[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl":3,"chapter-the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-191":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Great Jin's Most Iron Rice Bowl",{"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},1896965,2531,"Chapter 191: Seven Sets of Ceremonial Robes","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-191",191,"\u003Cp>\"No wonder the space here is somewhat unstable; it turns out a teleportation array was set up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi finally understood the reason for the spatial instability here. Seeing Tong Yao supporting Xia Yang as he walked into the teleportation array, she followed with Xia Xue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After entering the teleportation array, Tong Yao drew another talisman in midair. The next moment, Hua Changxi felt a wave of dizziness; her vision filled with red light, rendering everything invisible. 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 vast, estimated to hold tens of thousands of people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond the platform lay a surging, boiling, intensely hot sea of magma, as vast and boundless as an ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi looked around, thinking to herself: The Divine Wood connects the Nine Netherworlds and the mortal realm; have they been teleported to the underground magma layer of the mortal world?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Tong Yao drew another rune in midair. Immediately, a root of the Fusang Divine Wood materialized out of thin air, transforming into a bridge laid across the stone platform and rapidly extending toward the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao, supporting Xia Yang, stepped onto the tree root first and walked quickly toward the opposite side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi followed cautiously, carefully scanning her surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had expected a long journey, but shortly after stepping onto the Divine Wood root, they saw the shoreline of the magma sea stretching like a horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the four of them stepped ashore, the Fusang Divine Wood root retreated and vanished at a speed visible to the naked eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing at the magma sea before her, Hua Changxi thought that the magma layer connected to the Artifact Saint Palace was even deeper than the one near the Lingguang Hall. Although Lingguang Hall was also connected to magma, it was nowhere near as vast as this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having returned to the Earth Fire Vein base of the Artifact Saint Palace and delivered Xia Yang and Xia Xue to a fire-rock cave by the magma shore, the heart hanging in Tong Yao's throat finally settled back into his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time, I truly must thank Daoist Hua for your assistance. Otherwise, not only would my Eldest Senior Brother have perished, but Xia Yang, Xia Xue, and I would also have met our end in Tang Gu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have no way to repay you. In the future, whenever you need my help, Daoist Hua, please do not hesitate to ask.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi indicated that such courtesy was unnecessary: \"I simply happened to encounter the situation. Although guarding the array eye is the duty of the Four Great Sacred Lands, the leakage of demonic qi concerns the safety of all humans in the mortal realm. As a member of the human cultivators, I ought to contribute my share.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao clasped his fists: \"Daoist Hua possesses great righteousness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi smiled modestly and did not continue on that topic. Looking at the array platform in the center of the magma sea, she asked puzzledly, \"Daoist Tong, I am somewhat confused. Since there is a teleportation array that leads directly to the center of the array eye, why did Daoist Baili previously risk entering Tang Gu from Qianmen Fortress?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of the petrified Baili Changfeng, Tong Yao's mood sank slightly: \"To be honest with Daoist Hua, before the Fusang Divine Wood appeared, we never found this teleportation array.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had discovered this teleportation array by following the traces of the Divine Wood when it manifested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao paused, then looked at Hua Changxi: \"The sudden manifestation of the Fusang Divine Wood must be related to you, correct?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he used the teleportation array to enter the center of the array eye, the Fusang Divine Wood had already vanished. At that time, his Eldest Senior Brother, along with Xia Yang and Xia Xue, were struggling in battle against the demonic followers, while Daoist Hua was nowhere to be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Tong Yao took it as confirmation. His eyes shifted, and he suddenly said, \"If Daoist Hua is not an heir of the Pill Saint Hall, you might consider joining the Artifact Saint Palace. If you are willing, I am prepared to recommend you as an Elder of the Artifact Saint Palace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caught off guard by his abrupt change of topic, Hua Changxi laughed: \"Daoist Tong jokes. I do not know how to refine artifacts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more Tong Yao thought about it, the better his idea seemed: \"The Artifact Saint Palace focuses primarily on artifact refinement, but that does not mean we do not cultivate other arts. Since Daoist Hua knows pill refining, you would be perfectly suited to serve as the Pill Refining Elder of the Artifact Saint Palace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Tong Yao's enthusiastic recruitment efforts, Hua Changxi found it somewhat amusing. She had already tried to avoid the responsibilities of the Pill Saint Hall; why would she voluntarily bind herself to the Artifact Saint Palace? \"I am accustomed to freedom...