[{"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-2":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Fantasy: I Become Stronger by Adding Friends",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2053113,3195,"Chapter 2: Extra Reward (Seeking flowers!)","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-2",2,"\u003Cp>\"Congratulations to the host for adding your first friend!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Current favorability: One Star\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Obtained attribute: Fourth-grade bone structure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you wish to fuse immediately?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system's voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing said in his heart, his eyes becoming very bright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had obtained the attribute he wanted most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did something happen, Junior Brother Meng?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Han thought for a moment and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eating someone's food makes you soft-mouthed, taking someone's gifts makes you soft-handed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had previously owed the other party a favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, Senior Brother Xia, don't overthink it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coming back to his senses, Meng Zhangqing said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he noticed Xia Han's aura seemed somewhat unstable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked as if he had been injured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you injured, Senior Brother Xia?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing's eyes flickered. ===== CHAPTER 5 =====\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Junior Brother Meng has sharp eyes; I went out on a mission recently and ran into some tough opponents, and accidentally got poisoned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Han clenched his hands, his voice filled with resentment, \"But the poison has been cleared now, I just need to recuperate properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that's how it is,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing realized, then took a bottle of pills from his sleeve, \"This is a Qi-Returning Pill, which has the effect of consolidating the foundation and cultivating the essence; I believe it will be of great help to you, Senior Brother Xia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Han's breathing became heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi-Returning Pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a graded elixir!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like the Blood Qi Pill from before!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For him, it was a very precious item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't accept this, I can't; I haven't even repaid the favor from before, how can I accept this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Han looked away and gritted his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Meng Zhangqing stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And directly stuffed the medicine bottle into Xia Han's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother Xia, why say such things? Aren't we friends?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing smiled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Meng Zhangqing's smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Han looked at the medicine bottle in his hand, a look of being moved appearing on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, his expression became serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bowed to Meng Zhangqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This item was very important to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Qi-Returning Pill, his body would soon recover, and he could then begin normal cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One must know that his cultivation had already reached the peak of the Meridian Forging Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next step was the Aperture Opening Realm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he could enter the inner sect!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am moved by your regard, Junior Brother Meng; if you have any needs in the future, I will definitely go all out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Han said earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ding!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Favorability increased to Two Stars!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Obtained attribute: 'Copper Armor Technique' (Fourth Level)\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Triggered extra reward: Human-level Martial Arts Proficiency Card *3!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you wish to fuse immediately?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system prompted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of surprise crossed Meng Zhangqing's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed he had officially mastered one of the ways to use the system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Helping' friends to increase favorability!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this was the reason he chose to give away the Qi-Returning Pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had the support of the merchant guild behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elixirs of the Qi-Returning Pill's level were still somewhat precious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The system is powerful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had thought he might get other useless attributes, but he didn't expect to get the second most important attribute from Xia Han!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fourth level of the 'Copper Armor Technique'!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Body-refining techniques are all very hard to practice, requiring great willpower to temper the body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is not something an ordinary person can easily endure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had obtained it so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this, he had only paid a bottle of Qi-Returning Pills!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was simply too profitable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, he had triggered an extra reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Human-level Martial Arts Proficiency Card!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just didn't know what this thing was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother Xia, you are too serious; between friends, why say such things?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing said with a smile, \"I have some matters to attend to, so I'll be going first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having obtained two attributes and a reward, he had to hurry back to fuse and study them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To thoroughly turn them into his own strength!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, take care, Junior Brother Meng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Han nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Meng Zhangqing's receding back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Han couldn't help but sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he gripped the medicine bottle in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of luck did he have to meet such a benefactor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must repay him well in the future!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to his residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing sat cross-legged on the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he summoned the panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Host: Meng Zhangqing]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Race: Human]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cultivation: Eighth level of the Meridian Forging Realm]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Bone Structure: Fifth Grade]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Comprehension: Average]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Martial Arts, Techniques: 'Nine Shadows Sword Art' (Minor Success)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Current Friends: Xia Han]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Unfused Attributes: Fourth-grade bone structure, 'Copper Armor Technique']\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Unused Rewards: Human-level Martial Arts Proficiency Card *3]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A big harvest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the attributes and rewards, a smile appeared on Meng Zhangqing's handsome face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at his own attribute panel, it was actually not much different from Xia Han's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was mainly in terms of bone structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was only eighteen years old, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"System, fuse bone structure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ding!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fusion initiated!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the words fell, Meng Zhangqing felt his body shake, and a cool sensation emerged from his heart, spreading throughout his entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the fusion of the fourth-grade bone structure! ===== CHAPTER 6 =====\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bone structure represents cultivation aptitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, the Meridian Forging Realm requires opening up the body's major meridians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With good bone structure, the major meridians are easier to open and won't be as hard as iron and stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is why some geniuses can break through realms easily in a few months or even days!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing slowly opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he took out an elixir and threw it into his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw that the speed of absorbing the medicinal power was almost ten times faster than before!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The gap in bone structure is truly a world of difference at every step.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing couldn't help but sigh in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had been fourth-grade bone structure long ago, he would probably have already stepped into the Aperture Opening Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cultivation speed of fourth-grade bone structure was already this fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if it were third-grade, second-grade, first-grade, or even the legendary perfect bone structure?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How terrifying would that be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ambition appeared in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't dared to think about it before, but now, as long as he utilized the system well and made more 'friends', the peak of martial arts would not be a dream!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, fuse the martial arts attribute!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Withdrawing his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of offense, he had the 'Nine Shadows Sword Art', which was also a high-grade Human-level technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the arrival of the 'Copper Armor Technique' was very good, just enough to make up for his lack of defense!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack, crack, crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body began to vibrate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing clearly saw the veins on his skin bulging, his blood and qi being tempered, and his skin color gradually turning to an ancient bronze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful aura began to permeate!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the 'Copper Armor Technique' focuses on defense, it is a body-refining technique after all, and to a certain extent, it can increase blood and qi strength!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing pulled out the long sword beside him and slashed it directly onto his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, sparks actually flew!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could see how hard the defense was!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing's eyes brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was worthy of being one of the best body-refining techniques in the outer sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, facing a martial artist of the same level, even if he stood still and let them hit him, they probably wouldn't be able to break his defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As far as he knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Han had been practicing this technique for five or six years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During that time, he had spent a lot of energy and resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he had only spent a bottle of Qi-Returning Pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bronze-colored skin gradually faded, returning to its normal fair color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he began to study the so-called extra reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Human-level Martial Arts Proficiency Card *3]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ask if you don't understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing didn't ponder it blindly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Using this card can increase the proficiency of martial arts.\" ===== CHAPTER 7 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1425,"2026-06-16T01:39:50.180Z","2026-06-16T01:58:13.594Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash 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