[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign":3,"chapter-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-120":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Eternal Green Immortal Sovereign",{"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},2270128,4432,"Chapter 120: Dragon Coils Around the Pearl, Sinews and Bones Perfected","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-120",120,"\u003Cp>The dragon formed from Xuan Qing Qi coiled around the chaotic sphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two forms repelled each other, but gradually the dragon’s body tightened its grip until it became like a bas-relief embedded on the chaotic sphere, merging into one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s done!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The orthodox and deviant have united!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui’s eyes flashed with delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to ancient texts, most people with both orthodox and deviant forms train them separately, but a rare few geniuses can fuse the two forms, allowing them to coexist and complement each other, multiplying their power manyfold compared to a single form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It is said that a thousand years ago, a grand master possessed both the Sea form and the Moon form; when united, he awakened the unparalleled ‘Moon Rising Over the Sea,’ dominating the martial world for over a hundred years and becoming legend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene within his dantian now matched the description of orthodox-deviant unity exactly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The dragon coils around the pearl.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clear stream surged from his dantian, flowing through the extraordinary meridians and coursing through his entire body; his blood and qi began to burn and boil uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yuquan point, the Taiyang point, and the Taiyin point swelled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui’s entire body flushed crimson in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muscles rose like coiled dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a loud bang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His clothes could no longer hold, exploding into tattered shreds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui felt boundless strength demanding release, forcing himself to suppress the urge to roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat motionless all night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he opened his eyes again, a faint blue glow flickered through them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened and closed his palms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the Willow Sinew?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, the fusion of the two forms, combined with the potent power of the Spirit Soil, had shattered his bottleneck and propelled him into the Seventh Rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seventh Rank\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the endpoint for most martial cultivators in their lifetime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond that lay the Primordial Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his knowledge grew, Li Rui gradually understood the realms above the Seventh Rank: Sixth Rank Dragon Gate, Fifth Rank Ocean Observation, and Fourth Rank as the Primordial Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seventh Rank, in a county town, was a figure of supreme authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the County Magistrate would fear him sevenfold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Alliance had seven vice-chairmen; only Tang Sheng and one other were Seventh Rank, the rest were merely Eighth Rank perfected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This reveals the true value of Seventh Rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is what it feels like to be a genius?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Age may wither the body, but not the spirit—no one can deny it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the day Li Rui began training until now, barely two years had passed, yet he had already broken through to Seventh Rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had walked the path others took twenty years to complete!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the prodigies painstakingly nurtured by the sects learned of this, they would surely spit blood in rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rose from bed, stretched his limbs, and pushed open the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui felt refreshingly clear-headed; he washed his face with cold water in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come on, Old Li, dumplings are ready!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Yong saw Li Rui wake up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He carried out a steaming bowl of dumplings from the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui took the large bowl and chuckled: “Old Yang, why the dumplings today?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Yong grinned: “The New Year’s approaching, right? Back when we were with the Zhu family, we dreamed of eating dumplings during the festival. Now that we’re well-off, I thought I’d make up for lost time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui fell into a daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, the New Year was upon them again—time truly flew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But these days grew brighter with each passing day, filling him with cheer:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get more money—let’s make this year a grand celebration.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Yong nodded vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Li Rui had been freed from servitude two years ago, last year he had been alone, and with daily training, there had been no trace of festival spirit; now both Yang Yong and Wang Zhao were here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfect—let’s make it lively, for good fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui finished the dumplings and drank the broth; warmth spread through his entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did he step out of the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His residence was not far from the Ding-shaped martial arsenal; after walking only half a quarter-hour, he saw the sharp peak of the seven-story arsenal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui halted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiang Lin?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, Ning Zhongtian and Lu Jun followed behind Jiang Lin, heading in the direction of the General’s residence—as if they had just left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui showed no sign of disturbance, pausing for less than half a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His steps continued forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Lin had finally arrived in Qinghe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Rui did not feel emboldened by Jiang Lin’s backing to slack off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Put it this way:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Jiang Lin arrived, Cao Wei might have been indifferent; now that the dragon and tiger face off, tensions will only tighten—and the more tense it becomes, the more cautious one must be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the other end:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the General’s residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Wei’s face was grim, bruised purple and blue—not from anger, but from blows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiang Lin!