[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends":3,"chapter-fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-1":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Xuanhuan: I Grow Stronger Just by Adding Friends!",{"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":16,"volume":12,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2053112,3195,"Chapter 1: We are friends, right! (Seeking flowers!)","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-1",1,"\u003Cp>Southern Region.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Profound Heaven Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Looking at the unfamiliar yet familiar environment around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing finally confirmed one thing: he had transmigrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had arrived in a fantasy world that only existed in the novels of his past life.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Here, the supreme powerhouses could soar above the nine heavens, easily pluck stars and chase the moon, and with a wave of their hands, overturn mountains and rivers or reverse the cosmos.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was a world possessing terrifying, intoxicating power.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And he was currently an outer disciple of the Profound Heaven Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Not a bad start.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Quickly adapting, a faint smile appeared on Meng Zhangqing's handsome face.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although his cultivation aptitude was only average.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He was not considered trash.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Having been in the sect for two years, he was already at the eighth level of the Meridian Forging Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had long met the sect's assessment standards and would not be expelled.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Furthermore.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His family owned a decent-sized merchant guild, operating many businesses with a solid financial foundation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At least in the early stages, he didn't need to worry about cultivation resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"But at this rate, it seems the Aperture Opening Realm will be the limit of my cultivation in this life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing's smile slowly faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Having finally arrived in this world where martial arts flourished.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If he were to pass his life in such mediocrity, he would truly be unwilling.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That power to cover the world with a mere gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was truly intoxicating.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Moreover, the current world was not peaceful; undercurrents were surging everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With only the strength of the Aperture Opening Realm, he still couldn't control his own life and death in this dangerous world.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The path of cultivation requires both aptitude and comprehension.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And in the early stages, aptitude is the most important.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The better the aptitude, the faster one cultivates.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>While his bone structure and aptitude were not bad, they could only be described as average.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Otherwise, he wouldn't have spent thirteen full years since the age of five just to reach the eighth level of the Meridian Forging Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ding!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Friend System binding initiated!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Binding successful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Suddenly, a voice rang out in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing was stunned at first, then surprise surged in his eyes!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>How could he not know what this was!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was the standard equipment for a transmigrator!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A system!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"System, what are your functions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Calming down, Meng Zhangqing asked hurriedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As everyone knows, the existence of a system is almost no different from a cheat; it represents something overbearing and unreasonable!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>How many of his peers had risen across the heavens and myriad worlds relying on it!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Reporting to the host, this system is named the Friend System. As long as you add the other party as a friend, you can randomly obtain one of their attributes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Attributes include bone structure, comprehension, talent, martial arts techniques, and so on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"No restrictions on race.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Additionally, increasing a friend's favorability toward you can earn you more attributes and extra rewards!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Unlock more functions!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The system said a lot in one breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And Meng Zhangqing understood it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His eyes suddenly became incredibly bright.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Add a friend and obtain their attributes?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This was a bit heaven-defying.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If he went to add those geniuses as friends, wouldn't he be able to obtain top-tier bone structure?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>One must know that he was not lacking in cultivation resources; after all, his family was a merchant guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The only thing limiting his cultivation was his bone structure!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If he had top-tier bone structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Then he would truly have a chance to step onto the peak of martial arts!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing felt that the long-closed gate of martial arts seemed to be slowly opening for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Behind the door lay a brilliant and boundless grand world!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Coming back to his senses, Meng Zhangqing asked, \"System, are there any standards for adding friends?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Does it require the other party to be sincere?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Or is a verbal agreement enough?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If it were the former, it would be quite difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After all, in this world, human hearts are unpredictable; to gain someone's trust would require a massive amount of time, energy, and even money!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Perhaps it would take several years to successfully add one friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"A verbal acknowledgment is sufficient.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The system's answer made Meng Zhangqing breathe a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That made it simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Please add a friend as soon as possible, host.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The system reminded him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He certainly wanted to.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But according to the system's functions, he couldn't just add anyone as a friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Not to mention geniuses.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At the very least, they had to be superior to him in aptitude or other aspects.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And such figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Were not so easy to find among the outer disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Junior Brother Meng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Suddenly, a deep voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He saw a burly man standing before him, looking like a middle-aged man, but actually quite young—reportedly only twenty-one years old.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother Xia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing nodded slightly, a faint smile appearing on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This person's name was Xia Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He was considered one of the powerhouses among the outer disciples of the Profound Heaven Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He specialized in body-refining methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His predecessor had come from a merchant family, and although he wasn't great at cultivation, he was quite good at dealing with people.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He liked to make many friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Perhaps this was the reason he had activated the Friend System.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Last time, thanks to the bottle of Blood Qi Pills you gave me, Junior Brother Meng, otherwise I fear I wouldn't have been able to step into the fourth level of the 'Copper Armor Technique' to this day!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xia Han said with some excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At the same time, he raised his right arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>One could see his blood and qi surging, his skin turning as if it were ancient bronze, radiating an indestructible aura!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The 'Copper Armor Technique'.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing's gaze flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This was one of the best body-refining techniques among the outer disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was a high-grade Human-level technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It consisted of five levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It is said that when practiced to the state of perfection, one becomes like a pure copper man, impervious to blades and swords, and even a martial artist two minor realms higher might not be able to break his defense!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>However, to master this technique, one needs aptitude, great perseverance, and a lot of resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>So not everyone can master it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xia Han had no background.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Before entering the sect, he was just a rogue cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, Senior Brother Xia, for reaching the fourth level of the 'Copper Armor Technique'; you are not far from perfection.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It's not that easy; I'm already very satisfied to have reached the fourth level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xia Han shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ding!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Eye of Investigation has been activated; you can now view the corresponding information of others!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Suddenly, the system's voice rang out again.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It had this function too?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Activate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing didn't hesitate and thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hum~\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He saw several lines of text appear next to Xia Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Basic Information:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Name: Xia Han]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Race: Human]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Cultivation: Ninth level of the Meridian Forging Realm]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Attribute Information:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Bone Structure: Fourth Grade]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Comprehension: Average]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Martial Arts: 'Stone-Crushing Fist' (Entry), 'Copper Armor Technique' (Fourth Level)]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Talent: None]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Bloodline: None]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[...]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Fourth-grade bone structure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing's eyes brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bone structure is divided into six grades.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The higher the quality, the faster the cultivation speed, and his own was fifth grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He didn't expect Xia Han's bone structure to be fourth grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Isn't this the perfect candidate to add as a friend?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although it was only one grade higher than his, it was still higher!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He wasn't lacking in resources for the early stages of cultivation, so if his bone structure could be improved, his cultivation speed would greatly increase!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He would soon be able to reach the peak of the Meridian Forging Realm, then step into the Aperture Opening Realm and enter the inner sect!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother Xia, we are friends, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Meng Zhangqing took a slight breath and said slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Of course,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xia Han was startled, not knowing why Meng Zhangqing would ask this, but he nodded immediately, \"Of course we are friends!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ding!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Friend request accepted!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1403,"2026-06-16T01:39:50.180Z","2026-06-17T08:49:14.631Z","Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","231db66e6f50965d672d618714c09aeae335182e2eabda2c592f3845e8a83a63","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-2",null,267,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-cover.jpg"]