[{"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-545":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},152231,261,"Chapter 545: Peach Blossom Spring","the-first-iron-rice-bowl-of-great-jin-chapter-545",545,"\u003Cp>Hua Changxi led the Soul Turtle and cautiously advanced deeper into the island bit by bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soul power on the island was so dense it nearly formed a tangible mist, and the air was filled with a refreshing fragrance of grass, wood, and flowers; just being there made one feel that their spirit was being nourished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground beneath his feet was soft and springy, and strands of pure soul power slowly seeped into his body through his soles, silently strengthening his soul body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As far as the eye could see, soul plants of various types and colors grew in staggered layers upon layers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, they seemed neglected, giving these soul plants an especially messy appearance, like weeds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this desolate scene, Hua Changxi's heart beat faster—this was another sign that the island had no owner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the man and the turtle arrived at a forest of soul power fruit trees. Both were momentarily breathless at the sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Covering the mountains and plains were sturdy, ancient soul power fruit trees, their branches covered with splendid blossoms and heavy clusters of fruit bending the twigs, like countless translucent white jade lanterns radiating a warm and holy glow in the faint light of the soul mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soul power fruit trees, as the name implies, absorb and refine soul power, then produce soul power fruits—a type of soul wood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soul power contained in soul fruits is gentle and pure, making them an excellent item for strengthening the soul body and replenishing soul power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among soul woods, soul power fruit trees are not a rare variety; they are a common, ordinary type.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the soul power fruit trees before him were special—their age was extremely high!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the abundant soul power fruit forest, the Soul Turtle jumped with joy, then scurried on its four short legs and rushed into the forest eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Soul Turtle ran under a tree, opened its mouth wide, sucked, and a soul power fruit was drawn into its mouth, then it started chewing noisily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One fruit didn't seem satisfying, so the Soul Turtle grew a bit larger. This time, with a single suck of its mouth, it could draw in dozens of soul power fruits, its mouth dripping with juice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi raised an eyebrow at the sight but didn't stop it; instead, she cautiously observed the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the forest, only the sound of the Soul Turtle eating could be heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, seeing no unusual movements, Hua Changxi extended her divine sense to probe the surroundings while walking into the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rich fruity fragrance filled her nostrils, and she couldn't help but salivate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soul power fruit on the trees were pure white like jade, with a smooth and delicate surface, as if meticulously carved from the finest mutton-fat jade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the translucent skin, one could faintly see the thick, milk-like soul power pulp flowing inside. Every slight shake revealed the vast life force it contained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi used her divine sense to count: this fruit forest had a total of 3,600 soul fruit trees, arranged in distinct front and back rows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The front 1,200 trees had slightly slender branches and leaves; the white jade fruits they bore were small but exquisitely delicate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Realm: Nascent Soul 99.99 billion\u002F100 billion; Divine Sense: 6 billion points]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To determine the soul power contained in the soul fruit, Hua Changxi picked one and ate it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Realm: Nascent Soul 99.99 billion\u002F100 billion; Divine Sense: 6.001 billion points]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, eating one increases soul power by one million points!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She continued deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle 1,200 trees had sturdier trunks, and layers of soul flowers clustered around sweet, firm fruits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Hua Changxi ate one, [Realm: Nascent Soul 99.99 billion\u002F100 billion; Divine Sense: 6.011 billion points]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eating one increases soul power by ten million!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She continued deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final 1,200 trees were even more extraordinary—natural soul patterns grew on their skin, radiating soul light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Realm: Nascent Soul 99.99 billion\u002F1 billion; Divine Sense: 6.111 billion points]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good heavens, eating one can increase soul power by one hundred million!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After three soul power fruits, Hua Changxi's heart pounded fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This island was extraordinary!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi tried to calm her urgent desire to take possession of this island and returned to the edge of the fruit forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as I went out, my eyelids kept twitching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a short while, the Soul Turtle had eaten all the Soul Force Fruits from the six Soul Force Fruit Trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Turtle, stop eating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi called the Soul Turtle over, her expression somewhat complicated. She knew the Soul Turtle could eat, but hadn't expected it to be this voracious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each fruit tree bore at least several thousand fruits. From six trees, the Soul Turtle had consumed at least twenty to thirty thousand fruits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being able to devour so much soul force in one go also indirectly proved that the Soul Turtle's strength had at least reached the Lingtai Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Soul Turtle looked as if it hadn't had enough: \"Master, I'm still not full.