[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-45":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Imperial Cultivation",{"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},1054854,1365,"Chapter 45 - 45 43 Stolen","imperial-cultivation-chapter-45",45,"\u003Cp>45: Chapter 43 Stolen 45: Chapter 43 Stolen Super Sense, the anomaly disappears; he carefully examines with his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This round moon is sculpted from white jade, set on a giant stone shaped like dark clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first glance, it appears as a moon set in the night sky, gently casting its clear light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without Super Sense, one can feel the extraordinary nature of this moon sculpture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon stepping through the main door of the True One Sect’s altar, a faint chill can be felt, along with the penetrating coolness of moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing in the center of the main hall, focusing on the moon, the more he looks, the more he finds it fascinating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A round moon hangs bright in the sky, with layers of sparse dark clouds around it, making the moon appear like a jade disc, pure and flawless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with slight concentration on the moon, one can see shadows within it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vaguely, it seems like there’s someone or a structure on the moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One can’t help thinking, is there a Guanghan Palace on the moon, with a Guanghan Fairy within?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is the fairy standing on the Moon Palace gazing down at the human world?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan releases his Super Sense again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moon in this art is indistinguishable from the moon in the night sky, as if phantom and real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of trick is this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking again at the believers kneeling and kowtowing under the moon sculpture, he wonders, could it be the Incense Fire Path?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Incense Fire Path doesn’t seem that easy to define.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Super Sense, everything around him is reflected in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the True One Sect’s altar is a Grandmaster, the elderly man in an ink-green robe sitting in the corner of the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are also two Innate Masters, both middle-aged, practicing martial arts in the backyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest are mediocre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, he thought the True One Sect matched the Thick Earth Sect in scale, influence, and strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, seeing it clearly, the True One Sect is far weaker than the Thick Earth Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thick Earth Sect has a youthful talent like Feng Zhihao, with great prospects, at least not worrying for a hundred years to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But inside the True One Sect’s altar, there’s no sight of youthful talents, it appears old and stagnant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaves the True One Sect’s altar, strolling hands behind his back through the bustling crowd on the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sign of the True One Sect’s mental method, it’s hard to say which sect is stronger or weaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s possible the masters are hidden outside Yujing, not wanting to attract attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most people in Martial Arts are straightforward, yet there’s no shortage of smart ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The teachings of the True One Sect subtly hint that its mental method follows the path of divine entry, a path nearly impossible to achieve Great Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But often the initial speed is fast, maybe catching up with the speed of the Little Purple Sun Formula.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the scene inside the True One Sect’s altar doesn’t reflect this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes flicker, he smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The True One Sect has hidden its talents!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why hide talents?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps to avoid the spotlight, or perhaps for some grand scheme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiles again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These sects and schools, none are easy to deal with!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, only the Flying Flower Sword Sect, newly arrived and with a shallow perspective, is easier to see through, the other sects and schools, with deep foundations, are different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He arrives outside the courtyard where the Flying Flower Sword Sect resides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, they have already been notified, Lu Wan leads a group of Flying Flower Sword Sect disciples to greet him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’s wearing a lake-green gauze shirt, graceful and charming, slightly smiling with cupped fists: “Junior Minister, your arrival brings us honor!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Junior Minister…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples all salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan notices their eyes are filled with curiosity and a bit of resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, his previous words have spread to their ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They must be unconvinced, after all, he is also just twenty years old, similar to them, perhaps even younger than some.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their view, his words were pretentious and condescending, which was quite unpleasant to hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiles and returns the salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He notices Lu Wan’s expression is off, a faint trace of reluctance in her charming smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his Super Sense, he picks up on the anger beneath her smile and casts a questioning glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Wan smiles as if nothing happened: “Sir, let’s talk inside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nods and walks inside with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Fang always follows him, Guo Chi and six house guards follow them in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering through the gate, turning past the screen wall, before them are several flower beds, spread out like petals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the beds, flowers of various colors bloom proudly against the cold wind: red, pink, yellow, purple, blue, all kinds, competing in beauty, their fragrance filling the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan curiously examines these flowers, turning his head: “Elder Lu, how is this done?