[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-secret-buyer":3,"chapter-secret-buyer-secret-buyer-chapter-201":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},1759000,2324,"Chapter 201 - 156: Shibo, You Are Under Arrest","secret-buyer-chapter-201",201,"\u003Cp>’Knock, knock, knock’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After three knocks, Jin Qiuyue pushed open the door, walked into the room, and lowered her head towards the old man sitting behind the burning incense:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ancestral Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, she didn’t look at her master or the two senior uncles standing by, and sat down by herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Feidao slowly opened his eyes and casually asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are your other junior brothers and sisters?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Qiuyue calmly replied:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just finished eliminating them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuque and Lin Dongxi’s eyelids twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Feidao didn’t seem to react much, nodded blandly, glanced at the three disciples, and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oldest, are all your disciples dead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Qiusheng’s face twitched, and he spoke in a low voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They were ambushed and killed yesterday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, and third one, what about your little disciple?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Tianbao hesitated for a moment and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He should be on his way, probably arriving soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let’s wait a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Feidao stared at the curling green smoke, his voice lingering:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I really didn’t expect your competition to be so fierce. In just a few days, only four are left?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze passed over Chen Yuque, Lin Dongxi, and finally landed on Jin Qiuyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former two also looked at this woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Qiuyue wasn’t attractive, on the contrary, she was a bit ugly, but her figure was excellent, with long legs crossed, blindingly white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lowered her head and said softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, Ancestral Master, soon there will be only me left.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Tianbao suddenly raised his eyelids, his face turning cold, while Chen Yuque and Little Child shivered behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman was extremely dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Feidao looked at Jin Qiuyue with interest, speaking gently:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quite confident, but that’s a good thing... I heard from your master that you’ve been researching how to kill him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Daoling shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Qiuyue sat upright, speaking in a low voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To answer Master Ancestor, yes, but currently no good method as the gap between me and Master is too great.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief pause, she continued without looking at Chen Yuque and Lin Dongxi from beginning to end:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I believe this process won’t take too long.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Feidao laughed heartily:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good temperament, there’s indeed some semblance of a Vajra’s wrath... Oldest one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man looked at Chen Qiusheng with enthusiasm:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about you, planning to take more disciples, or?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Qiusheng respectfully saluted, his tone very composed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be honest, I’m planning to recruit a Grandmaster to take under my wing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a pause, he unexpectedly revealed his entire plan:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once my newly recruited disciple kills these little fellows, I’ll consume him, thus eliminating participants in the competition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the time of the competition, there will only be us three brothers left.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuque licked his lips, Lin Dongxi wiped his sweat, but Jin Qiuyue remained expressionless, sitting quietly with her eyes lowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kill herself...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slightly tugged at the corners of her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elderly man behind the incense burner clapped gently, praised:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, a good disciple taught by me... Don’t blame me for the way I teach disciples, in this world, the strong rule.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a pause, he continued gently:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Especially after the decline of our Ling Mountain lineage, for Ling Mountain to revive, it cannot tolerate waste, it requires a Gu King born through life and death to bear the burden.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those of you who fall, don’t blame me after death... Why hasn’t Zhang Fusheng arrived yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Tianbao’s expression was complicated as he stepped forward:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll contact him, see if he has arrived yet...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before finishing his words, Chen Daoling’s phone slightly vibrated. He glanced at the message sent from the branch and his eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This ethereal elderly man silently replied to the message, then turned off the phone with a strange expression:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third one, your little disciple should be arriving soon...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before his words were finished, the three elderlies looked simultaneously at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One breath later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Knock, knock, knock’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of knocking, the door opened, Zhang Fusheng walked in, glanced at the upright sitting Jin Qiuyue, first saluted his master, then cupped his hands towards Ancestral Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Handled some trivial matters, sorry for being late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Feidao’s expression turned solemn, gazing at this young man entangled in many terrifying causes and effects, who even split a Buddha statue and himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured with his hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sit down, all of you listen to my teachings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng nodded and sat, noticing a wooden fish placed before Ancestral Master at an unknown time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancestral Master lightly tapped the wooden fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Thud!!