[{"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-57":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},1836460,2442,"Chapter 57 - 13: The Gathering","celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-57",57,"\u003Cp>The bath barrel that could hold three people and weighed several hundred pounds was lifted by the petite Du Qiaoyun with both hands and steadily placed on the fire bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of strength left Fang Zheng in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Women are born weak and have a clear disadvantage compared to men in terms of strength, but this certainly doesn’t include martial artists who have cultivated the transformation of Qi and blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same level, women are still not as strong as men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water was placed in the barrel, wood was burned underneath, and Du Qiaoyun added certain herbs in a specific order. After finishing everything, she lightly clapped her hands:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Fang, you can undress and go in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh...\" Fang Zheng’s expression turned peculiar:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t this somewhat inconvenient?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jianghu folks don’t fuss about minor details.\" Du Qiaoyun’s face flushed, forced herself to remain calm, and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll turn my back, but during the medicine bath, I need to watch the heat closely and add herbs on schedule. I can’t leave, or else it’ll be all for nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before, it was always done by my senior apprentice brothers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon saying this, her eyes became slightly sour, and she hurriedly turned her back to prevent her tears from being seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman didn’t mind, so naturally, as a man, he couldn’t shy away. He nodded and began undressing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he entered the barrel, the warm flow of water submerged his body, with a numb tingling sensation surfacing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It may feel a bit uncomfortable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Qiaoyun turned around and explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the opening of the bone marrow, the medicine’s potency must penetrate inside, which inevitably brings some pain. Young Master Fang, endure it for a while until your body adapts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\" Fang Zheng’s facial muscles twisted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Du, this medicine bath shouldn’t be used frequently, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Qiaoyun nodded, adding more firewood as she spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Medicine is three parts poison; moreover, opening the bone marrow requires at least seven days before starting a second round. Otherwise, it might harm the body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Medicine can ultimately only serve as a supplement. If you want the power to reach the marrow, it still depends on oneself. Young Master Fang, why not try manipulating the force?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng understood and assumed the Three-Body Form inside the bath barrel, channeling his Qi and blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stimulated by the Great Medicine, the circulation of Qi and blood noticeably accelerated, and the power became clearer, even vaguely perceiving the ’bone force.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the medicine’s potency intensified, the numb tingling sensation faded, replaced by a feeling akin to needle pricks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless fine needles pierced the flesh and headed straight for the depths of the bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Fang Zheng had endured much hardship, this moment was somewhat unbearable, causing him to let out a dull groan while continuously circulating his power to try distracting himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time slowly passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Qiaoyun occasionally added herbs to the bath barrel, and the room’s temperature steadily rose, eventually soaking through her clothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing little to begin with for boiling water, the clothes clung to her body, almost revealing her slender figure, creating a misty beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng’s gaze inadvertently swept past, a heat rising in his heart, prompting him to steady his spirit to avoid showing any strange expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Fang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Qiaoyun also realized her current state was somewhat unseemly, so she changed the subject:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When do you plan to come for the medicine bath next?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm...\" Fang Zheng’s face showed contemplation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about a week later? But I might be going away soon, probably won’t return to Gu’an County until about a month later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The modern world is his life’s focus, and with New Year’s approaching, there’s much to handle even without his uncle around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s unlikely to return to the Otherworld in the short term.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Qiaoyun’s expression changed, having hoped to continue extracting money from Fang Zheng, especially as she urgently needed money now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fang... Young Master Fang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tightly pressing her lips, she softly asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could I borrow some money from you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, I’ll definitely pay it back later, or we could consider it an advance payment for future medicine baths and training sessions. What do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm...\" Fang Zheng’s face showed contemplation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh...\" Du Qiaoyun clutched her clothing’s hem and softly spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three hundred taels.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Square Porcelain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Dandan took out a small notebook and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, during your absence, there were thirteen phone calls, from Elder Lu, Wen Lei, Boss Chen...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Lu mentioned that a jade merchant would visit the day after tomorrow and would like to see your jade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wen Lei didn’t mention much, only said to call her back when you have time. She also joked about your company being small but having a dedicated secretary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, her voice paused briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The work she’s doing now indeed resembles that of a secretary, answering calls, registering, reporting, but her actual sales performance has made no progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While rotating his body in front of the dressing mirror, Fang Zheng casually asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do you find this outfit of mine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very nice.\" Wan Dandan’s tone carried admiration:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s like ancient clothing but somewhat different, combining the advantages of fashion and retro style. Boss, where did you get it from?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a purple long robe featuring wide sleeves, right lapel, and a fitted waist, with both an antique and elegant feel, yet fitting and not cumbersome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The embroidery was simple, elegant, and exuded noble charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Custom-made at Sun’s Cloth Shop.\" Fang Zheng raised his head, seeing Wan Dandan’s eager face, he said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not available for purchase.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I figured.\" Wan Dandan pouted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if it’s available, I doubt I’d be able to afford it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng chuckled lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This garment was crafted by top artisans of the Sun Family, entirely handmade, with materials specially processed, indeed extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key is...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It can be used in both worlds without needing to change into ancient attire for the Otherworld.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone named Xing Guantao called, inviting the boss to attend the latest ceramics exhibition in Qu City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Dandan continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s today; are you going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng halted his movements:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you drive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then be my driver for a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vroom...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountain-branded pickup truck sped along the road, with Wan Dandan struggling a bit with shifting gears and accelerating, causing the speed to jitter and making her unable to resist complaining:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, why are you still driving this kind of vehicle?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pickup!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manual transmission?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such outdated stuff!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh...\" Fang Zheng laughed awkwardly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll change it soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Changing the vehicle was something he’s mentioned several times, but each time it ended in nothing, especially after experiencing relationship failures, he lost interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Dandan sighed in resignation and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s the point of this ceramics exhibition?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Showcasing the latest ceramic technology, promoting Qu City’s porcelain culture, but it’s held on a small scale, thus not well-known.\" Fang Zheng replied:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The attendees are all experts in the ceramics industry. In this business, meeting friends or establishing business contacts is a must.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s like a ceramics merchants’ gathering.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The formal porcelain exhibition happens annually at the start of the year. This smaller event serves as a preview, primarily for maintaining relationships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qu City has been famous for porcelain since ancient times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ceramics merchants may not make much money, but their presence touches upon all aspects of Qu City life. Having good relations with them offers many conveniences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If ill,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You could be referred to the best medical services.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For children’s schooling,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You could have pathways into the city’s top schools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such and such...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This network of interwoven relationships, an interest community, turns into common parlance for powerbrokers, elite figures, or even leaders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The benefits of joining this group aren’t immediately useful for Fang Zheng, but he aims to be a great businessman and tycoon, so attending similar gatherings will definitely become routine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Dandan seemed half understanding:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does it mean there are many beautiful ceramics there? Can pictures be taken?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Fang Zheng nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just don’t touch things randomly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time they arrived, the event had already started, but the renowned Xing Guantao personally came to greet them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Fang, I thought you wouldn’t make it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could I not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng smiled and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just haven’t been in Qu City recently and heard the news somewhat late. Hopefully, the other bosses haven’t left yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They haven’t!\" Xing Guantao shook his head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hearing that Boss Fang would come, who else would dare leave?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s head upstairs to talk. This ’Thunder Walking Red Porcelain’ that Boss Fang brought is outstanding, especially its glaze.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1454,"2026-06-09T06:29:55.937Z",1,"novelbin.me","ad10e4a5f393c31da43c4c39bdd10dc1818d12c625423b28550da01c43548861","celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-252","celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-4",488,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcelestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-cover.jpg"]