[{"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-49":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Hiding in the Martial World to Become Ancestor",{"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},2229607,4164,"Chapter 49: Unreasonable!","laying-low-in-the-martial-world-to-become-the-an-chapter-49",49,"\u003Cp>Under normal circumstances, with Tang Tianhao, Zheng Qianrou, and Guo Jinquan all showing up at his door, even if Chen Mu tried to explain, it wouldn't be of much use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is the danger of rumors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not that people will believe you just because you say you didn't do or say something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Qianrou attacked the moment they met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Tang Tianhao remained polite, he also kept pressing Chen Mu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did they finally believe him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or, to be precise, why were they half-believing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Chen Mu’s strength was truly far greater than theirs!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Shirong causing trouble at the Qunfang Pavilion gave Chen Mu the opportunity to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disciples of great families, no matter how lacking they are in other areas, have sharp eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having seen various experts since childhood, they can tell whether someone is the real deal or just a hollow shell—if not at a glance, then certainly after a few more looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the moment Chen Mu struck, Tang Tianhao and Zheng Qianrou saw that his skills were real!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with the fact that Chen Mu had been dodging during Zheng Qianrou’s earlier attack, the two were finally willing to listen to his explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Giving each other a chance!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Guo Jinquan, with Zheng Qianrou and Tang Tianhao there to explain, he was half-convinced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the order in which the three of them had arrived had been different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Guo Jinquan had been the first to find Chen Mu, then Cheng Dongfeng’s scheme would have already succeeded by now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who... who are you people?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a panic, Cheng Dongfeng bit the tip of his tongue to force himself to stay calm, his voice trembling as he spoke, \"I... I am Cheng...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We know you’re Cheng Dongfeng, you old thing, you’ve got some nerve.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Jinquan interrupted with a cold shout, \"You actually dared to scheme against me! Cut off his hands and feet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two guards behind Guo Jinquan responded in deep voices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, they lunged toward Cheng Dongfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait... wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Dongfeng was terrified, retreating in a panic as he shouted, \"It’s... it’s a misunderstanding, this is all a misunderstanding... Ah!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shrill scream erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two guards drew their blades and attacked Cheng Dongfeng; within a few strikes, they had severed both his hands and feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Dongfeng was left with only his torso, lying in a pool of blood, screaming miserably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop the bleeding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Jinquan’s expression remained unchanged as he said coldly, \"Daring to scheme against me, I will make this old thing wish he were dead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pass this message to Xiao Laohu as well, tell him I said it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When saying the second sentence, Guo Jinquan looked at the two servants kneeling in the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two servants were trembling all over, not even daring to make a sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Laohu, the leader of the Hungry Tiger Gang, whose real name was Xiao Chenghu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That name sounds awful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Qianrou frowned, turned around, and said, \"The culprit is dealt with, let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um, Miss Zheng, please wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu, who had been silent until now, stepped forward at the right moment, bowed to Zheng Qianrou, then cupped his hands to Tang Tianhao and Guo Jinquan in turn, saying sincerely, \"Miss Zheng, Brother Tang, and Brother Guo, although this incident has been cleared up as Cheng Dongfeng’s doing, the rumors have already spread and are hard to erase. After you three return, if anyone brings it up, would you mind clarifying the truth?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Dongfeng had been dug out, but others didn't know yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There would inevitably be young people aged fifteen or sixteen who considered themselves geniuses coming to his door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Chen Mu could explain, some would listen, while others wouldn't—or wouldn't even want to!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Qianrou said readily, \"It’s a small matter, I’ll have people spread the truth when I get back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, this concerns everyone, it must be made clear,\" Tang Tianhao agreed. \"But next time, once my palm technique improves further, I’ll come to spar with Brother Chen. It’ll be a normal exchange, you can’t refuse then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" Chen Mu nodded first, then cupped his hands in gratitude, \"Thank you, Brother Tang, Miss Zheng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Tang Tianhao and Zheng Qianrou helping to explain, the aftermath was basically settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Explaining is easy, but what about you, Hall Master Chen? Do you want to move to a different place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Jinquan said with a smile, \"With your strength, mixing with gangs is a waste of talent, and your future is limited. Come to my Guo family; we have cultivation methods, martial arts, elixirs, weapons, gold, silver, and women—everything! As long as you contribute enough, reaching the Innate realm is not a pipe dream!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"……Thank you, Brother Guo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu looked thoughtful, pondered for a moment, and said apologetically, \"This concerns my future, could you allow me a few days to consider?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Suit yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile vanished from Guo Jinquan’s face; he stopped looking at Chen Mu, clasped his hands behind his back, and strode away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't agree immediately, so he got angry!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These disciples of great families are very arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Guo Jinquan’s view, he had personally recruited him, so Chen Mu should have been overwhelmed with gratitude and agreed on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not agreeing immediately was simply being unreasonable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s right, Chen Mu had a \"Master\" behind him who was suspected to be in the Innate realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Setting aside the possibility that it was fake, even if it were true, in Guo Jinquan’s eyes, this \"Master\" wasn't much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A \"Master\" who lets his disciple mix with gangs couldn't be that strong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s just like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Qianrou watched Guo Jinquan walk out the gate and said to Chen Mu, \"Brother Chen, don't take it to heart. Of course, if Brother Chen is willing to join my Zheng family, I can betroth my fourth sister to you! My fourth sister is very beautiful, I guarantee you’ll like her the moment you see her!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uh~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu blinked and laughed, \"Thank you, Miss Zheng, for thinking highly of me, but this concerns my future...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax, relax,\" Zheng Qianrou waved her hand to interrupt, \"Take your time to consider, I’m off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, she strode away in a rush, her subordinates following closely behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then Brother Chen, see you next time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Tianhao cupped his hands and then left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mu walked out together and arrived on the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Tang Tianhao and Zheng Qianrou head off in their respective directions, he shook his head almost imperceptibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Join the Guo family? The Zheng family?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was simply no need!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gates of great families are not places one can just walk into.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rules are strict, the hierarchy is rigid, and freedom is limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether as a guest or a retainer, no matter how strong one is, one will always be subordinate to the main family, taking orders from others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gangs are different; Chen Mu can quit whenever he wants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan Tong at least is willing to pay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Jinquan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only knows how to shout empty slogans, acting as if he’s the king of the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Zheng Qianrou, Guo Jinquan’s character is truly not much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Chen Mu activated his \"Wind Listening\" skill, following the direction Guo Jinquan had left, and listened intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, this listen caught a strange conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"……They’ve left, phew~ that scared me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s the situation? Why did people from the Guo, Zheng, and Tang families come here? Have we been exposed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't scare yourself. The people from the Guo and Zheng families went to the residence of a Hungry Tiger Gang leader. If you two only have this much courage, you won't be able to enter the sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes, Brother Zhou is right. But there was a reason, right? By the way, Brother Zhou, when can we enter the sect and start our path to longevity?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait! To join my Longevity Sect, you must first pass three trials. You’ve already passed the first, and the second is coming soon. Before the three trials are over, you’d better keep your mouths shut.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Longevity Sect?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of force is this? \u003C\u002Fp>",1374,"2026-06-18T00:46:08.476Z","2026-06-18T03:30:09.135Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","b1fa5177024c17d8e766f3bc0beaceb152ad19503fa0f4e14df659a9ec930439","laying-low-in-the-martial-world-to-become-the-an-chapter-50","laying-low-in-the-martial-world-to-become-the-an-chapter-48",576,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhiding-in-the-martial-world-to-become-ancestor-cover.jpg"]