[{"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-191":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},1557588,2023,"Chapter 191 - 190: Decision, Gold Order","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-191",191,"\u003Cp>It had to be said, Liu Xiaoya was playing the victim before being accused, a little too proficiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most outrageous thing was, she implicated her twin brother, Liu Xiangdi as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Liu Xiaoya next to Liu Sisi looking like she’s wronged, Li Jing twitched at the corner of his mouth repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiangdi, on the other hand, chose to silently ignore Liu Xiaoya’s act and spoke softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sis, here’s the thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening the floodgates, he explained the whole story, and then looked at Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother-in-law, it wasn’t my idea, Xiaoya insisted that she couldn’t trust you, she had to test you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was rendered speechless by his words and looked at Liu Sisi for an explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Liu Sisi spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaoya and Xiangdi are twins. Their parents had an accident when they were young, and my mom took them in. To a certain extent, they are my brother and sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she said this, she lightly bit her red lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaoya has been naughty since she was young, don’t blame her too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking out the keys to unlock their handcuffs, Li Jing glanced at Liu Xiaoya, who was hiding behind Liu Sisi and sizing him up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t stand outside, let’s talk inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon entering the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Li Jing and Liu Sisi had the chance to offer the twins a seat, Liu Xiaoya’s eyes were immediately attracted to the dinner prepared on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her acting like this, Liu Sisi asked softly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaoya, have you two not had dinner?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaoya quickly replied, twisting her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We rented a car and came right after we got off the plane, we didn’t get a chance to eat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well then, have a seat and grab some dinner first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Sisi gave her a warm smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Li Jing immediately went to the kitchen to fetch some bowls and chopsticks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already made extra for dinner, adding two more people just meant two more sets of tableware.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, all four of them were seated at the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaoya, clearly spoiled, immediately started devouring her food as soon as she sat down, while Liu Xiangdi was much more composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tasting a few bites of the food, his gaze shifted towards Liu Sisi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sis, the family already knows about your breakthrough in cultivation and your job at the Jianghai Management Bureau. Some of the elders in the family have expressed a strong desire for you to come back. However, Xiaoya and I didn’t come here to be their messengers, our mother sent us to check on your husband.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing looked up in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins traveled all this way, not to act as messengers, but at Liu Shi’s behest to check on him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did that mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were they here to inspect the goods?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Sisi also frowned upon hearing Liu Xiangdi’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Liu Xiaoya and Liu Xiangdi didn’t make her particularly happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, their arrival signaled that news of her affairs had reached the family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that they were testing Li Jing as soon as they arrived meant the extent of their relationship was also known now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what Liu Xiangdi just said was truly beyond her expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Li Jing beside her, a dumbfounded expression on his face as he held his bowl of rice, Liu Sisi turned to ask in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, my mom only sent you two to check on him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not exactly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiangdi shook his head, glanced at someone, and replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother’s intention was, if brother-in-law proves reliable, she hopes you can accompany him to the Capital. In a few days, it will be the family head’s birthday, and your appearance there would put the minds of the elders at ease, saving us a lot of trouble in the future. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be long before they send people to Jianghai, inevitably causing conflicts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, Liu Xiaoya, who was wolfing down her dinner, chimed in ambiguously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They didn’t send anyone yet largely because they found brother-in-law to be too mysterious after their investigation, and also because of his relationship with Chen Jing, which made them feel somewhat wary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Sisi fell silent upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She did have deep connections with Liu Shi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for the Liu family, she had no fondness, one could even say she had no goodwill towards them at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Going back, she wasn’t afraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Li Jing by her side, what had she to fear?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she didn’t want to cause unnecessary trouble for Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Winning the approval of the elders in the clan wasn’t that easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing revealing his Fifth Boundary cultivation level, of course, would shut most of the so-called elders up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at the same time, someone would also take notice of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A twenty-two-year-old Fifth Boundary cultivator, placed in any one of The Seven Great Families, would be highly sought after. Not to mention the declining Liu family which had only recently shown signs of recovery in the past decade or so?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Going back could maybe help avoid a lot of trouble in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it would cause personal trouble for Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, after listening to Liu Xiangdi and Liu Xiaoya’s conversation, and after some thought, Li Jing spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sisi, if you want to go back and visit, we can just take a trip.