[{"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-202":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},1896976,2531,"Chapter 202: The Original Heart Covered in Dust","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-202",202,"\u003Cp>Hua Changxi strode out of Dxiu Temple with a grim expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao followed behind her, looking as if he wanted to speak but hesitating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reaching the main gate of Dxiu Temple, Hua Changxi suddenly stopped and asked, \"Fellow Daoist Tong, isn't Master Jingliao quite young?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi's demeanor softened slightly: \"That explains it. Being young, his cultivation is likely merely average, and his understanding of Buddhist doctrine probably remains superficial.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\" Tong Yao glanced at Hua Changxi, desperately wanting to say that she didn't look old either, yet her cultivation was somewhat terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi snorted, complaining to Tong Yao: \"Master Jingliao couldn't help me ignite the White Flame, so I wouldn't have said anything against him. Why did he jump to conclusions about me? Does he know me that well? Acting as if he has seen right through me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, if Jingliao had criticized her on other matters, she might not have gotten angry, but claiming she lacked self-belief was sheer nonsense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi paused: \"Do all monks enjoy speaking in profound, unfathomable terms and directly critiquing and summarizing other people's lives?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao hastily offered a few words of explanation for his friend: \"Jingliao certainly didn't mean to critique you. I know him; he only speaks when he sees something worth mentioning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, I'm not saying what he saw is correct. It's just that we shouldn't always listen to the same voices; sometimes, we must allow different voices to reach our ears, don't you agree?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi replied: \"I agree with your words. I haven't become so arrogant as to demand the world allow only voices similar to mine. What bothers me is Master Jingliao's air of absolute certainty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao nodded with a smile: \"Jingliao can indeed be somewhat overly insistent on his own views at times.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi's expression turned calm: \"Fellow Daoist Tong, thank you for accompanying me to Dxiu Temple today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao laughed: \"You are being too formal.\" He paused, then added, \"I will ask Jingliao again about the Yang Flame matter. If he thinks of any other methods, I will inform you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi nodded: \"Then many thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards, Hua Changxi departed. Tong Yao watched her walk away, then turned back into Dxiu Temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jingliao was still pondering Hua Changxi's inability to ignite the Yang Flame. Seeing Tong Yao return, he asked, \"Was Laywoman Hua very disappointed that she couldn't ignite the Yang Flame?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao shook his head: \"I didn't see disappointment, but she was genuinely angry with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jingliao looked astonished: \"Why would she be angry with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao looked at the bewildered and confused Jingliao and said irritably: \"You made a rash judgment, claiming Fellow Daoist Hua doesn't even believe in herself. Putting aside her feelings, even I think you were talking nonsense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jingliao's face showed sudden realization: \"So that is what angered her.\" He smiled slightly. \"Her anger proves my words touched her. If she were truly oblivious, she wouldn't have become angry over a single sentence from me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao thought for a moment; that seemed logical, yet he remained uncertain: \"But Fellow Daoist Hua appears so bright and unrestrained; how could she lack confidence in herself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jingliao fell silent for a moment: \"Those are merely superficial appearances. To judge a person, one must look at the world residing within their heart. Laywoman Hua must have experienced deeply hurtful events. Her lack of confidence stems from not believing this world will treat her kindly. Her original heart is covered in dust, blocking love and kindness from entering.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao completely failed to understand this; could someone actually reject love and kindness?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That can't be right. Fellow Daoist Hua willingly helped me stabilize the array's core, helped me expel demonic creatures, and helped me save Xia Yang and Xia Xue. Doesn't this sufficiently prove she is a kind person?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jingliao said: \"My meaning is that her original heart has been obscured by some negative things, yet the heart itself remains unchanged. Human nature is inherently good; although the heart is obscured, it will still perform good deeds within its capacity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao said: \"I understand now. You mean Fellow Daoist Hua is worth befriending, correct?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing such utilitarian words, Jingliao silently shook his head, appearing somewhat disapproving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Tong Yao felt quite dismissive: \"Jingliao, if you were merely an ordinary monk at Dxiu Temple, your purity of the six senses and spotlessness would be acceptable. However, you are the future Holy Master of the Fusheng Pavilion; you must manage a sacred land, which requires learning to be utilitarian and weigh pros and cons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am utilitarian, but I am so openly and honorably. I possess value that Fellow Daoist Hua needs, and she possesses things I desire. We each take what we need, neither taking advantage of the other, cooperating mutually for common development. What is wrong with that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jingliao said: \"...Nothing is wrong with it; I just find such people like you somewhat pitiable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao was instantly speechless: \"How are we pitiable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jingliao said: \"Seeing only needs and desires, unable to see the real person; having only craving, no true emotion—is this not pitiable? Viewing each other merely as tools for one's own use, cold and indifferent—is this not pitiable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao fell silent for a moment: \"Everything is for the sake of development; there is no other way. Moreover, human energy is limited; how can one devote true emotion to everyone?