[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-if-you-will-not-reject-me-i-wish-to-bow-and-take":3,"chapter-if-you-will-not-reject-me-i-wish-to-bow-and-take-if-you-will-not-reject-me-i-wish-to-bow-and-take-chapter-37":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","If You Will Not Reject Me, I Wish to Bow and Take You as My Adoptive Father",{"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},2276764,4454,"Chapter 37","if-you-will-not-reject-me-i-wish-to-bow-and-take-chapter-37",37,"\u003Cp>In just one night, the Heart Manual of Tiger Soul Seven Kill reached perfect mastery, yet she was still someone just beginning to learn characters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sounds like a myth or legend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Hu Chen was not making wild guesses without reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had mastered five mysteries; if Xiao Yu did not understand any one of them, she could not have “seen with her heart”—she would have said, “At first I could keep up, but later it became hazy, and I couldn’t see anything clearly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She kept pace with him the whole time, proving she had at least mastered the five mysteries he already understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was already a plot straight out of myth and legend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two more mysteries, and achieving perfect Divine Will in a single night would merely add more legend to the tale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, Father, you overestimate me,” Xiao Yu shook her head rapidly, “Forget seven—I haven’t mastered even one yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Chen’s face showed clear skepticism. “You can see with your heart—you’ve at least grasped five mysteries: Tiger Roar Blade, Tear Heaven Blade, Tiger Devour Blade, Tiger Tail Blade, and Ghost-Slaying Blade. How can you claim to have mastered none?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yu understood his meaning and explained: “My situation is probably different from yours, and from everyone else’s.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To master one mystery, you focus solely on that one until you fully comprehend it, then move to the next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I swallow everything whole, without understanding—only chasing novelty. I glance at one mystery, study another briefly... and end up merely an ‘eye expert,’ really just a fraud.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Chen’s tiger-like eyes widened, staring at her fiercely, almost grinding his teeth. “If you’re a fraud, then every martial artist in the world is dog dung.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Seven Mysteries of Tiger Soul are each harder than the last. It’s not that I want to study one today and switch to the next tomorrow when I hit a wall—no, without the foundation of the previous level, you cannot even enter the next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, the first level, Tiger Roar Blade, merely begins to gather the blade’s momentum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after mastering the technique of gathering blade momentum can you proceed to Tear Heaven Blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A normal person could never reach ‘Shatter Soul’ before ‘Slay Ghost,’ let alone ‘Proud Immortal.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How can you stand proudly before immortals if you cannot even harm ghostly spirits?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Proud Immortal Blade’ is merely an aspiration, not a real effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if you complete Proud Immortal Blade, you still cannot stand proudly before immortals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the realm of ‘Proud Immortal’ clearly surpasses the previous six blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ghost-Slaying Blade may not kill ghosts—it can only injure spirit beings; the Proud Immortal Blade cannot stand against immortals, yet slaying ghostly spirits is not difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, everyone has different traits. Mine is that I know a little here, a little there, but never deeply.” Xiao Yu’s tone was sincere and weary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart truly felt weary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Chen had mastered only five mysteries; the “Method to Kill Hu Chen” derived from the Purple Mansion thus targeted only the first five levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Hu Chen himself had not reached the realm of Proud Immortal Blade—Xiao Yu did not need to master the “mystery of countering the Proud Immortal mystery” to kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing she was truly not being modest, Hu Chen thought for a moment and said, “Forget it. The more talented you are, the happier I’ll be.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Tiger Soul Seven Kill has forty-nine movement patterns. Today I’ll teach you the seven patterns of Tiger Roar Blade.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still in the back courtyard, the “Herb-Drying Ground.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Chen stared wide-eyed, his expression a mix of shock, numbness, and a touch of despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yu held the Dragon Kiss Short Sword like a light-footed, ferocious tiger—swift, sharp, cruel, and cold. Each strike and posture tore through the air, leaving behind a tiger’s roar steeped in bloody aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, what is Miss Yu doing...?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan Zhong’s emotions were simpler—his aged face held only unyielding awe, his voice trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was an old retainer of the Guan household; he had never eaten pork (never practiced Tiger Soul Seven Kill), but he had seen pigs run every day (watched Hu Chen and Guan family youths train Tiger Soul Seven Kill).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew exactly what the tiger’s roar in the air meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, even if he plugged his ears, the roar barely weakened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the tiger’s roar came not only from the blade slicing the air, but from the “spirit of the tiger” emitting a soul-shaking roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You didn’t missee—her Tiger Roar Blade is nearly... perfected!” Hu Chen’s voice was dry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha, exhilarating! So exhilarating!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After completing the seven patterns of Tiger Roar Blade, Xiao Yu let out a long, piercing howl—as if she had truly become a tiger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, practice forms are truly indispensable in martial arts! I was too shallow before—I underestimated the techniques in the sword manual.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sheathed her sword, her eyes gleaming brightly, cheeks flushed with radiant color, only a few damp strands of hair on her forehead—she radiated vitality and spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? What insights have you gained?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Chen’s heart twisted, yet his face remained calm and detached, the demeanor of a master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Damn it, the shallow one isn’t you—it’s me! I underestimated you, thinking these seven moves would take you months to even begin to grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yu tilted her head, thinking. “Practicing only the heart manual easily drains the spirit—your mind feels dull, your body weary and uncomfortable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But combining it with the practice forms—infusing each movement with the true intent of the ferocious tiger—strengthens both spirit and will, trains the techniques, and physically conditions the body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spirit imparts divine intent to the body; the body’s movements return energy to the soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spirit and flesh unite, mutually nurturing, unlocking limitless potential—no fatigue, only pure exhilaration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you add breathing techniques, spirit, flesh, and qi form a small Three Talents; the small Three Talents then evolve into the great Five Elements of spirit, mind, intent, qi, and body...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yu’s eyes shone brighter, as if she had inherited Hu Chen’s Thousand-Mile Vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Chen saw longing and fervor in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted the breathing techniques!