[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-roaring-dragon":3,"chapter-the-roaring-dragon-the-roaring-dragon-chapter-67":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Roaring Dragon",{"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},2281923,4463,"Chapter 67: The Heroic Souls Fear No Evil Wind or Foul Breeze (Requesting Monthly Votes)","the-roaring-dragon-chapter-67",67,"\u003Cp>Splash~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door was flung open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanyi, Yang Dabiao, Liu Qingzhi, and a whole group of others appeared at the doorway; Meiqiu also peeked out from the corner:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gūjī?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Linghu Qingmo sprang up as if shocked, cleared his throat feebly, and acted as if nothing had happened:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nothing, he… he just cleared his throat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Dabiao and Liu Qingzhi were seasoned veterans; seeing Linghu Qingmo’s flushed face, they instantly knew something was off. They glanced at the “legitimate wife” beside him, wanted to speak but held back, then vanished out the door:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The weather’s nice today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, the sun’s really bright…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gū?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meiqiu lifted her head toward the pale dawn sky, as if to say—where’s the sun?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanyi had been forced to play the “calm maiden” yesterday, at great personal cost. Now seeing the scene inside, her eyes genuinely stung. She’d already turned to leave, but before she could shut the door, a voice rang out from inside:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jinhuan was desperate to get out of bed and couldn’t afford to keep dilly-dallying with MoMo:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Lin, my mind was foggy last night—I said all sorts of nonsense. If you’re not here, I might blurt out everything we’ve done in private, like that time you bathed at my house a few days ago…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Spit~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanyi’s face flushed crimson too; she snapped:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s nothing between us! Don’t talk nonsense!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re sure?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanyi had intended to firmly deny any intimacy, but suddenly remembered she was a witch cult Yaonv —and Xie Jinhuan knew everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Xie Jinhuan really couldn’t keep his mouth shut, wouldn’t she be in deep trouble?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing the stakes, Lin Wanyi stopped denying. She bit her lower lip and glanced at Linghu Qingmo:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Linghu, let me take over the watch. You should rest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The official girlfriend spoke. Linghu Qingmo, fearing she’d be dragged by the hair if she stayed, could only turn away:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He keeps trying to get up. Don’t let him have his way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand. Thank you, Miss Linghu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanyi folded her hands at her waist. Once the figures vanished, she stepped in and shut the door, approaching him to quietly observe his expression, hesitating to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jinhuan knew she was judging whether he’d been unconscious last night or remembered anything. He met her gaze with innocent clarity:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I was half-mad last night—like a child, groping around. I truly offended you, Miss Lin…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Spit!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanyi had planned to brush it off, but seeing Xie Jinhuan didn’t even pretend, she felt as if struck by lightning. She raised her hand and slapped his shoulder:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You shameless brute, I—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sss~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jinhuan was covered in wounds; he sucked in a sharp breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Lin Wanyi panicked and quickly pulled back, steadying him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You… wait till you’re healed, then I’ll settle accounts with you! You’re just… if it weren’t for you saving lives, I’d have chopped off your hands last night…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both flushed, avoiding eye contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jinhuan knew how much the glasses-wearer had sacrificed. After a moment’s thought, he offered a wry smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m a rootless drifter, living by the edge of the blade. I don’t know how long I’ll last in this world. I do admire beauty—but I fear I can’t bear the responsibility.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yesterday, I had little confidence I’d return. I was reckless. Then I took the drug, and my behavior was indeed inappropriate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I, Xie Jinhuan, stand by my actions. If you don’t despise me, I’ll take responsibility…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanyi’s face froze in shame and fury. Facing his burning gaze so close, her heart trembled. She thought inwardly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What does this mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He… is he confessing to me?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What do I do, what do I do…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the hidden ghost bride whispered softly in Xie Jinhuan’s ear:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh my~ Such thick skin…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jinhuan ignored the ghost bride’s teasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanyi fidgeted nervously, looking like she wanted to flee and play ostrich. But Xie Jinhuan had come straight at her—she couldn’t leave without a reply. After thinking, she stammered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You took drugs on the boat yesterday, then rushed to save people. I talked too much—I can’t blame you entirely. For saving hundreds of lives, I… I’ll pretend last night never happened. The rest… we’ll talk later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jinhuan sighed softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah~ Very well. Time will tell. First, untie me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanyi, still blushing, froze at this. Then her eyes widened; she shoved him back onto the bed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right—you’re still under the drug’s effect! Everything you said was nonsense. I can’t take it seriously! If I untie you now, what if you go mad?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jinhuan stared blankly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? How come you… I’m fully awake! What I said was sincere, heartfelt…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t believe you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanyi’s heart was racing; she declared sternly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re delirious, babbling nonsense. You must be observed for three days!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jinhuan was speechless. He stared at the stunningly beautiful glasses-wearer, then resorted to his old trick:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wanyi, I have a secret… Mm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a physician, Lin Wanyi handled delirious patients far more professionally. Her left hand clamped over his mouth to cut off his spell, her right hand pulled out a silver needle—ready to forcibly shut him down:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rest easy. When you wake up, you can be discharged…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jinhuan feared that if he fell asleep now, he’d wake up in his coffin!