[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-laying-low-in-the-martial-world-to-become-the-an":3,"chapter-laying-low-in-the-martial-world-to-become-the-an-laying-low-in-the-martial-world-to-become-the-an-chapter-116":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Hiding in the Martial World to Become Ancestor",{"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},2229674,4164,"Chapter 116","laying-low-in-the-martial-world-to-become-the-an-chapter-116",116,"\u003Cp>Because they admired Qi Mengjun, the number of people killed was more than just Zhou Shaoyou, Wang Zhongyi, and the other four.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two young masters of small families who were arguing about which type of poetry Qi Mengjun liked a few days ago also died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the young martial artist who beat up the dart master from out of town for Qi Mengjun’s beauty also died!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just that these people were small figures, and no one paid attention when they were killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Zhou Shaoyou, Du Gongxian, Wang Zhongyi, and Hu Xiaopeng, these four people were either prominent in status or Innate martial artists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly counting, the number of people killed because of Qi Mengjun exceeded ten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu had rushed to the vicinity of these people’s corpses and looted cards from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, there wasn't a single true qi card, and no internal energy cards either!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This discovery made Chen Mu think of the death of Zhou Shaoyou, Wang Zhongyi, and others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The half-dried corpse, the essence and blood in the body seemed to have been completely absorbed...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be... when Zhou Shaoyou, Wang Zhongyi, and others died, their essence, blood, internal energy, and true qi were all absorbed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu pondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when they died, with no energy left in their bodies, would it be impossible to loot internal energy cards or true qi cards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, under normal circumstances, the probability of looting internal energy cards and true qi cards is the highest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The murderer who killed Zhou Shaoyou, Wang Zhongyi, and others, it seems the martial arts they cultivate are not simple!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The murderer cultivated evil arts, everyone in the city knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu didn't shout about it for this reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it was getting dark, he returned to his residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, just as he entered the alley, he saw someone waiting at the door of the small courtyard where he lived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Lu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu looked at Lu Tang waiting at the door and greeted him. \"Why are you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he stepped forward to open the courtyard door and invited him. \"Come, come in and talk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Tang entered the room, touched his nose somewhat awkwardly, and said embarrassedly, \"That, Brother Chen, for the next few days, can I live at your place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu was stunned, then thought of something and smiled. \"Sure. I have another room here that has been empty; Brother Lu can live as long as you want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Thank you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Tang first thanked him solemnly, then explained, \"The situation in the city these past few days, Brother Chen, you know too; Zhou Shaoyou, Wang Zhongyi, Hu Xiaopeng, they all died, these people all publicly showed love to Qi Mengjun, I... I am also one of them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Tang’s face was slightly red. \"Now the murderer is clearly targeting those of us who have done this; Zhou Shaoyou, Hu Xiaopeng, they died, the next one might be me. Living at Brother Chen’s place, I know I’m probably not a match on my own, but if I have Brother Chen’s help, it will be different. Not to mention counter-killing the murderer, at least I can retreat. If Brother Chen is...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Lu, no need to say more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu raised his hand to interrupt. \"I know the situation; if the murderer dares to come, that would be best. You and I join forces, we will definitely be able to catch him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Tang spoke his mind, directly pointing out that taking him in might be targeted by the murderer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu was also straightforward, saying he wasn't afraid!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First of all, the murderer is likely also an admirer of Qi Mengjun!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And not in the Earth Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were an Earth Realm expert, why would they need to kill Zhou Shaoyou, Wang Zhongyi, and the others?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just go directly to the Qi mansion to propose marriage!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Earth Realm expert, the Qi family would guarantee to happily marry off Qi Mengjun and even add a large dowry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And not being in the Earth Realm, Chen Mu was confident that even if he couldn't beat them, he could escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secondly, standing behind Lu Tang is a master in the Myriad Phenomenon Realm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helping now, taking in Lu Tang, is equivalent to picking up a big favor for nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu knew Zhao Fuzhou appreciated him, but that was only Zhao Fuzhou personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Tang is different; helping him this time means he owes him a big favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the future, if he has something to ask of him, not to mention Lu Tang’s own return, he might even find his master to take action!