\" Having said this, he quickly stood up and slipped away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Debating with Jingliao was absolutely asking for trouble; even if he couldn't win the argument, he might end up doubting himself and feeling uneasy in his conscience. It was far more relaxing to deal with someone like Fellow Daoist Hua, where everything was clearly priced and exchanged equally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving Dxiu Temple, the more Hua Changxi thought about Jingliao's words, the more unsettled she became. Thinking of the spies at Qihuang Hall Number Thirteen, she instantly lost any desire to return there. Instead, she left Jingcheng directly, flying to the Lingguang Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the Red Stone Plaza, figures consumed by burning desire were struggling to move toward the Hall of Transmission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi took one glance, then went straight to the main hall. Sitting cross-legged inside, she closed her eyes and began reciting the Pure Heart Mantra to refine her thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jingliao's words echoed in her ears; the more she thought, the angrier she became. She didn't even know what she was angry about, only feeling a stinging pain on the back of her hand. Looking inward at her dantian, she saw the black flame on her infant's heart showing signs of reigniting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She recited the Pure Heart Mantra for half the day; only when night fell did Hua Changxi's heart finally calm completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An insignificant person, a single self-righteous remark, had actually caused her to waste half a day calming her emotions!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi took out the white jade lotus petal, her expression becoming somewhat obscure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the White Flame to balance the black flame on her infant's heart, the black flame would consume more and more of the heart. Relying solely on the Pure Heart Mantra to suppress the black flame was clearly unrealistic. First, the mantra took too much time; second, the spread of the black flame was extremely rapid. At critical moments, the Pure Heart Mantra might prove ineffective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still must find a way to ignite the White Flame...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one white jade lotus petal couldn't help her ignite the White Flame, she would simply find several more. She refused to believe she couldn't ignite it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no desire to return to the Medical Bureau, Hua Changxi went back to Mount Wuzhi, gathered a batch of third-tier spiritual herbs, and transplanted some third-tier spiritual herbs and plants into her Sumeru Mustard Seed space. After returning to Lingguang Hall, she stayed in the main hall, dedicating herself to refining third-grade pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this pill refinement, she not only employed her divine sense for assistance but also used the Shennong Cauldron for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shennong Cauldron gave her a huge surprise!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With an ordinary pill furnace, no matter how skilled the technique, one could refine at most ten spiritual pills per batch. Yet with the Shennong Cauldron, one batch could produce over a hundred spiritual pills. This was even considering her control over spiritual power wasn't refined enough and her application of divine sense wasn't entirely smooth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could sense that if her control over spiritual power and divine sense improved further, the yield per batch would be even higher!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi became immersed in the abundant harvest of refining pills with the Shennong Cauldron. It wasn't until the twenty-seventh day of the twelfth lunar month, when the communication talisman at her waist vibrated, that she stopped refining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ninth Lady, Alchemist Xu wants you to return to the Medical Bureau immediately. Prince Shou will summon all Qihuang Hall masters tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Pucao's message, Hua Changxi frowned. Tomorrow was New Year's Eve; summoning people during a time for family reunions—this Prince Shou was truly detestable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Grade-3 Alchemist (Top-Quality Pills): Pills Refined 1501 batches \u002F 1501]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After refining pills for about half a month, she had gained over ten thousand third-grade top-quality pills, yet the number of batches refined was far fewer than before, totaling only a little over one hundred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems leveling up still requires using an ordinary pill furnace; once the level increases, I'll use the Shennong Cauldron for refining.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi tidied up the main hall, then prepared to depart. Before leaving, she flipped her wrist, summoning the \"Zhu Que Army Register\" to take a look. The register now recorded fifteen hundred members of the Zhu Que Army.\u003C\u002Fp>",1630,"2026-06-12T02:51:23.636Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","599df1f067f521a1898f5dbbf518c3c15efbdfef3bda1f1e7c5611da9d115691","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-203","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-201",558,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-cover.jpg"]