[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ascending-to-the-jade-palace":3,"chapter-ascending-to-the-jade-palace-ascending-to-the-jade-palace-chapter-44":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Ascending to the Jade Palace",{"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},2320506,4538,"Chapter 44: Good, Wang Yuluo—what a perfect name!","ascending-to-the-jade-palace-chapter-44",44,"\u003Cp>At midnight, after the group had stopped for the fifth time to rest, Hongmei finally found his chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had taken lodging in a mundane town, and Hongmei shared a room with Yulou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan was kept close by Wang Rongsheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yulou slept deeply—he was utterly exhausted from all the traveling these past days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Yulou’s peaceful sleep, Hongmei plotted in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First kill Yulou, then use a secret technique to conceal his form, strike with full force to kill Wang Rongsheng, and after that, only Yuan the fool remains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan has a Hundred-Li Free-Flight Talisman, but Hongmei was confident he could kill him quickly before he escaped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After killing these three, he would rush back to Qingxi Fang and flee far away with Zhong Ningyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wunan cultivation world is vast; even if the Wang Clan learned what he had done, finding him would be difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key is, if he cleans up the scene and kills everyone in this town, the Wang Clan will have no evidence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet after much hesitation and calculation, Hongmei still dared not act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wang Clan’s disciples are too cautious—he wasn’t sure whether Wang Rongsheng and Wang Yulou were pretending to deceive him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is Yulou sleeping so soundly because he has some hidden backup?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, he was right: Yulou carried a mid-grade spiritual artifact belt bestowed by the clan chief; its defensive aura would automatically protect its owner—Hongmei’s ambush would be useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the very reason Yulou could sleep so soundly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Rongsheng had even less to fear from Hongmei’s ambush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a vassal immortal clan’s territory nearby, yet Wang Rongsheng chose not to stay there—he picked a mundane town precisely because he had confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wang Clan is an immortal lineage with deep heritage; though Wang Rongsheng’s cultivation base is low, his actual strength is far from insignificant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He usually pretends to be a beginner in Qi Refining, appearing weak, yet he dares to directly sell goods to Gu Shen Sect members—not because he’s bold, but because he’s strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After much deliberation, under immense pressure, Hongmei ultimately dared not move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In extreme torment, Hongmei stared fixedly at Yulou, sitting motionless the entire night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about to reach Foundation Establishment; once he did, everything would change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just endure a little longer! Just endure a little longer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By day, the three continued escorting Hongmei on their journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, Hongmei offered numerous exchange terms, trying to sway Yulou or Wang Rongsheng, but failed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The truth was simple: no matter how good Hongmei’s promises, he was still an outsider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yulou and Yuan had been raised under clan teachings and would not easily trust outsiders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Rongsheng was a seasoned Qi Refiner who could handle matters alone—he would never believe Hongmei’s lies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the group reached three hundred li from Wolong Fang, Wang Rongsheng halted his artifact and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hongmei, ahead lies Xiangshui Beach. Let’s detour.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiangshui Beach was a vast marsh spanning a hundred li, surrounded by mountains; once, it had housed a sixth-rank spiritual item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the sixth-rank spiritual item was removed, Xiangshui Beach’s spiritual energy and veins were shattered, yet traces remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the lingering influence of spiritual energy and veins, Xiangshui Beach occasionally produced spiritual materials and items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, many rogue cultivators and bandit cultivators gathered here, seeking opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha, fine, we’ll detour south.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hongmei smiled agreeably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Rongsheng, a seasoned Qi Refiner, understood Hongmei’s intentions and spoke pointedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The south leads to Wumeng Mountain. Hongmei, I’m familiar with both places—I simply didn’t want to cause trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So choose one: either Wumeng Mountain or Xiangshui Beach. I have no objection.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not wanting to cause trouble did not mean Wang Rongsheng feared trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he conducted business in Wolong Fang and had dealt with many nearby bandit cultivators—they all knew he was from the Wang Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Hongmei knew some bandit cultivators, Wang Rongsheng wasn’t afraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Rongsheng knew that if bandit cultivators had to choose between Hongmei and himself, they’d prefer to aid him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within Hongdengzhao’s territory, the Wang Clan’s name still carried weight!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lineage with a thousand years of heritage, having produced over twenty Foundation Establishment cultivators—do you think this is some lowly gang?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No—if the Wang Clan were lowly, then hardly anyone in this cultivation world would be human!