[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign":3,"chapter-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-141":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},2270149,4432,"Chapter 141: Hidden Storyline","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-141",141,"\u003Cp>The Mingguang Sect’s residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The inner courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vice Sect Master Yang Fusong’s face was grim; he tilted his head slightly, staring fixedly at the man atop the nearby rooftop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiang Linxian!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linxian sat atop the Mingguang Sect’s rooftop, calmly sipping wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he had said everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui had just arrived at the Mingguang Sect with his men, and Jiang Linxian showed up right after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meaning was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linxian had come to back Li Rui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Fusong cursed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Jiang Linxian had come, what was there left to negotiate? Of course, every demand must be met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he really think being Vice Sect Master of Mingguang meant he could withstand even one of Jiang Linxian’s swords?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before absolute power, all scheming looked ridiculous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tan Hu strode proudly, gripping a thin, fifty-year-old man as if he were a chick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a triumph!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had spent years in the border garrison and despised men who preyed on the weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They all deserve to die!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, he had still held some restraint, knowing the man belonged to the Mingguang Sect, so he had merely castrated him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Rui? He was directly sending this man to the executioner’s block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Li is truly a man of his word.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“‘Secretly march through Chen Cang’—so that’s what it meant!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some townsfolk who understood the situation cheered loudly; the scene grew wildly lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brave man, your righteousness!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Truly a hero who slays villains and upholds justice!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui walked at the very rear of the procession, utterly unremarkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd on the street assumed Tan Hu had captured the Mingguang man himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He followed closely beside Li Rui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked curiously: “Chief, you really just chatted with the Mingguang Sect’s Vice Sect Master, and they just handed the man over?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui smiled lightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can’t say.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But some things were mutual understanding—Mingguang wouldn’t speak of it, and neither would he.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Publicly, it was simply that a righteous soul from Mingguang had recognized the criminal hiding in their own compound and turned him in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The actual situation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linxian had been summoned by Li Rui; Mingguang had been forced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More precisely, Li Rui had told Jiang Yan, and Jiang Yan had then summoned Jiang Linxian to stand by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, why would Mingguang have surrendered so easily?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To topple a powerful figure, the best method is to reveal his misdeeds to another powerful rival—or to an even greater figure and their kin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan was a woman, and new to the martial world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, she could not tolerate such abuse of the weak; Li Rui hadn’t even embellished the tale, and she had immediately declared she would eradicate evil and protect the innocent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Li Rui’s subtle guidance,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she naturally went to seek Jiang Linxian’s help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, you must find the right person to summon the ally you need.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only after receiving Jiang Yan’s reply that he brought his men to the Mingguang residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bringing Tan Hu and the others was merely for cover—the fewer people who knew Jiang Linxian had visited Mingguang, the better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest followed naturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui never mentioned the man was from Mingguang, giving them a face-saving exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And one they had no choice but to take.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eradicate evil and protect the innocent?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui had no such righteous heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had long grown accustomed to the world’s darkness; his heart no longer stirred easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, when there was no cost to himself, he was happy to act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He deliberately paraded the criminal through the streets, deliberately building momentum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ideally, a petition from the people would follow, thanking the Anning Guard for punishing the villain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yu Kingdom had endured a thousand years—not only because of its martial strength, but also because it placed great weight on public opinion, said to be tied to the mysterious fate of the nation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He believed both the imperial court and the two high officials of the Anning Guard would welcome this scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gift of achievement handed to you? Why refuse it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The court would be pleased, Jiang Linxian would be pleased, even General Xue would be pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So only Mingguang had to suffer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond that, the main goal was fulfilling his patrol duties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he failed this, those already jealous of his appointment as Patrol Commander would seize the chance to attack him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui had to eliminate the threat before it grew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One move, multiple gains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, without a single soldier raised, Mingguang had bowed, and the criminal had been taken away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for offending the Mingguang Sect?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui wasn’t a banknote—he never expected everyone to like him or escape all consequences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In officialdom, sometimes you must take the lightning strike for your superior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if you’re going to do it, you must do it well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Jiang Linxian supporting him, he didn't think Mingguang had the guts to attack a court official.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, he had no children, no relatives, no family—alone in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly couldn’t imagine how Mingguang could hold leverage over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A line of small characters appeared before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Congratulations, Host! You have completed the hidden storyline: “Be Kind, Not Violent.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【In the martial world, grudges are inevitable, but resolving them need not involve bloodshed. You peacefully settled this conflict through your own means—a hallmark of a mature martial artist.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Task “Be Kind, Not Violent” completed. Reward calculation in progress.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Task rating: S+, reward doubled.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Obtained 50 Achievement Points!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Achievement Points reached 100. Reward being granted.