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Sisi turned her head, biting her red lip lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you....sure you want to go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aunt has a point, a trip there could avoid so much trouble in the future, why not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Liu Sisi could speak, Liu Xiaoya gave a thumbs up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother-in-law, I like your assertiveness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiangdi stared at Li Jing, saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother-in-law, you should think this through. The elders in our Liu family are not easy to deal with. It’s not that simple to get their approval. In terms of my sister’s relationship with the Liu family...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish his sentence, Li Jing shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may have misunderstood something. The elders of the Liu family have nothing to do with me. I am going to the Capital only to see Aunt, not them. The Liu family has not given Sisi anything. What she has now is all she has fought for herself, and it has nothing to do with the Liu family. As for the gratitude of nurturing, it is only towards Aunt, not any of the so-called elders. I do not recognize them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiangdi was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother-in-law, you do have a point. I agree with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaoya spoke out, her eyes sparkling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sisi has been drifting outside for many years, all because of those unconcerned old people. If it weren’t for mother, they probably wouldn’t even give her this little freedom and would have long arranged a marriage for Sisi and used her as a bargaining chip. And they still talk about being elders, the heck with them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, she put down her chopsticks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since brother-in-law, you have your stance, and we have gotten to this point, let’s just speak honestly. As soon as the elders heard about Sisi’s breakthrough in cultivation, they immediately started looking for a suitable match for her, claiming that she’s of the typical age to settle down. It’s actually just an arranged marriage scheme. It wasn’t easy for them to work Sisi over in the One Realm since she’s mother’s daughter. But now that Sisi has made a breakthrough, they have much more room to operate. Those unconcerned old people really can’t sit still.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to Liu Xiaoya’s words, Liu Sisi remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing didn’t think there was anything wrong about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The affluent families were just like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Liu Sisi’s breakthrough in cultivation, inherently raising her \"value\", who wouldn’t be seeking her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Liu Sisi whose expression had turned a bit sour, Li Jing waved his hand at Liu Xiaoya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eat your food, stop talking about these useless things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaoya was instantly humiliated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was just thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything she said was actually happening in real-time, how was it useless?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since Li Jing didn’t want to discuss these, she reluctantly chose to be tactful and continued eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meal tasted much better than the delicacies of various kinds served in the family mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Li Jing didn’t take the elders of the Liu family seriously, Liu Xiangdi was at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had seen what Liu Sisi had to endure in the Liu family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he was seeing all this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Granted, he deeply approved Li Jing’s attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But while he approved, he didn’t think that Li Jing’s attitude was feasible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A twenty-two-year-old Fourth Boundary cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other places, he would be considered a monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the Capital, he was merely an ordinary genius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many of the Seven Great Families were like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Li Jing was in the late stage of the Four Realm, there might still be some room for discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he obviously wasn’t...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, according to the information the Liu family had found, he was just a beginner in the Four Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he was struggling to decide whether to say a few words, Li Jing stood up, took an empty bowl, filled it with rice, picked a few dishes, and said to Liu Sisi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sisi, please entertain them at home. After this meal, tell them to go back, because we don’t have any spare rooms at home. I’ll deliver a meal to Yuran and then head over to the Management Bureau. I’ll inform the Bureau chief that I’ll be taking a break. If there’s anything else, we can discuss it when I return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ok.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Sisi obediently responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Li Jing had made a decision, she naturally wouldn’t oppose it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, his decision to go to the capital was entirely for her sake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving a message for Liu Sisi, Li Jing laughed a bit and then left with his bowl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaoya watched him go, then turned and murmured softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sisi, why does it feel like your husband doesn’t really like us...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two brought such a big problem here, even I wouldn’t feel welcomed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Sisi muttered in annoyance and then gave her a glare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren’t you aware of the trouble you’ve caused?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaoya made a pouting face, feeling wronged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was just trying to help you out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Save it. If you could manage yourself properly, that’d be great. Why would I need your help?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Sisi shook her head, and took a tissue to wipe the oil-stained corners of her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve never changed, Xiaoya. Always causing trouble and never learning anything useful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaoya gave a silly laugh, but didn’t say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiang Di sat quietly on the side, not wanting to get involved in their conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were indeed adopted by Liu Shi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for a long time before Liu Sisi left home, she was the one taking care of the two children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For them, Liu Sisi was both a sister and a mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the neighboring villa, Li Jing walked over with a bowl of food and knocked on Chen Yuran’s door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after, Chen Yuran opened the door, beaming with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it mealtime?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing chuckled, handing over the bowl of rice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have guests from the Liu family at home, so it didn’t seem appropriate to invite you. Instead, I brought food for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guests from the Liu family?