[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign":3,"chapter-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-70":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},2270078,4432,"Chapter 70: Why Is Miss Jiang Spying on Me?","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-70",70,"\u003Cp>Calculating the days, it was time to pick up the soft armor from the blacksmith shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui put down the Daoist scripture in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave Lianghe a few instructions and left the black market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The state-run blacksmith shop was not close to the black market; it took about half an hour to reach before he heard the clanging of hammer on iron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m here to collect my soft armor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly man, raising his hammer to strike a red-hot iron bar, paused and turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s you—I’ll get it for you right away.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly man recognized Li Rui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He set down his hammer, wiped sweat from his brow with a cloth hanging around his neck, and stepped through the curtain into the back room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He returned quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he reappeared, he held a thin, lightweight chainmail shirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re lucky—the Xuanjin iron was just enough. I’ve reinforced the chest and back; ordinary spiritual weapons can’t pierce it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui took the armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he looked, the more he liked it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was extremely light—worn beneath clothing, it was completely invisible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drew his knife and tested it; indeed, it could not cut through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A fine treasure!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this armor protecting his vital points, even if someone launched a surprise attack, he’d have a better chance of survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here’s your payment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui was very satisfied with the man’s craftsmanship and swiftly pulled a hundred-ounce silver note from his sleeve, bearing the seal of Tianbao Trading House.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly man took the note.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile appeared on his face: “Old man, if you ever come back for weapons, I’ll give you a ten percent discount.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t noticed—this burly man, with his thick brows and big eyes, looked like a simple fellow, yet he knew how to do business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took off his outer robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He put the armor directly over his inner garment, then pulled his outer robe back on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui studied himself for a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when he was certain no trace of the armor showed did he leave the forge satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Another hundred taels owed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt a sudden headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being able to owe money was a skill in itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were still just the head of Tianyi Hall, no one would agree to let him run a tab.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, they lived on salaries, with almost no other income—a hundred taels took a whole year to save, truly pitifully poor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This hundred taels came from the black market’s accounts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could repay it later; previous clerks had done the same—so long as it wasn’t excessive, no one would press the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some rules must be followed, but often one must also know when to adapt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had obtained the armor that could save his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui was in good spirits, strolling slowly down the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar voice came from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Li.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui turned toward the voice and saw Han Qin waving at him, standing beside her were Zhu Yue and Jiang Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If it isn’t the three senior masters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bowed to the three of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin stepped forward quickly and smiled: “Senior, you’re much older than I am—just call me Xiao Han.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, Xiao Han—where are you headed?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui didn’t pretend to be shy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin explained: “Naturally, it’s about the Ghost Ming  Sect—a senior uncle has come from our sect to Qinghe; we’re going to welcome him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had heard rumors of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Zhao Wei’s death, the Heaven-Earth Alliance was furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others could be ignored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Ghost Mask Knife must die—now, many hall masters across the six halls are out searching for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Deputy Alliance Master Tang has come personally to Qinghe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui should have joined the mission too, but he claimed old age and poor health; Dao Xiong knew his age and didn’t press him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pursuit of the Ghost Ming  Sect was originally provoked by Huaqing Sect; sending experts now is only natural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin: “Last time I exchanged insights on weapons with Senior Li, I gained much. After we finish dealing with the Ghost Ming  Sect, I’ll come again to learn from you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, of course.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui smiled and waved his hand, his eyes subtly scanning the three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprise flickered in his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, no wonder Huaqing Sect’s top disciples.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his eyes, Han Qin and the other two shimmered with multiple spots of golden light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each spot indicated the presence of spiritual material.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Spirit armor, spirit weapon, spirit boots—truly an eye-opener.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only because he possessed the Spiritual Eye could he see through them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who says the rich can’t fight? Li Rui was the first to disagree—look at Han Qin’s gear, she’s practically armed to the teeth; even a sneak attack would have no weak spot to target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who says the rich can't fight? Li Rui was the first to disagree—look at Han Qin’s gear, nearly armed to the teeth; even a sneak attack might not find an opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Rui lost in thought, Han Qin raised her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe, if that’s the case, I won’t disturb you three.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui bowed with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm, Senior, we’ll meet again another day.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin had matters to attend to and didn’t intend to linger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yue remained silent throughout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had gradually accepted that his family’s old stable hand might be stronger than him—but he couldn’t bring himself to call Li Rui “Senior,” as Han Qin did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had gradually accepted that his family’s old stable hand might be stronger than him, but he could not bring himself to call Li Rui “senior” as Han Qin did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already decided: once the Ghost Ming  Sect matter was settled, he’d return to Huaqing Sect and enter seclusion—never coming back to Qinghe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already decided to wait until the Ghost Ming  Sect matter was settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Han Qin and Zhu Yue prepared to leave, Jiang Yan spoke up: “Senior, I have a few questions for you—could we speak privately?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Han Qin and Zhu Yue were about to leave, Jiang Yan spoke up: “Senior, I have a few questions for you—may I speak with you privately?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at his panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No prompt appeared—no “Gained Appreciation” or similar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course—according to previous prompts, we’ve already entered ‘childhood companions’; ordinary attention won’t increase achievements.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, Jiang Yan led Li Rui to the mouth of the alley across the street, where Han Qin and Zhu Yue could no longer hear them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s true—according to the earlier hint, we’re already in the ‘childhood sweethearts’ stage; ordinary attention shouldn’t increase the achievement.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before Jiang Yan could speak, Li Rui spoke first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiang Miss, why were you spying on me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan was caught off guard; a flicker of panic crossed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Was it that obvious?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly steadied herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior, I think you’ve misunderstood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Rui’s eyes narrowed slightly: “Oh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took half a step forward, closing the distance to her—close enough to catch the faint scent of her perfume.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shed his usual jovial demeanor and became forceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman had always been a thorn in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped half a pace forward, closing the distance to Jiang Yan, nearly able to scent the faint fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He abandoned his usual cheerful demeanor and grew forceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman before him had always been a thorn in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to know why Jiang Yan had looked at her multiple times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan was thinking about how to answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui was considering from what angle he should draw his blade if combat broke out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, both sides fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan finally clarified her thoughts and regained her composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui’s fingers bent rhythmically behind his back, ready to draw the dagger hidden at his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Actually, the first time I saw you in the Zhu family’s stable, I noticed you were different from others.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s a familiar opening line.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could this little girl actually like me??”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Jiang Yan’s flushed face, Li Rui felt insecure for the first time—even about himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan pressed her lips together:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since childhood, I’ve been different from ordinary people—I can see others’ destinies. Yours is the rare ‘Hidden Dragon, Do Not Use’ destiny.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1408,"2026-06-19T22:01:09.077Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","cee2abb3f596989cc27889033ecf044cd4c362c68f47a1aae4250d426130685a","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-71","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-69",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-green-immortal-sovereign-cover.jpg"]