[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-from-age-seventeen-i-became-the-head-of-the-long":3,"chapter-from-age-seventeen-i-became-the-head-of-the-long-from-age-seventeen-i-became-the-head-of-the-long-chapter-39":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","From Age Seventeen, I Became the Head of the Longevity Clan",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1566401,2031,"Chapter 39 : Chapter 39","from-age-seventeen-i-became-the-head-of-the-long-chapter-39",39,"\u003Cp>Chapter 39: The Qinghe Mountain Range, Herb Gatherers\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xingge brought Li Wuyou back to the clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the clan members saw that a little girl was actually following beside the Family Head, they all looked rather surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after they returned, the Grand Elder, having received the news, hurried over at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was rare to see the Grand Elder so openly delighted, and Li Xingge found it somewhat surprising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smiling, he asked, “The Grand Elder seems very happy. Has some good fortune occurred?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good fortune? Great fortune! A joyous event for the entire Li Clan!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Grand Elder was all smiles as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xingge’s interest was piqued, and the Grand Elder did not keep him in suspense. He said directly, “Family Head, last night, the Third Elder gained a great-grandson. I tested the child’s talent. He is seventh-grade!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seventh-grade talent?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xingge lifted a brow. Thinking of the system reward from last time, a smile appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That truly is good news. The Li Clan must focus on nurturing this child from now on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xingge gave his instruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First our Li Clan gained the Family Head, and now we have such an outstanding younger generation member. This is a sign that our Li Clan is destined for great prosperity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Grand Elder was grinning from ear to ear, and Li Xingge naturally had no intention of dampening his spirits, merely smiling faintly in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the Grand Elder seemed to remember something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With some curiosity, he asked, “I heard the Family Head brought back a little girl?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xingge nodded, his expression turning serious. “That’s right. I gave her a name—Li Wuyou. She is no ordinary child. She is extremely important to my Li Clan. From now on, her status within the clan will be equal to that of a direct-line descendant. If anything goes wrong, kill without mercy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the Grand Elder could not help sucking in a breath of cold air. Never before had he seen the Family Head place such importance on a single person. He immediately said without the slightest hesitation, “Please rest assured, Family Head. The clan absolutely will not let Wuyou suffer any grievance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xingge smiled in satisfaction. Then he suddenly remembered something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he said, “Grand Elder, there is a matter I need the clan to handle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please speak, Family Head.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Secretly gather a group of orphans who are still young and whose backgrounds are clean. I have great use for them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood. I’ll see to it immediately.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Grand Elder answered solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the reason, the Grand Elder did not ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he trusted Li Xingge without reservation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Grand Elder left, Li Xingge took out a cultivation manual from his sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than the Bloodfiend True Art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Qinghe Mountain Range lay east of Baihe County and stretched across several counties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its vast and heavy body resembled the very spine of the boundless earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dense forests blanketed the mountains, their ancient trees lush, towering, and vigorous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep within the forest,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a group of roughly six or seven people was moving slowly among the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were herb gatherers, mountain wanderers who made their living collecting medicinal herbs from the wilderness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the group came to a halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lead herb gatherer narrowed his sharp gaze toward a patch of weeds, and the others stopped as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lead gatherer slowly approached the patch, carefully parting the weeds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face lit up with delight. “Cylindrical shape, branching at the base, brownish-yellow in color, seven leaves... It’s Seven-Leaf Grass!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others immediately gathered around as well and began chattering excitedly around the herb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Jin really does have a sharp eye. It really is Seven-Leaf Grass.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is top-grade medicine for Body Tempering. Its effects are excellent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ve struck it rich. This one stalk of Seven-Leaf Grass is worth at least ten gold.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right. With just this one stalk, this trip already wasn’t wasted.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Jin shook his head and licked his dry lips. “And you’re all satisfied with just one stalk of Seven-Leaf Grass? This is only the beginning. If we keep going deeper, there may be even better things ahead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he carefully dug up the Seven-Leaf Grass with a small shovel and placed it into the grass basket on his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Jin, we’ve already gone very far in. If we keep going, I’m afraid it’ll get dangerous.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young herb gatherer wearing a bamboo hat spoke with worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others, upon hearing this, also hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, demonic beasts existed in these mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they really encountered one, then with the strength of people like them, they would have almost no chance of survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing their reactions, Brother Jin said flatly, “If you’re afraid, you can head back the way we came. If you leave now, it’s still not too late.