[{"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-1978":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},1160520,1501,"Chapter 1976 - 975: Uneasy Sect, Missing Disciples? (Part 2)","immortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--chapter-1978",1978,"\u003Cp>Bai Ling’er was carefully hidden by Lin Wan’er inside Su Xiaowan’s mysterious Turtle Shell Treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was the Turtle Shell Treasure incredible in defense, but it could also isolate aura, making it the best choice for concealing Bai Ling’er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you all ready?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Qingchen asked in a low voice, his gaze sweeping over Lin Wan’er and Su Xiaowan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both women nodded, their eyes carrying a hint of nervousness and a touch of anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember, try to remain calm when you enter later and don’t reveal any flaws.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Qingchen reminded them once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they had Zhao Qian’s Identity Token and the recent patrol commands he provided, the internal checks of the Sect were far stricter than they imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any carelessness could expose their identities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three took a deep breath and slowly walked toward the mountain gate entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountain-guarding disciples in charge of the checks saw the three approaching and immediately shot them a vigilant glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop! Who are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leading disciple of the late Foundation Establishment stage shouted harshly, his Longsword slightly unsheathed, emanating a sharp aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Qingchen stepped forward, cupping his hands in a salute, his demeanor composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, we are disciples returning from an external mission.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He presented the Identity Token acquired from Zhao Qian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountain-guarding disciple took the token, examined it carefully, and cross-checked it with the roster in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhao Qian? Inner Sect Disciple?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hint of doubt flashed in the mountain-guarding disciple’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Qian’s token was of an Inner Sect Disciple, yet Luo Qingchen and the others were dressed as Outer Sect Disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, we were ordered by Brother Zhao to assist in patrols in the peripheral areas.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Qingchen explained calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With the mission completed, Brother Zhao instructed us to return to the Sect to report.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This explanation was reasonable, after all, Inner Sect Disciples commanding Outer Sect Disciples for tasks was common practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountain-guarding disciple nodded but didn’t immediately grant passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Sect has been unstable recently, and inspections are stringent, so please cooperate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he motioned for two disciples behind him to step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each of those disciples held a small bronze mirror in their hands, with the mirror’s surface flickering with weak Spirit Light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a Spirit Detection Mirror, used to detect a cultivator’s cultivation level and identity information.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Explained the mountain-guarding disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Qingchen’s heart sank; he hadn’t expected the Sect’s inspection to include such a Magic Artifact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was prepared; the three’s aura had already been adjusted with a Concealing Breath Talisman, and their cultivation had been disguised to the late Foundation Establishment stage, matching their current identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Spirit Detection Mirror’s light scanned over the three, finding no anomalies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountain-guarding disciple’s expression relaxed somewhat, but he remained vigilant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Recently, some suspicious individuals have appeared within the Sect, and orders have come from above; all disciples entering or exiting must undergo image verification.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying so, he retrieved a stack of images from his Storage Bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Qingchen felt a thud in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Image verification?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a situation they hadn’t anticipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Su Xiaowan’s potion could alter some facial features, careful comparison might still lead to recognition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially for Luo Qingchen, whose fame before his disappearance was significant, his image surely circulated widely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountain-guarding disciple unfolded the images one by one, showing the images of Luo Qingchen, Lin Wan’er, and Su Xiaowan conspicuously among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the portraits differed slightly from their current appearances, upon close inspection, a few similarities could be found.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are disciples who disappeared a while back; if there’s any trace of them, report immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountain-guarding disciple said while casting a scrutinizing glance at Luo Qingchen and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze held an assessing quality, as if meticulously comparing their features to those of the portraits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Qingchen’s heart jumped to his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could sense that the mountain-guarding disciple’s gaze lingered on his face longer than it did on the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiaowan and Lin Wan’er also nervously held their breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the Spirit Detection Mirror in one mountain-guarding disciple’s hand suddenly emitted a faint buzzing sound, and the Spirit Light on the mirror’s surface became somewhat unstable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm? What’s happening?