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Lin had come to his residence early this morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a word, he attacked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Wei was caught off guard, but more importantly, he was outmatched; Jiang Lin’s small sword had struck his face multiple times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After beating him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Lin casually dropped these words:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kill the Ghost Ming  Cult’s demons properly—don’t entertain other schemes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could Cao Wei not rage!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, he calmed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would Jiang Lin dare act so brazenly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had studied Jiang Lin—he appeared reckless on the surface, but in truth, he always adhered to the rules and valued reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Jiang Lin’s actions were not his own—they were the Emperor’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Wei’s heart turned cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was clearly the Emperor using Jiang Lin to rebuke him—no, to rebuke the Fifth Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor’s art of statecraft!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Wei’s expression gradually grew calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it was the Emperor’s will, he could accept it entirely—these few slaps were no different from kneeling when receiving an imperial decree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knelt before the eunuch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knelt before the Emperor’s majesty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both thunder and dew are the sovereign’s grace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A servant entered the door: “Cao—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant froze upon seeing Cao Wei’s battered state, then immediately lowered his head, daring not to look again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“General Cao, Zhang Hao of the Zhang family requests an audience.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let him in.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, Zhang Hao entered the General’s residence; he glanced at Cao Wei as if he noticed nothing amiss:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“General Cao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Wei’s hands were clasped behind his back: “What is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Hao: “The matter you entrusted me with is completed—the Ghost Ming  Cult’s demon has been imprisoned outside the city.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Wei’s eyes flickered with a hint of delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then turned to Zhang Hao and said, “You’ve done well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satisfied with Cao Wei’s approval, Zhang Hao departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, only Cao Wei remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slightly narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having come to Qinghe County, the Ghost Ming  Sect must be eliminated—that was his duty. Even if Jiang Lin didn’t mention it, he would have done his utmost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the matter of the Fifth Prince must also be handled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Immortal treasure—difficult indeed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This matter had once stirred such uproar that even the capital had heard of it; in the end, Jiang Lin obtained the Immortal Treasure and surrendered it all to the Dragon Court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did His Majesty take an interest in the Spirit Guide?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the Spirit Guide was precious, it was not valuable enough for the lord of Chixianshenzhou to intervene personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the Fifth Prince’s account,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Spirit Guide was merely an ordinary Tai Sui herb three years ago—it was someone who transformed it into the Spirit Guide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor wanted the immortal art that turned stones to gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, how could a mere Spirit Guide be called an Immortal Treasure?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the training ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right side—attack his right!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Incredible sword technique.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My brother Zhang Fu is unbeatable in the barracks!” Shouts rose in waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of soldiers formed a circle, with two men sparring in the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them was Liang He.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young man dressed in brocade and silk, like a noble youth, launched a furious assault upon him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhang Fu fight like a rabid dog, refusing to relent,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He frowned deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This morning, as usual, he had gone to the weapons depot for roll call, but on the way, Zhang Fu intercepted him, directly challenging him and attacking without warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He likely understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fu was the second son of the Zhang family, Zhang Hao’s sixth son; all the disciples who joined the Zhang family followed him, and it was they who had beaten up Ge Hong’s former subordinates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, they intended to repeat the same incident on Liang He.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The military revered strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>=9+ Shu _ Ba\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the opponent wins by pure power, you can only grit your teeth and swallow your humiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Li Rui’s guidance,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>his Wu Gong had improved greatly in recent times, but his opponent was a direct heir of the Zhang family, the son of the Zhang family’s second master—his cultivation techniques and spirit pills far surpassed Liang He’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fu’s elegant swordplay was truly unmatched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A decade’s accumulation could not be matched by a few short years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gap in strength was irreparable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Zhang Fu believed victory was certain,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>suddenly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He seized a handful of yellow earth from the ground and flung it into Zhang Fu’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His vision instantly turned a blinding yellow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fu instinctively shut his eyes and retreated hastily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, a tremendous force struck his abdomen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cry of agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fu collapsed to the ground, and in the same moment, Liang He leapt forward, straddling him, and began raining punches and kicks upon his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fuck, little brat’s playing dirty!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All of you, attack! Don’t bother with martial virtue!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brothers, strike together!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Zhang family onlookers, sensing the tide turning, rushed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They kicked furiously at Liang He, who was still atop Zhang Fu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Liang He, as if fixated solely on Zhang Fu, ignored all other attacks and kept hammering Zhang Fu’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this kid insane?