[{"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-473":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},1897247,2531,"Chapter 473: A Lion Opening Its Mouth Wide","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-473",473,"\u003Cp>\"Hall Master, we have all made our decision: we are willing to stay and guard the Ghost Fire Well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One knows one's own body best; the bodies of all the Zhu Que soldiers were severely injured by ghost qi and ghost fire, and even if treated, recovery would likely take a long time, possibly leaving hidden injuries behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that case, it is better to stay and guard the Ghost Fire Well and cultivate the 'Crimson Nether Flame Prison' divine ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Hua Changxi nodded: \"Your choice is wise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not everyone is Song Weimin, whose dantian was not eroded by ghost qi and ghost fire, and whose cultivation foundation was not destroyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could clear the ghost qi and ghost fire from the Zhu Que soldiers' bodies, but she could not guarantee a complete cure for the damage to their physical bodies, dantians, and spiritual roots caused by that erosion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Fang Zhuyue gathered all the Zhu Que soldiers together, Hua Changxi stood before them, formed a sword finger with her right hand, and gently pressed it against her own brow center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, a ring of soft yet pure white light bloomed at her fingertip, flowing ceaselessly and pulsing as if alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, the white radiance transformed into hundreds of white specks resembling fireflies, swiftly and precisely sinking into the brow centers of every Zhu Que soldier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant the specks entered their bodies, the soldiers felt a thunderous shock in their minds; without words or manuals, the cultivation method for the 'Crimson Nether Flame Prison' divine ability appeared clearly as if branded upon them, every trajectory of spiritual qi circulation and every shifting form of the flames rendered with perfect clarity in their minds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The divine ability has been transmitted to you; how far you can cultivate it and how much combat power you can unleash depends on your own exploration.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We thank the Hall Master for bestowing the divine ability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was not a bestowal; this is what you earned. You have rendered merit by guarding the Ghost Fire Well; I have already sent a message to the steward of the Merit Hall. Once your injuries heal, report to the Merit Hall of the Lingguang Hall, and the steward will award you corresponding merit points based on your specific performance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi paused, looked at the Zhu Que soldiers present, and suddenly asked: \"Could you do me a favor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Fang Zhuyue hastily declared: \"Hall Master, you humble us; whatever the matter, please give your orders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi did not stand on ceremony and stated directly: \"I do not wish to expose my identity; I hope you can keep it secret for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, all the Zhu Que soldiers immediately replied in unison: \"Hall Master, rest assured; we will absolutely not leak even a shred of information.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi smiled, her face full of trust: \"Naturally, I believe in you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching this scene, Gongshu Xingyan sighed with emotion: \"She plays favorites with consummate skill.\" He paused, then added, \"And she is quite adept at manipulating hearts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Weimin, however, was quite satisfied with Hua Changxi's approach; since he had already chosen to work for Hua Changxi, he naturally hoped she would be as shrewd as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the Zhu Que soldiers needed to cultivate the 'Crimson Nether Flame Prison' divine ability, there was no need to clear the ghost qi and ghost fire from them; next, Hua Changxi had Song Weimin lead that batch of rogue cultivators out of the Nine-Layer Prison Tower to gather in the rift valley outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone sit cross-legged here; I will now clear the ghost qi and ghost fire from your bodies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Hua Changxi used the Nanming Li Fire to clear the ghost qi and ghost fire from the bodies of these rogue cultivators and returned to the mouth of the Ghost Fire Well, she discovered that Jing Sheng had stopped absorbing the qi and blood essence from the Zhurong Stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This startled her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi stepped forward to carefully examine Jing Sheng's condition, truly unable to fathom why this was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Gongshu Xingyan spoke: \"This old man told you that you were wasting your effort; his injuries are too severe...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi cut him off directly, frowning as she looked at Jing Sheng: \"It is not due to his injuries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gongshu Xingyan: \"...Of course it is due to his injuries; the trauma his physical body suffered was too great. Even if you piled all manner of heavenly treasures before him now, he would be too weak to absorb any supplementation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Hua Changxi immediately turned to look at him: \"Too weak to absorb supplementation?