[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-treasure-immortal-basin":3,"chapter-the-treasure-immortal-basin-the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-55":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},2355238,4608,"Chapter 55: Heart Like a Snake and Scorpion","the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-55",55,"\u003Cp>“Open...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng had nowhere left to retreat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved his hand, and the talisman transformed into a fireball the size of a foot, roaring outward toward the giant serpent’s mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speed was too fast; the giant serpent had no time to dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fireball Talisman exploded inside the giant serpent’s mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splash...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, red blood rained down from the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In agony, the giant serpent could no longer continue swallowing He Pingsheng, but its pain was immense—it twisted its massive head violently and slammed into He Pingsheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, He Pingsheng had already prepared himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A layer of earth armor expanded around his body, followed by a layer of fire shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition, the supreme magic treasure, the Green Wood Shield, was also activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three layers of defense altogether.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These three shields, even a Qi Refining Stage Twelve cultivator might not break through in one blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the golden giant serpent was Foundation Establishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crash...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng was instantly blasted away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three shields he had raised shattered like paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Green Wood Shield was knocked far away, landing on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body flew over ten zhang before crashing heavily to the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Puh... puh-puh...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After landing, he spat out several more mouthfuls of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The might of Foundation Establishment was beyond the comprehension of Qi Refining disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, He Pingsheng had three layers of shields, and that strike had merely been the serpent’s instinctive outburst of pain—not a true attack—otherwise, whether He Pingsheng would still be alive was uncertain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roar...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden giant serpent stared at He Pingsheng, its vertical pupils brimming with boundless hatred, then prepared to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, He Pingsheng’s master, Yu Ning, finally arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Beast... how dare you harm my disciple?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ning stepped forward, landing in midair, and flicked her dust whisk—white threads shot out, wrapping around the giant serpent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The serpent and Yu Ning clashed, neither gaining the upper hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn beast!” At this moment, the master of Hongde Courtyard, Yu De True Person, finally emerged from his cultivation chamber—he roared, and immediately took control of the golden giant serpent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What happened?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After controlling the serpent, Yu De turned to Yu Ning: “Sister... why are you fighting this beast?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph...” Yu Ning sneered. “That’s something you should answer yourself—why did this serpent suddenly fly out of your palace and attack someone? Look at my disciple—he’d be dead if I’d arrived half a breath later!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, He Pingsheng had risen from the ground and retrieved his Green Wood Shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dared not raise his head, fearing Yu De might recognize him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he was overthinking it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu De did not recognize He Pingsheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boy, what happened?” Yu De demanded of He Pingsheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng replied: “Respected Master, one of your junior attendants claimed to carry your decree, summoning me to Hongde Courtyard for questioning. I followed him to the courtyard’s entrance, but saw no sign of you—only this serpent bursting from your cultivation hall, nearly swallowing me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Junior attendant?” Yu De’s eyes narrowed. “I didn’t send anyone...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t falsely accuse me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu De stared at He Pingsheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master!” At this moment, Zhao Linger stepped forward. “I can testify—it was your attendant Mingzhu who did this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good, good, good!” Yu Ning sneered. “Brother, your own attendant is using your name to kill people!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu De’s face turned black. “Mingzhu... come out here! I want to know who gave you the nerve!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grandfather... Grandfather...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Linglong emerged from Hongde Courtyard with a group of disciples. “Grandfather... Mingzhu dared to forge your decree and nearly killed Brother He!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve already executed him on the spot!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crash...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several disciples tossed a corpse onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who else could it be but Mingzhu?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone stared in stunned silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dead?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No witnesses left?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng took a deep breath and looked at Linglong. If he still didn’t understand what had happened now, he might as well be dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had refused to help this woman with her pill refining, and she had held a grudge—so she fabricated an excuse to lure him here, then unleashed the golden serpent to kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If He Pingsheng died, all blame could be pinned on the attendant Mingzhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clever plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So cruel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A snake-and-scorpion woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Linglong’s gaze turned toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes brimmed with provocation, arrogance, and a touch of condescension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother!” Yu Ning said. “As far as I know, my disciple had no contact or grievance with your Hongde Courtyard attendant. If you don’t give me an explanation, I’ll take this matter straight to our Master!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He Pingsheng, did you have any feud with Mingzhu?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Yu Ning turned to He Pingsheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng shook his head. “No... until just now, I didn’t even know Mingzhu’s name.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then it was an accident!” Yu De declared outright. “This beast doesn’t understand human nature—it probably didn’t recognize Brother He and attacked out of fright!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No!” Zhao Linger shouted from afar. “Master, it was clearly Linglong who asked Brother He to refine pills and was refused—then she set this trap!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You must investigate thoroughly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Otherwise, why would Mingzhu forge your decree to summon He Pingsheng? That makes no sense!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes turned to Linglong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Linglong panicked. “Lies... I didn’t... I didn’t...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu De’s gaze sharpened as it landed on Linglong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew his granddaughter’s nature too well—but he couldn’t sacrifice her over this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother He,” Yu De turned to He Pingsheng. “You’re the one involved—what do you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng paused, then bowed. “I don’t know the truth. I thought perhaps refusing to refine pills might anger Sister Linglong—but I never believed she’d be so heartless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng naturally wanted to kill Linglong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he knew it was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he couldn’t strike her down in one blow, better to retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, screaming and raging would only be foolish noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could someone so high above him kill his own granddaughter for a mere disciple?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he was an inner sect disciple, what did that matter?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t cowardice—it was stepping back to hide and wait for an opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe... Brother He speaks wisely!” Yu De chuckled. “Very well. I believe this was merely a misunderstanding. Let it rest—I’ll continue investigating.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother He, don’t take offense—here’s some compensation...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Take it for now. When I have progress, I’ll give you a proper explanation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Hundred Treasures pouch was thrown toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng took it without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why refuse free gains?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister... what do you say?” Yu De turned to Yu Ning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ning nodded. “Fine... let it be this way for now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pingsheng, Ling’er...” Yu Ning turned to her disciples. “Come with me.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1113,"2026-06-21T04:08:57.694Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","6979593a4f8f104e1e8ff1dd463774f7422123a5eec00ca338593fb5ea38581e","the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-56","the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-54",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-treasure-immortal-basin-cover.jpg"]