[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-after-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star":3,"chapter-after-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-after-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-chapter-25":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","After Fifteen Years of Secret Cultivation, I Start as a Top-Grade Ultimate Peak!",{"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},2282133,4464,"Chapter 25: Chance Encounter","after-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-chapter-25",25,"\u003Cp>Hearing the green-dressed woman’s words, the white-robed woman finally showed a hint of reaction; her slender hand slowly set down the porcelain cup before her, revealing a face of ethereal beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyebrows like smoke, she lifted her gaze gently toward the green-dressed woman and the two behind her, her voice cool and detached:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You say you’re from the Six Ministries’ Bureau—then you must know Ji Feiyun, the ‘Jade-Faced Thousand Palms.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, the green-dressed woman sized up the woman before her and nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Captain Ji is one of the Ten Famous Captains of the Six Ministries’ Bureau—we naturally know him. Could it be the young lady has prior ties to Captain Ji?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white-robed woman did not answer; instead, she suddenly changed the subject:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can testify for you—but I have one condition: you must bring Ji Feiyun here to see me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The green-dressed woman frowned and slowly shook her head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re deeply grateful if you’re willing to testify, but this is a minor matter—surely it doesn’t warrant Captain Ji making the trip himself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet no sooner had she finished speaking than the gloomy youth behind her suddenly roared:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ninger, watch out!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, a shrill mechanical sound rang out; several black arrows shot from the youth’s wrist with a hiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They became fleeting shadows, passing beyond the green-dressed woman, striking the ice crystals that had suddenly appeared before her, each exhaling threads of chilling mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A metallic clash echoed through the air; the arrows halted the ice crystals’ advance, freezing midair as they spun rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the white-robed woman’s voice drifted softly through the air:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not bad for a reaction—but your martial realm is far too low.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, she flicked her finger against the porcelain cup; the tea inside instantly vaporized into frost, swept forward by a biting gale toward the three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Ninger, the gloomy youth Zhou Chuan, and the giant all paled in shock:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ice Qi—Martial Master!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three tried to retreat at once, but the icy wind came too fast, too sudden—it enveloped them in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bone-chilling cold invaded their bodies, freezing their meridians and blood qi, rendering them utterly immobile, rigid as statues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, a visible layer of frost formed on their eyebrows and hair, making them look like human ice sculptures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, the earlier fight had drawn many guests from the tavern to the doorway, curiously gathering to watch the scene inside the private room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the white-robed woman acted as if she saw nothing; she refilled her porcelain cup with tea, her gaze flicking toward Zhang He and the four others leaning against the wall:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Which one of you will go? Go fetch Ji Feiyun.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Zhang He nervously swallowed and was about to volunteer himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman before him was of profound martial skill—friend or foe unknown—he naturally wished to escape this trouble as quickly as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then the white-robed woman suddenly pointed at the blue-clad youth:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You. Go quickly and return swiftly—I give you one incense stick’s time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blue-clad youth blinked in surprise, glanced at Zhang He, then gave him an almost imperceptible nod, said nothing more, and left the private room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in the room next to where Zhang He and his group sat, Li Muxian was listening intently to the commotion next door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Cang Yinyue floated in through the window and sat down directly at the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at the wooden wall beside them and sneered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That woman is putting on airs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Li Muxian turned to look at her and rubbed his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the giant had kicked the other side of the wall—if he’d kicked this side, he might now be the one pretending to be superior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Cang, do you know that woman?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Cang Yinyue’s tone was clearly hostile, Li Muxian’s expression turned suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course I know—her father is a Divine Captain, her mother is the sect leader of Snowflight Sect—quite the pedigree.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Yinyue poured herself a cup of tea, took a sip, but did not elaborate further on the matter; instead, she said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve already reported your situation upward. For the next few days, you must stay in one place.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Aurora Pavilion?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Yinyue nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone claiming to be the Seventh Imperial Prince is inside. The palace finds verifying each one too tedious—they’ll conduct a collective screening in six days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Li Muxian spread his hands, showing indifference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t care much about this matter at all; his only true concern was transcending the martial Dao. He’d come to Shangyang City merely to travel, to “broaden his horizons.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But if I go to the Aurora Pavilion, how will I contact you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I need you, I’ll come find you. If you need me, come to this tavern—I’ll find you then,” Cang Yinyue said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Muxian raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dealing with the Shadow Spy Bureau always had this drawback—always hiding, like meeting with underground agents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, if he truly wished to find her, it wouldn’t be difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, when Li Muxian observed the scholar use the Formless Puppet Art, though he couldn’t obtain the full technique,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he had, through his extraordinary insight, cultivated a minor martial skill over these past few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, a thread of invisible qi connected him to Cang Yinyue’s body—he could track her as long as she didn’t stray too far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, Li Muxian added one more warning:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Cang, don’t forget your second promise to me—help me find the key to the Great Qi secret treasure. Don’t even think of slacking off.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Cang Yinyue’s eye twitched; she snorted coldly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your mindset is quite impressive—you still have the leisure to think about such phantom things?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then grew serious, her gaze darkening as she warned:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Aurora Pavilion is guarded day and night by the Celestial Brocade Guard. With your current strength, you shouldn’t face serious danger there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But remember—above all—until the Emperor acknowledges your identity as a prince, never reveal your true power. It could bring you utter ruin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Muxian sipped his tea and nodded casually:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry—I know my limits.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Yinyue glanced at him, said nothing more, and stood up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll take you to the Aurora Pavilion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just then, a clatter of hooves drew near, stopping abruptly before the tavern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of constables in black uniform robes, swords at their waists, leapt from their horses and instantly surrounded the entire tavern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At their head rode a tall, upright young constable, seated atop a powerful steed, clad in black brocade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face had sharp contours, his eyebrows slanted sharply upward, and his piercing eyes swept over the tavern before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, he leapt as if riding the wind, light as a flying swan, slipping through an open window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he saw who was inside, he let out a soft exclamation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Captain Cang? What are you doing here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1164,"2026-06-20T01:43:38.503Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","fed0a60737ad41704a61ff71dbba7fef57ca6e20a15b15ec501e78a6b0ed9130","after-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-chapter-26","after-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-chapter-24",259,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-fifteen-years-of-secret-cultivation-i-star-cover.jpg"]