[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-don-t-mock-the-poor-old-man-gains-a-year-of-cult":3,"chapter-don-t-mock-the-poor-old-man-gains-a-year-of-cult-don-t-mock-the-poor-old-man-gains-a-year-of-cult-chapter-262":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Don't Mock the Poor Old Man: Gains a Year of Cultivation Every Day!",{"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},2312754,4520,"Chapter 262","don-t-mock-the-poor-old-man-gains-a-year-of-cult-chapter-262",262,"\u003Cp>He slowly raised his right hand, fingers slightly spread, a strand of crimson-gold true Gang  surging from his palm, slowly swirling around his fingertips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The color of this true Gang  had darkened further since its refinement, the crimson-gold now deeper and duller.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a volcano sealed deep within the earth’s crust, its surface appeared calm, yet within lurked terrifyingly violent energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each inhalation and exhalation at his fingertips caused the surrounding air to warp violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the sunlight above trembled slightly in this scorching heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thought, he directed this strand of true Gang  at the blue stone in the courtyard, recently used as his target, and flicked his finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shhh—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crimson-gold true Gang  shot forward like a meteor, silent and swift, sinking into the blue stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No earth-shattering explosion—only a grating, teeth-chilling hissing sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire half-man-tall blue stone erupted from within, melting into a pool of dark red magma that slowly oozed across the charred ground, bubbles still bubbling at its edges, releasing a searing, acrid stench.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Jiang Ye nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had seen Cheng Yuan’s primordial fire Gang .\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of power alone, his perfected Great Sun Heavenly Flame true Gang  could stand equal to the other’s primordial fire Gang .\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t help but wonder—when he himself entered the primordial realm, how far would this Great Sun Heavenly Flame true Gang  evolve?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye began to look forward to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly lifted his head toward the direction of Spirit Snake Peak, a meaningful smile curving his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had not forgotten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tomorrow was the wedding day of Jiang Chuxue and Zheng Lin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time for him to act...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, tomorrow’s drama could not unfold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye immediately activated the Monkey Form True Intent—“Spirit Monkey Thousand Transformations”—and his two hundred and six bones emitted a rapid, crisp series of pops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His stature began to rise and shift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His previously hunched back straightened joint by joint, his shoulders widened, his waist and abdomen tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, he transformed from a withered seventy-year-old man into a tall, broad-shouldered, narrow-waisted youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He withdrew a thin, cicada-wing-like disguise mask from his sleeve and pressed it to his face; his aged features began to ripple like water, his facial contours reshaping until a white-haired version of “Zheng Lin” appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye walked slowly to the bronze mirror in the room and studied his reflection, nodding slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In appearance, this face was nearly flawless compared to the real Zheng Lin—even the sharp, aggressive edge in his brows was carved with uncanny precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for this half-white hair, Jiang Ye had his own method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Green Wood Longevity Qi Cultivation Method recorded a secret technique: consuming a small amount of blood qi could temporarily restore hair to youthfulness; though not lasting, it would suffice for tonight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the northern district of Linzhou, the great city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zheng family mansion stood here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the entire mansion was bathed in festive cheer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red silk hung from the eaves to the screen wall; giant red “ Xi ” characters adorned every window frame; servants bustled back and forth without pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tomorrow was the wedding of Zheng family’s eldest son and the True Disciple Jiang Chuxue from the Upper Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not merely a matter of Zheng family’s honor—it was the most watched wedding in Linzhou in the past decade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Guang, head of the Zheng family, paced through the mansion, his stern face—resembling Zheng Lin’s—beaming with smug satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wonder if Chuxue can persuade the master of Spirit Snake Peak to attend the banquet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Guang gazed toward the Upper Sect’s mountain gate, murmuring softly, a glimmer of anticipation in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the Upper Sect, the masters of Spirit Snake Peak, Spirit Ox Peak, and Spirit Monkey Peak held exalted status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martial Dao Masters!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those bearing this title no longer confined themselves to a single province; their fame resounded across the entire Zhou Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The masters of Spirit Ox Peak and Spirit Monkey Peak were rarely seen within the sect, their whereabouts unpredictable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only one who might be persuaded to attend the banquet was the master of Spirit Snake Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If such a figure could be persuaded to attend Zheng family’s wedding banquet,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The significance would be extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From then on, Zheng family’s standing in Linzhou would subtly surpass the other four great families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, the unicorn horse has been brought back!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A steward ran up to Zheng Guang, bowing respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? Finally brought back? Take me to see it at once!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Guang’s eyes lit up, his tone brimming with eagerness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, under the steward’s guidance, Zheng Guang arrived at the family’s stable in the rear courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the center of the stable, a pure white foal with a single spiral horn atop its head was chained tightly to a post by thick iron chains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly untamed, it pawed the ground incessantly, swinging its horn with a whistling sound, making the chains rattle as if about to snap and burst free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Guang stood several zhang away, glanced once, and nodded slightly, a look of satisfaction in his eyes: “Good. This is indeed an excellent unicorn horse.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though its name contains the word “horse,” it is in truth a full-fledged beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It carries the bloodline of some ancient monstrous creature, its wild nature hard to subdue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even powerful martial cultivators find it nearly impossible to tame and ride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it possesses one well-known peculiar trait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It naturally favors virgins and recoils from women who have lost their purity; the purer the blood qi, the more docile it becomes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Precisely because of this trait, it has become a prized centerpiece at noble wedding banquets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using it to publicly verify the bride’s purity is both dignified and a source of prestige.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Send for a few people to test it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Guang glanced at the steward beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Master!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steward immediately obeyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he led two women into the stable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was a mature woman with a beautiful face and full figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other was a maidservant purchased a few days ago, with a delicate face and a hint of youthful innocence still in her brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You go first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steward pointed at the mature woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, my lord.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman smiled ingratiatingly, swaying her hips as she approached the unicorn horse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as soon as she entered the chain’s range, the unicorn let out a piercing neigh, reared its massive head toward her, shaking the chains violently, hooves pawing the ground as if desperate to charge and knock her down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My lord... this...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman turned pale with fear, stumbling backward several steps, too terrified to take another step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough, come back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steward waved impatiently, then turned to the trembling maidservant: “You go try.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Y-yes...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maidservant shuffled forward timidly, her youthful face filled with terror, legs trembling so badly she could barely walk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To her surprise, as she drew closer, the once-fierce unicorn suddenly grew calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its eyes, once filled with rage, softened; its massive head lowered gently, nudging toward her, emitting low, affectionate whinnies as if seeking affection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Guang, standing nearby, watched the scene unfold, the last knot of tension in his chest finally loosening; he clapped his hands and laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tomorrow, at the wedding, when the bride approaches this unicorn horse for inspection, it will be the ultimate proof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng family’s daughter-in-law is pure as ice, flawless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Upper Sect of Linzhou, Spirit Snake Peak received an unexpected guest.\u003C\u002Fp>",1268,"2026-06-20T12:57:28.689Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","68a6f73c6db9f45e39d396ad68511554414da50e1d9de51a3e09ebcf3dcf87fb","don-t-mock-the-poor-old-man-gains-a-year-of-cult-chapter-263","don-t-mock-the-poor-old-man-gains-a-year-of-cult-chapter-261",268,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdon-t-mock-the-poor-old-man-gains-a-year-of-cult-cover.jpg"]