[{"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-235":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},1557832,2023,"Chapter 235 - 234 A Pair of Fox Demons, the 3rd Origin","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-235",235,"\u003Cp>Soon, Li Jing arrived at the second phase of the Closed Moon Flower Garden, landing in the courtyard of the villa he bought for Jiu Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the deep black night, the villa was brightly lit upstairs and downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing at the front door, Li Jing raised his hand and gently knocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Knock knock,\" two sounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door opened quickly, and Jiu Li peeked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing it was Li Jing standing at the door, she hummed pretentiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yo! So you finally remembered to come here after being so busy? It’s not easy waiting for you! You promised to treat me well, but I haven’t seen you all day!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing laughed awkwardly at her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, he was in the wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to say something, Jiu Li swung open the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Li Jing saw her wearing a short pink dress that revealed her figure and holding something like a magic wand in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He squinted his brow strangely upon seeing this scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Jiu, what... are you doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"COS as a magical girl, can’t you see that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiu Li cocked her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A magical girl. Of course, he could see that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To say this two hundred-year-old fox demon as a magical girl does indeed have that kind of charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Yulian, both are fox demons, but Jiu Li has taken a completely different approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her delicate little face almost has the characters \"Pure\" written on it, unlike Yulian, who has \"Desire\" written all over her gestures, looking like a vixen no matter how you look at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, her silver hair paired with a pink outfit gives off the aura of a naïve teenage girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was just a bit perplexed. Jiu Li had only been in North City for a few hours, so how could she have gotten into COS?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While still puzzled, Jiu Li stepped back from the doorway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t just stand at the door, come in and talk. Yulian and I have been waiting for you for a long time. She’s in the kitchen preparing a late-night snack right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Late-night snack?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was stunned for a moment, and as he walked into the doorway, he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just came to see you, and then I was planning on taking Yulian back to East City...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he finished speaking, Jiu Li\u002Fb> said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yulian won’t go home tonight; she’s staying with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing slowly typed out a question mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yulian is not going back tonight?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What does this mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the person at the door who was befuddled, Jiu Li giggled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I and Yulian are both fox demons, isn’t it natural that we hit it off right away?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just before I came over, my editor happened to be urging me to start a new project. When I saw Yulian, I immediately got an idea! A magical girl fighting against cultivators, that’s an interesting angle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiu Li getting along with Yulian from the start was not surprising to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them are not people who put on airs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiu Li is outgoing, and Yulian is mature and steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the two fox demons didn’t become best friends at first sight, their relationship wouldn’t be too bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s the deal with \"magical girl fighting against cultivators\"?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still confused, Yulian, wearing a high slit Taoist robe, walked into the living room with two dinner plates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing from afar and seeing him, Yulian smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Jing, I knew you should be finishing up soon. I happened to make a late-night snack, want to join?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing opened his mouth silently, feeling a bit flustered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it was just Jiu Li getting into COS, that would be no big deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, she’s essentially a professional artist if you just don’t count her being an old trickster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he didn’t expect was for Yulian to join her in COS as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Yulian’s current appearance, he was at a loss for words...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Taoist robe, which should have been fairly decent, was made into a high slit style by her, giving it a provocative, seductive feel. Li Jing almost gawked at the sight of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the person at the door, whose hair was tousled by the wind, Jiu Li smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yulian has agreed to be the model for my new project, and we’re going to finalize the original character draft tonight while getting the settings ready. In return, I handed over the comic rights to her for Tianhong Entertainment to make a live-action adaptation of it. When the comic and TV drama air together, it’s a surefire win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, he was having a hard time keeping up with the pace of these two fox demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’ve only just met for a few hours, and not only did they get along instantly, but they even negotiated the copyright trade?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cheekiest part is\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the two of them, it’s evident that Jiu Li’s new project is intended to be set based on the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a rub of his eyebrows, Li Jing said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve just got an idea, and the story hasn’t even been properly set up yet, and you’re already thinking about a live-action adaptation. Are you sure it won’t flop?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you underestimating me or Yulian?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiu Li spoke out in displeasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m quite popular online, and Yulian’s Tianhong Entertainment is also well-known. How could it possibly flop? As for the story, isn’t it straightforward? Isn’t the whole country currently cracking down on the Demon Beast Union? I just need to change the skin and put it in there. Not only will the popularity spike, it also sorts out the main storyline and the villains, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But isn’t your idea the magical girl fighting against cultivators?