[{"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-23":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},2055121,3195,"Chapter 23","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-23",23,"\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cliché plot he had imagined didn't happen; it seems that in the family, his status as the Young Clan Leader was indeed quite high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It really is the Young Clan Leader!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them immediately became somewhat excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the family, although the predecessor’s talent wasn't the highest, his personality was the best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was always quite approachable to these guards and servants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This also gave the predecessor an excellent reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Clan Leader, let me take your horse!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them hurried forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other rushed inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Running while shouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Young Clan Leader is back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a time, the once quiet Meng residence suddenly became lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many clansmen walked out of their rooms one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including the clan elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it had been two years since the Young Clan Leader joined the Profound Heaven Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In those two years, not much news had been sent back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew the specific situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Meng Zhangqing stepped through the main gate, a full hundred pairs of eyes looked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some curious, some joyful, emotions varied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Young Clan Leader.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, everyone bowed respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, no need for formalities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the faces, Meng Zhangqing felt no sense of estrangement as he had expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sense of closeness surged within his bloodline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhangqing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice of surprise rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing saw the crowd in front split in two, and a black figure walked over quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing a bamboo hat, dressed in a black dress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tall figure was curvaceous, exuding a mature charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than the head of the Meng Clan Chamber of Commerce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is, Meng Zhangqing’s aunt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Hongyu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aunt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the woman in the black dress who had come within arm's reach, Meng Zhangqing couldn't help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the most important person to his predecessor in his memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could tell from the body’s instincts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instinctively close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instinctively trusting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for this woman, he would never have had his current life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Clan Leader? Joining the Profound Heaven Sect? Everything would have been a fantasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You brat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You finally decided to come back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Gu Hongyu was wearing a bamboo hat with a veil hanging down, her face couldn't be seen, but one could hear the deep joy in her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As an outsider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She chose to stay with the Meng Clan mainly because of Meng Zhangqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, she would have left long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought you had already forgotten about your aunt and were going to stay in the Profound Heaven Sect forever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Hongyu raised her hand and tapped Meng Zhangqing’s chest, only to find it exceptionally hard, unlike before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aunt, you exaggerate; even if I forgot everyone else, I could never forget you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph hmph, I should hope you wouldn't dare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Hongyu hummed lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she realized and immediately coughed lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this was in public.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not in private.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the head of the chamber, she still had to maintain a cold and aloof posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Clan Leader, this clothing of yours, it seems to be something only inner disciples of the Profound Heaven Sect are qualified to wear, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clan elder suddenly spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s attention immediately fell on his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As one of the major powers within the Tianling Continent, people naturally knew a lot about the Profound Heaven Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Generally speaking, outer disciple clothing is relatively simple, while inner disciple clothing has many patterns and designs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Embroidered clouds on the cuffs, gold-thread trim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the true disciples above them, their clothing would be even more noble and luxurious, and might even have some unique functions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It really is inner disciple clothing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn't that mean the Young Clan Leader is already a Qi Opening Realm martial artist?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the words fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exclamations rang out one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Opening Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For people in a small place like them, that was already at the level of a powerhouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he was an inner disciple of the Profound Heaven Sect at that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although there is only a one-character difference between outer and inner, they are worlds apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by entering the inner sect can one be considered a formal disciple of the Profound Heaven Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Profound Heaven Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the place they dreamed of going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Gu Hongyu immediately reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I am now an inner disciple, at the fourth stage of the Qi Opening Realm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful cultivation aura immediately surged forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Causing the veil of Gu Hongyu in front of him to flutter, revealing a glimpse of a beautiful face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fourth stage of the Qi Opening Realm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was shocked once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had thought the Young Clan Leader had just stepped into the realm, but they hadn't expected him to have already traveled quite a distance in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Young Clan Leader is mighty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief silence, cheers erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Yunshui City, a Qi Opening Realm martial artist is at the top.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the Meng family, having one more Qi Opening Realm expert is equivalent to a massive increase in strength!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And how old is the Young Clan Leader now?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the future, there is a great chance he will step into the Sea Opening Realm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once one enters the Sea Opening Realm, one is truly extraordinary, rising above the secular world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Hongyu’s voice also carried excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder she felt his physique was abnormally strong when she tapped his chest just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he had already stepped into the Qi Opening Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, deep down, she still harbored doubts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing was someone she had watched grow up; she knew his situation very well—not to say she knew every hair on his body, but it wasn't far off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his aptitude, he shouldn't have been able to step into the Qi Opening Realm in such a short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just that the current occasion wasn't suitable for digging deeper; she would check his body properly at night.\u003C\u002Fp>",1014,"2026-06-16T01:57:58.319Z","2026-06-16T01:58:13.594Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","eacb85ef584dd9baaa097a0bd527f3d837f10b7c61fc21bf2ec0bc397b7a3f1c","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-24","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-22",267,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-cover.jpg"]