Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King

Daoxuan Mountain is located within the "Desire Dao," renowned and revered as the orthodox of the world, a vanguard marquis, with deep foundations and countless sages and heroes of the past. Throughout history’s major events, amidst the world’s turmoil and chaos, its presence is always seen. The Golden Boy and Jade Girl are rare, appearing perhaps only once in a millennium. The Jade Girl stands for "a pure jade woman in a tainted world," always noble and bearing the responsibility of eradicating evil and relieving suffering. Zhao Ranran, with such status, is destined to look down upon Li Xian. Although she has been tricked repeatedly, it’s not due to a lack of wisdom, but due to various influencing factors.

Nangong Xuanming’s gaze was wandering, and he suddenly said, "Everyone, I might have a plan that might force that Flower Thief to show himself."

Nangong Wuyang said, "Oh? Brother Xuanming, let’s hear it."

Zhao Ranran, Bian Qiaoqiao, Bian Chengfeng, Bian Bianyun, Su Lanfeng, and others all turned their gaze toward him. At this time, wine, meat, and dishes were being successively served. Nangong Xuanming poured a cup of murky wine, tasting it with a frown, feeling the wine’s turbid and fishy taste was almost unbearable. Not wanting to lose composure, he forced it down and said, "Speaking of...this plan, I truly feel it’s not worthy of the heroes, and to appease the heroes’ discontent, I had no choice but to think it over."

He said, "Just now, Sister Qiao’s words reminded me. My cousin seems to have a deep connection with the Flower Thief."

Everyone frowned at this. Nangong Xuanming continued, "If that’s the case, why not use this point?"

Bian Chengfeng frowned and said, "Brother Xuanming is thinking of using Little Sister Luli as leverage?"

Bian Qiaoqiao angrily said, "Humph, we came here to rescue Sister Liuli. Now, to force the Flower Thief to appear, we’re using Sister Liuli as leverage. Aren’t we worse than the Flower Thief? It’s putting the cart before the horse."

Nangong Xuanming said, "Everyone, calm down. I haven’t finished explaining. Listen to my plan, then judge. If you think it’s inappropriate, consider it a joke, hear it and forget it."

"Nangong Liuli is my cousin. I care more about her than any of you. This plan might also help her out of her predicament, helping her see the Flower Thief’s true face."

An onlooker from the Jianghu asked, "Young Master Xuanming, what exactly is the plan? Please tell us quickly!"

Nangong Xuanming said, "I want to use Little Sister Luli to lure out the Flower Thief, but definitely not to use her as a threat. She has sincere feelings with the Flower Thief, so we might as well help her orchestrate a joyous event, widely disseminate it, and see if the Flower Thief dares to attend."

Bian Chengfeng solemnly said, "Not appropriate, Little Sister Luli’s marriage is a significant matter and requires the words of her family elders. We can’t recklessly mess with it; if the Nangong family blames us, we’ll be punished."

Su Lanfeng said, "And this plan might not work. The Flower Thief is cunning as a fox. If he perceives danger in advance, he won’t reveal himself, resulting in potentially greater losses."

Nangong Wuyang said, "I think it’s worth trying, Little Sister Luli is so emotionally tied with the Flower Thief, maybe there will be unexpected joy."

Nangong Xuanming said, "I will explain to the Nangong Clan. If there’s trouble, I’ll bear it myself. Moreover, Little Sister Luli won’t actually marry, she doesn’t even need to appear. Just use her name as a lure. If the Flower Thief has true feelings, he’ll naturally show up. If not, it will help Little Sister Luli see reality."

"As they say, long pain is worse than short pain; this is like a strong medicine that can bring Little Sister Luli back to the right path. It’s truly a perfect solution."

Bian Qiaoqiao stood up and said, "I absolutely disagree. You... your scheme... clearly intends to harm Sister Liuli!" Although naive and straightforward, she faintly sensed Nangong Xuanming’s malicious intent.

Li Xian pondered, "The Nangong Clan is rife with hidden currents. Nangong Xuanming and Nangong Wuyang are from a collateral line. I’m afraid capturing me is minor, killing me is minor too. Using my identity as the Flower Thief to harm Sister Liuli is their major goal. Their main target is the influential figure; I am insignificant."

Nangong Xuanming frowned and said, "Ridiculous, it’s not me harming Little Sister Luli, it’s the Flower Thief. If this thorn cannot be removed, her heartache won’t heal, and she’ll be lost. If future mistakes are made, can you rectify them?"

The Jianghu guests around, already resenting Li Xian and viewing Nangong Liuli as a foolish woman, added their voices in agreement. Bian Qiaoqiao wanted to speak again, but Nangong Xuanming coldly snorted internally and used mysterious martial arts, blocking Bian Qiaoqiao’s chest with an inexplicable force.

Bian Chengfeng frowned, extending an arm to shield Bian Qiaoqiao beside him. Sharing the same lineage with Bian Qiaoqiao, Nangong Xuanming’s underhanded bullying of his cousin must be countered. Bian Bianyun even stood up, drawing his sword and pointing it at Nangong Xuanming.

Nangong Wuyang kicked the table, which shattered with a loud crack. All the dishes clattered to the floor, and he raised his hand to catch Bian Bianyun’s sword. For a moment, the Bian and Nangong families stood off against each other.

Once, Bian Qiaoqiao returned to the clan for aid. Bian Chengfeng and Bian Bianyun were both introduced by their clan elder to assist, sharing lineage and name, their relationships shallow but blood ties deep. Seeking aid from the Nangong family, numerous maneuvers took place, sending Nangong Xuanming and Nangong Wuyang, two collateral descendants, to participate. Although Nangong Xuanming and Nangong Wuyang were not of the same line, their current interests aligned, the main purpose of this venture was to gain fame by eliminating bandits, using every opportunity to hinder Nangong Liuli and gain family benefits.

Nangong Xuanming said, "What do you mean? Is the Bian family going to assist the Flower Thief too?" Bian Chengfeng frowned and said, "You discussed the plan, we did not stop. You surreptitiously blocked my sister from speaking. That’s not very fair."

Nangong Wuyang said, "Humph, your cousin is young and inexperienced, lacking the qualification to speak here. She acts without regard to hierarchy, you indulge her, but our patience is limited."

Nangong Xuanming said, "Don’t forget, your cousin was also captured by the Flower Thief. Could it be that she too..."