[{"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-585":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},1557951,2023,"Chapter 585 - 584: Tomb, One Claw Wastes the Venerable","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-585",585,"\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yunxian nodded, simultaneously stuffing the spirit medicine in her hand into Li Jing’s mouth and unconsciously tightening her arms that were wrapped around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As her \"main job\" as a pharmacist, she does not have the strong adventurous spirit that is common among cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take Li Jing, who might turn into a Puppet Spirit Cat at any given moment, for instance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, just the three words \"Tomb of Sovereignty\" are enough to pique his curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he passed by, he’d absolutely have to see if there were any treasures within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dead should be respected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when they’ve been dead for tens of millions of years, respect doesn’t mean much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be frank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They might not even have any ashes left, and those massive graves are just taking up space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there are any treasures inside, it’s a waste not to make use of them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Xiang Yunxian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sure has a passion for treasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she clearly has a certain resistance to things like grave digging, making her particularly nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving Xiang Yunxian aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing is truly enjoying himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is getting well fed and held in the gentle embrace of a beautiful woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even thought, maybe he should just be a Puppet Spirit Cat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being a human is tiring, isn’t it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was just a thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Nalan Longao mention heading straight for the Tomb of Sovereignty, he didn’t care too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the beginning, he suspected that the map Nalan Longao had wasn’t actually directing to the Heaven and Earth Tree; so, the sudden mention of the Tomb of Sovereignty wasn’t a surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After tailing these two and mooching off them for a full two days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahem!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two full days have passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, there seems to be some sort of progress, and Li Jing decides to watch carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s very likely that this so-called Tomb of Sovereignty was the burial site of the First Beiming Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s no harm in seeing this together. His inheritances might not be useful to the living, but who says there won’t be other useful things?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a case of \"don’t miss out on what’s right under your nose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After continuing to travel for roughly 15 minutes, Nalan Longao suddenly suspended himself mid-air and pulled out a yellowed scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following his actions, Xiang Yunxian suspended herself as well she glanced around left and right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re in the right place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nalan Longao spoke, put the scroll away and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Sister, back up a little. The Tomb of Sovereignty has special restrictions. I need to break them so you can see it. The scroll from the Old Clan has a method to break these restrictions, let me handle the spell to remove the restrictions for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing his words, Xiang Yunxian nodded and moved aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing, in her arms, looked around and squinted at Nalan Longao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t feel any restrictions nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he noticed there was a similar layered different space meandering around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entrance was right in front of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they advanced and took off about thirty meters, it became visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the entrance was hidden by special methods and needed to be drawn out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just reaching the location didn’t mean you could gain entrance right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nalan Longao was evidently aware of the different space and its entrance from the way he was throwing glances while pretending to cast spells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wave of supposedly \"breaking the restrictions\" should actually be about opening the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, Li Jing hadn’t noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, however, watching him, Nalan Longao was more suspicious than ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being informed and given a map by the Old Clan, the group already privy to the scenario, as well he knowing how to open the entrance, was plausible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was no way he could pinpoint the exact location of the entrance the first time he came here, without understanding the rules of space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless, he had been to this place before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except, that could be completely ruled out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This celestial land only opens once every million years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nalan Longao was mere middle-range Venerable, how he could be that old?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had lived for over a million years and was still a middle-range Venerable instead of the peak or even a Sovereign one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How badly would he have to mess up?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, the conclusion is not hard to arrive at.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid’s definitely up to something fishy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he was pondering, Nalan Longao began chanting and his hands were continuously forming seals, after which he shouted one word:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Open!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanied by a rumbling noise, a dark crack appeared in the space ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the rift in space, Nalan Longao was elated, and he turned his head towards us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Sister, the opening of Tomb of Sovereignty has made quite the noise, there may be others nearby, so let’s hurry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yunxian didn’t have the adventurous spirit typical of cultivators but she knew there was treasure nearby and understood that if they didn’t get a grip, others might swoop in and sweep it away, so she nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Receiving an affirmative response, Nalan Longao immediately flew into the spatial rift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yunxian followed close behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following which.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two people and the cat experienced a brief spatial displacement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When their vision cleared, they found themselves in a large cluster of burial buildings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a mere glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw a burial group the size of a large city sitting in a not too large, different space - it was silent, mysterious and infused by an unusual aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking in this sight, Li Jing was puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This tomb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wass it the Tomb of Sovereignty?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t seem like it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, such a huge burial site!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no doubt that this place wasn’t the burial of just one individual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would the esteemed first Beiming Emperor really be willing to share a grave with others?