[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld":3,"chapter-celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-142":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Celestial Master： I Have an Otherworld",{"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},1836640,2442,"Chapter 142 57: Underlying Currents (Part 2)","celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-142",142,"\u003Cp>However...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the midst of extreme emotional highs and lows, disbelief could still resist the Mind Confusion Technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng left behind the disheartened beautiful woman, holding a stack of papers as he went downstairs and quickly disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Night,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No stars, no moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold wind rose without warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shao Yihua tugged his trench coat, walking head down under the dim street lights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reporter Shao?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A timid voice came from the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shao Yihua's eyes shifted slightly, following the voice, walking to a deserted dark alley, far away from the pedestrians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reporter Shao.\" The person was short and thin, curling his body:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This matter is very important, if it is found out that I leaked the information, they… they would definitely kill me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry.\" Shao Yihua lowered his voice, saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one will ever know you told me. I've been doing this for many years, never had any issues, I naturally know my way around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes.\" The other party nodded again, saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After taking such a big risk, once it's exposed, I definitely can't stay at Fuhong anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shao Yihua pondered for a moment before saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't foolish, he could obviously hear the implication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reporter Shao, I'm not a greedy person.\" The counterpart smiled awkwardly, looked around before saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I can't hand it over for free, otherwise taking such a risk wouldn't be worth it, how about you give me sixty thousand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sixty thousand?\" Shao Yihua's eyes widened:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where would I get that much money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then fifty thousand.\" The counterpart extended five fingers:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This news is very important, if you publish it you'll definitely gain fame, by then not to mention fifty thousand, even earning half a million will be easy for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph!\" Shao Yihua sneered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, I won't talk whether what you said is true or false, even if true, I wouldn't dare to openly publish it, that would be courting death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Twenty thousand!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He extended two fingers, grimacing as he twitched his facial muscles:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can only give up to twenty thousand, if you want it, take it, if not… let's not discuss any deals today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\" The person showed reluctance, hesitated for a while then sighed resignedly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Twenty thousand it is. You go get the money, I'll wait here, then we trade, cash for goods, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shao Yihua glanced around:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stand here, don't move, I'll be right back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The counterpart nodded hurriedly, also quite impatient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shao Yihua wrapped in a trench coat returned to the dark alley, took out the freshly acquired twenty thousand bucks, and handed it to the short and thin man before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here's your money, the goods...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice halted, showing doubt:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did you suddenly get taller?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, I got taller.\" A strange voice came from the other's mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shao Yihua's complexion changed dramatically, instinctively turned and ran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A steel pipe swung from the darkness, striking Shao Yihua's back, the immense force knocked him directly to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He screamed in pain, struggling to crawl forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still trying to escape?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several figures emerged from the darkness, one kicked the struggling Shao Yihua back down, others quickly joined in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Punches, kicks, and occasional steel pipe strikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shao Yihua was covered in mud, wailing in pain, unable to get up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Lin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person who just traded with Shao Yihua was among them, approached the leader and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This person is Shao Yihua, he's been investigating the steel plant restructuring, somehow found out about your covert steel trading activities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then he came to me, but doesn't know that I wouldn't betray Brother Lin?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Lin scoffed at the words, kicked Shao Yihua once again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some people just don't cherish a good life, must seek trouble for themselves. My business, you dare meddle?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bro.\" Someone handed over the twenty thousand bucks:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unexpected bounty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\" Brother Lin weighed the money, casually split half to the man who betrayed Shao Yihua:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Brother Lin, thank you, Brother Lin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man was overjoyed, accepting the money with endless gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's what you deserve.\" Brother Lin waved his hand, saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With the remaining money head to Pai Street, today I'll treat, order drinks, girls as you like, if money isn't enough, charge to my tab.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Lin, you're generous!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several people brimmed with joy, shouted excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for you...\" Brother Lin lowered his head, looking at Shao Yihua on the ground, fierce in expression:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dared to investigate me, you're seeking death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huff...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seized a steel pipe from a companion, gritting his teeth, swung at Shao Yihua's arm, this time, showing no mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it landed, best case a fracture, worst case a broken arm, in that scenario, he'd use only one hand for the rest of his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the steel pipe about to fall, Shao Yihua's eyes widened in horror, suddenly a black gleam shot from the darkness, hitting the pipe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clang...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clash sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Lin staggered back, a few steps, the black gleam settled, merely a small stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face changed, shouted loudly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who's meddling with my business?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Swish!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A piece of rebar shot from the darkness, this time aimed at Brother Lin's shoulder, with immense force, pierced through muscle tissue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even dragged him a few meters back before heavily landing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ghastly scream emitted from Brother Lin's once dominant mouth, the pierced shoulder rebar soaked with blood.\u003C\u002Fp>",925,"2026-06-09T06:29:55.937Z",1,"novelbin.me","7e8f27ae3957a152f10a3b1c29cb2142c109232b61515878c04c4bb5308bbab6","celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-143","celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-141",488,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcelestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-cover.jpg"]