[{"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-95":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},2312587,4520,"Chapter 95","don-t-mock-the-poor-old-man-gains-a-year-of-cult-chapter-95",95,"\u003Cp>“Good! With Xiao Jiang here, I’m at ease.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Jiang Ye agree, Luo Song’s withered, bark-like face instantly bloomed into a grin, his wrinkles smoothing out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He laughed heartily, the sound echoing across the peak and making the flames inside the black iron cauldron flicker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye smiled faintly and bowed. “Master of the Peak, rest assured—I’ll do my best.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, taking on this mission was like killing three birds with one stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, he was deeply interested in the secret treasury of the former dynasty’s ruins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever the Seven Kill Sect went to such lengths to find couldn’t be ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second, returning would earn him twenty thousand contribution points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with the ten thousand points left after exchanging for the True Fire Gazing Art, he could finally claim the long-coveted Green Wood Longevity Qi Cultivation Method from the Scripture Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third, this journey might let him encounter the Seven Kill Sect’s demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could pry loose the secret of “killing aura” from them…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts turned swiftly, but his expression remained unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You may return to prepare. Depart as soon as possible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Song’s drowsiness seemed to return; his eyelids began to droop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t help yawning, his words coming in fragments:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way… you can pick a few capable disciples from the Inner Peak… to take with you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had he finished than his eyes snapped shut and he toppled backward with a heavy thud, snoring loudly as he fell into deep sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone seemed used to this; not a single eye blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without further delay, they turned and walked down the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Brother Jiang, looks like you’re about to score another victory again! When you return, we’ll have a proper drinking session!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drunken Qin Lie staggered over to Jiang Ye, laughed boisterously a few times, then wobbled down the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder Jiang, shall we go back and pack up? We’ll depart together shortly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Feng walked up to Jiang Ye, his clear, handsome face alight with eager anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he was desperate to prove himself on this mission and wash away the stain from his failure in Anxi County.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye gave a slight nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke, they suddenly felt a resentful gaze from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye turned—and there stood Wen Yueyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sigh, Elder Jiang, I was hoping this time I’d get to fight alongside you again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Yueyao bit her plump red lips, sighed softly, her face brimming with regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, she recalled the memory of when she’d been cornered by Black Fifth, and Jiang Ye had saved her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, she’d even worried the old man might take advantage of her…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of it, a faint blush spread across her lovely oval face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Wen, with your talent, you won’t take long to stand on your own.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye smiled faintly, his tone carrying the gentle reassurance of an elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister Wen, the Peak Master kept you back for your own good!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Feng spoke seriously: “You defeated Black Fifth in Anxi County, but you scared everyone half to death. The Peak Master fears you might get hurt again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Yueyao pouted; the blush hadn’t faded, but her usual bold demeanor returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waved her hand and turned to walk down the mountain, leaving behind one remark:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll keep refining myself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her figure was slender, her steps light, and she vanished quickly at the path’s end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye watched her retreating back, shook his head slightly, then turned his gaze away and walked down the mountain with Zheng Feng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at the herb garden, Jiang Ye sat cross-legged on a green stone, pondering which disciple to take.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head slightly, images of Lü Ming and Chen Lili flashing through his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from these two, he had no one else worth taking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, someone had to guard the garden’s herbs, so he could only take one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He summoned them both to the Tiankui Herb Garden and asked bluntly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This trip to Tai’an Mountain requires one disciple to accompany me. Which of you two wants to go?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both spoke at once, almost in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Ming’s round face beamed with excitement; Chen Lili’s beautiful eyes sparkled brilliantly—both were eager as could be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Going alone with Elder Jiang meant a chance to deepen their bond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both treasured this opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye glanced at them, shook his head slightly, then made his decision:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chen Girl, you’ll come with me. Your cultivation is slightly stronger.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, his tone growing more serious:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This isn’t a sightseeing trip to Tai’an Mountain. Life-or-death danger could strike at any moment. Keep that in mind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he said no more and turned toward the wooden hut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The journey was long; it would take days. He needed to prepare his gear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Jiang Ye’s figure vanished behind the hut’s door, Chen Lili burst into a triumphant grin, her bright face glowing with victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She placed her hands on her hips and beamed at Lü Ming:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha, Brother Lü, you’d better go back and refine yourself. What can I say? Sister’s just better than you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Ming wasn’t discouraged; instead, a sly, knowing smirk spread across his round face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned closer, lowered his voice, and teased:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister Chen, you and Elder Jiang are going off alone… man and woman…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, his grin growing even more infuriating:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’d better behave yourself…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t come back pregnant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Lili rolled her eyes dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did she not blush—she thrust out her full chest and retorted with disdain:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who are you looking down on?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused, a defiant smile curling her lips:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With this body of mine…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At least twins!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Ming immediately surrendered, bowing repeatedly: “Amazing! Brother yields!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time they bantered like this, he always gave in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time was no different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About half an hour later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye and Chen Lili arrived calmly at the foot of Tianyangfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore a neat gray robe, a simple pack on his back, still as calm and detached as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Lili wore a fitted martial outfit that accentuated her curvaceous figure, her face alight with eager excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as they reached the mountain’s base, Jiang Ye saw someone waiting ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Feng stood in a blue robe, arms crossed, posture upright, exuding the air of a noble young master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him stood a girl dressed as an inner sect disciple, glancing curiously around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye raised an eyebrow, scanning the girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had delicate features, but still carried a trace of youthful innocence—clearly young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood there, her qi visibly exposed. Jiang Ye sensed her slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roughly late Dark Force stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this level even qualified to be an inner sect disciple?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of surprise passed through Jiang Ye’s aged eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Feng noticed Jiang Ye’s gaze and instantly understood his doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed helplessly and volunteered an explanation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder Jiang, this is my younger sister, Zheng Hui.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, his tone filled with indulgent exasperation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She insisted on coming to Tai’an Mountain with me. I couldn’t talk her out of it…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Zheng Hui immediately poked her head out from behind Zheng Feng, beaming sweetly at Jiang Ye and bowing with a clear voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Greetings, Elder Jiang! 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