[{"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-364":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},1897138,2531,"Chapter 364: An Insatiable Abyss of Desire","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-364",364,"\u003Cp>Joining the Xuan Yuan Prefecture and becoming one of its members was something no one in the Hua family had ever imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the three years they lived in the Marquis's residence, the entire Hua household had heard no end of tales about the Xuan Yuan Prefecture's importance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They heard how Xuan Yuan City was the central city of the Central Continent, and how the Xuan Yuan Prefecture's relation to the Central Continent was just like the former Imperial Palace's relation to the entire Great Jin Dynasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They heard how the imperial family and various nobles had tried to place their own people into the Xuan Yuan Prefecture, only to have every single request rejected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, the Hua family's general impression of the Xuan Yuan Prefecture was that it was a realm comparable to the imperial palace, and extremely difficult to enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now, Ninth Lady was telling them that their entire family had become members of the Xuan Yuan Prefecture!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding this arrangement, the entire Hua household was truly both shocked and overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Eldest Brother Hua and Sixth Brother Hua, they felt mostly relieved; with their family joining the Xuan Yuan Prefecture, they would gain its protection. Future development was secondary; the most important thing was that in these chaotic times, having a powerful faction as a backer meant their personal safety could be guaranteed, which was far better than the Hua family struggling to survive on their own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast to the surprise and joy of the Hua family, Marquis Hua and the Heir Apparent were filled with sheer astonishment, stunned by Hua Changxi's influence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi's influence was far greater than they had ever imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hua household totaled some twenty-odd people, more than half of whom possessed no spiritual roots and could only cultivate their bodies; their talent and aptitude were truly nothing special, yet all of them had been arranged to enter the Xuan Yuan Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This influence... was even greater than that of the imperial family!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Xuan Yuan Prefecture was discovered, both the imperial family and the noble families had tried every trick in the book to place people inside, but alas, the Five Generals of Xuan Yuan maintained strict discipline and refused to accept a single person who did not meet the requirements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the Xuan Yuan Prefecture had accepted the Hua family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did this signify?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Hua and the Heir Apparent exchanged a glance, both their eyes flashing with disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It signified that in the eyes of the Five Generals of Xuan Yuan, Hua Changxi's value had already surpassed that of the imperial family and all the major noble houses!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Hua was the first to compose himself, smiling as he offered congratulations to Old Master Hua: \"Brother Bin, congratulations. Now that you have entered the Xuan Yuan Prefecture, the Marquis's residence and our clansmen will have to rely on your support and care in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Master Hua first made a few modest remarks, then stated that clansmen ought naturally to support one another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Uncle Hua, gauging from the attitudes of Marquis Hua and the Heir Apparent, confirmed that the Xuan Yuan Prefecture was an excellent destination; overcome with joy, he lost his composure and said to Hua Changxi, \"Ninth Lady, our family has finally benefited from your glory once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Silence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time it was Old Lady Hua who scolded Second Uncle Hua; holding the list, Old Lady Hua walked toward Hua Changxi: \"Ninth Lady, why is there only your Third Aunt on this list? Why aren't your Third Uncle-in-law and several of your male cousins included?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as these words were spoken, the chatter of the crowd diminished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi looked at Old Lady Hua: \"My capabilities are limited; I can only care for my immediate family. Grandmother, if you wish to look after Third Uncle-in-law and the cousins, the most reliable method is for you to strive hard in your own cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Master Hua pulled Old Lady Hua back, stopping his old wife from continuing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third daughter had already married out; that Ninth Lady still counted her as part of the Hua family meant she had not forgotten this aunt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one were to include the third son-in-law and several children as well, then shouldn't the old wife's natal family also be counted? Shouldn't the husbands and children of the second and fifth daughters, who had also married out, be included too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Master Hua looked at Hua Changxi: \"Ninth Lady, your grandmother is old and worries about many people; do not hold it against her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi replied: \"I am not holding it against her; that Grandmother has people she worries about is her affair and has nothing to do with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although logic dictated this was true, Old Master Hua still felt his granddaughter's words were too unpleasant to hear, especially spoken before the Marquis and the Heir Apparent, showing not the slightest regard for saving face for himself or his old wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Master Hua sighed inwardly and led Old Lady Hua back to their seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the entire Hua family relied on Ninth Lady's patronage, they could only prioritize her above all else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Old Lady Hua