[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-secret-buyer":3,"chapter-secret-buyer-secret-buyer-chapter-155":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},1758809,2324,"Chapter 155 - 131: Assistant Commissioner, Source Point Research Institute","secret-buyer-chapter-155",155,"\u003Cp>\"Your eldest senior uncle, Chen Qiusheng, a Grandmaster, is approaching the Innate Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Tianbao coughed violently and took a sip of the medicinal soup handed by his young apprentice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He originally had three apprentices. I killed one, so two are left. One is called Lu Zheng, no need to worry about him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The other is called Wang Tianlong; his Spiritual Domain has reached the level of a Grandmaster, only lacking the body like a furnace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the frail young man with a complex expression, neither shocked nor startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When one faces things far beyond imagination, shock and astonishment seem so powerless, not even leaving room for amazement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Numbness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Drink slowly,\" Zhang Fusheng advised, kicking a piece of broken wood on the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, my main competitor is this Wang Tianlong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And also your second senior uncle’s eldest disciple, Jin Qiuyue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fat old man sighed again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So-called competition...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He briefly described the relationships between him and the two other senior uncles, down to the master Yuan Feidao...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising insects, competing, fighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He narrated the matters one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng, Chen Yuque, and Lin Dongxi listened silently, gaining some vague understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng muttered thoughtfully:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The competition day is February 9 next year. Among us apprentices, whoever wins will get the master’s full inheritance?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He squinted slightly, suspecting that the inheritance might include the Sea-Stabilizing Divine Needle Iron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the problem now is, it’s unknown who is spreading the news about the Sea-Stabilizing Divine Needle Iron, and it can be foreseen that Chongyang City will gradually become chaotic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could be the one stirring the pot?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, it’s a method of baiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That master?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Tianbao nodded slightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The competition isn’t about the level of cultivation or strength in martial arts—it’s about enlightenment and talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed lightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s why I thought about having the three of you and Strong participate in the competition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, speaking solely about cultivation, you are far behind those few... uh, previously, I mean.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng pondered silently:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So both senior uncles and their disciples will first think about eliminating other competitors?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s correct.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Tianbao nodded affirmatively:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, your previous idea of lying low won’t work—after five days, those participating in the competition all have to listen to teachings from the master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng asked curiously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Great Sun Illuminates 72 Snow Mountains Scripture,\" the fat old man sighed lightly, \"contains the Refining Technique but not the accompanying Killing Technique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On August 9, your master will pass down the Killing Technique to you, and then on February 9 next year, he will assess everyone’s progress.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is part of the competition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng frowned, half a year, huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s not really the problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem is not being able to continue to hide oneself; this inevitably means trouble will come knocking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>those two senior uncles and their disciples won’t leave him in peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He doesn’t like trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, take the initiative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Tianbao seemed to see the flicker of resolve in his young disciple’s eyes, unsure whether to be gratified or sigh,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he paused and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Additionally, three days later, I plan to hold an apprenticeship banquet for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng came back to his senses, looked at his master, and asked curiously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, what’s this about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your two senior sisters and elder brother held apprenticeship banquets when they came to Chongyang City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Tianbao spoke softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that you plan to involve yourself in this whirlpool, the apprenticeship banquet must be held, and it should be grand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fat old man exhaled a turbid breath:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have many old friends, and although most of them have lost contact, considering past friendships, if I send out invitations, they or their disciples, descendants,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>will likely attend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng understood, pondering:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it can’t be avoided, then face it openly... are you trying to create momentum for me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The greater the momentum, the more famous you become, the less likely your two senior uncles will act against you secretly, as they all have public identities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Tianbao stood up and placed the White Bone Lotus Seed into Zhang Fusheng’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My old friends all hold not insignificant positions publicly; of course, in reality, they are all followers of some sect...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He changed his tone and spoke softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you’ve made your decision, I won’t say more. Preserve your life, and if possible, also preserve your two senior sisters’ lives.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng nodded silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apprenticing and accepting a disciple, how did Old Hong even end up contacting me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden University.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old scholar adjusted his glasses, showing some interest:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is Old Hong in some kind of trouble?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pondered for a moment and recalled the recent rumor circulating among various sects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sea-Stabilizing Divine Needle Iron, in Chongyang City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This news is hardly believable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what if?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old scholar took off his glasses and placed them on the table, and made a phone call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, it’s me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, Dongyan,\" the old scholar said calmly, \"take your junior brother with you and head to Chongyang City... actually, bring your senior sister as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The refined youth on the other end of the line paused:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chongyang City? Is it because of the recent rumor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old scholar nodded slightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also attend an old friend’s apprenticeship banquet; I’ll send you the details later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Master,\" Kong Dongyan replied respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A similar scene played out in city after city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fat old man lowered his face, toned down his demeanor, and contacted one old acquaintance after another.\u003C\u002Fp>",935,"2026-06-08T09:33:25.352Z",1,"novelbin.me","2d4d70fb0567865d32118187d126140fdad15b2bfd597c8fd256a6eddad467da","secret-buyer-chapter-156","secret-buyer-chapter-355",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsecret-buyer-cover.jpg"]