[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-dao-lord-of-shennong":3,"chapter-dao-lord-of-shennong-dao-lord-of-shennong-chapter-52":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Shennong Dao Lord",{"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},2219261,3971,"Chapter 52: Fourth Stage of Qi Gathering, Receiving Magic Again!","dao-lord-of-shennong-chapter-52",52,"\u003Cp>[Qi Gathering Third Stage: 9999\u002F10000]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the Heavenly Origin Pear tree, Zhao Xing sat cross-legged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Origin energy flowed around his body, and the star-cloud-like vortex in his dantian spun faster and faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, his origin energy had reached the limit of the third stage of Qi Gathering, lacking only the last bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this last bit was not just a matter of quantity, but the key to triggering a qualitative change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Chen Shijie intended to turn and go inside, because entering the body for Qi Gathering and breaking through a level required a lot of time; this was to let every inch of flesh and blood in the whole body adapt to the new level of origin energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the last step of change would take an hour or two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped his right foot into the study, and before his left foot could be lifted, Zhao Xing opened his eyes and stood up from under the Heavenly Origin Pear tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm? Failed?\" Chen Shijie sensed the movement, turned around, and frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing Zhao Xing's blood and energy were sufficient and his spirit was vigorous, it didn't look like a failure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he cast the [Five Elements Object Observation] spell and looked at Zhao Xing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Five elements balanced, Yin and Yang appropriate, a level higher than before. This is the breakthrough completed. With such speed, this brat's bone quality is extraordinary.\" Chen Shijie was somewhat pleasantly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He originally thought Zhao Xing's comprehension in magic was quite high, but his bone quality was just average, but now it seemed this view was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His bone quality, looking at Nanyang Prefecture, is also of upper-middle standard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as his Qi-Luck isn't too bad, there will be no problem reaching the eighth rank within five years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If his Qi-Luck is too bad, like my 'bumpy journey' in the past, I don't know how many trials he will have to go through. Not everyone can be as kind-hearted as the General to help me change my luck.\" Chen Shijie recalled the past, feeling quite emotional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is Master thinking about?\" Suddenly, a voice pulled Chen Shijie's thoughts back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that you have broken through, I am thinking about how to punish you.\" Chen Shijie snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to punish me, why not punish all crimes together? Brother Shen and I will pick a few more pears first.\" Zhao Xing said with a grin, and picked a few more pears with his backhand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Zhui was dumbfounded. Brother Zhao, you really dare to say and dare to do!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chen Shijie just happened to like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He came from the military and was only in his thirties; he wasn't that kind of old-fashioned person. If Zhao Xing were respectful and polite to him, he wouldn't like it instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now like this, Chen Shijie felt like he was facing a naughty younger brother at home acting spoiled, and he quite liked this feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your skin is thick. After taking the pears, get out of here quickly; I don't want to see you again today.\" Chen Shijie laughed and scolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I'll come again tomorrow. Farewell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until he walked far away from the Chen residence, Shen Zhui, who was holding two pears in his arms, still hadn't come back to his senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Zhao, you... are surnamed Zhao?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't that nonsense, Brother Shen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you really not surnamed Chen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why, do I look like Chen Shijie?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Zhui examined him for two glances and nodded: \"A little.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xing smiled, wiped the pear, and took a bite: \"You might as well say I look like this pear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Zhui thought about it and it didn't look like it either. Chen Shijie's face was slightly square, his eyebrow lines were lighter, and his nose and eyes were smaller. His appearance was truly not outstanding, but his skin was white, a common fair complexion in Xishan Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xing had thick eyebrows and big eyes, a high nose bridge, and distinct facial lines. He was also much taller than Chen Shijie. If his skin wasn't wheat-colored, he could be called a handsome young master, but the healthy wheat color made him look much more sunny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their temperaments were also different. Chen Shijie had a kind of perseverance tempered by experience, while Zhao Xing had a kind of relaxation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Shen Zhui couldn't help but feel a little envious: \"Is the relationship between superiors and subordinates in your Office of Agriculture always so harmonious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why, is your relationship with Martial Officer Wang Long not harmonious?