\" After pondering for a moment, her face lit with realization: \"Yes, Jing Sheng's physical foundation is too weak; the shackles within his body must never have been broken, which is why he cannot absorb and digest too much qi and blood essence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gongshu Xingyan: \"That is exactly the principle; he is like a wooden bucket, and a leaking one at that. Even if you brought the entire ocean before him, he could only hold a tiny amount of water.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me, aren't you performing futile labor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi said nothing, gazing at Jing Sheng, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gongshu Xingyan coughed twice, trying to attract Hua Changxi's attention, but seeing she had no intention of turning to look at him, he could only continue speaking to himself:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem... since you have heard of the Gongshu name, you must know something of the Gongshu family's skills in artifact refining.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This old man can refine military equipment for the Zhu Que army...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking thus, Gongshu Xingyan saw that Hua Changxi still had not glanced at him, so he continued: \"Do you know of the Xuanyuan Army? Over a hundred years ago, five generals of the Xuanyuan Army invited this old man to join them, and I rejected them outright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Hua Changxi still showed no reaction, the originally confident Gongshu Xingyan became somewhat dispirited: \"The Demon-Suppressing Army also invited me to refine artifacts for them, as did the five great Dao-Protecting Families...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi finally looked over: \"What exactly are you trying to say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gongshu Xingyan sat up straight: \"If I refine artifacts for the Zhu Que army, shouldn't you offer some compensation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi looked at him: \"Naturally; anyone who works for the Zhu Que army receives a monthly stipend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Hua Changxi dismiss him with merely a monthly stipend, Gongshu Xingyan's face immediately fell, and he stopped beating around the bush: \"This old man's demands are not high.\" Saying this, he pointed at Jing Sheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since he is beyond saving anyway, give the Ghost Fire Token to this old man, and I am willing to take his place and guard the Ghost Fire Well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Hua Changxi burst out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her reaction, Gongshu Xingyan frowned: \"What do you mean by this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi's smile vanished, and she looked at him expressionlessly: \"Guard the Ghost Fire Well? You are not qualified; do you really think I will accept just anyone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gongshu Xingyan was stunned; the undisguised disdain in Hua Changxi's tone severely wounded him: \"How is this old man unqualified?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi could not be bothered to deal with him; she turned her gaze back to Jing Sheng, stared for a moment as if making a certain decision, then quickly turned and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her depart, Gongshu Xingyan, with nowhere to vent the fury in his heart, immediately began shouting loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Make yourself clear to this old man; how exactly am I unqualified?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This old man is a master artifact refiner; let alone sixth-grade or seventh-grade artifacts, even Dao weapons... I could attempt to refine them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know how many powers wish to have this old man work for them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alas, no one responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gongshu Xingyan was truly enraged; looking at Jing Sheng and recalling the expression on Hua Changxi's face as she left, he muttered: \"What, can you upgrade a small, broken bucket and turn it into a large reservoir?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the Ghost Fire Well, Hua Changxi immediately took out a Thought-Link and sent messages to Hua Liulang, Tong Yao, Jing Liao, and Yan Zhenzhen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Urgently need first-grade and second-grade Xuanhuang Fruits; I am willing to exchange them for fruits of other grades.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All four replied promptly, and their responses were identical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Liulang: \"Ninth Sister, my Xuanhuang Fruits were used by my family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao, Jing Liao, Yan Zhenzhen: \"Submitted to the Sacred Land.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading them, Hua Changxi fell silent for a moment, then mounted her Somersault Cloud and flew toward the Xuanyuan Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>",1446,"2026-06-12T02:51:24.126Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","2de257bea4aeedf013715c5e62560032117d01b447d708b7e4b2e10e3d7b36b8","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-474","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-472",558,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-cover.jpg"]