[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign":3,"chapter-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-245":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},2270253,4432,"Chapter 245: Immortal Weapon Takes Shape","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-245",245,"\u003Cp>Dong. Dong. Dong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A melodious clang of hammering rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was called melodious because the frequency was low, each strike lingering a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui’s face showed exhaustion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped back automatically behind Tie Kuang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had done all he could; now it was Tie Kuang’s turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Tie Kuang’s tenth attempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immortal Mystery Qi was only one part of forging a weapon; though important, it was not the whole, and other tasks still fell to Tie Kuang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no small challenge for Tie Kuang, a master forger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, yes, just like that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tie Kuang plunged into a sick frenzy, muttering incessantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui’s expression turned strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now Tie Kuang looked exactly like a mad scientist from his past life, eyes fixed solely on hammering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With each strike of the Flame-Scorching Heaven Hammer, the spiritual nature of the Crimson Dragon Divine Iron increased slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This process lasted three full days and nights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tie Kuang did not sleep or rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu’s eyelids drooped, feeling as if a mountain pressed upon them, ready to shut at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t him wearing down the old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the old man wearing him down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether Tie Kuang or Li Rui, both old men, each more spirited than the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly couldn’t hold on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another wave of drowsiness came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tie Kuang suddenly spoke: “Done!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, Liu Tiezhu’s bulging eyes widened, fixing on the Crimson Dragon Divine Iron in Tie Kuang’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Crimson Dragon Divine Iron had cooled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dark, misshapen lump, barely recognizable as a blade blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone else would have tossed it off as scrap iron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Liu Tiezhu saw at once that it was extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the black surface of the blade blank, something seemed to glide—look closer, and it was a koi fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Spiritual Core!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tiezhu’s breathing quickened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s the true dragon!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw at once that the weapon’s spiritual core was not the koi it appeared to be, but the true dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the saying goes: the koi leaps the Dragon Gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A koi that crosses the Dragon Gate becomes a dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tie Kuang held the blade blank and burst into loud laughter, releasing his true qi, making the forge’s tools jingle and clatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Done!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Li Rui step forward with a smile: “Congratulations, Elder. My heartfelt felicitations.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tie Kuang was in high spirits; he grinned: “Li kid, this time I owe it all to you. Your dragon-shaped true qi matched the Crimson Dragon Divine Iron perfectly—it saved me a world of trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gazed at the koi drifting like in a small pond atop the blade blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m a genius!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tie Kuang was certain: this koi was pure divine inspiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, the koi owed its existence to a casual remark Li Rui had made during one of their chats—about koi transforming into dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With my current skill, directly using a dragon as the spiritual core would be too grand, beyond my control. But if it’s too small, it won’t sustain the Immortal Weapon’s aura. I began with the koi, nurturing it daily—eventually, it will transform into a dragon and become a true Immortal Weapon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tie Kuang believed himself a genius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a brilliant idea—no one in history had ever attempted it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A groundbreaking act!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tie Kuang grew fonder with every glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forging an Immortal Weapon, shaping the blank was merely the most basic step; afterward, immense time was needed to nurture the weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nurturing the weapon was, in some ways, even more important than forging it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current blank was only fourth-rank upper; it still fell short of being an Immortal Weapon. Only when the koi fully transformed into a dragon would it become a true Immortal Weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the koi’s transformation into a dragon would take long, the probability was far higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re my lucky star, kid!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tie Kuang’s laughter shook the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was truly delighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which forger didn’t dream of forging an Immortal Weapon?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without Li Rui, he would have had no hope in this lifetime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui chuckled: “It’s your skill, Elder. I’m merely the catalyst.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Tie Kuang shook his head solemnly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No. Without you, I would have had zero chance—not even ten percent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after walking the path did one understand the difficulty of forging an Immortal Weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was certain: without Li Rui’s Immortal Mystery Qi and the suggestion of koi-to-dragon transformation, relying solely on beast blood to condense the spiritual core, he could never have succeeded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I owe you a debt.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui: “Elder, we’re family. No need for such formalities.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tie Kuang glanced at him, said nothing—his silence was acceptance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart leapt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s how you grip a powerful thigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ga. Ga. Ga.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The caw of a crow echoed from bare branches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside Qinghe County.