in countless ways. Different situations yield different effects.

Li Xian remains vigilant at all times. Suddenly sensing danger, he thinks, "It’s here!" Snatching the iron spear beside him, he executes a move called "Gale Grass Toughness," thrusting it towards the sky.

Qing Yao lightly touches the spear tip with her toes, gracefully standing atop it. Feeling the imminent threat, Li Xian thinks, "This woman’s strength is formidable, at least at the Third Realm." He shakes the spear, secretly emitting a "Wailing Ghost Sound."

The Broken Demon Spear splits into several shadows, repeatedly stabbing towards Qing Yao. Each time, she dodges, her toes always touching the spear tip. Li Xian remains calm instead of annoyed, thinking, "This woman must be a master. A strong attack is unlikely to succeed. Moreover, she doesn’t need to fight back; she only needs to provoke my attack, allowing the Wolf Head Army to regroup and capture me."

He immediately retracts the spear and thrusts it into the ground, using tremendous force, mixed with the shock of the "Thunderbolt Finger." Instantly, dust rises skyward within a span of a dozen feet. Swinging the long spear again, the Pure Gang Qi Clothing hangs from the spear tip, making it flutter like an invisible flag.

The ensuing whirlwind sweeps up with force, creating a powerful vortex. In doing so, it temporarily hinders the Black Armored Soldiers from forming up. Qing Yao raises her eyebrows slightly, flipping her slender hands, sending a green silk ribbon flying, quickly entangling and binding Li Xian.

Qing Yao says, "Let’s see how you..." Li Xian performs the Golden Light Technique, instantly leaping several feet away. Cloaked in gray mist, he resorts to the Golden Light Technique to escape. However, the Golden Light Technique greatly depletes his Qi power.

Performing several consecutive steps, Li Xian inevitably feels fatigue. But first, he must escape danger before considering a plan for further evasion. Qing Yao treads in mid-air, following him through the dust clouds. Though Li Xian moves swiftly with the Golden Light Technique, Qing Yao’s Lightweight Skill is impressive, preventing him from gaining much distance.

Qing Yao doesn’t know the "Spring Cutting Hand" or other Guangwu martial arts. Though her strength surpasses Li Xian’s, she struggles to constrain him at the moment.

On his twelfth leap, Li Xian finally evades most of the Black Armored Soldiers. His heart and vitality greatly increase as he cultivates a sense of self. Twelve leaps are not his limit, but the physical exertion and sweat-drenched clothes indicate his immense consumption of energy.

Seeing Qing Yao at a distance of over a dozen feet, Li Xian still cannot shake her off. Observing his surroundings, he spots a woman in a yellow dress and one in a red dress following closely. Realizing that escape is difficult, Li Xian contemplates another strategy for survival.

Stopping in an open space, he discontinues the Golden Light Technique. He bows and says, "Miss Qing, there’s no need to pursue further. I surrender."

Qing Yao, good-natured, raises her eyebrows and scrutinizes Li Xian. Shooting out two green ribbons and seeing Li Xian not dodging, she gracefully lands nearby, saying, "Drop your weapon."

Li Xian discards the long spear. Red Luo arrives quickly, saying, "Sister Qing, this scoundrel is cunning; the Commandery Princess ordered us to assist you."

Qing Yao responds, "He is no longer fleeing." Huang Su comments, "Why not bind him tightly?" Qing Yao glances at Li Xian, agreeing it’s reasonable, and shoots out two green ribbons to bind Li Xian’s wrists.

Huang Su and Red Luo exchange a glance, both feeling that Qing Yao is too lenient. They flank Li Xian, watching his every maneuver. Suddenly, Li Jin Kui attacks with a large blade, and Qing Yao flicks a stone at him.

Li Jin Kui is sent flying, his large blade soaring high before embedding itself nearby.

Qing Yao says, "General Jin Kui, your command was flawed, disappointing us."

Li Xian bows in thanks, "Thank you, Miss Qing Yao, for defending me." Qing Yao replies, "I’m not protecting you. Your fate will be decided by the Commandery Princess."

Previously noticing Li Xian’s intelligence, she decides to observe him further as he gives up escape with confidence.

They soon arrive at the red phoenix sedan. Li Xian bows, saying, "This young one, Li Xian from Qingning County, pays respects to Princess An Yang."

Princess An Yang slightly sips her tea. Having observed the previous events, her expression remains calm, showing neither joy nor anger. She says, "Qingning? Where is that?"

Li Xian answers, "In Yu Nan Dao, Qiong Heavenly Mansion, Qingning County." Princess An Yang responds, "I’ve heard of Qiong Heavenly Mansion. But Qingning County is unfamiliar. Speak, why did you infiltrate my Wolf Head Army? Be frank and I might grant you a full body in death."

The princess’s voice turns cold, "If there’s even a hint of deceit, just like Xu Cheng before you, that shall be your fate."

Li Jin Kui speaks up, "I humbly request the Commandery Princess to allow me to personally execute him!" Li Xian lightly scoffs, thinking this man has a narrow outlook, lacking the demeanor of a true general. He says, "My infiltration into the Wolf Head Army had no purpose; if there was one, it was merely to seek a way to survive."

"I am originally from Qingning County. Due to various incidents, I decided to head to Jade City seeking opportunities. Relying on some medical skills, I practiced medicine along the way. Yesterday, passing through Ping An Town, I couldn’t afford an inn, I rested at a quiet spot by the mountain’s foot."

"Unexpectedly, a mountain search ensued, and in desperation, I switched identities with a Wolf Head Army soldier. That person is right there."

He points to the original Helmet Master, who is stripped and bathed. Princess An Yang commands, "Go, remove his head covering."

Two soldiers unmask the man and bring him before the red phoenix sedan. The soldier points to his throat, unable to speak. Li Xian says, "I punctured his mute point. Please allow me to unlock it, Sister Qing."

Red Luo scolds, "Who’s your Sister Qing? Watch your language!" Qing Yao retrieves her green ribbons. Li Xian unlocks the mute point, and the soldier utters, "Commandery Princess! I... I..."

Princess An Yang angrily says, "You disgraceful being, is what he says true?" The soldier responds, "It’s... it’s true. That day, I left the formation to pursue a doctor, suddenly got knocked out, and when I awoke, I was muzzled with a dark cover, unable to speak, and was brought here."

Princess An Yang, now aware of the circumstances, feels angered. Although the Wolf Head Army isn’t her main force, she put effort into cultivating it. The recent turmoil revealed their inadequacies. She states, "I said before, for those of the Wolf Head Army, if your face is seen, then what?"