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao quickly interjected: \"The Artifact Saint Palace will not interfere with your daily life. As long as you are willing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi cut him off directly: \"I am not willing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao: \"...There is no need to refuse so hastily, Daoist. You can go back and think it over. Aside from other benefits, the Artifact Saint Palace can supply you with ample spiritual artifacts.\" Saying this, he glanced at the ceremonial robe Hua Changxi was wearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your ceremonial robe is damaged quite severely; it probably cannot be repaired. Coincidentally, I personally refined several sets of ceremonial robes recently. Please wait here a moment while I fetch them for you to see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi did not stop him, allowing Tong Yao to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ceremonial robe she wore was the tuition fee given by the Seventh Imperial Prince, Chu Junhao, for attending lectures. It had now been sliced to pieces by spatial rifts and could barely serve to cover her body. If she went out wearing it and got it any dirtier, it would look exactly like a beggar's rags.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Tong Yao returned, holding seven sets of ceremonial robes: \"These are all female-style ceremonial robes I personally refined. Daoist Hua, please see if you like them. If you do, I will give them all to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi shook her head and smiled: \"Even between friends, there is no principle of giving things for free. Did I not previously give Daoist several bottles of third-grade Fire Return Pills? Please calculate their value to see how many sets of ceremonial robes my pills can exchange for. Neither of us should take advantage of the other; an exchange based on mutual need is the way to ensure a lasting relationship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Tong Yao's expression stiffened slightly, and he quickly laughed awkwardly: \"Daoist Hua speaks the truth. Premium pills are rare and hard to come by. These seven sets of ceremonial robes all belong to Daoist Hua now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Hua Changxi accept the ceremonial robes: one set each in red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao introduced the robes: \"These seven sets were refined according to the colors of the seven-colored strange fires in Tang Gu. They are impervious to water and fire and can automatically adjust their size to fit the wearer's form. The red, orange, yellow, and green sets can block spiritual power detection. For the cyan, blue, and purple sets, I used Soul Silkworm Thread, so they can also block divine sense detection.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Hua Changxi fell silent for a moment, then took out more than ten bottles of premium third-grade pills, including those for cultivating cultivation, restoring spiritual power, and healing injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao looked at Hua Changxi, made no pretense of politeness, and directly accepted the pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seven sets of ceremonial robes he had refined indeed consumed a great deal of precious materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Daoist Hua, I prefer things clean and neat. The ceremonial robes I refine are somewhat different from those flowing, wide-sleeved long robes that look so ethereal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi could see the difference and smiled: \"I quite like this style of ceremonial robe.\" With arrow sleeves and a cinched waist, this style of robe made one appear more valiant and capable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao smiled: \"As long as you are happy with them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi stored the ceremonial robes safely, then looked at Tong Yao: \"Daoist Tong, in the future, if I wish to refine any magical artifacts, I may have to trouble you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao immediately responded: \"Daoist, feel free to ask whenever you need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi did not stand on ceremony: \"If Daoist Tong ever needs any pills, please also feel free to ask.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since this magma sea connected to the center of the array eye in Tang Gu, it must be a secret and crucial location of the Artifact Saint Palace. Hua Changxi felt it inappropriate to stay long, so she said directly, \"I will not disturb your recovery from injuries further. How should I leave this place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao did not try to detain her. Instead, he quickly sent a message, summoning one male and one female disciple. He instructed them to look after Xia Yang and Xia Xue, then led Hua Changxi into a stone chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the stone chamber, there was another array platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will send Daoist Hua out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi nodded and stepped onto the array platform alongside Tong Yao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this teleportation, she felt no dizziness. In the blink of an eye, she saw brilliant sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This place is...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Hua Changxi clearly saw the surrounding scenery, her eyes flickered. It turned out to be the government office of the Embroidered Uniform Guard in Nancheng of Jingcheng.\u003C\u002Fp>",1633,"2026-06-12T02:51:22.172Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","470750a3da45d181490be764668bcdd320cec1d476edf935cb1262c863275a25","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-192","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-190",558,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-cover.jpg"]