[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-life-my-lifespan-increases-daily":3,"chapter-eternal-life-my-lifespan-increases-daily-eternal-life-my-lifespan-increases-daily-chapter-168":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Eternal Life: My Lifespan Increases Daily",{"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},1548751,2010,"Chapter 168 - 166: The Hero Battles the Evil Dragon","eternal-life-my-lifespan-increases-daily-chapter-168",168,"\u003Cp>He continued forward, ignoring the people fleeing past him and the well-intentioned warnings not to look back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wolf-headed fog beast suddenly rushed at him from the street corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fierce, savage, greedy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The essence blood of a martial artist was an absolute elixir for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the essence blood of a strong warrior like Song Changming, which was even more potent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Song Changming, the fog beast immediately approached him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This fog beast emitted a dense scorch mist, its aura even more formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Undoubtedly, this was a high-level fog beast!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be careful, my friend!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young man dressed as a scholar in plain clothes, standing in a corner, thought Song Changming hadn’t noticed the approaching high-level fog beast and couldn’t help but call out in warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Changming merely glanced at him, raised his hand, and seemed to casually make a slash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The high-level fog beast leaping in the air had its forepaws and wolf head severed by Song Changming’s slash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The high-level fog beast was killed in an instant, its body crashing to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a single drop of blood stained Song Changming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seemingly effortless slash made the scholar’s eyes light up, continuously praising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such mastery, great sword skill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\" Song Changming had thought the other was just a common unlucky scholar caught in the chaos of war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing the other’s calm appraisal of his sword skill, Song Changming figured he was likely someone from the Jianghu, not an ordinary scholar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could you be the ’Dragon Saber’ Song Changming?\" The scholar’s gaze fell on Song Changming’s dragon pattern saber, and he immediately guessed Song Changming’s identity, showing great interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The city is dangerous, my friend, you should also be careful.\" Song Changming didn’t have time for more words, but he kindly reminded the scholar, which was a subtle acknowledgment of his identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not afraid, I have...\" The scholar hadn’t finished speaking when the alley wall he leaned against suddenly collapsed, and several fog beasts crashed through, showing themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scholar was startled, scrambling to run out of the alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Song, save me!\" He shouted for help, drastically different from his previously calm demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left Song Changming puzzled for a moment, wondering what was up with this person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the scholar’s aura and other body refinement traces, Song Changming could tell that while he was a martial artist, his strength couldn’t exceed the Fifth Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing a sudden attack from several fog beasts, panic was understandable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the drastic change in demeanor bewildered Song Changming for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had thought the man was a master, only to find out he was just feigning calmness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the scholar approach, Song Changming didn’t dodge but he kept a cautious eye on him, his spiritual power from the Nether Sea spreading around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One must remain vigilant, and if the other displayed any unusual behavior, he would be ready to strike without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fog beasts growled at Song Changming but did not dare to approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, there was a high-level fog beast’s corpse on the ground, which was enough to deter them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without an order from someone holding mist gold, these fog beasts knew when to advance or retreat and were not mindless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Song Changming didn’t waste any time, advancing to swiftly slay the fog beasts with several slashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fog beasts had high defense and strong life force, killing them in one encounter was no easy task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially against high-level fog beasts, slicing through their defenses so effortlessly could only be done by extreme realm martial artists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After killing this wave of fog beasts, Song Changming continued down the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Song, are you going to save someone?\" The scholar asked as he followed, seeing Song Changming walking away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scholar quickly caught up, carrying a large wooden box on his back that occasionally thumped as it swayed, its contents unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" Song Changming said, glancing at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not saving someone? Could it be you’re going to kill someone?\" the scholar suddenly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Changming paused and directly asked, \"Why are you following me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scholar scratched his head awkwardly, \"You see, Brother Song, there are many fog beasts here. It’s too dangerous for me alone...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should leave,\" Song Changming replied. \"The bandit army guarding the north gate has already been killed by me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, I didn’t leave because I predicted the real spectacle hasn’t started yet. How could I leave without witnessing it?\" the scholar suddenly laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Spectacle?\" Song Changming frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, a spectacle.