[{"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-215":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},1896989,2531,"Chapter 215: The Lone Wanderer","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-215",215,"\u003Cp>Gu Jinfan saw that Xia Zhen had actually ended his clash with Hua Changxi first, and her eyelids twitched sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only her, but the cultivators from the Dao-Protecting Clan faction also noticed; although most believed Xia Zhen simply did not wish to quarrel with Hua Changxi, some still sensed something amiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dongfang Hao's gaze upon Hua Changxi grew far more solemn than before; he finally understood why the intelligence reports claimed this person had poor relations with those around her—she was far too opinionated, and once anyone offended her, she would strike back with full force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To coexist with such a person required not only matching strength but also a powerful state of mind; the weak would never gain any advantage over her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dongfang Hao turned to Meng Qingyao: \"She is indeed a formidable opponent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Meng Qingyao's eyes flickered incessantly, filled with both apprehension and eager anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Hua Changxi standing in the center of the pavilion masters, Huo Yunxiao's face overflowed with admiration as he gave her a thumbs-up: \"Pavilion Master Hua, you truly suit my taste; I have definitely made up my mind to befriend you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi glanced at him without speaking, then sensed a fluctuation of spiritual energy from the high skies behind her; turning around, she saw Wei Zhenjie, Minister of the Heaven Division, and a white-robed Daoist Priest with an immortal bearing holding a whisk, rapidly flying toward them on sword flights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following her line of sight, Huo Yunxiao's face lit up with joy the next moment, and he shouted to Wen Lanzhou, the master of Pavilion Four: \"Lanzhou, our master has arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did everyone look up into the sky, seeing Minister Wei and Celestial Master Zhang arriving together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Zhen and the cultivators of the Dao-Protecting Clan faction felt somewhat disappointed to see the two arrive so quickly; they had originally hoped for a later arrival, which would have allowed their side to worship the Divine Tree first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Zhenjie and Celestial Master Zhang landed at the edge of the square, still some distance from the offering table, as Huo Yunxiao and Wen Lanzhou hurried forward to greet them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reuniting, Huo Yunxiao and Wen Lanzhou quickly recounted to Wei Zhenjie and Celestial Master Zhang everything that had occurred since the Dao-Protecting Clan arrived at the Medical Bureau, speaking over one another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A female cultivator brought by the Dao Protectors, named Meng Qingyao, ignited the alchemical fire of the Second Street.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of the seven pavilion masters who obtained wooden tokens, only Mu Qingying, Yuan Tianchou, and Shen Qianfan ignited the three-lamp incense and gained access to the Divine Tree Secret Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Gu and Gu Jinfan both attempted to ignite the first-grade incense, but unfortunately, both failed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhu Qinghuan's situation is somewhat strange; she obtained a wooden token yet failed to ignite even the third-grade incense; no one knows what happened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hua Changxi ignited the first-grade incense, but she did not appear very happy; I examined her expression closely, and she was not feigning it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among all the news, Wei Zhenjie focused particularly on two points: first, that Meng Qingyao had ignited the alchemical fire of the Second Street, and second, that Hua Changxi had ignited the first-grade incense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After filling in the gaps of information, the four of them walked toward Xia Zhen, Gu Xing, and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, Wei Zhenjie walked while chatting and laughing with Celestial Master Zhang: \"I previously thought the Dao Protectors would wait at least a few more years before revealing themselves, never expecting them to arrive so soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celestial Master Zhang replied: \"Presumably, the sudden appearance of the Fusang Divine Tree some time ago allowed the Dao Protectors to sense something, forcing them to emerge ahead of schedule.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Zhenjie nodded: \"Now that the Dao Protectors have revealed themselves, Jingcheng will likely become increasingly lively in the days to come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celestial Master Zhang corrected him: \"Not Jingcheng, but the Central Region.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jingcheng was defined according to the Great Jin Dynasty, whereas the Central Region referred to the heart of the Four Spirit Realms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Zhenjie smiled, looking at the group of young cultivators brought by Xia Zhen, and sighed with emotion: \"The Dao Protectors are truly formidable to have found so many exceptionally talented prodigies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celestial Master Zhang nodded in agreement: \"With the addition of these individuals, the reappearance of the Sacred Lands will be accelerated rapidly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Zhenjie laughed dismissively: \"That is not necessarily true; they might even hinder the reappearance of the Sacred Lands. Sometimes, having too many prodigies is not a good thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celestial Master Zhang fell silent for a moment: \"During the Ancient Era, the Five Great Sacred Lands were the cultivation sanctuaries most yearned for by all cultivators in the Four Spirit Realms; now that the Sacred Lands are about to reappear, it is only expected that everyone will flock here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When many people gather firewood, the flame rises high; even if obstacles are encountered, it is still better than remaining stagnant and rigid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jingcheng is, after all, the home turf of the Imperial Court; only with the entry of these people can this pool of water be stirred up. As for who ultimately remains, naturally, it will depend on each one's own abilities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Zhenjie smiled: \"What Celestial Master says is true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi stood at the end of the crowd, watching the approaching Minister of the Heaven Division and Celestial Master Zhang; she very much wanted to use the Observation, Listening, Questioning, and Pulse-Taking Technique to probe their depths, but recalling how she had nearly been caught by Xia Zhen earlier, she abandoned the idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Wei Zhenjie and Celestial Master Zhang sensed a burning gaze falling upon them; raising their eyes, they discovered it came from a red-robed female cultivator aged fifteen or sixteen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Striking!