[{"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-499":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},1557746,2023,"Chapter 499 - 498 Distinguished VIP Member","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-499",499,"\u003Cp>\"Master Li, it’s been a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Xie was the first to clench his fist and salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Rou and Tong Xiaoxiao followed suit with a light smile and salutation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Tong Rou looked at Yulian and Ji Qing, who were flanking Li Jing, and curiously spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Li, are these two ladies...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is a saying that one should not spell out what one has seen through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Xie and the others shamelessly took special initiatives to curry favor, and Li Jing was helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response to Tong Rou’s questioning, he kindly replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Yulian, my Taoist companion, and this is Ji Qing, my good friend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xiaoxiao had already seen Yulian and knew her identity, so she was not surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Xie and Tong Rou were stunned when they heard that Yulian was Li Jing’s Taoist companion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them are from the Twelfth Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, one is the city lord, and the other is the lord of the Immortal Music Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of vision, there are few people in the entire Cangming Realm who can compare with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could tell at a glance that Yulian and Ji Qing were monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they could not tell what \"species\" of monsters they were, it was clear what Yulian was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from not writing \"I am a fox spirit\" on her face, merely standing there could easily entice others. Anyone with a bit of sense would associate her with the charming fox demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprised as they were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had no control over whom Li Jing chose as his companion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That someone could hook up with a fox demon and still stand there so freely showed that he was capable of bearing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging looks, Feng Xie gave a salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it’s Fairy Jade and Fairy Ji. I am Feng Xie, the city lord of Phoenix Sun City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, Tong Rou also performed a ceremonial bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am Tong Rou, the lord of the Immortal Music Palace. I greet both of you fairies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Feng Xie and Tong Rou certainly gave the two fairies plenty of face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given their status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, even those of the Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, or Twelfth Realms are not eligible to receive their full ceremonial bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Yulian and Ji Qing received such treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it was because of Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the two saluting, Yulian and Ji Qing hurriedly responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xiaoxiao didn’t lag either. She smiled at Yulian, who she had already met, and then saluted Ji Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tong Xiaoxiao, the shopkeeper of Ta Xue Commercial Bank, is at your service, Fairy Ji.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good day, Fairy Tong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Qing formally returned the salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging greetings, Tong Rou gave a light cough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a standard bootlicker, Feng Xie immediately understood her cue, cleared his throat and began to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Li, your sudden construction of Cangming Entertainment City has stirred up the entire Phoenix Sun County. As the city lord, I must venture to ask: what is the purpose of your Cangming Entertainment City?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s merely a place for entertainment, essentially showcasing modern-day developments on Blue Star.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing said with laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I apologize for not informing you beforehand, Lord Feng, it was more of a spontaneous idea. I quickly found a partner in Master Li, and our combined spontaneity resulted in this instant development.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Li Jing’s explanation, both Feng Xie and Tong Rou changed color slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though they had already noticed that the several buildings Li Jing brought out likely originate from the present era of Blue Star, they never thought it would be a place for leisure and entertainment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it was merely for entertainment, there wouldn’t be much concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, if it delivered entertainment from the current era of Blue Star, that would be truly impressive!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this news spread, the commotion it would cause in the Cangming Realm was unimaginable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knows how many people would be drawn to this...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xiaoxiao had already known the purpose of the Cangming Entertainment City but didn’t expect Li Jing to take it up to the Domain Lord Mansion, and so dramatically replace the Domain Lord Mansion with one modern building after another that nobody in the Cangming Realm had ever seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Li, could you please explain in detail what Cangming Entertainment City offers? We could also discuss related matters about supply.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Rou opened her mouth, and then said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Li, I find your Cangming Entertainment City quite fascinating, can I join Tong Xiaoxiao for a look?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Li Jing could reply, Feng Xie also chimed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The existence of Cangming Entertainment City will certainly have a profound impact on the entire Phoenix Sun County, and as the city lord, I may need to have an in-depth discussion with you. I understand you will be showing the Entertainment City to the two Miss Tong, perhaps I could join?