[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-cluster-artillery-shattering-the-immortals":3,"chapter-cluster-artillery-shattering-the-immortals-cluster-artillery-shattering-the-immortals-chapter-22":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Cluster Artillery: Shattering the Immortals",{"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},2342033,4578,"Chapter 22: Morning Sun","cluster-artillery-shattering-the-immortals-chapter-22",22,"\u003Cp>At the door, two figures—one tall, one short—stood locked in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A stranger?” Jiang Chaoyang’s face flushed crimson, then pale. “I’m your father! Your legal guardian!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Some right, some wrong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Biologically, I am the father—that’s correct.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding said coolly: “According to the court’s ruling, my only legal guardian is Lin Wanyou—my mother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Regardless of that…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There is no ‘regardless’!” Jiang Ding cut him off, frowning. “I’ve heard you married a Qi Refining wealthy woman, had new children, a new family—and you’re about my age.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Happy family, harmonious life—so why are you here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Clang!* A sword’s hum rang from the side. Jiang Ding, who had been meditating with closed eyes, had risen without notice. “Sir, please watch your words.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This novel is originally published, please go to the website to read it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Wanyou, this isn’t right,” Jiang Chaoyang frowned. “We both grew up like this—what boy doesn’t act on impulse?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanyou sneered: “So it’s true. You never move without profit—no morals at all. Did your Qi Refining wealthy wife refuse to buy it for you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the living room, her face turned cold, icy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shut your dog’s mouth!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I hadn’t been young back then, just judging by looks, none of this would’ve happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t cook as usual, nor did she go to her room. She simply sat on the sofa, eyes closed, circulating inner qi through the Yin Lung Meridian, refining and nourishing her meridians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a large sum of money. If obtained, it would undoubtedly accelerate my son’s cultivation progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Impossible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t wasted these years—he’d developed some discernment. This sword art far surpassed his own, even exceeding most Mainland Immortal Sect cultivators who relied primarily on firearms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanyou ignored him, sitting quietly beside Jiang Ding: “Speak. What scent did you catch? What do you want from me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sound of cartoon explosions filled the room—instead, Jiang Yuan’s shrieks and laughter echoed everywhere as she ran barefoot, thumping back and forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yuan snapped: “You lazybones!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanyou looked at her two children and felt little regret for the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chaoyang’s gaze sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re still young—you don’t know how precious an opportunity is. You’ll never encounter another like this…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then leave.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother! Dad!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he promised to return in a year with another Blue Flower Foundation-Establishing Spirit Pill—no matter what, it would be a net gain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too bad, the Jiang and Lin families’ aptitudes…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she had no power—Jiang Ding never listened to her, and she’d never learned to cook, only to buy groceries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yuan’s face darkened too. She turned to Jiang Chaoyang, anger slowly rising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said nothing more, crossed his arms, and leaned against the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding’s gaze turned dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yuan urged: “Brother! Go cook! There’s leftover corn tofu in the fridge—enough for one more person.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But fortunately…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pleaded earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chaoyang said solemnly: “And I’m not using it—I’m getting it for Jiang Jinxian. His martial aptitude is excellent—he’s already reached the peak of Qi Refining. With this Blue Flower Foundation-Establishing Spirit Pill, he’ll surely achieve the Chuyingxiantian ! He’ll definitely pass the Immortal Studies entrance exam!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Wanyou, you’re back?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sister isn’t like him—cold and quiet. She needs companionship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding glanced at the two playing, sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, I truly acted dishonorably—cheated on my wife, then had a child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That damn bastard…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hah…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was stubborn, never willing to give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could make sure she ate and keep the house clean—nothing else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Married? Exaggerated. In modern society, men and women are equal—there’s no such thing as ‘marrying.’” Jiang Chaoyang grinned. “But your coldness? It’s actually quite like mine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian returned his sword to its sheath and fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn’t even broken through Qi Refining before switching paths, eventually attending an ordinary key university. She didn’t understand the *Chu Ying Qi Fei Jue* well at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chaoyang smiled but said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hong Li is just a lone cultivator—she has no access to Qianling University.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hours passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he followed her inside the gate without a trace of fear. “As parents, we must plan for our children’s future—not act on fleeting impulses.