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wang Clan’s caravans could travel freely across Hongdengzhao’s territory under the clan’s name—even places like Shuanglong Mountain could be entered safely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Clan disciples could easily join major Purple Mansion sects and often secured marriage alliances without difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wang Clan’s heritage was extraordinary; the resources Yulou and Yuan received before Foundation Establishment rivaled those given to Immortal Alliance envoys and Immortal Alliance family heirs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, Master Danri’s master, Hongdengzhao’s Mangxiang Patriarch, was preparing to break through to Golden Core—Wang Clan’s status had soared overnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was an established Foundation Establishment immortal clan closely tied to Hongdengzhao—even the Second Elder of the Purple Mansion Gu Clan couldn’t overshadow Clan Chief Wang Xianmao’s prestige!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was Hongmei afraid?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the Wang Clan could truly destroy him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the Wang Clan was so powerful they issued a Hundred-Li Free-Flight Talisman to every Qi Refining clan member!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forget it. We’ll go north. Go north.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hongmei laughed nervously in reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had begun to accept his fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t dared act all night; his hope that bandit cultivators at Xiangshui Beach might help him was merely a final delusion before failure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hongmei didn’t know any bandit cultivators—he was just hoping for luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relying on luck like this was proof of his utter despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go? No need to go!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice of supreme authority rang out, echoing across heaven and earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So loud it reverberated through the entire world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So distant that when Yulou looked toward the distant horizon, he saw nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hongmei immediately recognized who it was—his face turned deathly pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, he finally knew: he was finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few breaths later, Yulou finally saw the arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a pale green aura, resembling a green meteor from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riding a vibrant fruit core brimming with leaves, Wang Xianmao arrived before them in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hovering in midair, he immediately summoned Yulou and Yuan to his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath his feet, the fruit core rapidly grew; spiritual power surged, and over a dozen chains shot out from all angles, sealing off Hongmei’s escape routes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rongsheng, well done. I told you not to forget the messenger pigeons!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hongmei smiled resignedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the Anbei Wang Clan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too cautious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mundane town was over a hundred li from Wolong Fang—exactly the range of a Hundred-Li Free-Flight Talisman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Rongsheng chose to rest there precisely to send a messenger pigeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Transmission talismans have short range, but messenger pigeons can fly a thousand li effortlessly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been foolishly waiting for an opportunity—but he had never had one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Xianmao, let me explain,” Hongmei struggled to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Xianmao waved his hand calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hongmei, you shouldn’t have burned Jin Guang Pavilion—I have some ties with Master Mengbai.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Join the Wang Clan. Otherwise, when Master Mengbai investigates, you won’t escape death.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yulou guessed the Master Mengbai Wang Xianmao mentioned was the Immortal Alliance member behind Jin Guang Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hongmei clenched his teeth and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine. I’ll join the Wang Clan as a guest advisor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still hoped to preserve some dignity, but Wang Xianmao had no intention of granting him any.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Change your name. From now on, you are Wang Yuluo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But don’t you dare misbehave again—you understand?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Wang Xianmao now held proof of Hongmei’s robbery of Jin Guang Pavilion, he intended to exploit it fully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This dog had the audacity to try to kill Yulou and Yuan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re supposed to be their master—what were you thinking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good! Wang Yuluo is a wonderful name—perfect! Thank you, Senior Xianmao!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hongmei grinned excitedly in gratitude to Wang Xianmao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Endure! A true man endures what others cannot, to achieve extraordinary feats!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I endure!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, still calling me ‘senior’? That’s too formal, isn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his shamelessness, Wang Xianmao remained expressionless and pressed further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hongmei, how long can you endure?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Mei fell silent; at this moment, his dignity had been utterly insulted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was at least of the same generation as Wang Rongyuan and Wang Rongwen; now, humiliated like this by Wang Xianmao, he was even expected to call him...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is an unbearable insult!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yulou, what should he call me?” Wang Xianmao looked toward Yulou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master has already agreed to change his name; now we are truly one family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Yulou was not happy, he still respected the clan chief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, from now on, when you see the clan chief, call him Clan Uncle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yuan and I will continue calling you Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ll each use our own terms—no trouble, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>",1463,"2026-06-20T15:48:26.995Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","e7f07085e296d09e9b075839b7353f054087869a44e4e94bdcd07e4ca80c3f39","ascending-to-the-jade-palace-chapter-45","ascending-to-the-jade-palace-chapter-43",243,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fascending-to-the-jade-palace-cover.jpg"]