[{"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-430":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},1865361,2473,"Chapter 430 - 329: The Disappearance of the High Priest","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-430",430,"\u003Cp>Please leave here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do not disrupt our lives again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And do not continue investigating the High Priest’s disappearance, refrain from unnecessary actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhao said this and bowed toward Han Zhan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan gave him a deep look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some matters cannot be judged simply by right or wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Initially, I only had suspicions, but what you said makes me more convinced that you have a definite connection with the High Priest’s disappearance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhao was silent and said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remained in the same posture as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please leave here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if I refuse?\" Han Zhan raised an eyebrow, as if sensing something, and abruptly opened the door to Li Zhao’s house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside Li Zhao’s residence, many Jiuli Clan People from Chuyun Stockade had spontaneously gathered around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not related to Priest Li Zhao!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Release Priest Li Zhao, he is a good person!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please leave here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone stepped forward with the same demeanor as Li Zhao and uttered the same words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More and more people gathered around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They simultaneously bowed their heads and saluted Han Zhan, while stubbornly saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please leave here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, it seemed as if Han Zhan was the villain, the one standing on the opposite side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think you can force me to retreat with such tactics?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, I’m afraid I have to disappoint you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, Han Zhan, am not afraid to stand against everyone; no one can change my will, no one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhao slightly shook his bowed head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I had no intention of forcing you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Last night, the Nightwalker took down two warriors from Chuyun Stockade effortlessly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I confess I couldn’t do that, nor could I be that individual’s match.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But from my brief two-day contact, I judge that neither you nor Li Wu are the kind to murder recklessly. Therefore, this is a plea!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not just my plea, but also the plea of all Chuyun Stockade people!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan glanced at Li Zhao, whose tone was sincere, and then at the increasingly dense crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was something new in his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The High Priest only sent us to investigate; hence, I need to know the truth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not change his objective because of Li Zhao’s few words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Li Zhao bit his lip, seemingly making a firm decision, and suddenly looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want to know the truth, then I will give you the truth!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Follow me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Li Zhao led the way forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the bustling crowd, no one spoke; they silently made way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhao walked at the front, followed by Han Zhan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind Han Zhan was a vast crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This large entourage, under Li Zhao’s guidance, arrived at a location southeast of Chuyun Stockade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here was an ordinary large cafeteria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rich aroma filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People of Chuyun Stockade lined up in an orderly manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was mealtime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone coming out of the cafeteria held a bowl of fragrant minced meat soup, making one’s mouth water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this scene, a suspicion in Han Zhan’s heart intensified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found it absurd, yet in this Fruit World, not so absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those holding bowls showed genuine smiles upon seeing Li Zhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Priest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Priest, you’re here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Priest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They greeted Li Zhao warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhao did not respond; he walked straight to the depths of the cafeteria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan followed closely, soon reaching the interior of the cafeteria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A super large pot was placed there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small fire underneath was simmering, and the minced meat porridge bubbled with steam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four brawny Jiu Li Warriors stood at the four corners of the giant pot, continuously stirring the porridge to prevent it from sticking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the giant pot, a colossal bone was suspended with a thin layer of flesh remaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiu Li Warriors were using sharp blades to slice the meat from the bone into the soup below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhao silently walked to the pot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He extended his hand, pointing to the hanging meat bone, and spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is the High Priest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had roughly guessed, hearing this answer from Li Zhao shocked Han Zhan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You ate him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This explained the previous confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The High Priest’s flesh could enhance the Jiuli Warriors’ bloodline, which is why the two warriors who confronted Han Zhan were so resilient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His flesh could also nourish the body, making ordinary people extremely full and strengthening their physiques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is why the people of Chuyun Stockade looked so healthy, not at all like in times of war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, we ate him! So what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a young man stood up from the crowd, stepping forward to scoop a bowl of the minced meat porridge and gulped it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After drinking, he provocatively looked at Han Zhan, patting his stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The High Priest, in here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His actions led many to emulate him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them were the old and young, men and women, who, after drinking the porridge, patted their rounded bellies, laughing heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The High Priest, in here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you’re capable, kill us then!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We ate it, so what? It’s meat, can’t we eat it?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A noisy uproar arose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan gazed complexly at Li Zhao, who appeared indifferent amid the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reason? Haha.\" Li Zhao laughed a few times, \"Do you really think, in the High Priest’s eyes, we’re his kin?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, we are not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhao’s expression instantly turned cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are merely his pawns, ants he can dispose of at any time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We live here, reproduce, and then our offspring are selected, the qualified become Jiu Li Warriors, the powerful ones become Priests, and that’s it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can never live freely, constantly thrown into various wars, whether it’s with the Yellow Emperor Tribe or battles with demons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We continually charge forward, people die, and new ones take their place, endlessly repeating this process.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why? On what basis!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhao’s final question voiced the sentiments of all Chuyun Stockade people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They unanimously lifted their heads, their differing eyes showing the same indignant defiance!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He treats us like cattle and sheep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhao’s voice calmed from its earlier excitement, and he looked toward Han Zhan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Han, you are a Wizard, not of our bloodline, and haven’t experienced this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But now, I implore you not to report to the High Priest, leave a way out for the people of Chuyun Stockade!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you need a culprit, I can be that culprit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1066,"2026-06-10T05:31:13.180Z",1,"novelbin.me","74c234d4bf720d11ccc97d0c98cf402680af8dc730744214d8ad6b4062e5f17f","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-431","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-429",617,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-cover.jpg"]