[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi":3,"chapter-douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-117":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Douluo: The Exiled Immortal Descends, Sword and Wine Slay the Gods",{"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},1550453,2014,"Chapter 117 - 117 — Meeting Zhu Zhuqing Again, My Two Good Sisters Want to See You","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-117",117,"\u003Cp>\"When did those three teams become so close?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the villa district of the Five Element Academies, Shui Yue'er looked bewildered as she watched the massive crowd of dozens of people walk toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Godwind's Feng Xiaotian, Elephant Armored's Hu Yanli, Blazing's Huo Wu…\" The long, straight black-haired Xue Wu's gaze swept over the crowd, finally stopping on the white-robed young man in the very center. \"Who is that person?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sword Wine.\" Shui Bing'er answered calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having arrived in Heaven Dou City yesterday, she had gone straight to Heaven Dou Imperial Academy to inquire about the four-academy exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She already knew—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That a genius called Sword Wine had defeated Feng Xiaotian with a single sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She also knew—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That Sword Wine was not a member of the Heaven Dou Battle Team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Sword Wine must be the hidden trump card of the Heaven Dou Battle Team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of light flashed in Shui Bing'er's eyes as she turned to head back toward their residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shui Yue'er and Xue Wu softly repeated \"Sword Wine\" under their breaths, then quickly followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Zhexian, that's the Heaven Dou Academy's Skywater Team.\" FenFeng Xiaotian said in a serious tone, \"Skywater Academy is located in the northern border, so we know very little about them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it's said that when Shui Bing'er enrolled, she was immediately named captain of the team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Her strength shouldn't be underestimated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Wushuang and Hu Yanli both nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They too had heard Shui Bing'er's name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian's lips curved into a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The possessor of the Ice Phoenix Martial Soul would naturally not be weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This had nothing to do with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't competing in the Spirit Master Tournament anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, right, Brother Zhexian…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Wushuang suddenly asked: \"Why don't we see Yu Tianheng?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what about the Heaven Dou Imperial Team?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They may have a guaranteed spot in the finals, but they still have to attend the opening ceremony, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Li Zhexian's brows furrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he'd left the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Dugu Yan had said their training would last another month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That time had long since passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet not only was the Heaven Dou Battle Team nowhere to be seen—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Yu Tianxin, captain of the Thunderclap Team, had not appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With Senior Thunder Douluo here, there shouldn't be any major problems.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian thought to himself and said, \"Their training hasn't finished yet. They'll definitely make it back before the tournament starts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Feng Xiaotian and the others could only sigh in admiration, \"The Heaven Dou Battle Team must have grown even stronger again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the next half a day, the various teams were busy with registration, rehearsals, and other tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian and Feng Buyu, on the other hand, became idle people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their stomachs were already sick and tired of the continuous big restaurant meals for the past few days, so they casually found a stall to eat at for dinner and then went their separate ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian returned to his quiet courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had barely reclined on a lounge chair to rest—when a soft knock came at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump, thump—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat up, looked toward the door, and a smile appearing on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he opened the door, a clear fragrance wafted toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing stood gracefully outside the door. She wore a sleeveless, long, light-purple dress that revealed her pale and delicate collarbone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her small earlobes were adorned with seven-colored jewels, and her long black hair cascaded like a waterfall, making her fresh and pretty face even more enchanting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood tall and graceful, like a lavender spirit herb in its first bloom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li… Li Zhexian!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing subconsciously raised her hand and brushed a wisp of hair from her ear, trying to hide her shyness, but she still couldn't help but lower her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Zhuqing,\" Li Zhexian's smile was warm as he welcomed her into the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing's lotus-like steps moved lightly as she entered the small courtyard she had been to once before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The familiar scenery—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exactly as it had appeared so many times in her dreams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sat beneath the plum tree, facing Li Zhexian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a year apart—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and their reunion left them both a little awkward, at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The courtyard lay in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the sound of wine being poured into cups could be heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plum blossoms drifted down, weaving a quiet rain between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing felt her cheeks burn hotter and hotter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words she had turned over in her heart a thousand times—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>now dissolved into a muddle, not a single one coming to mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Zhuqing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They called each other's names at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their voices collided softly among the falling petals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing's cheeks flushed deeper red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lowered her head even more, tightly wringing the corner of her skirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian lightly pushed the cup. The wine, flashing with lightning arcs, rippled with a shimmering light in front of Zhu Zhuqing. \"Sister Zhuqing, try some.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's a newly obtained fine wine called Thunder Lotus Brew.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"O-Okay...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing nervously picked up the wine cup and took a small sip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange wine aroma, mixed with a numbing sensation, instantly spread throughout her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's delicious!\" Her beautiful eyes slightly opened, and a captivating rosy blush spread across her cheeks. \"Li Zhexian, you always have such magical wine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian looked at her slightly intoxicated and delicate face. \"When did Sister Zhuqing arrive in Heaven Dou?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How have you been these past six months?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of casual greeting was the kind of opening a long-awaited reunion should have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was because she was slightly intoxicated by the wine, but Zhu Zhuqing also relaxed. She gave Li Zhexian a blaming stare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what about you!\" she said, a trace of resentment in her tone. \"Why didn't you come to find me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have to wait for a girl like me to come find you every time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hint of helplessness flashed across Li Zhexian's face. \"Sister Zhuqing, I really didn't know when you would arrive in Heaven Dou City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've been guarding the city gate for the past few days, both to wait for old friends and to hope that you would come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's just that...\" His eyes were clear as he said, \"I didn't get to wait for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing's heart softened. How could she bear to blame Li Zhexian?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, okay, I was just kidding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, I arrived two days ago. It's just that...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some things were delayed, so I only came to find you today.\" She was really too embarrassed to talk about her conflicted feelings over the past two days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her pearly teeth lightly bit her red lips as she mustered up her courage and said, \"Li Zhexian...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I never had the chance to properly see Heaven Dou City before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will you take me on a night stroll? And also…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing's voice became softer. \"My two good sisters want to see you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian's expression was as usual, and he answered with a smile, \"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew who Zhu Zhuqing's sisters were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, as he had said to Ning Fengzhi that day, if he were to see Ning Rongrong again, he would just treat her as a stranger.nger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn't mock her, wouldn't ridicule her, and wouldn't have the slightest ripple of emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hint of joy flashed in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Zhexian get up, she also quickly lifted the hem of her skirt and followed him, walking by his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight, the moonlight spread long and bright,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>as if a layer of frost had been laid upon the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian and Zhu Zhuqing strolled the streets, happily sharing the tales of their half-year apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At some point—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing's gaze fell upon their shadows cast side by side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Close, but with the faintest line still between.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blinked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then quietly, carefully,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>with secret delight, edged closer…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and closer…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>until her shoulder brushed his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the ground, the shadows merged, inseparable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing's brows arched into a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face blossomed with a sweetness she could not hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhuqing, what are you smiling at?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian, holding a newly bought lantern, tilted his head toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing quickly shook her head, cheeks aflame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This hidden joy—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she wanted only to keep it quietly to herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Jinxi Bridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Wu twirled the end of her braid, peering around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Rongrong kicked a pebble into the water, startling a few koi to dart into the weeds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are Zhuqing and her Sword Wine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why aren't they here yet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1458,"2026-06-06T07:17:02.445Z",1,"novelbin.me","eac1f9631af421d14042e58933587db947e1923969cacb1f301556eb14e52261","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-322","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-116",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdouluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-cover.jpg"]