[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-beyond-the-passage-of-time":3,"chapter-beyond-the-passage-of-time-beyond-the-passage-of-time-chapter-95":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Beyond the Passage of Time",{"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},2344535,4583,"Chapter 95: Gu Muqing","beyond-the-passage-of-time-chapter-95",95,"\u003Cp>More than half a day passed in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the bright moon reappeared in the firmament, the tranquil sea gradually fell into slumber, and the starlight scattered across the earth, draping a mysterious veil over the bay of Seven Blood Eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking from afar, the seven mountain peaks standing upon the earth, along with the seven colossal, blood-colored eyes atop them, seemed both like guardians and a deterrent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What they guarded was the prosperity of Seven Blood Eyes, making commoners yearn to come, willing to come, to create their own value here, and to provide massive amounts of residency fees, allowing the industry of Seven Blood Eyes to generate continuous profit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What they deterred was the outside world, ensuring that foreign races and those with ill intent dared not provoke them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the cruelty toward disciples within, that was to raise insects, to raise wolves capable of surviving in a chaotic world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because only such wolves were worthy of truly joining Seven Blood Eyes and enjoying the right to distribute the benefits of Seven Blood Eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing now understood the rules of Seven Blood Eyes completely; he gazed at the harbor ahead, slowed the speed of his flying boat, and gradually entered the port.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the sea surface, the magic boats of Seven Blood Eyes disciples floated scattered about, and beams of intense light from the lighthouses swept across all directions, causing the moonlit, rippling seawater to appear dazzling for an instant as the lighthouse rays passed over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until one of the lighthouse beams landed outside the sea gate of the 79th Port, pausing on a flying boat that looked quite thin and on the verge of falling apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light quickly converged in front of Xu Qing, who was standing there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intense light was blinding; Xu Qing narrowed his eyes, raised a hand to cover them, and took out his token.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft glow emanated from the token, and as if an invisible formation had swept over to confirm Xu Qing's identity, the gate of the 79th Port ahead soon slowly opened a small door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beam of light on Xu Qing shifted away at this moment, causing the world before his eyes to turn pitch black for a heartbeat, but it soon returned to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his flying boat followed through the small door into the harbor, the familiar shore breeze blew in with its familiar scent, lifting Xu Qing's hair; he looked at the harbor before him and let out a soft sigh of relief in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of anything else, even if the environment within the main city of Seven Blood Eyes was harsh and cruel, it was ultimately better than being out on the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, here, the enemies encountered by disciples at the foot of the mountains would not exceed their own cultivation base by a major realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back at last,\" Xu Qing murmured, steering the flying boat straight toward his berth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His late-night return also drew the attention of some disciples in the 79th Port.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it had been someone else, they might have just taken a glance and left it at that, but upon noticing it was Xu Qing, many disciples walked out of their magic boats one after another to cup their hands in greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing's previous breakthrough and the appearance of the Forbidden Sea Dragon Whale had already made him quite famous within this 79th Port.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As these disciples who walked out of their magic boats swept their gazes over Xu Qing, they also noticed his dilapidated flying boat and understood in their hearts that the other party had encountered great danger on the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, most disciples at the foot of the mountains knew their place and understood that one should not ask what shouldn't be asked, so they all pretended not to see the damage to Xu Qing's flying boat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the greetings of his fellow disciples, Xu Qing cupped his hands in return, and until his flying boat reached the berth, Xu Qing looked around, walked into the cabin, and sat cross-legged in meditation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he had done before he went out to sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the closing of his eyes, Xu Qing's heart also completely calmed down from the previous slaughter, but his vigilance was already carved into his soul; especially now that he was returning fully loaded, although it was highly probable that with his current fame, no one would dare to come and rob him, the necessary caution was still required.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, regarding the poison powder, Xu Qing sprinkled a larger amount around the berth, both in the water and on the shore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Xu Qing did not forget that before he left, he had killed that youth of the Mermaid race, and the other party had protectors within the port.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wonder how the matter of that dead fish is going now,\" Xu Qing pondered, not going to ask others, but instead continuing to breathe and practice with vigilance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A night passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, the weather was fine and the sun was bright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The morning light seemed to transform into a graceful and elegant woman, walking gently along, scattering her tenderness all the way, calling for the awakening of all living things, and dispelling the chill of the night from the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the light fell into the cabin, Xu Qing opened his eyes, walked out, and gazed at the harbor area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What entered Xu Qing's eyes was the familiar world, the familiar light, the familiar figures, and everything familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was the patrolling disciples, the fellow disciples who had risen early, or the bustling of commoners and the fragrance of food drifting in the wind, all put Xu Qing in a very good mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't pay attention to the tattered state of his Daoist robe; he leaped off the flying boat, and after putting it away, he first went to the breakfast stall he used to visit every day, and under the enthusiastic greeting of the shopkeeper, he ate a full meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for his somewhat tattered Daoist robe, the shopkeeper glanced at it and didn't pay it any mind; he had seen many similar cases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The familiar taste made Xu Qing eat double his usual portion this time. After paying the bill and leaving, he did not immediately head to the Homicide Department to report his return, but instead went to the main city's Disciples Management Office, where he bought a new set of Daoist robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After changing into them, Xu Qing thought for a moment and walked toward the location of Zhang San's Transportation Department. He felt the flying boat could still be used if repaired, and as for the magic boat... that would need to be re-refined, but thinking of his harvest, Xu Qing felt that re-refining it was no big deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, I took advantage of Senior Brother Zhang San last time; I need to make up for it this time,\" Xu Qing touched his pocket and walked quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, at the moment when the sunlight was thick, Xu Qing saw the Transportation Department from afar, and he also saw that besides the personnel of the Transportation