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them successively chimed in, leaving no room for Li Jing to refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he had no intention of refusing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three in front of him were ripe for the picking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They eagerly presented themselves for the taking, so why would he refuse?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"first pot of gold\" from Cangming Entertainment City would start with these three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well, it’s rare that all three of you are here. Let me guide you around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, Li Jing turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ayu, Ji Qing, I have to entertain three distinguished guests. You two will have to work a bit later. Each of you will guide a tour group of one hundred and fifty people. Don’t bring them all in at once to avoid confusion, just bring in thirty or fifty people at a time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yulian obediently responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Ji Qing was still a bit dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing hadn’t given her any detailed instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, from Li Jing’s conversation with Feng Xie and the others, she roughly understood that he planned to open a modern entertainment city in the Immortal Realm to make a fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She also nodded in agreement at this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, she wouldn’t be fit to be a tour guide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the exclusivity of a high-end private club, an entertainment center and a super market is not that big of a deal. Once she goes in, she would know what everything is for and what purpose they serve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The introduction was pretty straightforward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting the response from both women, Li Jing chuckled and made a \"please\" gesture to Tong Xiaoxiao and the two others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, follow me. Let’s go and take a look inside the club.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them unconsciously followed his lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they wanted to ask \"what does ’club’ mean,\" Li Jing asked, grinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Feng, and two fairies from the Tong family, would the three of you be interested in becoming VIP members of our Cangming Entertainment City?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yulian and Ji Qing, who were standing by ready to \"welcome guests,\" managed a sly smile at his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They understood Li Jing extremely well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they had a comprehensive understanding of those worldly affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>VIP membership...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was purely a money pit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it’s specially designed to trap those rich and naive fools...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it comes to running a business, Li Jing was no doubt not cut out for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he seemed to be quite skilled at playing the role of a black-hearted \"capitalist\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cangming Entertainment City has not even officially opened yet, and there is not even a single proper employee, and yet VIP memberships are already being arranged?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by the pricing of a thousand top-grade Immortal Crystals for sightseeing alone, they are indeed conservative in estimating the quota for VIP membership, fearing that it won’t start at a thousand times that...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two women were left speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xiaoxiao and the other two who were following Li Jing have successfully been attracted by his proposal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Li, what does this V... VIP you mentioned mean?\" Tong Xiaoxiao asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Xie and Tong Rou also looked ready to listen attentively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It stands for ’Very Important Person’, it means an esteemed guest,\" Li Jing explained, speaking earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this ’esteemed guest’ is very different from the way we usually offer courtesies to others. The significance of VIP is that one can enjoy treatment different from others. Any reasonable requests made by VIP guests will be fulfilled by Cangming Entertainment City, and fulfilled as a priority.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For example, if Master Tong is interested in any interesting item in Cangming Entertainment City, but it’s hard to obtain due to the multitude of guests and scarcity of the item, you can seek out the staff on site and express your VIP member status. No matter who else is interested in the same item, even if the rival is the Eastern Emperor Donghua, you will have the priority to purchase.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said all this, Li Jing continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To put it simply, becoming a VIP member means that you can enjoy special treatment unavailable to ordinary visitors, and receive countless privileges not available to the general public, ascended to a higher level at Cangming Entertainment City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them only partially understood after hearing his explanation. However, they roughly caught the drift and showed great interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them held unique identities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were well aware of how many advantages their unique identities could bring them in various situations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who doesn’t like special treatment?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, Li Jing was being very honest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once you are a VIP member, even the Eastern Emperor Donghua would have to step aside!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this sounded like a stretch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Eastern Emperor Donghua really showed up, none of the three of them would dare to show off or compete with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this VIP... it’s definitely worth a try!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, wouldn’t they be the same as ordinary people when they visit Cangming Entertainment City in the future?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lord Feng, who was particularly concerned about his face, was the first to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Li, I’ll take one of your VIP memberships. How much does it cost in Immortal Crystals?