[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars":3,"chapter-why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-181":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Why Do All These Monsters Have Health Bars?",{"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},1557578,2023,"Chapter 181 - 180: Sun Scheme, Letter from Ji Qing","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-181",181,"\u003Cp>\"The chaos is exactly why we need a secret investigation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jing said, calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First of all, we need to figure out what this evil cultivator is trying to do. The two great demons in the West City are at best a distraction. The real goal of the evil cultivator behind them is not as simple as just wealth accumulation. Possessing the secret method of the Evil Way for Soul-Burning Beast Control, he can do a lot. An ordinary black market is nothing but child play to him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jing massaged his temples as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The black market in West City has been compromised, and the evil cultivator behind this must be on high alert. Keep a low profile while investigating the anomalous funds under those two Examination Institute accounts, and take precautions not to attract any undue attention.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I’ll be careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuran responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could say anything else, Chen Jing said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am delegating full authority over this matter to Li Jing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Jing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuran looked puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it appropriate to entrust such a major issue to one person?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regarding this issue, there’s no doubt that he is the most suitable candidate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jing reply\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s no one in the North City branch with the power of the Fifth Boundary, except for me, the only one in the Sixth Realm. You must understand how many eyes are on me in Jianghai City. Apart from you and me, only Liu Sisi knows that Li Jing has reached the transcendence of the Fifth Boundary. As long as he’s cautious, no one will pay attention to what he does.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He squinted his eyes as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Given the circumstances, I must be frank. I suspect that the issue with the Examination Institute is somehow related to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuran responded with a question mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The raid on the prison car of the North City Inspection Institution by the Great Demon of the Fifth Boundary from West City, doesn’t this seem very suspicious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jing asked in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Black Market in the Old City is located on the fringe of West City, practically outside the borders of Jianghai City. How ingenious must those two guards from the Examination Institute have been to travel all that way to extort people? Even every day\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>once, they have the capacity to do so, how did they come to know about a black market hidden deep inside the boundary of West City? Even the Enforcement Agency of West City didn’t know about it. From where did they receive this information?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Chen Yuran pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, things started to seem off as soon as the Old City Black Market was involved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, to be precise, the whole thing seemed suspicious from the beginning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jing shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not something an ordinary person can do to cover up the anomalous source of the funds in those two accounts from the Examination Institute. A newly established black market that has been open for less than half a month definitely wouldn’t have such technical capacity. You saw it yourself last night. The Old City Black Market even supports scan-to-pay. If an investigation was really launched, none who have traded there could escape. If they can’t even erase traces of basic transactions, how could they make the transfer of such enormous funds untraceable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled deeply as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those two ’manufactured’ great demons can only survive for a month or so at most, and they can’t have such connections. As for the evil cultivator behind them, if he had the connections, he could quietly accumulate wealth under the radar. Pleasing those two guards from the Examination Institute should be of no concern. There’s no need to cause such a big scene and attract our attention at the North City branch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Chen Yuran could speak, Chen Jing continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Multiple enforcements officers lost their lives, and the case will surely make headlines, creating public pressure on the North City branch. The matter will reach the General Bureau, and if there’s no breakthrough, external pressure will eventually fall on me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looking back, the case involves a Great Demon of the Fifth Boundary, and I am the only one in the whole North City branch who can handle it. To others, it might be difficult to investigate the two rogue Great Demons of the Fifth Boundary that have popped up out of nowhere. However, it wouldn’t pose much difficulty for me. Once I kill the guilty Great Demon, it would naturally lead to the cultivator of the Fifth Boundary who commands the Soul-Burning Beast Control.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This step-by-step progression clearly smells like a meticulous design. With the increasing pressure, the North City branch will undoubtedly mobilize a large number of personnel, and I will have to get involved as well. This issue may not be directly targeted at me, but the adversary clearly wants my attention on the evil cultivator.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After listening to Chen Jing’s analysis, Chen Yuran looked worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, dad, you think this is all a conspiracy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rather than a conspiracy, I would say it’s a very transparent plot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jing smiled, joking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would have noticed, which I’m sure the other side expected. Messing around under my nose could be fatal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He added meaningfully,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But they certainly didn’t expect I have Li Jing as a hidden ace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing these words, Chen Yuran blinked her beautiful eyes and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That may not be the case. If it’s a plot against you personally, Li Jing might be part of their considerations. Because of you, he has already attracted the attention of certain individuals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what if he’s part of their consideration?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jing responded with a light smile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do they know that Li Jing has achieved transcendence in the Fifth Boundary?