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The herb gatherers exchanged glances, then all shook their heads in unison. “We’re willing to keep following Brother Jin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since you brothers trust me, then I certainly won’t mistreat you. Everyone, pick up the pace. I can guarantee you that deep in these mountains, there must be many more good things.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group quickened their pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, they vanished into the dense forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew how long they had walked, but by now, everyone was drenched in sweat beneath the blazing sun, panting heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young herb gatherer tipped up the gourd in his hand, stuck out his tongue, and stared pitifully as the very last drop of water fell from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Jin, if we don’t find water soon, we’re all going to die of thirst.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the herb gatherers complained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Jin wiped the sweat from his brow and looked into the distance. “There’s a water source not far ahead. Once we get there, you can drink all you want.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s eyes lit up, and their spirits immediately rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short while later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they saw a rushing waterfall before them, and all of them cried out in delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every last one of them buried his face in the pool beneath it and drank greedily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the young herb gatherer, he simply jumped straight into the pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after a while did he emerge from the water again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Refreshing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young herb gatherer burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing on the bank, Brother Jin laughed and cursed, “No one knows how deep that pool is, brat. Don’t go drowning in there. Hurry up and get out!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry, Brother Jin. I’m an excellent swimmer. People even gave me the nickname White Stripe in the Waves!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, everyone burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young herb gatherer swam happily through the water like a slippery fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, from the corner of his eye, he caught sight of a faint glimmer behind the waterfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curiosity drove him through the curtain of water, and to his surprise, he discovered a narrow passage hidden behind it, barely wide enough for one person to squeeze through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking forward several dozen steps, his vision abruptly opened up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an enormous valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And right beneath his feet spread a patch of green medicinal herbs, exuding a rich, enticing fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Snake-Scent Grass!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young herb gatherer cried out in delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snake-Scent Grass was not some especially rare herb, but such a vast patch of it was still worth quite a sum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, looking more closely, he discovered even more precious herbs growing not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was so delighted that he practically danced with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, he could hardly wait to share this wonderful news with the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the waterfall,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Jin and the others were anxiously searching for the young herb gatherer, who had been missing for quite a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Jin, we still haven’t found him. Don’t tell me that brat really drowned in the water?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the men, climbing out of the pool, spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I already told him the pool was deep and told him not to fool around. This is my fault too. If only I’d stopped him just now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Jin said with a face full of self-reproach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Jin, it was him refusing to listen. It has nothing to do with you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Jin! Brother Jin! I found an incredible place!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young herb gatherer emerged from behind the waterfall, shouting excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A-Liang, where the hell did you come from? You scared us half to death. We thought you’d drowned in the pool.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the herb gatherers said irritably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A-Liang’s face reddened, and he scratched the back of his head. “Sorry, elder brothers. I got carried away. But I have good news to tell you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What good news?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Behind the waterfall, I found a super huge valley! There are countless medicinal herbs in the valley. I was completely dumbstruck when I saw them!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they heard this, everyone turned to stare at A-Liang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their breathing grew a little quicker as they asked, “Is what you’re saying true?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course it is. Why would I lie to you? Come with me, all of you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A-Liang patted his chest, looking thoroughly pleased with himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Jin was the first to jump into the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others followed right behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, the entire group had entered the valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when they saw that sea of herbs spread out before them,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they were all utterly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>",1582,"2026-06-06T08:04:23.968Z",1,"novelbin.me","945291e2e2c97217ba613285e0c2ece1d9c59a02816357801e4726efea5c6f09","from-age-seventeen-i-became-the-head-of-the-long-chapter-40","from-age-seventeen-i-became-the-head-of-the-long-chapter-38",73,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-age-seventeen-i-became-the-head-of-the-long-cover.jpg"]