[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ascending-to-divinity":3,"chapter-ascending-to-divinity-ascending-to-divinity-chapter-68":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},2280618,4461,"Chapter 68: Flowing Wind, Returning Snow","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-68",68,"\u003Cp>Beneath the majestic, opulent gate, several blue beams swept over their bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Welcome to Haicheng Pet Shop.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mechanical voice sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Xuan lowered his voice and said, “This scanning gate verifies whether the visitors are human.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“According to the law, non-citizens are not permitted to purchase pets.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But some non-citizens sneak in to buy pets and apply identity devices for them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian walked into the pet shop and looked ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On both sides of the long street, row upon row of pavilion-style shops stretched endlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Classmate, want to buy two pets? They’re very comfortable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shopkeeper with sharp eyes rushed forward, staring at Jiang Jian’s school uniform, face beaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All fresh female ghosts, a few months old—each includes a free Spirit-Blocking Ring. Take them home and use them however you like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, a massive holographic screen flickered continuously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screen was divided into dozens of segments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each segment monitored one ghost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Xuan walked up to the screen, curiosity on his face, and asked, “How much?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clerk’s eyes darted, then he glanced again at Shi Xuan’s uniform: “Twenty thousand Alliance Coins per female ghost.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Xuan’s expression changed slightly: “So expensive? Why don’t you just rob someone?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian frowned slightly and walked past him without a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t leave!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clerk hurried to stop him, “Our ghosts are fresh daily—men, women, young, old, beautiful, ugly, fat, thin—we cater to every preference!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A female customer stared at the screen and waved: “Pack ten male ghosts—pick the tall, handsome ones, and make sure they’re fresh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Madam, don’t rush—I’ll get your order right away!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clerk immediately turned, beaming, and hurried to the matron’s side, completely forgetting Jiang Jian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Xuan walked beside Jiang Jian, muttering: “These wealthy wives really know how to enjoy life.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian’s expression remained calm as he scanned the shops on both sides: “I want some low-quality ghosts—cheapest possible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Xuan, though puzzled, did not press further: “The shops outside sell only pet servants.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For bulk purchases, you need to go deeper inside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking about a hundred meters, the shops on both sides grew sparse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clerks inside the pavilions no longer came out to solicit customers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some sat at their counters, wearing holographic headsets, lying back in chairs, lost in virtual games—even when customers entered, they showed no reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jianghe Pet Shop.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Xuan stopped and stared at a dilapidated shop: “This place is an old-established wholesaler.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the shop’s entrance, the clerk stood with arms crossed, coldly watching passersby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian climbed the stone steps and examined the holographic display on the counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clerk said nothing, silently watching Jiang Jian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How much for these ghosts?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian pointed to one screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Xuan shook his head: “Jiang Jian, why buy these?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the monitor, a grotesque ghost lay on the ground, missing limbs, barely alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clerk glanced casually and spat out: “Five hundred Alliance Coins each. Minimum ten.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian’s gaze flickered: “I’ll take a hundred.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the clerk’s calm face showed surprise for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You want a hundred of this trash?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scrutinized Jiang Jian from head to toe, his eyes lingering briefly on the Linjiang Academy badge, then asked again, “Are you sure?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian affirmed: “If you have stock, I’ll pay right now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Xuan stood aside, speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clerk’s expressionless face forced a smile: “I’ll get your order ready.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he turned and walked into the depths of the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Xuan could no longer hold back: “Jiang Jian, fifty thousand Alliance Coins—just thrown away?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had money, but he didn’t waste it recklessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifty thousand Alliance Coins was a fortune for an ordinary student at Shencui University.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian touched the hilt of the sword inside his black cloth bundle and asked instead: “How much of the refined iron have you sold?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the mention of refined iron,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Xuan perked up: “Last time I sold three pieces for you. I also sold some for Shan Ye and Liu Tiezhu. If anyone else wants it, I’ll sell yours first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian nodded slightly: “No rush.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the clerk arrived, panting, carrying a large box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The box was slammed onto the steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One hundred pets, all packed and ready.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clerk caught his breath, pulled out a wristband, and handed it to Jiang Jian: \"This is the Spirit-Blocking Ring—it controls them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian took the box, weighed it in his hand, and said: “Good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his wrist and swiped across the payment panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His identity device immediately chimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your purchase: 50,000 Alliance Coins.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your balance: 487,609 Alliance Coins.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shenque Qi surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian lifted the box and walked out: “Let’s go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Xuan followed beside him, full of questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he knew better than to press—Jiang Jian wouldn’t answer if he didn’t want to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before a large airship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Ye leaned against the window, gazing at the girl seated inside: “Yinyin, honestly—do you really have no feelings for Jiang Jian?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yinyin sighed, brushing her hair back: “Stop watching so many short dramas. You’re obsessed now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Ye blinked: “It’s all Shiluohua’s fault. That day at dinner, I heard her blasting an ad, got curious, watched it—and now I’m hooked.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yinyin said seriously: “I agreed to join your study squad to focus on cultivation and complete tasks together. Stop playing matchmaker.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Ye nodded: “Next week, during the study task, let’s all practice working together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke, the cabin door opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian and Shi Xuan entered the cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu leaned against his seat, glanced at Jiang Jian’s box, and narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Ye asked bluntly: “Jiang Jian, what pets did you buy? Not those, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian said softly: “Which ones?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I mean…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Ye hesitated: “You know… those.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yinyin said: “Jiang Jian is definitely not that kind of person.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Xuan, Liu Tiezhu, and Shan Ye all turned to look at Yinyin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cabin’s atmosphere grew strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few seconds of silence,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yinyin frowned: “Why are you all staring at me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiang Jian’s grades are excellent—how could he possibly harm his spiritual essence just for pleasure? It’s unthinkable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Ye: “You’re absolutely right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cabin door closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian sat down with the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu stood up, cleared his throat, and turned to Yinyin: “Yinyin, since you’ve joined the study squad, tell us your talent—we should know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yinyin responded, stood, and walked to the window: “My talent is Level 3 Body: Flowing Wind, Returning Snow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It can dissolve into snow within a short time, then reassemble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By heavily activating the Shenque qi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In an instant, it can shift dozens of meters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Yin adjusted her skirt and turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her slender frame suddenly dispersed, fine snowflakes drifting down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl had already appeared at the far end of the cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1155,"2026-06-20T01:21:34.271Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","aa63dc9b8f9bd2e987bcc1f9233c28ce7237235cc18f346554500eac7078ceb4","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-69","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-67",306,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fascending-to-divinity-cover.jpg"]