[{"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-982":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},2326200,4549,"Chapter 982: Saving a Life","immortal-through-martial-path-i-who-cannot-die-s-chapter-982",982,"\u003Cp>The Embroidered Uniform Guard transported Zhuang Yifei back to the capital at great speed, leaving only one day’s journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, they rested at a station called Bali Pu, a hundred li outside the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officer in charge was Captain Zhu of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, a seasoned veteran who had served for two or three decades and handled countless major cases; the number of prisoners he had escorted was incalculable. He was experienced and also a seventh-rank martialist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His men were all battle-hardened, fearless, and none of them were cowards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Wuxiu served under Captain Zhu and was part of this escort mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they neared the capital and stayed at the station, the Embroidered Uniform Guard did not relax. They took turns guarding the night to ensure safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang Yifei was a bandit, a murderer of officials, a high-priority prisoner—no mistake could be allowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, this bandit was well-known in the martial world, with wide connections; they feared nothing else, only that some rogue martialists might risk a rescue! Along the way, they had already encountered several bands of such outlaws, but luckily, all had passed without disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the third watch of the night, when everyone slept deepest, the entire station fell silent, broken only by croaking frogs. Occasionally, someone rose to relieve themselves, making a little noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two guards on night watch yawned one after another, grew drowsy, and unknowingly lowered their heads, falling asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang Yifei did not sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His martial meridians were sealed, his limbs bound in iron chains, his wounds untreated and beginning to fester. With chains on his body, no one could sleep peacefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft click sounded—he felt a sudden lightness, the chains falling away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, his sealed martial meridians reopened, and his limbs moved again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was startled and uncertain, hesitating to flee; in the dark room, he glanced around and whispered, “Who?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanlou stepped out from the darkness. “Still waiting? Run!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Esteemed elder…,” Zhuang Yifei grew even more bewildered. “Do we know each other? Why risk yourself to save me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanlou altered his appearance and figure—he now looked like an aged, weathered man, with white hair and beard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Martial world deeds are done by heart—why must we know each other? Zhuang Yifei, do you wish to die? If so, I’ll grant you your wish.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t want to die!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then follow me! The Embroidered Uniform Guard may wake at any moment—no time to linger!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I leave it entirely to your elder’s guidance!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanlou led the way out the window. Zhuang Yifei moved his limbs and followed closely behind, heading away from the capital, along the main road, straight onward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sprinting dozens of li, they reached a three-way fork—east, west, south—choose your path here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanlou stopped, turned, and looked at him. “You may leave on your own.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“May I ask your esteemed name? You have saved my life—I beg you to tell me your name, so I may repay you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No repayment needed! I saved you not by choice, but because someone entrusted me. Had I not owed a favor, I would never have made this trip. That person told me to warn you: the south is in its final chaos—perfect time to change your name and identity. Second, the eastern coastal regions offer a good escape by sea. As for the west, it is the worst choice. Choose wisely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang Yifei snapped back to awareness. “Could it be… Brother Chen entrusted you to save me? Brother Chen truly is a man of his word!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emotions surged uncontrollably, his heart roiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never imagined Chen Guanlou would risk himself to send someone to rescue him—for just five hundred taels? He could have easily reneged; no one would have known.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this age, such unwavering integrity is rare indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder, though Chen Yucheng never walked the martial world, tales of him spread everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I owe Brother Chen dearly. Please carry this message for me: if ever I have the chance, I will repay him tenfold! If Brother Chen needs anything, send word to the martial world—I, Zhuang Yifei, never owe favors; if I do, I will find a way to repay them!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get lost!” Chen Guanlou looked impatient. “I’ve been up all night for you. By now, the Embroidered Uniform Guard at the station must have woken up. When they find you gone, they’ll summon a large force to hunt you down.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here’s a healing pill to help you recover quickly. Here’s material for disguise, and two sets of spare clothes—change your appearance at once. If you’re caught again, no one will come to save you. Choose wisely!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he leapt away, vanishing into the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang Yifei murmured, “Elder, your lightness skill is extraordinary!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, gathering all the items, he hurried southward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanlou hid beneath the shadows of trees, watching Zhuang Yifei depart. He still had to create a decoy to mislead the Embroidered Uniform Guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not skilled at this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But having heard enough, he had some experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hastily arranging everything, he rose and returned to the capital!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The station!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Captain Zhu’s world collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a hundred li from the capital—the prisoner was stolen!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ninety-nine steps out of a hundred—he stumbled at the final one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enraged, his blood surged; he wanted to stab himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He couldn’t have escaped alone—he has accomplices! Send word to the capital immediately! Ask Lord Xiao to dispatch reinforcements. The rest of you, follow me to chase him! If we don’t bring him back, we’ll all pay with our heads!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the third watch, the entire station was thrown into chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many were angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing it was the Embroidered Uniform Guard on duty, everyone quietly closed their mouths and shut their doors and windows, afraid to make trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guests dared not protest, but the Embroidered Uniform Guard would not let them off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They immediately ordered the entire station sealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prevent the prisoner from still hiding inside, search every corner!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Embroidered Uniform Guard’s arrogant conduct drew much resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Captain Zhu didn’t care—he had only one thought: capture Zhuang Yifei and save his official cap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The prisoner was taken from under his watch—a case even the Emperor was watching. He vaguely felt his head was unstable, as if about to roll off. In the cold night wind, sweat soaked his clothes, then dried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Local government runners were summoned to assist, sealing all roads and interrogating everyone at the station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daybreak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanlou arrived punctually at the Tianlao Temple for duty, eating a lavish breakfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My lord, I heard a large force of Embroidered Uniform Guard set out before dawn—something major must have happened!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Quan entered the office, excitedly reporting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you know what exactly happened?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No idea! Should I inquire?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Send someone to find out. After all, we’re sister units—we can’t ignore it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As you say, my lord.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Quan took the order and hurried off, thrilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Qingshan stared suspiciously at Chen Guanlou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanlou returned his gaze. “Why are you staring at me? Do I have flowers growing on my face?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Qingshan hesitated. “Could it be my imagination? I feel… you’re secretly pleased, even delighted. Do you already know what happened to the Embroidered Uniform Guard next door?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guanlou snapped sharply, “Nonsense!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When did Mu Qingshan turn into a bloodhound?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or was he too obvious?\u003C\u002Fp>",1230,"2026-06-20T17:40:00.288Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","5522ad22c8611725050e8096069368c30ef5304293ee45bc9e33faff4881c5b9","immortal-through-martial-path-i-who-cannot-die-s-chapter-983","immortal-through-martial-path-i-who-cannot-die-s-chapter-981",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimmortal-through-martial-path-i-who-cannot-die-s-cover.jpg"]