[{"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-50":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},1550415,2014,"Chapter 50: Zhu Zhuqing — Didn’t You Say Purple Was Elegant? Li Zhexian Gifts Immortal Herbs","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-50",50,"\u003Cp>After settling the last of the household needs,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian invited Xue Qinghe, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and the four members of the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy for a celebratory meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small ritual, just to mark the occasion of moving into his new home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, this was why Li Zhexian was willing to befriend these people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These pampered young nobles, who normally wouldn't lift a finger in the kitchen, actually cleaned up the entire battlefield of messy cups and dishes before leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian saw them all to the gate one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once everyone had gone—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lazily slouched into a sandalwood recliner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above him, the four-season plum tree was in bloom. He took sips of wine from time to time, feeling as if life's greatest pleasure was this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was chewing on a plum and feeling drowsy from the wine when—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes suddenly snapped open!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two sharp gleams burst from his gaze like solid blades, startling the plum blossoms overhead into scattering down in a flurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Again?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did I offend someone again?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having already experienced one assassination attempt, Li Zhexian reacted with lightning speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately prepared to leap over the courtyard wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he was about to move, a vaguely familiar aura approached from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He froze, then turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shadow shot through the air like an arrow loosed from a bowstring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian reflexively raised his hand—his Qinglian Sword was already halfway out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as the aura drew closer, it became unmistakably familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instantly dismissed his defenses, didn't dodge, didn't move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just stood there, waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadow arrived in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure wore a tight black outfit, face obscured by a sheer veil. A gleaming claw hovered over Li Zhexian's chest—yet stopped short, refusing to go further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian's lips curled into a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't say a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply looked into the eyes behind the veil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those inky black eyes began to glisten with tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She retracted her claw, and without warning, flung her arms around him—throwing herself into his chest with a mix of relief and pent-up emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian… I finally… finally found you again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If any of the other Shrek Seven Monster had been present…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They'd likely have dropped their jaws in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing—the cold, aloof girl who rarely spoke—was showing such a fiery, open side?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her warmth and fragrance filled his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Zhexian could also smell the dust on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lowering his gaze, he noticed bits of grass and dirt tangled in her hair—signs of how far she'd traveled to reach Heaven Dou City alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gently raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And softly patted her trembling shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Zhuqing... it's been a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing shyly pulled away from his embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked him over carefully, and at last, a smile bloomed on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I actually arrived in Heaven Dou City this morning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I saw you surrounded by friends and didn't want to interrupt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seeing how well you're living… it makes me happy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian led her beneath the plum tree and took out his Clear Spring Wine Gourd, filling a cup for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I drank the wine you sent through Dugu Yan last time. It was good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a new brew I made myself. Try it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft blue mist, like flowing firelight, rose from the cup's rim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its rich, mellow aroma instantly filled the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing unconsciously licked her dry lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it was Li Zhexian's wine, it was guaranteed to be extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I won't hold back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She eagerly raised the cup and took a sip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mmm…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the liquor slid down her throat, a blush visibly spread across her pale face, and even her usually sharp eyes grew misty with intoxication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So good…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching her tipsy, adorable expression, Li Zhexian chuckled and raised his own cup for a sip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A conversation from days ago flashed through his mind, when he'd asked Dugu Yan:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What else did Zhu Zhuqing say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She said she likes you—and next time you meet, you'd better kiss her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian set the gourd down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally carefree and bold, he was actually a little flustered this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Zhuqing…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked up at him with hazy eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That might not be appropriate…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's not appropriate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her breath smelled faintly of wine, and her words were slightly slurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian furrowed his brow, deciding to stop beating around the bush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He told her exactly what Dugu Yan had relayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing blinked in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, her already flushed face turned an even deeper shade of red—practically dripping with heat. Even her ears and the back of her neck flushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I—I never said that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I… I just asked her to bring you some wine… I didn't say anything like that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian gave a helpless smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He'd been tricked by Dugu Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Zhu Zhuqing squirm in embarrassment, the man who should've been flustered actually found himself relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine, Sister Zhuqing. Dugu Yan was just being mischievous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't have to take it to heart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm… okay…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing how little Li Zhexian seemed to care… it left a strange feeling in her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clutching the bundle in her arms, she bit her lip and murmured:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I… take a bath here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian pointed to the delicate side room next to the main house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Over there. It has a water pool with natural hot spring stones. I've only used it twice since moving in. If you don't mind, feel free use it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She answered almost inaudibly, then carried her small bundle and hurried into the side room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian had no stray thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his back to the room and leaned against the plum tree, enjoying a sip of wine and a plum, perfectly at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About half an hour passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His vision was slightly hazy from the wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A subtle floral fragrance drifted toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing's soft, uncertain voice sounded behind him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"C-Can you… turn around and look at me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he saw—would etch itself into his memory for years to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing, who always wore tight black battle clothes, now stood in a flowing violet gown as soft as morning mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her sharp phoenix eyes were lowered, her thick lashes casting gentle shadows across her cheeks in the fading light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For once, she looked tender. Vulnerable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, she wasn't used to such an outfit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hand instinctively reached for her waist—only to find no hidden weapons, just soft tassels swaying from a decorative sash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling Li Zhexian's gaze, which seemed to carry a tangible warmth, made Zhu Zhuqing's heart flutter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned her head away and said in a trembling voice, \"Li Zhexian...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't… didn't you say purple was elegant?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it looks bad… I'll go change…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian stopped her, then gave a firm nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You look beautiful. Truly beautiful, Sister Zhuqing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her usual hair tie had been replaced with two violet jade hairpins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she moved, the tiny jade beads hanging from them chimed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Met Li Zhexian's smiling eyes directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blush on her ear tips looked just like the falling plum blossoms from earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian patted the treasure pouch at his waist and took out two stalks of immortal herbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since Sister Zhuqing remembered something I said—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me give you a gift in return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1263,"2026-06-06T07:17:02.165Z",1,"novelbin.me","9baecc103cf3aca8565164e33928beaad257cddfe291386aa873184935ca17f5","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-301","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-49",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdouluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-cover.jpg"]