[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body":3,"chapter-starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-163":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Starting with the Wasteland Sacred Body",{"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},2340970,4576,"Chapter 163: Nanlan Ruoxi","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-163",163,"\u003Cp>At this moment, in the main reception hall of the Lin clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young girl dressed in a long water-sleeve gown sat as serene as a maiden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her features were exquisitely refined, her face breathtakingly beautiful, her snow-white skin so delicate it seemed ready to burst into water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her figure was also superb, with graceful curves, her jet-black hair coiled into a bun, giving her an air of tranquil elegance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was Nanlan Ruoxi, the pride of the Nanlan family in this generation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nanlan Ruoxi was a famed heavenly prodigy of the Eastern Xuan Region, a goddess to countless men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At only sixteen, she had broken through to the Fifth Layer of True Spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Immortal Realm, this was nothing—indeed, it was quite poor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the laws of the mortal world were different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Tianxuan Continent, reaching the Fifth Layer of True Spirit at sixteen was an extraordinarily monstrous talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh, how fortunate that Lady Nanlan has time to visit our Lin clan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the main seat, a middle-aged man with a square face smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was Lin Zhen Tian, head of the Lin clan and Lin Feng’s father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle Lin, it’s been a long time.” Nanlan Ruoxi’s manners were polite and proper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though her status was exalted, as a pride of a reclusive family, her demeanor now was humble, devoid of any arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This pleased Lin Zhen Tian greatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could have imagined that the gravely wounded elder he had once saved was the patriarch of the Nanlan family?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this act had brought his son a fine bride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhen Tian chuckled happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his son was a waste, marrying Nanlan Ruoxi would still make him a lofty figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the entire Lin clan would soar to become a phoenix, rising to become a great family no one in the Eastern Xuan Region would dare provoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for breaking the engagement, Lin Zhen Tian had never even considered it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his view, the Nanlan family could never be ungrateful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Lin Zhen Tian was lost in his dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the door, Lin Feng and Zi Yan arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Feng’s eyes met Nanlan Ruoxi’s, and he could not help but reveal a flicker of awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nanlan Ruoxi was beautiful, her bearing elegant and serene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any man would fall in love at first sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Lin Feng was no exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thinking of his own worthless status, Lin Feng’s heart sank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not dream as wildly as Lin Zhen Tian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A toad still knows its place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For him to eat this swan’s meat? Impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lin Feng arrive, Lin Zhen Tian waved urgently: “You brat, come over and greet Lady Nanlan!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Feng’s expression was calm as he looked at Nanlan Ruoxi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nanlan Ruoxi’s beautiful eyes met Lin Feng’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Feng’s features were refined, his face resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he was a well-known waste, Nanlan Ruoxi showed no contempt or disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master Lin.” Nanlan Ruoxi gave a slight nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nanlan Ruoxi, what are you here for?” Lin Feng asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You brat, how dare you speak like that!” Lin Zhen Tian glared at Lin Feng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nanlan Ruoxi exhaled softly, her eyes filled with regret: “I’m sorry—I’ve come to break off our engagement. I am devoted solely to cultivation and have no thoughts of marriage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words plunged the hall into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every member of the Lin clan’s face darkened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhen Tian could not believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His dream shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So it’s true, Nanlan Ruoxi… you!” Lin Feng’s brows lifted, his fists clenched tight, nails digging deep into his palms, bringing searing pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Zi Yan’s expression was icy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ruoxi does not look down on Young Master Lin’s cultivation. It’s simply unsuitable. As for compensation, the Nanlan family will support the Lin clan—every resource you need will be provided.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nanlan Ruoxi’s tone was calm, neither haughty nor arrogant, brimming with apology and guilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Lin Feng could not help but shout: “Nanlan Ruoxi, you bitch! How do you dare shame the Lin clan like this!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Insolent!” Behind her, an old woman snapped, unleashing a Qi of the Void God realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura made Lin Zhen Tian’s heart tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His own cultivation was merely Flame God realm—he had not even reached the Ninth Step of the Path to Sainthood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Nanlan family’s servant alone surpassed him in cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With Lady’s noble status, she needn’t have gone through such trouble—just send someone to deliver one sentence and dismiss you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yet she chose to come personally to apologize, with sincere intent, and even offers you abundant resources!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And all you give in return is abuse? Truly, backward villages breed vile people!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old woman could not hold back her outburst.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was furious on Nanlan Ruoxi’s behalf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Liu Nainai, don’t say more. This matter is indeed Ruoxi’s fault. Young Master Lin has every right to curse.” Nanlan Ruoxi stopped her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ha, what sincerity? It’s merely disdain. Don’t worry—I, Lin Feng, am far too lowly to be worthy of you, you white swan.” Lin Feng sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The compensation resources will be delivered. I truly apologize.” Nanlan Ruoxi remained sincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Take the resources. The Lin clan doesn’t need them!” Lin Zhen Tian’s face darkened—his dream of the clan becoming a phoenix was utterly shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nanlan Ruoxi sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had no other choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You bitch, get out! I, Lin Feng, in three years… no, one year—just one year—I will personally climb to the Nanlan family and defeat you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Feng suddenly roared—he could not endure this humiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Nanlan Ruoxi had never uttered a single word of insult to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m sorry.” Nanlan Ruoxi bowed slightly, then turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at that moment, Zi Yan stepped in front of Nanlan Ruoxi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You…” Nanlan Ruoxi was puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Underestimating Young Master Lin—whether you or your Nanlan family—will pay the price!” Zi Yan’s voice was icy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nanlan Ruoxi glanced at Zi Yan, then left without another word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ahh… damn it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Feng, consumed by rage, bolted out of the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he refused to admit it, he had indeed once dreamed of marrying Nanlan Ruoxi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, who wouldn’t wish to wed such a heavenly prodigy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Feng’s mouth denied it, but his body was honest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that Nanlan Ruoxi had rejected him, she had shattered his final illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why Lin Feng was so humiliated and enraged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Feng did not know how long he ran, until he reached a lakeside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could not help but leap into the water, seeking calm, sinking straight to the lakebed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, he discovered a shimmering, mercury-like substance, multicolored and swirling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is this?” Lin Feng instinctively reached out and lightly touched it with his finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the entire multicolored substance surged into Lin Feng’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, he felt the universe, all living things, everything—flashing before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun and moon, stars shifting, all things changing, cosmic laws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like a second, yet also an entire lifetime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Lin Feng suddenly awoke, he was on the lakeshore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“World origin…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Feng did not know why, but he suddenly whispered those four words.\u003C\u002Fp>",1178,"2026-06-20T23:29:44.332Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","74b0fbbacd704acf5f7a041a2adf47758515b508fb3ec320dfc3b7529d33c75a","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-164","starting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-chapter-162",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-with-the-wasteland-sacred-body-cover.jpg"]