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing spoke up in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why can’t a magical girl and a female cultivator have misunderstandings and fight against each other, only to discover that the big villain is actually a demon or monsters? Is there something wrong with that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiu Li spoke convincingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was silent, thinking that it seemed like there was nothing wrong with it. So without a word, he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember your specialty was girls’ comics.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you trying to say I don’t look girlish enough for you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiu Li puffed out her cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t sure how to answer this question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But one thing he probably figured out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiu Li’s version of a \"girl’s comic\" seems to have been different from his understanding from the start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She doesn’t draw for girls to see, she draws girls for others to see...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiu Li’s real profession has become apparent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sly fox is more sly than he had imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After giving Jiu Li, who looked very pure, a wooden look, Li Jing moved his lips and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The kind of comics you draw, wouldn’t it be inappropriate to adapt it into a live-action version for the screen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Jiu Li could respond, Yulian, who had finished setting the dinner plates, walked over and chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the live-action version, of course, there needs to be consideration about impact, and appropriate adaptations will be made. This is not a problem. Jiu Li and I have already agreed: how to modify it would be up to the playwrights in my company and she won’t interfere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Yulian crossed her hands over her chest and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the future, I will find two human female protagonists - one pure and one desirous - and then find several female demons to play the villains. We just need to portray some of the demon features that won’t give their identities away. By satisfying the special needs of certain audiences and starting the shoot right away. When the timing is right, I’ll get some of my more well-known artists and internet celebrities to promote and make guest appearances, we are bound to make big profits.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yulian and Jiu Li have a plan and are confident – he doesn’t really have much to say about that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s not involved in either of their industries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them understand better what their audience likes to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the question arises...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With both of them being demons and making their living as artists and in media entertainment, isn’t it a bit inappropriate to pick a topic about fighting demons, monsters, ghosts, and beasts?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Li Jing changed his mind, and he was relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just about making money. Why need to care about all these details?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their profession, if they were to paint demons as righteous characters, they wouldn’t even be able to afford a meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking his head, Li Jing didn’t allow the conversation to continue. He said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since Yulian is staying here tonight, I’ll give you what I promised and then leave, you can arrange everything else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two women’s eyes lit up at his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Li Jing took out the Boundary Stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The villa he bought for Jiu Li is not small, but Mister Long’s body is still too large.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although in the Spiritual Objects Market, it had already been cut into pieces for decomposition, but if all of its size was exposed it would make the room quite messy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering subspace, Li Jing took out the 160 catties of Ox Demon meat and 500 catties of Fifth Boundary Tiger Demon meat saved for Jiu Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Jiu, this is yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this to Jiu Li, Li Jing turned his head to get out the Snake demon meat for Yulian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing the large demon flesh she longed for, Jiu Li’s eyes glowed as she was about to put it away. However, seeing the other side, she was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This mountain of flesh...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems to be from the Sixth Realm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the mountain of meat in front of her, Yulian was also slightly confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had not met Mister Long before, and Li Jing had not told her how large the latter’s body actually was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only thing she knew was that Mister Long was a Snake demon with Dragon Transformation talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The species of snakes vary greatly in size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How big a snake can grow after becoming a demon depends on its species.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not until she saw this pile that she understood that Mister Long’s original form was one of the most robust pythons among snakes...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountain of meat in front of her, by rough estimation, weighed at least 4000 catties?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After appraising this snake demon, only one Dragon Horn and two rows of teeth were in good condition. The rest is all here, weighing about 4800 catties.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing told her, with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take it and eat it slowly at home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon learning the exact weight and confirming that a certain person only took the dragon’s horn and teeth, Yulian felt weak in the knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>catties...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she had it for every meal, it would take a few months!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that’s only if she enters the Sixth Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing at a stunned Jiu Li to one side and then at the smiling Li Jing, Yulian gave him a slightly annoyed glance and put away the mountain of flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t her thought process exceedingly clear?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing gave her so much, and in front of Jiu Li, clearly on purpose!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiu Li also understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was indirectly telling her that by following him, as long as her performance was good, she would be promised a plentiful supply of food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s how it should be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Witnessing this, Jiu Li too, was quite certain she chose the right person to \"follow\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she was so jealous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With 4800 catties of the Great Demon’s flesh from the Sixth Realm, including all the internal organs!