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clear sound echoed in the small room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Great Sun Illuminates 72 Snow Mountains Scripture, you all have studied it, this is the method of cultivation, and it inherently contains a killing form.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Feidao’s gaze flowed over everyone, speaking calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This killing form is above [One Qi].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng’s spirit lifted, listening carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Feidao leisurely explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The full name of this sutra is Infinite Heaven, The Great Sun Illuminates 72 Great Snow Mountains.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused between sentences, his voice like Brahma sound:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be a One Qi True Saint, breaking Four Universes and Five Cosmos, Six Worlds, Seven Realms, Eight Desolates, Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Great Scripture.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A total of thirty-six words.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Among them, One Qi True Saint is a killing method, has your master ever discussed the transmission of this method with you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four junior disciples all shook their heads concurrently, all highly focused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Yuan nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One Qi True Saint originates from an ancient deity of our Ling Mountain lineage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That deity is titled [Mother of the Buddha], and holds the Innate Five Lights and Innate Five Qi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One Qi True Saint is the head of this Innate Five Qi, the [Taiyi] Qi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng listened intently, his brow slightly furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mother of the Buddha?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peacock Great Ming King?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In some stories, the Peacock Great Ming King indeed wields the Five-Colored Divine Light, but the Innate Five Qi?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng was somewhat speechless, Innate Five Tai Five Qi, isn’t this a Taoist doctrine?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taiyi, Taichu, Taishi, Tai Chi, Taixu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he pondered, he heard the Ancestral Master continue:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Taiyi Qi is the transformation of the formless, shapeless, primordial chaos.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancestral Master’s voice was like a morning bell, carrying a profound mystery that enlightened the mind, every word seemed to bloom into a lotus!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground shimmered with brilliant light, golden spring water slowly flowing, and in the air, a Buddha’s charm lotus blossomed out of nowhere, floating down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavenly beings expounding, flowers raining from the sky, golden springs rising from the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to early teachings, passed down by the deity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancestral Master’s voice was far-reaching and ethereal:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This true scripture was found by the Mother of the Buddha walking into a place called [Kunlun], and comprehending insights in the divine palace atop the mountain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kunlun?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Divine palace atop the mountain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng swallowed a mouthful of saliva, wasn’t this the Jade Void Palace!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly realized, the transformation of Taiyi Qi, the beginning of chaos..... It truly must be the handiwork of the Primordial Celestial Venerate!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems that the one who occupies the celestial position of the Peacock Ming King has extraordinary fortune, having once entered the Jade Void Palace and obtained great fortune!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This deity, in the end, most likely still fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Ancestral once said, among the lineage of Ling Mountain, there is only one Venerable God left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Listen to my teaching!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Ancestral’s voice suddenly rose, and the mysterious and profound words poured out of his mouth, immersing Zhang Fusheng gradually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, he snapped out of his immersion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liao Xianji’s understanding, among Martial Artists, was top-notch, but in such a setting.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only comprehend the mere surface of it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng was a bit troubled, he had to find a true genius to buy their understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But where could he find one?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart suddenly moved, and he caught a glimpse of that woman named Jin Qiuyue, who still appeared enraptured,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed completely immersed in the Dharma and the Marvelous Technique, even the golden spring water and the lotus in the void were drifting towards her autonomously!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What level of understanding is this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng’s eyes sparkled with unusual brightness, then calmed himself, trying his best to listen to Master Ancestral’s teaching of the Dao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed bit by bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the teachings on the One Qi True Sage’s technique were fully expounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden spring water slowly disappeared, the marvelous lotuses blooming in the void also began to disintegrate and scattered in place, vanishing without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have finished my teaching.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Ancestral’s gentle voice resonated at this moment, and the four immersed in the marvel and the principles suddenly awoke together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, only three did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng was pretending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first half of the Marvelous Technique, he could still understand with difficulty, but the latter half?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was completely like listening to a celestial book!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a child who just learned 1+1, thrown into a university classroom to listen to advanced mathematics!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who am I?