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bound tightly, he couldn’t dodge—he could only struggle desperately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, there was still a ghost bride at home who could pull off a crucial trick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanyi held the needle, searching for acupuncture points on the writhing Xie Jinhuan, when suddenly her brow furrowed. A dizziness surged in her mind; cold energy surged chaotically through her organs, and her body instantly weakened. She collapsed onto Xie Jinhuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jinhuan felt immense relief, but kept his face neutral, concerned:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wanyi, what’s wrong? Did your old ailment flare up again?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanyi didn’t know what was happening—she’d been falling ill frequently lately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the Danyang Academy. If she fainted here and a master came to treat her, her witch cult secrets would be exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing this, she panicked. She looked up at Xie Jinhuan, lips parted but words unspoken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Quickly untie me—I’ll treat you. What if someone finds out?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What if you go mad?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m clear-headed! Even if I did go mad, I’d only kiss you a few times—could I kill you? If you expose yourself, the Lin family will suffer too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last night, this lecher had groped her for twenty minutes—afterward, her legs trembled walking. She believed that if Xie Jinhuan truly went mad, he’d harass her, not go around killing people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And right now, he seemed perfectly lucid…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe Old Li had exaggerated before—pretending ignorance to beat Master Mu…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoughts swirled in her mind, but she had no time to ponder. Finally, gritting her teeth, she untied the ropes—and watched his face, tense and close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rustle-rustle~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jinhuan pulled off the ropes, one hand supporting Lin Wanyi:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“See? I told you I was fine. Relax. Don’t worry—I’ve got this. I, Xie Jinhuan, act openly. If I wanted to take advantage of you, I’d do it face-to-face—would I wait till you passed out?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wrapped in overwhelming safety, soothed by his gentle words, Lin Wanyi chose to believe him. She let go of all resistance—and her consciousness slipped into unconsciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She collapsed into his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a silly girl…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jinhuan silently shook his head. Only after she leaned against his chest and fainted did he whisper:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Night Beauty?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mmm~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman in his arms opened her eyes again. Her face remained unchanged, but her aura instantly soared to sixteen feet. She pressed her ear to his chest, listening:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh~ Your heartbeat’s fast.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The government office’s searching the mountains again—how could my heartbeat not be fast?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jinhuan lifted the woman in his arms, but the ghost bride refused to let go:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you doing? Get up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get up to do what? Aren’t you supposed to make Sister cry? Don’t you want to try this perfect chance?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jin wanted to test-drive the Ghost Bride, but how could he steal her vehicle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you want me to try, bring your real body. I won’t hold back. Hurry up, I need to check the Tomb of Demons again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pfft~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Hongshang sat up, picked up clothes from the desk, and tossed them onto the bed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve got the heart but not the courage. Talk big, but you’re scared Sister might appear. After all this time, do you still think she’s a demon or ghost?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jin quickly dressed and shook his head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know you’re not evil, but that’s the Tomb of Demons—you sleeping there must have a reason.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You saw how I looked yesterday. My nature may not be bad, but when the drug hits, I kill anyone I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What if your demonic nature hasn’t been purged? If you wake up and lose control, you could wipe out all of Daqian—who could stop you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Hongshang shrugged slightly: “Either way, Sister won’t kill you. Might even give you a big reward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even puffed out her chest!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True, her figure was impressive—but that was Lin’s girl’s natural advantage; what does it have to do with you, a ghost?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t tempt me. If I dig you up, I need to know your origins first...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jin pulled on his robe, pulled Meiqiu in from outside the door where she’d been eavesdropping, then fetched the paper recording patient conditions. He’d planned to leave a note explaining he was going to Zihui Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he’d finally stabilized the situation and built up his image as a righteous young hero—he must preserve it, lest he be suspected later as “the living ancestor who digs up the Tomb of Demons.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After careful thought, Xie Jin picked up his brush and wrote:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood still wet, phantom shadows fill the sky; demonic traces vanish, the world’s path hard to tread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heroic souls fear no evil wind or storm—sword pointed, banner of righteous qi unfurled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do not worry, I’ll be back soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After writing, Xie Jin set down the paper, picked up the Tian Gang Club and Zhenglun Sword, rehung them at his waist, and staggered a few steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Hongshang raised an eyebrow: “Can your frail body endure long journeys and mountain crossings?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ll see when we get there. Right now, I’m not afraid of being seen in the mountains.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Hongshang nodded lightly and logged out on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sprawled flat on the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jin, appalled at how carelessly this NPC treated its owner, shook his head silently, stepped forward, removed the gold-rimmed glasses, placed them neatly beside the pillow, pulled the thin quilt over her, then slipped quietly out the window...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>———\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Transition chapters...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank you, Master LOOP_, for the alliance reward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exceeded word limit—dropped off the new book ranking; only the monthly vote chart still offers exposure. Likely to launch on the 17th—still a long way off. Please give me some monthly votes or2!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shoutout:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recommend Ying Youmiao’s “The Legend of the Fallen Qianye”—masters interested can check it out~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1863,"2026-06-20T01:38:11.747Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","de590c97fed193a31b4518c42b668fb40e05c1ce31345c451a240c4a209eadf1","the-roaring-dragon-chapter-68","the-roaring-dragon-chapter-66",252,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-roaring-dragon-cover.jpg"]