[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-lord-of-the-proles":3,"chapter-lord-of-the-proles-lord-of-the-proles-chapter-159":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},2290457,4478,"Chapter 159: Treading a Thousand Jin","lord-of-the-proles-chapter-159",159,"\u003Cp>The poison in the elixir was neutralized by the Blue Leaf Pill; Li Banfeng entered his personal dwelling to rest for the night before entering the cave the next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, the air was icy cold; once inside the room, Li Banfeng took a sip of liquor and suddenly felt the interior was much warmer than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey! You madman! Right before my eyes, you kissed another woman—how can we possibly go on living like this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His wife had awakened; Li Banfeng quickly explained: “I didn’t kiss her—I just took a sip of liquor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I saw it with my own eyes—how dare you deny it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The liquor gourd spoke up: “Sister, this gourd has only one mouth—I only gave him a sip. You’re overthinking this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister? Who’s your sister? You’ve taken my husband—now you expect me to call you elder sister?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This girl’s got quite the temper! What? You wanna test me?” The liquor gourd’s temper flared too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh! Now I’m a girl again? Tomorrow will you be calling me Madam?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang! Clang! Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gongs and drums beat louder; Tang Dao sang beside them: “New faces bring laughter, who hears the old ones weep? Human hearts are no longer pure—this matter must be settled!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Banfeng kicked Tang Dao away and, sensing the situation turning dangerous, retreated to the outer chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the outer chamber, the copper lotus was still refining the elixir, its aura layered one upon another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This batch of elixir was taking unusually long to emerge—not only was Pan Dehai’s flesh and blood slow to come out, even the dripping corpse had yet to surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, clanging and banging echoed; five minutes later, a burst of laughter came through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hohohoho!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was his wife laughing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had she killed the liquor gourd?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a precious magic treasure—gone like that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Banfeng turned pale, shoved open the door, and was met with a strong scent of liquor filling the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghh~ Glug-glug-glug~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His wife burped, then sang: “Good sister, today we’ve met without fighting—what a fine start!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The liquor gourd replied: “Elder, I spoke out of turn just now—I apologize. With my status, how could I possibly claim sisterhood with you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s drop all that. Don’t call me Elder—it makes me sound ancient. From now on, we’re sisters!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What just happened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was simple: the liquor gourd never intended to fight the singing machine. In the exchange, she spat a mist of liquor into the machine’s water tank; his wife drank it, her mood improved, and the two became sworn sisters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His wife took a deep gulp from the water tank and sighed: “Liquor without food always feels incomplete.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Banfeng quickly said: “I’ll buy groceries tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His wife remained unsatisfied: “Buy groceries tomorrow? Then tonight I’ll have to drink dry?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not dry, then what do you want?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only edible thing left in this room is me—do you plan to eat me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Banfeng was silently grumbling when he noticed the gongs and drums growing denser again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap-tap-tap~ Daaah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you really going to eat me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His wife’s temperament—some things are impossible to predict!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As tension mounted, the liquor gourd changed the subject: “Sister, what did you mean by ‘buying groceries’?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Catch people to eat!” his wife answered bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The liquor gourd wasn’t surprised: “Sister, it’s not our little brother’s fault—he actually brought back a person two days ago, but you were still asleep, so we gave him to Second Madam.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second Madam? You mean you gave him to that bitch Honglian? Hey, husband~ So the one you brought back was already dead?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The liquor gourd said: “Yes, he was dead before he even entered the door.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hssst!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The singing machine snorted coldly: “I don’t eat dead things—those filthy scraps aren’t worth tasting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister, Second Madam devoured him with great delight—she hasn’t finished even after two days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Two days and she hasn’t finished?” Hssst, hssst~ The singing machine exhaled two puffs of steam. “Hey, husband—what fine delicacy did you give that bitch Honglian?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It wasn’t anything special,” Li Banfeng said with a simple smile. “Just a Línlí from Xueya Mountain.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Línlí? One of the Línlí blood-teeth monsters?” His wife’s knowledge was indeed vast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The new lands were sparsely populated; Xueya Mountain was obscure; Línlí wasn’t even a high-tier anomaly—yet his wife recognized it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wife, it really wasn’t anything special. Blood-teeth monsters only have fifth-layer cultivation; Línlí might be even weaker.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, husband!” His wife’s singing voice brimmed with indignation. “You’re clueless! Línlí blood-teeth monsters are unique to the new lands—these anomalies can’t be measured by layers. They’re true delicacies—and you’ve wasted them on that bitch Honglian!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Banfeng didn’t understand: “Why can’t you measure them by layers?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In the new lands, anomalies fall into three categories. First category: creatures from Pulu Province who wandered into the new lands, and over years of erosion, gained Dao affinity and became anomalies. These have little Dao affinity and struggle to cultivate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second category: offspring of the first. Born in the new lands, but their souls aren’t native. Their bodies hold slightly more Dao affinity, and their appearances are stranger—the Cloak Moth is one such.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Third category: anomalies born and raised entirely within the new lands. Their souls and bodies are both nurtured by the new lands, brimming with Dao affinity—rare and exquisite ingredients!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brimming with Dao affinity?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t Dao affinity just dark matter?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So more dark matter in the body makes it superior?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Banfeng asked: “How much Dao affinity does Línlí have?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His wife gave a metaphor: “Like someone who’s seen the light of heaven—you think of them and your mouth waters!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Banfeng shuddered and dropped the topic of anomalies: “Wife, I’m going to sleep in the fourth chamber.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why go to the fourth chamber?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The liquor smell here is too strong—I can’t sleep.