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yunxian, recognizing the vast expanse of the burial ground, furrowed her brows and raised her concerns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother, this place doesn’t seem like an emperor’s tomb? It’s too....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could finish speaking, Nalan Longao interjected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Sister, whether this place is an Emperor’s tomb or not is not the main point. What’s important is that one glance will tell you that this burial ground is unusually old. We should focus on exploring further.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she heard his words, Xiang Yunxian hesitated a bit, but then nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, let’s proceed together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Agreed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nalan Longao responded and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will head to the largest tomb first. Junior Sister, follow me closely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he took off cautiously towards the largest tomb in the center of the graveyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Xiang Yunxian did not dare to slack off and followed suit while observing her surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For cultivators, treasure hunting in ancient tombs was quite a common feat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tombs like these were known to contain unique treasures, but also concealed numerous dangers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person who set up the burial wouldn’t be so naive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why would they casually leave precious items in a tomb without any safeguard against tomb raiders?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nalan Longao and Xiang Yunxian were just hovering above the largest tomb in the centre when they noticed the entrance was filled with decayed and broken bones, accumulated over countless years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the situation at hand, they naturally didn’t risk going down rashly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a blind person could see that there were elaborate death traps below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked at each other, and Nalan Longao took out a fiery red Taoist flying sword with a wave of his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Sister, stay back. I’ll take a closer look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother, be careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yunxian obliged, retreating slightly using aerial skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nalan Longao promptly swung his arm, releasing a sword slash into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Swish!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fiery red sword light burst into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing this, Li Jing raised his eyebrows in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Nalan Longao’s Taoist flying sword was really something!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flying sword held a highly coveted attribute from his past, a true Yang attribute, which was capable of manifesting the laws of heavenly fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword light he slashed out shockingly contained the Sun’s Heavenly Fire!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sun’s Heavenly Fire was comparable to the Demon Fire of the Golden Crow, albeit a bit less ferocious, but it was a pure Yang flame nonetheless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exhibiting the characteristics of extreme Yang and aggressiveness, the Phoenix Heavenly Fire and the Golden Crow’s Demon Fire were ultimately adulterated with other traits and were not so pure in their essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of power, they were indeed stronger than the Sun’s Heavenly Fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, in some aspects that required the power of Pure Yang, they were far less effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Boom of an explosion rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword light from Nalan Longao fell to the ground, evaporating the rotten bones at the tomb entrance in a blink of an eye. The Sun’s Heavenly Fire that spread across the ground swiftly burnt everything it could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main structure of the tomb remained intact, unaffected by the fire. It was obviously constructed of an unknown material.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The raging Sun’s Heavenly Fire didn’t seem to have damaged it at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And nothing else appeared out of the ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the situation, Nalan Longao furrowed his brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yunxian also looked troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no doubt about the traps set at the tomb entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Nalan Longao’s slash didn’t reveal anything...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that the trap had been there for so long that it was no longer functional?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when they felt a little puzzled, both of them noticed something and turned their heads towards the entrance of the tomb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just at this moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A team composed of nine venerables entered one after another and then slowly suspended in mid-air, observing the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the nine people, Nalan Longao and Xiang Yunxian’s expressions changed dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the way here, they had faced their journey alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no sign of other people on the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During their progress, they had even been cautious of being followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were caught off guard by how quickly someone else had found the spatial rift and entered the tomb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s more, they were facing a nine-person team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of these venerables were obviously at the latter stage, they were very powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although only three of them were at the late peak stage, the mid-stage venerables like Nalan Longao and Xiang Yunxian were nothing in front of this team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it was less than ideal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since they were human cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At such times, encountering Monster cultivators or those practicing Corpse Cultivation wouldn’t be a problem at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Typically, Monster cultivators, those practicing Corpse Cultivation, or other alien species often disdain or resist working with human cultivators. At most, they would act in a domineering manner and chase them away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But human cultivators...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How was it said again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing was more intricate than human nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And no one loved to bully others more than humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of nine, upon seeing Nalan Longao and Xiang Yunxian hovering above the largest tomb, had their eyes light up. They glanced at each other and flew over together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coming near, an amiable elderly Daoist who appeared to be the unspoken leader of the group, greeted them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Immeasurable Heavenly Respect, I am Fusheng, a Lone Man. How should I address the two of you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing such a team of nine, Nalan Longao and Xiang Yunxian couldn’t show any hostility. They introduced themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nalan Longao, a disciple from the Returning Cloud Palace of Zhongzhou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiang Yunxian, a Pharmacist from the Returning Cloud Palace of Zhongzhou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, both of you are from the Returning Cloud Palace, a renowned sect in the heartland of Zhong Shen Zhou?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fusheng raised his eyebrows, and said with a pleasant demeanor,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would it be presumptuous of me to ask when you discovered this tomb?