[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t":3,"chapter-living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-128":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Living Among All Heavens, Achieving Immortality Through Merit",{"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},2323696,4545,"Chapter 128: Two Leaders","living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-128",128,"\u003Cp>Those poisoned by charcoal fumes suffer internal suffocation, unaware until they die; their bodies grow soft and show faint redness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing, while dressing, said to the freckled girl who was opening the window for ventilation: “Your mistress was in extreme danger yesterday. After I discovered it, I immediately used internal energy to detoxify her—thankfully in time, saving her life. I never expected you to mistake me for a womanizer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing felt wronged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The freckled girl gave Gu Qing a furious glare, then stepped forward to check on Xue Bing. Seeing her limp on the bed, unable to even lift a finger, she indeed looked like a victim of charcoal poison—yet the seductive charm on her face and the tender allure in her eyes revealed last night was anything but ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since things have come to this, I will take responsibility for your mistress.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dressing, Gu Qing grasped Xue Bing’s hand with his reverse grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Bing, blushing, pulled the quilt up to her chest, leaving only her eyes exposed—her gaze brimming with affection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll marry you when I return from the island.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Bing’s eyes curved into a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing left the Xue household near noon, repeatedly escorted and bid farewell by Xue family members; when he turned around, he saw the Mistress, her hairtips frozen stiff and nose red with cold, standing beneath a pine tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing walked past the Mistress calmly and said coolly: “If you want to eavesdrop, dress warmer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, the Mistress flew into a rage: “Your voices would’ve drawn the Xue family’s attention long ago if I hadn’t been outside guiding them away and masking the sound!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was one of the Invisible’s abilities: naturally drawing people away without their awareness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last night, the Mistress had covered for Gu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing smiled, studying her, and said: “Our voices were meant for you to hear.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mistress, furious, unleashed her Ruyi Orchid Hands, striking in a flurry; Gu Qing deflected with one hand—blocking when he could, absorbing when he couldn’t. During their journey together, by constantly provoking her anger, he had already mapped the flow of her internal energy through Qiankun Dafan Yi, fully grasping the mechanics of her Ruyi Orchid Hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they arrived at the seaside this time, another tower-ship had appeared; the old man Wu Ming was drinking aboard, and beside him sat another figure—dressed in pale white robes, dignified and serene. Merely glancing at the man, Gu Qing knew: this was Gong Jiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The venom of a snake, the heart of a fox, the ice of the Northern Sea, the rock of Mount Tian Shan, the courage of a lion, the cruelty of a jackal, the endurance of a camel, the wit of a man—plus a ghost from the Eighteenth Layer of Hell—all merged into Gong Jiu. Gong Jiu was unquestionably powerful, but because his life had been too smooth, he had one self-punishing flaw: whenever desire arose, he lost control and needed to be whipped until he felt pleasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Gong Jiu’s gaze was locked on Gu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man Wu Ming gestured for Gu Qing to sit, then said: “You really know how to stir up trouble—you’ve gone and provoked the Jade Rakshasa.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Ming had known of Gu Qing and the Mistress’s movements all along; he’d assumed Gu Qing was targeting the Black Tiger Hall, never expecting him to seize the Demon Cult as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is the Jade Rakshasa that troublesome?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing didn’t think so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Very troublesome.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Ming said: “You may think his martial skill has declined, but his wisdom hasn’t dulled, his mind hasn’t grown slow. After you seized the Demon Cult, he vanished immediately and began hunting down the Invisible. Not long ago, he found him…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Ming looked at Gong Jiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Gu Qing, Wu Ming had been grooming Gong Jiu, who had indeed lived up to expectations, gaining high renown within the Invisible. Moreover, Gong Jiu’s public identity as the Prince of Tai Ping’s heir made him crucial in every aspect. When the Jade Rakshasa discovered him, he struck directly and wounded Gong Jiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Ming also withheld some of the Demon Cult’s assets and returned them to the Jade Rakshasa; both sides have since ceased hostilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing glanced at Gong Jiu and understood why he was staring so fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Gong Jiu, life had been peaceful in the Tai Ping Prince’s mansion—until Gu Qing’s actions caused him to be attacked by the Jade Rakshasa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Jade Rakshasa’s mindset at the time was probably… I can’t hit Gu Qing, but can’t I hit you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gong Jiu raised his cup and drank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Before you, I always intended for Gong Jiu to lead the Invisible. Now, I have two candidates.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Ming looked from Gu Qing to Gong Jiu and asked: “What do you suggest?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gong Jiu pressed his lips together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing smiled and said: “The Demon Cult is in chaos now because the Jade Rakshasa died—because it had only one leader.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Ming frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So our solution is simple.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing said: “Two leaders. I’m one, Gong Jiu is the other. That way, there’s no rivalry. If one falls, the other can step in.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing never cared for power; having Gong Jiu handle frontline duties was better—he could simply be listed as a nominal member of the Invisible and lend strength only when critical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And with both of us, our strength is sufficient, and our wealth is ample.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Gu Qing rubbed his head, wary of being struck unexpectedly, then continued: “This way, the Invisible’s influence will be strong enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Ming couldn’t help laughing—he confirmed once again that Gu Qing was a pure martial artist, joining the Invisible only for martial arts, utterly indifferent to its schemes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Power cannot be shared.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Ming declared firmly: “If there are two leaders, orders won’t come from one source—won’t that be like nine dragons ruling the heavens, causing a great drought?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Invisible has only one leader. Only the leader inherits my complete martial arts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With martial arts dangling before him, Wu Ming wanted to push Gu Qing’s potential—after all, Gu Qing had spent a night in the imperial court, chatting amiably with the Emperor and earning his trust; he must possess genuine insight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you want to remain invisible and control the world’s currents…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing said: “Then we must start with wealth.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Invisible wasn’t an organization that ruled the world, but one that influenced it from behind the scenes. This reminded Gu Qing of many conspiracy theories from before his transmigration: in this world’s shadows, wealthy clans formed secret societies. The Invisible’s recruitment of princely heirs like Gong Jiu bore striking resemblance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing briefly mentioned these conspiracy theories; Wu Ming’s eyes gradually brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was indeed a path for the Invisible to remain hidden while controlling the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To achieve this, you need money.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing said: “I suggest the Tai Ping Prince’s household sail overseas quickly to seize the initiative.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the bosses in Lu Xiaofeng’s world were talents—they shouldn’t be stuck endlessly competing within the Great Ming. Gu Qing wanted them to go abroad and cause trouble elsewhere… India would be a good place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Ming nodded, deeply approving of Gu Qing; he now definitively decided: Gu Qing would be the Invisible’s leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have one more request.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing suddenly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Ming nodded, signaling him to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want to marry your daughter!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing said bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, the Mistress was flustered, Gong Jiu froze, and even Wu Ming was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My daughter is a bee—easily jealous.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Ming said coolly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marrying such a woman to a man like Gu Qing would bring chaos to the household.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No problem!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how fierce her temper, a 700-jin impact would silence it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1319,"2026-06-20T17:04:26.501Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","fdabf43892ac2ac04cdcc0a6e69a5c93599fd40d030115792bb3b4af254967c5","living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-129","living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-127",449,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fliving-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-cover.jpg"]