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go, go—don’t disturb our sisterly drinking! Little Gourd, your spout’s too small—you’ll suffer for it later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Suffer? Don’t scare me, Sister.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not scaring you. You don’t know how cruel our madman is—he’s vicious when he operates the machine, always targeting your most vulnerable spot…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fourth chamber was at the far end of the outer chamber, farthest from the main room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Banfeng entered the fourth chamber, laid out his bedding, crawled into the quilt, and slept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, Li Banfeng climbed the cliff using green vines and entered the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cave was narrow but well-ventilated; Li Banfeng sniffed carefully—no foul odor inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking a few steps, the sluggish sensation returned underfoot—just like walking through the thorn thicket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t just similar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was even stronger than in the thorn thicket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the thorn thicket, he felt like he wore shackles; in this cave, he felt his feet were bound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking dozens of meters, Li Banfeng was panting; his body sensed a change—his daily cultivation was complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Li Banfeng’s understanding, a third-layer Traveling Cultivator must walk at least 150 li per day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Already complete?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Increased cultivation was good—but how would he ever cross this cave?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Yao Lao’s map, this cave stretched over a hundred li—and he couldn’t even move past the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Banfeng was fretting when he glanced absently toward the cave mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something was moving at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too far away to see clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked like two antennae.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many segments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And countless legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A millipede!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This creature was also called a thousand-legger; Li Banfeng compared its size to the cave entrance—it lay on the ground, its height reaching half the cave’s opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least one meter tall; length unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it benign?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hard to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Banfeng sprang up, ready to flee—but after two steps, realized his speed was crippled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His legs were too heavy—he couldn’t run fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His speed was sluggish, but the millipede’s was not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sssss! Sssss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature, with its dense, indistinct legs, crawled swiftly toward Li Banfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t turn his back to run—being chased from behind would be deadly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Banfeng drew his sickle and Tang Dao and charged toward the millipede.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The millipede sensed his approach, immediately raised its body, and loomed over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under normal circumstances, Li Banfeng wouldn’t fear this insect—but these circumstances were far from normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Banfeng’s legs felt as heavy as a thousand jin; he couldn’t lift his feet at all—this meant he had lost the greatest advantage of a Traveling Cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The insect struck first, swinging its antennae toward Li Banfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Banfeng barely dodged; the antenna smashed into the cave wall, shattering a rock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just one antenna had that much force!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This thing’s strength rivals that of the Cloak Moth Lady!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The centipede raised both antennae, preparing to attack again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If both antennae came down together, Li Banfeng would have no chance to dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation was dire—he couldn’t just wait to die. Li Banfeng thought to leap up, hook the insect’s head with his sickle, then have Tang Dao sweep horizontally to sever its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Banfeng stamped his foot on the ground—but didn’t jump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Dao rushed forward with a horizontal slash, but without Li Banfeng’s cover, the move was too obvious—the insect’s antenna struck him and sent him flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This insect has intelligence! Its offense and defense tactics are clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both antennae swept in from either side, lunging at Li Banfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Banfeng crouched to dodge the antennae—they missed, skimmed the ground, then swept back up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This insect is utterly ruthless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It realized Li Banfeng couldn’t jump, and now it was targeting his lower body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he possibly dodge this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two antennae crossed behind Li Banfeng—he had no room to retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to jump, no matter what!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if his legs weighed ten thousand jin, he had to jump today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Banfeng glared, teeth clenched, eyes bloodshot, channeling every ounce of strength into his legs to leap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His right leg lifted—but his left didn’t. He meant to jump, but only stomped in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Done for!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If those legs got hit by the centipede, they’d be ruined!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, seeing it was just an insect, Li Banfeng had underestimated it—never imagining he’d suffer such a blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he’d known this would happen, he should’ve retreated into his Portable Dwelling from the start—never fought it head-on!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Banfeng frantically fished for his key—even if his legs were severed, he’d crawl back into the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d just pulled out the key when he realized the antennae hadn’t struck his legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where had the antennae gone?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were floating above the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Lu tilted his head upward, standing upright, as if deep in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What just happened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had the Wine Gourd intervened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wine Gourd said: “Little brother, you just crushed a pebble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pebble?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Banfeng looked down and saw half a pebble under his foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where was the other half?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other half was embedded in the centipede’s skull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its skull was too hard to pierce—but it had been dented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Banfeng stared in shock at his own feet, then at the broken pebble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: Xin Di is a good place—especially suited for Banfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1850,"2026-06-20T03:43:13.043Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","ac2582db941793d3be4eacf3418195d3eeacd12bd1a6e6fbd9f78618ff024fd7","lord-of-the-proles-chapter-160","lord-of-the-proles-chapter-158",863,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flord-of-the-proles-cover.jpg"]