With another pull of the flower rope, the water flower was soon in hand. Li Xian thought:
"The Martial Arts are boundless... Possessing Martial Arts is not merely for competing and fighting with others; it also brings convenience in life and a connection with the universe."
All nine types of flowers were now collected. Returning to Cyan Ox Residence, he immediately set to boil water, simmering the nine flower ingredients in sequence. Adding remaining herbs, adjusting their properties and usefulness, he sprinkled "white stone powder"...
The courtyard filled with a lingering floral fragrance. Nangong Liuli, in jade shoes, approached with a graceful figure and asked, "Are we having flower broth tonight?"
Li Xian smiled and replied, "Whether we can have flower broth is yet unknown, but we must peel the flower petals." Nangong Liuli was puzzled and asked in detail. Li Xian answered truthfully, and after Nangong Liuli understood, her face immediately flushed red.