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciple looked surprised at the Spirit Detection Mirror in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leading mountain-guarding disciple’s expression changed, becoming instantly alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Spirit Detection Mirror is reacting! Who are you really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice turned severe, and his Longsword fully unsheathed, pointing at Luo Qingchen and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding patrol disciples also gathered around, turning the atmosphere tense and fraught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Qingchen inwardly cursed; he hadn’t anticipated the Spirit Detection Mirror to be so sensitive, detecting even a slight anomaly despite their use of the Concealing Breath Talisman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this critical moment, Su Xiaowan’s eyes showed a hint of decisiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She discreetly crushed a Talisman hidden in her sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a \"Blinding Talisman,\" capable of subtly adjusting a target’s appearance temporarily, creating a visual illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Talisman silently transformed into a barely perceptible glow, merging into the bodies of Luo Qingchen and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost simultaneously, subtle changes occurred in the facial features of Luo Qingchen and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the overall contour remained unchanged, certain critical details, such as the spacing between their brows and the height of their nose, differed more significantly from the images.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This change was extremely subtle, hard to notice unless closely observed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, you’ve mistaken us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Qingchen said calmly, showing a hint of appropriate confusion on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re merely ordinary Sect disciples; how could we be suspicious individuals?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was steady, without a trace of panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leading mountain-guarding disciple scrutinized Luo Qingchen and the others again, looking back and forth from the images he held.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Su Xiaowan’s Blinding Talisman adjustment, the differences between their appearances and those in the images indeed grew more significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with Luo Qingchen’s composed response and the true token from Zhao Qian, the mountain-guarding disciple’s doubts lessened considerably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps the Spirit Detection Mirror malfunctioned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another disciple whispered; his Spirit Detection Mirror had also returned to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leading mountain-guarding disciple pondered momentarily and finally waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, you may enter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite harboring some residual doubts, he was unwilling to hassle them excessively without concrete evidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Luo Qingchen held a legitimate token, and their cultivation aligned with the identity of Outer Sect Disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Qingchen inwardly breathed a sigh of relief, but outwardly maintained his calm demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cupped his hands in salute, accompanying Lin Wan’er and Su Xiaowan, calmly walking through the mountain gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after they had passed the mountain gate and entered the Sect did the three collectively exhale a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The inspection just now had been genuinely thrilling and suspenseful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had Su Xiaowan not timely utilized the Blinding Talisman, they might have been exposed already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well done, Xiaowan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Qingchen whispered in praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiaowan proudly held her chin high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, the talismans of this girl aren’t just for show.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wan’er also smiled slightly, her tension dissolving somewhat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, they remained vigilant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After entering the Sect, they found the atmosphere even more oppressive than outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The usually bustling streets seemed somewhat deserted, with many shops shut tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The patrolling disciples were numerous compared to usual, each with a serious demeanor as if facing a significant threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What on earth happened in the Sect?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiaowan couldn’t help but whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not just the threat of the Black-clothed Cultivator.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Qingchen’s brows furrowed as he felt an ominous foreboding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sensed that a larger storm seemed to be brewing within the Qingyun Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And their infiltration was undoubtedly stepping into the eye of this storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s check on our courtyard first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Qingchen suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having disappeared for so long, their courtyard must have been searched and possibly still monitored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three carefully avoided the patrol disciples as they headed toward the residence area for Outer Sect Disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, they noticed many unfamiliar faces within the Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of these people seemed hurried and alert, as if they were cultivators from other affiliated families.\u003C\u002Fp>",1361,"2026-06-03T12:45:03.820Z","2026-06-03T12:45:09.476Z",1,"novelbin.me","418718f245a6ee63647282c1cce58b4dd812ee826ce5622136dce434826455b8","immortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--chapter-1979","immortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--chapter-1977",2094,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimmortality-cultivation-i-can-increase-my-stats--cover.jpg"]