[{"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-119":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},1550457,2014,"Chapter 119 - 119 – Brother Zhexian, Do You Resent Me for Abandoning You? The Huangdou Battle Team in Crisis","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-119",119,"\u003Cp>The moonlight grew deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four of them strolled together beneath the night sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rongrong was silent the whole time, while Li Zhexian and the other two laughed freely as they wandered down the long street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time they parted, it was already the fourth watch of the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian returned to his quiet courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a simple wash, he lay down and slept soundly, with no burdens on his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight, aside from Zhu Zhuqing's beauty in her light purple gown, there was nothing worth lingering over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was one more thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The candied figurines sold at the end of Jinxi Bridge had been quite delicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next time, he would buy a bigger one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the inn where Shrek Academy was staying—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Wu bid each other good night and returned to their rooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Wu had only just reached her door when Tang San called her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Wu, did you go meet that Sword Wine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Wu stuck out her tongue and nodded, admitting it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang San's brows furrowed tightly. He sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Wu, I've told you many times already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sword Wine crippled Ma Hongjun, and even drove away the Dean and Grandmaster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We cannot possibly be friends with him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Wu pressed her lips together. \"Third Brother…I think Ma Hongjun brought that upon himself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't ever say that again.\" Tang San's gaze turned stern as he said seriously: \"Although Ma Hongjun used commoner women to vent his frustration, as the Dean and Grandmaster said, those commoner women did it voluntarily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's more, Ma Hongjun was once our teammate. In both reason and sentiment, we ought to demand justice for him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Wu lowered her head and replied sullenly, \"I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang San's expression softened with a faint smile. \"Go rest early, Xiao Wu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And remember what I've said.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside Ning Rongrong's room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tossed and turned, unable to sleep, staring blankly at the dark blue heavens through the crack of the window lattice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Zhexian…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could it be that you're Sword Wine, famed across Heaven Dou…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back when she was still in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian's Spirit Power had not advanced a single step in six years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly born with innate full Spirit Power, yet unable even to absorb his first Spirit Ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the very reason she had hardened her heart to break things off with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cool sensation pressed against her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pulling her scattered thoughts back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through her clothes, Ning Rongrong unconsciously gripped the object she wore close to her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She recalled their night stroll through Heaven Dou just now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her emotions had surged, yet that youth remained utterly calm, as if they were strangers\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trace of sorrow surfaced in Ning Rongrong's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why act like we're strangers…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Zhexian… do you resent me… for abandoning you back then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing being there,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she might already have blurted the question aloud to Li Zhexian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her thoughts tangled into a thousand knots, more chaotic than the stars in the night sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sat there in a daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure silently appeared outside her window\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Rongrong trembled in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhuqing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person outside the window was none other than Zhu Zhuqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her right hand's sharp claw hooked lightly on the wooden frame, as she reached toward Ning Rongrong with a soft smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rongrong, I can't sleep. Keep me company and let's chat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of complexity flashed in Ning Rongrong's eyes, but she quickly hid it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forcing a smile, she reached out her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing clasped it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two girls climbed up lightly under the bright moonlight, settling on the slanted rooftop of the inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Rongrong had just sat down when—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah—\" she yelped as her body wobbled, about to slip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing reacted swiftly, steadying her with a quick grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so the two of them sat side by side, hugging their knees, high up on the roof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The long night breeze tousled their hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rongrong, here~~\" Zhu Zhuqing handed her a fruit with seven-colored skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Rongrong's beautiful eyes widened slightly. \"Seven Treasure Honey Pear?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... where did you get this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing smiled. \"I knew you wanted to eat this for a long time, so I secretly bought it on the street during the day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't tell Xiao Wu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I won't!' Ning Rongrong nodded repeatedly and impatiently took a bite. The crisp, sweet taste melted in her mouth, making her squint her eyes in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Seven Treasure Honey Pear was cultivated by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was quite expensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Shrek Academy's straitened circumstances, they couldn't afford such luxuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Grandmaster had even forbade her from secretly buying them, or having her family send some, under the pretext of \"remembering past hardship, savoring sweetness, tempering one's will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had been craving it for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhuqing, you should have some too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing shook her head. \"You eat it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nibbling the pear, Ning Rongrong murmured softly: \"Among the Shrek Seven Monters, you're the only one who doesn't listen to Grandmaster's instructions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The dean and the others say you've been led astray, but since your Spirit Power has been advancing so quickly, they just let you be.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused, warmth flickering in her gaze. \"Zhuqing, do you remember?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, me, and Xiao Wu used to sneak out like this, just to wait for the rain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing's lips curved faintly. \"Mm. Xiao Wu said that mushrooms are easiest to find in the forest after rain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That pot of mushroom soup, we didn't even wash the dirt off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile in Ning Rongrong's eyes grew wider. \"But it was the most delicious soup I've ever had.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And that other time, when we set out at midnight just to catch the morning market in Nuoding City…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the night wind—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two girls chatted back and forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they reminisced over those carefree days, warm smiles spread over both their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, when we have time, let's go back and see!\" Zhu Zhuqing replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice suddenly paused, and she turned her head to ask softly, \"Rongrong, during the night stroll earlier…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You seemed weighed down by thoughts. What was wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile on Ning Rongrong's face froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised her hand, tucking back a strand of hair blown loose by the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing simply looked at her without speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Rongrong turned her face aside unnaturally. \"R-really, nothing. Maybe… I just wasn't feeling well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, Zhuqing. I made you worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hint of sadness flashed across Zhu Zhuqing's pretty face, and she said in a low voice, \"I'm glad you're okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing the honey pear, Ning Rongrong clapped her hands and stood up. \"Zhuqing, let's go back. It's almost dawn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to sit a little longer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I'll go first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Ning Rongrong wasn't as agile as Zhu Zhuqing, as a Spirit Elder, it wasn't difficult for her to get down on her own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at her tiptoeing figure, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly said, \"Rongrong, now that you've seen Li Zhexian, what do you think of him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Rongrong didn't stop and said without looking back, \"He's quite good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her figure vanished from the rooftop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing remained there alone, staring blankly at the orange light of dawn slowly seeping into the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She and Ning Rongrong had often sat like this until dawn, just to watch the sunrise together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before daybreak—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian was jolted awake by Xue Qinghe's urgent voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian! Something's happened to the Imperial Battle Team!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sleepiness scattered in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian sprang up, grabbed his clothes, and rushed out the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they hurried through the streets, he asked in a low, steady voice: \"What exactly happened?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's their situation now?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Imperial Battle Team isat the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Who would dare to attack one of the Upper Three Sects?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Li Zhexian was instantly startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There really is! But the timing... was off!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe, who was being held by the wrist, had a fierce glint in his downcast eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Imperial Battle Team went training in the Star Dou Forest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They encountered the Golden Generation of Spirit Hall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're now at the Ye Clan residence…\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1400,"2026-06-06T07:17:02.445Z",1,"novelbin.me","d9446b6404b9fb2b1ae608e7c8a685c93261b9ef236c7d5d5af554b4e1f8de3d","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-324","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-118",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdouluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-cover.jpg"]