[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er":3,"chapter-high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-89":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","High Martial World: Getting Strong by Grinding Er Lang Shen's Talent",{"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},2330456,4558,"Chapter 89: Spring Festival (Requesting Monthly Votes)","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-89",89,"\u003Cp>In the year 2046 of the Martial Dao Calendar, January 14th\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today is New Year’s Eve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Moonlight Event ended, everyone dispersed to return home and prepare for the holiday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi was no exception; today he finally slept in, waking up at nine in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the high-grade stimulant was effective, its consumption was too great—he had drained his spirit severely over the past few days to advance to the Moonlight rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi sat in his family’s car, thinking to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Qi, we got good news from Dr. Li yesterday,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhen, sitting in the front driver’s seat, suddenly smiled and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your mother’s surgery has been scheduled—for the 17th, two days from now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?” Lin Qi’s face lit up with surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to his mother, Fang Huiyi, who also smiled: “It’s true!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s amazing, Mom—your poison will finally be completely cured, and you won’t have to suffer anymore.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Your Industrial and Commercial Bank card ending in xx received 3 million Xia Nation dollars on January 14 at 10:02 AM. Balance: 6.0635 million Xia Nation dollars!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi pulled out his phone and saw another piece of good news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three million Xia Nation dollars had arrived—he was rich again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today was truly double joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mom, Dad, the three-million reward has landed—today’s shopping is on me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi announced with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Three million?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Great!” Lin Zhen and Fang Huiyi exchanged glances, both seeing astonishment in each other’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then their expressions turned to pride—this was their son, so incredibly good at making money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their car pulled into Wanda Plaza, surrounded by bustling streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lanterns and decorations hung everywhere; red couplets filled the entire avenue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The festive atmosphere permeated the air, with songs like “Wishing You Wealth” and “Good Luck” playing constantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Wanda Plaza’s large screen, news played.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“According to the latest update, to ensure a joyful New Year, major war bases have intensified suppression of beast waves, and several Title-ranked martial artists have stepped in to seal the spatial gates.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Spatial gates across the regions have fallen silent and will remain so for one month.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Meanwhile, all Title-ranked martial artists wish everyone a happy family and smooth affairs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wonderful—now everyone can have a good New Year,” Lin Zhen remarked sincerely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the three began their major New Year shopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Couplets, snacks, household goods, Spring Festival decorations…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a clothing store, Fang Huiyi glanced around, only to be pulled inside by Lin Qi and Lin Zhen; they bought her four or five outfits before leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t need this many—let’s return some!” Fang Huiyi complained as they walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi shook his head: “Can’t return them—it’s just a few ten thousand dollars.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing she couldn’t sway them, Fang Huiyi happily accepted it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short while later, the three exited the shopping street, carrying bags, and passed a weapons shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huang’s Weapons Shop”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a spacious shop with antique-style decor, resembling ancient architecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, it blended classical and modern technological weapon designs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi remembered he needed to buy a new spear, so he told his parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He entered the shop, where numerous display stands held various weapons: knives, spears, swords…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each was illuminated by bright white lights, revealing intricate runes on every part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shop was vast—over a thousand square meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Welcome, sir. Looking to purchase a weapon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beautiful woman in a thick yellow Hanfu smiled as she approached—she was a shop attendant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi nodded: “I want to buy a spear.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The yellow-clad attendant smiled and introduced: “We have several models of spears.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All forged from high-grade steel alloy, razor-sharp, capable of piercing walls and armor, even breaking through beast hide…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attendant led Lin Qi to the spear section, where walls and stands displayed various spears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi examined each one, listening to the attendant’s explanations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Lin Qi stopped before one spear—it drew his attention inexplicably. The spear was entirely black, its shaft etched with golden patterns resembling lightning descending from the sky; its silver tip was polished to an extreme sharpness, reflecting the lights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How much is this one?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The yellow-clad attendant’s eyes sparkled: “This spear is called [Thunder Horn]. It’s 2.7 meters long and weighs 40 jin!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s our Huang Family Weapons Shop’s most prized flagship series.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The pinnacle among non-source-energy weapons.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A standard one costs 100,000 yuan; customization adds extra.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Lin Qi expectantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi didn’t hesitate: “Fine, I’ll take this one—I want it customized.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perfect, follow me!” The attendant beamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They quickly went to the front desk to register the specifications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Lin, at your height of 1.9 meters, a spear length of 2.85 meters is ideal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi nodded, accepting the yellow-clad woman’s suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, make it heavier—I want it to weigh 50 jin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attendant was startled: “Won’t that be too heavy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Lin Qi thought of Jiang Tao and sent him a message asking if he needed a weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly received Jiang’s reply: he had already pre-ordered one at this shop yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Lin, your new spear will be ready in two days—come pick it up then,” the attendant said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After paying the deposit, Lin Qi left as the attendant watched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He returned home with his parents and their purchases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the car, Lin Qi thought that with his new spear, his training efficiency might finally improve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at Rongshan Community, Lin Qi and his parents carried their bags inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the walk, women in cotton-padded coats chatted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Lin, out buying New Year goods?” someone greeted warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Aunt Huang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve bought so much—it must’ve cost a fortune.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Conditions really have improved lately!” someone marveled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed—your complexion looks better than ever.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s all thanks to Xiao Qi—this kid is becoming more and more accomplished; now he’s the most famous genius in Rongshan Community.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I always knew Xiao Qi would amount to something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group of women praised Lin Qi, the air filled with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhen and Fang Huiyi listened, secretly delighted, their smiles barely contained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back home, the three got to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qi and Lin Zhen cleaned thoroughly and pasted the couplets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, their mother prepared the reunion dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time slipped unnoticed to eight at night; nightfall enveloped the house. Lin Qi looked around—the entire home was adorned in red, brimming with festive spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air was thick with the aroma of food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every New Year’s Eve was the happiest day of the year at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The living room table had been replaced with a larger one, piled high with steaming dishes, and cola bottles stood beside them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dinner’s ready!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three sat down, poured cola. As head of the family, Lin Zhen spoke first:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Another Spring Festival—this year has changed so much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Qi, thanks to you, our family has made it through.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After bitterness comes sweetness; our future life will only get better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheers!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sighing, he raised his drink first; Fang Huiyi and Lin Qi followed, clinking glasses and draining theirs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his father, Lin Zhen, turned on the TV, and the Spring Festival Gala began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Familiar voices, a familiar stage, and increasingly realistic special effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the content wasn’t particularly captivating, it was all about the atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the three of them ate their reunion dinner while watching the Spring Festival Gala.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1231,"2026-06-20T20:27:41.493Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","240f4005a67aef181cda67733238eceec1b2a018288d8041a67b30b9e904406f","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-90","high-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-chapter-88",992,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-world-getting-strong-by-grinding-er-cover.jpg"]