[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign":3,"chapter-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-121":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},2270129,4432,"Chapter 121: Seven-Tenths Is Enough","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-121",121,"\u003Cp>Asking for a sparring match?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Challenging the school!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi’s eyelid twitched—he hadn’t expected Li Rui to come to him directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You beat the junior, now the senior comes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui pretended to seek a sparring match, but in truth he had come to avenge Liang He.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of situation was common in martial schools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a disciple lost, the senior brother would step in; if the senior brother couldn’t win, the master himself would fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Equal rank, keep fighting until someone wins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s called saving face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi snorted coldly and glared again at the several Zhang family disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhang family had struck first; Li Rui’s visit was entirely justified—he had no reason to refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, word would spread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would harm the Zhang family’s reputation, making it impossible for them to hold their heads high in Anning Guard again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old bastard, do you really think I’m afraid of you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi strode toward the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been chosen by Zhang Hao to serve as a platoon leader in the Anning Guard precisely because he was among the strongest of the Zhang family’s eighth-rank martialists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And before coming here,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he had already investigated the Anning Guard officers’ records—including Li Rui’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui had once been a lowly deputy head of the Qinghe branch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t even afraid of the head, Dao Xiong—how much less would he fear a negligible deputy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, as far as he knew, Li Rui was already seventy years old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since you’re tired of living, I’ll grant your wish.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cruel smile curled on Zhang Yi’s lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t kill him outright, but he could leave hidden injuries; at his age, with so many ailments, he might just drop dead suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they investigated later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he would have ample grounds to deny any wrongdoing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi had decided to kill—his actions would show others that the Zhang family was not to be trifled with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping outside,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he saw Li Rui and Liang He standing before the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around them, a crowd of Anning Guard soldiers had gathered to watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Li Da Ren,” Zhang Yi bowed, forcing a smile: “You’re old now—you’d be wiser to avoid sparring with young men like us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m afraid I might accidentally kill you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone dripped with mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui nodded: “Mm, that’s true—if I die today or in the coming days, it’ll be your doing, Zhang Da Ren.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi’s lip twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He muttered under his breath: “Using age as a shield.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no intention of continuing this verbal exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, age was age—arguing with an old man would make him look foolish if word got out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Li Da Ren just said you wanted to ask for a sparring match?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui nodded again: “Zhang Da Ren, please.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi sneered—he wanted to see real skill in the fists and feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some people just needed to be taught a lesson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had full confidence he could handle this old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui was Ning Zhongtian’s man; he was Feng Yu’s man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he defeated Li Rui, he would humiliate Ning Zhongtian—and, on a grander scale, strike Jiang Lin’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi drew his waist sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a word, he swung it down—fierce, brutal, unrestrained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhang family had become one of the three great houses mainly by running martial schools; the Zhangs were the most formidable fighters among the three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi considered himself no weaker than any other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui narrowed his eyes slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dropped his sword, using only the scabbard to defend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung it horizontally against Zhang Yi’s blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dull crash—the scabbard struck Zhang Yi’s sword off course; before Zhang Yi could press forward, the scabbard blurred into a shadow and slammed toward him with brute force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi’s pupils contracted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had assumed Li Rui dropping his sword and using only the scabbard was arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now he saw—the old man had planned this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using only the scabbard reduced lethal power, but its lighter weight meant faster strikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On a battlefield, this would be foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was a sparring match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Li Rui stood still, Zhang Yi wouldn’t dare truly slash him—he held back, while Li Rui fought without restraint; the balance tipped decisively in Li Rui’s favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the situation became one-sided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected Li Rui’s strength—or how precisely every strike was angled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t counter; the tide had turned beyond reversal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Zhang family disciples gasped at the sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their minds, this Fifth Uncle had always been formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this scene was nothing like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One young man hesitated: “Fifth Uncle… is he going to lose?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, not only had the juniors been beaten—now even the seniors had been beaten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhang family’s face was utterly shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi’s face flushed crimson, his strength trapped, useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thirty-odd moves,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui finally found an opening—he blocked Zhang Yi’s sword with the scabbard, then his left hand shot out, delivering a solid palm strike to Zhang Yi’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pain exploded in Zhang Yi’s chest; he staggered backward seven or eight steps, planting his sword into the ground to barely steady himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhang family members froze in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The onlookers were also quietly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi had lost!