[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ascending-to-divinity":3,"chapter-ascending-to-divinity-ascending-to-divinity-chapter-38":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Ascending to Divinity",{"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},2280588,4461,"Chapter 38: Faint Fragrance","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-38",38,"\u003Cp>\"Linjiang Prefecture, Prefectural Office, verified and issued.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Jian, Earth Citizen ID, hidden.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Talent: Level 3.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Commissioning Unit: Linjiang Academy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Verified by the Prefectural Office, information accurate and correct.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Issuing Level 3 Resource Package, to be delivered by the applying unit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please collect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the bottom of the message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive \"Collect\" button radiated brilliant golden light!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bathed in golden light, Jiang Jian squinted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone’s Level 3 Resource Package is different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian steadied his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not rush to collect the Level 3 Resource Package.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he swiped to the top of the communications screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Found the two messages above and tapped the buttons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Collected the \"Linjiang Academy New Student Benefit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the \"First Academy New Student Benefit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ding!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Linjiang Academy New Student Benefit, credited!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First Academy New Student Benefit, credited!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Data benefit has been sent to your identity device.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Physical benefit will be delivered to your dormitory by staff after housing assignment; please wait patiently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian swiped to the bottom of the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looked at the Level 3 Resource Package.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint sense of anticipation stirred within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Level 3 Resource Package contained something extraordinarily precious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Level 3 Talent Orb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This item was exceedingly expensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had nothing to do with Linjiang Academy at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was issued by the Prefectural Office after rigorous verification, drawn from the prefecture’s treasury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For any Earth citizen who had received a Level 3 Divine Gift,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Level 3 Resource Package was a powerful boon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian calmed his mind and tapped the collect button.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint sound echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the semi-transparent screen, the massive golden button sank inward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turned gray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a cold notification sounded from his identity device.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Earth Citizen, Jiang Jian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Level 3 Resource Package, issued by the Prefectural Office, collected successfully!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please review details!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a new message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian swiped open the email.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden light flashed before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Level 3 Resource Package details were laid bare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alliance Coins: 100,000, directly transferred to citizen account.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Linjiang Online Shopping Limit: 200,000, equivalent in Alliance Coins, usable to purchase items on Linjiang Online.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Basic Cultivation Materials: 10 units.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Basic Array Materials: 10 units.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Basic Weapon Casting Materials: 10 units.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Basic Spirit Medicine Quota: 10 units.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing these resources,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian’s expression remained calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze moved to the very bottom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a line of golden script glowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Level 3 Talent Orb.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quantity: 1.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Type: Self-Selected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian was slightly startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to look at Shi Xuan nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Xuan was also focused, scrolling through his email.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shi Xuan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian asked, \"What type of talent is in your Level 3 Resource Package?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Xuan looked up, smiling: \"Level 3, Body, Qi Condensation into Storm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This second talent was an excellent gift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I checked online—similar talent orbs cost 2.1 million Alliance Coins!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Prefectural Office staff must have reviewed my innate talent and selected this specifically.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qi Condensation into Storm allows you to direct Qi into condensed storm-like energy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfectly complements my Return-to-Origin Storm Qi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Level 3 Resource Package\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>was selected and issued by office staff based on the recipient’s innate talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his own Level 3 Resource Package—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the talent orb’s type was \"Self-Selected\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Xuan, seeing Jiang Jian’s silence, asked: \"What type of talent orb did the Prefectural Office give you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian shook his head, still thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Xuan assumed he didn’t want to say and didn’t press further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turned back, continued reviewing his email.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian pondered a moment, then said: \"My package’s type is self-selected. I haven’t opened it yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Xuan’s fingers froze. He turned, face filled with shock: \"You’re serious?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Xuan stared, dazed: \"Only Level 4 talents qualify for a Level 3 self-selected orb!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at Jiang Jian as if seeing him anew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This self-selected package contains six types of talent orbs!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Any one of them—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"was carefully selected by office staff based on your innate talent!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can choose any one of the six!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Xuan seemed to recall something, gazing at Jiang Jian in awe, murmuring:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At the Shi Clan, I once heard—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides Level 4 talents—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"there are extremely rare Level 3 talents the Prefectural Office values.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They too receive Level 3 self-selected packages!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Jian,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"your performance has been so exceptional, the Linjiang Prefectural Office is now paying you close attention!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing these words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian’s gaze shifted slightly: “So that’s how it is.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head and opened the Level 3 Self-Selected Pack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden light spread everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A set of information appeared before his eyes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Art, Martial, Will.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Weapon, Heart, Body.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Six talents—choose one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian continued scrolling down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Level 3 Talent Cluster, Art: Nourishing Qi Method.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nourishing Qi Method, passive talent: expands the upper limit of the Shenque acupoint, allowing more Qi to be stored.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Includes accompanying cultivation method.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian’s gaze halted, instantly drawn to “Nourishing Qi Method.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pondered for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued reading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Level 3 Talent Cluster, Martial: Meridian Unblocking.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Meridian Unblocking, passive talent: gradually opens the thirty-six meridians, strengthens physical capacity, raises Qi reserve limit, and enhances cultivation foundation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Includes accompanying cultivation method.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian swiped his finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The semi-transparent screen scrolled, revealing the next entry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Level 3 Talent Cluster, Will: Dark Scent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dark Scent, passive talent: enhances Art techniques, Martial techniques, and weapons, imbuing them with soul attacks that are extremely difficult to resist.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“While cultivating, it increases Qi reserve and raises the upper limit of Qi capacity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Includes accompanying cultivation method.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened the Linjiang network and searched the talent cluster category.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talent clusters similar to “Nourishing Qi Method” were worth about 1.9 million Alliance Coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talent clusters similar to “Meridian Unblocking” were worth about 1.7 million Alliance Coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for talent clusters similar to “Dark Scent,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There was nothing like it for sale.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian frowned slightly and searched more carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did he realize:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talent clusters similar to “Dark Scent” were extraordinarily rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Level 2 category, dozens were still for sale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Level 3 category, not a single one existed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian tapped his finger lightly and closed the Linjiang network.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued reading the next entries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Level 3 Talent Cluster, Weapon: Drifting Willow Sword Art.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Drifting Willow Sword Art: greatly enhances the power of sword techniques and strengthens weapon potency.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Includes accompanying cultivation method.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian paused his finger and scrolled the information up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Level 3 Talent Cluster, Heart: Guarding the Heart, Concentrating the Spirit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Guarding the Heart, Concentrating the Spirit, passive talent: clears the mind, accelerates Qi flow, sharpens thought, and raises Qi reserve limit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Includes accompanying cultivation method.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian fell into thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The officials at the government office selected talents perfectly suited to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final entry appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Level 3 Talent Cluster, Body: Deepening the Spirit Meridians.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Deepening the Spirit Meridians, passive talent: increases Qi cultivation speed, recovery speed, physical strength, and expands meridian capacity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Includes accompanying cultivation method.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian scanned the six talents and fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All these talents greatly aid cultivation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1201,"2026-06-20T01:21:34.271Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 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