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi: \"...Could it be that your parents found you annoying and deliberately lost you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Soul Turtle's small eyes bulged: \"Master, how did you know my parents found me annoying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi gave a dry, insincere laugh, said nothing more, and turned to cross the orchard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Soul Turtle quickly followed, but after crawling for a bit, it found it too tiring. It shook itself and shrank to the size of a palm, then leaped directly onto Hua Changxi's shoulder and lay there motionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi turned her head and glanced sideways at the Soul Turtle: \"Is that a transformation technique you're using?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Soul Turtle gently shook its head: \"No, that's our River-Crossing Soul Turtle clan's inherited divine ability, called Size As You Wish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing it was the Soul Turtle clan's innate inheritance, Hua Changxi didn't ask further, only said curiously: \"River-Crossing Soul Turtle? Why does your tribe have such a name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Soul Turtle shook its head, with obvious disdain: \"Master, why are you so stupid? Of course it's because our clan has lived in the Soul River for generations, ferrying creatures—we are the ferry messengers on the Soul River.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi raised an eyebrow and said in surprise: \"Doesn't that mean your clan is in charge of transportation on the Soul River?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Soul Turtle raised its chin proudly: \"Of course. On the Soul River, all living beings show our River-Crossing Soul Turtle clan some respect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way afterward, Hua Changxi was no longer so tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had barged in so openly and caused quite a commotion, yet no living creature had appeared. Perhaps this really was an island without an owner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passing through the outer Soul Force Fruit Forest, the scene before them suddenly opened up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What met their eyes was a sea of Soul Flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The petals of the Soul Flowers were as translucent as crystal, and the stamens emitted tiny specks of soul force light. They swayed gently in the breeze, releasing an exotic fragrance that calmed the mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the flower sea, one could see swarms of Soul Bees with soul force runes on their wings busily weaving among the Soul Flowers, extracting essence from the stamens. Their tails gathered a faint honey glow as they diligently collected nectar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hives built by the Soul Bees were nestled in the crevices of old trees not far from the flower sea. The hives were amber-colored throughout, with neat and orderly openings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi led the Soul Turtle through the flower sea without disturbing the Soul Bees and quickly arrived at the old tree grove.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, so many hives.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Soul Turtle started drooling again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi was also shocked by the dense hives on the old trees. Being close, she could see the inside of the hives filled with thick, rich Soul Honey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The honey was translucent and viscous, emitting a rich, sweet fragrance. Just smelling it made one's soul feel wrapped in warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was undoubtedly a rare treasure for nourishing the soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Soul Turtle eager to act, Hua Changxi quickly led it away from the old tree grove.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they dared to touch the hives, they would definitely be attacked by the Soul Bees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although those Soul Bees didn't seem very strong, there were just too many of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, she wasn't sure if there might be powerful Soul Bees on the island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was better not to act rashly until they had finished exploring the island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After passing through the old tree grove, what came into view were rows of silvery-white mulberry trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the thick leaves of the mulberry trees, countless Soul Silkworms were greedily munching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silkworms' bodies were lustrous like jade, continuously spitting out strands of silver silk. The silk was fine yet tough, shimmering with a hazy moonlit luster, swaying delicately in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of treasure island is this?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi felt that the entire island was littered with soul power resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi also did not disturb the soul silkworms and continued deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a crisp and pleasant ding-dong sound reached his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passing through a curtain of hanging soul vines, a clear-bottomed soul spring suddenly appeared before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spring eye bubbled and surged with clear spring water, a thin white halo floating on the surface, and translucent soul jade gravel lining the bottom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spring water was rich and mellow in soul power, and the misty vapor brushing against his face instantly soothed the restlessness of his spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gurgle~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soul turtle had somehow already jumped down from Hua Changxi's shoulder and sidled up to the spring. It stretched out its head, carefully lapped up a mouthful of spring water, then comfortably narrowed its eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, it went on to a second lap, a third lap...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Hua Changxi ignored it and instead looked toward the center of the soul island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the center of the soul island, a towering soul tree rose straight from the ground, its trunk vigorous and thick, its bark texture ancient and profound; every leaf seemed carved from the finest white jade, shimmering with a faint radiance under the faint light filtering through the soul mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at everything on the soul island, Hua Changxi felt moved in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire soul island was lush with plants and trees, a spiritual spring gurgling, bees dancing and silkworms dwelling, all living things coexisting and depending on each other—everywhere flourishing with spiritual energy, like a peaceful haven secluded within the world.\u003C\u002Fp>",1765,"2026-05-29T04:11:04.856Z","2026-06-01T04:29:08.487Z",1,"deepseek-v4-flash","294a875b4ec08066f068aed29fbf1950b462e7279da2dd2278c1c61632fe6471","the-first-iron-rice-bowl-of-great-jin-chapter-546","the-first-iron-rice-bowl-of-great-jin-chapter-544",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-first-iron-rice-bowl-of-great-jin-cover.jpg"]