[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-watching-the-immortals-fall":3,"chapter-watching-the-immortals-fall-watching-the-immortals-fall-chapter-7":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Watching the Immortals Fall",{"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},2259880,4410,"Chapter 7: This Is My Newly Admitted Disciple!","watching-the-immortals-fall-chapter-7",7,"\u003Cp>After Qiu Ru’s incident, Kuangcheng had studied the Xia Lüxian Regulations and identified the key to breaking the deadlock: Fang Ruoyao, who had become a disciple of the Heavenly Book Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what Ji You saw was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he saw was a youth under twenty, fully perfected in the lower three realms, voluntarily entering the immortal registry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not the real Young Master Ji; he knew nothing of Fang Ruoyao, but from her coming to break off their engagement while he lay bedridden, this Miss Fang was not a trustworthy person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since she was not trustworthy, better to do it himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, no matter how much the outside world stirred, he remained unmoved, shut himself in, and charged forward—though it was nine deaths and one life, he somehow held on to the remaining ninety percent through sheer character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, in the empty courtyard, chrysanthemum leaves covered the ground, and all fell silent as if frozen—until a scholar named Guo Zixing turned his head and tremulously opened his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his words were halting, only a few short phrases sent a chill through everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“P-private cultivation…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn’t private cultivation by commoners a capital offense…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words alone made Fang Ruoyao lift her eyelids slightly, snapping out of her shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s right—private cultivation by commoners was a capital crime, a strict law of Great Xia, impossible to escape even with boundless immortal energy; yet she was different—she was the orthodox immortal chosen by the Heavenly Book Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their social status was truly worlds apart!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Kuangcheng paused in thought, silently gripping a white porcelain vase placed on the table, his hand trembling slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Ji You had already stepped swiftly into the front hall of the government office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment he stepped in, a fierce punch intent slammed toward his face, followed by a coarse, cold face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji You had no time to speak—his expression hardened instantly, spiritual light flared around him, he slid low and retreated, and the airwave instantly swept away the potted plants at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ambush?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The punch intent followed, leaving no escape—Young Master Ji immediately raised his arm to meet it, striking like thunder, using offense as defense, his momentum like a collapsing mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As fists clashed, airwaves churned; the porcelain vases in the hall, unable to bear the pressure, instantly cracked with countless fine fissures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, this punch had not come without reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, during the exchange in the front hall, Cao Jingsong had been overly eager to save the Qiu family girl, his words sharp and aggressive, causing others to misunderstand him as abusing power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion ranked second in the land; its chief guard commander, Bao Yongsheng, naturally had no fear of the Heavenly Book Academy’s reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since the Qingyun Immortal Code clearly stated: no one may interfere in another sect’s affairs. Cao Jingsong could not explain the connection, only postured and blustered, making the atmosphere in the front hall grow tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Ji You appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he had driven off the government office runners at the county gate, it was his first time fighting—he still didn’t know how to control his aura, giving off a murderous intent like dry wood tossed into cotton, inevitably making others suspect ill will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, after their fists collided, Ji You retreated three steps and grimaced, shaking his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bao Yongsheng also retreated three steps, suppressing his surging blood, then curled his fingers into a claw and struck straight for Ji You’s throat, his airwave roaring like a tiger’s roar and a dragon’s cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji You had no real combat experience; he merely relied on instinct, swinging his arm downward to meet Bao’s thunderous tiger claw, then used the force to retreat again, his entire body glowing like a tidal wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd following from the corridor stood dumbfounded, eyes wide as if stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had never seen the supernatural power of immortals before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even more surreal was that one of the immortals radiating such power was Ji You…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, Jia Sicong, Dong Wei, and others came to their senses and saw the young ladies in the courtyard all biting their lips, lost in daze—feelings of bitterness rose in their chests: at least he went out in glory before dying!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what happened next silenced them completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the guard commander who had struck like a shaking mountain suddenly stopped, staring at Ji You with suspicion, as if astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You—so young, and already perfected in the lower three realms?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not just perfected in the lower three realms.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Jingsong stood up, eyes wide: “And he’s still under twenty!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji You frowned—wasn’t that my line?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My cultivation, so stealthy, I’ve never revealed it—even when training, I’d cover the windows with black curtains; even the Qiu family didn’t know, let alone others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, this saves me from explaining—but since I didn’t fake it, it still feels a bit off…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Jingsong had no idea what he was thinking; he only stared intently at Ji You.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s done—truly done…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One day to reach the upper realm of Condensation, then overnight to perfection—using one hour as ten still falls impossibly short!