[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-quest-for-immortality":3,"chapter-the-quest-for-immortality-the-quest-for-immortality-chapter-1183":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Quest for Immortality",{"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},738030,975,"Chapter 1183: Destiny","the-quest-for-immortality-chapter-1183",1183,"\u003Cp>In the eyes of the Sword Cultivator in the blue Taoist Robe, a deep fear flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Jin’s expression was even graver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qianxue State Boundary, Third Grade Supervisor of the Daoist Court... Gu Changhuai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Early stages Golden Core Cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the tavern, Gu Changhuai stood tall and proud, and even in rough clothing, his extraordinary demeanor was hard to conceal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splendid Wind Blades encircled him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The robust essence of his Golden Core cultivation, unrestrained, emitted a faint oppressive force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Jin frowned, pondering momentarily before his gaze turned sharp, his voice carrying anger:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gu Changhuai...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Changhuai was composed, yet slightly surprised inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t quite sure which setup he was referring to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Always aloof, he couldn’t be bothered to explain, especially to such degenerate noble family’s sons, whom he deemed unworthy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Changhuai simply said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will you surrender willingly, or should I disable you, bind you with Spiritual Locks, and throw you into the Daoist Prison?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Jin smirked sinisterly, unfazed, \"Supervisor Gu, on what grounds are you arresting us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You said it yourself,\" Gu Changhuai replied with a cold expression, \"trafficking cultivators, harming lives, crafting Human Pills—any one of these is enough to throw you into the Daoist Prison to face severe torture.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Jin smiled slightly, \"I was just blustering to scare that kid... With no proof, Supervisor Gu, you wouldn’t wrongly accuse a good person, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Changhuai’s lips curled with a hint of sarcasm, \"Worse than a beast, not even worthy of being human, yet you claim to be a ’good person’?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Jin’s face changed immediately, \"Supervisor Gu, I urge you to watch your language!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Changhuai pointed to Mr. Jin’s storage bag, \"Don’t think I don’t know, the Human Pill is still on you. Now that we have both the thief and the goods, how will you defend yourself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Human Pill?\" Mr. Jin casually tossed the storage bag with a confused expression, \"Supervisor Gu, what are you talking about? Where is the Human Pill? I didn’t see it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Changhuai’s gaze slightly hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Jin pointed to the storage bag on the ground presumably containing the Human Pill and said with a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Supervisor Gu, you’re not saying this contains Human Pills, are you? How is that possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, even if it does contain what you call ’Human Pills,’ I know nothing about it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Jin, pointing at Crossing River Dragon with a sneer, said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Fish Cultivator told me he had superb Pills for sale, so I came specifically to check. Who knew his bag would contain all sorts of Pills; what are these Pills really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crossing River Dragon turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This matter is unrelated to me...\" Mr. Jin smiled lightly, then added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps this commoner, following someone else’s instigation, tried to frame me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re right, aren’t you,\" Mr. Jin said to Gu Changhuai with a mock smile, slowly continuing: \"...Supervisor Gu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Changhuai was unbothered, only nodding slowly, casually saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You make some sense. Let’s head to the Daoist Court together, I will clarify things, and then release you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Jin said: \"This matter is unrelated to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Related or unrelated, let’s discuss it at the Daoist Court...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These Pills aren’t mine...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve touched them, after all, let’s discuss the karmic consequences at the Daoist Court.\" Gu Changhuai said lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Supervisor Gu, I already told you, I was just spouting nonsense...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But since you said it, it must be verified, let’s head to the Daoist Court to discuss...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Changhuai was unyielding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how Mr. Jin tried to argue, his response was always \"Let’s go to the Daoist Court to discuss,\" looking nothing less than officious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Jin stopped talking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression turned ugly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To discuss at the Daoist Court, to discuss at the Daoist Court is crap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once in the Daoist Court, one’s fate is out of one’s hands, even if not killed, being punished would skin one alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the high-grade Daoist Court has the \"Karmic Retribution Statutes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some words, once spoken, are acknowledged, some deeds, once done, cannot be denied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One can argue outside, but inside the Daoist Court, arguing is futile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Jin inwardly cursed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Gu Changhuai, truly despicable! He never cared about what you said, nor quibbled, just solely focused on getting you into the Daoist Court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he would treat you like fish on the chopping block, completely at his mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sword Cultivator in the blue Taoist Robe sternly said: \"Supervisor Gu, considering Mr. Jin’s prestigious status, is sending him to the Daoist Court appropriate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Changhuai glanced at him, \"No worries, you’re coming too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sword Cultivator in the blue Taoist Robe was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Changhuai, expressionless, continued: \"Xie Liu, Gui Water Sect’s Inner Gate Instructor, today in my presence, you attempted to kill a Gu family cultivator, Execution Leader from Taixu Gate... \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Changhuai glanced at Mo Hua, \"...a powerless little disciple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You will also accompany me back to the Daoist Court to clarify this matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Hua felt somewhat unhappy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sword Cultivator dressed in the blue Taoist Robe, also the Gui Water Sect’s Inner Gate Instructor Xie Liu, hearing this, his expression turned icy cold, his eyes brimming with a cold light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Changhuai and he locked eyes, his expression still faintly indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Liu managed a smile, but it was only a surface smile, \"Supervisor Gu, to think you even know me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Changhuai with a semblance of a smile, \"If I didn’t know you, how could I call you a ’scourge’?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Liu’s face twitched, his expression turned fierce, but he felt a chill inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That means he was targeted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When exactly did it happen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Jin also sensed something was amiss and covertly gave Xie Liu a look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understanding the hint, Xie Liu then said to Gu Changhuai with a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Supervisor Gu, isn’t it said, ’Want to charge someone, why lack excuses?’\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Changhuai calmly responded: \"Oh? Are you suggesting I am fabricating charges out of nothing? You do realize, that’s slandering a Dao Court Official, and that’s an added crime.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1010,"2026-06-02T11:31:10.508Z",1,"novelbin.me","775bb6684f212f9020a187a5387608b701ae1cb04c0e7822f1a4a3ad992ce0da","the-quest-for-immortality-chapter-1184","the-quest-for-immortality-chapter-1182",2429,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-quest-for-immortality-cover.jpg"]