[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-lord-of-the-proles":3,"chapter-lord-of-the-proles-lord-of-the-proles-chapter-136":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Lord of the Proles",{"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},2290434,4478,"Chapter 136: Root of Emotion","lord-of-the-proles-chapter-136",136,"\u003Cp>In the hall, Lu Dongjun pressed forward relentlessly, striking with no mercy whatsoever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t need to hold back—eight-layer Wu Xiu against seven-layer Huan Xiu, in a confined space, with Wan Jinxian and Si Wennian right behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a strength standpoint, Lu Dongjun had no chance of losing; fortunately, Monkey Qiu carried a steel whip on his person, allowing him to barely hold his own against Lu Dongjun for a few exchanges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This steel whip was a magic treasure, composed of seven segments, each containing hidden weapons capable of autonomous attack and defense, forged from the remains of an eight-layer Wu Xiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several clashes, Lu Dongjun grabbed the steel whip bare-handed and grinned sinisterly at Monkey Qiu: “This is my brother’s magic treasure—how did it end up in your hands? Were you one of those who harmed my brother that night?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This magic treasure had been given to Monkey Qiu by Lu Dongliang; since Huan Xiu were poor in close combat, the steel whip allowed Monkey Qiu to buy time against close-range experts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t bother explaining—it was useless now. Lu Dongjun’s intent was clear: he wanted Monkey Qiu dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the whip was in Lu Dongjun’s hands, and with their raw strength so vastly unequal, Monkey Qiu could never reclaim it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scanned Lu Dongjun’s eyes, attempting to trigger his Blood Surge technique to force Lu Dongjun to lose control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blood Surge technique originated from the flow of qi and blood during sexual combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the critical moment of climax, qi and blood surged toward the heart and brain; the Blood Surge technique amplified this flow—lower-level cultivators struck by it might burst blood vessels and die, while higher-level ones would suffer numbness in limbs from excess qi and blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Lu Dongjun was an eight-layer Wu Xiu, the correct response to this technique was to avoid Monkey Qiu’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in a life-or-death duel, evading gaze meant surrendering the initiative, shifting from offense to defense—and Lu Dongjun had no intention of doing so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared straight into Monkey Qiu’s eyes without the slightest flicker of avoidance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Lu Dongjun refused to yield, Monkey Qiu pressed forward; their gazes locked—and Monkey Qiu’s technique had no effect on Lu Dongjun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Dongjun’s physical strength as an eight-layer Wu Xiu was expected, but he couldn’t possibly be completely unaffected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monkey Qiu realized he’d only unleashed half his technique—the other half had been suppressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Wennian, who had come with Lu Dongjun, had secretly activated the Suffering Sage technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Suffering Sage technique, also known as Suffering for Eternity, induced the notion that all worldly pleasures were corruption, and only through enduring pain could one become a sage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Wennian was a five-layer Ku Xiu, weaker than Monkey Qiu, but he didn’t need to confront him directly—merely unleashing his technique covertly gave him a decisive advantage, forcing Monkey Qiu’s technique to halve in power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With only half his technique active, Monkey Qiu’s attack was useless before Lu Dongjun; with a casual tug, Lu Dongjun wrenched the steel whip from Monkey Qiu’s grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monkey Qiu’s situation grew dire—when Duan Shaoxia suddenly shouted: “Dongjun, stop!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Dongjun hesitated slightly, but still raised the whip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this weapon in his hands, its power would be terrifying—Monkey Qiu wouldn’t survive a single strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Zhiheng had no recourse but to wait helplessly for death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Shaoxia’s eyes burst with blood vessels as she shouted again: “Stop!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Dongjun froze—then a single blood vessel surfaced in his eyeball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the glow of that blood vessel, Lu Dongjun saw Duan Shaoxia as beautiful and gentle; even if he died today, he couldn’t let her suffer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He retracted the whip and stood still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Jinxian was stunned—what was happening?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman was dangerous—she couldn’t be allowed to interfere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Jinxian’s nose twitched, as if preparing to sneeze at Duan Shaoxia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Dongjun roared: “Don’t you dare!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Jinxian stared at Lu Dongjun in shock—the sneeze died in his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Shaoxia’s eyes were full of blood, tears welling as she looked at Lu Dongjun: “Dongjun, what exactly do you want?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Dongjun stammered for a long while, then lowered his head: “Sister-in-law… I didn’t mean to do anything…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“While Dongliang is away, you’re trying to bully me?”—those words carried all Duan Shaoxia’s grievance and sorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister-in-law, I never thought that—I’m not targeting you, I’m targeting Monkey…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dongjun!” Duan Shaoxia sobbed. “This is my home—what are you doing in my house?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Dongjun fell silent for a long while, then pulled the false tooth from the stone lion’s mouth and shoved it into his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards inside and outside rushed in, glanced at Lu Dongjun, and hesitated to act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Shaoxia glanced at Monkey Qiu; Monkey Qiu signaled the guards not to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Dongjun picked up the stone lion, dropped the whip, and turned to leave the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Jinxian was baffled, but the situation left no room for delay—he followed Lu Dongjun out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Wennian followed closely behind—he never wanted to get involved in this in the first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the Lu family mansion, Wan Jinxian stared at Lu Dongjun, confused; Lu Dongjun said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at Lu Dongjun’s residence, Wan Jinxian dismissed the servants and asked: “Second Master, have you taken a fancy to Lady Duan?