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was indeed unexpected for most people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Chen Jing hadn’t just told her, she would still be in the dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of silence, Chen Yuran said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you’re planning to let Li Jing handle this while you remain behind the scenes, you should explain everything clearly to him. Li Jing doesn’t owe you anything. You can’t just use him like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry, I know what to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jing waved his hand, beaming,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At worst, I have to consider your future as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On hearing this, Chen Yuran’s expression went dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could respond, Chen Jing said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once everything is over, Li Jing will be coming by the house. Last night, I asked him to buy a super computer that needs to be assembled. When the time comes, you should also come over. Your mother misses you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jing’s statement caught her off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t know how to respond to everything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The issue was that Chen Jing had invited Li Jing to come home and meet his mom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuran gazed at Chen Jing in exasperation, her face full of black lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, isn’t this a bit contrary to the principles of martial arts?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Principles of martial arts are for young people to talk about, what does an old man like me have to do with it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jing shrugged and made a remark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, enough idle talk. I have other matters to arrange. Do not go after the bank for the source of the unusual funds. You need to find other routes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, in the Closed Moon Flower Garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After taking a break for one night, Li Jing who had dropped out of Major Crimes Unit Six had Xiaonian call Wu Shu to hand over the spiritual objects worth billions that he had bagged the previous night for auction on the DarkNet Black Market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing had already checked the spiritual objects that Yulian had picked for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know whether Yulian had done this intentionally or if only related spiritual objects were available at the VIP stall of the Great Demon. Either way, the spiritual objects he received either invigorated virility, or had effects similar stimulating desire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These things were really useless to keep on hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s better to exchange them for money on the DarkNet Black Market to give Xiaonian more funds to work with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main point is, Li Jing is not an alchemist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the hands of an alchemist, these spiritually odd objects can be synthesized into something else via cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After handing the spiritual objects over to Wu Shu who posted them on the DarkNet Black Market for a relatively low price, Li Jing transferred the 210 million that Chen Jing had transferred to him last night into the DarkNet Black Market account.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more operating capital, the more room Xiaonian has to maneuver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sale of spiritual objects worth over a billion via the DarkNet, even at a reduced price, should still fetch around 800 million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With another 210 million in cash transferred in, when the spiritual objects are sold, his DarkNet account should have at least 1.5 billion in funds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such abundant capital, gaining advanced membership on the DarkNet won’t take long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be more convenient to brush up further afterwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once it’s completely brushed up, that’s when the \"financial management\" begins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Xiaonian managing the \"financial management\", it’s not something that can be compared with legitimate investing. A fortune is just around the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After setting up the subsequent arrangements, Li Jing seized the moment to head to the spiritual object market alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t manage to get the body of the Fifth Boundary Big Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But last night he did get a Fourth Realm Pig Monster and two Third Realm Dog Demons, along with over a hundred low-tier demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The point is the over a hundred low-tier demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to verify whether these low-tier demons, which had been artificially groomed and just transformed into demons, had started producing Demonic Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If so, it’s over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not, then it’s a huge windfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Low-tier demons that haven’t produced Demonic Qi can be used as high-value nutritional supplements, much more valuable than Spirit Infusion Livestock. That’s a lot of money for Elder Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of individual value, it certainly can’t compare with high-tier demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, it’s all about volume!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With familiarity, he went to the identification shop. Upon entering, he found out Xu Jiayi was not in the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked one of the shop assistants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is your lady not in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing is not only a regular customer of the appraisal shop, he is also a \"VIP\" whom Miss Xu has specifically instructed to not charge any fees. The shop assistant was already familiar with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recognizing his inquiry, the shop assistant responded, with respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The young lady went back to school today and won’t be back until the afternoon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back to school?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was a little stunned, then understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Xu Jiayi at the appraisal shop every time, he had almost forgotten that she hadn’t graduated yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without giving it much thought, Li Jing said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take me to the appraisal room. I brought a lot of things this time. I need you guys to appraise and break them down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lot of things?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shop assistant blinked, subconsciously saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure, Mr. Li please follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon arriving in the spacious appraisal room accompanied by the shop assistant, Li Jing didn’t beat around the bush. He summoned a pig and two dogs, high-tier demons, with a wave of his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These three, a Fourth Realm Pig Monster and two Third Realm Dog Demons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fourth Realm Pig Monster?