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she could eat all of this and digest it, she could start thinking about crossing the disaster and entering the next cultivation level!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Freaking Damn!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she had known earlier, she would have shamelessly followed Li Jing back to Jianghai a few days ago!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She did not know about Li Jing’s efforts for the Demon Beast Union.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After meeting Yulian, she didn’t ask in detail either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, when she got off the plane in the afternoon, she saw the news of the Demon Beast Union’s headquarters being attacked on the local news of Jianghai, and she immediately guessed it was Li Jing’s doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, a certain someone has a \"criminal record\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Up till now, no one knows who was behind the incident at the Central City Seeking Immortal Winery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The incident in Shangcheng seemed to be done by the Management Bureau, but actually, no one confirmed who did it. Isn’t it a coincidence?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enviously looking at Yulian, whose face seemed to be glowing as if nourished, and glaring resentfully at the sly Li Jing, Jiu Li huffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn’t you say you would leave after giving the stuff? What are you doing here? Why haven’t you removed the subspace boundaries yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite what she said, her body leaned towards him as she complained softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Villain, I won’t forget this grudge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Jiu Li whispering closely to Li Jing, Yulian expertly pulled him into an arm hug with her twinkling eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay for some supper?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surrounded by two fox demons, Li Jing felt a chill run down his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two, one greedy and one desirous, were both quite crafty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At unnecessary times, he thought it was better for a married man like himself to keep his distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No thanks, I need to get home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mouthing a command to remove the subspace, Li Jing extricated himself from the duo and turned his gaze to Jiu Li, advising her,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Things won’t be quiet in Jianghai for a while. As a newcomer, you’re not familiar with the lay of the land. Pay a little attention to your life here. If you plan to settle in North City, you need to contact the director of our North City Patrol Branch to sign the peace treaty. He is currently out of town and we aren’t sure when he’ll return. Before he gets back, try not to stir up trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry. When it’s chaotic outside, I stay indoors. I have to start new projects anyway, which will inevitably take a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Responding, Jiu Li added,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s a lot of details to work out between Yulian and me, so she’ll be coming over often. With her taking care, it’s not easy for me to run into problems.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Li Jing gave Yulian a look and silently nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Yulian was trouble from head to toe and hadn’t signed any peace treaty, her charms could effortlessly solve many problems, regardless of the person’s gender or age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some consideration, Li Jing said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Jiu, come over to my house for dinner tomorrow. You can get to know my wife then. If you ever need something in your daily life in the future, she can help you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiu Li nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She certainly won’t refuse Li Jing’s kind offer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To tell the truth, she was quite curious to see what kind of woman had captured the heart of the man before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After giving instructions to Jiu Li, Li Jing turned to Yulian,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yulian, please look after Brother Jiu for a while. If you’re free tomorrow, join us for dinner; it will be livelier with more people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yulian obediently answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At around eleven at night, Li Jing returned to his mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interestingly enough,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he entered his home, Liu Sisi happened to be stretching and coming out from the guest room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him walk in, Liu Sisi was surprised for a second before she burst into a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was saying that I’ll go to bed alone if you don’t come back soon. You managed to come back just in time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, his wife had been waiting for him at home. Li Jing didn’t deny it, smiling as he shut the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With you waiting at home, the outside world cannot hold me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Sisi clicked her tongue, stared at him for not playing along and plopped down on the sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Li Jing sat down next to her and started to report the day’s happenings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The incident in Shangcheng, I did it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I guessed as much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Sisi responded, leaning her head over and speaking with great emotion,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Being with you, I must admit it’s nerve-wracking. You often set out alone on dangerous missions, and I only find out after the fact.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, she added with a huff,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m just complaining a bit. I’m not saying you should report to me or anything. Just...be careful out there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Li Jing could respond, she turned restlessly towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know you’re strong, but you can’t always be like this. If you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She trailed off as her words stuck in her throat. With her silent gaze, she seemed to be telling him something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her sorrowful eyes, he knew exactly what she meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was well aware of his own situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For him, personally, it didn’t matter too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could be a bit rash in his actions, but he always made sure to be confident before making a move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it came to Liu Sisi, knowing his internal conditions, she would inevitably worry for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things that have already been done, well, those are fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key issue is his behavior, and the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chuckling, Li Jing said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can’t guarantee anything else, but I promise you, I won’t do anything unless I’m sure of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Sisi pouted slightly at his words, somewhat unhappy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing’s guarantee was no different from no guarantee at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she also knew that she should not become an obstacle to her husband’s pursuit of progress as his wife, and worrying too much about things was never of any use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snuggling closer to Li Jing, she found a more comfortable position and then softly asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Was the trip to Shangcheng very dangerous?