[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten":3,"chapter-simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-39":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Simulated to Reality: I Once Looked Down Upon Ten Thousand Ages?",{"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},2347054,4587,"Chapter 39: Reflections in Water, Spiritual Energy Revives","simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-39",39,"\u003Cp>Yu Ke thought of the current situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only force a smile and say:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister Xie, you’re too polite—this is what I should have done. But since my Foundation Establishment failed, the spirit stones I borrowed from you will be hard to repay in the short term.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I hope you can grant me a little more time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing this, Xie Wanwan replied lightly, as if it were nothing:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Yu, they’re just a few spirit stones—nothing worth mentioning. Why put it on your mind? Pay me back when you can.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone was utterly indifferent—just a few spirit stones, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Yu Ke thought: Is this the charm of a wealthy woman?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m in love!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly felt Xie Sister looked like a celestial being descending from heaven, glowing with holy light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Xie family of Mingshan was a famously wealthy household in the Great Zhou Empire; their descendants wandered the Jianghu with great fortunes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among aristocratic heirs, most were second-generation rich, yet even among them, there was a world of difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke had nearly exhausted his entire family fortune, borrowing everywhere, just to barely gather the materials needed for Foundation Establishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Xie Wanwan showed no concern over such debts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Definitely a little rich girl!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then thank you, Sister!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Xie Wanwan wasn’t worried Yu Ke wouldn’t repay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke, though not of the Yu family’s direct line, was still listed in the clan genealogy, recognized as Yu blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yu family had been rooted in Luoshui for generations, with deep roots, numerous servants, and ancestors who had produced True Persons who dominated entire provinces—powerful indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would never default on a few spirit stones and lose face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Yu Ke had signed a written agreement; the sect itself would ensure justice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he truly refused to repay, would a few spirit stones be enough to settle it if it reached the Yu family?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Wanwan had known Yu Ke for three years and understood his character well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, she felt no worry, only smiled faintly and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Yu, you’re too courteous.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I need to go do my lessons. You keep… washing the dishes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said “washing the dishes” with a peculiar tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Xie Wanwan turned to leave, yet couldn’t resist turning back curiously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Yu, have you been taking some whitening elixir lately, or cultivated a special technique?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke, upon hearing this, looked utterly confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his reaction, Xie Wanwan understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Never mind. Brother Yu, you go on with your work.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had another thought unspoken, silently thinking:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Yu had become much paler and more handsome than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And compared to his old rigid, single-mindedly cultivative personality, he’d changed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t quite say what had changed, only that his eyes seemed much brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke listened intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bent slightly over the courtyard’s pond, gazing at his reflection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The water’s surface reflected blue sky and white clouds, white pear blossoms floating, and a young man’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not exceptionally handsome, but clearly refined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brows were open and calm, his eyes dark as starlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of his mouth curled slightly, as if carrying a faint smile, giving him a gentle, restrained aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke looked left and right, touching the hair at his temples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed… a bit paler than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His once stern and dull face now held a touch of vitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, one’s appearance reflects one’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sigh… trouble. I’ve gotten even more handsome.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of Yu Ke’s mouth couldn’t help but lift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The new neighbor in the west wing, the white-robed youth, walked over calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood beneath the pear tree, where blossoms clustered like brocade; he looked up at the clear blue sky and drifting clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his hand, he toyed with a colorful, lively bird, its feathers shimmering with spiritual energy as it fluttered its wings with spirit on his finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white-robed youth smiled lightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little bird, you’re so ugly—why gaze at your reflection in the pond?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I looked like that, I’d drown myself in the water.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke turned around sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white-robed youth walked past him calmly, saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The weather is nice today—perfect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he strolled away as if nothing had happened, leaving the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white-robed youth’s appearance was truly outstanding: his white robes whiter than snow, lips red, teeth white, his looks impeccable—a noble youth stepped straight from a painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke’s face darkened—he clearly meant something by that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He always felt this kid was deliberately picking on him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it because he glanced at that beautiful woman?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mount Zhongnan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Located in the south, hundreds of miles from the capital, remote and hard to reach, with steep mountains and difficult paths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once a place rarely visited, by winter it became utterly deserted, with no birds flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was years ago—now, things were different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the Great Qing Emperor personally designated the orthodox Daoist sect San Yi Jiao to establish a temple here, the Daoist monastery rose grandly, its incense smoke curling endlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The famed Lu brothers of the world also chose this place to retire; Lu Chen’s name spread far beyond the Yellow River’s banks, even reaching the northern winds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mount Zhongnan was no longer peaceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During every festival, pilgrims surged like clouds, endless streams; the mountain paths teemed with people, forming a winding, serpentine dragon snaking through the hills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountain stairways were packed, shoulders brushing, bustling with activity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Royal nobles arrived in palanquins, causing traffic to crawl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after nightfall, the mountain paths remained congested, lanterns blazing, illuminating the night sky of Mount Zhongnan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet all this unsettled Lu Yu—he was used to quietness. He gazed down at the brilliant lights below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t help but miss the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed: Simpler was better!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next spring, the Great Qing Emperor would personally visit Mount Zhongnan to pray for the realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response, the Ministry of Rites had issued an edict: from the first day of the New Year, Mount Zhongnan would be cleared of all outsiders, strictly forbidden to ensure the solemnity of the prayer ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news spread rapidly, causing countless commoners to flood the mountain before the New Year to burn incense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a time, Mount Zhongnan’s incense offerings reached their peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Incense smoke curled, voices rose in clamor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The incense in the main hall burned fiercely, like blazing firewood, still unceasing after half a month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many high officials from the capital abandoned famous temples like Bai Ma Temple and Qing Yun Guan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They endured long journeys, braved fatigue, crossing hundreds of miles, just to come to Mount Zhongnan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was now dusk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yu stood alone atop the peak, gazing down at the throngs below, sighing again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recalled his master—Liu Jinchan had been smiling constantly lately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Promoting San Yi Jiao was his duty, and lately he’d grown noticeably fatter, chuckling all the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever powerful figures from the capital came to visit, Master Liu Jinchan worried he’d fail to properly host them, so he’d summon Lu Yu to deal with these nobles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yu was deeply troubled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Lu Yu, his elder brother excelled at social interaction—but Lu Chen chose to see no one, devoting himself entirely to cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how exalted the rank, nothing could shake his resolve to pursue the martial Dao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Second Prince of Great Qing came personally, hoping to glimpse the true form of Lu Shaobao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was politely turned away by his elder brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, his elder brother had hidden inside the Living Dead Tomb deep in Mount Zhongnan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yu was going today to find his elder brother—not for worldly matters; he knew his brother hated hearing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He harbored a earth-shattering secret, eager to share it with his elder brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yu looked up at the heavens, where several night stars had already emerged, as if veiled energies were stirring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The heavens have changed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly uttered these three words, as if speaking to heaven and earth, each syllable bearing the weight of a thousand jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a white speck of light slowly appeared in Lu Yu’s palm, emitting a soft, mysterious glow, flickering faintly like a candle being lit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The spiritual energy recorded in ancient texts seems to have returned to the world,” said Lu Yu, facing the breeze blowing from Mount Zhongnan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1400,"2026-06-21T01:32:57.622Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","9fabe0a7a66a2b8997d3e2a98b35be375b2386beb6f5433c6835e50fb68d8b51","simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-40","simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-38",728,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsimulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-cover.jpg"]