[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a":3,"chapter-high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-chapter-286":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","High Martial Arts: Invincible Starts from Basic Archery",{"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},1724566,2203,"Chapter 286 - 285: Are You That Chen Fan? (Please Subscribe)","high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-chapter-286",286,"\u003Cp>But until now, he hadn’t received any call from the headquarters at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was strange was that this person seemed to know a lot about Chen Fan. If he wasn’t from the headquarters, then where could he be from?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, this whole situation feels weird.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wei decided he should call Chairman Chang to verify this situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better safe than sorry. If Chairman Chang confirmed that this person was indeed sent by him, it wouldn’t be too late to take him to see Chen Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them entered the elevator, and Sun Wei led him to a room on the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior, Brother Chen lives here. Please wait a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wei said with a smile, turning around to knock on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Chen? Brother Chen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He called out a few times but got no response from inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be that he’s not in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wei knocked on the door a few more times, still getting no response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly he slapped his thigh and said, \"Oh, I just remembered, Brother Chen went out hunting this morning and hasn’t come back yet,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Senior, how about you come to my office and have a seat? I’ll give Brother Chen a call and have him come back as soon as possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wei’s face was filled with an apologetic smile, but he was incredibly anxious inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan was in the alchemy room doing alchemy. Even if he weren’t, he wouldn’t appear here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he intentionally brought this person here, hoping to use the opportunity to make a call and buy some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wei wondered if his acting was good enough to fool the other party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hong spoke and then fell silent for a moment before asking, \"Then why didn’t you remember that when we were downstairs?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior, I’ve just been too busy and forgot,\" Sun Wei laughed it off, \"Don’t worry, if you can’t wait, I can call Brother Chen right now. If he hears about this, he won’t take long to return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he pulled out his phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was also good to inform Brother Chen about this matter in advance, so if he didn’t know, he could contact Chairman Chang himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he pulled out his phone, his arm was grabbed by the person in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"S-Senior?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wei looked up, confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hong held his hand tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no way he would give Sun Wei the chance to make a call before things were settled; otherwise, it would be easy to leave a clue. This time, if things went wrong, it would be tough to succeed again in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, was Chen Fan really not in the branch office at this moment?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sun Wei, do you think it’s possible that Chen Fan didn’t go out but is somewhere else in the association?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hong stared dead into his eyes, \"For instance, in the cultivation room, or perhaps in the alchemy room?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the words ’alchemy room’ were spoken, a flash of panic crossed Sun Wei’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha, how could that be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly regained his composure and laughed it off, \"I’m really not mistaken this time. Brother Chen truly went out to hunt. I’m not lying when I say he is our branch’s most diligent fierce beast hunter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re lying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hong’s words sent Sun Wei into a cold sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lying? Senior, what are you talking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wei forced a smile, \"Weren’t you looking for Brother Chen? I’ll call him right now, and you can speak to him directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Xiao Hong acted as if he hadn’t heard and continued, \"He’s currently in the alchemy room, isn’t he?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wei’s mind buzzed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been seen through? When? Was it when the alchemy room was mentioned?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seems like I guessed right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hong’s voice was icy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before entering the elevator, he had keenly noticed a slight change in Sun Wei’s demeanor after he inquired about his identity to no avail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To others, this tiny change might be negligible, but not to Xiao Hong. As a Meridian Refining Martial Artist who had connected the Eight Extraordinary Meridians two months ago and was just a step away from the True Essence Realm, he missed nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The subtle shifts in an Entry Force Martial Artist’s attitude were impossible to miss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, when Sun Wei knocked on the door and claimed to have forgotten, Xiao Hong had already become suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Latterly, when he mentioned the alchemy room, Sun Wei’s transient panic almost betrayed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combine that with the fact that Chen Fan was indeed a very skilled alchemist, and it was only reasonable that he would spend a lot of time in the alchemy room, wasn’t it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So tell me, where is the alchemy room? Don’t tell me there isn’t one here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is an alchemy room, but senior, Brother Chen is really out hunting. He isn’t in the alchemy room.