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chaoyang fumed: “You’re only just beginning Qi Refining, your aptitude is poor, your academic scores are mediocre, your family background is average—you can’t afford any pills. Where’s your confidence you’ll break through to Chuyingxiantian  in under a year?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There is something.” Jiang Chaoyang’s expression remained calm. “I heard you recently reserved a Blue Flower Foundation-Establishing Spirit Pill at Qianling University’s Immortal Studies department…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t handle this himself—he’d wait for his mother to return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This large sum of money would make his future cultivation path far smoother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanyou said calmly: “I trust my son.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw Jiang Ding’s eyes—something dangerously insane brewed within them, utterly unlike the gaze of a boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chaoyang said seriously: “We’re willing to offer two million ordinary coins, five hundred spirit coins.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his mother worked late every day and had no time; he himself had to train and had no time either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yuan’s voice came from the elevator entrance—she held a tray of eggs and leeks, plus eggplant and red peppers, her eyes bright with surprise as she saw the two men at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding replied coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chaoyang instantly perked up, stepping beside the girl, calling her “Little Yuan” over and over, taking the two bags of vegetables, asking what happened at school today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Wanyou, long time no see.” Jiang Chaoyang’s smile vanished. Jiang Yuan, toy in hand, stood helplessly watching the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanyou refused to speak, looking at him as if he were a madman or fool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanyou’s face was expressionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several minutes of thought, Jiang Ding said seriously: “Purely from the perspective of cultivation, obtaining the Blue Flower Foundation-Establishing Spirit Pill now is best for me—and its benefits far exceed ten times its price.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of love, Lin Wanyou had never told her daughter about Jiang Chaoyang’s past deeds, preserving for her a basic image of a father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ten times the price.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And frankly, his own son—he knew him well. Though extremely diligent, his aptitude was limited; his chances of passing the college entrance exam into Immortal Studies were slim…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dingding…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, this man had extremely high emotional intelligence—he easily won the girl’s favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aptitude’s decent too—you’ve reached Qi Refining already. Stronger than I was at your age.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew perfectly well how vital this Blue Flower Foundation-Establishing Spirit Pill was to her brother, and how much the family had sacrificed for it. Now, some mere playmate wanted to take it? The girl’s face darkened. She snorted and walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She understood this man too well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Moreover, I pledge on Jinxian’s behalf: if he enters Immortal Studies, he will exchange another Blue Flower Foundation-Establishing Spirit Pill for Dingding within a year. This can all be formalized into a legally binding contract under my name, Hong Li’s name, and Jiang Jinxian’s name.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding touched his sword hilt and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chaoyang fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Wanyou…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh my! Little Yuan, it’s been ages!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At eight p.m., Lin Wanyou returned home from work, startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d somehow found a Princess Feifei dress and played house with Jiang Yuan, making her laugh nonstop—even forgetting her usual cartoon time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of reckless fool couldn’t be reasoned with—no point in further communication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chaoyang grinned, then suddenly felt a chill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chaoyang smirked: “I’m just standing in the hallway—no law broken.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanyou’s anger flared higher, yet she hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chaoyang was speechless, unable to comprehend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bullshit! Where’s your confidence?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding rubbed his brow: “Leave—or I’ll call the police. They don’t care about your excuses.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you talking about? What’s going on?” Jiang Chaoyang forced a nervous laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had the girl in high spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chaoyang, playing hide-and-seek, spoke gently—as if it were just another ordinary afternoon from years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanyou looked at Jiang Ding: “Don’t act on impulse. Think carefully. Purely from your cultivation perspective—answer me: will you sell it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mother, I’ve decided to refuse.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanqiu didn’t mince words, holding up her phone’s 110 number to him: “If you don’t want to spend the next few days in jail, get out of my house now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ding made a cold, formal gesture of invitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In that case.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chaoyang looked at her deeply: “Then let it be so for now. If you regret it within three months, the terms remain unchanged.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1427,"2026-06-20T23:34:14.007Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","6d4651438346d6192f511fdc7899f860f0f7170cf79d061c3790aee7e9e59971","cluster-artillery-shattering-the-immortals-chapter-23","cluster-artillery-shattering-the-immortals-chapter-21",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcluster-artillery-shattering-the-immortals-cover.jpg"]