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing grinned and held up one finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One million top-grade Immortal Crystals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Xie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A million top-grade Immortal Crystals...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no small amount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was enough to buy two top-grade Immortal Items in excellent condition that met his needs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although spending a million top-grade Immortal Crystals was not a big deal for Feng Xie, it was absolutely absurd if there was no reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key issue was, it didn’t seem like he was spending a hefty sum to impress Tong Rou by crafting a Half-step Taoist Artifact, but rather he was simply paying a large sum for a nominal title.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Xie felt that...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing might be trying to take advantage of him, but there was no evidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s even more embarrassing is...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d already declared his intention and his beloved, Tong Rou, was right beside him. He couldn’t back out without losing face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was hesitating, Tong Xiaoxiao spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, she decisively took out an Enclosed Crystal Ring and handed it over, winking playfully to Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xiaoxiao was a businesswoman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t need to ponder too much to figure out whether this so-called VIP membership was a trap or not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing the price of a million top-grade Immortal Crystals, she had already figured everything out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she was willing to pay the money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She and Li Jing, to some extent, were already bound together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could she not go along with it a bit?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only if Li Jing made money, could she have a share in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was a smart man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear that Tong Xiaoxiao was helping him out by paying the money. He accepted the Enclosed Crystal Ring with a smile and respectfully said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, Manager Tong, on becoming the first VIP guest of Cangming Entertainment City. Since you are the first, I must naturally offer you a special treatment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he waved his hand and brought out a tablet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This device is called a Tablet, a product of modern technology from Blue Star in the 21st century. It has many uses, it can provide entertainment and also assist you in your everyday business transactions. You can get a general understanding by reading the instruction manual. If there are parts you don’t understand, feel free to ask me, Yulian or Ji Qing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xiaoxiao’s eyes lit up at his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was about to reach out and take it, Li Jing swiftly operated the tablet a few times, setting it upright and then recording a video of the surroundings before clicking play and pushing it into her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a basic recording and playback function.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xiaoxiao took over the tablet and saw everything of Cangming Entertainment City as if it were imprinted in it, even reproducing her own embarrassing action of reaching out and not getting the tablet, could not help but be astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Rou, curious, leaned over to take a peek and then exclaimed in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is too amazing, it’s almost no different from high-end photography techniques.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, she bit her lip lightly and looked over expectantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Li, if I join the VIP membership now, can I get one too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m afraid that’s not possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing shook his head and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As I said before, this is a reward for Shopkeeper Tong as the first VIP guest of Cangming Entertainment City. If I were to give out a second one, wouldn’t it make her less special? Not only will I not give it away, we at Cangming Entertainment City will not sell the tablet to the public without the consent of the Shopkeeper Tong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing him say this, Tong Rou felt excessively upset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing clearly had more in his hand, but just wouldn’t give her one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he clearly intended to sell it at a high price in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she wanted to get one later, she’d probably have to spend a lot of money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the side, Feng Xie, who was watching Tong Xiaoxiao hold the tablet, also felt very envious and hesitated to take out an Enclosed Crystal Ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Li, if I join the VIP now becoming the second guest, I don’t know if there is also...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish speaking, Tong Rou abruptly took out an Enclosed Crystal Ring, disregarding any sense of propriety between men and women, grabbed Li Jing’s other hand and pressed the Enclosed Crystal Ring into it, and then turned back and glared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Xie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Rou is a bit....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s a bit mean!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what can he say in face of his crush?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Feng Xie had closed his mouth, Tong Rou turned back and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What can the second VIP guest get?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was somewhat startled by Tong Rou’s sudden action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What surprised him mainly was that Tong Rou, who seemed weak and aloof on the surface, was actually like a tigress....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking about it for a moment, Li Jing said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seeing that you, Master Tong, are quite interested in things that can take images, how about this, I’ll give you a Polaroid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying that, he took out the device.