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A little, but I’ve already found ways to ’improve’ it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing replied truthfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This bit of danger was actually worth it. Today, I gained roughly fifteen billion in cash, and even managed to get a Dragon Horn from a Sixth-Realm snake demon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Sisi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew Li Jing was good at making money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was a bit too absurd!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing had only been busy for a couple of days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And how much did he scoop up?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifteen billion!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On top of that, a Dragon Horn grown on the head of a Sixth-Realm snake demon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Dragon Horn...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with her Six-Realm mother, she had only seen it in online pictures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon Horn of the Six-Realm, it wouldn’t be less than ten billion, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And these were just the gains that Li Jing mentioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the stronghold of the Demon Beast Union had a Six-Realm snake demon with a Dragon Horn, then there would be plenty of Fifth-Boundary Great Demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adding it all up, the amount of money Li Jing earned in two days would probably reach thirty billion!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up at her seemingly harmless husband, Liu Sisi blinked a couple of times and then hugged his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honey, since you’re so good at making money, can I just stay at home, giving birth to a son for you, and not do anything else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honey, was the first time Liu Sisi called him that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It definitely sounded good, but her words were slightly... interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking down at Liu Sisi lying in his arms, Li Jing softly coughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why a son?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No big deal, if you like daughters, then we’ll have a daughter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Sisi looked like she had given up on treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was shocked and after thinking a bit, he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One is not enough, at least nine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Liu Sisi couldn’t help but burst out,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re really something. Just after getting married your true colors come out, huh? Nine! Why don’t you ascend to heaven? Will taking care of the kids not tire me out? I’d rather go to work every day!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, the key point was that taking care of children would be tiring, not that they couldn’t have nine?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the cute and dissatisfied look of Liu Sisi in his arms, Li Jing silently swallowed a comment he was about to make and murmured,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sisi, I don’t plan on having children for the time being.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I feel the same way, I can’t even take care of myself properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Sisi responded very insincerely, biting her lip and looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, we’re both young and not in a hurry, so we can wait a few more years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing nodded, waved his hand and stuffed a formation disc into her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here, this is for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Sisi was stunned as she received the formation disc, turning it over and looking at it for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this... a formation disc?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing replied, saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I got this using part of the gains from my last trip to Central City, from a master alchemist. This formation disc has a gathering spirit effect, and it can also subtly change the climate and attributes of spiritual Qi within a small range. You can place it in the room next door, and it should significantly increase your cultivation efficiency.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Sisi was silent for a while, gathering her emotions, and then whimpered,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve just finished more than two months of intensive cultivation, and you’ve given me this thing. Do you really want me to stay at home and practice?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing coughed and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not what I meant. I just thought that having this formation disc would be convenient for you when you want to cultivate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s more like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Sisi instantly changed her attitude and happily put the formation disc into her storage space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her reaction, Li Jing chuckled and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Cold Frost should be ready to transform into a Spirit Weapon soon. When that time comes, find Xia Ai and let her buy some spirit nurturing materials from the dark web’s Black Market for you. She currently has nearly seventeen billion. With her help in managing the Black Market, the money will only increase. Whatever you want to buy just tell her, but make sure to leave her with enough funds for her own use.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing his words, Liu Sisi arched her brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you... handing over the financial power to me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to see it like that, you can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing shrugged and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can spend as much as you want on your cultivation. Holding onto money doesn’t mean much for us, we can always earn back what we spend, but improving on our cultivational path is what really matters. Sisi, you started late, so buy more things that benefit your cultivation and increase your cultivation level. I’ll take care of you, so you don’t need to worry about anything else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he said \"I’ll take care of you\", Liu Sisi softly responded with an \"Uh-huh\", her joking demeanor disappearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t expect to catch up to you. But I’ll try my best to improve myself, so I won’t lag too far behind. I will contact Xia Ai myself if I need anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she said this, her cheeks blushed slightly and she said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve finished my work today and had some free time to research Dual Cultivation methods. I found several that suit the two of us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was slightly startled hearing this, and hesitated before asking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Dual Cultivation methods you mentioned... are they decent?