Chapter 717: Chapter 368: Enemies Meet Again, Li Xian Reveals Himself, Jade Girl Acts as Matchmaker, Shocking Everyone
Li Xian gathered the "Pure Gang Qi Clothing" around his waist and abdomen, changing his figure slightly to appear a bit fat. But as a temporary measure, it couldn’t be perfect, and upon closer inspection, there were many flaws. He moved quickly, sat back at the dining table after washing his hands briefly.
Using the table like this to cover himself could hide his waist, abdomen, and feet, but his shoulders and neck were still visible. Noticing the flaws, Li Xian thought, "This was all so sudden, if I had known earlier, I could have worn a black robe and wouldn’t be afraid of being exposed at any moment. But then again, if I’d known sooner, why would I have bothered to save her? Who cares if she’s a Jade Girl, let her drown and feed the fish."
Zhao Ranran washed her hands, her jade complexion slightly red, she glanced at Li Xian inconspicuously, sitting opposite him. Though she had been in a deep sleep with little consumption, she felt hungry but wasn’t eager to eat. She asked, puzzled, "Did I... really remain unconscious for three years?"
Her brow furrowed slightly, sensing some familiarity about Li Xian, but her mind was muddled, just waking from a long sleep, overwhelmed by information, and couldn’t spare the time to ponder.
Li Xian said, "Why would I lie to you? If I wanted to deceive you, why would I rescue you? In your condition, without being awakened, you’d remain in eternal slumber. Do you think I went to such great lengths merely to wake you and lie to you?"
Zhao Ranran, convinced, cupped her hands, "Thank you for saving me, I will remember this great kindness, and repay it if you ever need it in the future." Smelling the aroma of the dishes, she asked curiously, "Did you cook this meal?"
Li Xian said, "Have a taste." He secretly regretted that he hadn’t poisoned the food.
Zhao Ranran nodded, "The appearance and aroma are nice, I wonder about the taste." She picked up a piece of fish’s tender meat, used her sleeve to cover her face, lifted her veil, and chewed slowly. She closed her eyes for a moment to savor, her red lips moved slightly, nodded gently, and said, "Not bad."
Li Xian felt a cold sneer in his heart, filled with disdain. Little did he know that Zhao Ranran’s "not bad" was already considered high praise.
Li Xian thought, "If this woman clings on and refuses to leave, it’ll be troublesome. I need to find a way to coax her away while her mind is still foggy." He began planning his words and said, "You..."
Suddenly, Zhao Ranran asked, "Right, where is Senior Su Fool?" Li Xian said, "He has gone far away, passing his medical knowledge to me."
Zhao Ranran asked, "Why?" Li Xian replied lightly, "Why should I elaborate on the matters of my sect with you."
Zhao Ranran felt slightly unhappy but still apologized, "I didn’t mean to intrude, I’m really sorry. I have been unconscious for three years... could you tell me what has happened during this time?"
Li Xian said, "That’s not difficult. My master told me you were chasing the Flower Thief, went deep into Dongran Lake, encountered danger, and fell into a coma. It was indeed a complex feat. Without someone to awaken you, you ran the risk of eternal slumber. You were lucky, worthy of being the Jade Girl, that in such peril you met my master."
"Our Ghost Doctor sect is known for its ghostly face but kind heart. We saved you; with my master’s skills, he could have woken you instantly. But he lacked a special medicinal herb, perhaps it was fate. When he was searching for the herb, he happened to meet me. Seeing my extraordinary appearance and ugly looks, he took me as his disciple and taught me medicine."
"It was a time of chaos, and the Great Wu’s spirit was scattered. My master left you in the depths of Dongran Lake and took me to travel the world to treat the people. In the meantime, he searched for the herb, intending to return to the lake and wake you once he found it."
Li Xian was earnest in his delivery. Zhao Ranran asked, "Why didn’t you take me back to Daoxuan Mountain? My elders in the mountain would surely find a way to help."
Li Xian sneered, "Are you saying that the medical skills of my Ghost Doctor faction are inferior to your Daoxuan Mountain?"
Zhao Ranran was stunned, thinking, "Having asked for the Ghost Doctor’s rescue, how could I switch doctors midway? Such words are indeed very inappropriate, disrespectful to the Ghost Doctor! But... but... this person speaks with such sarcasm and doesn’t seem patient with people." She cupped her hands and said, "No such intention, it’s just my clumsy words, I hope you don’t mind."
Li Xian replied indifferently, "It’s good that you understand." Zhao Ranran’s beautiful eyes simmered with frustration, her red lips pursed tight. Li Xian continued, "To the main point, these years in search of the herb, my master and I have traveled all over, worn through mountains of shoes, saving hundreds and thousands of people."
Zhao Ranran praised in muffled voice, "The Ghost-Faced Bodhisattva, taking on the duty of it all!" Li Xian sneered, "No need for your praise."
Underneath her veil, Zhao Ranran’s cheeks were very red, her breaths became slightly rapid, suppressing her anger, thinking, "Why does this Ghost Doctor seem very unwelcoming to me? Wherever I’ve gone, others have always treated me with utmost respect. This is the first time I’ve been slighted. But never mind, the Ghost Doctor is known for being eccentric, I’ll disregard these matters for now and listen quietly."
Li Xian continued, "During this world tour, it was a harsh time, witnessing the terrors of a chaotic world. Many heroes emerged during this period. The most remarkable among them was..." he deliberately paused.
Zhao Ranran, if she quietly reflected, would notice many flaws. But Li Xian constantly provoked her emotions, piquing her curiosity, capturing her attention, so that her thoughts were led astray, conforming to the "Ghost Speech Scatters Illness" technique.
Zhao Ranran asked, "Who is it?" Li Xian’s knowledge was limited, but he had a flash of insight and said, "It must be Tai Shu Chunfeng!"
Zhao Ranran restrained herself and said, "It is Ji Yuan." The Golden Boy of Daoxuan Mountain, named Tai Shu Chunfeng, was granted the name "Ji Yuan" after his coming of age.
Li Xian clapped, "Yes, it’s that Ji Yuan. He’s very impressive." Zhao Ranran clenched her delicate fist, thinking that having been in a coma for three years, she had fallen behind by three years. She was inherently proud and found this hard to accept.
However, Zhao Ranran soon thought, "What does three years matter? The vast world of Martial Arts, three years is just a wave in the ocean. I can catch up." She asked urgently again.
Li Xian said, "As for Ji Yuan, truly, he’s a dragon among dragons, a phoenix among phoenixes. Ever since he appeared, he’s created legend upon legend, but whenever he’s mentioned, people can’t help but bring you up, expressing sighs and emotions."
"After your coma, Daoxuan Mountain, the Nangong Family, the Bian Family... many families sent people to the lake to search. At that time, the Water Altar was already destroyed, and all the Flower Thieves captured, but the predicament remained. Even more terrifying than the predicament is the endless mysteries in the depths of Dongran Lake. That place is full of wonders and mysteries. They tried several times without success and gradually gave up."
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