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flowers in Prince Qing Mansion are always blooming, and the trees lush, thanks to hot springs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Super Sense reveals there are no hot springs here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curious why the flowers here do not wither or wilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sir, it’s because of the flower species, plus some special herbs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh—?” Chu Zhiyuan examines with interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sir is interested in these flowers and plants?” Lu Wan is surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She always thought Chu Zhiyuan was deep-minded, his eyes seemed to see through people’s hearts, unlike a twenty-year-old youth; rather, like a seasoned old man of fifty or sixty, deepened by worldly experiences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, she knew Chu Zhiyuan was a martial arts prodigy, should be focused on cultivation, but didn’t expect him to be interested in flowers and plants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiles: “It’s not that I’m interested; my little sister loves to plant flowers and grasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could I take one of these strange flowers?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Wan smiles: “Sir, which one would you like?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This one.” Chu Zhiyuan points to a large apricot-yellow flower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This flower looks much like the yellow peony he saw in his past life, with layers of petals, pure yet not vulgar in color, a national beauty yet bright and distinguished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is Morning Glow Flower.” Lu Wan says: “Good in color but lightly fragrant, it blooms for only ten days a year.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan says: “Only ten days blooming period…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Wan gently nods: “But after blooming, the more you look, the more captivating it becomes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is it easy to keep alive?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s somewhat difficult.” Lu Wan says: “Suyue excels at growing flowers; perhaps she can discuss it with the Commandery Princess.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waves her jade hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shy, beautiful young girl steps forward, head down, embarrassed to look at Chu Zhiyuan: “Master…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan glances at the beautiful young girl, Li Suyue, and smiles with cupped fists: “That’s the best then, I’ll trouble you, my lady.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Suyue blushes and hastily returns the gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan takes another deep look at that bright yellow, lush Morning Glow Flower, then follows Lu Wan to the front hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Fang stands behind Chu Zhiyuan, while Guo Chi and the six house guards remain outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sir, the Earth Dragon Pearl is missing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Chu Zhiyuan sits down, he hears this from Lu Wan and is suddenly taken aback, looking at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Wan tightly presses her red lips, anger covering her charming eyes: “It was stolen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan blinks, seemingly unable to comprehend her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Wan angrily continues: “After I went out with Brother Yang, it gave the thief an opportunity to slip in and steal it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan asks questioningly: “Wasn’t there a Grandmaster left at the house?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Wan sighs: “Who would have thought, in this Yujing, someone would dare do such a thing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These things happen often!” Chu Zhiyuan grumpily says: “You’re really…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>not leaving a Grandmaster at home, what if someone rushed in to slaughter?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Military Suppression Department is powerful, and the City Patrol is strong, but they can’t make Yujing City completely safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter the world or the era, there are always antisocial villains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This world has more bad people than in his past life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some have perfectly fine mental methods, but then go mad during training, becoming murderous lunatics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some mental methods inherently have issues, drawing out and magnifying inner dark forces, making one irritable and murderous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some mental methods are not only problematic but extremely evil, turning even normal practitioners into inhuman, killing demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In such times, how can one not be vigilant?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a Grandmaster, it’s not secure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One should always have a Grandmaster at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their house doesn’t leave a Grandmaster, he really doesn’t know what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should he call them foolish or naïve?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They have been in a small town for too long, haven’t changed their mentality yet; there, no one dared provoke the Flying Flower Sword Sect, but this is Yujing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However he puts it can’t cover their ignorance and folly, their restlessness and incompetence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s too lazy to say more, asking: “Was it a diversion tactic?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Yes.” Lu Wan’s face covers with frost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more she thinks, the angrier she gets, suffocating from anger, her heart aching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you know who did it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thick!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sect!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You saw people from Thick Earth Sect yourself?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If seen, how could they succeed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then it’s too early to conclude.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes reality is unimaginably bizarre; without witnessing, certainty is elusive.\u003C\u002Fp>",1577,"2026-06-03T09:57:58.104Z","2026-06-03T09:58:02.531Z",1,"novelbin.me","64b048330d9b97671d07da470c2f599516fb9ee2dc7e2a50e21105c283c6f422","imperial-cultivation-chapter-46","imperial-cultivation-chapter-44",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]