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Sisi pursed her lips and chided lightly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve said they suit us, how decent can they be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dual Cultivation methods are considered a branch of cultivation techniques in this world, focusing on complementarity between men and women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are classified into two factions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One is decent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other is indecent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The decent faction emphasizes traditional complementarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Men and women cultivate together to achieve the effect of balancing Yin and Yang to enhance cultivation level. This faction can use Dual Cultivation as the main cultivation method, which has a much better efficiency than common cultivation methods. However, there is a significant limitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time when practicing, both parties must enter a state of meditation together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, if one party’s state of mind is unstable during the cultivation process, it directly affects the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the indecent faction, no explanation is needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The finest feature of this faction is that only one person needs to take the lead in order to benefit both parties. However, the cultivation must take place during an indecent process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The normal difficulties of life won’t be able to handle such torment every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from the two factions mentioned above, there is also one faction that allows one side to exploit the other side for profit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the related methods harm the roots of the other, or even their life, so they are classified under Evil Cultivation Methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason Li Jing specifically asked Liu Sisi if it was decent or not was not because of anything else,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But mainly because he couldn’t learn cultivation methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t meditate and cultivate properly with Liu Sisi, neither could they conduct mutual energy practices, as he simply couldn’t sit still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking down at the blushing Liu Sisi in his arms, Li Jing picked her up horizontally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, shall we try it out now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Sisi answered, avoiding eye contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can’t be satisfied in one or two days anyway. It’s better for us to start training as soon as possible, it will be beneficial for our cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another sleepless night passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around ten in the morning, Li Jing was sitting at the edge of the bed, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t expect to gain anything from Dual Cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he was different from the other people of this world, he progressed by slaying monsters and leveling up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dual Cultivation should not have any relevance to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the truth was, he gained something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the gain was astonishing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within his Spiritual Platform, Qingfeng moved slightly and settled down at the location of his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spirit Weapon Qingfeng sat cross-legged, the Flying Sword Blue Edge laying across its knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Spiritual Power was revolving around him as the center, marking a new cultivation route left behind by the dual cultivation with Liu Sisi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon introspection, Spirit Weapon Qingfeng had become a substance rather than a conceptual form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It, like Linglong, has become an External Infant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By completing Li Jing’s third Origin, it has also become his Lifebound Magic Instrument.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he first gained the second Origin, Li Jing had envisioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could possibly open up a third Origin through other routes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he never thought that he would achieve it in this way...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reality also informed him that there can be more than one Lifebound Magic Instrument.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the enhanced expansive spiritual strength within, Li Jing sensed that he might be able to contend with a Six Realm cultivator without the Forbidden Skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not an illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a beginner Six Realm cultivator was to come, he could definitely go blow for blow with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, to take down a foe, it was still more straightforward to use the Linglong Tower and follow with a Forbidden Skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This improvement was astonishing and unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What moved Li Jing the most was this:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the third Origin led by the Flying Sword Blue Edge, he was able to guide during the dual cultivation and the third Origin gradually grew stronger during this period, subsequently influencing the other two Origins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three Origins within him interlinked and complemented each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When one flourished, all flourished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the growth was negligible compared to his leveling up and only added to the total amount of spiritual power, this route signified that even without monster fights, he had a pathway to improve himself through \"cultivation\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not scientific to solely depend on this improvement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This pathway only increased the total amount of his spiritual power, the quality and strength remained unchanged and it could not bring about realm enhancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dual Cultivation could only contribute to a further increase in his already bloated total spiritual power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Linglong Tower nourishment progress 100%, upgrade in quality, Spirit Weapon level six.