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no other choice, Zhang Yi forced a breath into his lungs, reversed his sword, and bowed: “Outmatched—I yield.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your courtesy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui returned the bow and stepped back, ending the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t kill Zhang Yi anyway—today’s display was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to Liang He, who gazed at him with awe, and spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd automatically parted to let Li Rui and Liang He pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He still basked in quiet triumph, but soon he noticed something: “Master, why today—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he struggled for words, Li Rui smiled faintly: “You mean why so openly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Openly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not really.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already seventh-rank Willow Sinew, and a seventh-rank with true qi formed—he could afford to show more strength, confident he could protect himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t some protagonist who waited until max level before stepping out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A measured display of strength was necessary—seven-tenths was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Constantly yielding only makes people think you’re easy to bully, inviting even more trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today someone came looking for Liang He.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who can guarantee tomorrow won’t bring another visitor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather than wait for others to come to you, it’s better to strike first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui has always been someone who prefers to take the initiative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why it’s the Zhang family:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, the Zhang family came right to him; second, their strongest member is seventh-rank, and so is he, so he fears no retaliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third, he hit one of their men and made them unhappy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui was about to speak to Liang He.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly he looked up and saw someone watching him from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhongtian!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Congratulations, host! Achievement completed: “Out of the Military, Into the Court — Beginner Plot — Patron’s Recognition.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Entering imperial service, ability is secondary; what matters most is gaining your patron’s favor. Your performance has been noticed by your superior, who now sees you as a steady, promising youth with great potential and holds high expectations for you.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Completing task: Patron’s Recognition. Reward calculation in progress.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Task rating: C.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Obtained 20 Achievement Points!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name: Li Rui】【Age: 7】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Talent: Martial Bone, Exceptional Comprehension, Spirit Eye】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Technique: White Ape’s Cloak Blade, Nine Mystical Spirit Sky Map】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Achievements: 70\u002F100】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hide your strength.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Interesting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhongtian walked up to Li Rui; he had seen every move of Li Rui’s fight with Zhang Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi is no weakling; his strength rivals that of Dao Xiong, the head of the Qinghe Branch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui barely won against Zhang Yang just recently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, only two months later, he has defeated Zhang Yi, whose strength far surpasses his own — no one needs to guess that Li Rui had been concealing his true power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>=9+Book bar\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui smiled faintly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Excellency Ning is perceptive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had anticipated this. Since he dared reveal his strength, he had already foreseen Ning Zhongtian—or even Jiang Lin—coming to speak with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just didn’t expect it so soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhongtian clicked his tongue twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t press further on the matter of hiding his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Concealing one’s true power is perfectly normal—he himself never exposed his real combat ability before ordinary people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a martial cultivator, sometimes the key is catching your opponent off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Making you a grain supervisor is a waste of talent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had previously assigned Ge Hong as a squad leader and Li Rui as a grain supervisor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d assumed Li Rui was weaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfit for the position of squad leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he saw he’d underestimated this seventy-year-old old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve got something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhongtian stroked his chin: “Old Li, don’t tell me you’ve already broken through to Willow Sinew.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui’s expression didn’t change: “I accept your blessing, Your Excellency.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhongtian smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He himself didn’t believe it possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in his day, he’d spent a full eight years to break through to Willow Sinew—already considered the most brilliant talent in the entire county.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, the martial arts instructors still used his example to motivate their disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How long had Li Rui trained?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two or three years?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Impossible to advance so fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Willow Sinew isn’t Bronze Bone—it doesn’t mature so quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Li, today you performed excellently.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhongtian gave high praise to Li Rui’s performance: “Feng Yu really thinks I have no capable men under me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recently,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhang family had repeatedly targeted his faction—first Ge Hong’s men, then Li Rui’s. But these were just minor squabbles among common soldiers; annoying, but he hadn’t bothered to intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn’t lower himself over such petty players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Rui?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While others were still bickering as low-ranking soldiers, he directly beat down one of their squad leaders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satisfying!