[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-nothing-is-taboo":3,"chapter-nothing-is-taboo-nothing-is-taboo-chapter-58":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},2310443,4514,"Chapter 58: Must Suffer","nothing-is-taboo-chapter-58",58,"\u003Cp>Old Eight’s whole body trembled; his two large hands weakly reached for Xu Yuan, but Xu Yuan moved his hand, and the thin sword spun in the eye socket, shredding Old Eight’s brain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The craftsman’s creations of his stepmother could pierce the “copper skin and iron bones” of a Seventh-Rank Wu Xiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But had it not been for this sudden surprise, Xu Yuan would never have dared to engage a Seventh-Rank Wu Xiu in close combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Eight’s two hands stopped just before Xu Yuan’s neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood gushed from every wound on his body, as if under pressure, all at once!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It splashed onto Xu Yuan’s face, stinging his skin painfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When a powerful Wu Xiu dies and his cultivation collapses, his overabundant blood and qi, no longer restrained by his own body, produce this effect known as “blood surge” or “blood explosion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan exhaled deeply, jarring his chest wound and forcing out another mouthful of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with the Skin Pill’s protection, Old Eight’s punch was not something easily endured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, we thought Yan Lao was here to hold the line—surely the other side couldn’t cause any major trouble—but we never expected they had such a technique, instantly separating the four of us, and even Yan Lao couldn’t break through this “spell” in time to come to my rescue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, in the end, I was the one who won.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the “illegal” zone, the street remained unchanged, still bustling, noisy, with the braying of oxen and horses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xing Guolong’s men were hiding in a shop by the roadside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shop was closed; the shopkeeper and apprentices had already been dealt with by Xing Guolong’s group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two strongest among them, Xing Guolong and Old Eight, entered the “illegal” zone to hunt Xu Yuan; the rest guarded Old Four.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn’t go after the three from the Purification Office; their target was Xu Yuan, and there was no need to provoke the Purification Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killing someone from the Purification Office here would force them into a death feud with us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn’t know Xu Yuan had already handed the “item” over to Yan Lao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Put yourself in their shoes—they figured if they’d accidentally come into possession of something important, they’d quietly hide it and never give it up lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They couldn’t see what was happening inside the “illegal” zone, but Old Four could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even if Old Four saw it, it didn’t matter—he couldn’t speak at all now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yuan’s explosion had increased Old Four’s “illegal” burden even further; though still alive for now, he was barely a step from death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now Old Four had no retreat—he had to stake everything to help Old Eight kill Xu Yuan, hoping Chen Master would still care for his family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he reversed Xu Yuan’s “directional attempt.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was all he could do—and still, Old Eight failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Xu Yuan killed Old Eight, a man suddenly walked into the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was full of sorrow, his back burdened with a tattered satchel containing carpenter’s tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xing Guolong’s men froze—outside, Old Six was guarding; how had this man gotten in?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mao Sishu moved with calm steadiness, pulling out a hammer and chisel, and struck the air toward everyone in the room:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A terrifying storm erupted on the soul level!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone left in the room—including Old Four, who was still casting the “illegal”—instantly had their souls violently shaken, torn uncontrollably from their bodies and lifted into the air!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five others besides Old Four were all Eighth-Rank, including one Spirit Cultivator!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Mao Sishu’s single strike left them powerless, even if they’d combined their strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mao Sishu reached into a pouch behind his satchel and pulled out a small wooden gourd, uncorked it, and pointed the opening at the five souls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No names needed—the five souls were instantly gripped by a swirling force, spinning rapidly toward the gourd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, behind each soul appeared a thin thread like a fishing line, tugging the souls away into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mao Sishu glanced, then pulled a carpenter’s knife from his satchel and slashed the air—the five threads snapped at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five souls whooshed swiftly into the gourd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Mao Sishu sealed the lid, faint, terrified screams could be heard from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What terrifying sight had they seen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sishu patted the gourd: “Good boy, eat more. These souls, steeped in sin, are excellent nourishment for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The souls of Xing Guolong and Old Eight had already been sealed inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sishu turned and left the shop; after walking a few steps, he suddenly began coughing violently, bending over in agony!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After consulting with his ancestors, Lin Wan had found him to discuss secretly protecting Xu Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Mao Sishu was the one taking Xu Yuan’s side in action, this duty of covert protection naturally fell to Mao Sishu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mao Sishu accepted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who else would care for the child enough to capture Old Qian’s soul for interrogation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What troubled Mao Sishu wasn’t the “sin punishment” he’d incur by acting outside the “illegal” zone—but…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Mao Sishu was supposed to work for a household in Xicheng, installing window frames in their newly built house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d already received two hundred copper coins as deposit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All day today, Mao Sishu had quietly followed behind Xu Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By ditching his employer, he’d not only have to return the deposit, but likely pay another two hundred copper coins in compensation—this was a heavy loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mao Sishu was an old bachelor, and his life was far from comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mao Sishu had kept his eyes fixed on Xu Yuan inside the “illegal” zone, ready to strike the moment Xu Yuan was in danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this kid was incredible—he’d taken down two Seventh-Ranks by himself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mao Sishu’s sorrowful expression vanished instantly; he beamed inwardly: Not bad, Uncle’s always loved you! Look how you’ve grown—you’ve turned out just like me, worthy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Xu Yuan no longer needed help inside the “illegal” zone, Mao Sishu swept up the remaining little fish and shrimp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Old Four’s death, the “illegal” vanished instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Lao’s method to break the “illegal” had barely begun when the surrounding darkness suddenly dissipated!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire street returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather, we had returned to the normal street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Lao looked bewildered, then turned to see Fu Jingyu and Song Lu—both even more confused than he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they’d fallen into the “illegal,” they’d been terrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’d never experienced such a technique before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Yan Lao had shown no reaction—they’d assumed the attacker must be far above Yan Lao’s level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was it—we were done for!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet despite their cautious vigilance, waiting for danger to strike from the darkness, nothing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their mental resilience was severely tested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Jingyu held up fine; Song Lu nearly burst into tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being trapped alone in endless, silent darkness—no normal person could endure it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly, the darkness vanished—nothing had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Lao and Fu Jingyu immediately sensed something was wrong: “Xu Yuan!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attacker’s target was clearly Xu Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Lu was dazed, thinking nothing at all—his mind was still blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Lao and Fu Jingyu hurried to find Xu Yuan—they found him right beside them, but at his feet lay two corpses: one blown apart, half his body gone; the other riddled with holes, spurting blood everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aaah—murder!” Passersby on the street saw this scene and erupted in panic, scattering in all directions; the bustling street emptied in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But some people, after running dozens of zhang away, noticed the “killer” stood beside the two corpses with no intention to continue killing—they stopped running, turned back, and gathered at a distance to stare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a spectacle worth watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Requesting monthly votes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ve made it onto Sanjiang—probably the most important recommendation in the new book period; please support us!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s more tonight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1308,"2026-06-20T12:07:23.516Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","496893440c0a0132238f31fe4f4e8d09df46f97b424b8fbcbb13fd3e146a30ae","nothing-is-taboo-chapter-59","nothing-is-taboo-chapter-57",413,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnothing-is-taboo-cover.jpg"]