[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-enlightenment-beginning-as-a-disposable-warrior":3,"chapter-enlightenment-beginning-as-a-disposable-warrior-enlightenment-beginning-as-a-disposable-warrior-chapter-108":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Enlightenment: Beginning as a Disposable Warrior",{"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},1496017,1943,"Chapter 108 98: Vajra Temple Masters, Muscle-Enhancing Pill!","enlightenment-beginning-as-a-disposable-warrior-chapter-108",108,"\u003Cp>Inside the Shuangbai Town Government Office, after dispatching his men, Li Qiu dismissed everyone and sighed once he was alone in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The authority of the Qingyun County Captain faded away, and he seemed to suddenly age a decade in a single breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Qiu, you are unworthy as a father, ... if Xuan'Er comes to harm this time, it's all because of you. How could you face Xuan'Er's mother and her dying wishes...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've caused trouble for Qiao'Er too. How will you face the Martial Master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Qiu painfully rubbed his forehead; the tranquility was shattered by urgent footsteps outside, \"Quickly, take me to see Lord Li!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, Li Qiu immediately sat upright, meticulously arranging his official robe and official's hat before standing up with a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who's outside causing such a commotion? Let him in!\" Li Qiu spoke in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, Master... it's the young ladies, both of them have returned safely!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heavy item fell inside, the inkstone on the desk fell, ink spilling everywhere, and Li Qiu staggered towards the door. Opening it, he saw the familiar figure, his tiger-like eyes filled with tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xuan'Er, it's good that you're back, it's good that you're back, it's all my fault...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Father and daughter embraced each other, weeping, while the constables discreetly retreated, leaving only Wu Qiao'Er behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this scene, Wu Qiao'Er's nose felt slightly sour. She suddenly missed her father, who was usually as nagging as a gossip, yet strict with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Dad knows the news... could he already be on his way?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment embracing, Li Qiu discreetly wiped away a tear and then urgently looked over his daughter for injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, I'm fine...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Turn around quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xuan's face blushed as Qiao'Er was still present, but at this moment, her father Li Qiu was less concerned about that. After confirming his daughter was uninjured, he regained his composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The usual authority returned to Li Qiu's face as he began inquiring about the events, and Li Xuan looked at Wu Qiao'Er behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, let Qiao'Er tell you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Qiao'Er then detailed everything she knew, and Li Qiu, despite knowing his daughter had returned safely, still found it thrilling to listen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After listening, he glanced at his daughter beside him, confirming it was not a dream, with an expression of disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qiao'Er, you said you were rescued after waking up, and the person was wearing a scholar's robe, then took you to Xuan'Er's study?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, just like that.\" Wu Qiao'Er nodded like a little chick pecking rice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is the secret letter there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is, Uncle Li, have a look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Qiao'Er handed over the secret letter, which he scrutinized with a frown. The script was hasty; it was his first time seeing such handwriting, perhaps deliberately done by the other party, making it hard to track through the script.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Qiu pondered briefly, \"Xuan'Er, Qiao'Er, you should visit Gongsun. He's gravely wounded protecting you, drifting in and out of consciousness in guilt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, how is Gongsun doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone, take the young ladies to see Gongsun, and have a doctor examine them as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Qiu retracted his gaze after watching the silhouettes of the two girls fade away, then exhaled long, filled with gratitude towards the mysterious savior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Xuan'Er and Qiao'Er truly came to harm, Li Qiu would never find peace in his lifetime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once calmed, Li Qiu's mind began working; he planned to visit the academy to see the plum blossoms as mentioned by Qiao'Er. Just then, a constable hurriedly reported.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, we have got a lead on the identity of the corpse.\" A Cyan Cloud Soldier knelt on one knee, \"The person had four fingers on both hands, naturally eight-fingered rather than postnatal. His body's bones and tendons are also far stronger than ordinary people, which may suggest...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naturally eight-fingered, the Ghost-Hand Scholar Zhou Qing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As County Captain, Li Qiu understood well the villains in Qingyun County and even neighboring counties, immediately reacting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're correct, sir. My investigation discovered scattered silver notes on Baiqing Street where Zhou Qing died. It's likely not a robbery. Here's the forensic doctor's autopsy report.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Qiu took the report and dismissed the Cyan Cloud soldier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The autopsy report indicated Zhou Qing's chest and abdominal bones were completely shattered, as if someone had heavily injured him with a fist, without secondary trauma marks. The blade wound on his neck was suspected to be from a shattered soft sword fragment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forensic doctor concluded the neck was snapped then torn apart with brute strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The soft sword fits Zhou Qing's characteristics... a single crushing blow, this person almost obliterated Zhou Qing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The act of taking heads, if not by the vicious rebel army, then likely by an assassin's doing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Assassin?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it truly was the assassin's doing, it would be easy to investigate. Just order a check with the Demon Slayer Bureau upon returning to Qingyun City. He vaguely remembers seven registered assassins there, one promoted to Silver Token just mid-year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could the knight who saved Xuan'Er and Qiao'Er be one who accepted Zhou Qing's bounty as an assassin?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Qiu couldn't help but entertain the notion that this person not only found time to save but possessed the strength to heavily injure Zhou Qing—truly impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cyan-Faced Bat King's schemes were far from impulsive; someone rescued the girls under his nose and delivered Qiao'Er safely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is only one possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their forces must have clashed, and it was not the knight who suffered, but likely the Cyan-Faced Bat King. Otherwise, why would he relent?\u003C\u002Fp>",937,"2026-06-06T04:18:08.058Z",1,"novelbin.me","09a7b8317c62b3f746cf76555e47190a872298c1fdf9f4c9cdef8f738b3c1300","enlightenment-beginning-as-a-disposable-warrior-chapter-109","enlightenment-beginning-as-a-disposable-warrior-chapter-16",404,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fenlightenment-beginning-as-a-disposable-warrior-cover.jpg"]