[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-grain-of-mountains-and-rivers":3,"chapter-the-grain-of-mountains-and-rivers-the-grain-of-mountains-and-rivers-chapter-208":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Mountains and Rivers of the Imperial Granary",{"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},2231624,4184,"Chapter 208","the-grain-of-mountains-and-rivers-chapter-208",208,"\u003Cp>When Lu Xingzhou and his apprentice were staying in the little Bai Mao’s ice hut that night, Ye Tinglan’s spiritual sense swept over them once during the night, and again at dawn when they woke up to explore the small secret realm. Seeing that everything was normal, she then focused on exploring the matter of the dragon bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the time Lu Xingzhou met Long Qinghuang, turned back to Hanlan City, and returned to the glacier, very little time had passed. How could Ye Tinglan have imagined that in the mere two hours she hadn't been paying attention, Lu Xingzhou could have had such a deep entanglement with the Demon Emperor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And her own exploration of the dragon bones had also encountered a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The so-called successful bidders were, of course, the people from her own Heavenly Jade Sacred Land, and the dragon bone fragments were currently in their hands. When the Hanlan Sect went to search the location where the original owner had discovered the fragments, the bidders from the Heavenly Jade Sacred Land were lurking nearby, knowing that the Hanlan Sect had come up empty-handed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was easy to deduce that if ancient dragon bones truly existed, they would most likely only be in the central area of the glacier, and for some reason, they were about to be exposed above the ice surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Jade Sacred Land organized manpower to set up various defenses in the center of the glacier, mainly to guard against the inevitable arrival of the Demon Emperor. After Ye Tinglan arrived, she personally took over the baton of command and began to explore the ice layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exploring for an entire night, they also came up empty-handed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice layer in the center of the glacier was extremely solid, and the efficiency of digging downward was very low. Choosing several directions to dig simultaneously, only a few feet had been excavated after a night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was not right to have found nothing after several feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the fragments were all scattered outside, the dragon bones would definitely not be buried very deep. Logically, even without digging, parts of them should have been exposed on the ice surface; how could they have found nothing after digging several feet?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The situation is a bit wrong,\" Ye Tinglan said. \"Pause the excavation, recover your states, hide and set up an ambush, and put all your effort into setting traps for the Demon Emperor. I’m going to find someone to consult with.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavenly Jade Sacred Land Elder: \"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You need to find someone to consult with just to dig for something?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sect Master, someone has crossed the ice and is approaching the center.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Demon Emperor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...It seems to be someone from the Yama Hall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Tinglan scanned with her spiritual sense and frowned slightly: \"Eastern Ghost Emperor Ji Wenchuan, what is he doing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since they have a death wish, let him be the first to suffer the traps meant for the Demon Emperor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait.\" Ye Tinglan rubbed her head: \"Go forward and negotiate, ask him what he is doing. If it’s just for the dragon bones, tell him that I am personally here, and persuade him to turn back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people of the Heavenly Jade Sacred Land were stunned: \"Why? Such a good opportunity to weaken the Yama Hall by an arm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it was because it was said that Ji Wenchuan had the best relationship with the Judge, so at the very least, she had to give Lu Xingzhou some face. Ye Tinglan didn't explain clearly, only saying: \"Just do as I say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm here to deliver a letter!\" As it turned out, before the negotiators could even reach him, Ji Wenchuan’s voice could be heard from far away: \"I know the Heavenly Jade Sacred Land is setting an ambush here, don't try to sneak attack me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He actually knew the Heavenly Jade Sacred Land was setting an ambush... The people of the Heavenly Jade Sacred Land looked at each other in dismay, and an Elder appeared and stepped forward: \"What letter is Mr. Ji delivering?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone entrusted me to send a letter to his mentor, saying that if she keeps obsessing over the dragon bones, he will take her veil and auction it off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone turned their heads in unison to look at Ye Tinglan. Ye Tinglan’s face turned from blue to red, and she went to see Ji Wenchuan personally: \"What else did he say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Wenchuan stared blankly at Ye Tinglan, as if he had seen a ghost: \"You are his mentor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what if I am?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was wondering how that kid could be so happy that he didn't miss the Yama Hall; so he had a substitute!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person looked almost exactly like a mature version of the Yama King; where did Lu Xingzhou find her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As one of the few people in the world who knew the true appearance of the Yama King, Ji Wenchuan was cautious and even ingratiating in his tone, saying carefully: \"He said that it is highly likely the dragon bones do not exist, although he doesn't know where the fragments came from either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Tinglan was stunned: \"How does he know about the dragon bones, and why does he know so deeply? Isn't he just thousands of miles away on an outer-rim herb-gathering trial? It’s only been two hours since I last saw him, what happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was too outrageous; it was like a student in a village school inexplicably knowing about the secret imperial court discussions from this morning, and he even summoned a general from an enemy country to help deliver a letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Wenchuan said: \"If it's him, nothing strange is strange. Hmm... since you are his mentor, I suggest you lay everything out clearly with him. Don't treat him like an ordinary disciple; it's a waste of talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Tinglan said irritably: \"I lay things out clearly with him? Do you know who I am?