Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King

Chapter 676: Chapter 357: Surging Inspiration, Sudden Enlightenment, Heart Protection Divine Intent, Peerless Under Heaven!

Nangong Liuli thought to herself, "Such a man, no woman could dislike him. When I first saw him, I compared him with the likes of Golden Boy and the heroes from Daoxuan Mountain, belittling him to nothing. Seeing him again today, my thoughts have changed entirely."

She was completely immersed, being of similar age, exploring the joys of heaven and earth with Li Xian. In a trance, she forgot she was at the Water Altar. Thus, several days passed, her Martial Arts having improved, and her temperament even better.

On this day... the two of them had a chance encounter and discovered a rare place with "Blackfoot Chickens." These creatures had jet-black claws and brightly colored feathers. They were extremely fast, with keen hearing and sight, disappearing in an instant upon hearing something unusual.

It was said that their meat was extremely fragrant, and simply boiling or roasting would result in a rare delicacy. Nangong Liuli told Li Xian that the Blackfoot Chicken was valued at five hundred taels of silver, extremely rare and incredibly expensive. The Nangong Family had a dish called "Black Phoenix Delivers Jade," which uses the Blackfoot Chicken as its ingredient, crafted through hundreds of processes. It was a grand dish, not to be touched by the younger generation.

With this opportunity, how could they pass it up? The two approached from different directions to catch it, and after some tussling, they successfully captured the bird without incident. They immediately skinned and cooked it, meticulously preparing the dish. It was only after they had eaten and drunk their fill that they remembered they still owed a large debt.

Li Xian lay on the grass, his mind emptied, his stomach full, and his thoughts adrift. With a light and carefree heart, he looked at the myriad of stars and the bright full moon, thinking, "How many heroes of old have become stars scattered across the sky, watching my joy at this moment? Whether a prince, minister, or noble family member... at this moment, the one feeling the most carefree and joyful in the world must be me, Li Xian."

He closed his eyes to rest. Suddenly, he felt a light tremor in his chest, brewing a rich sensation within.

[Your heart is clear and your mind is pure, aligning well with the essence of the ’Only I have a Heart Skill,’ Skill Level +4]

[What your heart desires comes to pass. If you dare to claim you are the most carefree and joyful in the world at this moment, then you are. ’Only I have a Heart Skill’ Skill Level +3]

[Imbued with the heart’s emotions, your intentions resonate. You harmonize deeply with the ’Only I have a Heart Skill,’ Skill Level +2]

...

Li Xian, through heart-tempering and intention-forging, accumulated over time, felt a resonance with the cultivation technique’s essence. Suddenly, all sorts of transformations occurred, and his extraordinary skill advanced to the next level.

[Only I have a Heart Skill]

[Skill Level: 19/10000 Minor Achievement]

[Description: Only I am heartfelt, only I am sincere. Without a chest as formidable as a mountain, without a heart that embraces all rivers, how dare you practice this skill? The Only I have a Heart Skill seeks freedom, not domination. Many heroes of old have trained wrongly in this skill, failing to grasp its true essence.]

[You have understood ’Heart Protection Divine Intent,’ where even if the ’Heart Pulse’ is shattered, the divine intent remains, life does not dissipate, and the heart pulse can be restored. You have understood ’Heart to Heart Telepathy,’ allowing communication without opening your mouth.]

Li Xian felt great joy, for in Martial Arts combat, the "Heart Pulse" is the Life Gate. If the Heart Pulse is broken, even if one can hold on momentarily without perishing, survival is nearly impossible. With the ’Heart Protection Divine Intent’ shielding the Heart Pulse, it is as if wearing an invisible armor, further securing one’s life.

He closed his eyes, pretending to sleep, and attempted to send messages through telepathy. Nangong Liuli suddenly heard the transmission, turned her head confusedly to search, on guard, fearing a master was attacking. She gently nudged Li Xian, trying to wake him. But Li Xian pretended to sleep on, outwardly unaware, while inwardly teasing her with telepathic messages.

Li Xian found it amusing in secret and suddenly burst into laughter. Only then did Nangong Liuli realize she had been tricked, and in her fury, playfully scolded him for a while.

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Wang Shouxin failed to start the cauldron, the Essence Treasure turning into murky soup, yellow and foul-smelling. It was bizarre, but the cause was unclear; it was only suspected that the ’Essence Meat’ was peculiar.

Li Xian and Nangong Liuli were traveling around for fun, thoroughly enjoying themselves. That day they took a carriage back home. After bathing, Nangong Liuli went directly to the garden, trimming leaves and flowers, leaving a trail behind her.

Nangong Liuli suddenly said, "Ah? Li Xian, come quickly and look!" From amidst the flowers, she pulled out a bird-like creature, a messenger bird of sorts.

Li Xian thought to himself, "Such a messenger bird can only be commanded by Chief Shi. Could it be he’s sending a message?"

Opening the letter, the blood-red word "Danger" pierced his sight.

It was likely from Shi Yufei, the handwriting was hurried and messy, written in blood, full of panic as if faced with immense danger.