[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-treasure-immortal-basin":3,"chapter-the-treasure-immortal-basin-the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-246":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Treasure Immortal Basin",{"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},2355429,4608,"Chapter 246","the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-246",246,"\u003Cp>The Xiao Yao Immortal Sect is one of the top-ranked sects in the entire Hongshi County.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its strength is immense, with at least six Nascent Soul cultivators within its ranks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of Golden Core elders is countless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Shangli is one of these Golden Core elders of the Xiao Yao Immortal Sect, and he was not a latecomer to cultivation—he grew up entirely within the sect, rising to become a major Golden Core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the Xiao Yao Immortal Sect, he holds high rank and great power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, after reaching the mid-stage of Golden Core, further breakthroughs became difficult; as his years increased, he began pursuing Yin-Yang harmony techniques to absorb Yin and replenish Yang to enhance his cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hoped to use this shortcut to shatter his Core and form a Nascent Soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet since embracing the Joyful Union path, he turned the Dao into a mere hobby, gradually sinking into it, unable to extricate himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lust for women reached the point of obsession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, at this Jiaoyi Society, he saw Qiao Huizhu gently wiping He Pingsheng’s sweat with a silk handkerchief—his heart flashed like lightning, and he became determined to claim her for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the scene just now came to pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your consort?” Bai Shangli looked at He Pingsheng, his brow slightly furrowed: “You?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You, a filthy, ugly wretch, dare to be worthy of such a heavenly beauty?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Truly the greatest absurdity—a joke, a joke…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng was not ugly—he had well-proportioned features, a tall, slender frame, and an ordinary but decent appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, he had used the Jin Lan Treasure Robe to alter his appearance, making him genuinely unattractive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder!” Qiao Huizhu hid behind He Pingsheng and said: “My husband speaks truly—we are already sworn cultivator partners, and this marriage was arranged by our senior family members!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is no joke!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Huizhu stepping forward to confirm this angered Bai Shangli instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around them, people pointed and whispered; though none spoke aloud, their gazes clearly favored Qiao Huizhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Shangli felt he was on the defensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His plan to forcibly take Qiao Huizhu was likely to fail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn’t matter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he couldn’t seize her by force, he could threaten and bribe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight, he must consummate his union with this girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more Bai Shangli looked, the hotter his desire grew—he longed to enter the bridal chamber at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Very well!” Bai Shangli glanced at He Pingsheng and said: “Boy, I am an elder of the Xiao Yao Immortal Sect—you’ve heard of it, haven’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes,” He Pingsheng nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had indeed heard of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it was among the top ten sects in Hongshi County.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good…” Bai Shangli said: “Surrender your consort to me, and you shall become my direct disciple, a third-generation core of the Xiao Yao Immortal Sect—I guarantee you a lifetime of comfort!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not just comfort—you’ll hold high rank and great power within the sect!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this offer, countless cultivators drooled with envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A third-generation disciple of the Xiao Yao Immortal Sect?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something most could never even dream of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Bai Shangli, this man, held high rank and great power within the sect—if he became such a master, wouldn’t his cultivation flow like fish in water?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boy, you’ve struck gold!” Bai Shangli spoke to He Pingsheng, but his eyes never left Qiao Huizhu—he grew hotter with every glance, even swallowing saliva several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, He Pingsheng did not bow. He said coolly: “Leave. I have no interest in your Xiao Yao Immortal Sect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder, cease your unreasonable harassment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Shangli hissed: “You refuse?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng said: “Even if you offered me a Great Luo Golden Immortal, I’d refuse!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good, good, good…” Seeing He Pingsheng’s firm stance, Bai Shangli gritted his teeth, burning to slap him dead on the spot and drag Qiao Huizhu away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he knew the rules of this Jiaoyi Society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one was permitted to use force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violators would die without mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Shangli said: “Fine, boy. I’ll give you one last chance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hand over this girl, let me have my fill, and I’ll take you as my final direct disciple!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Otherwise, when this Jiaoyi Society closes, it will be your death.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng replied coolly: “Then wait until the Jiaoyi Society ends—we’ll settle this by our own merits.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh… you’ve got guts… good, good…” Bai Shangli said: “I’ll be waiting for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swept his sleeve and turned away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Bai Shangli’s spiritual sense constantly monitored He Pingsheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Husband…” Qiao Huizhu gripped He Pingsheng’s hand and said: “I’ve caused you trouble… we…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t fear!” He Pingsheng patted her hand and said: “It’s fine—I guarantee your safety!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng had no right to fight a Golden Core cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had two methods to kill this Golden Core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first method: throw the [Zhan Shen Fa] into the Ju Bao Pen, then strengthen it into a Heaven-grade spiritual sense technique—he had swallowed the Twin Divine Pills, and his spiritual sense had reached ten thousand zhang in strength; within fifteen days, he would surely master one technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with his overwhelming spiritual sense, he could shatter Bai Shangli’s mind sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second method: similarly, strengthen the newly purchased third-rank talisman [Golden Thunder Talisman] to its peak quality, then trigger it instantly—it could take this Golden Core’s life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remember, He Pingsheng’s spiritual sense now surpassed even the peak of Golden Core, so triggering a third-rank talisman would be swift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But both methods had one weakness: they required the Ju Bao Pen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, He Pingsheng dared not use the Ju Bao Pen lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knew if some hidden master lurked within Skull Mountain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a way!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t his spiritual sense already strong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it could last fifteen full days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No problem—once the Jiaoyi Society ends, I’ll simply take Qiao Huizhu and fly away on my sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword-flight speed is tied to spiritual sense strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stronger the spiritual sense, the faster the speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it consumes much energy, it doesn’t matter—I have Golden Bee Holy Elixir to replenish myself at any time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That Golden Core eighth-layer fool, Bai Shangli, won’t catch my speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond this, He Pingsheng had a fourth method: first, quickly put distance between himself and Bai Shangli, then remove the Jin Lan Treasure Robe from his own body and drape it over Qiao Huizhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Qiao Huizhu could alter her appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng would restore his true face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With both their appearances changed, would Bai Shangli still recognize them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this required Qiao Huizhu to remain close to He Pingsheng—if she strayed too far, the Jin Lan Treasure Robe would become useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this treasure robe had been cultivated by him alone; Qiao Huizhu had not cultivated it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Precisely because he had so many countermeasures, He Pingsheng was not afraid of Bai Shangli.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He resumed his stall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As dusk neared, someone finally appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The visitor was a female cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fellow cultivator…” The woman, clad in a black Dao robe, bowed to He Pingsheng, then whispered: “Are you certain two Tian Xiang Dou Kou beans can be exchanged for a top-grade spirit weapon shield?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng said: “I am certain.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you have them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t,” the black-robed woman shook her head, continuing in a low voice: “But I know a piece of news about Tian Xiang Dou Kou.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1227,"2026-06-21T04:09:00.242Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","90cb7dcf34635eab286ac0710eca0d5ae791ae105bcaad48f516fff7d6e297ca","the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-247","the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-245",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-treasure-immortal-basin-cover.jpg"]