[{"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-605":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},1558121,2023,"Chapter 605 - 604: Cultivation of Life, Prodigy of Calculation","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-605",605,"\u003Cp>The quality of Li Lingyin’s fine brew, needless to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lid is only slightly opened, and the vinous aroma that invades the heart and spleen overflows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The patrons of this pub, though not as inseparable from wine as Li Lingyin, are basically no different—all are fond of a drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the rich aroma of wine spread around, the bustling tavern instantly quieted down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone in the room was a cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were many individuals of Venerable caliber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Identifying the origin of a scent was something they could easily do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In no time, all eyes were drawn over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Taoist Lone Man was indeed an old tippler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he smelled the fine wine aroma, his eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of divine wine is this!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just the fragrance of the wine alone could easily stir the appetite of this old tippler!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, smelling the aroma of the wine, he felt the same temptation as facing a nubile girl skilled in teasing, his heart itching and losing all self-control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why particularly say ’nubile age’?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though cultivating women often pay attention not to let the years leave traces on their bodies, markedly maintaining their youthfulness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But these folks...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they live long, their experiences also accumulate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yunxian, who is beside Li Jing, is an exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary Venerables who have lived for tens of thousands of years, which one is not numb to affection?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, women of this age are rather indifferent to romance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who are paired up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would reluctantly play along for appearances’ sake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those without a partner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they are like Xiang Yunxian from a noble family with a bunch of elders, even seeking is too troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they really need something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just find someone pleasing to the eye for a night of passion and it’s over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this regard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Men and women in the cultivation world are actually the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difference is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Men are more likely to enjoy the ’interaction’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What sort of ’interaction’ can there be with those old hags?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue Star has a saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Men!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s not one who doesn’t like them eighteen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This applies to the cultivation world as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disregarding all the nonsense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, not to mention the Taoist Lone Man, even Xiang Yunxian, who had just taken her first sip of wine a moment ago, was attracted by the aroma of the wine and couldn’t help but gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the presence of top-grade wine, Taoist Lone Man was startled beyond belief. He glanced cautiously at the onlooking gazes around him, reaching out to stop Li Jing’s hand that was opening the wine seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist, this is not a place to talk. Shall we change the venue and chat leisurely?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Agreed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing smiled and with a thought, he took Taoist Lone Man and Xiang Yunxian into the Little Universe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As three of them vanished from the tavern, everyone in the room paused for a moment. After glancing at each other, they pretended nothing had happened and continued drinking their own wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone here is knowledgeable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person who took away the two, Li Jing, is undoubtedly an Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Emperor...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then there is no problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for this incident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing, who possesses a top-grade wine, wouldn’t be walking out of this tavern without paying a hefty price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Nightly City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinarily, no one would look for trouble for no reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when you have weak strength and show a treasure to people, then it’s another story...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moving on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pavilion atop of Canglong Mountain’s peak in the Little Universe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being abruptly brought in, the Taoist Lone Man was stunned for a moment but quickly walked to the peak and looked down the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Li Jing didn’t think much of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone who comes into the Little Universe for the first time would be drawn by the overwhelming vitality radiated by the four Life Trees. There is nothing peculiar about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just about to unveil the elegant liquor seal in his hand and pour out three glasses, the Taoist Lone Man turned back in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May I ask...who are you!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Li Jing turned his head, thought for a moment and flashed a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Jing from Chen Tang City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Jing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taoist Lone Man furrowed his eyebrows slightly. He raised his hand as if calculating something, then his eyes bulged, leaning his head back as a three-foot-high jet of blood spurted out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yunxian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were bewildered, and Taoist Lone Man, trembling, looked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not finish, as his eyes rolled back and after collapsing to the ground, he started to tumble down the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yunxian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Li Jing too was stunned. Then with a thought, he teleported Lone Man over to avoid him getting hurt while unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing at the unconscious Lone Man, Li Jing frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the side, Xiang Yunxian also looked at the Taoist Lone Man with his eyes closed and a pained expression, then turned her gaze to Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, he seems to be proficient in divination, and he calculated something he shouldn’t have.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The point was, the Taoist Lone Man was looking at him when he made the calculation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What on earth had he calculated?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Emperor Level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a single calculation and he’s toppled over...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This ...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, it’s a bit absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for the fact that he’s genuinely passed out now, with his internal spiritual Qi noticeably weakening as though it has greatly rebounded against him, Li Jing would even suspect him of being a drama queen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing towards the direction down the mountain, Li Jing looked at the Lone Taoist thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t really paid attention to it before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he reconsidered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging from the Lone Taoist’s reaction earlier on, it seemed that what instantly attracted him was not the four Life Trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a master of calculations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would know that such an act demands a price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would calculate a person of unknown depth, whom you’ve just met recently, for the sake of four trees?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they are four Life Trees, they are still just highly coveted spiritual objects after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they are already in someone else’s possession, he wouldn’t need to long for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why bother to calculate?