[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-notes-on-cultivation-at-wulong-mountain":3,"chapter-notes-on-cultivation-at-wulong-mountain-notes-on-cultivation-at-wulong-mountain-chapter-100":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Notes on Cultivation at Wulong Mountain",{"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},2273005,4440,"Chapter 100: Through Fire and Water (Bonus Chapter for Patron Xianshi Wanwan)","notes-on-cultivation-at-wulong-mountain-chapter-100",100,"\u003Cp>Back at Yilin Hall, Su Su saw his gloomy expression and comforted him: “I’ll go check the kitchen—I’ll try to make you a fish.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou climbed onto the bed, curled up under the covers, and said: “I’m counting on you, Su Su.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Su left Qingyu Fuyuan and arrived at the large kitchen outside Gualu Hall, where smoke curled and steam rose. She found the kitchen manager and asked: “Aunt Song, do you still have any Jin Xulong carp?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Song asked: “Is it for Fifth Lady?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Su replied: “It’s for the Young Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Song chuckled: “The Young Master? Tell him the carp for this month is gone—wait until next month.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Su asked: “What about the Ao shrimp?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Song said: “Gone too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Su said: “Yesterday I saw them catch a string of Ao shrimp—over a dozen. How could they be gone already?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Song crossed her arms: “My dear girl, there were only thirteen. Today, Ninth Lady returns, and the Young Master is hosting a banquet—he needs nine. Who dares use the rest without the Master’s orders? Tell the Young Master to wait until next month.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Su smiled broadly and gripped Aunt Song’s hand: “Auntie, if I go back empty-handed, the Young Master will scold me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Song sneered: “He dares? If he thinks he can order you around, if he says one word against you, does he think he’ll still get good food and drink? Doesn’t he know his own station?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Su tugged gently on Aunt Song’s hand: “Auntie, the Young Master is kind—he wouldn’t scold me. Please help me just this once.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Song sighed: “Fine. For your sake, Su Su, I’ll give him a pair of Ao shrimp—but this is a one-time exception.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Su Su left, Aunt Song looked at the small gold ingot in her palm, grinned, and slipped it into her sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That evening, a pair of Ao shrimp arrived at Yilin Hall. Su Su steamed them in a small pot, served them with two large bowls of spirit rice, and brought them to Liu Xiaolou, along with a small flask of Dan Gui Aroma liquor—leaving him thoroughly satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After spending the night converting the spiritual energy from the Ao shrimp, spirit rice, and Dan Gui Aroma liquor, Liu Xiaolou waited for Su Xing’s summons. He sent Su Su to inquire when the monthly spirit stones would be disbursed. Su Su returned from the accounting office and said: “Three more days. Is the Young Master in a hurry for spirit stones? I still have three—I can lend them to you for now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou had not a single spirit stone left. Though he desperately wanted them, he still had some principles—he politely declined Su Su’s offer. He’d wait. Three days wasn’t long. The Daoist had once gone months without a single spirit stone—and he’d survived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That evening, Su Xing’s maid Xiao Qin arrived. Liu Xiaolou told Su Su, then followed Xiao Qin to Yunhai Pavilion. Yunhai Pavilion was Su Xing’s residence, perched atop a peak of Mount Shenwu. Xiao Qin said that after every rain, one could see the sea of clouds from there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou had never been to Yunhai Pavilion before. As he climbed with Xiao Qin, he found the terrain indeed steep—but in the dark, he saw no scenery, and felt a pang of regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While climbing, Liu Xiaolou seized the chance to ask: “Miss Xiao Qin, may I ask something—is it convenient?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Qin said: “Fifth Young Master, please speak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou asked: “Why does your mistress, Ninth Lady, always make me turn around when she sees me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Qin covered her mouth and laughed: “Ah, Fifth Young Master—you should ask your mistress yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou sighed: “Your mistress is formidable—I dare not ask. Miss Xiao Qin, help me out—tell me what I did wrong, so I can correct it next time. If you help me now, should I ever be needed in the future, I’ll walk through fire and water for you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please visit the latest address\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Qin thought a moment, then replied: “This is just my guess—I’m not sure—but perhaps you resemble someone. Hmm, just your profile.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This answer took him completely by surprise. Liu Xiaolou blinked, then pressed: “Who?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Qin said: “Lord Jing Zhao—the third-ranked inner sect disciple of Qingyu Sect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou grumbled: “So that’s why? All this time I’ve been paranoid because I look like someone? What’s so special about this Jing Zhao?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Qin rolled her eyes: “Lord Jing Zhao is a genius. Last year, at exactly twenty-five, he broke through to Golden Core on Wulong Mountain—a once-in-a-century talent. Everyone says Qingyu Sect’s future for decades rests on him. Fifth Young Master, be glad you resemble him—even just in profile!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou asked: “Is it because Ninth Lady—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Qin smiled tightly: “Don’t say things like that. And don’t you dare tell anyone I told you—I’m just guessing. I won’t admit it if you do.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou hurried to assure her: “Don’t worry—I’ll keep my mouth shut! Thank you, Miss Xiao Qin. If you ever need me, just say the word!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Qin shook her head dismissively: “What could I possibly need from you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because it was built on a cliffside with little flat ground, Yunhai Pavilion was small—only five rooms front to back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the courtyard, Su Xing had already been waiting. She ordered Xiao Qin: “Change his clothes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Liu Xiaolou was taken again to the side chamber, where he was thoroughly rearranged—not only his outer garments, but even his hairpin was undone and retied, transforming his entire appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throughout the process, Su Xing watched closely, occasionally offering instructions. When it was done, she circled him slowly, studying him from every angle, then sighed and said: “Let’s go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She added to Xiao Qin: “Tomorrow, go to Qingyu Fuyuan and keep watch. If anyone asks, say he’s here with me. If no one asks, say nothing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confused, Liu Xiaolou followed Su Xing out of Yunhai Pavilion, descending the mountain’s western side, and soon left Shenwu Manor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou reminded her: “Ninth Lady, if we’re going far, shouldn’t we tell Fifth Lady?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xing said: “Fifth Sister won’t ask about you. No one in the manor will care where you are. Don’t worry—even if someone does, didn’t I tell Xiao Qin to watch Fuyuan?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou couldn’t help asking: “Are we really going far? Ninth Lady, what’s this about? Can’t you tell me? I’d like to prepare.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xing snapped: “I’ve prepared everything. Don’t ask more!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou fell silent and followed Su Xing through the night, following her direction—westward, with no idea where they were headed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At dawn, they paused briefly in the wilds. Su Xing swept her sleeve, and out came a flask of clear water and a plate of pastries. Liu Xiaolou stared in envy: “Ninth Lady, is that from a storage magic treasure?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xing glanced at him, said nothing, and urged: “Hurry and eat. Then keep moving.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By afternoon, they had traveled over a hundred and fifty miles west. Ahead lay a small market town. Su Xing stopped again and said to Liu Xiaolou: “We’re here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou asked: “Where is this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xing gazed at the town and replied: “Xikou.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please visit the latest address\u003C\u002Fp>",1217,"2026-06-19T23:11:25.549Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","9707b77bd32fa5d449d863d683e787e3bdf735924d943402d613f3958a04659c","notes-on-cultivation-at-wulong-mountain-chapter-101","notes-on-cultivation-at-wulong-mountain-chapter-99",638,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnotes-on-cultivation-at-wulong-mountain-cover.jpg"]