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We discovered it not long ago, too. We only came in a little while ago, and you all arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nalan Longao replied. Stepping slightly sideways to shield Xiang Yunxian behind him, he attempted to maintain the initiative,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This tomb is surely not ordinary. Since all of us are here, we might as well explore it together. We are all human cultivators, there should be no problem with discussing things openly. If there are any benefits available, everyone could share them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Fusheng remained silent and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the eight people behind him, a bald man spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Amitabha, since Master Nalan is willing to explore with us, we should work together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he glanced at the blazing Sun’s Heavenly Fire below and looked over with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems Master Nalan has discovered some tricks here and attempted a probe. What were the results?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nalan Longao is not a fool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Fusheng laughing quietly in response to his words, he realized he couldn’t seize the initiative as he had planned and had to follow their lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response to the inquiry, he remained calm, saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I merely tried the probe out for safety’s sake, and haven’t discovered any tricks so far. It seems safe for now. You all arrived just in time. My junior sister and I didn’t dare to explore the tomb haphazardly. It’s always easier to do things with more people, why don’t we go together?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yunxian, hearing this, silently side-eyed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entrance of the tomb below was covered with white bones, which had been thoroughly burned by Nalan Longao’s sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entrance to the tomb was now cleaner than her fair face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After suggesting this, it was evident that Nalan Longao was setting a trap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he wanted to trap them thoroughly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Xiang Yunxian feel somewhat uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she was no simpleton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person opposite them was clearly trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they didn’t try to save themselves, the two of them would likely become tools, taking risks for others and gaining nothing in return. They might even lose their lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, Xiang Yunxian and Nalan Longao were destined to be disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nine people opposite them were no fools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response to Nalan Longao’s words, Fusheng, stroking his beard, spoke up with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is true that the more the merrier. But if we encounter any danger, escaping could be difficult. Why don’t the two of you scout ahead for us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before his words had faded, the bald man next to him expressed his approval with a single \"Amitabha\" and folded his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fusheng Friend’s suggestion is good, they can scout ahead while we protect the rear. If the two of them encounter any danger, the nine of us can collectively intervene.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other seven didn’t speak, but their gazes towards the two were somewhat malicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some even greedily eyed Xiang Yunxian, their gazes unabashedly lustful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As mentioned earlier:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Venerable Realm Pharmacist - irresistibly appealing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she also happens to be beautiful, it’s even more irresistible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing, who had transformed into a puppet spirit cat, also gained some insights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Human hearts can be treacherous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This truth was all too clear to him, someone who had been a human in two different lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his past life, he had dealt with countless unknown and unimaginable human atrocities during his work as a patrol officer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take, for instance, the affair of the Meng family father and son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that world, where monsters changed colors, father and son used the ability to identify monsters easily, threatening and coercing female demons for profit and enjoyment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing understood the nature of things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, encountering people who were calculating against each other upon their very first meeting was something he had never seen in his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main reason was probably that since coming to the Immortal Realm, his progress had been rapid, and he hadn’t had a chance to mingle with many cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Charming Spirit’s connections, he had received covert support from Eastern Emperor Donghua, Xiang Dong, early on. This ensured that everything in Chen Tang City ran smoothly and without obstruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, his present life wouldn’t be nearly as good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What surprised Li Jing now was,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the nine \"encountered\" people, one was someone he knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one cooperating with Fusheng, wasn’t he Master Yuanhai, the one who had been tricked by him at the Immortal Music Palace?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Immortal Realm is vast and the distance from the Eastern Immortal Domain to Zhong Shen Zhou is incredibly far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meeting one of the few \"acquaintances\" here, Li Jing was more than surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring Li Jing for a moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with a shameless old man and a bald man playing the good cop, backed up by seven Latter Venerables as bad cops, Nalan Longao and Xiang Yunxian, who were only Middle Venerables, found themselves in quite an awkward position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nalan Longao was unhappy but dared not show it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yunxian, under the blatant gazes of several people, felt a creeping chill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world is a dangerous place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn’t ignorant of that fact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But outside, her dual identity as a stunningly attractive venerable and a top-tier pharmacist was incredibly convenient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though she was already spoken for, there were still plenty of men who fawned over her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wherever she went, she was always surrounded by admirers. When had she ever faced such a crisis?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not knowing what to do, Nalan Longao spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master is correct, but for the task of scouting, only one person is needed. My junior sister is a rare Venerable Realm Pharmacist, not suited for such risks. If necessary, the spirit medicine she carries can save lives. I can handle this minor task.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yunxian was startled and looked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior brother...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need for more words.