[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-immortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats-":3,"chapter-immortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--immortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--chapter-1511":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Immortality Cultivation: I Can increase My Stats Using Clansmen's Qi-Blood",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1159545,1501,"Chapter 1509 - 742: Jade Pendant Carved with a Phoenix","immortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--chapter-1511",1511,"\u003Cp>Luo Chen nodded, a hint of expectation flashing in his eyes: \"All right, we can rest there for a while and inquire about the situation at the workshop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qing Shuang smiled slightly, knowing that Luo Chen always enjoyed exploring unknown places, even if it was just a brief stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two walked side by side towards Nanheng City, its gates tall and sturdy, etched with the marks of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards saw them and merely nodded in greeting, seemingly accustomed to the passing travelers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the city, the streets were lined with various shops, the cries of vendors rising and falling, making the place exceptionally bustling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang strolled among the crowd, soaking in the vibrancy and clamor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s find a place to stay first.\" Qing Shuang suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen glanced around, his eyes finally landing on an elegant-looking inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That inn looks nice, let’s stay there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They entered the inn, and the innkeeper warmly greeted them: \"What do you need, esteemed guests?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prepare a quiet room for us.\" Luo Chen said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, please follow me.\" The innkeeper led them upstairs and opened a door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room was simply and cleanly arranged, with a tranquil courtyard visible outside the window, where a few birds chirped joyfully on the treetops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After settling in, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang decided to visit the workshop to see if they needed anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The workshop should have quite a few good items; we can just replenish some cultivation materials.\" Qing Shuang said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen nodded, and together they walked out of the inn towards the workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The workshop was crowded with people, and the stalls were filled with dazzling goods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang walked and looked around, occasionally stopping to inquire about prices and uses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Luo Chen, look at this.\" Qing Shuang picked up an exquisite Jade Pendant, with a lifelike phoenix carved on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen took the Jade Pendant, examined it carefully, and said: \"This Jade Pendant seems to contain an extraordinary power. If you like it, you should buy it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed Qing Shuang always had a fondness for things like Jade Pendants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Qing Shuang’s face lit up with joy: \"Really? That’s wonderful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They continued wandering around the workshop, and before they knew it, dusk had fallen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen looked up at the sky, seeing a bright moon hanging high, casting its silvery glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qing Shuang, it’s getting late, let’s head back.\" Luo Chen said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qing Shuang nodded, and the two turned back toward the inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in their room, Luo Chen planned to go to sleep with Qing Shuang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before they could fall asleep,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they heard faint footsteps outside the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, noticing the alertness in each other’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen gently signaled Qing Shuang to stay put, while he silently approached the door, pressing his ear against it to listen for any movements outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The footsteps grew closer, as if someone was approaching their room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen’s hand gripped the sword hilt, ready to face any danger that might arise. Qing Shuang also quietly gathered her mana, prepared to assist at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Luo Chen was about to open the door, a deep voice suddenly came from outside: \"Immortal Masters, it is I.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen was taken aback, then recognized the voice; it was the town mayor they had met earlier in the town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly opened the door, seeing the mayor standing outside with a worried look on his face, holding the orb they had left behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mayor, why are you here? What happened?\" Luo Chen asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mayor was panting heavily, clearly having rushed over in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Immortal Masters, something’s happened in the town. The orb suddenly lost its glow, and the black mist has reappeared, even thicker than before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang’s expressions turned serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew this was no coincidence; there must be a connection between the loss of the orb’s glow and the reappearance of the black mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We must go back right away.\" Qing Shuang said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen nodded, turning to the mayor: \"You rest at the inn first; we will set off immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mayor nodded gratefully, and Luo Chen and Qing Shuang quickly packed their belongings, ready to depart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew that time was of the essence; every minute wasted increased the danger to the town’s residents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They traveled overnight, finally reaching the town at dawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene in the town shocked them; the town, which had already regained vitality, was once again shrouded in black mist, with an oppressive evil aura filling the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang headed straight for the basement, discovering that the stone box was open, and the orb was missing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They realized that someone must have taken the orb while they were away, causing the black mist to reappear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We must find the orb.\" Luo Chen said firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qing Shuang nodded, and the two began searching for clues throughout the town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some effort, they found a trail of footprints leading out of the town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, they followed the footprints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trail extended into a dense forest outside the town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the depths of the forest, they discovered a hidden cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the cave came a faint glow, as if the orb was there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Chen and Qing Shuang cautiously entered the cave and found an altar with the orb placed on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, several black-robed figures stood around the altar, seemingly conducting some kind of ritual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems someone deliberately took the orb, intending to use it for some sort of evil ritual.\" Qing Shuang whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>",946,"2026-06-03T12:44:46.061Z","2026-06-03T12:44:51.889Z",1,"novelbin.me","58f873ce0486f395fe32b6948965d14223696d2664a9ed6b88dcaecc50b6276f","immortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--chapter-1512","immortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--chapter-1510",2094,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimmortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--cover.jpg"]