[{"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-91":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},2312583,4520,"Chapter 91: Night Infiltration of Xianshuifeng! Mistaken Entry into the Beauty Pool!","don-t-mock-the-poor-old-man-gains-a-year-of-cult-chapter-91",91,"\u003Cp>Su Yan’s voice was soft, barely a whisper, yet tinged with an indescribable daze and shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the Ding family to the Sun family, those who had feuds with the Su family… all of them…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for family knowing their own affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She might have thought this “Head-Chopping Demon” was truly hired by her own household.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long silence, Su Chen gazed at Su Yan with gentle eyes and spoke softly: “Since you took over the family business, there has indeed been a stroke of fortune—each time, you’ve turned misfortune into luck.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Near noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye’s figure finally appeared on the path leading to the Tianyangfeng herb garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his hands he carried a large herbal box, crafted from purple sandalwood, heavy to the touch—clearly substantial in weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced down at it, and a faint look of satisfaction slowly surfaced on his aged face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the box, two hundred snow-yang herbs and green-water lu were neatly arranged—enough to sustain his cultivation for quite some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had these two herbs not been unsuitable for long-term storage, he would have bought even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chen family truly showed goodwill—these two hundred herbs were sold to him at nine hundred taels each, far cheaper than the usual thousand-tael prices at other herb shops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even more unexpectedly, before he left, Chen Yanzhou forcibly slipped him several expensive elixirs, calling them “a small token of goodwill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to refuse, Jiang Ye accepted them with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could only say—the reputation of the Tianqing Sect Elder still held great weight in Fucheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now, I can resume cultivation again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head slightly, suppressing those scattered thoughts, and carried the herbal box calmly to the open space at the center of the Tiankui herb garden. He set the box aside, sat cross-legged, and looked up at the blazing sun above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun was at its zenith, its rays pouring down unobstructed—the perfect time to nurture fire qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly closed his eyes and activated the Great Sun Heavenly Flame Qi Cultivation Method, his breathing gradually aligning with a certain rhythm of heaven and earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunlight fell upon him, as if drawn by an invisible force, transforming into warm threads that seeped into his body, nourishing the crimson-gold dantian within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After nightfall, the moonlight flowed like water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a hot, pure breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The daytime cultivation was complete; now came the time for another practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As usual, he rose, brought out the clay pot, and began simmering the secret herbal decoction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow-yang herbs, green-water lu, and freshly picked Tiankui herbs were added in precise proportions, then slowly boiled with water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a rich herbal aroma spread through the night air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smeared the brewed decoction over his entire body, sat cross-legged, and activated the Golden Body Refinement Technique to circulate his blood and qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night wind grew cooler, the moonlight dimmed, and the insect chirps in the garden gradually faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye’s figure remained as immovable as a boulder; only the faint red glow shimmering across his skin revealed he was undergoing a transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, it was deep into the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clear, resonant sound suddenly erupted from within Jiang Ye’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It rang like metal striking stone, piercing the silent night with startling clarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across his skin, a bronze-like sheen flashed for an instant—brief, yet radiating an unbreakable solidity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Bronze Skin is complete!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye snapped open his eyes, his aged gaze now filled with unrestrained joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt the surging tide of blood and qi within, the unprecedented firmness beneath his skin, and a slow, widening smile curled his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acquired Wu Gong: Golden Body Refinement Technique (Minor Success, 6\u002F5000)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He casually picked up the gleaming curved blade, applied slight force, and drew the sharp edge across his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade left only a faint white mark, which slowly faded as if it had never been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Golden Body Refinement Technique at Minor Success, his body had undergone a qualitative transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without exaggeration, even if he stood motionless, an untrained commoner wielding a sharp weapon could not pierce his defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the surging blood and qi gradually calmed, Jiang Ye slowly withdrew a secret manual from his robe—the cover bore seven ancient characters: The Canglan True Water Qi Cultivation Method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can begin cultivating this water-element true qi now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his gaze toward the distant Xianshuifeng, its peak looming like a crouching beast in the night—serene and mysterious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was deep into the night; even the most diligent disciples would be asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the perfect moment to sneak into Xianshuifeng and cultivate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xianshuifeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elderly man in plain gray robes, white-haired and spine straight as a spear, ascended the mountain path at a steady pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strangely, though the night was