[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-first-iron-rice-bowl-of-great-jin":3,"chapter-the-first-iron-rice-bowl-of-great-jin-the-first-iron-rice-bowl-of-great-jin-chapter-191":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The First Iron Rice Bowl of Great Jin",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},151877,261,"Chapter 191: Seven Dharma Robes","the-first-iron-rice-bowl-of-great-jin-chapter-191",191,"\u003Cp>\"No wonder the space here is a bit unstable—so they've set up a teleportation array!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi finally understood the reason for the spatial instability here. Seeing Tong Yao supporting Xia Yang as he stepped into the teleportation array, she also led Xia Xue and followed inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After entering the teleportation array, Tong Yao drew another talisman in the air. The next moment, Hua Changxi felt a dizzy spell, her vision filled with red light, unable to see anything clearly. When she could see again, she found they had appeared on a stone platform surrounded by magma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stone platform was very large, estimated to accommodate tens of thousands of people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond the stone platform was a surging, boiling, scorching hot sea of magma that stretched endlessly like an ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi looked around, thinking: The divine tree connects the Nine Nether and the human world. Were they teleported to the underground magma layer of the human world?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Tong Yao drew another rune in the air. Then, a root of the Fusang Divine Tree appeared out of thin air, transforming into a bridge that landed on the stone platform and rapidly extended far into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao, supporting Xia Yang, was the first to step onto the tree root and quickly walked toward the opposite end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi cautiously followed, warily looking around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had expected to walk for a long time, but unexpectedly, shortly after stepping onto the divine tree's root, they saw the coastline of the magma sea, which seemed like the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the four stepped onto the shore, the Fusang Divine Tree's root receded and disappeared at a visible speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi gazed at the magma sea before her, thinking that the magma layer connected to the Artifact Saint Palace was even deeper than that of the Lingguang Hall. Although Lingguang Hall was also linked to magma, the magma there was far less vast than this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to the Artifact Saint Palace's Earth Fire Vein base and sending Xia Yang and Xia Xue into a fire rock cave by the magma shore, Tong Yao's anxious heart finally settled completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time, I truly thank Fellow Daoist Hua for your assistance. Otherwise, not only the senior disciple, but also Xia Yang, Xia Xue, and I would have perished in the Tang Valley.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have no way to repay you. In the future, if there is ever anything you need of me, Fellow Daoist Hua, please don't hesitate to ask.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi indicated there was no need for such politeness: \"I happened to come across it. Although guarding the array eye is the responsibility of the four sacred lands, the leakage of demonic and monster energy concerns the safety of all humans in the mortal world. As a member of the human cultivators, it is only right that I do my part.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao cupped his fists: \"Fellow Daoist Hua, you are highly righteous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi smiled modestly and didn't continue the topic. Looking at the array platform in the center of the magma sea, she asked in confusion: \"Fellow Daoist Tong, I don't quite understand. Since there is a teleportation array that goes directly to the center of the array eye, why did Fellow Daoist Bai Li earlier take the risk of entering the Tang Valley from the Qianmen Fort side?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao thought of the petrified Bai Li Changfeng and his mood became somewhat somber: \"To be honest, Fellow Daoist Hua, before the Fusang Divine Tree manifested, we had not found this teleportation array at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had found this teleportation array while following the trail of the divine tree when it manifested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao paused and looked at Hua Changxi: \"The sudden manifestation of the Fusang Divine Tree must be related to you, Fellow Daoist?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he teleported to the center of the array eye, the Fusang Divine Tree had already disappeared. At that time, senior disciple and Xia Yang and Xia Xue were struggling in battle against the demon beast followers, and Fellow Daoist Hua was not there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi remained silent in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Tong Yao took her as tacit agreement. His gaze shifted, and he suddenly said: \"Fellow Daoist Hua, if you are not an heir of the Alchemy Saint Hall, you could consider the Artifact Saint Palace. If you are willing, I would recommend you as an elder of the Artifact Saint Palace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi was startled by his leap in topic and laughed: \"Fellow Daoist Tong is joking. I don't know how to refine artifacts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more Tong Yao thought about it, the more he felt his idea was good: \"The Artifact Saint Palace mainly focuses on artifact refining, but it's not that we don't practice other arts. Fellow Daoist Hua knows alchemy; your coming as the alchemy elder of the Artifact Saint Palace is just perfect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Tong Yao who was actively recruiting her, Hua Changxi found it somewhat amusing. She even evaded the responsibilities of the Alchemy Saint Hall, so how could she actively tie herself to the Artifact Saint Palace? \"I am used to being carefree...