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dazzling!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the unified impression the two formed of Hua Changxi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, that person is Hua Changxi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing their line of sight, Huo Yunxiao hastily introduced her to the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Zhenjie smiled: \"Her audacity is indeed quite great.\" Few people dared to stare at them so blatantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celestial Master Zhang indeed showed a look of astonishment, looking at his disciple Wen Lanzhou: \"She is...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Lanzhou nodded: \"Hua Changxi is the twin elder sister of Junior Sister Changxin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celestial Master Zhang, who usually maintained a detached demeanor as if seeing through all worldly affairs, rarely displayed emotions, yet today his face showed both shock and confusion: \"What is Hua Changxi's aptitude?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Lanzhou replied: \"Single Fire Spiritual Root; her specific aptitude is currently unclear, but judging by the various signs she has revealed, her aptitude is definitely not low.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celestial Master Zhang was bewildered: \"If that is the case, why did Junior Brother Qingyun bring back only Changxin back then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a question Wei Zhenjie also very much wanted to know: \"Yes, why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Yunxiao interjected: \"Perhaps because Hua Changxi's temperament as a child was very unlikable, Daoist Priest Qingyun found her troublesome and thus did not bring her back to the Taisu Palace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celestial Master Zhang directly denied this reason: \"Impossible; Junior Brother Qingyun would not hold a grudge against a little girl.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke, the four of them had already reached the front of the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apologies for our late arrival; we have kept Senior Gu and Senior Xia waiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Zhenjie cupped his fists and walked toward Gu Xing and Xia Zhen, while Celestial Master Zhang, having restored his detached demeanor, followed closely behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Yunxiao and Wen Lanzhou did not follow further, instead standing directly beside Hua Changxi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi looked at the two: \"Why did Celestial Master Zhang look at me like that just now? It felt as though he knew me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Yunxiao looked at her and smiled: \"You are truly sharp-eyed.\" It was she who first noticed Master and Celestial Master Zhang arriving at the Medical Bureau, even earlier than Senior Xia from the Dao-Protecting Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Lanzhou, however, looked at her strangely: \"Do you not know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi was somewhat baffled: \"Know what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Lanzhou was speechless: \"My master comes from the Taisu Palace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Hua Changxi immediately widened her eyes in delight: \"So you are fellow disciples with my family's Shiniang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, even Huo Yunxiao was rendered speechless: \"My dear Director Hua, are you truly unaware of these circumstances?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi fell silent for a moment: \"I am not particularly fond of socializing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Yunxiao complained outright: \"That is too exaggerated. Do you never heed what happens beyond your windows? Regarding the situations across Jingcheng, even if you do not know them completely, you should at least grasp the general outline.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do you manage to be a cultivator?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are a lone wanderer; you need to gather information from all sides even more. Otherwise, how will you obtain cultivation resources?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi knew she was indeed lacking in this regard, but she did not wish to expose her own shortcomings before outsiders, so she ignored Huo Yunxiao and turned directly to Wen Lanzhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Wen, is my Tenth Lady well at the Taisu Palace? When will she return home?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Lanzhou replied: \"Rest assured, Director Hua. Junior Sister Changxin is a direct disciple of the Sect Master; with the care of her senior brothers and sisters, she naturally faces no worries within the Taisu Palace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Currently, Junior Sister Changxin is undergoing trials outside alongside other disciples of the sect. As for when she might return, that remains unclear for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Hua Changxi's face showed disappointment: \"I have not seen Tenth Lady for many years. Where are they undergoing their trials?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Lanzhou said: \"Regarding that... I fear I cannot inform you, Director Hua. But rest assured, with so many senior brothers present, Junior Sister Changxin will certainly come to no harm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing him speak thus, Hua Changxi found it difficult to press further. Just then, Wei Zhenjie, Zhang Tianshi, Xia Zhen, and Gu Xing had finished their pleasantries, and the two parties were about to begin worshipping the Divine Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>",1685,"2026-06-12T02:51:23.636Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","1a75f424b3f1420328aad807a69545ffd1befe312f738335bb535b6bcad1860f","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-216","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-214",558,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-cover.jpg"]