Department itself, there were some very unfamiliar disciples inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These seven or eight disciples were all women, each with a graceful figure; even their Daoist robes could hardly conceal much, appearing curvaceous and very beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their appearances were equally lovely, possessing a unique alchemy temperament belonging to the Second Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all disciples of the Second Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, among them, there was also a core disciple being surrounded; she wore a light orange Daoist robe, which was particularly conspicuous among the many disciples, and her own appearance was the same—transcendent and refined, with a face that shone, truly a stunning beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was sixteen or seventeen years old, with a slender figure, clarity between her brows, a face full of spiritual charm, and a body full of elegance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed this woman was usually very gentle, so although she was surrounded, she had no sense of superiority as a core disciple; she stood there quietly, looking very refined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing's gaze swept over, and he walked slowly closer, seeing Zhang San surrounded by these Second Peak disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to those Second Peak disciples with outstanding looks, Zhang San, who was squatting on a sandbag and rubbing his hands, was plain-looking, and his old-farmer-like appearance looked very simple and honest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon Xu Qing's arrival, Zhang San saw him immediately; he greeted Xu Qing and then patted his own chest toward the Second Peak disciples beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, there will be no problem this time. When I, Old Zhang, go out to sea, all the tribes will generally give me some face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing that Zhang San seemed to be discussing business, Xu Qing did not disturb him, but walked to a dark corner nearby and waited silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the shadows, Xu Qing, in his gray Daoist robe, had a handsome face and a seemingly gentle expression, but the dark corner where he stood formed a sharp contrast with the sunlight outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking from the sunlight, one would see that the gentleness on Xu Qing's face seemed to be just a mask, and beneath that mask was an indifferent expression that merged with the shadows, faintly possessing a coldness that kept people at a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, amidst his black hair cascading like a waterfall and set off by his tall, straight figure, a unique temperament formed upon Xu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This also attracted the attention of the Second Peak disciples, and most of their beautiful eyes swept over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing's expression remained as usual; he didn't pay attention to this and waited silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, Zhang San finished talking with those Second Peak disciples and walked quickly to Xu Qing, speaking with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You kid finally came back. How was the harvest from your trip this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad,\" Xu Qing said, looking at Zhang San with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as there's a harvest, that's fine. Did you see them? Those Second Peak disciples,\" Zhang San said with pride, gesturing with his chin toward the group of Second Peak disciples who were about to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you see the prettiest girl among them? That is the core disciple of the Second Peak, Gu Muqing. I don't know how many people's dream Daoist partner she is—cough, she's mine too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are going out to sea for training, and this is a big job. I competed against many fellow disciples in our port to get the qualification to carry them out to sea. Even your Captain didn't manage to compete against me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Zhang San said this, he looked at Xu Qing expectantly, as if wanting to see his envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang San felt a bit depressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I say... Junior Brother Xu Qing, shouldn't you congratulate me? Maybe after this time, I can have a Daoist partner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing thought about it and felt that what the other party said made sense, so he squeezed out an expression of envy and spoke earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang San was speechless and gave up the idea of seeing envy from Xu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I've made it hard for you... You came here this time to have your magic boat inspected, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing put away his expression and took out a piece of sea lizard skin of decent quality from his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother Zhang, I came here today partly to repair my boat, and partly because I hope to add sea lizard skin to make the refined magic boat sturdier.\" Xu Qing had just said this when he suddenly paused and looked up at the Second Peak disciples not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Second Peak disciples were originally about to leave, but at this moment, Gu Muqing, the Second Peak prodigy mentioned by Zhang San, noticed the sea lizard skin Xu Qing had taken out, her footsteps paused, and her eyes brightened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This fellow disciple, is that sea lizard skin in your hand from an eighth-level Qi Condensation beast?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Muqing's voice carried the unique, youthful, and green tone of a young girl, scattering gently and gracefully into the sunlight, blending with the medicinal fragrance on her body, like a whisper or a soft song, making one unknowingly smell something beautiful after hearing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when it reached Xu Qing's ears, Xu Qing's brows furrowed slightly; he instinctively put the lizard skin away and looked at Gu Muqing's neck with vigilance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, his heart was full of caution, and he reminded himself not to be careless and take it out directly just because he had harvested a lot of sea lizard skin this time, and because this item could be bought in sect shops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He should have waited until the other party had left before taking it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Muqing also noticed the change in Xu Qing's expression and hurriedly walked over to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to refine a type of elixir that requires a large amount of sea lizard skin, and the better the quality, the better. I have bought all of it in the city, and that is the reason for this trip out, but I don't know if the harvest will be enough, so if you have any left over, I am willing to buy it at a high price.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Gu Muqing looked at Xu Qing; her clear, bright pupils, curved willow eyebrows, and long eyelashes trembled slightly, breeding a deep sense of expectation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing pondered; it wasn't impossible to sell it to her, but he first had to consider whether it was enough for his own magic boat's upgrade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang San, standing to the side, was stunned. He stood between the two, looking at Xu Qing, who was thinking seriously, and then at Gu Muqing, who was staring fixedly, and he suddenly felt that his plan for going to sea this time seemed to be going awry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even faintly, he had a feeling that he was standing here and seemed quite redundant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Zhang San coughed, just about to speak, but Gu Muqing, who was gazing at Xu Qing's face at this moment, suddenly thought of something, and her eyes brightened again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember now, you are Xu Qing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two chapters, 8000 words~~~\u003C\u002Fp>",2402,"2026-06-21T00:45:15.441Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","0ca0f58702a5b5e0ec6dfe2f2e61dc5ac40068e39ae24084d6185dfb8cf0b311","beyond-the-passage-of-time-chapter-96","beyond-the-passage-of-time-chapter-94",998,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeyond-the-passage-of-time-cover.jpg"]