[{"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-8":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},1550373,2014,"Chapter 8 - 8 – Second Spirit Ability: “Three Swords of Elegance”! A Boy and a Girl Beneath the Moonlight","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-8",8,"\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's already been a minute—where are you?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing squeezed her eyes shut in despair, the stench of blood and venom from the incoming Swordtail Scorpion washing over her with the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few seconds passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the excruciating pain she'd braced for never came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lashes quivered as she slowly opened her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What filled her vision was a white robe, soaked in blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her teary eyes went wide in disbelief and joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian turned his head slightly, a pale smile tugging at his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, Zhuqing-jie. I was a few seconds late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing looked him over quickly, her gaze trembling when she saw the gaping wounds in his shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian, you…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now's not the time to talk. Let me take care of these Swordtail Scorpions first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian raised his sword in his right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade's edge pressed against the tail of the thousand-year Swordtail Scorpion in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect warm-up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Zhu Zhuqing could recover from her shock—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two purple Spirit Rings rose from beneath Li Zhexian's feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second Spirit Ability—Three Swords of Elegance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First Spirit Ability—Greenblade Severance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three Swords of Elegance: on the next attack, sword speed and sharpness are boosted by 300%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Qinglian Sword shimmered with an emerald glow. Lotus-shaped markings bloomed along the blade, and a sharp, boundless aura exploded forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing couldn't even track his movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All she saw was a flicker of sword light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—the tail of the thousand-year Swordtail Scorpion before her snapped cleanly off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it didn't stop there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same streak of green light sliced clean through several other scorpions as it swept forward, before gradually dissipating into the forest beyond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the scorpions scrambling in panic—seemingly uninjured—Zhu Zhuqing's pale face showed a trace of confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her pupils contracted sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scorpions suddenly split in half, green blood and entrails splattering the ground. They twitched a few steps further—then collapsed, dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing swallowed hard, her voice unsteady:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian… Did you really absorb the Spirit Ring from the Three-Tailed Sword Scorpion King?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword was terrifying now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That speed and sharpness—downright chilling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough… cough…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian suddenly dropped to one knee, using his sword as a crutch to steady himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian, what's wrong?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing's expression changed drastically. She rushed to his side to support him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment her hand touched his arm—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warm, sticky blood met her palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did she fully realize how badly he was hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wounds through his shoulders had split open. His skin was torn in several places, ripped by the overload of Spirit Power. Blood streamed out like a brook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands trembled as she tried to press down on his injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her vision blurred. Tears spilled down her cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew how terrifying that Three-Tailed Sword Scorpion King had been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the boy now collapsed in her arms—had killed it, and absorbed its Spirit Ring, in just one minute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing could imagine how desperately he'd fought… all to keep a promise of just one minute to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was so much blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how she pressed, she couldn't stop it from flowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian… don't scare me like this…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough… cough…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian opened his eyes with effort and managed a hoarse reply:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you crying? I'm not dead yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhuqing-jie… help me up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing blinked through her tears—then laughed through them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm… yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outer edges of the Star Dou Great Forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A warm bonfire lit up a three-meter radius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the quiet moonlight, a boy and a girl sat by the fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian lazily turned a skewered rabbit over the flames, taking the occasional sip from his wine gourd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fat sizzled, crackling as it dripped, releasing a delicious aroma into the night air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing was grilling a fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was obvious she had no experience with such things—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Parts of the fish were burnt black, while others remained half raw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether from the firelight or from shame, it was hard to tell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian… are your wounds okay now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Had a couple sips of wine. Already scabbed over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing had tasted his wine before—she knew how effective it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she still didn't know that the wine was actually his second Martial Soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk tsk…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smacked her lips and stared hungrily at his wine gourd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian chuckled and tossed it to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Drink.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing hesitated—uncomfortable drinking directly from the mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing how casual he was about it, she blushed, then drank straight from the gourd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian, your wine is so good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face turned even redder from the alcohol, but she smiled at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The normally cool, aloof girl actually looked adorably sweet in that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian shook his head with a laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since when did little girls like you know how to appreciate wine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't look down on me. You're not that much older.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right in front of him, Zhu Zhuqing untied the slim belt at her waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian stared, dumbfounded, as she pulled out a delicate, palm-sized bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is my wine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really drink?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a true wine-lover, Li Zhexian's eyes sparkled the moment he saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me have a taste.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing tossed it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He eagerly uncapped it and took a big gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She opened her mouth slightly, wanting to say something—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That little bottle had been with her for years, always close to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he drank from it…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did that count as an indirect kiss?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had already downed the whole thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could only ask, flustered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So? Was it good?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Buuurp~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian let out a wine-soaked belch and nodded excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad at all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fruit wine, right? Soft, lingering… hmm…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smacked his lips thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And there's a faint floral note in it too—very unique!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing's face turned bright red and she looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floral note?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What floral note?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That subtle fragrance…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn't from the wine—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was from her lips after years of drinking from the bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian, oblivious, shook the empty gourd and asked curiously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Zhuqing-jie… from your temperament, I'd guess you're not from an ordinary family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do you drink? Drowning some kind of sorrow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hugged her knees and stared into the fire, dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What sorrow did she have?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Born into the noble Zhu family, her marriage to the Star Luo Prince had been arranged from birth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the surface, her life was set for greatness—so why did she feel so stifled?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tilted her head back and took a swig from Li Zhexian's wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The truth was—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She simply refused to accept her fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Star Luo Prince?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never even met him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't want to be married off like a pawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the girl's sorrowful expression, Li Zhexian thought for a moment, then smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhuqing-jie, like I said—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I owe you a favor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you ever need anything in the future—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'll help you, no matter what.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing lifted her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked into his sincere face, and a smile bloomed on her lips—radiant and breathtaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1214,"2026-06-06T07:17:02.165Z",1,"novelbin.me","55bd092450ad269054cc05bd98c4afaa8e7bbc7376846b814e2d0072305add39","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-9","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-7",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdouluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-cover.jpg"]