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The notification sound brought Li Jing back to reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Linglong Tower had leveled up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not surprising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yesterday, he leveled up seven times at once, hence pulling up the nourishing efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his current state, his nourishment efficiency for a five level Spirit Weapon would increase by roughly 0.5% each time he leveled up, currently it was about 7%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Linglong Tower progress had already reached 87% yesterday, with the double nourishment from the Lifebound Magic Instrument, promotion was expected this morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the Panel once more, Li Jing slightly frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flying Sword Blue Edge has been moved to the Lifebound Magic Instrument column and has also received double improvement overnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under normal circumstances, it should be at 32%, but now it has reached 35%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having double nourishment efficiency is, of course, a good thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, his equipment column was empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With two spirit weapons in hand, Li Jing had no intentions of acquiring more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the Flying Sword Blue Edge achieving its third origin forced him to ponder the potential for a fourth origin in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had discerned the pattern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key to unlocking more origins lay in the route of Cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not just any route would suffice, it had to be unique while beneficial to him, and its functions should not conflict with his current upgrades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster’s body refining Cultivation route allowed him to strengthen his physical body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dual cultivation technique given by Liu Sisi allowed him to increase his total spiritual power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using these experiences as reference, the direction was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conventional Cultivation routes need not be considered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He attempted cultivating following those routes and, though he had implemented them to the letter, they offered no rewards nor signs of progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing had multiple ideas for which Cultivation route could create his fourth origin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An evil Cultivation method could potentially initiate an origin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it could not be attempted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evil Cultivation methods affect one’s moral compass and could potentially generate evil energy within his body; a risk he could not afford to take.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What exactly should he use to initiate the fourth origin? If one day he happened to come across a distinctly unique system, then he would consider this question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the meantime, Li Jing felt he should fill the void in his equipment column and nurture another spirit weapon now, rather than missing the opportunity when it arises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While it would be easy to get a precious item given his current financial position and he could buy whatever he wanted, turning a precious item into a spirit weapon was another story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which one should he cultivate, he wondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sword, a tower... perhaps now a blade?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t that... redundant?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And beginning from scratch, he must admit, would be a bit of a hassle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nurturing another one is a bottomless pit considering the feeding requirements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already raising two spirit weapons requiring constant attention, while considering stacking more attributes. Having to attend another would definitely complicate matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long internal debate, Li Jing decided to put this matter aside for the time being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless, in the short term, it was unlikely he would come across the opportunity to open the fourth origin. The priority was to ascend and step into the Sixth Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had an abundance of spiritual power that he was yet unable to put to better use; it needed further support from strength and quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by stepping into the Sixth Realm would his two spirit weapons have more room for growth, otherwise, their potential would stagnate once they reached the seventh level spirit weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now in the Fifth Realm, each time a spirit weapon upgrades a level, its nurturing efficiency decreases by 5%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant that he’d have to upgrade ten levels just to increase the efficiency of a sixth level spirit weapon by 1%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the seventh level spirit weapon, with his current nurturing efficiency, it would be quite challenging even for them to meet their basic needs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced towards Liu Sisi who was meditating beside him with an array plate opened in front of her. His eyebrows knotted together slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overnight dual cultivation brought him immense benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Sisi had gained quite a lot as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dual cultivation thrived on reciprocity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a Fifth Realm cultivator, Li Jing, who had cultivated three origins and had tireless body refining abilities, was able to provide a considerable amount of power to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By dawn, Liu Sisi stated that she had reached the bottleneck of the Fourth Boundary and had called a stop to the \"cultivation session\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t mention what the bottleneck specifically was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But by the looks of it, it seemed to be quite challenging to break through, or else she’d be rushing headlong into it having sensed the limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Liu Sisi who was clad only in gauze and deep in meditation, Li Jing gulped down some saliva, suppressed some inappropriate thoughts, and quietly got out of bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Liu Sisi completed her breakthrough, he shouldn’t even think about \"cultivating\" more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’s already at the bottleneck, any major disturbance was not advisable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Sisi had pulled out her array plate, ready to accumulate power until she felt confident to break through. He needed to provide her with a peaceful meditation environment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meal he had agreed to have today with Jiu Li and Yulian seemed unlikely to happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d need to ask the Management Bureau for a leave on Liu Sisi’s behalf too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing had a sense that Liu Sisi’s meditation wouldn’t be over in a day or two; it may take several days or even over a week.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>",5718,"2026-06-06T07:41:35.216Z",1,"novelbin.me","f14c72bdf03e4573d0b0b2b8bee75a539580c511e0d9f11fcd182a7bf8f33055","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-236","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-234",719,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwhy-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-cover.jpg"]