Chapter 635: Chapter 347: Exceptional Talent, Wife’s Pride, Heroes Throughout History, My Husband Stands Alone (Part 2)
The progress was swift, and in just over half an hour, the skill level of the Broken Demon Spear had accumulated [89] points. He was diligent and tireless, full of enthusiasm as he trained. Suddenly, he lunged forward, the Ghost Python Spear attacking like a giant python, with a "bang" it pierced through the tree trunk.
[Skill Level +2]
The silver light flowed along the spear, the tree toppled with a crack, the cut smooth to the extreme, demonstrating the sharpness of the spear’s light. Li Xian withdrew his spear and felt very satisfied, "Though this spear technique is somewhat damaged, its power is not shallow. Back in the day when I faced Zheng Decun, his martial arts transformations were strong, but his moves were not refined. He was too eager for quick success, trying to exchange his life for mine, equivalent to sending himself to his death. I have many great moves, but couldn’t deploy them."
Suddenly pausing, he once again performed the Broken Demon Spear. At the same time, he concentrated his breath and used the Iron Copper Body. His entire body emitted a black light, and a layer of bluish-red scales faintly appeared on the surface of his body. Seeming unreal but indeed existent. When attacked, the scales could resist some lethal force.
In his past battle with Zheng Decun, Li Xian used the Iron Copper Body to block killing moves and vaguely sensed something different: the Iron Copper Body was three times stronger. At this moment, using it again, he confirmed his suspicion. It turns out the basic martial art "Iron Copper Body" has a subtle alignment with the "Broken Demon Spear."
Li Xian realized the "Ghost Enchantment" trait from the Broken Demon Spear. Combined with the Iron Copper Body, it faintly transformed into the "Ghost Copper Body." However, though they align, it’s purely by chance, and the degree of alignment is not high.
By the time the sun was high in the sky, the weather warm. Last night’s wind and snow had dissipated, Li Xian returned to the carriage, seeing Warmth lying on the couch in deep sleep, seemingly having a nightmare, her brow slightly furrowed, shaking her head slightly, emitting "oo oo" sounds from her mouth. Hard to articulate both in and out of the dream. He closed the carriage door and headed straight for the nearby path, riding a white horse back to Flying Dragon City.
At the Government Office, Lin Aoshan, Han Qingxiao, and Qu Baitong were discussing important matters. Li Xian made a visit, and the three smiled warmly in reception. Han Qingxiao jokingly said, "Brother Li, have you taken care of your lady at home?"
Li Xian laughed, "Naturally, I have her well-trained. I went out early this morning, and she didn’t dare say a word." Lin Aoshan lightly stroked her cheek, lively saying, "Shameless, boasting, I think it’s you who is well-trained. What conditions did you promise to be let out the door? So young and yet learning to become a gigolo."
Li Xian wasn’t annoyed, saying, "Which gigolo is as imposing as I am?" Qu Baitong laughed, "Last night you said you’d treat us, the time is almost here, have you prepared enough money? We three suffered your boredom last night, we’ve agreed to double the payback at the dining table."
Lin Aoshan patted her stomach, solemnly saying, "For this meal, I, your aunt, only ate some water yesterday and this morning, my combat power is strong." Li Xian said, "Rest assured, rest assured, everyone eat to your heart’s content. If we could eat down the Jieyou Tower, I’d pawn everything to buy it."
Han Qingxiao replied cheerfully, "Brother Li, you’re generous." Lin Aoshan said, "Anyone can boast, but you’d only dare to boast about the Jieyou Tower after it’s collapsed."
The group ventured forth together. Qu Baitong donned a mask; all proceed together to a nearby restaurant. Li Xian reserved a private room, luxurious in its decoration, in the center was an Eight Immortals round table. A miniature stone scene, stream, and waterfall in the middle. Like a small universe in the palm.
Li Xian instructed the waiter to serve a portion of everything according to the menu. There were stuffed yellow fish, clear soup with shredded vegetables, Snow Country Heart, Dragon Flipping Ridge... Lin Aoshan, Han Qingxiao, and Qu Baitong had extraordinary tastes, seeing these dishes being quite expensive, some costing tens of taels, others costing hundreds, the expenditure was indeed daunting. Knowing Li Xian was sincerely apologetic, this act was truly meant to express his apology, and he was going all out.
Their fondness for Li Xian grew, as he was not one to pretend to be wealthy. He ordered twelve dishes, and the savings he accumulated, along with what he scrimped from his wife, all were spent here.
The dishes were presented successively, both flavorful and aesthetically pleasing. Dishes like "Dragon Flipping Ridge" and "Snow Country Heart" were specialties of Flying Dragon City. The former was cooked with forty-eight rare ingredients found in snow. The latter was crafted with hearts of snow bears, snow leopards, snow foxes, and snow tigers... all sorts of animal hearts, embedded according to size and simmered in superior broth.
Absolutely non-standard, demonstrating Li Xian’s lavish expenditure.
Li Xian clasped his hands, "Everyone, my funds are limited, I can only order these. If more is needed, we’ll have to wait for next time."
Han Qingxiao said, "Brother Li, no need to be so formal! Although we said we’d eat you bankrupt, we didn’t really intend for that." Qu Baitong also said, "There’s no need for more, if we can’t finish them, these silver would be wasted, it’s heart-wrenching."
Lin Aoshan was more considerate of Li Xian, knowing his family background was ordinary, even having a special relationship with Lady Broken Sword, yet she managed him strictly, and he wasn’t allowed to spend recklessly. Now, before the feast, mostly from his own pocket, even a few months’ salary all went into this.
She whispered to Han Qingxiao, "Boss, why don’t the two of us secretly settle the bill?" Han Qingxiao didn’t mind, but wanted to tease Lin Aoshan, saying, "You settle it; I’m not the Lin Family’s ancestor grandmother. I don’t have that much money."
Lin Aoshan rolled her eyes, "You take seventy percent of our pay, you probably have enough." Han Qingxiao pretended not to hear. Lin Aoshan cursed, "Cheapskate! Then I will." She flipped out her small purse under her sleeve, intending to settle the meal cost discreetly.
Han Qingxiao grabbed her wrist, laughing, "Aoshan, oh Aoshan, last time I asked you to treat us all, you adamantly refused. Why are you so proactive this time?"
Lin Aoshan’s pretty face turned red, she didn’t answer, ready to move. Han Qingxiao sternly said, "Alright, this matter doesn’t need your concern. You underestimate Brother Li too much. From last night’s incident, didn’t you see Brother Li plots before he acts, handling matters skillfully? At such an age, dealing with things so maturely, it’s indeed rare. Presumably, he learned a few tricks from Lady Broken Sword. He’s arranged this way, firstly to sincerely apologize. Secondly, because he values us. If you rush to pay first, though your intention is good, it would belittle Brother Li."
