[{"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-223":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Xuanhuan: I Grow Stronger Just 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},2055321,3195,"Chapter 223","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-223",223,"\u003Cp>But the Southern Border didn't seem to be the main activity area of this Demon Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their strength was relatively strong, so they were basically in the Central Continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing took a step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving close by in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could see the Demonic Path expert's face change directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previous cold cruelty disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only panic gradually surged up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recognized Meng Zhangqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demonic Path expert roared inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the supreme expert that the higher-ups warned about and repeatedly emphasized to pay attention to!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An existence on the same level as Han Yuanzhen of the Northern Plains, the Double Buddhas of the Western Desert, and Dongmen Xiangzhong of the Eastern Sea!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not someone he could deal with!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought his luck was good, encountering a soft persimmon he could squeeze, as a treat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knew that the next second, a high mountain would follow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was simply extremely bad luck!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You seem to recognize me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the change in the Demonic Path expert's expression, Meng Zhangqing raised the corners of his mouth; he could feel the fear in the other person's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Meng Zhangqing, the chief leader of the Southern Border, the possessor of ten-percent true intent; who doesn't know you now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demonic Path expert took a deep breath, trying to suppress the fear in his heart, and said slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So I'm already that famous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing said with a smile, \"Come, tell me, how many people did you bring in this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are their specific names?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding information about the Demonic Path, he knew very little; mainly because the Demonic Path was too secretive, even the sect's Secret Language Hall found it hard to investigate much intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, wanting to get information from me, keep dreaming!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Demonic Path expert actually turned around directly and fled as a streak of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without any desire to fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he possessed five-percent fist intent, there was no comparison with this guy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A full ten-percent sword intent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gap was like clouds and mud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the few Demon Sect monsters ranked at the top could compete with him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"People of the Demonic Path are really too impolite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Without even finishing their words, they want to leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing's eyes became indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drew Chixiao with his right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And slashed out with one sword!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten-percent sword intent poured in, making Chixiao emit an incomparably excited sword hum, as if it had reached a climax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword light slashed out also swept the world!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, it caught up with that Demonic Path expert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danger descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demonic Path expert's pupils shrank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, his physical body shattered, leaving only a head alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a Life-Death Realm expert, and at the ninth level limit, his survival ability was naturally extremely strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could live with just a head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And could constantly breed flesh and blood, restoring his original appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that the terrifying sword intent suppressed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making him unable to do so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if frozen in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a step, Meng Zhangqing arrived in front of the Demonic Path expert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak, and you might die more easily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing's voice was peaceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha, just kill me directly; I have a restriction placed on me, even if I want to speak, I can't,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demonic Path expert seemed to have accepted his fate, and a sickly smile appeared on his face, \"This time, you will all die, and I will wait for you below!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person actually chose to self-destruct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light in his eyes dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His head even burned with flames, and strange characters appeared in the firelight, flashing and disappearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This should be the so-called restriction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Restrictions were secret techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relatively high-end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demonic Path was good at controlling people with restrictions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who doesn't want to live?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But sometimes, living is more painful than dying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this Demonic Path expert would choose to self-destruct directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of triggering the restriction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems the Demonic Path is well-prepared this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing thought in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last words of this person were interesting; it seemed he wanted to kill all the righteous monsters here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, every time in the ancient land, the Demonic Path side had such a purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that in the end, it was basically difficult to achieve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a slogan, a fantasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking his head slightly, Meng Zhangqing didn't think much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he still kept it in mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, being careful is never wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, Meng Zhangqing looked at Yu Hongxue in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the help of the medicinal power, Yu Hongxue's face looked much better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corpse energy on her body also dissipated quite a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no big problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just continue to recuperate properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that the opening time of the Savage Sea was short, and there wasn't that much time for recuperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Yu Hongxue's current state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was estimated that she didn't have the ability to compete for divine objects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being able to get out safely would be very good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can let go of me now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing Meng Zhangqing's gaze, Yu Hongxue's body suddenly became unnatural; although lying in this person's arms right now was the safest and most comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But... it couldn't be like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Directly let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Hongxue's figure swayed slightly, barely steadying herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But inexplicably, there was a feeling of emptiness in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your help this time; I owe you a favor, and if you need anything in the future, I will definitely do my best.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Hongxue didn't think much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suppressing her complicated feelings, she said solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need for later, you can repay me now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing looked at Yu Hongxue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Hongxue was suddenly shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that kind of request?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 225: Two-Star Favorability Directly? A Bumper Harvest of Rewards! Divine Object Obtained! (3\u002F4, please subscribe!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it really was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could she agree?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And almost the moment the thought arose, Yu Hongxue panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn't panicking about this request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But why she hesitated, why she wavered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was clearly something to be flatly refused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were before, she wouldn't even have to think about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want me to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, Yu Hongxue clenched her hands slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can we become friends?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing's eyes were sincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Hongxue was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Friends?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was completely different from what she expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely outside her thinking!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"During the Talent Battle, I said I wanted to become friends with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing took a step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was sincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At such a distance, Yu Hongxue's breathing became slightly rapid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was very confused right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Meng Zhangqing's request was contrary to what she thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone just wanted to become friends with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she was letting her imagination run wild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She truly felt ashamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do you want to become friends with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying to calm down, Yu Hongxue asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, she was a bit strange; becoming friends? What kind of reward was this? Even if she agreed, it could be verbal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was the dignified Young Pavilion Master of the Nine-Colored Glazed Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her favor could clearly be exchanged for better things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How to say this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Hongxue was a world-suppressing monster, so naturally, she was arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying 'You are very strong, I want to become friends with you' didn't seem appropriate; back in the Talent Battle, he had angered her, and she had turned and left directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he thought about it, it was indeed wrong; how could he crush someone and then say you are very strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no different from adding insult to injury, rubbing salt into the wound, a living humiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what else could he say?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to himself, there didn't seem to be any point worth boasting about on Yu Hongxue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a bit worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for wanting her Saint Martial Body, that was even more impossible to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, Meng Zhangqing noticed Yu Hongxue's face, and an answer suddenly appeared in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because you are very... good-looking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing said seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Hongxue was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she suddenly lowered her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cheeks flushed red at a speed visible to the naked eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the first time she had heard such direct words!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually in the sect, many male disciples of the same generation had praised her, and the words they used were more and more rich.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she felt nothing when she heard them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She only felt bored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now 'because you are very good-looking', these ordinary six words made a panicky emotion appear in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first time in history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heartbeat even accelerated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, can I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Yu Hongxue lowering her head and not saying anything, Meng Zhangqing was speechless in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What's up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dignified favor, asking you to agree verbally, isn't that okay?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bit stingy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Hongxue raised her head and responded in a small voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her beautiful eyes were like water, her expression strange, completely without her previous heroic appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that Meng Zhangqing's attention was no longer on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system's voice rang in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ding!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Successfully added Yu Hongxue as a friend!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Current favorability: Two stars!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Attributes to be selected!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Triggered extra reward: True Intent Improvement Card *3!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two-star favorability directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was quite rare, especially on Yu Hongxue, after all, this woman hated him very much before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the addition was successful, it should only be one star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that the system made a mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it, don't care, anyway, this is a good thing; two stars meant he could choose one more attribute to fuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, the triggered extra rewards were also very rich!\u003C\u002Fp>",1662,"2026-06-16T01:58:00.293Z","2026-06-16T01:58:14.934Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","6e54f745cd6c0628e72598260929dd54e4f639b233becf1ce4ee2900c6530427","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-224","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-222",267,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-cover.jpg"]