\" The scholar rubbed his chin, though it was absent of any beard, and smiled mysteriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What spectacle?\" Song Changming asked, continuing to walk toward Houli Street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s undeniable that this scholar, with just a few words and gestures, truly piqued his curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know this city will suffer a disaster today, and I also know that a hero will defeat the evil dragon and save this city from chaos. Tell me, isn’t this quite the spectacle?\" The scholar said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Changming felt a little surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A hero fighting a dragon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, a hero fighting a dragon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can you be so sure that the hero will come today? And be certain that he can defeat the dragon?\" Song Changming continued to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether the hero can defeat the dragon is indeed hard to predict, but the hero, he will definitely come today.\" The scholar spoke confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the result of my divination and stargazing, it can’t be wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Divination and stargazing...\" Song Changming looked at this scholar, unsure if he was a trickster or if there was some truth to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The art of divination and stargazing, he had heard of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, he regarded it as a trick of the Jianghu swindlers, hard to believe there were people who could predict the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t believe what the scholar said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, he wasn’t in the mood to continue talking to this scholar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you keep following me, it will be extremely dangerous ahead, and I won’t ensure your safety.\" Song Changming finally reminded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, if that’s the case, then I won’t disturb Brother Song anymore. I’ll head to Brocade Street first, if you have time to watch the show, make sure to hurry, or you might miss it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scholar said at last, carrying a wooden box and bidding farewell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Changming temporarily put aside the scholar’s words and quickly headed to Houli Street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three Alleys had already been ransacked, including the Song Residence, where even the courtyard wall was broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like locusts passing through, anything valuable in the house was taken away, not a single thing was left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Song Changming went to the Liang Chuan Mountain residence nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was also thoroughly looted, clearly, the identity of Director Liang Chuan Mountain did not deter the plundering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same fate befell Lv Gang, another Director.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only consolation was that there were no signs of slaughter or battle in the two residences, no corpses or bloodstains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This indicated that both Liang Chuan Mountain and Lv Gang had prioritized protecting their families when they realized the battle was unavoidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They most likely sent their families out of the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, Song Changming went to the Zhao Residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what, his third sister Song Yu was married into the Zhao Family. Whatever else, Song Yu’s husband Zhao Huaiming, if there’s a chance to rescue, Song Changming will do his best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t want to see Song Yu become a widow early, crying daily, and Zhao Huaiming had always been good to him and the Song Family, worth saving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a small alley on the street, the Zhao family members, both old and young, and several of Zhao Dezhi’s wives were there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How long must we stay in this stinking place...\" a young concubine complained, holding a handkerchief to cover her nose and mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was used to being a mistress in the Zhao family and always traveled in sedan chairs. Being forced to walk in an alley like today made her uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Huaiming ignored her, his expression serious as he cautiously observed the situation on the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been instructed by Zhao Dezhi to rush back to hide with the family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, he wanted to escape the city, but unfortunately missed the best time. Now all four city gates were guarded by the Bandit Army, leaving him no way to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Zhao Huaiming wondered if his father regretted refusing to leave with Song Changming earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, he felt slightly relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, he trusted Song Changming’s words and entrusted Song Yu and his children to him early on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he perished in the city, at least his wife and children were alive, which was a blessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many are worse off in the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The concubine wanted to continue complaining, but suddenly a Fog Beast in the form of a giant python appeared over the wall, swallowing half her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screams erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servants with machetes, seeing the attacking giant python Fog Beast, couldn’t summon any courage to lift their blades to save anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The python’s head, peering over the wall, was too enormous and terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The concubine was swallowed whole, seemingly without effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Huaiming’s expression changed, he had no choice but to hasten the group’s retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew how troublesome these Fog Beasts were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his strength, not to mention killing the Fog Beast, even breaking its defenses was impossible. The only option upon encountering one was to flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>",1589,"2026-06-06T07:08:24.971Z",1,"novelbin.me","597588edfea1913cf4faadaf4282db37cace549d290ac23bddb9a10a39610dcc","eternal-life-my-lifespan-increases-daily-chapter-169","eternal-life-my-lifespan-increases-daily-chapter-167",478,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-my-lifespan-increases-daily-cover.jpg"]