[{"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-174":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},1836422,2442,"Chapter 174 67: Truth Serum (3)","celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-174",174,"\u003Cp>Even though Shen Ji has had quite a bit of contact with them, he still instinctively wanted to step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiao Gu grinned, revealing a mouth full of yellow teeth. He reached out to grab the chicken feet and pig bones on the table, then took out a roast chicken and placed it on the table:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Care for some?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\" Shen Ji forced a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You all go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we won't stand on ceremony.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beggars really didn't hold back, tearing at the roast chicken, and in a few bites, it was torn to pieces, greasy oil smeared all over their mouths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Burp...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them burped with satisfaction:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Comfortable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Jiao.\" Shen Ji took some silver notes out of his pocket and handed them over:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is part of today's gain, totaling eight hundred taels of silver. These are the Celestial Master Dao's silver notes, usable anywhere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiao Gu pursed his lips, grabbed the silver notes, and quickly tucked them into his pocket, seemingly indifferent to the eight hundred taels, only saying flatly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good job.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Recruiting so many under your banner, kid, you've got some skills. Plus, with the Beggar Gang, you're quite a force in Gu'an County.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You flatter me.\" Shen Ji bowed his head and whispered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But there are still some families unwilling to send people or money. What should we do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let them go to hell.\" Jiao Gu grinned:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch the situation; Gu'an County will be in chaos for at least another month. The White Lotus Sect people are crazy, wipe out a few families, and they'll learn fear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Shen Ji's worried face, he chuckled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The environment has changed. In the coming month, it's survival of the fittest. Adapt as soon as possible. Now tell me, which families haven't paid?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three streets, nine families in total haven't contributed money or men.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some of those families really don't have much property...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\" Jiao Gu touched his chin with his greasy hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about targeting a few families first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where rich folks live, raiding any one of them might yield more than eight hundred taels, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not appropriate.\" Shen Ji's expression changed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too deliberate; it could arouse suspicion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then hit those who paid along with those who didn't. That way, no one misunderstands.\" Jiao Gu snorted coldly and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who's the richest among these streets?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well...\" Shen Ji thought for a moment, then said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Mi Family, the Zhang Family, and... the Fang Mansion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Jiao, if we do such things, we should avoid the one named Zhuang. He's a bit... stubborn. If he finds out, it might ruin our plans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha...\" One beggar in the room laughed upon hearing this:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shopkeeper Shen, you're too cautious. Look at Zhuang Yifang, acting all high and mighty. Would he even deign to interact with us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wherever we go, he stays far away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's a noble family's young master, not walking the same path as us beggars.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Ji bowed his head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was overthinking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Modern society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hospital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng, carrying a fruit basket, walked familiarly to the ward. He pushed open the door, and upon seeing the people inside, he momentarily paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His nominal senior brother Zhou Ping and his daughter Zhou Qingqing were also there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Ziran lay on the bed, smiling as he saw Fang Zheng:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is the company not busy today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing major, I came to check in.\" Fang Zheng placed the fruit basket down and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How's Master feeling these days?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Much better.\" Guo Ziran gestured for Zhou Qingqing to raise the bed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is an old problem, just needs a check-up, no need to book such expensive hospital rooms. I hear it costs several tens of thousands per day?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry about the money.\" Fang Zheng shook his head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Getting in good health is what matters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem...\" Zhou Ping coughed dryly a couple of times:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Later, send me the bill. I'm also Master's disciple; whatever the expense, we'll split it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah.\" Guo Ziran waved him off:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much do you earn in a month? No need to compete with Fang Zheng over this. I'm lucky in my old age to have such a wealthy disciple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A good place for nourishing the body!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying that, he stretched comfortably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly.\" Fang Zheng said expressionlessly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's just tens of thousands of yuan; Chief Zhou doesn't need to be polite with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, Senior Brother, you are the Chief of the Public Security Bureau. You hold a significant position. Why can't you even arrange for a special care ward for Master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Ping opened his mouth, clenched his fingers tightly, and had no reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My father is honest; naturally, he cannot compete with some who are more business-savvy.\" Zhou Qingqing's voice was filled with indignation, and seeing Fang Zheng look over, her heart skipped a beat. Hurriedly, she picked up a peeled apple and placed it by Guo Ziran's mouth to ingratiate:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandmaster, have some fruit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha...\" Guo Ziran laughed heartily:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll go get some water.\" Zhou Ping, feeling uneasy, found an excuse and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fang Zheng.\" Guo Ziran turned his head, advising:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't take your senior brother too seriously. He's just a bit stubborn. Knowing his nature, give way to him in everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master.\" Fang Zheng sighed lightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You truly favor Senior Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never intended to oppose Zhou Ping, but Zhou Ping never intended to spare him. There was simply no way for them to discuss things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Ziran chuckled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his age, he had already come to terms with life and death. What else was there to worry about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let young people's conflicts,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>be resolved by themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them are good kids; this, Guo Ziran confidently believed, except they chose different paths, so a little friction was inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, rest well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting for a while, Fang Zheng stood up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll go ask the doctor about the situation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Ziran nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Fang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doctor Wang was the chief physician at this private hospital, his background adorned with various prestigious honors, yet he was examining seemingly trivial issues now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Guo's overall health is considered good, but he is getting older, so some geriatric issues are inevitable. His physical condition is, after all, not comparable to the young.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Additionally...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He suffered injuries when he was younger, so his back and legs aren't in the best condition. It would be best to have regular check-ups.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Fang Zheng nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll trouble Doctor Wang for the regular check-ups. If possible, have the hospital send a car to pick my master up. If convenient, it would be best to conduct examinations at home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doctor Wang nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the elderly, avoiding travel is naturally best.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way.\" Fang Zheng said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"About what I mentioned a few days ago, Doctor Wang, any progress?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Truth serum?\" Doctor Wang looked up, his eyes flickering, then softly said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some medications in anesthesiology can indeed quickly put someone into a special state of consciousness, but they don't achieve the effect of so-called truth serums.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, most of them are addictive, and if the dosage is incorrect, they can cause irreversible harm to the body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the past, some foreign departments used a few such drugs as truth serums, but the answers might not necessarily be true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem.\" Fang Zheng smiled slightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just give me a few samples.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inducing a special state of consciousness?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's enough!\u003C\u002Fp>",1242,"2026-06-09T06:29:55.938Z",1,"novelbin.me","f2d57bf644557d87f20aa8da1fd45285d328ffc8fb641dfcf68b790a480b0922","celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-175","celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-173",488,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcelestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-cover.jpg"]