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuran frowned, he took the bowl and glanced at the neighboring courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are they here to make trouble?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, although they did bring some trouble with them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In a couple of days, Sisi and I are planning to visit the Capital, so we might not be back for a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re going to the Capital?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuran looked at him strangely, he grabbed his chopsticks and started eating, saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be careful while you’re in the Capital. Don’t follow my father’s path and offend too many people. It won’t do you any good in the long run.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll try my best,\" Li Jing said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t really bothered about offending people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ultimately, he had no plans to advance any further in his career.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without stopping for long, Li Jing whipped out a Spirit Sword and soared into the sky, leaving behind a message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You just enjoy the food. I’m going to the bureau to see uncle and inform him of my leave in person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short while later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing arrived at the North City Branch of the Management Bureau, and without delay made his way to the Bureau chief’s office and knocked lightly on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a couple of knocks, Chen Jing’s voice came from inside, \"Come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing pushed the door open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing him, Chen Jing looked surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Jing? What brought you here so late?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In a few days, I’m planning to visit the Liu family in the Capital, and I came to request leave from you, uncle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing laid out the issue regarding Liu Xiangdi and Liu Xiaoya before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After listening to the story, Chen Jing nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a good idea to go. It will save us future trouble. As for your leave, I will grant it. How long do you plan to be away?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing thought for a moment and then said, \"About half a month?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just to attend a birthday celebration and show face, don’t you think you’re asking for a bit too much leave?\" Chen Jing asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since I’m going to the Capital, I want to take some time and see other places as well,\" Li Jing explained. \"Plus, being in the Capital, it’s only right that I address the issue with the Liu family. It’s likely that I won’t be able to resolve it if I don’t linger there for a while. Sisi also hasn’t seen her mother for many years. I think she should also have some more time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your explanation makes some sense,\" Chen Jing muttered after listening. \"But half a month leave is a bit long. You’re now a formal inspector and people will talk if I approve such a long leave. How about this, I’ll grant you a three-day leave and then you’ll receive a transfer order. This will allow you to visit the Capital Inspection Headquarters’ major crime unit for two weeks to learn and observe?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Capital Inspection Headquarters?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing raised an eyebrow, approving, \"Alright, uncle, arrange it for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jing responded. Then, he pulled out a golden token and handed it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take this with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Li Jing saw this, he reached out instinctively for the token.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The token was warm to the touch and soothing to the senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just experiencing this sensation, he could ascertain that the token was not an ordinary item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing downward, Li Jing saw that one side of it had \"Xiān\" etched into it while the other side had \"Chen\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle, this token is...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t ask too many questions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once you get to the Capital, go to the Immortal Studies Research Association before heading to the Liu family. There you can take the oath. Afterward, you can directly learn a forbidden skill on the spot. This token can only be used once in your hands, so choose carefully. If you want to learn a forbidden skill in the future, you need to earn remarkable merit for Hua Country. Remember to bring it back after you’re done, and don’t dare to lose it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was stunned as he listened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this token, I can directly learn a forbidden skill in the Immortal Studies Research Association?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s amazing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s more surprising was what Chen Jing said about the token. Although he said that the token could only be used once by him, he never mentioned that the token couldn’t be used in someone else’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No doubt this token was some kind of personal identification seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoever had the token could learn one forbidden skill \"for free\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The easy manner with which Chen Jing had handed over the token was a bit scary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This token could not be possessed by just any cultivator of the Six Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you’re going to cause trouble in the Capital, a Fifth Boundary’s cultivation level isn’t enough, let alone when a Sixth Realm person suddenly emerges. And it’s not just the Seven Great Families that are in the Capital.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jing said calmly, \"Remember, in a place like the Capital, you have to be ruthless to survive. Once you learn the forbidden skill, you should try to master it as soon as possible. If you encounter a Sixth Realm cultivator trying to cause trouble, don’t hesitate and use the forbidden skill directly without giving them time to overpower you. But don’t let the forbidden skill manifest completely either, intimidating the other party is enough. The casting of the forbidden skill connects heaven and earth and alarms the Seventh Realm’s Guardian Gods residing in the Capital. At that time, you can just present the token, nobody will dare to touch you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then added seriously, \"I know you have some abilities that ordinary people don’t, but I don’t want to see the news one day saying that you’ve blown up the entire Capital.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2902,"2026-06-06T07:41:35.216Z",1,"novelbin.me","bbb3b8876df0037eefba3772d5c3b78723d9b494438078baee2e8deba10e5501","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-192","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-190",719,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwhy-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-cover.jpg"]