utterly silent, the old man’s footsteps made not a single sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than Jiang Ye, who had infiltrated Xianshuifeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his aged eyes burned two orbs of crimson-gold flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the gaze of these fire-eyes, the night-shrouded Xianshuifeng was as clear as daylight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every blade of grass, every tree, every stone, every path—all visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halfway up the mountain, he could already see several cold pools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These pools varied in size, scattered across the mountainside, each steaming with faint mist that glowed faintly under the moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These pools… the water qi seems rather weak…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye shook his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fire-eyes could clearly perceive the concentration of water qi within each pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were as thin as mist; others slightly denser—but none met his standards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he was to cultivate, he must find the pool with the strongest water qi—maximum efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He climbed further, realizing that searching one pool at a time was far too slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Xianshuifeng was less treacherous than Tianyangfeng, it was still vast; if he continued like this, he might not find a suitable pool until dawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thought flashed through his mind: “Why not fly up into the sky to search? No one should be awake at this hour…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye lightly tapped the ground, launching himself into the air like a nimble bird. A night breeze brushed past; he stepped midair, riding the wind to glide effortlessly above the peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This height is sufficient.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye looked down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The majority of Xianshuifeng lay bare beneath him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the moonlight, the cold pools glittered like scattered pearls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fire-eyes swept rapidly, evaluating the water qi concentration at each location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, his gaze fixed on the easternmost edge of the peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There lay an extremely hidden pool, concealed among ancient trees and jagged rocks—nearly impossible to spot unless viewed from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above it, the water qi was astonishingly dense, even tinged with a faint blue hue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s the one!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye no longer hesitated. He rode the night wind, gliding silently toward the pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he neared, a chilling water sensation rushed toward him, seeping into his nostrils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The coolness was invigorating, sharply contrasting the scorching heat of his Great Sun Heavenly Flame qi—utterly soothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faintly, he caught a delicate fragrance—subtle, like osmanthus blossom… or perhaps…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The natural scent of a maiden’s purity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of surprise passed through Jiang Ye’s aged eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can water carry fragrance?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dared not be careless. Instantly, he activated his fire-eyes and scanned the entire pool inside and out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The water was crystal clear—no human figure in sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He carefully examined the surroundings, confirming no one within dozens of zhang—only then did he relax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I must have been overcautious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped slowly into the cold pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For ordinary people, the water would be biting cold—but for Jiang Ye, whose body brimmed with Great Sun Heavenly Flame qi, it was not cold at all, merely pleasantly cool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He submerged his entire body, leaving only his head exposed, and began breathing according to the method recorded in The Canglan True Water Qi Cultivation Method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This cultivation method was significantly simpler than the Great Sun Heavenly Flame Qi Cultivation Method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In mere moments, Jiang Ye felt a cool thread of water qi drawn into his body, flowing gently through his meridians before pooling into his dantian, coexisting peacefully with the crimson-gold elixir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At this rate, I might reach the entry level of The Canglan True Water Qi Cultivation Method in just one night…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye nodded inwardly, deeply satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about to settle his mind and continue nurturing the water qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“HAHAHA! I’m exhausted! Finally, I can take a proper bath!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Poor little sister, don’t forget—you’re on bath-cleaning duty tonight! HAHAHA!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two crisp, bell-like voices drifted through the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? Someone here at this hour? And to bathe?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye froze in shock, his aged eyes flashing with surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who in their right mind would come out to bathe at this hour!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The footsteps grew closer, clearer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That light, skipping gait was clearly not the hurried stride of a regular disciple—it was… someone humming a tune, hopping along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no time to flee; he could only push the stag-like true intent to its limit, letting his aura dissolve into the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, two graceful figures passed through the mist and arrived at the edge of the cold pool.\u003C\u002Fp>",1548,"2026-06-20T12:57:27.461Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","683d1537954ecb9447a8ab18ad18611ff5699156129ee3c461510f808f025a61","don-t-mock-the-poor-old-man-gains-a-year-of-cult-chapter-92","don-t-mock-the-poor-old-man-gains-a-year-of-cult-chapter-90",268,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdon-t-mock-the-poor-old-man-gains-a-year-of-cult-cover.jpg"]