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though I’ve praised you countless times today, Xiao Yu, I must say it again—you are a peerless genius!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of awe, Hu Chen smiled. “Don’t rush. When we return to Yingxiang Prefecture, I’ll take you to meet the Ancestor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He can surely help you find a better, more suitable breathing technique.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, the breathing technique of Tiger Soul Seven Kill, when combined with the practice forms and heart manual, is already the best method—there’s no need to seek another.” Xiao Yu said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Chen paused. “If you follow me into battle in the future, Tiger Soul Seven Kill’s breathing technique is indeed best. But...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced around—the servants were watching their practice from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today’s main purpose was teaching Xiao Yu the practice forms; Hu Chen wasn’t worried about others seeing the techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the Guan family weren’t reclusive hermits who trained alone without ever fighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After training Tiger Soul Seven Kill, they didn’t just fight enemies—they often sparred with other young talents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The techniques had long since been seen by everyone; there was no need to hide them now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why Hu Chen hadn’t cleared the herb-drying ground earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what he was about to discuss was a secret no outsider could know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Yu, let’s go inside to talk.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yu was still in high spirits, eager to learn more patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But from his expression and tone, she guessed he was about to speak of the Shadow God Map.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matters concerning her future fate were clearly more important than learning a few extra patterns ahead of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, in the main hall of the back courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Hu Chen, Xiao Yu, and Guan Zhong remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan Zhong served tea and water; Hu Chen recounted the “Little Li Fei Plan” in full.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Yu, what do you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yu didn’t hesitate. “I understand Father’s intentions—I leave everything to your judgment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once she confirmed Hu Chen truly intended to send her into Xianyang Palace, she grew calm—more relaxed than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, she had been powerless, at the mercy of fate, with a future full of uncertainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her only option had been to seize every opportunity and moment to strengthen herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But strength couldn’t be gained overnight, and Hu Chen and Qingsong Daoist were both exceptionally powerful—so she had always felt uneasy, living in tension and doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, she no longer needed to guess Hu Chen’s schemes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From now on, facing him and Qingsong Daoist, she wouldn’t need to be tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For at least the next five years, she would be safe, content, and enjoy all the resources of a noble family’s young lady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps even a powerful Qin noble, drawn to the “Little Li Fei Project,” would invest in her and provide more cultivation resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for after her eighteenth year...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ha, to control her fate, one must first possess greater power than she does.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget five years—give her the internal heart manual and full practice forms of Tiger Soul Seven Kill, and she’d be confident she could kill Hu Chen outright within a year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could a man she could easily kill possibly control her fate?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only concern was if Hu Chen proved too outstanding, or if “Little Li Fei” was too rare and valuable, causing her to be sent to Xianyang Palace too soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before entering Xianyang Palace, she needed freedom—she only needed to kill Hu Chen and settle the Guan family of Western Shu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once inside Xianyang Palace, she would theoretically be the Emperor’s consort; to gain freedom, she’d have to destroy the entire imperial family—difficulty skyrocketing countless times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Xiao Yu still wasn’t overly worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The journey from Western Shu to the central capital of Xianyang was far too long; too many opportunities for accidents along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had too many chances to escape early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good, good, Xiao Yu, rest assured—I’ll spare no effort to get you into Xianyang Palace and make our great future a reality!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yu’s straightforwardness made Hu Chen laugh heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t doubt his daughter’s sincerity—he wasn’t just securing his own future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Little Li Fei Plan succeeded, her future might surpass his own!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more she craved power, the more she sought immortals and the Dao, the less she could refuse this “great future.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, do you know the Emperor? What is his name? How does the Emperor differ from ordinary rulers?” Xiao Yu asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Emperor’s single name is ‘Zheng,’ but you must never speak it directly. As for the Emperor’s authority...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huchen shook his head with a bitter smile, “Don’t even mention me—our Guan family’s ancestral patriarchs couldn’t clarify it either.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can only tell you a few concrete events; you must think for yourself and feel them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Human Emperor possesses the power to enfeoff ghosts and gods.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over seventy percent of the city gods and land gods in the western nations derive from the Human Emperor’s edicts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the mortal realm, the Great Qin Human Emperor nearly achieved ‘beneath heaven, all land belongs to the king; along every shore, all subjects belong to the king.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some have even said, ‘Above the nine heavens belongs to the Heavenly Emperor; below the nine heavens belongs to the Human Emperor.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I do not know precisely how the Human Emperor and the Heavenly Emperor view each other.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I am certain: beneath the Heavenly Emperor stand immortal ministers, and beneath the Human Emperor’s court also dwell immortals—even Golden Immortals!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you, like me, cannot decide where to place the Human Emperor in your heart, simply regard him as a Heavenly Emperor with a finite lifespan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A Heavenly Emperor with a finite lifespan...” Xiao Yu was deeply shaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had the human race really been so glorious before the Journey to the West?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why, by the time of the Great Tang, had the emperors of Nan Zhan China become so weak?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even mere ghosts and gods could manipulate them at will.”\u003C\u002Fp>",2022,"2026-06-20T00:29:13.334Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","63c7279635804677590bdfccd9a5ee5073bb335eb529a2b5e0ebae1d94000f43","if-you-will-not-reject-me-i-wish-to-bow-and-take-chapter-38","if-you-will-not-reject-me-i-wish-to-bow-and-take-chapter-36",840,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fif-you-will-not-reject-me-i-wish-to-bow-and-take-cover.jpg"]