[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-nothing-is-taboo":3,"chapter-nothing-is-taboo-nothing-is-taboo-chapter-47":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Nothing Is Taboo",{"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},2310432,4514,"Chapter 47: Good Target","nothing-is-taboo-chapter-47",47,"\u003Cp>The corpse-water monster resembled a living mass of slime, rapidly spreading and crawling toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan saw his stepmother raise a candlestick, and in her other hand, hold up an oil flask—the flask, a Wu Xiu creation, could spray oil that ignited upon contact with flame…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan stepped forward: “No need for all this trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His “fire in the belly” erupted without warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames surged violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the past two days, Xu Yuan had practiced Wang Shen’s cultivation method, “Five Cauldrons Simmering,” and his Dan Xiu cultivation had made significant progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This single burst of fire from his belly was fifty percent more powerful than when he’d used it in Ghost Witch Mountain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corpse-water monster was just about to slither into the house when it was drenched head to face in thick flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss! Hiss! Hiss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corpse-water evaporated rapidly; the grotesque creature let out piercing, wailing shrieks like a crying infant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corpse-water splattered onto the ground, trying to ooze away, but Xu Yuan’s belly fire spread with it, covering more than half the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In moments, it burned the creature to ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wan’s ink-red lips parted slightly as she shot Xu Yuan a startled glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan spread his hands: “That guy outside is probably a Shen Xiu. My belly fire perfectly counters him—why not use it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wan couldn’t help silently shaking her head; she’d been too fixated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan was right—he might be lower in rank than her, but his ability specifically countered the enemy. Why not let him act?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lao Qian clutched his chest—so painful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each of these bottles and jars was painstakingly cultivated by him; now, far from Nan Du, this mountain-side county had scarce good materials—he’d never be able to cultivate more like these again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll kill you all!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He snatched up several ceramic jars…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could open them, a figure suddenly flew over the courtyard wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While still in midair, the figure spat out: Huh—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rolling flames transformed into a river of fire, dispelling the thick yin energy around and surging toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lao Qian stepped forward, placing himself between the jars and the flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid’s a rank-eight Dan Xiu; his belly fire’s decent—don’t hurt my children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he’s still just a rank-eight Dan Xiu. Belly fire can’t harm me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What surprised Lao Qian was that this fellow dared to launch a proactive attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan’s thinking was always direct: Why should I let you unleash all your tricks one by one, then have to counter them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorry, I don’t have the habit of hiding behind a turtle shell and taking hits without striking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as I spot an opening, I’ll charge out and hit the enemy hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan had “Riding the Wind” and “Soaring Clouds” talismans stuck to his legs; he leapt effortlessly over the wall, then spat a blast of belly fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he was startled to see the Shen Xiu deliberately standing in front of the jars containing the various yin soldiers!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Xu Yuan unhesitatingly raised his three-eyed firelock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a perfect target—I’d be insulting my finger on the trigger if I didn’t blast him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan fired three shots in rapid succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The firelock’s roar echoed like thunder splitting the night; the yin soldiers inside the jars grew agitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the first shot rang out, Lao Qian was still thinking of calming his children—but the moment that thought arose, his head exploded in the second shot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red flesh, white skull fragments, yellow brain matter sprayed outward; the farthest pieces flew over three feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third shot struck Lao Qian’s chest—it was wasted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant Xu Yuan charged out, Lin Wan’s heart skipped a beat! This brat was audacious beyond belief—if he got hurt, how could I face my master in the underworld?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wan rushed out right after him; as she reached the courtyard, she saw Xu Yuan clutching the umbrella she’d just given him, and felt slightly relieved: this kid might be reckless, but he’s not stupid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came the three thunderous shots; Lin Wan leapt over the wall and stared in shock as Lao Qian’s headless corpse collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This opponent was at least a rank-seven Shen Xiu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Lin Wan didn’t need to protect Xu Yuan and fought him without restraint, she’d still need considerable effort to defeat him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most Wu Xiu lacked the “fire” that could counter Shen Xiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a very few, if their opened “spirit orifices” happened to include “orifice-fire,” could counter Shen Xiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, in Lin Wan’s view as a powerful Wu Xiu, tonight’s enemy was quite troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Xu Yuan possessed the counteracting “belly fire,” his rank was low—he could only assist from the sidelines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this brat boldly charged out and blew the enemy’s head apart?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An opponent who reached rank-seven shouldn’t be this foolish—using his own body to shield yin soldiers from a Wu Xiu cannon?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Lin Wan realized the truth: Lao Qian never imagined Xu Yuan possessed a Wu Xiu cannon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lao Qian had abundant combat experience; after the hanging ghost and drowning ghost waves passed, he knew the Wu Xiu inside the courtyard was a seasoned old-school artisan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least equal to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The higher a Wu Xiu’s rank, the fiercer the divide between old-school and new-school artisans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Lin Wan’s level, she would never use new-school creations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nor would she allow anyone near her to use them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wan was an oddity among old-school artisans—and too indulgent toward Xu Yuan; she not only let him use it, she even repaired the three-eyed cannon herself, gritting her teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lao Qian never expected Xu Yuan to wield new-school methods; seeing a rank-eight Dan Xiu charge out spewing chaotic fire, he naturally rushed forward to protect his “children.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinarily, a rank-eight Dan Xiu had no means to kill a rank-seven Shen Xiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So… bang—his head exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wan assumed Lao Qian had simply fallen victim to overconfidence, making a fatal misjudgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t realize Xu Yuan’s “Eight Directions of Harmful Fate” had also influenced the outcome, just as it had with the former Saintess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lao Qian was higher-ranked; one small mistake cost him his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan had already landed from midair and was cheerfully gathering the spoils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wan watched the surrounding darkness warily: “Get back inside!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although night travel wasn’t forbidden tonight, a chilling aura drifted on the wind through the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan was obedient now; he gathered the jars and dragged Lao Qian’s corpse, turning and dashing back through the main gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wan waited until Xu Yuan was inside before slowly retreating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan coordinated seamlessly; once inside, he set down the items and the corpse, then stood by the window and unleashed a blast of belly fire at the cage imprisoning the hanging ghosts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hanging ghosts shrieked in agony, each turning to blue-green ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Lin Wan stepped back inside, all the hanging ghosts had been incinerated; she waved her hand, and the cage reformed into window lattice, clicking back into place automatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The house’s defenses were now flawless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Requesting monthly votes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This book is in a new-release ranking battle—these votes determine whether it gets more recommendations. Please help!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1208,"2026-06-20T12:07:23.516Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","1ac071a9fc54bc7deb560091ff4c0b0684e7f148efb65bf5c44484abb8123184","nothing-is-taboo-chapter-48","nothing-is-taboo-chapter-46",413,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnothing-is-taboo-cover.jpg"]