[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-subdue-the-immortals-with-strength":3,"chapter-i-subdue-the-immortals-with-strength-i-subdue-the-immortals-with-strength-chapter-111":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I Subdue the Immortals with Strength",{"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},2295413,4490,"Chapter 111: We Can Grow Our Own Spirit Rice","i-subdue-the-immortals-with-strength-chapter-111",111,"\u003Cp>As for Brother Gu Ren, I’ve had plans for him all along, but back then the situation was still uncertain, so I didn’t mention it. Now that things are settled and I’ve gained some confidence in my abilities, it’s time to bring Brother Gu Ren over.” Xia Daoming smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Ren may seem cold on the outside, but he’s a man of true feeling—I saw that back when we drank together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That guy acts aloof, but when everyone toasted him, he never refused a drink; his liquor tolerance was poor, and when he visited brothels, he treated the courtesans with courtesy, warmth, and generosity, never viewing them as mere playthings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So although we spent little time together, Xia Daoming still felt some affection for Gu Ren, and he was furious when Gu Ren was stripped of his cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Daoming, thank you, thank you!” Liang Jingtang slammed his hand hard on Xia Daoming’s shoulder, tears finally spilling down his weathered cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Liang Jingtang weep, Xia Daoming’s nose tingled strangely, but he said aloud: “Master, you’re biased! I just told you I risked my life to pluck this Dragon Transformation Fruit, and you didn’t even blink—but now I merely suggest bringing Brother Gu over, and you’re weeping buckets!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nonsense! Just sand blew into my eyes!” Liang Jingtang wiped his tears and glared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pfft!” Xia Daoming sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Ji Wenli walked over, her gaze casually sweeping over the large cart. Even though she was now a fifth-rank Great Martial Master and naturally calm and composed, she was startled into pale shock, taking several deep breaths before calming her racing heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Xia, Master Yuchi, Master Zhuo, and Boss Jiao have arrived and wish to see you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Quickly bring them in! From now on, when my brother arrives, no need to announce him!” Xia Daoming said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Daoming, brotherly bonds are one thing, but your status is different now—rules must still be upheld,” Liang Jingtang said solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High places are unbearably cold!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Experts are destined to be lonely!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Daoming looked at Liang Jingtang’s serious face and wanted to toss his hands behind his back and sigh dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow, what a huge snake!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Yuchi Xiao and the other two entered, they were stunned by the giant snake lying on the cart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh, Brother Zhuo, you’ve reached seventh rank too? Congratulations!” Xia Daoming’s eyes lit up as he spotted Zhuo Xingji and hurried forward to offer his felicitations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hah! Thanks to my younger brother—I broke through a few days ago!” Zhuo Xingji laughed heartily, brimming with pride and vigor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perfect. Later, you and Master Yuchi can slice some snake meat for drinking.” Xia Daoming said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good, good! This snake meat looks tender and fresh!” Yuchi Xiao and Zhuo Xingji both grinned happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiao Yongbao froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m the one who daily flatters you and clings to your leg!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Jiao Yongbao shuffled forward with a sheepish grin, gazing mournfully at Xia Daoming: “Brother, what about me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just eat an egg!” Xia Daoming casually pulled out a snake egg and handed it to Jiao Yongbao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiao Yongbao stared at the snake egg Xia Daoming handed him, his gaze growing even more forlorn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You brat, do you think anyone can eat this egg? Daoming is worried you can’t handle the snake meat, so he gives you this egg—its energy is purer and gentler!” Liang Jingtang knew Jiao Yongbao’s petty thoughts instantly and swatted him hard on the back of the head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Jiao Yongbao get slapped, Yuchi Xiao grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiao Yongbao grinned too, rubbing his sore head and gazing “tenderly” at Xia Daoming: “I knew my brother loves me best!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Daoming shuddered and quickly said: “Brother Jiao, the one who loves you best is Master!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Jingtang stroked his beard and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This disciple knows how to handle people!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All good, all good,” Jiao Yongbao quickly laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Daoming, this looks somewhat like a Golden-Scaled Blood-Pupil Snake, but how did it grow legs? And why’s there a fleshy bump on its head?” Yuchi Xiao asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It is a Golden-Scaled Blood-Pupil Snake—but it’s half-dragoned. Its flesh is exceptionally tough and especially beneficial for those cultivating Dragon-Snake Qi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Half-dragon, half-snake!” Yuchi Xiao and Zhuo Xingji were stunned, then their eyes gleamed as they stared hungrily at the giant snake corpse on the cart, saliva dripping as if it were a legendary beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother, once I reach seventh rank, can I eat this snake meat too?” Jiao Yongbao immediately sidled up to Xia Daoming, grinning sheepishly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. With your current foundation and martial talent, after eating this egg, you should break through to seventh-rank Great Martial Master—then you can eat small amounts of this snake meat like Master Yuchi and Master Zhuo.” Xia Daoming replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah! I’ll break through just by eating this egg!” Jiao Yongbao gasped, then gazed “tenderly” at Xia Daoming again: “I knew my brother loves me best!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Daoming glanced at Jiao Yongbao and suddenly felt the urge to kick him away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he held back, instead raising his hand and summoning invisible force to snatch the giant snake from the cart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The snake rose into the air, suspended by his power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This…!” Yuchi Xiao and the others’ eyes bulged, their jaws hanging open as if their chins could touch the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, you three follow me!” Xia Daoming floated the snake through the air as he walked toward the bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuchi Xiao and the other two remained frozen until Liang Jingtang slapped each of them on the back of the head—only then did they snap to attention and hurried after Xia Daoming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I thought becoming a seventh-rank Great Martial Master was impressive—but my younger brother has already become a Master!” Yuchi Xiao said, his emotions tangled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He, the senior brother, was becoming increasingly unworthy of the title!