Chapter 435 - 295: Teaching Clan Techniques, Brewing a Grand Battle, Earth Altar Assembly, Flower Cage Matters (Part 4)

"Since she hasn’t forgotten, it’s indeed better to truly settle this matter than to be constantly reminded, feeling anxious all day long."

Li Xian said, "Chief Shi, that Zeng Xiaoke is definitely not the original Zeng Xiaoke. Under Senior Green Snake’s tutelage, is there anyone whose face has been severely burned?"

Shi Yufei said, "It’s definitely not Zeng Xiaoke. I didn’t clarify because Hao Green Snake is eccentric; if I pointed it out, who knows what more trouble would arise."

"Indeed, this is putting you in a difficult spot. Do you have confidence in outmatching this woman?"

Li Xian confidently replied, "I am confident." Thinking to himself, "In life-and-death confrontations, one must charge ahead without hesitation. Excessive modesty only undermines one’s own spirit. Hmm, that woman is extremely arrogant; how could I tolerate her?"

Determination shining through. When Tang Feng first met Li Xian, he already felt admiration. After interacting a few more times, he was moved even further, nodding repeatedly. He said, "Indeed, Chief Shi... since that woman is an impersonator, why did you not let me teach her a lesson earlier?"

Shi Yufei said, "You... are usually quite cautious, yet earlier you were careless. If I hadn’t pulled you back, you would have been in trouble. That yellow-green centipede was extremely dangerous. If you had touched it, you wouldn’t have been able to endure it."

"That’s a three-winged red-headed centipede, very small in size, highly toxic, capable of piercing stone and slipping through cracks, spreading toxins with ease. Earlier, I saw you intending to use ’Heavy Rock Skill’ to defend, a martial art that makes the body like a pile of rocks. But it’s just what this poisonous creature counters."

Tang Feng felt a chill of fear: "So that’s how it is."

Shi Yufei said, "It’s not your fault, either. This toxic creature is extremely rare, requiring cultivation of the ’Centipede Poison Manual’ to breed it. The fact that this centipede has three wings shows that this woman’s skill in the Centipede Poison Manual has reached the third layer. Her arrogance, even disregarding the elders, indicates some real capability."

He continued with a serious tone, "This woman’s strength is considerable. Even if you have confidence, you should exercise utmost caution." Li Xian nodded, naturally not being reckless.

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Shi Yufei and Tang Feng sat for a while longer, finished their tea, and bid farewell.

Tang Feng said, "Chief Shi, Hao Green Snake has no position or duty in the Flower Cage Sect. What could be the reason for her to dare instruct the General Envoy?"

Shi Yufei pondered. Following Flower Cage Sect’s rules, Hao Green Snake wouldn’t normally command him. According to Candle Sect’s laws, Hao Green Snake also shouldn’t be able to instruct Shi Yufei. But due to Shi Yufei’s origin from Flower Cage Sect, with slightly lower rank, her ordering around does have some rationale.

Shi Yufei laughed coldly and said, "Let’s do as he says; since she wants grandeur, I’ll help her with grandeur. Hmph, people from the Earth Altar will soon arrive at the Water Altar; I’ll make this contest bigger. Let’s see who ends up embarrassed." Thinking to himself, "Unyielding is always calm, his temperament and abilities have been verified, since he says he can win, I’ll believe he can win!"

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Nangong Liuli looked over with concern, having heard all recent matters. She was present during the "grand contest" and witnessed the whole scene. After Shi Yufei and Tang Feng left, she immediately approached, asking, "Brother Unyielding, are you truly confident?"

Li Xian said in a deep voice, "I am indeed confident." Though usually modest, when it comes to real battles, one must first hold firm belief in victory, otherwise past diligent practice would be wasted.

Nangong Liuli said, "As long as you have confidence, that’s enough." Li Xian smiled and said, "Does my good sister have any secret techniques to share with me?"

Nangong Liuli showed hesitation. She had seen Li Xian repeatedly encountering dangerous adversaries and collaborated sincerely with Li Xian, sharing the same plight. All benefits and desires hoped for Li Xian’s complete victory, without a scratch, but family martial arts were not easily passed on, causing her inner turmoil.

She paced back and forth, a battle of conscience within her.

Looking at Li Xian again, her red lips tightly bitten, she even thought of Li Xian playing tricks, tying her up and interrogating her. If she were forced to reveal martial arts, she would naturally divulge everything without actively teaching. Hesitating for another moment, she secretly decided, "Those skilled in poison must be guarded against with utmost care; such Martial Artists are extremely dangerous. If Brother Unyielding were to suffer any mishap, I would deeply regret it. Even if it means violating family rules, I must help him."

She resolutely said, "To ensure safety, I’ll teach you some family techniques that can counter poison skills. Practice diligently, don’t fall into that wicked woman’s trap."