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I recall you previously borrowed military merit from me, right? Consider it forgiven—I’ll gift you two more.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this, the three mid-rank merits he owed for purchasing the Flying Dragon in Heaven Map were wiped clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This fight was worth it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mostly because he chose the right moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Lin had just arrived at Anning Guard—exactly when he needed to establish authority. But Jiang Lin, as Assistant Regional Commander, couldn’t possibly fight himself—he needed capable subordinates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui crushed the Zhang family’s momentum, effectively letting Ning Zhongtian suppress Feng Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When word reached Jiang Lin, he’d surely form a favorable impression of Li Rui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A superior’s impression is worth far more than three mid-rank merits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he himself profited, he couldn’t shortchange his men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhongtian had never been stingy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui: “Thank you, Your Excellency Ning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhongtian waved his hand: “Accept it without hesitation. This is nothing. Perform well in the future.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was both an expectation and a promise of greater rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He burst into laughter and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Qinghe City, a grand seven-courtyard mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vermilion gate creaked open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Excellency Cao, the Zhang family will surely carry out your orders.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Hao bowed low as he saw Cao Wei off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Wei nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his status, many naturally sought to join him—far more powerful clans than the Zhang family existed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But those familiar with Qinghe and its surroundings were few.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least for now, Zhang Hao proved competent; he had no objection to granting the Zhang family extra resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pick another person—there’s still a vacancy for a platoon leader.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Hao’s eyes gleamed with delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Cao Wei was ruthless, he was generous. From today on, the Zhang family would have one squad leader and one platoon leader in Anning Guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’d crush the other two families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Already, the Wang and Zhao families dared not challenge the Zhangs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such is the power of authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For families like theirs to prosper in business, they must have imperial backing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Anning Prefecture, is there a bigger tree than Anning Guard?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Hao watched Cao Wei vanish into the darkness, and the tension he’d carried all day finally eased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serving Cao Wei was no simple task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The superior’s moods shifted unpredictably; subordinates rode the emotional rollercoaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cast a long look toward a room deep in the inner courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he returned to the room,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been cleaned, but faint crimson stains on the floor revealed what had happened there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhang family members assigned to cleaning had pale faces, feeling sick, but with Zhang Hao present, they could only force themselves to hold it in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of fear passed through Zhang Hao’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sea of crimson flashed in his mind, along with all-night screams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That demon of the Ghost Ming  Sect had been tortured to death by Cao Wei in an extremely cruel manner—even someone as ruthless as he found it too brutal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder the upper echelons are all monsters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Hao thought to himself, then ordered the Zhang family disciples: “None of you are to speak of today’s events—if you do, the entire Zhang family will be wiped out. You know the consequences.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though these men were his carefully chosen confidants, the matter was too grave—he couldn’t help but warn them sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Father.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Second Uncle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One advantage of the family was that all shared the same bloodline—prosperity or ruin fell upon all alike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if one felt little affection for the family, with parents and children still alive, there were many ways to control them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Hao glanced at the freshly turned earth outside the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your mouth is stubborn, isn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That Ghost Ming  Sect demon had died without revealing much useful information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps he simply didn’t know anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn’t matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only needed to complete Cao Wei’s task—he had seen too many of the powerful’s filth; the wisest course was to ask nothing and pretend nothing had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having finished all the cleanup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already dawn, the sky faintly lightening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Hao ate the breakfast prepared for him; the other Zhang disciples had no appetite and made excuses to leave, leaving only him to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Zhang Hao was about to return to his room to rest, his son Zhang Fu appeared in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhang Fu covered in wounds, Zhang Hao spoke calmly: “Speak. What happened?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with this ruthless father, Zhang Fu dared not lie—he recounted everything: the incident in the garrison and what he later heard about his fifth uncle, Zhang Yi, being beaten at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Li Rui.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of cold fury passed through Zhang Hao’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhang family had gone to great lengths to plant someone inside the Anning Guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhangs within the Anning Guard were tied to the family’s prestige and future strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No humiliation would be tolerated!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t think hiding in the Anning Guard means I can’t kill you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2501,"2026-06-19T22:01:09.077Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","f27974cfbc87d8449d2c9fdcf4903f0dfedd0cb40a4dcf25e1cf1888275554da","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-122","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-120",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-green-immortal-sovereign-cover.jpg"]