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shop assistant’s eyes brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jiayi’s appraisal shop covers monsters, spiritual objects, precious items, elixirs, talismans, and all cultivation-related items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monster appraisals are relatively rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it’s quite rare for monsters to appear in the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary people have very few chances to kill monsters and sell them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monster appraisal services are basically aimed at the workers from the patrol bureau, the management bureau, and related personnel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Appraisals of Third Realm monsters are relatively common.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Fourth Realm monsters are extremely rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally you can’t even get your hands on them, let alone see them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those working in the appraisal industry, who doesn’t want to evaluate some rare items?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze was hotly affixed to the body of the pig monster. Just as the shopkeeper prepared to touch it, Li Jing waved his hand again, releasing piles of low-level monster corpses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When seeing the bodies piling up in a \"ton,\" the shopkeeper was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of Xu Jiayi’s employees knew that Li Jing was incredibly capable and lucky, frequently slaying wayward monsters and bringing them in for identification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what was happening now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mountain of flesh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The quality of these monsters wasn’t very high, one could tell this at a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the hundreds of monsters piled up in front of him were way too exaggerated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a whole month, the identification shop might not encounter so many.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What on earth had Li Jing done?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had he swept an entire monster’s lair in the deep forest?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After rubbing his eyes to make sure he wasn’t mistaken, the shopkeeper looked at Li Jing, lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Inspector Li, are these monsters...all for identification?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are just about to undergo metamorphosis, they don’t need close examination. Just confirm whether they contain Demonic Qi inside their bodies and whether they can be directly consumed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he finished speaking, his phone vibrated in his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puzzled, he took out his phone and found a message from Ji Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have some information about the Fifth Boundary Big Monster. Can you come by my shop?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reading the message, Li Jing frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Qing’s information came a bit late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The offender, the Fifth Boundary Big Monster, had already been dealt with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All that remained was uncovering the Evil Cultivator behind the scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking that he had time to pick up Yulian at lunch, he decided to swing by Ji Qing’s place. At least he could play with the cats there. Li Jing started typing a message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, I’ll be there in a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sending the message, Li Jing turned to the bewildered shopkeeper facing the mountain of monster flesh and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s quite a bit here, so take your time. Firstly, separate the flesh from the pig monster and the two dog monsters for me, I’m taking those right away. For the other parts, just give me a price after you finish the identification and keep them for me. As for these hundreds of low-level monsters, once you confirmed they can be eaten, keep them as well, and I’ll wire Xu Jiayi the money afterward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, please wait for a while in the shop, Mr. Li. I will start separating the flesh of the pig and dog monsters for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shopkeeper nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Identifying these many monsters would require a substantial amount of time and manpower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, there was no doubt that the deal would be profitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After discussing with the shopkeeper, Li Jing waited a bit in the shop, and transferred a million to Zhou Xuan and Xia Ming respectively on his phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Zhou Xuan and Xia Ming didn’t provide any particularly useful information, they had done him a favour, and he certainly couldn’t let them leave empty handed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, he didn’t mind such a small sum of money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the reward was paid, it would be easier to ask for favours in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Ji Qing and Jing Ming, he planned to give them the flesh of a Three Realm Dog Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Fourth Realm Pig Demon could certainly be eaten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was that they couldn’t digest it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carnivorous monsters had limitations on what they could digest when they consumed the flesh and blood of other monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were not able to digest the flesh and blood of monsters whose realms were much higher than their own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This involved not only the intensity of the Demonic Qi they possessed, but also their physical digestive abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost 20 minutes later, Li Jing received the flesh from the pig and two dog monsters from the shopkeeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the Spiritual Objects Market, he quickly took to the sky and headed towards Ji Qing’s hotpot restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he landed, he saw Ji Qing waiting at the entrance of the restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him landing outside the shop, Ji Qing opened the door and came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not convenient to talk in the shop, let’s take a walk and chat on the go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, she took Li Jing’s arm without waiting for his response and led him into the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being pulled away, Li Jing blurted out subconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, I already got a lead on the serial monster last night, and I’ve taken care of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Taken care of it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Qing stopped in her tracks, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just got word this morning that a group of unidentified monsters have shown up in North City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing slowly typed out a question mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>North City, a group of unidentified monsters showed up?