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the moment Ji You stepped into the hall, he sensed something different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, he simply succeeded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bao Yongsheng now looked at Cao Jingsong, then at Qiu Ru, then at Ji You, and suddenly frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using people to brew pills requires verifying identity—especially a girl whose spiritual aura radiated so intensely; if not born with innate talent, then she must have an immortal behind her. Failing to investigate properly invites disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And such youth, connected to the Qiu family case—only one person fits both criteria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could this gentleman be… Young Master Ji?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am Ji You. Today, upon awakening from meditation, I heard rumors about my younger sister and came here to investigate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Commander Bao’s expression changed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Cao Jingsong rose and stepped forward, arms crossed: “Correct—he is my newly admitted disciple of the Heavenly Book Academy. Commander Bao, surely you don’t think I’d interfere in another sect’s affairs without cause?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Ruyi: “?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji You: “?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bao Yongsheng didn’t believe this old dog’s words, but no matter what, he couldn’t take the girl away today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfection in the lower three realms was not an extraordinary realm—it might impress commoners, but among immortals, it was merely the end of preparatory training, the start of the true path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People of this realm were common at Fengxian Mountain Villa—seven or eight of them, nothing unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Young Master Ji’s value lay in the precondition: under twenty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Seven Immortal Sects of Qingyun had once reached a consensus: anyone who achieved perfection in the lower three realms before twenty would inevitably ascend to the upper five realms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Fengxian Mountain Villa inherited the Xuan Yuan lineage, it was not the Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion itself. To risk angering a potential upper five realm immortal over a single tonic pill was unwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After long consideration, Bao Yongsheng looked at Ji You: “For days, rumors have spread in Yuyang County that I meant to use the girl for pills—but I never said that. Today I came solely to clear up the misunderstanding, and I hadn’t even opened my mouth when Young Master Ji arrived.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Jingsong frowned—old fox.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji You fell silent for a long moment, then smiled: “Misunderstandings do happen often.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander Bao, you may not know—once, while begging for food at a restaurant, I met an old friend. I thought he came to mock me, but he generously bought me ten baskets of fresh dumplings.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Sicong: “?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Commander Bao smiled: “If it’s a misunderstanding, then it’s good it’s cleared. But Young Master Ji needn’t necessarily join the Heavenly Book Academy, you know?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji You glanced at Cao Jingsong: “What do you mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I just observed your strength—powerful, your spiritual energy vast. You’re perfectly suited to the Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion’s path.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so? But the immortals of the Heavenly Book Academy promised me: the finest immortal art, the most precious artifact, top-grade spirit stones, and the most beautiful senior sister as my study companion. I’m truly torn.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Jingsong: “?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bao Yongsheng gritted his teeth: “Hearsay is nothing compared to what you hold. Don’t worry, I’ll return and petition the villa master—he recently acquired an excellent spirit sword.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the five from Fengxian Mountain Villa rose, even forgetting to lead their horses, stepping ten zhang per stride as they left the government office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Ji You fell into thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no other immortals around him, so he had little sense of his own worth—but seeing them flee so hastily, he finally understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Kuangcheng in the crowd relaxed, slowly releasing the vase in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In stark contrast, the other onlookers remained tense, utterly bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Private cultivation by commoners is a capital offense? But why did they feel… someone was about to get rich?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Zhong had been guarding his daughter throughout; seeing the immortal who came to take her vanish, he trembled and asked hesitantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji You turned to him: “This matter is settled.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“W-what just happened?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The scholar next door told me a Heavenly Book Academy disciple could save you, so I stayed up all night—and became one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong Wei, Jia Sicong, Fang Ruoyao, and the others gathered at the gate, their lips trembling slightly after listening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Jingsong immediately stood up, exclaiming in delight: “Young Master Ji, is this true? Are you certain you wish to join my Heavenly Book Academy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I won’t join the Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion—I don’t eat people. But I’ve just broken through, and my spiritual energy is chaotic. May I return to rest first, then accompany you to Shengjing in a few days?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brilliant! Perfect!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Jingsong stood with arms crossed, magnanimous: “Come forward—I’ll personally purify your spiritual origin with my aura!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji You paused, then said: “I drank tea this morning and left the kettle on. I came in a hurry—I don’t think I put out the fire.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Cao Jingsong’s face remained calm, but his heart was shaken to its core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He broke through overnight—and still found time to drink tea? Clearly, this youth possessed extraordinary talent and temperament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji You then bowed politely to Cao Jingsong and turned to leave, but a trickle of blood slipped from his lips, quickly wiped away with the back of his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Ru, small in stature, looked up and saw the crimson corner of his lips, the blood between his teeth, and widened her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Ji You pulled his lips into a smile, shook his head at her, and quietly led the father and daughter out the main gate of the county government office—his vision already spinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1807,"2026-06-19T15:28:39.995Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","9ed04a0bd1ce4a93a0e4b24cf2561abb7ba2964a404ec93b9b59bfe046a2763c","watching-the-immortals-fall-chapter-8","watching-the-immortals-fall-chapter-6",430,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwatching-the-immortals-fall-cover.jpg"]