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this perspective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What instantly attracted the Lone Taoist was something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there were other noteworthy things on the Island in the Lake, it would be the coffin housing a resting Spirit of Origin and the almost-dead Human Saint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s more likely that the Human Saint attracted his attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, if he had never seen a Saint, he wouldn’t have reason to be so keen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After staring at the Lone Taoist for a while, Li Jing murmured,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interesting. Maybe, another one from the Ancient Fairyland? It seems that I’ve accidentally hooked a ’big fish’.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yunxian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the Ancient Fairyland?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lone Taoist?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she was filled with questions, Li Jing took to the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following this, the unconscious Lone Taoist was also lifted by him towards the foot of the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Xiang Yunxian hesitated for a moment before hurriedly catching up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them landed on the Island in the Lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing looked up at the most prosperous Life Tree in the center of the island, and beckoned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unbeknownst to them, Ling Ling and Xiaocai, who were huddled together in sleep, were magically drawn out and gently landed in his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of a sudden, seeing the two little creatures, Xiang Yunxian stared wide-eyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had seen Ling Ling before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she never thought there was another Spirit of Origin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What she never saw coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was that these two were actually on the Island in the Lake, where she had spent a significant amount of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing this...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly trusted her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Ling and Xiaocai sensed that they were \"called,\" and they opened their eyes, still confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing it was a particular person, Ling Ling sat up and rubbed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s going on? I just went to sleep not long ago...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaocai sat up and yawned, then blinked her big eyes at Xiang Yunxian who was watching her, and gave her a coquettish head tilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Xiang Yunxian felt an instant wave of adorableness. The cold aura on her enchanting face melted like ice and snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, I’m Xiang Yunxian, a new recruit under the Chief.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After introducing herself, she took out a Spirit Fruit and offered it to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaocai was a bit shy by nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, she had just woken up and was still feeling drowsy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, when meeting someone as unfamiliar as Xiang Yunxian, she was totally the type to immediately grab Ling Ling as a \"shield.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Spirit Fruit offered to her, Xiaocai instantly snapped back to full consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Ling also turned her head over with a \"Hmm?\" and looked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it was Xiang Yunxian who was offering it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who was she?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A top-tier pharmacist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Spirit Fruit in her hand wouldn’t just be a common fruit that’s good for snacking on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spirits of Origin were naturally gluttonous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it’s a sweet Spirit Fruit, they would both enjoy it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the quality of the Spirit Fruit is also high, they would like it even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not shy at all, Ling Ling coughed hard and looked at Xiang Yunxian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t I have a share?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Xiang Yunxian paused and without a second thought, reached for another one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Ling Ling was overjoyed, flew over to grab the Spirit Fruit and promptly landed on Xiang Yunxian’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yunxian was shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This little creature was not afraid of strangers at all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a single fruit and she’s already found her place on her own shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ling Ling quickly start munching on her fruit, Xiaocai swallowed, looking at Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing smiled, nodding gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaocai on seeing this, looked tentatively towards Xiang Yunxian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m Xiaocai, nice to meet you,\" she said. Then she cautiously flew over to grab the Spirit Fruit from Xiang Yunxian’s hand, and then returned to perch on Li Jing’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nature of the two little creatures was completely different; anyone could tell them apart easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Xiaocai was clearly the shy type, Xiang Yunxian did not expect to strike a bond instantly with her and merely smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take your time eating; as a pharmacist, I might not have much else, but I have plenty of Spirit Fruits and Spirit Medicine. If you two run out and still want more, I still have...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she finished speaking, Li Jing interjected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, now that you’re with Chen Tang City, you will have plenty of chances to get familiar with Ling Ling and Xiaocai. I woke them up because I need them for something important.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Li Jing’s words, Xiang Yunxian quickly shut her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing then gestured towards the unconscious Lone Taoist on the ground, whose life force was still weakening, making it seem like he could pass away at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This man seems to be dying, can you all do anything, Ling Ling and Xiaocai?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Li Jing’s words, the two creatures finally noticed a body on the ground and looked at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing the Lone Taoist, both of them frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Spirits of Origin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are highly sensitive to life force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They can clearly feel it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lone Man, Xiaoyao, has a life force within him so massive it shouldn’t belong to a single individual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from Li Jing, who signed a Symbiotic Contract with Ling Ling, it would be hard to find another person who could match him on the level of life force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The life force within him is rapidly retreating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not quite that far yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man’s life force is truly abundant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it keeps going this way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cultivation might be ruined...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Housing a life force to this level, it surely isn’t through spiritual objects or any secret method but only through a unique cultivation method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such cultivation methods are extremely rare, but they have one thing in common.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Life force is the foundation of cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The level of achievement and the strength that can be demonstrated depend on the abundance of life force within them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the life force declines or encountered any mishap causing a large flow of life force, their level and power would suffer an immediate downfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of cultivation method has its pros and cons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The advantage is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A situation that causes a massive flow of life force is extremely lethal to ordinary people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He can survive and continue to cultivate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others who face it would undoubtedly die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disadvantage is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from surviving, those practicing this type of cultivation can’t do anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For him, life force is his cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether he is fighting or refining artifacts, he uses his life force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not like the common cultivator’s inner spiritual Qi that can be regenerated...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The amount of life force used up is permanently lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It cannot be regenerated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It can only be replenished through its unique cultivation method...