[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts":3,"chapter-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-427":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Contracted All Ancient Divine Artifacts",{"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},1865358,2473,"Chapter 427 - 326: Flowing Light and Shadow","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-427",427,"\u003Cp>\"Lord Han, Lord Li Wu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhao’s voice rang out again, only this time with a hint of impatience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for Han Zhan’s \"Wizard\" status, he might have already barged in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wu coughed a few times in the room, cleared his throat, and finally spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Priest Li Zhao, we’re both here in the room. Do you have any business with us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A thief has infiltrated the Chuyun Stockade, I came to check on your safety.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhao said this with a straight face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a blatant lie, but with a thick skin, as both Li Wu and Han Zhan are Tier Seven, as is Li Zhao. What safety could he ascertain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wu’s lips twitched slightly, but he continued to say, \"We’re both fine, thank you for your concern.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite saying this, the door remained still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud, thud, thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knocking grew heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Li Wu, with evil running rampant, I can’t be at ease unless I see with my own eyes that you are safe. Please open the door.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhao said, quickening his speech, \"If you don’t open the door, I have reason to suspect you’ve been parasitized by a spirit, and I will take action according to the Jiuli Tribe’s rules!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was turning the tables!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhao spoke so loudly that many around heard. If he really pinned this on them, others in the Chuyun Stockade might move against them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan and Li Wu were here to investigate the High Priest’s disappearance, not to massacre the stockade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If things went wrong, they might be punished by the High Priest, but if they wiped out the Chuyun Stockade, it would be a big problem!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, Li Zhao couldn’t be allowed to succeed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Absolutely impossible, Li Zhao, you’re overthinking. We were appointed by the High Priest to investigate the spirit incidents and have methods bestowed by the High Priest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ordinary spirits can’t even get near us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if it’s an extraordinary spirit?\" Li Zhao’s voice grew louder, \"Even the High Priest has disappeared, who can guarantee you have no problems.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhao paused here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, an even louder voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, open the door!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhao signaled to each side with his eyes, they’d given enough face already. If they didn’t open the door, they’d have to break in forcibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as two Jiuli warriors were about to force the door, it suddenly opened by itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Priest Li Zhao, disturbing one’s sleep at night isn’t a good habit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan yawned tiredly as he walked out from inside the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his hand and looked straight ahead at Li Zhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? Why aren’t you speaking? You seem surprised to see me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Surprised? No, no. Lord Han, don’t be angry, I’m just following the Jiuli Tribe’s rules.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Li Zhao spoke, his eyes moved past Han Zhan and into the room, seeing Li Wu getting dressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both men were inside the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now there’s no problem, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I saw the firelight to the south, why didn’t you first check there instead of worrying about us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Priest Li Zhao, aren’t you parasitized by a spirit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhao was caught off guard by Han Zhan’s counter, forcing an awkward smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Han, you do know how to joke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not joking.\" Han Zhan stepped forward with a stern face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other Jiuli warriors wanted to stop him but held back, considering his Wizard status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhao watched Han Zhan approach, \"Prove you’re not parasitized by a spirit, otherwise I have the right to detain you for investigation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was learned from Li Zhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He liked throwing accusations, so today he’d taste his own medicine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhao, cornered by Han Zhan, showed a series of expressions before seemingly making a decision, his face hardening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhao pulled out a handful of white Holy Land soil and swallowed it whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wu: \"Wow\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan: \"Wow\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly a ruthless man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the creation process of the white Holy Land soil, Han Zhan felt nauseated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhao gulped down several large mouthfuls of white Holy Land soil, unfazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The white Holy Land soil can restrain spirits; I’ve eaten three large mouthfuls, should be proof enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Li Zhao nodded to Han Zhan and Li Wu. \"Sirs, sorry for the disturbance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to go and take another look at the southern firelight, so I won’t disrupt your rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured to both sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seven or eight Jiuli warriors with him turned to leave as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan stayed silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood quietly at the door, watching Li Zhao and the others gradually disappear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light in his eyes slowly dimmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone’s gone, why aren’t you coming in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Standing outside, aren’t you afraid of the cold?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wilderness of Zhulu, in the Fruit World, was truly chilly during the autumn nights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan’s lips trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Help me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" Li Wu didn’t quite catch that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Help me inside!\" Han Zhan whispered hoarsely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, oh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing, Li Wu stepped forward to assist Han Zhan, and the two entered the room, shutting the door behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once inside, Han Zhan collapsed onto the ground, his face pale and bloodless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Han Zhan’s state, Li Wu was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unsure of how he appeared in the room, he didn’t bother to ask further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The side effects of Flowing Light and Shadow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s the price.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The price of deceiving time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn’t make sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The disturbance was clearly from the south, why did he end up in the room?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it really not have been him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>South of Han Zhan and Li Wu’s dwelling was not close; even at full speed, it would take at least ten minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He brought people over at the first sign of firelight, not wasting even a minute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the person traveling at night truly was Han Zhan, how could he have managed it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be a trick of the Wizard Lineage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have the two patrolling soldiers woken up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhao turned to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’ve woken up, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you show them the two animal skins, did they see the appearance of the person who attacked them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The patrolling soldiers who had fought with Han Zhan inspected the two animal skins carefully but both shook their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, the person who fought them isn’t either of these two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Positive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhao’s expression darkened further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t Han Zhan, nor Li Wu?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it really not be them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhao hadn’t dismissed the possibility of changing faces, but a Wizard could not only alter appearance but teleport back home quickly and was also a skilled melee fighter?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhao subconsciously rejected this exaggerated scenario.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be that a spirit has really infiltrated Chuyun Stockade, or is it someone from the Yellow Emperor Tribe?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Strengthen the guards these days, report any unfamiliar, suspicious persons to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1147,"2026-06-10T05:31:13.180Z",1,"novelbin.me","4ff442ac9e7a2a4ddfda5ad6c892d3152fed910d38ffd1425ef097f3a514825c","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-428","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-426",617,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-cover.jpg"]