[{"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-400":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},152086,261,"Chapter 400: Just a Joke","the-first-iron-rice-bowl-of-great-jin-chapter-400",400,"\u003Cp>Since the Lingguang Hall revealed itself to the world, the identity of the Hall Master has always been a focus of investigation and discussion among all parties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, because the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall has appeared in public so rarely, all parties know very little about them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, after the ghost cultivator was burned, the identity of the Lingguang Hall Master finally has a clear direction—pointing to the Fire Lotus Fairy of the Five Finger Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, various factions sent people to the Five Finger Mountain to investigate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While most people's attention was still focused on the Five Finger Mountain, a rumor suddenly spread quietly in the capital, claiming that Hua Changxi from the Danyuan Peak of the Medical Affairs Bureau was actually the Fire Lotus Fairy, the Lingguang Hall Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The evidence was that Hua Changxi had a lifelike fire lotus between her eyebrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once this rumor came out, it was like poking a hornet's nest—it grew more intense, causing all sides to compete in investigating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after Hua Changxi learned of the rumor from Yunyou, Yiniantong began vibrating nonstop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Zhenzhen: \"Changxi, it's all over that you are the Lingguang Hall Master. Are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Minghe (father): \"Jiuniang, there's a rumor everywhere that you are the Lingguang Hall Master. Is this true?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Fu (Danyuan Peak): \"Master, now there are rumors everywhere that you are the Lingguang Hall Master, and many people have come to Danyuan Peak asking why you haven't appeared all these years. Jia Lu and the other four and I have said that you are in seclusion breaking through your cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pucao (Shennong Hall): \"Jiuniang, recently many people have come to the pharmacy inquiring about you, and they mentioned the Three Forks Herb Valley in their words. A Niu returned to the Herb Valley once and found that it is now under the control of the Demon Suppression Army, and Old You and the other four have disappeared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Ran (Five Finger Mountain): \"Fairy, in the last month or so, many people have come to the Five Finger Mountain inquiring about you. Some forces wanted to take the opportunity to create chaos, but the Dong'an Prince's Mansion stepped in to stop them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After seeing these messages, Hua Changxi realized that the rumor about her had already spread everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't even have enough time for cultivation, and people are gossiping everywhere—they are too idle!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi rubbed her throbbing head. She had tried hard to hide her identity, but too many unexpected events caused her to inevitably reveal some information about her identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the rumor, Hua Changxi couldn't be bothered to dwell on it. Mainly, there was very little she could do about it. She couldn't step forward to deny it, nor did she want to admit it. She could only leave it to fate and let people guess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After replying to a few messages, Hua Changxi stopped caring about the rumor and continued setting up the teleportation array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four Seas Nine Towers private room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think Changxi will reply?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Zhenzhen looked uncertainly at Tong Yao and Jing Liao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao and Jing Liao exchanged a glance, also unsure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of every ten messages they sent to Hua Changxi, nine would go unanswered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Buzz~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yiniantong vibrated. Yan Zhenzhen quickly picked it up and looked: \"It's Changxi. She replied.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading the reply, Yan Zhenzhen fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Tong Yao and Jing Liao both asked eagerly: \"What did Changxi reply?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Zhenzhen looked at the two, expressionless, and read out Hua Changxi's reply: \"When rumors run rampant, it is the time to prove whether a person possesses wisdom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao and Jing Liao listened and also fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Zhenzhen said speechlessly: \"What kind of reply is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Liao said: \"That is her reply.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Zhenzhen and Tong Yao both understood what Jing Liao meant. In fact, the three of them already had an answer in their hearts regarding Hua Changxi's identity; they just wanted to confirm it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of silence, Yan Zhenzhen asked again: \"Do you think Changxi will step forward to deny it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao: \"Changxi's reply actually makes a lot of sense. Dealing with rumors truly tests a person's wisdom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Zhenzhen: \"Just let the rumors spread unchecked?