having brought up Third Aunt first, the members of the Hua family's second and fourth branches suddenly remembered the second and fifth daughters who had married out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the list for entering the Xuan Yuan Prefecture included Second Lady and Fifth Lady, but the children and husbands they had borne were not on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Aunt Hua and Fourth Aunt Hua exchanged a glance; both wished to plead for their married daughters, yet deep down they knew that since Ninth Lady had even refused Old Lady Hua, she certainly would not pay them any mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Minghe and Lady Yao noticed the expressions of their family members and also glanced at the list, discovering that Hua Changxi had even included Eldest Brother Hua's fiancée; joy instantly lit up their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, forming a marriage alliance with the Sheng family had been a case of them climbing above their station, but now that they possessed the qualification to enter the Xuan Yuan Prefecture, Eldest Brother would no longer be inferior to the Sheng family's daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Uncle Hua was also craning his neck to see the list; soon, he began to shout loudly: \"Ninth Lady, Eldest Brother is in the Demon-Suppressing Army, Third Brother is at Danyuan Peak, and Sixth Brother is at the Sage of Artifacts Palace; why have you included all three of them as well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Hua Changxi had originally drafted the list, besides herself and Tenth Lady Hua, she had listed everyone in the Hua family: \"Was I not afraid you would say that I thought of one person but neglected another?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Second Uncle Hua eyeing the quotas of his three elder brothers, Hua Changxi, not wishing to hear them argue over such matters, turned directly to Eldest Brother Hua and Sixth Brother Hua: \"Big Brother, Sixth Brother, whether or not to join the Xuan Yuan Prefecture is for you to decide yourselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking thus, she then looked toward Old Master Hua and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for when to report to the Xuan Yuan Prefecture, Grandfather and the rest of you can decide that yourselves; my opinion is that the sooner, the better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi stood up: \"I have an appointment tomorrow with the Duke of Liang at Danyuan Peak, so I must return to the Medical Bureau.\" She paused briefly, \"Once you have made your decision, let me know, and I will escort you to the Xuan Yuan Prefecture.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing that Hua Changxi was about to leave, both the Hua family members and the father-and-son pair of the Marquis became anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Minghe hurriedly asked: \"Is it so urgent? Can the matter with the Duke of Liang's residence be resolved?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi sneered disdainfully: \"Father, you need not worry about the Duke of Liang's residence; if anyone should be afraid, it is the Duke of Liang's residence that should fear me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Yao, looking at her daughter whose brows and eyes fully displayed an air of arrogance, felt her eyelid twitch; she quickly walked over, took Hua Changxi's hand, and said: \"Ninth Lady, the Duke of Liang's residence has not truly harmed anyone in our family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is better to resolve enmities than to create them; promise Mother that if things can be settled peacefully, you will not stir up further trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi looked at her mother, whose face was full of worry, nodded, and said: \"Mother, I know what I am doing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heir Apparent quickly said: \"Ninth Lady, you and your family have not seen each other for three years; please stay in the Marquis's residence to eat dinner before you go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi looked at Marquis Hua and the Heir Apparent; the father had three spiritual roots and the son had four, neither possessing good aptitude. After pondering for a moment, she took out a Taiyin Stone, placed it against her forehead, and soon the first four chapters of the \"Nine Turns Mysterious Art\" were imprinted onto it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, Hua Changxi handed the Taiyin Stone to Marquis Hua.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are the first four chapters of the 'Nine Turns Mysterious Art'; Marquis, please see if there are any promising candidates within the clan suitable for body cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have set restrictions within the technique; only members of the Hua clan may cultivate it, and it must not be transmitted to outsiders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Hua excitedly accepted the Taiyin Stone and stated solemnly: \"Rest assured, Ninth Lady; I know well how precious a good technique is, and I will certainly not leak it to outsiders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi looked at her father and mother, whose spirit and vitality seemed quite good, then took out a storage bag filled with first-grade, second-grade, and third-grade Fire Spirit Ganoderma and handed it to Marquis Hua.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Marquis, you must usually urge the clansmen to work harder; without strength, they are unfit for great tasks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing these words, a flicker of light passed through Marquis Hua's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without strength, they were unfit for great tasks; so, if they possessed strength, could they then be used by her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi was not looking at the father and son, Marquis Hua, but instead turned to Lady Yao and Hua Minghe, giving each of them a storage pouch containing Fire Spirit Ganoderma from grade one to grade four.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven't returned to Danyuan Peak in three years; I must go back and check first. When I have time, I will come to see you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1778,"2026-06-12T02:51:23.636Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","e2551a0c5d611abe8d2ab6c416ffdabb27a2b1825ab3e36a6546fa2eac90b592","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-365","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-363",558,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-cover.jpg"]