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could say anything, Tong Rou took the device from him without a second word. She flipped it over twice and found that she didn’t know how to use it, so she looked over at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How... how do you use this thing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll show you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing spoke out, took the Polaroid from Tong Rou’s hand and then said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please stop for a moment and stay where you are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them instinctively stopped their steps when they heard this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing went out a few steps, then turned around, and took a picture of the three of them with a click.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group photo of Tong Rou and the others popped out from the bottom of the Polaroid. Li Jing picked it up and showed it to the three of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Rou’s eyes lit up at the sight, she quickly walked over and was instantly amazed by the unparalleled beauty she saw of herself in the picture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although there are many ways to appreciate her own unparalleled beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was the first time she had seen a method in which the color was so perfect that it feels as if the person exists on a piece of paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing’s Polaroid has a built-in beauty feature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While making Tong Rou and Tong Xiaoxiao, who are in the photo, look a few points more beautiful, it also made Feng Xie, the tough man, look much more \"refined\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After looking at the photo, Tong Rou snatched the Polaroid from Li Jing’s hand as if she had obtained a treasure, and took a picture of herself with a snap. Then she took out the photo from the Polaroid and smiled brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Li, your Polaroid is really magical. Even the top-rated painters known for their miraculous skills wouldn’t dare to depict people and scenery in an instant, let alone make it so realistic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m glad Master Tong likes it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing grinned and stuffed the two Enclosed Crystal Rings into the Little Universe, then looked at Feng Xie with a teasing smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Feng Xie’s turn. At this point, was there any room for hesitation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He decisively handed over the prepared Enclosed Crystal Ring. Feng Xie said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Li, I’m joining.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Li Jing accepted the Enclosed Crystal Ring, he then turned to look at Tong Rou, who was studying the Polaroid, and took out a lipstick gift box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Feng, within this gift box there are absolutely twenty-four colors of lipstick. On the Blue Star, this is the perfect gift for your partner, women on the Blue Star are almost powerless to resist. Lord Feng should have noticed just now, my companion, Yulian, and my good friend, Ji Qing, their lips are exceptionally charming, which is definitely not something that can be achieved with ordinary rouge and powder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Xie was a bit stunned when he received the gift box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xiaoxiao and Tong Rou joined the club one after the other, and they both got remarkably good stuff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it was his turn, why did Li Jing give him something for women to use?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He, a tough man, what does he want a thing like this for?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could react, Tong Rou and Tong Xiaoxiao rushed over one by one. The former peered over and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did notice the distinctiveness of Jade Fairy and Fairy Ji earlier. It turns out it has something to do with the lipstick?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xiaoxiao was as straightforward as it gets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Li, do you sell this lipstick? Name your price, I’ll buy it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Li Jing could speak, Tong Rou looked at her younger sister and then spoke up, afraid of falling behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want a set too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Xie was completely stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Tong Xiaoxiao and Tong Rou, who seemed to be desperate to get the lipstick, he was quite puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some things are truly beyond the comprehension of a rough man like him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, at this moment, he understood Li Jing’s \"intentions\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Li Jing spoke out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As previously mentioned, this is a gift for VIP guests, while it may not require their consent like the tablet given to Shopkeeper Tong, we at Cangming Entertainment City will also not sell it to the public for the time being.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing such words, both Tong Xiaoxiao and Tong Rou furrowed their brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With gratitude, Feng Xie glanced at Li Jing, coughed, and handed the gift box to Tong Rou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fairy Tong, this object is of no use to a man like me, so how about I present it to you as an offering to the Buddha?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the sound of his voice, Tong Rou turned to look at him, then glanced reproachfully at a certain individual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was not foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even before Tong Xiaoxiao spoke, she realized that Li Jing was creating an opportunity for Feng Xie to please her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone’s intentions were admittedly rather cunning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she was somewhat aware of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was ’retaliating’ for her using him as a shield at the banquet of the City Lord’s Mansion just after they met, while also casually catering to Feng Xie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the object now in front of her, Tong Rou wasn’t very keen on accepting it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The object itself probably isn’t of high value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet she could foresee that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of the tablet that Tong Xiaoxiao received or the Polaroid she got, neither of them was particularly expensive in Blue Star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was simply unobtainable in the Immortal Realm, and Li Jing would not bring it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somebody’s reluctance to bring it out was key.