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking some small risks now for big returns in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu naturally agreed readily!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Tang was the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't look at Chen Mu’s cultivation, which was lower than his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in terms of overall combat power, Lu Tang knew very well that he was not as good as Chen Mu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being on the \"Hidden Dragon List\" is no joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Lu Tang’s view, Chen Mu’s combat power was not even matched by ordinary late-stage Innate martial artists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Living at Chen Mu’s place at night, self-preservation was absolutely no problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for owing a favor...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being able to deepen the relationship with the \"Hidden Dragon\" prodigy, Lu Tang was eager to do so!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They spoke their minds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Tang breathed a sigh of relief and thanked him again, sighing, \"The origin of this murderer, I'm afraid, is not simple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why, does the Martial Suppression Office have news about the murderer?\" Chen Mu asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No accurate news, just suspicion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Tang said solemnly, \"The condition of the corpses of Zhou Shaoyou, Wang Zhongyi, and the others, Brother Chen, you have seen them, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seen them.\" Chen Mu nodded. \"The half-dried corpse, it must be that they cultivated a certain demonic art.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Correct, if this demonic art is not unexpected, it is the 'Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Tang said with a solemn expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" Chen Mu was shocked. \"'Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art'? Brother Lu, are you sure?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eighty percent sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Tang exhaled and explained, \"Because the 'Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art' appeared in Tai'an Prefecture thirty years ago; at that time, the person who cultivated this demonic art almost wiped out all the sect forces in Tai'an Prefecture!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back then, it was just like today, one half-dried corpse after another appeared. The entire Tai'an Prefecture martial arts world was in danger. The neighboring prefectures were also panicked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The person who cultivated the 'Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art' was called the 'Swallowing Heart Demon.' All the sect forces in Tai'an Prefecture formed a Martial Alliance specifically to crusade against him. The result was heavy casualties.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally, it was the 'Flying Hero' who fought to the death with the 'Swallowing Heart Demon,' and they died together, which saved the Tai'an Prefecture martial arts world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thirty years have passed, and now most people in Tai'an Prefecture have forgotten the existence of the 'Swallowing Heart Demon'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one expected that the 'Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art' would appear again; if we don't find the murderer as soon as possible, the second 'Swallowing Heart Demon' will be born!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the second 'Swallowing Heart Demon' really appears, everyone in Tai'an Prefecture will face the terror of thirty years ago!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the end, Lu Tang’s voice was trembling slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Tang naturally hadn't felt the terror brought by the \"Swallowing Heart Demon\" thirty years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he feared was the \"Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu was also wary of this famous peerless demonic art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name of the \"Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art\" was too loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the information Chen Mu bought at the Hero Tower, there were relevant records.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This peerless demonic art was one of the town-teaching absolute arts of the \"Sun and Moon Demonic Sect,\" one of the five great demonic sects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But five thousand years ago, it was lost!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terror of the \"Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art\" lay in its ability to swallow the essence, blood, internal energy, true qi, and all other energy of martial artists!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once locked and absorbed by it, one would be sucked into a dried corpse on the spot!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were just like this, there were many demonic arts with similar effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was that different internal energy and true qi, after being absorbed into the dantian, would not conflict under the suppression of the \"Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens or hundreds of true qi with different attributes gathered in one body, yet nothing happened, and it could also rapidly improve cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was terrifying!\u003C\u002Fp>",1446,"2026-06-18T00:52:17.758Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","a4fd4401c1ed2b25d4ab44fae84648c4e954f940a3abb6e246a6d95bbb19c32b","laying-low-in-the-martial-world-to-become-the-an-chapter-117","laying-low-in-the-martial-world-to-become-the-an-chapter-115",576,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhiding-in-the-martial-world-to-become-ancestor-cover.jpg"]