[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-life-starts-as-a-hunter":3,"chapter-eternal-life-starts-as-a-hunter-eternal-life-starts-as-a-hunter-chapter-392":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Eternal Life Starts as a Hunter",{"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},1517096,1969,"Chapter 392 - 145: Gaining Trust, Deepening Chaos, Moving to Cloud Mountain Path (Part 4)","eternal-life-starts-as-a-hunter-chapter-392",392,"\u003Cp>The moment the words were spoken, Jing Shuixiang suddenly turned pale, then directly knelt on the ground, saying, \"I’m sorry, my lord, I’m sorry... I, I used to be called Xiang King, but I am no longer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was wrong, I shouldn’t have hidden from you, I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, she even reached out to slap herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan held her hand and sighed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that he and the woman before him could never be completely intimate again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, since this woman was so humble, he would also offer the warmth she deserved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted the petite lady, gently dusted off the dirt on her knees, and then raised a hand to lightly wipe away her tears, saying, \"I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have asked, everyone... has a past.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Life returned to tranquility once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of times Li Yuan went out to assist in battles increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His \"freedom\" began to gradually return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, he could even go to the Double Gate alone, or even beyond the First Gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And each time he returned safely, the observers were completely relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the number of times Li Yuan took Xiao Ping’an out also increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This father and son had quite incompatible temperaments, and it was already a blessing that they could maintain calm without arguing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan was okay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Xiao Ping’an was like he had eaten gunpowder, igniting at the slightest provocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After one great battle, Li Yuan finally earned enough trust, successfully taking Xiao Ping’an beyond the Triple Gate, and then returning with his son under the watchers’ gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After one incident, the watchers angrily told Master Li that they would no longer follow, but in reality... they were only reducing their numbers and keeping their distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was sufficient for Li Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed day by day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a year was gone in a flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Early winter arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan entered the Famous Restaurant outside the First Gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Famous Restaurant was opened by Cyan Robe Building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After entering the elegant room, he gently knocked on the ground, and a floorboard slid open, revealing a secret passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the passage, a \"he\" with \"Yin Makeup\" emerged, then ate and drank in the elegant room, while Li Yuan himself followed the mechanism into the secret chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the chamber, Cyan Robe Tower Master Wang Hiran stood respectfully waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is the situation recently?\" Li Yuan sat down casually, asking directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Hiran had already prepared a written report, which was more efficient than an oral presentation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan took the report and flipped through it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His pupils slightly contracted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firstly, chaos, Mianzhou Path is very chaotic now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Beggar Gang, the pawns Li Yuan had previously inserted using Human Skin Handcuffs were almost all eradicated, replaced by a group of strangers. Wang Hiran speculated that these were from the Lotus Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, Mianzhou Path’s social world influence was largely controlled by the Lotus Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fujia Commerce Association wasn’t doing well either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Mei’Er was pursued and lost an arm, becoming ruthless instead of her formerly flirtatious self.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her disappearance was publicly speculated to be her death, then an Elder from the Fujia Commerce Association emerged to take control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Mei’Er then joined Xue Ning, retreating with her loyal followers into the barren Cloud Mountain Path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You could say, Li Yuan truly controlled social world influence only within the Divine Wood Hall Inner City, and nowhere else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secondly, warfare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past half year, warfare had been tumultuous, with several months where the Divine Wood Hall thoroughly dominated, eliminating many Lotus Sect believers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recently, disasters erupted in various places, hinting at a huge change in the south, leading to unimaginable transformations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This change was altering the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thirdly, a letter from Cloud Mountain Path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Nian had established herself firmly after about two years of managing Cloud Mountain Path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, she sent a gift to her adoptive father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outsiders didn’t know what it was, except that it was heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though tightly wrapped, the package was only the size of a palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet when lifted, it was discovered that the object could weigh down the axle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyan Robe Building took great effort bringing it into the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, the lady’s gift has been brought too, would you like to see it now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan closed his eyes to digest the information, responding, \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He went with Wang Hiran, unveiling the package covering the gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the small room, the Yin Qi grew stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A letter also dropped down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan picked up the letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was from Tang Nian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the letter, she mentioned she found a suitable ghost realm, and after Pang Yuanhua’s appraisal, it appeared to be a Single Ghost realm. The contents of the package were Evil Ghost Tools from Ghost Street bought by Pang Yuanhua—a special product of Cloud Mountain Path, the Ice Coffin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ice Coffin, valued at 3 points, could cause a dreadful curse upon someone by putting a woven doll imbued with their aura inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan put away the Ice Coffin, then adjusted the position of Thousand-Mile in a Line from Yaojue to Wang Hiran, saying, \"I will come back in an hour, give the one outside more fine wine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Master.\" Wang Hiran accepted the order respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan then sent a thought to Shanbao County, proceeding along the path to the Black Market Ghost Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Yan’s time for moving had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving at Shanbao County, he noted the strange atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air was filled with an almost tangible fragrance of rouge and powder—a smell of Incense Worship Sect’s perfume.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Distantly, bizarre beastly howls could be heard; they didn’t sound like demon beasts but a mix of human-like and beast-like eerie screams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, these screams blended together, reminiscent of numerous strange creatures crowded together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Copper Pendant in his pocket began to heat and crack lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan furrowed his brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, behind the Triple Gate of Divine Wood Hall lies one of the safest places in the world; while he was there, he remained oblivious to changes outside... in reality, the world might have experienced drastic upheaval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Market Ghost Realm was as deathly silent as always.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan cautiously walked, suddenly noticing a red ghostly figure appearing before him, with a pale face yet exuding a charm unmatched by any worldly woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Yan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan spoke with delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After spending time with Jing Shuixiang and Cui Huayin, he realized that only Yan Yu, and perhaps Xue Ning, shared a genuinely close bond with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Shuixiang harbored motives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Huayin had a mutually beneficial relationship with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Yan Yu and Xue Ning were devoted partners who shared life and death with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"New dress, looks good?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Yu’s voice was icy, tinged with a terrifying eeriness. She twirled, showcasing her red robe and enhanced ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan embraced her tightly, saying, \"Long time no see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, it has been long.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Yu let him hold her, coldly saying, \"Drag on for a few more years, and my humanity will slowly disappear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan replied, \"Soon, soon,\" then took out the Ice Coffin from the Equipment Bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a palm-sized mini ghost coffin with skeletal icy spikes protruding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan quickly explained its use and origin, then said, \"Sister Yan, this is a Single Ghost, it can’t defeat you. My idea is you move to Cloud Mountain Path first, and I’ll join you quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Yu looked at the Ice Coffin for a while, saying, \"I have no objections.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuan asked, \"Is one Ice Coffin enough?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Yu replied, \"It’s sufficient... that ghost will cross town to seek me out. I will continuously attack it, forcing it to fuse with me. Ordinary ghosts can only attack once, but I... can attack endlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once fusion occurs, I can instantly relocate the Black Market Ghost Realm to Cloud Mountain Path.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Note: It’s the last day, if there are any book friends with uncast monthly votes, please vote for Peach Blossom Pastry, thank you.\u003C\u002Fp>",1352,"2026-06-06T05:24:25.078Z",1,"novelbin.me","3ddd9a7238a568b8e0b55908f4afdbfcbbb2b6eaba714241a8571c0394ea758c","eternal-life-starts-as-a-hunter-chapter-393","eternal-life-starts-as-a-hunter-chapter-391",563,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starts-as-a-hunter-cover.jpg"]