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Dongjun rubbed his forehead: “I don’t know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Wan Jinxian regretted every moment—he should never have followed Lu Dongjun to the Lu mansion if this was all he was capable of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second Master, forgive me for saying this bluntly—what kind of woman could you not have? Why target this middle-aged woman?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Dongjun slapped his own face, raised his head, and stared at Wan Jinxian: “I could never be interested in her—what the hell would I want with her?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Jinxian stamped his foot: “Then I don’t understand—what was today’s point? Why did we go to the mansion?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monkey Qiu was about to die in your hands—we were about to succeed—what the hell was that performance?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Dongjun fell silent, then gritted his teeth: “It was Monkey Qiu—I fell for his Joyful Technique. I didn’t realize it at the time—but when I looked at that old woman, my heart just kept pounding!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Joyful Technique…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was indeed one of the Huan Xiu’s most potent methods—it could trigger sudden desire between strangers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it truly the Joyful Technique?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Jinxian felt something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Joyful Technique required more time to activate than other Huan Xiu techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For today’s plan, Wan Jinxian and Lu Dongjun had prepared meticulously—they never gave Monkey Qiu a chance to use the Joyful Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, Si Wennian was present the whole time, continuously casting the Suffering Sage Technique; even if Monkey Qiu had used the Joyful Technique, it would’ve been largely negated—impossible for Lu Dongjun to be completely overwhelmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second Master, did you respond to it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Dongjun blinked: “Respond to what?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Jinxian glanced at Lu Dongjun’s lower body: “I mean—did you feel any physical reaction toward Lady Duan?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Reaction…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You know—did you want to…?” Wan Jinxian rubbed his hands together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Dongjun recalled the moment, then shook his head: “I didn’t respond.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was certain of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d been captivated by Duan Shaoxia—but had no other improper thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That doesn’t make sense…” Wan Jinxian shook his head repeatedly. “If you didn’t respond, it can’t be the Huan Xiu technique—then what is it…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Jinxian’s gaze sharpened: “Does Lady Duan have any cultivation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Dongjun thought for a moment, then shook his head: “I remember my brother saying she was a Bai Gaozi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Jinxian’s mind raced—he pondered long, then looked at Lu Dongjun: “Second Master, review all the businesses under your control—have the shopkeepers prepare defenses.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Dongjun waved his hand: “Don’t worry about it—I’ll just say I had a quarrel with Monkey Qiu, then apologize to Duan Shaoxia later. It’s not time to break ties yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Jinxian shook his head: “Second Master, the ties are already broken. It wasn’t Monkey Qiu who attacked you—it was Lady Duan. She might be a Qing Xiu!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Lu family mansion, Monkey Qiu had bandaged his wounds and went to see Duan Shaoxia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Madam, I’m sorry for frightening you. I have something to tell you—you may not believe it, but I saw it with my own eyes: Second Master has a scar on his wrist. That man we saw at Qianyue Pavilion wasn’t the real Master…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Shaoxia stopped him: “The man we saw that day was Lu Dongjun in disguise—I already know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monkey Qiu froze—he didn’t understand how she knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Dongliang had always trusted Monkey Qiu most—but there were things he never told him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Shaoxia was a Qing Xiu, with very high cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Qianyue Pavilion, Duan Shaoxia noticed “Lu Dongliang” was missing a tooth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Lu Dongjun removed his false tooth and placed it inside the stone lion’s mouth—that triggered her suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Qianyue Pavilion, “Lu Dongliang”’s cold attitude had devastated Duan Shaoxia; in her fury, she had unconsciously planted a Root of Emotion on “Lu Dongliang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, when Lu Dongjun tried to kill Monkey Qiu, Duan Shaoxia triggered that Root of Emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one affected was indeed Lu Dongjun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This confirmed it—the man at Qianyue Pavilion was Lu Dongjun impersonating Lu Dongliang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Shaoxia looked at Monkey Qiu: “Xiao Qiu, tell me honestly—how has our family treated you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Madam…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t call me Madam—Dongliang always treated you like a brother. Call me Sister-in-Law!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monkey Qiu immediately stood up: “Sister-in-Law, you and Master have been like parents to me—my life belongs to Master—I’d walk through fire and water for you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Shaoxia summoned a servant: “Go get Yuan Shan and Yuan Hai.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Shan and Yuan Hai were the two children Duan Shaoxia bore for Lu Dongliang—twenty-eight and twenty-five years old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They arrived downstairs; Duan Shaoxia ordered: “Come here—call him Uncle Qiu!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Shan and Yuan Hai froze; Monkey Qiu stepped back two paces, waving his hands: “Madam, this is too much!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Qiu, if you still believe Dongliang treated you well, then accept me as your Sister-in-Law—and accept these two children. Our lives are entrusted to you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, Duan Shaoxia’s tone was resolute: “Yuan Shan, Yuan Hai—from now on, you obey Uncle Qiu in everything. Xiao Qiu, go inform the elders of the family—tell them Lu Dongjun’s true nature!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, tears welled in Duan Shaoxia’s eyes, and a single blood vessel burst in her sclera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: He Jiaqing is going to laugh again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1755,"2026-06-20T03:43:13.043Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","51eb8df06d20de61b3f74b7337182a664c56b51e4db429e09188f1b7c845129b","lord-of-the-proles-chapter-137","lord-of-the-proles-chapter-135",863,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flord-of-the-proles-cover.jpg"]