[{"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-28":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},2055126,3195,"Chapter 28","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-28",28,"\u003Cp>He would not underestimate himself, and he would certainly not underestimate others, especially those true geniuses in the inner sect!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he couldn't befriend them, then he would have to rely on the sword in his hand—no, on his noble character and unparalleled charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>――\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yunshui City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the active guidance of the Meng family,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the news that their young master, Meng Zhangqing, had broken through to the Opening Aperture realm and been promoted to the Profound Heaven inner sect spread completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This caused other merchant guilds and factions to be shaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, an Opening Aperture warrior—and such a young one at that—meant something that went without saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a time, the status of the Meng Merchant Guild in the city rose sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was almost trending toward becoming the number one merchant guild in Yunshui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Meng clansmen walked with their heads held high when they went out.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Time passed quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>――\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside Yunshui City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Hongyu, alone, saw Meng Zhangqing off to a grassy slope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, other members of the Meng family wanted to come along,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but they were all stopped by Gu Hongyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aunt, this is far enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing pulled the reins and said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Hongyu nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grassy slope they were standing on was quite high, and the view was excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking into the distance, one could see rolling mountains and a surging river.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is a storage ring; everything has been prepared for you and placed inside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Withdrawing her gaze, Gu Hongyu took off the ring from her finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A storage ring.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing’s eyes flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This thing was a rare treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The price was extremely high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It contained a small space where items could be stored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Generally speaking, a storage ring required true qi to use, meaning it was for Sea Opening realm warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But ever since he saw one on the outer sect Elder Sun Haishan, he had changed his perspective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Sun Haishan was only an Opening Aperture warrior, yet he could use one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This storage ring is quite special; it contains the true qi of its previous owner, so even if you aren't in the Sea Opening realm, you can still use it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Hongyu seemed to notice Meng Zhangqing’s surprise and explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So that’s it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder Sun Haishan could use it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this storage ring, traveling in the future would be much more convenient; whether it was valuable items or miscellaneous goods, they could all be placed inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be taken out anytime, anywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that, as far as he knew, the family didn't seem to have such a thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was likely his aunt’s own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had given her own directly to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart was touched; the cultivation world was actually filled with deceit and treachery, and such genuine care was very rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, I have another good thing for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Hongyu took a box out from behind her; it had a seal on it and looked very valuable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing was curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A treasure, but don’t open it for now; wait until you reach the Sea Opening realm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Hongyu said. “Also, don’t pass what’s inside to anyone else.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone was quite serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is it that important? Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing didn't think too much about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his aunt could be flighty at times, if she was being serious, then it was real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bit his finger and dripped blood on the storage ring to claim it; a magical feeling appeared instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if his own consciousness had connected with the storage ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just a thought, he could see the items inside and take them out easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I’m leaving, Aunt.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Putting the sealed box into the storage ring, Meng Zhangqing looked at Gu Hongyu and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go, go, go. You come back for a visit and end up taking my entire retirement fund.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Hongyu crossed her arms, her voice sounding very dismissive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing was speechless and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew his aunt was saying the opposite of what she meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he left, he didn't know when he would be able to return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, cultivation knows no time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he stepped forward and gently hugged Gu Hongyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could clearly see Gu Hongyu’s body stiffen slightly, but she quickly returned to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She also hugged Meng Zhangqing back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gentle breeze blew, and the grass leaves fluttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warm sunlight fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene of the two embracing was actually quite beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Although I don’t know what your past was, Aunt, I will grow until the day you tell me yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The world is vast, just listen for the dragon’s roar.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing whispered into Gu Hongyu’s ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he let go, mounted his spirit horse, and galloped off into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Gu Hongyu remained standing in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, she finally came back to her senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A helpless yet gratified smile appeared on her beautiful face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This kid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s getting bolder and bolder.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Hongyu shook her head slightly, her gaze fixed on Meng Zhangqing’s retreating back. “Senior Sister, do you think we will be able to hear the dragon’s roar?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind on the plain rose again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blowing through her hair, just like her heart, which was no longer calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>――\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few more days passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Juefeng Ridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Located on the road back to the sect for Meng Zhangqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, Meng Zhangqing could have stayed in the family for another ten days or so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn't want to cut it too close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If any accident happened and he was delayed, it would be a huge loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Night fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing sat cross-legged under an ancient tree; a fire burned in front of him, casting many shadows on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That two-and-a-half-year-old spirit horse stood not far away, having entered dreamland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, Meng Zhangqing suddenly opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An extremely strong aura surged within his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clearly the fifth level of the Opening Aperture realm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Broken through.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing exhaled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effect of the Soul-Returning Pill was truly not a lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just two pills had allowed him to break through a minor realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that, according to his estimation, ten Soul-Returning Pills might not be enough to reach the eighth level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the further one goes in cultivation, the more is required.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn't matter; there were still elixirs in the storage ring, as his aunt had prepared quite a few.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Meng Zhangqing’s view,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>his aunt had likely given him half of the family’s wealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, it was more than enough to cultivate to the Opening Aperture realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Meng Zhangqing was preparing to continue cultivating, a firework lit up the night sky in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It transformed into the two characters for \"Profound Heaven.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing stood up abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A distress signal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a distress item specially made by the sect; once it bloomed, it could last for a long time in mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To make people notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is there a Profound Heaven disciple in danger?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were elsewhere, he could understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this Juefeng Ridge was already quite close to the sect’s territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would dare to attack a Profound Heaven disciple in such a place?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are they tired of living?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking his head slightly, Meng Zhangqing didn't think too much, directly waking the sleeping spirit horse and rushing toward where the firework had bloomed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless, he would go and see first; within his capabilities, he would naturally step in to save them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, they belonged to the same faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if it exceeded his capabilities, he would have no choice but to retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>",1305,"2026-06-16T01:57:58.319Z","2026-06-16T01:58:13.594Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","7b2538b22e613673b71989d174728ecf5dc32a32dcf3e60ed78b0958af5c18ac","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-29","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-27",267,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-cover.jpg"]