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao quickly interjected: \"The Artifact Saint Palace will not interfere with your daily life, Fellow Daoist. As long as you are willing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi directly cut him off: \"I am not willing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao: \"...Fellow Daoist, you don't have to refuse so quickly. You can go back and think it over. The Artifact Saint Palace, aside from other things, has plenty of spiritual artifacts.\" As he said this, he looked over the dharma robe on Hua Changxi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your dharma robe is quite badly damaged, probably beyond repair. Just so happens, I personally refined several sets of dharma robes recently. Wait here for a moment, I'll go get them for you to see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi did not stop him and let Tong Yao leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dharma robe she wore was given by the Seventh Prince Chu Junhao as tuition for attending his lecture. It had now been cut into shreds by spatial cracks, barely covering her body. If she went out wearing this and dirtied it a bit more, it would be purely beggar's clothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Tong Yao returned, holding seven sets of dharma robes in his hands: \"These are all female-style dharma robes I personally refined. Have a look, Fellow Daoist Hua, and see if you like them. If you do, I'll give them all to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi shook her head and laughed: \"Even among friends, there's no reason for free gifts. Didn't I previously give you several bottles of third-grade Fire Return Pills? Fellow Daoist, make an estimate and see how many dharma robes my pills can exchange for. Let's not take advantage of each other. Exchanging what each needs is the way to keep it lasting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Tong Yao's expression stiffened for a moment. He quickly gave an awkward smile: \"What Fellow Daoist Hua says is right. Premium pills are rare and hard to come by. These seven sets of dharma robes are all yours, Fellow Daoist Hua.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Hua Changxi take the dharma robes. Red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, purple—one set of each color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao introduced the robes: \"These seven dharma robes were refined by me based on the colors of the seven-colored strange fires in the Tang Valley. They are impervious to water and fire and can automatically adjust size to fit the body. The red, orange, yellow, and green robes can block spiritual power detection. For the cyan, blue, and purple ones, I used soul silkworm silk, so they can also block divine sense detection.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Hua Changxi fell silent for a moment, then took out over a dozen bottles of third-grade premium pills. Some were for raising cultivation, some for restoring spiritual power, and some for healing injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao glanced at Hua Changxi, didn’t stand on ceremony, and directly accepted the elixir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seven sets of dharma robes he had refined did indeed use many precious materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Fellow Daoist Hua, I like things clean and straightforward. The dharma robes I refine are a bit different from those other wide-sleeved, long-robed immortal-looking ones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi saw that and smiled: \"I really like this style of dharma robe.\" Arrow sleeves and a fitted waist—this style makes one look more dashing and capable when worn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao smiled: \"I’m glad you like them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi put away the dharma robes and looked at Tong Yao: \"Fellow Daoist Tong, if I ever want to refine some magical implements in the future, I may have to trouble you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao quickly said: \"Just say the word, fellow daoist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi didn’t stand on ceremony either: \"If Fellow Daoist Tong needs any elixirs, please feel free to ask.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This magma sea connected to the formation eye center of Tang Valley, and it must be a secret important place of the Artifact Saint Palace. Hua Changxi didn’t want to stay long, so she directly asked: \"I won’t disturb your recovery from injuries. How do I leave this place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao didn’t try to keep her, but quickly sent out a transmission message, summoned a male and a female disciple, told them to look after Xia Yang and Xia Xue, and then led Hua Changxi into a stone chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the stone chamber, there was also a formation platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll send Fellow Daoist Hua out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi nodded and followed Tong Yao onto the formation platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time during the teleportation, she didn’t feel any dizziness. In the blink of an eye, she saw dazzling sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Hua Changxi clearly saw the surrounding scene, her gaze flickered. It was actually the office headquarters of the Embroidered Uniform Guard in the southern city of the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>",1636,"2026-05-29T04:10:26.746Z","2026-06-01T04:29:08.487Z",1,"deepseek-v4-flash","7187a256fa77a3f410ee6786892c4fb8bff08e5c5c2375a05a53dd6d478ca016","the-first-iron-rice-bowl-of-great-jin-chapter-192","the-first-iron-rice-bowl-of-great-jin-chapter-190",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-first-iron-rice-bowl-of-great-jin-cover.jpg"]