[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-red-heart-patrols-the-sky":3,"chapter-red-heart-patrols-the-sky-red-heart-patrols-the-sky-chapter-357":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Red Heart Patrols the Sky",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1047116,1357,"Chapter 357 - 357 15 Gift-Giving_1","red-heart-patrols-the-sky-chapter-357",357,"\u003Cp>357: Chapter 15 Gift-Giving_1 357: Chapter 15 Gift-Giving_1 The carriage moved along the thoroughfare, with the two men sitting opposite each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The curtain was gently lowered, which already blocked the noise of the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The array patterns carved into the carriage body were enough to prevent prying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you planning to do?” asked Jiang Wang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they had already been to the Jubao Business Association, their whereabouts could no longer be kept secret from Zhongxuan Zun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever they intended to do, they had to act quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because once Zhongxuan Zun’s subsequent moves started, they would likely be too overwhelmed to respond, and thereafter exhausted from running for their lives!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not ask “What should we do?” because someone like Zhongxuan Sheng would never be at a loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For the Jubao Business Association, they are currently at an advantage in their competition with the Business Alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s the time to extend their lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The operations in Yang Country can hardly bypass the Zhong Xuan Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for whether Zhong Xuan Family’s leader is me or Zhongxuan Zun, it makes no difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason they chose Zhongxuan Zun is simply because they think that at this time, Zhongxuan Zun can offer them greater help!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With determination, Zhongxuan Sheng said, “I want to make them realize that they are wrong, tremendously wrong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Proving the Jubao Business Association wrong was no easy feat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they were actually right!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Discounting the battle in Yang Region, Zhongxuan Zun indeed could provide greater help to the Jubao Business Association, in all aspects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was his own network and influence, or his say within the family, he held considerable advantages over Zhongxuan Sheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people of the Jubao Business Association were not blind or foolish; on the contrary, they were a group of extremely astute merchants who, in matters of business, valued profit above all else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They brought out resources to collaborate with Zhongxuan Sheng because they needed to defeat the Business Alliance, and in Yang Region, there was a tremendous opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, turning to work with Zhongxuan Zun, they did so because they saw even brighter prospects ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since Zhongxuan Sheng said this, he naturally had his own plan in mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Jiang Wang simply asked, “What do you need me to do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I remember correctly, you have a good relationship with Xu Xiangqian of Qingya Academy?” Zhongxuan Sheng inquired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Wang pondered briefly: “We share a bond of kindred spirits!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But we haven’t spent much time together, so it’s uncertain if he would be willing to offer any significant help.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to clarify the nature of their relationship to prevent Zhongxuan Sheng from having any unrealistic expectations that could affect his entire plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A bond of kindred spirits is enough!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No need for significant help,” Zhongxuan Sheng replied, tapping his thigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not a specially made carriage, and he felt constrained sitting in it, but at that moment, he could not afford to be choosy: “You only need to arrange a meeting with Li Longchuan through him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Meet Li Longchuan?” Jiang Wang expressed doubtfully: “It was obvious from the encounter outside Heavenly Abode Secret Land that he seems reluctant to get involved in the dispute between you and Zhongxuan Zun.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I also do not need him to be of significant help, just to give him a gift,” said Zhongxuan Sheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A gift he cannot refuse!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Wang raised his eyebrows: “The Qiu Mount Bow?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you think he could refuse it?” Zhongxuan Sheng asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After killing Ji Cheng, the Qiu Mount Bow, the hereditary treasure of the Ji family of Tianxiong, had become Zhongxuan Sheng’s spoils of war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This famous bow was considered a valuable treasure, especially for those skilled in archery, surpassing all other divine weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it came to giving gifts, Zhongxuan Sheng was indeed generous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking it over, Jiang Wang said, “Any master of archery would be unable to refuse the Qiu Mount Bow, but giving such a significant gift hastily may cause him to hesitate instead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That is exactly why it should be given in such a way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What has the Shimen Li Clan never seen before?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What do they lack?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the gift is too insignificant, he wouldn’t even bother taking a look!” Zhongxuan Sheng retorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then took out a storage box and handed it over, “In this storage box, there is nothing but a Qiu Mount Bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m troubling you to deliver it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The task was not difficult, as Xu Xiangqian was still in Linzi at the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingya Academy had a sub-court in Linzi, and Xu Xiangqian had invited Jiang Wang there before, but due to a series of incidents, it had not happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Wang took the storage box and then asked, “Just to deliver a gift?