[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-immortal-through-martial-path-i-who-cannot-die-s":3,"chapter-immortal-through-martial-path-i-who-cannot-die-s-immortal-through-martial-path-i-who-cannot-die-s-chapter-944":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Immortal Through Martial Path, I Who Cannot Die Shall Ultimately Be Invincible",{"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},2326162,4549,"Chapter 944: Heads Are This Valuable","immortal-through-martial-path-i-who-cannot-die-s-chapter-944",944,"\u003Cp>Chen Guanlou received his assignment and held the roster, but did not act immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waited for the Ministry of Justice to pressure these convicted officials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His daily duties now included patrolling the prison cells, requiring him to inspect the Jia-class large and small cells each day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He told Zhao Jinming the matter was nearly settled—now they only had to wait for the Ministry of Justice to issue the official document, after which his family could be released.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Jinming was overjoyed, so much so that despite his broken leg, he struggled up to thank him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forget it! I already said it: I take money and deliver results—no deception, young or old. I took your money, so I’ll see it done. You were too hesitant before, overly suspicious. Had you paid sooner, none of this would’ve happened.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the mention of painful memories, Zhao Jinming’s eyes welled up again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanlou found it repulsive—why was this man so prone to tears? A grown man, can’t he hold back his tears?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I misunderstood you, Warden Chen, and it cost me my life. Alas, I regret it deeply! Had I known you were so capable, I never would’ve hesitated. Please, Warden Chen, see this through to the end—see me off properly. My injuries hurt terribly; could you once more apply that energy? Just enough to ease my suffering.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Official Zhao, your greatest flaw isn’t suspicion—it’s failing to see your own position. Why should I relieve your pain?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I—I—I…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Figured it out yet? Next time you make a request, think first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll pay!” Zhao Jinming suddenly understood, blurting it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m busy. I have no time to earn your money right now. Keep that cash—buy yourself a coffin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wu wu wu…” The official wept again. Even after making his decision, he still clung to hope, unable to accept his impending death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanlou looked down on him with contempt. “What are you crying for? Do you know how many words I had to waste, how much face I had to lose, how low I had to bow, how I became someone’s grandson, just to secure my superior’s promise? Once your case is settled, your family will be freed and return safely to their ancestral home. In ten or twenty years, when the storm has passed, your descendants can still take the imperial exams and resume their official careers. Old Zhao, learn to be grateful!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m grateful, truly grateful! Warden Chen, you’ve been so kind to me. But I’m in such pain!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Jinming wept like a two-hundred-pound child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanlou grew impatient. “Fine, fine. I’ll have Physician Mu prescribe you some painkillers—no extra charge.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, thank you! Warden Chen, you’ll live a hundred years!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanlou: …\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ll live a hundred years? Your whole family will live a hundred years!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is infuriating!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He actually cursed me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Daoning might really be short on cash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ministry of Justice, once so methodical and orderly, suddenly became frantic—daily, they summoned prisoners in batches and routinely resorted to torture!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a boon for Chen Guanlou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He came and went daily through the Jia-class large and small cells, posing as Warden to comfort, reason with, threaten, and advise the tormented, terrified officials—finally offering solutions to their life-or-death problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His reputation preceded him, and Zhao Jinming was a ready example. His progress was swift; some officials paid up after just one conversation, eager to buy their lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not asking for exoneration—just survival, and the safety of their families.” Preferably, their wealth too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanlou held out the note. “Rest assured, my lord. As long as the money arrives, no matter how hard or difficult, I’ll get it done. If I fail, I’ll refund you half.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Warden Chen’s abilities are plain to all—surely you’ll succeed in everything.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I thank you for your kind words!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One after another, silver taels were delivered into Sun Daoning’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Sun Daoning’s face grew darker by the day—he looked thoroughly disgusted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanlou urged him to lighten up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t understand! This is a time of turmoil—everyone’s suffering!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun didn’t want to elaborate further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver-hoarding operation was in full swing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Quan entered the office and whispered to Chen Guanlou, “My lord, a bandit came to me—he wants to meet you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at the man. “A bandit?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, a bandit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These days, bandits are bold enough to come straight to the Heavenly Prison? Does he want to be locked up?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My lord, do you remember Inspector Geng?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanlou instantly understood. “Geng’s enemy… came to me himself?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He wants to see me. Did he say why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He only said: never believe one side alone. He claims Inspector Geng slandered him, accused him of violating his wife and daughters, and that his becoming a bandit was deserved. He came to meet you to settle the score once and for all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Chen Guanlou’s interest sparked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d spoken with Inspector Geng several times—the man wasn’t good, but neither was he outright evil. Just another typical courtier, a weathervane, leaning whichever way the wind blew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tell him to come to the Heavenly Prison tonight. If he dares not come, tell him to go back from where he came.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Quan bowed and accepted the order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Quan led a stranger into the Heavenly Prison. After confirmation and permission, he brought the man into the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My lord, the man is here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am Zhuang Yifei. I pay my respects to Warden Chen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanlou sat in the main seat, coldly studying the man. A bandit bold enough to come here himself—courageous, and his cultivation was no small matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your cultivation is high—eighth rank!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lucky.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Between you and Inspector Geng…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I and Inspector Geng are fellow townsfolk and former classmates.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you know what he said? He claimed you dishonored women, and that becoming a bandit was your just deserts. From his tone, your feud runs deep.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My lord, don’t believe his one-sided tale. He seized my betrothal, colluded with officials to frame my family, and destroyed us utterly. I barely escaped. Yet he never let me go—these years, he’s sent assassins after me. This time, he hired a gang of martial outlaws to ambush me. I barely survived. After much thought, I realized: now that he’s in the Heavenly Prison, this is the perfect moment to settle our grudge. In the martial world, I’ve heard of your name, Warden Chen—known for righteousness and integrity. So I dared to come to the capital, and with your brother’s introduction, I’ve finally had the honor to meet you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a smooth tongue—he could talk his way out of anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing “righteousness and integrity,” Chen Guanlou nearly spat out his tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When had he earned such a reputation in the martial world? The man must’ve made it up on the spot!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cleared his throat, masking his embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You and Inspector Geng each tell a different story—I don’t know whom to believe. How about this: I’ll take you to see him. You two will settle everything face-to-face, right here tonight. Any grudges—clear them all tonight. With your cultivation level, no wonder he offered five thousand taels for your head.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Five thousand taels?” Zhuang Yifei was stunned. “I never imagined my head could be worth so much.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1219,"2026-06-20T17:40:00.288Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","141db1256080286fe2265fc52b9e608dbc5415b273e6d518c97760bd81ce182d","immortal-through-martial-path-i-who-cannot-die-s-chapter-945","immortal-through-martial-path-i-who-cannot-die-s-chapter-943",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimmortal-through-martial-path-i-who-cannot-die-s-cover.jpg"]