[{"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-33":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},2055131,3195,"Chapter 33","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-33",33,"\u003Cp>As for the other two, their attribute panels were not as good-looking as Kong Linxue’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alchemy mastery was only Grade 1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, in the martial arts column, the “Fire-Controlling Burning Sun Technique” was missing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems there is a significant gap between these two and Kong Linxue.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing that Meng Zhangqing seemed to be staring at her, Kong Linxue felt somewhat embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blush flashed across her snow-white cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for some reason, there was no anger in her heart at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was even some...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing that it was somewhat quiet, Meng Zhangqing also reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was mainly because Kong Linxue’s attribute panel was truly excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had looked for a while longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, how should those fellow disciples be handled?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing pointed toward the Blood Refining Formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Blood Refining Formation was broken and the extracted essence and blood had returned to those disciples’ bodies, it would likely still cause serious damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, yes, yes, we must hurry and regulate their meridians and blood and qi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Linxue realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she hurriedly wanted to go over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As an alchemist, she was naturally also proficient in medical theory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she had only taken one step when she felt pain all over her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the strongest of the three,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she had naturally been treated as a priority by Bei Qianke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for that protective secret artifact, she would likely have already fallen into a state of severe injury and coma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing subconsciously supported her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, a faint fragrance entered his nose, and upon contact, she felt as soft as jade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Sister Kong, are you alright?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing said immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Linxue’s face turned slightly red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Up until now, she had never had such intimate contact with any man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the moonlight was dim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one could see her expression clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have some healing elixirs here; I don’t know if they will be of use to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing opened the storage ring and took out some elixirs his aunt had prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them were even Grade 2 ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very precious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Junior Brother Meng, but as alchemists, how could we not have any on us?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Linxue wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tenderness in her eyes as she looked at Meng Zhangqing grew stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grade 2 elixirs were not ordinary items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be able to take them out so decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It showed that Junior Brother Meng’s character was also very good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a very, very good person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Sister, you rest here for now; Junior Brother Meng, please look after her. We two will go to the Blood Refining Formation to treat them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tan Zihan’s gaze shifted between the two, and she smiled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she pulled the other person and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them were in a better state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was just right; he could also find a way to add Kong Linxue as a friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the mastery of a Grade 2 Alchemist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the future, he wouldn't need the family to provide resources; he could even give back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Junior Brother Meng, you must have just entered the inner sect not long ago, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaning against the ancient tree next to her, Kong Linxue sat down slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was actually not much older than Meng Zhangqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At most two or three years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is, around twenty, the prime of her youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm, about a month or so ago.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing also sat on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night wind blew, slightly moving his hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the soft moonlight,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the handsome young man was like a character only found in stories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Full of spirit, elegant as jade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Linxue was stunned for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And Senior Sister Kong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing asked in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Kong Linxue came back to her senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hurriedly looked away and answered, trying to appear calm: “I met my master when I was ten. My master saw that my aptitude was good, so she brought me into the Profound Heaven sect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then Senior Sister is lucky.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people might have good aptitude, but if they don't meet a mentor, it’s useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if discovered later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ten or even dozens of years have already passed in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasting too much, too much time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the early stages of martial arts cultivation, even breaking through major realms doesn't add much to one’s lifespan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Meng Zhangqing was slightly puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Kong Linxue’s words, he could tell that Kong Linxue had backing in the sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since that was the case, with her aptitude, she shouldn't still be lingering at the seventh level of the Opening Aperture realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, she certainly wouldn't lack resources, and she might even be using the better kind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, she should have stepped into the Sea Opening realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doubt was only for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing didn't delve into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Kong Linxue was not an ordinary warrior; she was an alchemist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alchemists focus on alchemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They have to spend a lot of time researching and learning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the progress of cultivation in the early stages is slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was understandable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, I am lucky.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A knowing smile appeared on Kong Linxue’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>There are many living beings in this world, and not everyone is as lucky as she is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Junior Brother Meng, do you have any needs regarding elixirs?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Collecting her thoughts, Kong Linxue said earnestly, \"I am truly indebted to you for saving my life this time; it is a kindness akin to a rebirth. As a disciple of Medicine King Peak, I must make a return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Sister, you are too serious. We are all of the same sect; why be so formal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One thing is one thing, another is another. Such kindness cannot be ignored.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Linxue, however, kept a serious expression on her pretty face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Kong Linxue so resolute, Meng Zhangqing found it hard to refuse. After a moment of thought, he said, \"Since that is the case, I do have one small request. I wonder if Senior Sister could agree to it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, speak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although I mainly cultivate the Dao of the sword, I am also quite interested in the art of alchemy, so I would like to make friends with you, Senior Sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the future, if I have any confusion, I hope you will not hesitate to teach me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing said with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This could also be considered paving the way for his own identity as an alchemist in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Friends?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Linxue was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She never expected Meng Zhangqing's request to be this; she had thought he would ask for some high-grade elixir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I wonder if you are willing, Senior Sister?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course I am willing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Linxue replied hurriedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, she had already been thinking about this, otherwise how could she deepen their connection and increase their interactions in the future?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She did not want to have no further contact with an outstanding talent like Junior Brother Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that, being a young woman and it being their first meeting, it was not easy for her to bring it up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that Meng Zhangqing had taken the initiative, she was naturally ten thousand times willing, fearing she might miss the chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ding!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Friend added successfully!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Current favorability: Two Stars\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Obtained attribute: 'Fire-Controlling Sun-Burning Art' (Minor Achievement)!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Obtained attribute: Second-grade Alchemy Attainment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system's voice rang out in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>",1275,"2026-06-16T01:57:58.319Z","2026-06-16T01:58:13.594Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","91613c390f7ec2c419cbecfd3ce73a3057f5fdece0276d7e758f181b5823ca89","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-34","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-32",267,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-cover.jpg"]