[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-secret-buyer":3,"chapter-secret-buyer-secret-buyer-chapter-138":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Secret Buyer",{"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},1759087,2324,"Chapter 138 - 120: Thousand-Year Refining Spirit, Millennial Position","secret-buyer-chapter-138",138,"\u003Cp>The airplane slowly glided through the sky, following a specific route, and landed at the waiting area’s airport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zheng stepped off the plane, toying with two photographs in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Several hunter squads have lost contact.....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze paused momentarily on Liu Cuihua’s photo and then shifted to the photo of ’Lin Dongxi’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All in the waiting area, which indeed saved effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered his master Chen Qiusheng’s words: this time, coming to the waiting area, killing was secondary,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>after all, neither Lin Dongxi nor Liu Cuihua had a Martial Arts Master nearby, killing them was all too easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most critical task was there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zheng’s gaze looked towards the direction of the council building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He left the airport and headed straight for the council building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Presenting three big gifts, along with his master’s connections and favors, it wasn’t until five in the morning that,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he finally passed through the many security checks and met that extraordinary figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Mr. Zhao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zheng slightly bent over, lowered his head, and respectfully said to the Golden Clan’s major steward:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My master asked me to convey his regards to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Qiusheng?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steward’s expression was indifferent; although he was a Grandmaster, yet.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmasters were everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were only eight Golden Legislators in the entire province.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Old Mr. Zhao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zheng kept his head low, maintaining an absolutely respectful posture:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Recently, it seems there has been a major change from the Capital, affecting our Golden Province.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke in a low voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My master wishes to conduct a small transaction with Old Mr. Zhao, and even Legislator Hu.....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steward lifted his eyelids, stating coldly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The master is no longer a legislator.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just temporarily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zheng carefully chose his words, cautiously saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone knows, among the eight legislators, Elder Hu is the most upright; a small political upheaval will soon be quelled.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he solemnly presented a small wooden box, speaking softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a token of my master’s regard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Lu Zheng couldn’t help but feel a bit of pain; his master went through a lot of trouble to get this item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An attendant picked up the wooden box, handed it to the steward, and upon opening it, the steward’s expression slightly changed, speaking emotionally:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Chen really went all out, sending this thing out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name Chen Qiusheng in his words changed to Old Chen, and his tone also became a bit more amiable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the box was a Qi and Blood Marvelous Medicine, exceptionally rare and extraordinarily effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The least effective scenario could help a Martial Arts Master uncover the third Spleen Secret, even complete an additional Qi Blood Sublimation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the most important effect...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Longevity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a marvelous medicine that could extend life by at least ten years!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In all things under heaven, the word ’longevity’ kills the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even deities face the crisis of their lifespan running out, constantly worried about the Celestial Human’s Five Declines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steward gravely closed the wooden box, asking:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does Old Chen want to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be honest with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zheng cautiously replied:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The struggle in the capital is an opportunity, my master wishes to..... become a Golden Legislator.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He considered it for a moment and continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The one in Chongyang City was also affected by the conflict, maybe, he should step down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steward squinted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Chen wants the master to help him vie for the legislative seat in Chongyang City?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke with a half-smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, one marvelous medicine is far from enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zheng was clear-headed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if my master assumes the position, naturally, he can also assist Elder Hu, don’t you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steward remained silent, his knuckles rhythmically tapping gently on the armrest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the silence, sweat appeared on Lu Zheng’s forehead, and the pressure he felt kept mounting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will convey it to the master, in a few days, the master will contact Chen Qiusheng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steward said flatly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for success or failure, it all depends on the master’s inclination, and..... Old Chen’s performance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, understood!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zheng nodded and bowed, then offered another Great Medicine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is for you, esteemed elder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would like to ask you, esteemed elder, to help check on two people in the waiting area.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile appeared on the steward’s face; checking on two people naturally did not warrant his personal inquiry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This young man was taking the opportunity to offer gifts, incidentally incurring a favor upon himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once a favor is owed, there’s a reason to repay it later, a basis for deepening interactions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An understanding little fellow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, I’ll instruct the others to handle it.\" The steward nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zheng bowed respectfully once more and left without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Creak～’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mahogany doors opened, and an elderly man and a three-eyed child walked in together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, Mr. Zhou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steward was respectful, though unaware of why the master seemed like an old friend with the lucky Zhou Muniu..... but that was not something he should ponder over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He presented two wooden boxes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Zhongli opened and glanced at them, tossing the Great Medicine back to the steward and keeping the marvelous medicine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Qiusheng, is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Zhongli nonchalantly remarked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take note, have him call me in three days in the afternoon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steward bowed and respectfully withdrew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Zhongli weighed the marvelous medicine, sighed complexly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new influence had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before that world-distorting figure, although the struggle in the capital was widespread, it wasn’t enough to affect the Golden Province’s legislative seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He temporarily lost the legislative seat, consequently, the seats of other legislators in the province also began to waver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many Great Sects began to move to contend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just a transaction...\" Hu Zhongli was lost in thought, then solemnly upheld that exceptionally precious marvelous medicine:\u003C\u002Fp>",987,"2026-06-08T09:33:25.351Z",1,"novelbin.me","2dd60eb23d7b65ab7a15662e5b7bc212f0631ea2f4e4fd02adf3fdd4df0240e7","secret-buyer-chapter-139","secret-buyer-chapter-137",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsecret-buyer-cover.jpg"]