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Zhang family disciple stared in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the Anning Guard—not the Zhang family compound. They hadn’t been foolish enough to draw weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But without weapons,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they truly had no way to separate Liang He from Zhang Fu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a full incense stick’s time,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fu finally fell unconscious under Liang He’s blows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He, too, could no longer endure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He covered his head with his arms and took the Zhang family’s furious kicks without resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when a Platoon Leader happened to pass by did the Zhang family cease—unwilling to escalate the matter further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the Zhang family carry Zhang Fu away,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He lay back on the ground, face streaked with blood, grinning faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Madman.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All onlookers felt a chill run through them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They resolved firmly: never provoke this seemingly mild-mannered depot soldier again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ding-shaped weapons depot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui, as usual, held a ledger and patrolled, checking for any missing items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a stumbling footstep sounded at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There staggered toward him Liang He, battered and bloodied, leaning against the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui paused his hand on the book, frowning: “What happened?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He tried to force a smile, but his lips throbbed painfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few weak twitches, he stammered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It was the Zhang family—Zhang Fu and others thought I was easy to bully and ambushed me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I didn’t bring shame upon the Hall Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhang Fu is worse off than I am.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At once, Li Rui guessed the full story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhang family served Feng Garrison Commander; they were naturally at odds with them. Previously, it was Zhang Fu who led the attack on Ge Hong’s men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>these people always held back—they could only blame their own inferior skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now they had finally struck at Liang He.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui’s tone grew stern: “I’m just an old man—I don’t care about face. Don’t worry about bringing shame to me. Next time you meet them, run.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fists have no eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one of the Zhangs is a fool and delivers a fatal blow,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>even if they’re punished later, your life is gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He’s heart warmed: “Understood, Hall Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui then smiled, helped Liang He into the depot, and patted his shoulder: “You did well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had seen Zhang Fu fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fu was among the strongest below the ranked warrior level; no matter what method Liang He used, defeating Zhang Fu proved his ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He briefly treated Liang He’s wounds and handed him a pill from his personal supply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After resting awhile, seeing Liang He had recovered sufficiently, he asked: “Can you walk?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He: “Yes, Hall Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then let’s go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Rui prepare to step out the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He froze: “Chief, where are we going?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anyone who hits me must answer for it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He’s heart warmed, and he hurried to follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the other end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The military camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhang family residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi was just about to step out when he encountered a group carrying Zhang Fu back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What happened?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Zhang Yi stepped forward two paces, frowned at Zhang Fu’s bruised and swollen face—still unconscious—and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Zhang family disciple stammered: “Fifth Uncle, this morning we went to the Ding-character arms depot to find that Liang boy. Brother Fu was ambushed by him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi snorted coldly: “Useless!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only just arrived at Anning Guard, and already this had happened—he felt his face was ruined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Hao had accomplished the task for Cao Wei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Wei, pleased, granted the Zhang family a squad leader position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tell me exactly what happened.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this reprimand, the Zhang disciples finally recounted everything that had occurred this morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi pointed a trembling finger, his face filled with disgust:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You struck first—and still got beaten? You’ve shamed the entire Zhang family!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Zhang disciple whispered in protest: “That boy used dirty tricks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi laughed bitterly: “Dirty tricks?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Warriors care only for results. Lose, and you lose. You outnumbered him—and still got surrounded and watched by onlookers? Shameful! Utterly shameful!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Zhang disciples fell silent, meekly taking the scolding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi’s throat grew dry from yelling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did he wave his hand: “Get out, get out, get out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as the Zhang disciples were about to carry the unconscious Zhang Fu away—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a young man rushed over, frantic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fifth Uncle, something’s happened.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi felt only irritation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fu had just humiliated him, and now this again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Speak!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi snapped irritably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fifth Uncle, it’s Li Rui, the grain supervisor at the Ding-character arms depot. He’s here. He says… he says…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man hesitated, unable to finish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi was about to roar when a strong, resonant voice came from the doorway:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old man Li Rui, here to ask for a boxing match.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2541,"2026-06-19T22:01:09.077Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","aadc2b8f31d55b578cf992158c96c390d61ebd64764ee43cf51ba8b941b36fd4","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-121","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-119",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-green-immortal-sovereign-cover.jpg"]