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frowning slightly, Li Jing inquired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is your information coming from, is it reliable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reliable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Qing replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The news came from a friend who’s a private detective among the monsters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Private detective?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Qing responded, lowering her voice,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My friend is a transformed ant queen, possessing a talent to flawlessly control ants to work for her. She uses this talent to investigate adultery for people. Every investigation is spot on, and her business is doing quite well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Qing’s friend is certainly a player.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Controlling ants as a talent is pretty pointless when facing enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But using it as a private detective investigating affairs, this is quite promising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would care about a few ants?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Astonished, Li Jing was filled with doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s a group of unidentifiable Great Demons active in North City, probably related to Evil Cultivators who have mastered Soul-Burning Beast Control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what exactly is their plot?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it not for profiteering from the underground black market?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation becomes a bit intriguing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he pondered, Ji Qing whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My friend happened to see this group of Fifth Boundary Great Demons at a club while she was working. It’s rare for monsters to gather, let alone Fifth Boundary Great Demons. Four of them coming together clearly means trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, she took out a photograph and handed it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here, this is a picture my friend took secretly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A picture!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing’s eyes lit up as he took the picture to examine it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the picture, there were three men and a woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four individuals, none of whom were Great Demons who had signed a peace treaty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking the photo and storing it away, Li Jing asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Has your friend only seen them once?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many times do you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Qing rolled her eyes and replied,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My friend is only at the Third Boundary. She was just curious when she saw a gathering of Great Demons and took a sneaky picture. How can she dare to investigate deeper? Anyway, I’ve told you the info, now it’s up to you to weigh it out. We, at the third boundary, need to keep our distance when it involves four Fifth Boundary Great Demons. If not, we wouldn’t even know how we died.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing, Li Jing blinked, hesitating for a moment, and did not disclose his cultivation level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s no point in showing off his realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he did, Ji Qing probably wouldn’t feel assured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four Fifth Boundary Great Demons are not something a regular Fifth Boundary being can handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of making Ji Qing worry, it’s better to keep mum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the health bar above Ji Qing’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goodness, 4201.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’s been eating Rat Demon meat, but in half a month, she has made so little progress?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her efficiency was much worse compared to when she was at Chen Yuran’s place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously, Ji Qing, back in her regular life, was thoroughly corrupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speechless secretly, Li Jing, having no other choice, led Ji Qing into an alley off the street and pulled out two sacks chock-full of something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Third Boundary Dog Demon meat, you take it and share it with Jing Ming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Qing blanched slightly upon seeing that he had two full sacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that both sacks were filled with Third Boundary Dog Demon meat, her eyes lit up and she swung a hand to take the sacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is quite a hefty amount, at least 200 kilos. Where’d you get it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Killed them during action last night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing responded truthfully, glancing at Ji Qing, who after receiving the Dog Demon meat, was hanging onto him. He said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t you think it’s about time you picked up cultivation again instead of being obsessed with video games all the time? If you were already at the Fourth Boundary, I have a whole Fourth Boundary Pig Monster’s flesh here, that’s over a thousand kilos.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Fourth Boundary Pig Monster?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over a thousand kilos?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Qing took a deep breath and grudgingly said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know me, I just have this little love...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stopped mid-sentence, feeling something wrong, and frowned at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s your current cultivation level? You can kill Fourth Boundary monsters?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You guess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Ji Qing made a face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, don’t tell me then. Anyway, I’m just like this. It’s impossible for me to cultivate anymore. I can never cultivate in this life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke, her expression as if she’d given up treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you could feed me till I reach the Fourth Boundary I might follow you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This one here, she truly is outrageous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking his head with a helpless smile, Li Jing said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then, I still have other matters to attend to. I’ll drop you off at your shop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>",3673,"2026-06-06T07:41:35.216Z",1,"novelbin.me","86c066ea1c20643b61611f879e35133cc7d611506b925b6b4491c673591c4851","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-182","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-180",719,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwhy-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-cover.jpg"]