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Wenchuan said: \"That's obviously the person he is pursuing. Otherwise, would he just go around taking people as mentors?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Wenchuan had been led astray by Lu Xingzhou's thinking; \"the Mr. is mixed up with the Heavenly Jade Sacred Land,\" so he never dared to imagine that this was the Heavenly Jade Sacred Master herself. The Elder of the Heavenly Jade Sacred Land next to him was stunned, his mouth hanging open for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you people in the Yama Hall know what you are saying!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm dead. But the expected rage from the Sacred Master did not happen; Ye Tinglan only had a livid face: \"I have long heard that Ji Wenchuan speaks without thinking, and today I know it to be true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems I have learned something incredible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Wenchuan didn't talk nonsense either, saying directly: \"I read the letter, it just says there's a problem with the dragon bones and asks you to meet him for a talk, nothing special. Anyway, I've delivered the message, so I'm leaving now. Whether you go or not is up to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he cupped his hands and drifted away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Tinglan watched Ji Wenchuan disappear with a livid face, and glancing at the Elder beside her who was looking at his nose and heart, she ground her silver teeth: \"What kind of expression is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder: \"Ah? This subordinate has no expression. That, the demonic cultist is just spouting nonsense, Sect Master, don't let it upset you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you are so loyal, why didn't you beat him up just now? Ye Tinglan was so angry her chest heaved, and with a \"whoosh,\" she disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Elder wiped away cold sweat; was this the legendary shyness?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Tinglan appeared above Lu Xingzhou like a lightning bolt, raising a void palm, wanting to slap down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only when she was about to slap that she remembered it was Ji Wenchuan spouting nonsense, which didn't mean Lu Xingzhou had said so, so she couldn't blame him. After thinking for a few seconds, the void palm suddenly turned direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Wenchuan, who was hiding on the side watching the show, was suddenly slapped into the ground, his heart filled with shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you sure this is a First-Grade Mr.?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have also broken through to the First Grade, how could I not even withstand one of her moves!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou, what kind of woman are you hitting on! Ji Wenchuan broke out in a cold sweat and ran away instantly, leaving behind a lifelike human-shaped pit on the ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Tinglan was beating someone up, and Lu Xingzhou noticed it, hurriedly shouting: \"Mr., that's my friend!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know that's your friend, precisely because that's your friend!\" Ye Tinglan landed on the ground in anger: \"What kind of fox friends and dog companions are you making!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I've known him for several years longer than I've known you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With that tone, are you dissatisfied with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I not be dissatisfied?\" Lu Xingzhou said angrily: \"Mr. claimed to be taking me and Anuo on a trial, but in reality, it was for the dragon bones. Have you ever thought that if the dragon bones appear, the situation will change drastically, and it would be very dangerous for me and Anuo here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Tinglan was stunned, her voice dropping by seventy or eighty percent: \"I originally thought that the glacier is so big, and you are only on the periphery, so the matters over there wouldn't have anything to do with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is the theory... Lu Xingzhou didn't know what kind of shitty luck he had; in such a large place, being so far on the periphery, how could he run into the Demon Emperor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still said angrily: \"That would also greatly increase the accidents. What if the Demon Race invades on a large scale and sweeps through the glacier?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I would transfer you away at the first opportunity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It would be too late. By the time you transfer us, the grass on our graves would be three feet high.\" Lu Xingzhou said irritably: \"Do you know who we just ran into?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Tinglan was silent for a moment, then whispered: \"The Demon Emperor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou was stunned, his anger even dissipating by quite a bit: \"You've become smart?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you can know about the dragon bones and be involved so deeply, and see me angry, it must involve a dangerous situation.\" Ye Tinglan pursed her lips and whispered: \"Sorry, it was my lack of consideration. But your... your luck is truly hard to describe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since she had apologized, Lu Xingzhou wouldn't stay angry, turning to say: \"You've been here for a night, haven't you also not seen any experts from the Tianshuang Kingdom?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Tinglan was also immediately awakened to the problem when he said this: \"Hmm, I haven't.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then notify the Heavenly Jade Sacred Land to transfer immediately. What you need to do now is not search for dragon bones, but use your ability to fight and search for the Tianshuang Kingdom experts who are deliberately hiding. If there really are dragon bones, they will only be there! After finding them, hide and observe. If nothing goes wrong, the Demon Race will fight them first. After all, the Demon Emperor is determined to get this, while you and I don't have such a strong need. The initiative is in our hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Tinglan's expression became a bit strange: \"You... have analyzed these things with the Demon Race?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what? The Tianshuang Kingdom is not just pitting the Demon Race, but also you! Isn't it good to let them fight until their dog brains come out?\" Lu Xingzhou said indignantly: \"Stupid woman, you've angered me to death. You pitted me into a dangerous situation, and I still have to worry about you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1981,"2026-06-18T01:46:10.354Z","2026-06-18T03:18:02.290Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","789c56507ef58cc132bd245069dee069aacb0142bc94aecd11617a12b2ce5552","the-grain-of-mountains-and-rivers-chapter-209","the-grain-of-mountains-and-rivers-chapter-207",325,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmountains-and-rivers-of-the-imperial-granary-cover.jpg"]