Chapter 949: A Stunning Blade, Unspeakable Uniqueness, Entering Silkworm Dream Tower, Visiting the Lady

Originally… In early June, Li Xian’s senior brothers and sisters, along with elders from the Natural Sect, arrived in Jade City due to sect responsibilities and were hosted by Li Xian for the sake of Host’s Hospitality.

Li Xian arranged accommodations for elders, senior brothers, and sisters at her family’s place. The Yao Clan was meticulous in manners, hosting a banquet to welcome them. Li Xian, well-regarded in the sect, possessed remarkable beauty and high martial prowess, capturing the admiration of many senior and junior brothers.

Upon arriving in Jade City, the senior brothers and sisters admired her esteemed upbringing in a prominent family. The Natural Sect elders were highly satisfied with Li Xian’s arrangements, praising her intelligence and exceptional talents that were evident during her time in the sect. Elders of the Yao Clan rejoiced upon hearing this and summoned Li Xian to them, showering her with compliments and rewards, allowing her to select a martial technique to study, and encouraging her to seek guidance from clan elders, sect elders, or senior and junior brothers for any martial challenges she might face.

Li Xian felt overjoyed, spending the recent days taking the seniors and juniors around Jade City. They enjoyed banquets, admired nature’s beauty, appreciated jade artifacts, and listened to opera… Jade City was vibrant and prosperous, offering endless entertainments.

However, indulging too much led to reproach from clan elders and sect elders, and she was confined for reflection, urging disciples to regain focus. During this time, Li Xian’s growing reputation began to spread into the Yao household.

Brothers and cousins within the Yao Clan who served in the Gold Appraisal Guard inadvertently brought up the matter. Li Xian, upon inquiry, learned that Li Xian had been promoted to Gold Guardian, shining brightly. While delighted for him, she heard talks about the “Dubhe Saber Technique” incident.

Feeling thoroughly intrigued yet restricted by elders for reflection, she could only quell her restlessness by conversing with fellow senior and junior brothers and sisters. One day, she heard that Li Xian would attend a duel. She could no longer resist and secretly planned to sneak away with several especially close senior and junior brothers and sisters to watch the duel.

Four companions followed: Natural Sect’s senior sister “Zhou Qingqing”, fourth senior brother “Lu Qingguan”, seventh senior brother “Wei Qingfeng”, and ninth junior brother “Qiao Qing”.

Natural Sect is a renowned sect, with disciples who are all elegant and composed. Wei Qingfeng, wearing a light green robe, played with a Yellow Jade Nut, remarked: “Jade City houses numerous talents; today’s spectacle, were I skilled in sword technique, I would wish to compete one or two bouts.”

The duel arena was set within the “Xiang’an Garden” of Tongji Square.

Lu Qingguan commented: “Dubhe Saber Technique… I’ve heard a bit recently. Although the technique is exquisite, finding martial arts in Natural Sect, the Yao clan, or even ordinary sects superior to it is hardly difficult. His fame is due to Li the Gold Guardian’s uniqueness in sword technique, leaving a lingering impression. Observing today, we’ll discern truth from fiction.”

Zhou Qingqing, with her double braids and delicate features, said: “Indeed, Jade City is worthy of being affluent. Such a large-scale event, not seen within our Natural Sect.”

Li Xian smiled: “Our Natural Sect values natural insight; if it were this lively, it would be troublesome.” Zhou Qingqing, Lu Qingguan, Wei Qingfeng, and Qiao Qing all chuckled in agreement.

Qiao Qing remarked: “Senior sister, should we be discovered sneaking out like this, won’t we face severe punishment?” Li Xian laughed: “Dear junior brother, why worry? Jade City is senior sister’s ground. After watching the duel, we’ll sneak back, undetected, alright?”

Zhou Qingqing responded: “We are indeed led astray by this girl.” Both Lu Qingguan and Wei Qingfeng nodded in agreement. Li Xian smiled: “It’s rare to visit Jade City once; missing its excitement would be a waste, wouldn’t it?”

Wei Qingfeng said: “I see, you wanted to come yourself. Dragging us along merely as fallbacks if exposed, sharing punishment wouldn’t be too dull. Little sister, don’t I know you yet?”

Li Xian stuck her tongue out playfully, making a funny face. Lu Qingguan, dignified and composed, said: “Truthfully, I am curious about what aura the Good Guardian, Li the Beautiful, truly possesses.”

As they spoke, the sound of hooves approached. A blue-brown Horse Beast moved slowly closer with a man sitting atop it. He wore a tiger python suit, silver mask, wielded the Horizontal Saber at his waist, his long hair tied neatly, though a few strands whimsically loose.

Resembling a formidable catch criminal huntsman, but also an elusive recluse, pure and serene, avoiding filth and impurity, like a mountain hermit. Yet as he stood there, youthful vigor, wielding sharp chill determination, strikingly evident.

Numerous traits and qualities blended, difficult to describe in one word. Yet the title “Beautiful Mane Youth” was highly fitting. The crowd paused in awe, many seeing Li Xian for the first time, their hearts sparked with the thought: “Ah! What a Beautiful Mane Youth! What a stunning young man!”

Zhou Qingqing, Wei Qingfeng, Lu Qingguan, Qiao Qing looked and nodded repeatedly: “Having seen him, surpasses the rumors!” Zhou Qingqing gazed at him for a while and said: “This person’s disposition is rare, a mere glance shows he is not an ordinary man. But I heard his appearance is extremely ugly?”

Qiao Qing said: “When I came, someone handed me a yellow paper with a drawing. Senior sister Zhou, take a look.” Handing the yellow paper over.

Zhou Qingqing, Wei Qingfeng, Lu Qingguan all looked it over. The person in the drawing had a face full of grooves and blemishes, ugly features, coarse appearance, which grew repulsion at sight; reportedly it was Li Xian’s portrait.

As it turned out… Lei Chong, worrying that Li Xian’s reputation would grow, arranged for someone to spread Li Xian’s image. Li Xian glanced sideways, thinking, “Is it drawn so ugly? Is this Li Xian’s intention? Or someone deliberately damaging his reputation?” So she remained silent.

Zhou Qingqing sighed: “Pity, pity. One’s appearance is innate. If truly born this way, nothing can be done. Yet his aura is hard to find, deserving of the label Beautiful Mane.”