[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-star-martial-era-the-way-of-star-light-cultivati":3,"chapter-star-martial-era-the-way-of-star-light-cultivati-star-martial-era-the-way-of-star-light-cultivati-chapter-88":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation",{"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},959830,1254,"Chapter 88 - 88 84 Night Raid (Request for First Subscription, Request for Monthly Ticket)","star-martial-era-the-way-of-star-light-cultivati-chapter-88",88,"\u003Cp>88: Chapter 84: Night Raid (Request for First Subscription, Request for Monthly Ticket) 88: Chapter 84: Night Raid (Request for First Subscription, Request for Monthly Ticket) Xu Jin had returned to Xu’s Manor by the afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he made his way through the manor, uncles and brothers from the village approached him upon seeing his Star Patrol Guard attire, bombarding him with questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those with sharper eyes recognized the outfit as that of the Star Patrol Commander, and they exclaimed in amazement, proclaiming that someone remarkable had indeed come from Xu’s Manor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, they expressed their desire to congratulate Xu Dajiang on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin greeted each one of them, fulfilling his father Xu Dajiang’s wish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he passed through the gate, Xu Jin smelled the rich aroma of meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the kitchen, a large pot with a goose stewed over the golden-red flames, simmering slowly, the scent pervading the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight was mouthwatering, and Xu Jin couldn’t care less about the heat—he reached straight into the pot and grabbed a piece to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, footsteps sounded from behind him, likely his father Xu Dajiang approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Xu Jin could turn around, he heard Xu Dajiang’s voice, slightly tense, “May I ask which officer…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, it’s me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin spun around like a whirlwind and saw Xu Dajiang entering with a bundle of firewood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, his expression went from apprehension to irritation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He yanked out a piece of wood and swung it at Xu Jin, scolding, “You little rascal, you come back and don’t even make a sound?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You scared me; I thought it was someone from the government!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin had to duck and dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, it was Xu Jin who had to willingly endure a smack before his father was able to step down from his anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You brat, when did you join the Star Patrol Guard and become a government officer?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How come I didn’t know?” After the hit, Xu Dajiang wiped his hands and took extra care handling Xu Jin’s Star Patrol Guard uniform, as if afraid to damage it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, take a closer look,” Xu Jin said, puffing out his chest and pointing to his collar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On both the chest and collar were embroidered the character ‘Commander’ in varying sizes, denoting his status as the Star Patrol Commander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Xu Dajiang’s expression turned serious, “Commander?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Star Patrol Commander?” The next moment, he shot up, his face filled with anxiety, “You didn’t steal an official’s uniform to impress me, did you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Xu Jin couldn’t help but give a wry smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not enough accomplishment was a problem, and too much was also an issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, who would dare steal!” Xu Jin promptly displayed his commander’s badge, engraved with the name ‘Xu Jin’ on the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Xu Dajiang was overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paced back and forth, rubbing his hands together, his excitement beyond words, even becoming a bit incoherent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It truly is the Commander, the ancestors have blessed us, the ancestors have protected us, the ancestors have protected us, our family has produced an official!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin understood his father’s excitement; he was aware of the value that came with the role of Star Patrol Commander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dispatched to any county city, the post would be at least that of a County Magistrate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Translating it to a modern context, it would be the equivalent of a county police chief combined with a head of armed forces, fire, traffic, and other such agencies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, where is Jiang’er?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Has she not returned yet?” Xu Jin asked, pulling his father out of his ecstatic state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not yet, but she should soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’s been working at Philanthropist Zhao’s last month, usually returning in the afternoon,” replied Xu Dajiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Were there people last month who went to work and then returned?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, from our manor, it started two months ago, and there are as many as eight people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’re all waiting to return now,” explained Xu Dajiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Xu Jin felt somewhat relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this had been ongoing for several months, it was more reassuring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Dajiang was pleased, so Xu Jin opened a jar of wine and, with just peanuts to accompany their drink, father and son enjoyed their sips and waited for Jiang’er’s return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as time passed, an hour and a half went by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Dajiang had gone to the village entrance several times to look around but saw no one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could the rain have delayed them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Dajiang became restless, “I’ll go ask the other families.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A quarter-hour later, Xu Dajiang returned, a touch of nervousness on his old face, “Not a single one has come back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe the rain delayed them on the road.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day was nearly dark; in another half an hour, the county city would close its gates—it was unlikely they hadn’t returned yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rain was persistent, but not heavy; it shouldn’t have affected the journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, I’ll go meet them halfway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I don’t find them on the way, I’ll go to Zhao’s Mansion in the county city to inquire and come back tomorrow,” Xu Jin said as he stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s good,” Xu Dajiang replied, his worry for Xu Jiang apparent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, get ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I plan to have you and Jiang’er move into the city, and next year, I’ll have Jiang’er start her cultivation at Star Pointing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that I’m serving in the Star Patrol Guard, tasked with chasing thieves and bandits, it’s not very safe for you to stay here alone,” Xu Jin said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Dajiang didn’t seem inclined to move, but the mention of safety made him hesitant, “It’s just the expenses of living in the county city…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, as the Star Patrol Commander, my monthly salary is fifty taels of silver.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Xu Jin took the umbrella and headed out the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Xu Jin’s retreating figure, Xu Dajiang stood for a long time before revealing a complex smile, “This son of mine, he really has made something of himself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A monthly salary of fifty taels; it would take me two hard years to save up that much…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rainy weather was gloomy; Xu Jin quickened his pace, heading straight for the county city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, he barely saw any travelers, let alone groups or the workers from Xu’s Manor, and certainly no sign of his sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something felt off to Xu Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He made it into the city before the gates closed, then inquired about the direction and made a beeline for Zhao Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The good-hearted owner of Zhao Mansion was named Zhao Bo, who had been in business for many years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His family owned numerous properties both inside and outside the county city, and as the wealthiest and most benevolent man in Jinshan County, he had an excellent reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin knocked on the door, and the doorman who answered, upon recognizing Xu Jin’s Star Patrol Guard Commander uniform, quickly paid his respects, “This is Zhao Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>May I know what matter brings the esteemed officer here?”\u003C\u002Fp>",1181,"2026-06-03T07:35:47.820Z",1,"novelbin.me","d7c68c45faed5cbb32fd9bbe1696b912dd8773a9de704b67f6290d8ba1f42f6e","star-martial-era-the-way-of-star-light-cultivati-chapter-89","star-martial-era-the-way-of-star-light-cultivati-chapter-87",1647,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstar-martial-era-the-way-of-star-light-cultivati-cover.jpg"]