\" Sun Wei responded with a bitter smile, trying to pull his arm back, but it wouldn’t budge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The unease in Sun Wei’s heart grew stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t it normal to call Chen Fan and communicate this beforehand? But this person in front of him seemed to want to prevent that at all costs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such behavior wasn’t typical, was it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of frostiness came into Xiao Hong’s eyes, \"I’m short on time and can’t afford to play games. This is your last chance: tell me where the alchemy room is, or take me there now, or I promise you will regret it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior, you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wei’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a blatant threat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy, was he really sent by headquarters? Was he really sent by Chairman Chang to take Brother Chen away?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a bad feeling that something would go wrong if he took this person to Chen Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really are one to never give up, are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hong sighed, exerting a bit more force on Sun Wei’s arm, and several strands of blue-green true qi flowed into Sun Wei’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you do to me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wei was shocked, looking at his arm in terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something was moving beneath his skin as if it could break out any moment. Within a split second, that something was spreading from his arm to his entire body, making its way through him. It felt like power, but the sensation was far more pronounced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could this be true qi?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did I do? You’ll know soon enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hong’s lips curled into a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, so cold.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Sun Wei shivered. He felt the strands of true qi turn cold as ice, freezing his blood vessels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What terrified him most was that these cold strands moved through his body, freezing everything in their path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wei’s body shook uncontrollably, and frost formed on his eyebrows and beard, his face turning deathly pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cold? That’s right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hong sneered, \"Under the influence of my Profound Yin True Qi, how could you not feel cold?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Profound Yin True Qi?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wei looked at him in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t believe that this man wasn’t from headquarters. They were all from the Martial Arts Association. Why would he do this to him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just because he didn’t immediately take him to see Brother Chen? But he had said he’d call first! Could this guy not wait for even that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Profound Yin True Qi.\" Xiao Hong’s face twisted with a sinister smile, \"Initially, I didn’t want things to escalate to this point. If you had obediently taken me to him, I would’ve simply taken him away. But you had to play smart, so don’t blame me for this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyone who falls victim to my Profound Yin True Qi will first feel a chilling cold that seems to freeze their insides. For someone like you, merely an Entry Force Martial Artist, you’ll be frozen to death within minutes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What... do you... want? Who...who are you?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wei gritted his teeth, trembling, \"You’re not from Chairman Chang, are you? Who are you really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehehe, you’re right. I’m not from Chairman Chang,\" Xiao Hong chuckled, \"But it’s impossible for you to know my real identity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The feeling of having Profound Yin True Qi invade your body is terrible, isn’t it? If you want to suffer less, then quickly take me to see him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wei did his best to hold firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy was certainly up to no good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking him to see Brother Chen would be like leading a lamb to the slaughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he knew this resistance might be futile – anyone in the association could point out where the alchemy room was – he couldn’t betray his friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you’re still not getting it, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling provoked, Xiao Hong’s face darkened, \"Oh, I forgot to mention that the true qi I infused also carries cold poison. If I let it activate, your innards will liquefy, and you’ll die in agony. Want to experience that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Sun Wei’s face changed drastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought of his organs turning to blood was enough to send shivers down his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like you’ve got a brain. Now take me there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hong was satisfied with Sun Wei’s expression, \"Once I find Chen Fan, I’ll retrieve the true qi from your body. If you don’t cooperate, I’ll just ask others where the alchemy room is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wei hesitated, using all his remaining strength to say, \"Brother Chen... really isn’t in the alchemy room.\" He sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Chen, I’ve done all I could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hope you’ll be able to survive this situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine. Seems like you need to be taught a final lesson!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hong’s face turned vicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since that was the case, he would eliminate this obstinate man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you the one looking for me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure suddenly appeared at the stairway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Chen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wei’s eyes lit up before turning anxious, \"Brother Chen, run! You need to run!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan, however, seemed unfazed, locking eyes with the masked man in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? So you are Chen Fan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hong’s face lit up with glee.\u003C\u002Fp>",1696,"2026-06-06T15:42:49.905Z",1,"novelbin.me","6861618b137d1b8b2982e35fa637e94d68906885ff1406483840892962f99a6f","high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-chapter-287","high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-chapter-285",808,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-cover.jpg"]