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where am I?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What am I doing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng was completely numb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did any of you gain anything?\" Master Ancestral’s voice floated over, the three women nodded, and Zhang Fusheng mechanically nodded along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gained what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Feidao nodded with a smile, his expression turned solemn again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Killing Technique of the One Qi True Sage is a Killing Technique, yet not only a Killing Technique, it holds various mysteries within, mysterious and profound, even I have not comprehended it thoroughly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This technique involves the marvel of Cause and Effect, the mystery of Dharma Aspect, and various incredible abilities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Feidao looked around, and spoke deeply:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even grasping a little of the surface can already allow for the calculation and interference of cause and effect. You all must cultivate well and not be negligent, understood?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Master Ancestral!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four replied in unison, Zhang Fusheng’s eyes gleaming with spirit, cause and effect.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Ancestral saw his own cause and effect using this technique?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, all of you, return now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Feidao waved his hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember, next year on the ninth of February, if you are still alive, come here again for the final trial, the victor shall receive a Divine Path.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A..... Divine Path?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The apprentices were puzzled, but Jin Qiuyue suddenly spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Ancestral, you practice the Gu Raising Technique, if we kill one another till only one remains, and still survive till February ninth, wouldn’t that mean we win outright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Feidao slightly nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naturally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Qiuyue raised her eyelids, her eyes shining brightly, glaring intensely!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then can I act now... in this place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng glanced strangely at the woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shared the same idea as me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Feidao raised his eyelids, gazing at Jin Qiuyue, nodding:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is no reason not...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the word finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Qiuyue suddenly erupted, her hands thrusting towards Lin Dongxi and Chen Yuque, and she spat out white light, surging towards Zhang Fusheng!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The event happened too suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Tianbao’s expression changed drastically, intending to intervene, but was restrained by a terrifying aura, fixed in place unable to move—Yuan Feidao!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do not interfere in the disputes of juniors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Qiuyue’s hands both struck air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was momentarily stunned, and the others in the room were also momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuque and Lin Dongxi, unaware of when, appeared behind that youth, who remained seated, the blazing white light striking him, evaporating large sections of flesh and blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A breath later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth, half evaporated, had already restored himself to his original form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Qiusheng’s expression changed drastically:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blood Rebirth??\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Tianbao rubbed his eyes intensely, clearly seeing a furnace fire, hovering above his disciple’s head!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is—Physical Body Flame!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is, Grandmaster!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Fusheng... became a Grandmaster??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Tianbao’s face was filled with bewilderment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief moment of deathly silence, Jin Qiuyue made a ’boom’ sound, broke through the room door and fled, extremely decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her figure halted outside the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people inside the room looked outside, to see several armed hovercars suspended in mid-air,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over a thousand members of the enforcement team had unknowingly surrounded the area, in the higher sky above, even the aerospace ships of the Investigation Branch could be seen!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A total of four aerospace ships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Representing the four action teams of the Investigation Branch, representing the four Grandmasters seated in the high heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Feidao frowned slightly, seeing that apprentice grandson named Zhang Fusheng stand up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to the Public Security Headquarters, special operation regulations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to the Anti-Cult Joint Enforcement Regulations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leisurely walked outside, to Jin Qiuyue’s side, and gently knocked her unconscious with a slap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng turned his head, looking towards the small room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In summary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Qiusheng, for being suspected of colluding with an evil cult, now according to the Anti-Cult Regulations, given the priority of this joint operation, I have the authority to suspend your administrative status beyond my level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are now under arrest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four action team leaders of the Investigation Branch descended from the sky, the four Grandmasters stepped forward, first saluting Chen Daoling before turning towards Chen Qiusheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Commander Chen, please come with us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Qiusheng was baffled, three question marks appeared on his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>",2245,"2026-06-08T09:33:25.351Z",1,"novelbin.me","6a5c6618dede54731e1c36cf7a64eeb8050540b0c04f3b88bb082b2bb9ceb4ce","secret-buyer-chapter-202","secret-buyer-chapter-100",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsecret-buyer-cover.jpg"]