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarcity breeds value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gift box in front of her is unique in the Immortal Realm and just happened to be a favourite amongst women like her, it would be impossible for its value not to be high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had already accepted a half-step Taoist item from Feng Xie, to accept this gift box would make it difficult not to cater to him in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How does the saying go?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accepting favors from others limit one’s freedom, just as taking their food diminishes one’s independence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The principle was just that simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if she really didn’t accept, who knows when Li Jing will bring out the same item to sell in the Cangming Entertainment City?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Casting her gaze back at Li Jing, Tong Rou annoyedly glared at him before finally accepting the gift box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Lord Feng. I am unable to reciprocate your generous gift. If Lord Feng needs anything in the future, you can put forward a request, and as long as the Immortal Music Palace and I can satisfy it, we certainly will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a trifle, Fairy Tong need not concern yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Xie cheerfully waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paying back?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he possibly want it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As an ingratiating follower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as Tong Rou was pleased, he was thoroughly content.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Feng Xie unexpectedly accomplish gifting with something belonging to another, and being glared at twice by Tong Rou, Li Jing laughed without a word, happily received his one million top-grade Immortal Crystals, casually took out a top-grade jade spiritual material used in the refinement of the half-step Taoist guzheng, then revealed a thunderbolt in his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a light sound, three jade brands, engraved with the letters \"VIP,\" appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing this, Feng Xie and the other two were immediately stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did Li Jing just do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did this spiritual material get melted down in the blink of an eye and then instantly become an item!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the three of them were staring, dumbstruck, Li Jing murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don’t want to be melted down and reshaped, all of you come out and show yourselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the words had fallen, three phantom figures, two female, and one male, emerged from the three jade brands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this scene, Feng Xie and the others almost popped their eyes out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spiritual weapons!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing’s three jade brands are at least level five spiritual weapons!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While they were all in a daze, Li Jing took out his cell phone, took a picture of the three spirit weapons, smiled, and handed over the three jade brands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please take these jade brands. They will serve as proof of your distinguished VIP status in the future. I remember what the spirit weapons of each of you look like, as long as the spirit weapons are displayed, the personnel who receive you will know that you three are very special VIPs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing him say this, Feng Xie and the other two looked at each other in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing is...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t he just spot on?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key point is that his means...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Identifying by using spirit weapons, there’s no chance to identify it wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the existence of spirit weapons, there is no chance for the token to be used falsely by others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon receiving the jade brands, each one of them took in a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the jade brands were in their hands, they immediately understood their quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level two immortal items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A \"rank\" of objects like this is not significant to them; they could completely destroy it with a wave of their hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this was Li Jing’s genuine offhand creation...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking back at Li Jing now, their gazes were all different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering Li Jing’s craftsmanship skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among master craftsmen, he undeniably stands out; even across the Four Immortal Realms, he’s in a category of his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is really so special...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Li Jing did not care for their gazes much; the first pot of gold from the Cangming Entertainment City had already been accounted for, bringing him extreme comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earning this money was countless times easier than crafting half-step Taoist items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just that the utility of the Immortal Crystals is limited, inferior to the top-grade materials he received.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waving his hand, Li Jing said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go, we’ve been delayed for a while now. If we wait any longer, the tour group will start coming in. To avoid crashing into the main force, we’d better hurry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he continued leading the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Feng Xie and the others exchanged glances and followed suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>",4262,"2026-06-06T07:41:35.217Z",1,"novelbin.me","76682b50bc3d0a01eb480db93301f36f7f1811e120d952ee130aa42ccf50f93d","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-500","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-498",719,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwhy-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-cover.jpg"]