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, my younger brother is truly incredible!” Zhuo Xingji echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right! My younger brother is the greatest!” Jiao Yongbao said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I should become a Master soon too!” Liang Jingtang suddenly stroked his beard and interjected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuchi Xiao, Zhuo Xingji, and Jiao Yongbao exchanged glances, their expressions odd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Yuchi Xiao suddenly blurted out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master becoming a Master? How is that possible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Jingtang, smugly stroking his silver beard and awaiting his disciples’ awe and admiration, nearly spat blood upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right! We don’t even have a Master’s Secret Map!” Zhuo Xingji added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Without a Master’s Secret Map, how can you become a Master!” Jiao Yongbao pressed on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Slap! Slap! Slap!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Jingtang finally snapped and delivered a sharp smack to each of their skulls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Xia Daoming becoming a Master is fine—even without a Secret Map—but his own Master? Absolutely not!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rebellious disciples! All of them, rebellious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, why are you hitting us? Did we say something wrong? Could it be… could it be that our Qianjiao  Martial Hall has a Master’s Secret Map? Then… then does that mean I can become a Master too!” Yuchi Xiao rubbed his head, confused at first, then suddenly excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah! Then I can become a Master too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Me too! Me too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuo Xingji and Jiao Yongbao joined in, thrilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching his three disciples—once content with the dream of becoming sixth-rank Great Martial Masters—now so wildly excited, Liang Jingtang looked up at the sky, speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Has becoming a Master become so easy now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who gave them this courage and confidence?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, do we really have a Master’s Secret Map?” Yuchi Xiao asked eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No? Then why did you say you’d become a Master soon? You’re not Xia’s brother!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Jingtang’s face was blank as he silently followed Xia Daoming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing hurts more than heartbreak—he was utterly disillusioned with these three ungrateful disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My little disciple is the best—he brings good things and knows how to sweet-talk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group followed Xia Daoming into a secret chamber, activated a mechanism, and traveled through a hidden passage to a cavern beneath Yun Cui Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I never expected there’d be a cave beneath the Xu family’s back mountain!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Strange—this cave seems to have no exit, yet the air is so fresh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not just fresh—it makes you feel more alert!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, there’s a spring there, steaming—could it be a hot spring?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The fruit on that old vine looks like the one Xu Shixiong always carried.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon entering the cave, everyone was astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they were merely astonished—they hadn’t yet realized this was a miniature immortal’s cave, valuable enough to spark deadly battles among small cultivation sects and clans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That spring isn’t a hot spring—it’s a Spirit Spring. To cultivate Spirit Rice, you need not only a Spirit Field but also a cultivator to periodically gather water spiritual energy and summon clouds and rain, because ordinary rain can’t nourish Spirit Rice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But water drawn from a Spirit Spring can irrigate Spirit Rice—even better than a cultivator summoning clouds and rain. If tended frequently, it might yield two or three harvests per year.” Xia Daoming’s voice echoed calmly through the cavern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d extracted this information from Ding Chushan’s interrogation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cavern fell utterly silent. Liang Jingtang and the others’ heavy, uneven breathing echoed clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We have Spirit Rice now—and a Spirit Spring… this means… we can grow our own Spirit Rice!” After a long pause, Yuchi Xiao finally swallowed hard and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Correct,” Xia Daoming nodded. “Land irrigated with Spirit Water and planted with Spirit Rice differs from ordinary fields—it requires internal force to penetrate the earth for plowing. It’s exhausting and drains strength. Only Great Martial Masters can handle it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To grow Spirit Rice, even exhausting labor is worth it! Daoming, leave this to me and your brothers—we’ll handle it.” Liang Jingtang said without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding Chushan said Spirit Fields and Spirit Springs are extremely precious resources in a cultivator’s eyes. That old vine is called the Mystic Mist Azure Glass Spirit Fruit Tree—a rare Spirit Fruit Tree. With our current strength, we absolutely cannot let this leak out, or we’ll invite death.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So this Spirit Field must be tended solely by you, Master, and my brothers—I dare not entrust it to anyone else.” Xia Daoming said gravely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother, never say ‘trouble’ again! Having you as a brother is our greatest fortune. Just tell us what to do—we’ll obey without question!” Yuchi Xiao said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“True! Without you, we wouldn’t have our sudden cultivation leaps, wouldn’t walk the streets of Li City with such prestige, and likely wouldn’t even be alive—nor would our families!” Zhuo Xingji added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiao Yongbao didn’t speak, only nodded deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1751,"2026-06-20T05:15:29.288Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","b65eeace228179d145de9d7f6cbf28e9884c3b463f022f5b2cc7824b89f11579","i-subdue-the-immortals-with-strength-chapter-112","i-subdue-the-immortals-with-strength-chapter-110",484,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-subdue-the-immortals-with-strength-cover.jpg"]