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Liao: \"Even if Changxi stood up now and said she isn't, most people might not believe it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Zhenzhen frowned: \"Where did this rumor come from? Is someone fanning the flames behind it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Tong Yao said with a mix of amusement and exasperation: \"There really is no conspiracy or scheme behind this. The person who spread the rumor is not someone with ulterior motives. The source of the rumor is just some people's jokes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Zhenzhen: \"What kind of person would make such a joke?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao sighed: \"The handymen of the Medical Affairs Bureau's Service Hall—those who have seen Changxi and heard her lectures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never hidden the vivid red lotus totem between her brows, which looked like a blooming flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn't know who the master of Lingguang Hall was, and they had never interacted with the Fire Lotus Immortal, but they had seen the vivid red lotus totem. The servants talked among themselves, and as the rumors spread, Changxi became linked to the Fire Lotus Immortal and the master of Lingguang Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Zhenzhen and Jing Le were at a loss for how to react when they learned that this was how the rumors had started.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuanfu Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible, there's no way my Ninth Girl is the master of Lingguang Hall. She doesn't have that kind of ability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's just a young lady. Managing and keeping Danyuan Peak in order is already the limit of her capabilities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The master of Lingguang Hall is a great figure who commands tens of thousands of Vermilion Bird soldiers. How could my Ninth Girl know anything about leading troops into battle?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the courtyard assigned to the Hua family, facing Qin Feng, Dingyuan Earl, and the elders of the Hua clan who had personally come to inquire, Old Master Hua vehemently denied that Hua Changxi was the master of Lingguang Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other members of the Hua family echoed him, all thinking it was a huge joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng carefully observed the Hua family's reactions and said with a smile, \"Don't be nervous. There are all kinds of rumors flying around outside. I just came to ask casually.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That junior Hua Changxi is not doing her duty. You've been in Xuanfu Mansion for over ten years, and she hasn't come to see you even once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Hua Minghe quickly said, \"It's not that our Ninth Girl doesn't come to see us. She's encountered problems with her cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Shi took over and said, \"Ninth Girl told us that ever since she reached the late Nascent Soul stage, she has been unable to open the Spirit Platform. She's been in seclusion all these years trying to break through.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng gave a noncommittal smile and then looked at Dingyuan Earl: \"I heard that the ancestral totem of the Hua clan is a lotus?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dingyuan Earl nodded: \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng: \"How many people in the Hua clan have undergone ancestral awakening?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Dingyuan Earl looked at the Hua family, his eyes showing obvious envy: \"Brother Bin's entire family has awakened. Less than ten percent of the clan has awakened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Qin Feng raised his eyebrows. The Hua family truly had deep fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, Qin Feng didn't ask any more questions. He exchanged a few pleasantries with the Hua family and prepared to leave. Before leaving, he looked at Yao Shi and said something meaningful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if Hua Changxi is not the Fire Lotus Immortal, her twin sister Hua Changxin is the genuine Blue Lotus Immortal. Madam, you are truly blessed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hua family knew very little about Hua Changxin. This was the first time a major figure had voluntarily disclosed information about Hua Changxin to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Shi asked excitedly, \"General, is our Tenth Girl doing well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng smiled: \"I think it won't be long before you can see your daughter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Kunlun Secret Realm, the conflict between the human and demon races has already reached its conclusion. Soon, the people in the secret realm will be able to come out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Qin Feng left, only the Hua family, Dingyuan Earl, and a few elders of the Hua clan remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was somewhat silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Second Uncle Hua couldn't hold back any longer. He looked at Old Master Hua and the couple Hua Minghe and Yao Shi for confirmation: \"Father, Big Brother, Sister-in-law, Ninth Girl definitely isn't the master of Lingguang Hall, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Master Hua and the eldest couple exchanged glances, but none of them responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the three remained silent, Old Madam Hua made the final call: \"Unless Ninth Girl comes back and tells us herself that she is the master of Lingguang Hall, even if the King of Heaven came, she isn't.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1513,"2026-05-29T04:10:48.594Z","2026-06-01T04:29:08.487Z",1,"deepseek-v4-flash","6f3ea585acaebb2036878d07b5dd7ae772c1cfb9f22553eff8aab6c0724f33ac","the-first-iron-rice-bowl-of-great-jin-chapter-401","the-first-iron-rice-bowl-of-great-jin-chapter-399",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-first-iron-rice-bowl-of-great-jin-cover.jpg"]