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sturdy old man stood with his hands behind his back beneath a withered locust tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A middle-aged man in black robes emerged from the darkness, removed his hood, revealing Zhu Renhe’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Speak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Gao stared coldly at Zhu Renhe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Renhe chuckled: “Fu Huai died near the Anning Guard Battalion. Most likely Jiang Lin or Cao Wei did it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiang Lin? Cao Wei?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Gao narrowed his eyes slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Renhe had searched for Fu Huai for over half a year and found nothing—almost certainly, Fu Huai was dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiang Lin and Li Rui may be the ones the Immortal Sovereign seeks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Gao recalled the last words Fu Huai had spoken before vanishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that day,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Huai disappeared completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had long suspected Fu Huai was killed by Jiang Lin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What of Li Rui?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He might be involved too, but compared to Jiang Lin, the likelihood was far lower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Fu Huai wasn’t just a Qi-Seer—he was a sixth-rank expert. Li Rui could never have killed a sixth-rank martial expert silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least a fifth-rank would be needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Renhe narrowed his eyes: “Brother Yuan, what will the Sect prepare to do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Gao fell into thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Jiang Lin truly killed Fu Huai, then Jiang Lin was almost certainly the one the Immortal Sovereign sought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But capturing Jiang Lin alive and taking him to the capital was extremely difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, he had no confidence in doing so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Gao snorted: “I’ll report this to the Ancestor. He will decide.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The advantage of leaning on a great tree is this:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t win—but others might.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ghost Ming  Sect was full of experts. Jiang Lin thought himself an Immortal?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Immortal Sovereign’s decree must be fulfilled—Jiang Lin will be delivered before the Immortal Sovereign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang Renhe nodded, a faint smile curling at his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The goal was achieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had come to Yuan Gao today, of course, not truly to avenge Fu Huai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He merely intended to set the wolf against the tiger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linxian was famed for his combat prowess—a single man with a single sword, forcing all fifth-rank martial artists in Yunzhou to bow their heads. He knew he was no match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to obtain immortal qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was impossible alone—he must leverage others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ghost Ming  Sect was an ideal choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Ghost Ming  Sect and Jiang Linxian clashed like a heron and a clam, he would wade into the chaos, lay his plans early, and use his geographic advantage to seize the immortal qi for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loyalty?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A true man cannot languish beneath others!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I, Zhuang, have never intended to remain a dog of a cult forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fight already.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Weiheshimao Office, Li Rui closed his eyes to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his gaze inward to his dantian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His qi sea, once a small puddle, had expanded considerably; with daily nourishment, he would naturally break through to the Ocean Viewing realm, with no further obstacles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It merely required time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Tie Kuang had once warned him his breakthrough was too rapid, Li Rui had deliberately slowed his pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even his slowness was still lightning-fast compared to other martial artists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nourish qi internally, refine the body externally.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after opening the qi sea, external cultivation must not be neglected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The famed masters of the world, even if they favored one path, never neglected either internal or external cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He silently lamented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he had opened his qi sea, there was no reason to keep holding onto the sacred treasure of Shenbing Mountain Villa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, the Flame-Scorching Heaven Hammer could not only forge true qi but also serve as an excellent tool for body refinement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Li Rui pondered,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Hai’s voice came from outside: “Chief Li, the Blade Lord from Wu Country requests an audience.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Diao Mo?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui rose, his eyes brightening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Diao Mo had teamed up with him to sabotage the Qi clan’s plan in the Southern Frontier, he had returned to Wu Country—and vanished for over half a year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped out quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There he saw Diao Mo and Diao Meng already being led into the office by the Benhu Cavalry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Brother Diao, long time no see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice arrived before he did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui clasped his fists warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Brother Li.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Diao Mo clasped his fists just as warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they had not met in a long time, their correspondence had been frequent: the Tian Di Alliance’s caravans visited Wu Country’s border post once a month, and his subordinates always received letters from Li Rui, along with various curious Yu Kingdom trinkets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui pulled Diao Mo into the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After they sat down, he asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Brother Diao, what brings you back this time?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Diao Mo laughed heartily: “What, can’t I visit my big brother without a reason?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said that,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but Li Rui didn’t believe it for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Rui’s expression, Diao Mo realized flattery was useless; he cleared his throat: “This is a long story. Recently, a bandit gang has been harassing caravans. I led men to hunt them down, but spent seven or eight days in the mountains without seeing a single soul.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since we were already near the checkpoint, I figured I’d stop by for a cup of tea.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui rolled his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The checkpoint was still five hundred li from Qinghe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Conveniently on the way?