[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-dimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle":3,"chapter-dimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-dimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-chapter-83":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Dimension Park: I Am the Summoning Apostle",{"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},2279100,4458,"Chapter 83: Grand Coordinator","dimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-chapter-83",83,"\u003Cp>After handling it, I received a Common-tier treasure chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing felt a bit embarrassed—he was even giving out treasure chests for bullying noobs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sir, thank you for your assistance,” said Xiong Zhigang, wiping blood from his blade and handing it to his old servant, then bowing to Chu Danqing as he approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need for thanks—it’s merely upholding justice when one sees injustice,” Chu Danqing replied. “It was pure chance—I happened upon two thugs burying gunpowder ahead to blow up the road.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, Xiong Zhigang’s expression shifted slightly—in Taichang, gunpowder was banned from civilian use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention falling into bandit hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph, those corrupt officials in court,” the young man’s face darkened at the mention of gunpowder: “They dare not defend the borders, yet they can be so ruthless against loyal ministers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now they’re even using gunpowder—truly despicable!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough, Mingqian,” Xiong Zhigang quickly silenced him—words could bring disaster—and introduced him: “This is Zhao Mingqian, disciple of Master Qingshuo of Canluo Sect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Xiong Zhigang introduced him, Zhao Mingqian straightened his chest, clearly proud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing likewise introduced himself, giving his alias and persona, adding he was a wandering sorcerer from the countryside heading to the capital to seek his fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re also going to the capital?” Xiong Zhigang was surprised by the coincidence, then added: “Please go ahead of me—if you travel with me, you’ll only invite trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Zhigang knew his own situation—traveling with him meant certain ambushes and assassinations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To be honest, I’d still like to know what’s going on,” Chu Danqing thought a hidden quest might trigger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s merely court politics,” sighed Xiong Zhigang. “Ordinary people can’t even obtain gunpowder, let alone set it up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The so-called leader of Longmen scheming to steal gold I never possessed is a lie—this is really court officials using bandits to kill me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Chu, please leave quickly, lest you be caught in the crossfire,” Xiong Zhigang explained briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Mingqian grew even more indignant and began cursing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his curses, Chu Danqing learned Xiong Zhigang’s background.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was formerly the Grand Coordinator of Pingsu, a man too upright—he offended the Qiutan Faction—and was dismissed under the pretext of Taichang’s peace talks with foreign tribes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the peace talks collapsed, and now the enemy plans to invade outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, the Emperor had no choice but to summon Xiong Zhigang to the capital, intending to reinstate him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this move struck the Qiutan Faction’s sore spot—they used their influence to spread slander and ruin his reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They held high office and controlled speech and court power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bound by their reputation as upright scholars, they dared not act directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they quietly spread rumors and exposed his location, inciting bandits to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Qiutan Faction’s reputation was actually quite strong—after all, the Emperor never attended court, so they could shape his image however they wished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Chu, you wield extraordinary arts—I stand alone and cannot hold out,” Zhao Mingqian bowed deeply: “I beg you to lend your aid to Grand Coordinator Xiong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah—” Chu Danqing was caught off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d thought Zhao Mingqian was arrogant, yet now he was begging him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mingqian, you come from Canluo, the greatest sect—Mr. Chu is a man of the countryside; he cannot be expected to protect you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Zhigang said helplessly: “Don’t drag Mr. Chu into this quagmire.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Mingqian straightened up, eyes filled with resentment, yet said: “I spoke rashly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Side Quest: Escort Xiong Zhigang to the Capital】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Trial Difficulty: C-Rank (Adventure)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Trial Reward: 2000 Park Points, +2 Attribute Points】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Trial Failure: -4000 Park Points】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, a side quest appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing accepted it on instinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grand Coordinator Xiong, have you heard the phrase ‘rare goods yield great profit’?” Chu Danqing smiled: “I’m going to the capital to make my living.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Qiutan Faction fears your return to the capital so much—that means if you arrive alive, you’ll surely be reinstated.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I get you safely to the capital, you needn’t guarantee me wealth and honor—just ensure I never go hungry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This deal is worthwhile.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A high-ranking, upright official who owes you a great debt—that’s called a network of connections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second, every ambush and trap along the way means treasure chests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe even trigger more quests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also considered: side quests were branching sub-tasks of the main trial—meaning Xiong Zhigang’s survival and arrival in the capital would greatly aid Chu Danqing’s trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Mingqian’s face lit up with joy—things had turned unexpectedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Chu, your righteousness!” Zhao Mingqian spoke before Xiong Zhigang could reply, accepting on his behalf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Zhigang opened his mouth to say something, but Chu Danqing climbed into the carriage himself: “I don’t ride horses—riding with you shouldn’t be a problem, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old servant watched, helpless—once you’re already inside, who cares if it’s a problem?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sir, you jest—the carriage isn’t spacious, but two of us fit easily,” Xiong Zhigang said, climbing in after him: “Thank you for your aid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I’m truly reinstated, I’ll never eat alone—you’ll have your share.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hardship reveals true character—a stranger, seeing his plight, was willing to risk his life to help—Xiong Zhigang was deeply moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Deal,” said Chu Danqing—he’d been waiting for those words. The more true friends he had, the stronger he became through blood oaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three began chatting; Chu Danqing played the role of someone who knew nothing, asking questions constantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His questions left Xiong Zhigang and Zhao Mingqian puzzled—how could he know nothing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet despite their confusion, they gave him detailed explanations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This steadily expanded Chu Danqing’s understanding of the trial world, accumulating potentially useful intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Mingqian came from Canluo Sect, the greatest sect in the land; his master, Master Qingshuo, was one of the Five Elders of Canluo—a famed expert known across the land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Chu Danqing felt a flicker of hope—would this be another Guo Ming?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he heard Zhao Mingqian call himself a top talent of his generation—and Chu Danqing was thrown off balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d assumed a top talent of his generation, even if not matching Guo Yin of the Hanging Sword River, should at least rival Lu Yin, the master of the Phoenix Spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhao Mingqian struggled to fight ten bandits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gap was too vast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he learned more, Chu Danqing gradually understood the trial world’s mechanics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached a conclusion: natives’ strength lay in their skills—their base attributes were low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had proof: Zhao Mingqian’s data panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing had obtained permission before scanning him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1082,"2026-06-20T00:54:40.605Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","50331226518ef47a975e32ca6edbf9df3e8f3e597114bcd11c81ad5e034e9b34","dimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-chapter-84","dimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-chapter-82",305,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-cover.jpg"]