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nalan Longao interrupted her with a gesture, saying,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I brought you here, the least I can do is ensure you return unharmed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moved by Nalan Longao’s righteousness and compassion, Xiang Yunxian felt her eyes well up with tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nine people on the opposite side, however, were indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s rare to see a friend who takes responsibility like you,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cultivator with a hooked nose started speaking in a sinister tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since that’s the case, we’ll just have to rely on you to explore the path ahead, and we’ll take care of Friend Yunxian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he grinned and reached out his skinny hand towards Xiang Yunxian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yunxian didn’t like this at all,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn’t dare to dodge either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment, their faces were still mask of amity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she dodged, all bets would be off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subconsciously, her eyes turned to Nalan Longao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his eyes was a signal that said, \"Just bear with it for now, so we can get through this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This signal made her heart feel like it had been plunged into icy water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could she just fruitlessly suffer like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention that she was still pure,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if she wasn’t, how could a woman endure such humiliation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, what could she do under the current circumstances?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sighing wearily, Xiang Yunxian showed an expression of exhaustion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, there was a sudden movement in her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yunxian sensed the abnormality and looked down to see that the Spiritual Cat in her embrace was unsheathing its little claws, ready to scratch the approaching Lu Mountain’s Claw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perplexed by what she saw, Xiang Yunxian quickly realized that the Spiritual Cat she raised was aiming to scratch someone, so hurriedly she exclaimed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ono! Don’t!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very moment when she protested, a pink kitten paw \"boom\" shattered the space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yunxian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nalan Longao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including Fusheng and seven others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scratched hawk-beaked nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one could ignore the presence of Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This cat was incredibly good-looking and boasted the pinnacle of the Thirteen Realms Venerable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, looking at his lazy demeanor while enjoying the comfort of a beautiful woman’s bosom, no one took him seriously as a formidable force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could have imagined that he would extend his claws at will, tearing up space with a single scratch!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was late when it was mentioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it happened fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hawk-beaked man didn’t even have a chance to whimper before he shot a three-feet-high jet of blood, \"Puff\", and like a cannonball, he was blasted off and disappeared in no time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This incident stunned everyone present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone turned to look at Li Jing, who was licking his paws in Xiang Yunxian’s arms. Fusheng and the seven others were collectively petrified, no one dared to makes a move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one who just got blasted off was a pinnacle of the Latter Venerable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single scratch...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving a pinnacle of Latter Venerable in an unknown state between life and death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was a surprise attack, it was something extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This cat was terrifyingly violent...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nalan Longao, who had long confirmed that Li Jing was a \"beast\", was both astounded and overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The predicament that had made him feel helpless was now shattered because of Li Jing’s intervention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was the initiative in his hands?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yunxian was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could have thought that the \"Ono\", who ate her spirit medicine and slept on her chest all day, could be so brave? Without extending its claws, it managed to beat a Latter Venerable to a pulp in a few minutes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While she was still dumbfounded, Nalan Longao began to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, I believe we need to reconsider the exploration.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fusheng and the others were silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Nalan Longao’s words, Xiang Yunxian gave him a look, quietly holding Li Jing tighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother, I quit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nalan Longao turned his head to face her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking into his eyes, Xiang Yunxian gave a faint smile, held onto Li Jing, and started to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breaking the deadlock was a good thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, some things had happened and couldn’t be ignored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was chilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heaven and Earth Tree, the Emperor Tomb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t care about any of it anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was Li Jing’s turn to be discontented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took the initiative to interfere because he owed Xiang Yunxian for her hospitality. He couldn’t remain indifferent to her being threatened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she chose to leave with him. He couldn’t allow that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without considering it further, Li Jing spoke human language.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, sister, how about we stick around a bit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nalan Longao, expecting Xiang Yunxian to change her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fusheng and the others, eagerly hoping for Xiang Yunxian to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yunxian herself was stunned, then she lowered her head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...can talk?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t it normal for a Spiritual Beast to talk?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing retorted and favored her with an adorable head-tilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On seeing this, Xiang Yunxian’s heart instantly melted, the chilliness of her heart was partially replaced with warmth, stopping her from leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to stay and watch, then I will accompany you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing nodded, then he transformed back into his human form with graceful curves. He reached out to Nalan Longao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Old Clan’s map.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nalan Longao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected Li Jing, the Spiritual Cat, to be able to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was even more surprising was...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could transform into human form!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nalan Longao understood everything upon seeing Li Jing reaching for the map. This Spiritual Cat wasn’t a coincidental find. He deliberately set up this situation after overhearing their conversation in the small grove!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was a scam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with this understanding, what could he do in the face of Li Jing’s outstretched hand?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obediently, he took out the yellowing scroll he’d shown earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yunxian had no objection to Li Jing revealing his true form and taking control. She didn’t care about the scam either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon getting a good look at Li Jing in his human form, who even surpassed her own beauty and allure, she hoped that he would transform back...\u003C\u002Fp>",3977,"2026-06-06T07:41:59.994Z",1,"novelbin.me","644c145c14e6da92c008746d6f38e462d48d2a2cefefcba6fc5845858575fd23","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-586","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-584",719,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwhy-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-cover.jpg"]