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just give the gift, no need to say or do anything else.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Wang nodded, signalling his understanding, “I’ll go right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is there anything else I should pay attention to?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhongxuan Sheng was silent for a moment, then raised his eyes to look at him and said, “Brother, I’m dragging you into gambling with me again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Wang simply laughed and said, “Your luck at gambling is always very good!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up, lifted the curtain, and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the sedan curtain drop again, Zhongxuan Sheng murmured, “You didn’t even ask how big the gamble is or what it’s about!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the main Academy, the Qingya Linzi Sub-court is just a regular academy that teaches only reading and not cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is because any sect established within Qi Country that teaches and practices cultivation must be regulated by the government of Qi Country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They have certain responsibilities and duties in normal times, and cannot refuse conscription during times of war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being one of the top four academies in the world and ranking very high within the Confucianist Gate, Qingya Academy did not wish to be restricted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For these reasons, this sub-court was forbidden to teach the ways of cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, since Qingya Academy itself did not take any national stance, its disciples were known to serve in various countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Country also would not treat them too harshly, preventing local talent from flourishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from not being allowed to teach the ways of cultivation, the Qingya Sub-court was still treated with considerable respect in other aspects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this sub-court, the particularly bright and outstanding scholars might also be selected to be brought to the main Academy for cultivation, thereby stepping onto a transcendent path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it largely resembled an ordinary private school in most respects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xiangqian, traveling to study in Qi, took up a post as an academy instructor at the Qingya Linzi Sub-court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After winning the Divine Power Seed in the Heavenly Abode Secret Land, he spent his days loitering around Linzi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Jiang Wang found the sub-court, Xu Xiangqian was not there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for the head of the sub-court calculating the time and saying the man would return soon, Jiang Wang would have considered going out to search.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After waiting less than the time it took to burn two incense sticks, which was like nurturing the Heaven and Earth Lonely Island for a moment, Xu Xiangqian indeed returned with a glowing face and a breeze in his robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Back from gathering inspiration today, hey!” He looked inside the courtyard and leaned forward with his strikingly large forehead, “Isn’t this Brother Jiang?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What wind blew you here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Wang squinted at him and asked, “What inspiration did you gather, then?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xiangqian chuckled and lowered his voice, “Warm Jade Pavilion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was not because he was embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced outside, “Better not let that old pedant hear.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The so-called “Warm Fragrance and Tender Jade” made it clear what kind of place Warm Jade Pavilion was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Xu Xiangqian’s identity as a core disciple of Qingya Academy and a student of the renowned Confucianist Mo Ya, the sub-court headmaster, no matter how much of an “old pedant”, had no say over Xu’s comings and goings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This alone revealed that although Xu appeared not to be upright, he deeply respected his teachers and valued integrity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a smile, Jiang Wang said, “I’m ashamed to say that since we parted ways in the Heavenly Abode Secret Land, I have not kept in touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, I’ve come to seek something from Brother Xu, indeed, I have a request!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xiangqian immediately lifted his robe and sat down opposite Jiang Wang, then solemnly said, “Brother Jiang, feel free to speak your mind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being evasive and beating around the bush is not the way to maintain a friendship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Wang didn’t try to conceal the fact that he had come to ask for a favor, and went straight to the point, “I ask Brother Xu to be a middleman and arrange a meeting with Li Longchuan from the Shimen Li Clan!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s no issue at all!” Xu Xiangqian agreed without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just one thing,” he said earnestly, “I’ll only be responsible for getting you two to meet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I won’t be involved in anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever your reason for meeting him, I won’t take a stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Longchuan and I have a good relationship, and I can’t put him in a difficult position!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s a true gentleman, straightforward and unpretentious, without diminishing his sincerity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Wang nodded and said, “That is only right!”\u003C\u002Fp>",1563,"2026-06-03T09:48:22.239Z","2026-06-03T09:48:27.650Z",1,"novelbin.me","7ba21b76d024f0e7e31a94496839a21c10e72de796a33c373d33b4fea47ac532","red-heart-patrols-the-sky-chapter-108","red-heart-patrols-the-sky-chapter-107",2464,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fred-heart-patrols-the-sky-cover.jpg"]