[{"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-9":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},1550374,2014,"Chapter 9 - 9 – Zhu Zhuqing Invites Li Zhexian to Shrek! The Mutation of the Wine Martial Soul","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-9",9,"\u003Cp>Crackle—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bonfire popped, sending sparks into the air, dancing alongside the fireflies in the quiet forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fragrance of wine mingled with the rich aroma of roasted meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the earlier melancholy had faded…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere had unknowingly turned warm and almost… intimate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing lowered her flushed face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian shook the now nearly empty wine gourd with a look of regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good wine… but not enough of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Clear Spring Wine Gourd held a liquor both pure and rich in flavor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But having a new taste all of a sudden—especially one with floral undertones—was quite delightful too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the floral-scented fruit wine lingered on his tongue, a flash of inspiration struck Li Zhexian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhuqing-jie, give me my wine back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing blinked at his sudden excitement but handed over the Clear Spring Wine Gourd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian now held one gourd in each hand—his own and Zhu Zhuqing's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I pour someone else's wine into my gourd—what would happen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could the Wine Martial Soul absorb the strengths of other brews, becoming even more refined?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes gleamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to his plan, the Wine Martial Soul would require a Spirit Ring of at least ten-thousand-year age to properly develop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then could he fully awaken its potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that approach was too slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword and wine were meant to complement each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the Qinglian Sword was evolving too quickly—at this rate, the Wine Martial Soul would be left behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he thought: Could he enhance it without consuming its future potential?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Worth a try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian tilted Zhu Zhuqing's wine into the Clear Spring Wine Gourd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And to his delight—and Zhu Zhuqing's astonishment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surface of the gourd began to emit a faint glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where once the gourd bore only the symbol of a clear spring, new engravings of fruits began to take shape, etched into its surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A white mist spilled from the gourd's mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rich, mellow aroma of wine drifted into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian licked his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just the scent alone had him salivating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a big gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The amber-colored wine flowed down his throat. First came the delicate sweetness of apricot on the tip of his tongue, followed by a smooth, warm current that surged into his chest, unleashing a wave of energy through his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buzz—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buzz—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't summoned the Qinglian Sword, yet deep within his spirit sea, it trembled in response. A faint sword-shaped mark pulsed between his brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After absorbing the Spirit Ring from the Three-Tailed Sword Scorpion King, his Spirit Power had reached the peak of Level 21.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, with just this one drink—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He broke through the bottleneck and advanced to Level 22.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahhh—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian exhaled deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even his breath stirred the campfire, causing it to flare with greater intensity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good wine… truly good wine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing stared at him, her eyes filled with wonder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You… your Spirit Power increased?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian tilted his head back and took another gulp of wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A look of deep satisfaction appeared on his handsome face—but then he sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The fusion of fruit and aroma is fantastic… but what a shame… there's no floral note.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing: \"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can we stop with the floral note already?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at him, Zhu Zhuqing felt her own thirst awaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She licked her lips, a little embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian… could I have a sip too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He handed her the gourd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing eagerly took a drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mmm…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wine's fire spread through her body, and her cheeks instantly turned red. Her eyes grew misty, her gaze slightly dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So… good…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahahahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian burst into loud laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fusion of the two wines had doubled the potency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a wine fanatic like him felt the heat rising in his blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As more brews were added to the gourd, his Wine Martial Soul would only grow stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, even he would succumb to intoxication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To wield the sword while drunk—now that's living!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian took another gulp of wine, then tore into the roasted meat beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across the fire, Zhu Zhuqing watched him with glazed, happy eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her usual coldness had melted completely under the wine's warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if remembering something, she straightened nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian… I'm going to enroll in a school that's said to accept only 'monsters'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I don't think anyone fits that title more than you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will you come with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian paused, wine still in hand—then shook his head without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not cut out for school.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew exactly where she meant:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shrek Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his refusal wasn't just about disliking discipline—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, he knew…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shrek Academy couldn't make him stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had his own blueprint for Spirit Ring progression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for that so-called Grandmaster?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't think much of him at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if there was another reason…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe he just didn't want to deal with Ning Rongrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Li Zhexian, even a roasted rabbit was more appealing than her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was just a stranger—nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing had already suspected his answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he said it aloud, a shadow still passed over her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hesitated, then asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then… Li Zhexian…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where will you go? What do you plan to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhexian chewed on a piece of roasted rabbit and tilted his head up to gaze at the moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm going to drink the finest wines across the continent—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>challenge the strongest swordsmen—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised the gourd high and drank deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wine streamed freely from the corners of his mouth, glinting in the firelight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth looked wild, fierce, and untamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll gather every fine brew under the heavens in my gourd—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three thousand vintages across the realm, all flowing into my cup!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I'll forge my own swordsmanship—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kill with a stroke in ten steps, vanish without a trace for a thousand miles!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's right!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Li Zhexian's dream—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A life of sword and wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had finally found a way to empower his Wine Martial Soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he also realized…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His swordsmanship was far from complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All he had was \"Greenblade Severance\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His techniques were too few.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three Swords of Elegance\" was a buff-type ability—not an attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He refused to rely solely on Spirit Power and Spirit Abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the path of mediocrity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking across the continent—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All true powerhouses had more than just Spirit Rings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like Tang San and his hidden weapons from a previous life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or the Clear Sky School's Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even Chen Xin, the continent's most renowned swordsman, had his own sword style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marvelous! Inspiring!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Zhexian?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn't be outdone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would create a sword technique of his own!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhuqing sat stunned, watching Li Zhexian drink beneath the moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart thudded uncontrollably in her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How strange…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wine should've worn off by now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she felt like she was even more drunk than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zhexian…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suddenly spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't forget what you said. If I ever come looking for you—you'll come help me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1195,"2026-06-06T07:17:02.165Z",1,"novelbin.me","00c1900e77dddc5d90d0c5dbd68455e02d4776b98a989cf86835a075a3af7c98","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-10","douluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-chapter-8",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdouluo-the-exiled-immortal-descends-sword-and-wi-cover.jpg"]