\" Zhao Xing asked back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not it.\" Shen Zhui shook his head. \"Master Wang is very good to me, just relatively strict and not prone to smiling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xing had no intention of explaining his relationship with Chen Shijie further. After passing through the Mansion Gate Street, he said goodbye to Shen Zhui: \"Brother Shen, I have broken through to the fourth stage of Qi Gathering and want to go to the Temple to learn new magic. See you at the Chen residence tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Zhui put the pears in his arms, freed his hands to cup them, and said goodbye: \"See you tomorrow, Brother Zhao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old rule: apply at the Office of Agriculture, get approval from the County Office, and then go to the Temple to receive magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Wen naturally approved it quickly, because he knew that although Zhao Xing's progress was fast, his foundation was solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four seasonal spells for an agricultural official to settle down and establish a career—Moving Clouds, Spreading Rain, Striking Thunder, and Raising Wind—Zhao Xing had already reached the ninth turn, seventh turn, seventh turn, and eighth turn respectively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xing couldn't compare to an old agricultural official like Xue Wen who could perform 'Three-Foot Heavenly Thunder' and 'Moving Clouds in the Palm'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his control over these spells was already no worse than some newly ranked agricultural officials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Wen naturally had nothing to worry about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he arrived at the County Office, there were quite a few people handling business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The waiting hall was full of people coming and going, almost without a place to stand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Strange, why are there so many people today.\" Zhao Xing was a bit puzzled, but still lined up at the end of the queue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After waiting for a while, he suddenly saw someone walk to his side, and it was an old acquaintance, Pang Fei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Zhao, come over here to talk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\" Zhao Xing stopped queuing and followed Pang Fei directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pang Fei took him directly into a small guest room next to the waiting hall, and then asked: \"Brother Zhao, what documents need to be signed and replied to? Just hand them to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Pang, is this convenient?\" Zhao Xing thought to himself, wasn't this clearly cutting the line?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pang Fei laughed lightly: \"Brother Zhao's affairs are handled as special cases; this was also instructed by the County Magistrate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Zhao Xing got three consecutive A-plus grades, he had a name in the County Magistrate's heart, and Pang Fei had become Zhao Xing's 'exclusive customer service'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others had to queue for approval, but Zhao Xing could cut the line directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry to trouble you, Brother Pang.\" Zhao Xing handed over the document and asked casually, \"Brother Pang, why are there so many people coming to the County Office to handle business today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not just today, it's been very busy these past few days.\" Pang Fei said, \"The Autumn Equinox Mountain Opening at East Lake Mountain is imminent, and there are more people coming to buy treasures and learn new magic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that's it.\" Zhao Xing suddenly realized. The Autumn Equinox Mountain Opening could be called a major event in Gucheng, and even people from Nanyang Prefecture would rush over to join in the fun. He had been studying hard recently and had forgotten that the Autumn Equinox was coming soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting the approval from the County Office, he turned and arrived at the Temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, the Temple also had many more people than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the Hall of True Lord Cao Xi, which was now lined up in a long queue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were even tourists whose accents sounded like they were from out of town, worshiping from afar in the square outside the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"True Lord Cao Xi once repaired the Thirteen Canals of Pinghu, spread the Earth-Benefit School's magic 'Earth-Treasury Returning to Origin', and set up the Returning-to-Origin Water Wheel, making the origin energy more and more condensed, turning water disasters into blessings. That small mountain at East Lake also became higher and higher, eventually becoming a famous spiritual mountain far and near.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With the mountain opening on the Autumn Equinox soon, I don't know who will be able to obtain the spiritual beauty of the mountain...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xing waited for a long time and found that there were too many people in the Hall of True Lord Cao Xi, and the queue didn't look like it was going to move at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, it's just receiving entry-level magic; worshiping anyone is about the same.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xing changed places and came to the Hall of All Saints, which had a larger capacity. ===== CHAPTER 53 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1548,"2026-06-17T15:11:26.542Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","6a3323a9dc69bcae6af4a5b583e2bc8bce45c503928ee4f912993d258a2fbd6c","dao-lord-of-shennong-chapter-53","dao-lord-of-shennong-chapter-51",666,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fshennong-dao-lord-cover.jpg"]