[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign":3,"chapter-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-95":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},2270103,4432,"Chapter 95: Advice from a Senior","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-95",95,"\u003Cp>The grand competition ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Liu Tong was chosen by Jiang Lin, and will depart next month to cultivate at Huaqing Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This drew envy from countless others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qinghe had gone three years without a single candidate being accepted into Huaqing Sect; Liu Tong had undoubtedly become the center of everyone’s gossip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The competition passed without incident or drama—no dark horse emerged, no one rose unexpectedly; it was no different from previous years, and even shorter, lasting only one hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd dispersed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui left calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A seventy-year-old man like him had virtually no chance of entering Huaqing Sect through conventional means, unless Huaqing Sect was hiring janitors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Work as a cleaner for a Fortune 500 company?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had seen too many storms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not so weak as to agonize over missed opportunities or succumb to envy and jealousy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To claim all fortune at once—does he really think he’s the chosen one of this realm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forcefully rush onto the stage and win the favor of some noble patron?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That kind of novel plot was already crushed before he even reached the stage, by the Huaqing Sect disciples waiting below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just walk your own path—no need to overthink anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this trip was not without gain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qinghe Branch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lanterns lit, a silhouette.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui stared at the small wooden box in his hand, his heart pounding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It must be a precious treasure!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During today’s grand competition, he had been secretly observing Jiang Lin; had he not feared the terrifying intuition of martial experts, he would have glued his eyes to Jiang Lin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was spiritual matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his Spiritual Eye, Li Rui could perceive the spiritual matter inherent in all things, and he had discovered that different objects contained slightly varying amounts of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Lin, as an elder of Huaqing Sect, wore spiritual weapons and armor that, to Li Rui’s eyes, radiated pure wealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But one golden glow caught Li Rui’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because that golden glow matched exactly the spiritual matter emitted by the small wooden box in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anything Jiang Lin carried with him must be extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This object is so precious, and was taken from Chi Lian.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui’s heart jolted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That assassination attempt before—was never aimed at Tang Sheng or money; it was aimed at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Ghost Ming  Sect must be searching for this item.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression turned grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only silver lining was that the Ghost Ming  Sect currently only knew the item was with the Heaven and Earth Alliance—they didn’t yet know it was him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui pondered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This item cannot stay in the residence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The box’s value far exceeded imagination; keeping it close would only invite disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he couldn’t open it anyway, better to hide it somewhere secret first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Ghost Ming  Sect—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Chi Lian died, he was only a Ninth Rank; even if they suspected, their first targets would be Tang Sheng, then Ge Hong and Zhang Yang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t his problem to worry about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Yong drove a cart full of swill out of the Qinghe Branch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Li Rui buried the wooden box himself,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it would be like hanging a sign that read “Here lies silver”—easily spotted by the Ghost Ming  Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each residence in the Qinghe Branch was responsible for its own swill removal, once every seven days; Li Residence had always assigned this task to Yang Yong; having Yang Yong do it would not arouse suspicion from the Ghost Ming  Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one would notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tianyi Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss Li, Liu Tong wants to gather a few of us from Tianyi Hall.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shulin said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui put down his book and smiled lightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How thoughtful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tong was truly riding high now—become a disciple of Huaqing Sect, his future prospects were assured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haven’t you seen Zhang Yang lingering every day in Liu Tong’s sister’s room?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yang helps these relatives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just so he can be repaid someday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tong’s entry into Huaqing Sect also boosts his standing in the Heaven and Earth Alliance—a win-win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss Li, Liu Tong said he’ll host the gathering in his own courtyard at the branch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shulin added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Liu Tong was destined for great heights; though he’d already clung tightly to Li Rui’s leg, he had no objection to clinging to more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was specifically requested by Liu Tong himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui chuckled: “If I don’t go, it would seem unfeeling.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tong had already invited him once before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The location was Huayelou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui had declined; he hadn’t expected Liu Tong to be considerate enough to change the venue to the branch this time, with only himself, Zhou Shulin, and Liang He present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui arrived at Liu Tong’s courtyard with Zhou Shulin and Liang He.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Technically,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tong, as an ordinary disciple, had no right to a private courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But due to his special status and Zhang Yang’s maneuvering, he had been granted this courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though smaller than the branch chief’s residence, it still clearly signaled status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he knocked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tong opened the door with a cheerful grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shulin and Liang He had expected, given Liu Tong’s nature, that the courtyard would be filled with concubines and springtime beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they found only three servants, all over fifty years old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui raised his estimation of Liu Tong slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The playboy in public was actually a workaholic?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That required immense depth of character and perseverance; few who indulged daily in wine and women ever truly woke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tong cooked several small dishes himself and warmed a pot of wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Liu Tong finished, Zhou Shulin asked in surprise: “Brother Liu, I didn’t know you could cook.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tong sat down, wiping sweat from his brow: “Learned it long ago.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shulin fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Liu Tong’s current glory masked a difficult past at his ancestral home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Liu Tong, his own childhood had been comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least he never had to cook for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tong raised his cup: “Master Li, I toast you. Back at the hall, you let me off easy—otherwise, just for skipping work, I’d have been in deep trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He openly admitted his fault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he still called Li Rui “Master Li”—instantly narrowing the distance between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui and the other two smiled knowingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sincerity was the ultimate weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Rui drink his cup, Liu Tong finally wore a satisfied smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After three rounds of wine,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he took the opportunity, slightly drunk, to ask Li Rui: “Master Li, what should I watch out for when I go to Huaqing Sect?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This banquet was arranged solely to seek Li Rui’s advice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tong deeply admired this Master Li’s steady demeanor—no other deputy branch chiefs rose and fell like him; only Li Rui steadily advanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was Liu Tong’s role model.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui took a small sip of wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tong became a disciple of Huaqing Sect only because of his role in the campaign against the Ghost Ming  Sect—he was the best among three candidates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Huaqing Sect, innate talent in cultivation is everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Liu, once you’re in Huaqing Sect, you must highlight your strengths and play to your advantages.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tong listened carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since you’ve got a good appearance, make the most of it—find out more about fellow disciples with wealthy families, especially senior sisters or even senior aunts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tong: “(○д)ノ”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1260,"2026-06-19T22:01:09.077Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","99eea7aa67d6ec222327cdd03b4c7f000ef592245c9a12d0e155517491ea2026","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-96","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-94",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-green-immortal-sovereign-cover.jpg"]