[{"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-30":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},1550395,2014,"Chapter 30 - 30 – A Gift for Qian Renxue: the Dawnlight Rose, and an Invitation from the Nine-Heart Begonia Ye Clan","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-30",30,"\u003Cp>Being a recluse wasn't as easy as it looked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian's plan to retreat into seclusion and cultivate quietly in his newly built hut had already fallen apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were two reasons for this:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First—he had completely forgotten to inform Xue Qinghe, and ended up standing him up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second—he didn't have enough brewing equipment and still needed to ask Xue Qinghe for some.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the blazing sun, by the shore of Lotus Lake,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe sat alone with a fishing rod stuck into the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Li Zhexian suddenly felt a little guilty and quickened his pace toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could say anything—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cool, indifferent voice drifted on the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, well, look who it is…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't it the famous 'Sword Wine' of the Spirit Arena?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What breeze blew you all the way to this quiet lakeside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had once again witnessed the pettiness of Her Highness the Saintess firsthand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He approached from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qinghe, turn around and look at me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe turned her face deliberately to the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, in the reeds—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ci Xue's face was dark as thunder, his fists clenched until his knuckles cracked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She Long (Snake Lance Douluo), this is what you call brotherly affection?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The young master is the crown prince of the empire now! And you call this the bearing of a man?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the usually calm She Long looked conflicted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ci Xue (Porcupinefish Douluo) made a move to storm out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm going to put a stop to this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She Long reached out and held him back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trust me, it'll be fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian has no idea who the young master really is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And our young master only ever shows this side of himself in front of him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked out toward the two figures and his tone dropped slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The young master is far more cheerful now than before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ci Xue fell silent at those words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Come to think of it…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She Long narrowed his eyes, watching the white-clothed youth with suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's only been one day since we last saw him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But the sharpness he now carries—he can't even hide it anymore!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ci Xue also looked toward Li Zhexian's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That spirit herb… it's pure and radiant. He's giving it to the young master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph. At least he's not completely heartless. The young master favors him this much—it's only right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you won't turn around, I'm leaving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian kept his gaze fixed on Xue Qinghe and began stepping backward, one foot at a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had barely taken a single step—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Xue Qinghe suddenly turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That flash of unmistakable urgency in her eyes clashed with Li Zhexian's patient, waiting smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe's fair face flushed bright red on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before she could say more, her eyes were drawn to the object in Li Zhexian's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a rose—like the crystallized essence of dawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its layered petals were as thin as cicada wings, glowing with a warm, golden light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At its core, a drop of golden nectar pulsed with brilliance, like a frozen morning sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This… is…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe's gaze softened into wonder. She slowly lifted her eyes to meet his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian held the herb out to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's called the Dawn Light Rose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Swan Martial Soul has a light attribute.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This should benefit you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe's heart quivered slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reached out—but immediately pulled her hand back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a faint blush on her cheeks, she gently cupped the Dawn Light Rose in her palms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…I really like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian sprawled lazily on the grass beside her, plucking a blade of grass and placing it between his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to be so formal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're bros, aren't we?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well had spirit herbs in abundance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he hadn't forgotten how Xue Qinghe had gifted him the Yaoguang Brew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without that immortal liquor, his Wine Martial Soul would never have evolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nor would he have awakened the Yaoguang Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So when he came across a light-type herb that suited her perfectly, it was only natural to gift it to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the white-robed youth beside her,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe's gaze flickered with guilt and complex emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips parted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the end, she remained silent and lowered her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian didn't seem to notice the turmoil in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lay there with eyes closed, speaking casually:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qinghe, I'm planning to go into closed-door cultivation for a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I might not be coming to Lotus Lake every day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe gave a quiet hum of acknowledgement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Mhm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, right—one more thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian tossed a green embroidered pouch onto the grass beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Help me prepare some more brewing equipment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's a list of what I need inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe's gaze fell on the pouch, her brows arching slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Wishful Hundred Treasure Purse from the Dugu family?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You even got this? Li Zhexian, are you trying to marry into their family or something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while with no response, Xue Qinghe turned curiously to look—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She saw the white-robed youth beside her, eyes gently closed, his handsome profile calm and peaceful beneath the afternoon sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze lingered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just watching…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression slowly softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She inched a little closer—then a little more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her slender frame leaned ever so slightly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>shielding him from the sun and casting a gentle dappled shadow over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time Li Zhexian woke up, the sun was already setting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two parted ways with a wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe held the Dawn Light Rose in her hands, watching his figure disappear into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She Long and Ci Xue silently stepped out from behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way back to the royal palace—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe suddenly murmured softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can one who hides in the shadows... be worthy of such a brilliant immortal flower?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She Long and Ci Xue immediately understood the deeper meaning behind her words and exclaimed in alarm:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young master, your identity must not be exposed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This concerns the grand strategy of Spirit Hall!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Qinghe's voice turned cold in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't need to remind me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian returned to his courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was packing up his belongings, preparing to relocate to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock knock knock—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A series of polite raps echoed from the front gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just parted from Xue Qinghe, and the Dugu grandfather and granddaughter went off to hunt a Spirit Ring…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who else could be visiting me right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened the courtyard gate. A simply dressed maid stood on the steps, holding out a gilded invitation card with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Young Master Zhexian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By order of the clan master, the Nine-Heart Begonia Ye Clan humbly invites you to our estate for a meeting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the golden invitation before him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian raised a brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Ye Clan of the Nine-Heart Begonia?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We've never had any dealings. What could they possibly want with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been planning to refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the fabled, heaven-defying Nine-Heart Begonia Martial Soul—long rumored to be cursed by the heavens—stirred his curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've seen the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now I wonder what this Nine-Heart Begonia is truly like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his mind made up, Li Zhexian took the invitation and cupped his hands in reply:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Many thanks. I'll be along shortly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maid gave a graceful bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We await your honored presence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stored away his essentials into the Wishful Hundred Treasure Purse,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then set off in the direction of the Ye Estate at a casual pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't know the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn't matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Heaven Dou City, when someone said \"the Ye Estate,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>there was only one that came to mind—the Ye Clan of the Nine-Heart Begonia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the end of a stone-paved walkway stood two massive ebony doors,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>adorned with bronze carvings of the Nine-Heart Begonia's motif wrapped around the door rings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the door hung a nanmu wood plaque.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words \"Ye Estate\" were inlaid with silver thread, the strokes curling like begonia branches—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>each pen-stroke blooming into a flower at its tip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, they're loaded.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian whistled in admiration and stepped forward to knock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian, here by invitation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>",1418,"2026-06-06T07:17:02.165Z",1,"novelbin.me","eadf0b27db261625be895c2c58d4a36f72fd8b4dabc2ab027ba392148f004651","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-31","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-29",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdouluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-cover.jpg"]