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is that how you define “on the way”?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Diao Mo cleared his throat again, realizing his excuse was weak: “Big Brother Li, I know you’re resourceful—I came to ask for your advice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cut straight to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t try to pressure Li Rui with official business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, if Li Rui treated this as official business, every incident occurred within Wu Country’s borders—he had no obligation to interfere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was when sincerity mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui smiled slightly: “Little Brother Diao, your matter is my matter. Tomorrow, we’ll go together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Li Rui agree outright, Diao Mo finally exhaled in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavy stone in his chest lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He relaxed completely and began chatting casually with Li Rui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they talked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui steered the topic to Xia Xiaotang: “Little Brother Diao, it’s been a long time since we last saw Miss Xia—has the envoy leader been replaced?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the mention of Xia Xiaotang,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Diao Mo’s expression turned strange: “No, Big Brother Li, you don’t know—Miss Xia has been placed under house arrest by the Grand Witch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui raised an eyebrow:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“House arrest?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>House arrest wasn’t unusual—but for the Grand Witch of Wu Country to impose it? That carried weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Diao Mo chuckled: “Given your wisdom, you’ve probably guessed—Miss Xia is no ordinary person. She is the Grand Witch’s disciple.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He added quickly: “Big Brother Li, you must never tell anyone this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui’s eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Grand Witch’s disciple!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never imagined Xia Xiaotang’s status was so high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know how many disciples the Grand Witch had, but consider this: the Grand Witch was equivalent to the Yu Kingdom’s State Preceptor, and even the State Preceptor’s pageboys were nobler than the true disciples of most major sects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xiaotang’s status was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So the Grand Witch of Wu Country noticed me because of Xia Xiaotang.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Memories of the mission that had shaken Wu Country surfaced in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, it all made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grew even more curious: “Why was Miss Xia placed under house arrest?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Diao Mo shook his head with a smile: “I don’t know the details. Miss Xia is naturally mischievous—no one knows why she angered the Grand Witch. Soon after returning from the border market, she was confined.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Counting the days—it was barely two days after Xia Xiaotang gave him the Soul-Returning Pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Could it be…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui already had a suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Soul-Returning Pill in Xia Xiaotang’s possession was almost certainly given to her by the Grand Witch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a divine artifact couldn’t be given out casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It must have been discovered—and punishment followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Li Rui felt a wave of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meant Xia Xiaotang had not told the Grand Witch about the Beast God’s reincarnation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Beast God held supreme status in Wu Country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Grand Witch learned he was the so-called Beast God reincarnated—whether true or false—he would be seized and subjected to intense study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This little girl is quite devoted.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already planning how to coax—no, reward—her properly the next time he saw her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My most faithful believer?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fell silent for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group rode out of the city—some on steeds, others on demonic beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The residents of Qinghe were now accustomed to such scenes and no longer found them surprising; they went about their business as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were eight people altogether, and their mounts were exceptionally swift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just three hours later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group appeared before the border checkpoint between the Yu and Wu kingdoms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui pulled tight on the reins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked slowly into the fortress with Dao Mo and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city guards, seeing they were from the Anning Guard, grinned broadly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t it because every time Li Rui came to patrol the checkpoint, he brought food and supplies for the locals?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as they entered the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw Wang Fu, the garrison commander, greeting them with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Captain Li, Lord Dao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was far too familiar with these two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui gestured for Tan Hu and the others to step forward: “Commander Wang, the soldiers guarding the border work hard. I’ve brought a few small items from the city—please help distribute them among the men.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Fu’s face lit up with joy:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Li, you keep coming, why bring so much every time?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his hands didn’t pause a single moment as he took the goods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the fortress wasn’t short on supplies, the items sent from Annan Town were always the same, and everyone was tired of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They longed for something unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having accepted the goods,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Fu warmly invited Li Rui and Dao Mo inside for tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over tea, Li Rui briefly explained the purpose of this border crossing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understanding Li Rui’s intent,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Fu raised an eyebrow slightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you leaving the border, Lord Li?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2541,"2026-06-19T22:01:11.003Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","3fbcde7afeb14dcef7c54863d8c7b4cc55e649acd4e33b18c1d4ebf94034d9b3","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-246","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-244",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-green-immortal-sovereign-cover.jpg"]