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【The martial world is perilous because of human hearts. You experienced the world’s cruelties young—your Spiritual Eye has finally changed.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Obtained: Insightful Eye!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Young Hero, begin your perfect martial journey!】【Name: Li Rui】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Age: 10】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Talent: Martial Bone, Exceptional Comprehension, Insightful Eye】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Martial Art: Changchun Technique, Dragon Soaring Through Nine Heavens】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Achievements: 10\u002F100】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hidden quest?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“S+?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui was surprised—he hadn’t expected this quest to trigger a hidden storyline, let alone receive a second S+ rating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After so long of exploration,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he had long realized that achieving high ratings in this Perfect Life system wasn’t easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>=9+book_bar\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were truly a naive fool, he wouldn’t just fail to reach the lowest “E” rating—he might not even complete the quest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made the S+ rating all the more precious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly turned his attention to the “Talent” section: Insightful Eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previous Spirit Eye had transformed into the Wisdom Eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wisdom Eye.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui suddenly brightened his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had once read about the Wisdom Eye in an ancient text dedicated to extraordinary eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Under certain conditions, the Spirit Eye may evolve into the Wisdom Eye. Those who possess it can not only perceive spiritual substances but also sense dangers in their surroundings, allowing timely avoidance of threats.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui was overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cultivation begins with securing one’s life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To avoid sudden death, besides possessing sufficient strength, avoiding danger is equally crucial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The principle that a gentleman does not stand beneath a crumbling wall is simple and clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Wisdom Eye, he could escape danger in time, turning threats into nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Possessing this eye greatly increases one’s chances of survival!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui blinked his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly noticed something unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was when his eyelids closed that he saw a wisp of smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the records.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the smoke was white, it indicated safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it turned red, it signaled unstable factors in the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deeper the red, the greater the danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it turned black, it meant a world-ending calamity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final black, of course, was theoretical speculation—no one had ever seen what a world-ending calamity looked like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui closed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw a faint red smoke drifting before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This condition fell within the normal range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qinghe City, to say nothing else, had no shortage of villains from the Eight Secret Gates; it could never be pure white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Rui’s strength was too great; ordinary thieves posed little threat to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond that, there was the newly acquired enmity with Mingguang Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps due to Jiang Lin’s intimidation, the danger level toward Li Rui was not high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, what appeared in the Wisdom Eye was faint red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It indicated Qinghe was temporarily safe—so long as he remained cautious, he would not lose his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the smoke turned red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would be the time to be alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excellent!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui’s lips curled slightly upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Liang He asked with concern: “Chief, did you not sleep well last night? Are you too exhausted?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had noticed Li Rui blinking his eyes intermittently while walking and couldn’t help asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui opened his eyes and smiled: “I am a bit tired.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He’s respect for his old chief deepened further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on his understanding of Li Rui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today’s events were certainly not as simple as they appeared—Li Rui must have done many things they knew nothing about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our chief, at seventy, still labors tirelessly for justice. I must take him as my standard and reflect daily on the gap between us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang He thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui, of course, knew nothing of Liang He’s thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was still studying his newly acquired Wisdom Eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mingguang Sect was three li from Anning Garrison; as he passed through different streets, the smoke’s color shifted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it remained mostly within the faint red range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking and sensing along the way, Li Rui gradually mastered how to activate the Wisdom Eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He no longer needed to close his eyes for long—just a blink was enough to catch the smoke’s color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This allowed quicker detection of danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the group passed through an alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smoke’s color changed abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood red!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smear of nearly blood-colored smoke drifted in his awareness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui’s brow furrowed sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This usually meant two things: either a killer-like master lurked here, killing all who passed, or a powerful figure was lying in wait—targeting him specifically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remembering Jiang Lin was nearby, he showed no outward sign, preparing for immediate defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued following Tan Hu and the others toward the garrison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking a hundred zhang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smoke’s color returned to faint red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui finally exhaled in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It wasn’t aimed at me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after entering the garrison did he dare to glance back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who was it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was said that Qinghe now teemed with hidden dragons and tigers—Qingfeng Villa and Mingguang Sect were merely the first to arrive, thanks to their proximity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in truth, many sects rivaling or even surpassing Huaqing Sect were also watching Qinghe with hungry eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some powerful figures had already slipped into Qinghe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply lacked the status to know about them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1799,"2026-06-19T22:01:09.077Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","d08baeba0fe574b07952dc1ff3c8ce7e91b9a852b27b746e02a1b6bc43f93108","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-142","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-140",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-green-immortal-sovereign-cover.jpg"]