[{"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-24":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},2055122,3195,"Chapter 24: Aunt, we can't make jokes about ethics (Please vote!)","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-24",24,"\u003Cp>That night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a sumptuous banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing was pulled into her room by Gu Hongyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his aunt was an elder, she was a woman after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The layout of her room was quite elegant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a faint, refreshing fragrance permeating the air, just like the one on her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aunt, is something the matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing rubbed his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was rare to come back once, and toasts from clan elders and clansmen were unavoidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, with his cultivation, getting drunk was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that after a long journey, he really wanted to go back to his room to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he left, he was stopped by his aunt and brought here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take off your clothes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Hongyu said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing was stunned, \"Aunt, we can't make jokes about ethics.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You brat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Hongyu rolled her eyes beautifully, then tapped Meng Zhangqing’s head with her right hand, \"What are you thinking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told you to take them off, so take them off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing had no choice but to comply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could ignore or even disregard others, but his aunt was a different matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his clothes were removed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing’s perfect upper body was revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although there were no explosive muscles, they were well-defined, full of artistic beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Gu Hongyu was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, with the veil covering her, Meng Zhangqing couldn't see her expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The daze lasted only a moment before Gu Hongyu reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She coughed lightly and said, \"Stand still.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the words fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Hongyu’s hands formed seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speed was extremely fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, she slapped Meng Zhangqing’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, a lotus pattern appeared beneath the skin of his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lotus was pure white, seemingly unstained by dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Gu Hongyu let out a long sigh of relief, withdrew her hand, and took off her bamboo hat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is hard to describe what a beautiful face this was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skin like congealed fat, delicate enough to be broken by a blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes were like autumn water, rippling with light, captivating the soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing had once guessed why Gu Hongyu always wore a bamboo hat; he had thought it was because her appearance was too striking and she wanted to prevent others from coveting her, but later he felt that wasn't it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There seemed to be another hidden reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aunt, what is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing was somewhat puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a means to detect demonic arts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Hongyu said casually, \"I know your aptitude; under normal circumstances, it would be absolutely impossible to step into the Qi Opening Realm in two years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fortunately, you didn't take a shortcut and practice demonic arts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aunt, you really don't trust me at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing was somewhat dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder she made him take off his clothes as soon as he came in; she actually thought he had gone off to practice demonic arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve been away from home for two years, and I haven't been by your side, so who knows.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Hongyu relaxed, wrinkled her pretty nose, and crossed her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She actually wasn't much older than Meng Zhangqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was only thirty now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was natural beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps it was proper maintenance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On her, one couldn't see the traces of time, only a mature charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what if I really had practiced demonic arts?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing looked at her, his tone somewhat inexplicable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Hongyu raised her eyebrows slightly and met Meng Zhangqing’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was silence for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, she shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What else could I do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I raised you with such difficulty; do you think I’d act as a righteous defender and kill you with my own hands?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naturally, I’d just have to go along with it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile appeared on the corner of Meng Zhangqing’s mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected of the most important person to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would always choose to stand on his side, regardless of right or wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, Aunt, I have a broad and straight path; there is no need for me to walk the demonic path.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing said softly, \"The reason my cultivation progress is so fast is mainly due to some opportunities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Hongyu nodded, \"Although your aptitude is ordinary, in martial cultivation, aptitude is not absolute; luck is also a key factor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems you brat have some luck on you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why didn't it show before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe the time wasn't right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing smiled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he activated his Eye of Investigation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been surrounded by clansmen earlier and hadn't had time to observe his aunt’s character attributes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he finally had the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In his memory, his aunt was very mysterious, as if she were shrouded in mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like flowing water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside Gu Hongyu, her character attributes appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Basic Information:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name: Gu Hongyu】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Race: Human】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Cultivation Base: Seventh Stage of Qi Opening Realm (Provisional)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attribute Information:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Root Bone: Second Grade (Damaged)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Comprehension: Superior】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Talent: Spirit Eye (Sealed)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Technique\u002FMartial Skill: \"Exquisite Cold Moon Sword Scripture\" (Perfection)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Secret Technique: Lotus Palm Demon-Suppressing Art】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Meng Zhangqing clenched his hands, trying hard to keep his expression from changing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But inside, a huge storm was brewing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This panel was too luxurious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only seen such a luxurious panel on that girl Bai Suxi!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Text corrupted\u002Funreadable]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a genius among geniuses could possess it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected his aunt to be one too!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only difference from Bai Suxi was that many of his aunt’s attributes had suffixes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, the (Provisional) after her cultivation base?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What does this mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cultivation realm is such a clear thing; what it is, it is. Why would it be provisional?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that his aunt’s realm was once very high and she had fallen to this point?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the root bone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a second-grade root bone, equal to Bai Suxi’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after entering the inner sect, he hadn't seen any others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It shows how rare it is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this doesn't mean the Profound Heaven Sect doesn't have geniuses of this level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just that he hasn't encountered them yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, above the inner sect, there are true disciples and so on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he has seen and touched so far is only the tip of the iceberg of the Profound Heaven Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Root bone is the most important thing for a martial artist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once broken, cultivation cannot progress at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the talent 【Spirit Eye】, which is also in a sealed state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In summary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aunt has clearly been crippled.\u003C\u002Fp>",1097,"2026-06-16T01:57:58.319Z","2026-06-16T01:58:13.594Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","063a668ccd1af7186a76da0d4a3c4fc1f76155329c7115f39a0780ea118d5c57","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-25","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-23",267,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-cover.jpg"]