[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-a-mortal-s-journey-to-immortality":3,"chapter-a-mortal-s-journey-to-immortality-a-mortal-s-journey-to-immortality-chapter-38":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","A Mortal's Journey to Immortality",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2334964,4565,"Chapter 38","a-mortal-s-journey-to-immortality-chapter-38",38,"\u003Cp>Walking through the dark, dense forest, Han Li cautiously extended his spiritual sense; the mountain path, blurred to ordinary eyes, was as clear to him as daylight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His caution was not due to fear of wild beasts in the forest, but a habit ingrained through experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the Seven Mysteries Sect moved to the Cai Xia Mountains, the few remaining animals had long been cleared out—no fierce beasts remained, and even venomous snakes had mostly become food for the sect’s disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This habit of staying alert and observant in unfamiliar environments was not innate to him; it was deliberately cultivated after his escape from Master Mo, following careful deliberation. This discipline would help him avoid many accidents in future actions, minimizing danger to its lowest possible level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountain wind seemed to grow stronger, howling in continuous gusts, sending chills down the spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From afar, Han Li sensed he was nearing the forest’s edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled softly; walking alone through this pitch-black forest had weighed heavily on his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Li quickened his pace, taking larger strides than before, as if eager to exit the woods as soon as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a fierce gust of wind blew straight into his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the wind passed, Han Li abruptly halted, sensing something amiss; he frowned, tilted his head, and listened intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, his expression grew grave: faint footsteps were approaching, so light and distant they were nearly imperceptible—but unmistakably, two people were coming straight toward him, drawing nearer with each step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a fluid motion, Han Li darted aside like a cat, vanishing into the dense undergrowth beside the path, silent and swift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind a large tree dozens of paces from the trail, he froze, curling his body into a tight ball, hidden behind the trunk—no trace of him was visible from the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once hidden, Han Li relaxed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t that he was overly paranoid; in such a remote place, at this hour of moonless, wind-swept night, two people appearing here was highly suspicious—almost certainly, they were up to something illicit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no desire to stumble upon their secret and trigger a killing spree, becoming a target for elimination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet if he remained unharmed and in no danger, he had no objection to eavesdropping on others’ secrets. He was no rigid hypocrite; such fortuitous opportunities were never turned away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...down the mountain...arranged...time...people...boss...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faint, hushed voices drifted from afar; the wind was strong, scattering most of their words, leaving only fragments audible to Han Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Li was stunned—he’d actually overheard something significant. In this region spanning hundreds of li, the only one called “boss” was Jin Lang, the leader of the Wild Wolf Gang, a major enemy of his sect. To hear him mentioned here was deeply peculiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among Seven Mysteries Sect disciples, Jin Lang was regarded as a bloodthirsty demon. Rumors claimed he was massive and monstrous, with blue face and fangs, cruel by nature, devouring human flesh raw and drinking blood thrice daily—a creature not of this world, terrifying many young disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But according to Li Feiyu, the truth was different. Jin Lang was neither tall nor fearsome; he was slender and handsome, barely over thirty—exactly the opposite of the rumors. Yet his ruthless, murderous temperament was just as real and terrifying as the legends, otherwise how could he command the bandits who made up his gang?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling memories of Jin Lang, Han Li sucked in a sharp breath and curled his body tighter, slowing his breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...this time...steal...the list...targets...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More hushed voices drifted over, clearer now—likely, the two were drawing closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Li held his breath, knowing if discovered, he was dead; these two were definitely Wild Wolf Gang spies, and they would never let a third person live to know their secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...plan...must...not...hurry...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually, their voices grew even quieter, as if they were reaching the core of their discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little while later, their voices rose slightly again, then faded entirely—only the howling wind remained, as they passed Han Li’s position and vanished into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some time, Han Li remained crouched behind the tree, motionless, until he confirmed with Changchun Gong that no one else was within dozens of paces, then slowly rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just narrowly escaped death; had he not detected the spies’ presence earlier, he would have walked straight into them. Given their identity, he would have been killed on the spot—and with his own skills, he had not the slightest chance of escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Li stood still, gently rubbing his chin as he stared at the direction the two had vanished, his expression thoughtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From their fragmented conversation, he deduced the enemy planned some hostile action against the Seven Mysteries Sect soon, tied closely to a certain list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More surprisingly, though he hadn’t seen their faces, he recognized one of their voices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he’d only spoken to the man once or twice, his extraordinary memory linked the speaker to an unremarkable kitchen supervisor on the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man who had once sold him rabbits, known for his tiny mustache, petty greed, and shrewd, common appearance—could he be a Wild Wolf Gang spy? This severely tested Han Li’s nerves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet upon reflection, it wasn’t entirely unexpected; only someone with such a position could freely travel up and down the mountain without drawing suspicion when delivering messages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WM website\u003C\u002Fp>",890,"2026-06-20T21:12:45.940Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","b2d7b1b81fea5bec4f64c9c984a88a0ace29edb0a96066c6bc2a315ae1dfe7fa","a-mortal-s-journey-to-immortality-chapter-39","a-mortal-s-journey-to-immortality-chapter-37",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-mortal-s-journey-to-immortality-cover.jpg"]