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such cultivation methods have been seen by both Ling Ling, who is well-travelled and Ling Ling, who prefers staying at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who mainly follow this path are most likely to search for the Spirit of Origin all over the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In order to cultivate with life force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being able to gain some benefits from the Spirit of Origin, which represents the origin of life, they would skyrocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Spirit of Origin usually doesn’t have a good impression of this group of people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the reason is simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people not only cultivate with life force but also deplete it the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging glances, Ling Ling looks at Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t really want to save this person. But for your sake, I’ll reluctantly act this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing raises a question mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel the condition inside the body of the Lone Man, Xiaoyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t understand why Ling Ling, who always turned down his requests, was saying this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was puzzled, Ling Ling pointed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing this, Xiaocai followed suit and pointed out a finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The synchronized movements of the two led the massive life force scattered outside the four life trees on the island to gather into a green fog, and then violently poured into the Lone Man, Xiaoyao’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaken by this sudden change, the Lone Man, Xiaoyao, trembled all over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Ling, who was linked with Li Jing’s consciousness through the Symbiotic Contract, spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This man, he cultivates using a very rare method of the Divinity Taoist, which is to cultivate with life force.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cultivating with life force?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing frowns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A detailed explanation is quite troublesome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Ling spoke, saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All you need to know is that the life force of people walking this path is everything to them, and they squander their life force on everything they do. We Spirits of Origin hate having anything to do with these kinds of people the most.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing blinks, his face looking strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite Ling Ling’s vague explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t stop him from understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even within the Divinity Taoist, the path that the Lone Man, Xiaoyao, takes is very rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And not only is this method ancient, it seems to have a deep connection with the Spirits of Origin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he pondered, the unconscious Lone Man, Xiaoyao, woke up slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing a large chunk of life force being poured into his body, his eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is he...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dreaming!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he thought that, Ling Ling raised her hand and snapped her fingers lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a \"snap\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The huge life force permeating the sky like fog immediately dispersed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lone Man, Xiaoyao, suddenly stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Jing, he immediately remembered what he had encountered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ling Ling on Li Jing’s shoulder, he immediately knew who had saved him and why they stopped when they did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing another adorable creature on the shoulder of Xiang Yunxian, the Lone Man, Xiaoyao, couldn’t help but show a surprised expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Spirits of Origin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both in Li Jing’s independent world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What exactly has he done to deserve this!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of surprise, the Lone Man, Xiaoyao, really wanted to say something to the two little creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of you great masters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please don’t stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pamper me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was just a thought for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of his abilities, following this path, he was destined not to be favored by the Spirit of Origin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring in surprise at Li Jing, who was scrutinizing him, the Taoist Wanderer struggled to his feet and dusted off his pants before bowing respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for saving my life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he also bowed respectively to Ling Ling and Xiaocai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And thank both Original Spirits too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Between his words, he waved his hand and laid down tons of Spirit Fruit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A small token of my gratitude, no respect intended.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing these tons of Spirit Fruit, both Ling Ling and Xiaocai raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This little rascal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He does have manners!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Jing, you collect it for us, take it as a reward for saving your life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, Ling Ling, who was munching a Spirit Fruit, flew back to the Life Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Xiaocai gave the Taoist Wanderer a glance and left right after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left Xiang Yunxian feeling quite lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Ling Ling sitting on her shoulder, she didn’t dare to move an inch, fearing that she might disturb the little one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had barely spoken before they got up and left...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Giving the Taoist Wanderer an unhappy glance, Xiang Yunxian completely lost her favor towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing this situation, the Taoist Wanderer himself was in tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any ordinary person would have spent a lot of money to please the Spirits of Origin like this, and there should have been some benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But these two took his offerings and still did not give him a proper look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s nothing compared to these two saving his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since ancient times, the Spirit of Origins had always disliked his kind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What upset the Taoist Wanderer at the moment was...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Yunxian also started to despise him...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sigh, the Taoist Wanderer turned to Li Jing and started a conversation with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am sure you have many questions about me. I am equally curious about you. If you don’t mind, why does the Human Saint serve you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing, unperturbed by the question that initially sparked the Wanderer’s interest, calmly replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A while ago, I made a trip to the Ancient Fairyland and picked him up on the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Taoist Wanderer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing made a statement that was notably genuine, so it was unlikely to be false.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He visited the Ancient Fairyland a while ago?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did he get there?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t the path blocked?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the most shocking thing is...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He survived the trip and he even picked up the Human Saint on his way back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did he do that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What does the present Ancient Fairyland look like?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With lingering doubts in his mind, the Taoist Wanderer was anxious to ask further questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Li Jing quickly grabbed him and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My friend, I can save you once, but I can’t save you a second time. Regardless of our brief encounter, whether I can save your life also depends on Ling Ling and Xiao Cai’s mood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the Taoist Wanderer was shocked and quickly apologized with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m sorry, as a fortune teller, I always have this impulse to understand things. After escaping to the mortal world from the fairyland, I also avoid dealing with matters that I am tempted to predict.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortune teller?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing didn’t take it seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Taoist Wanderer, it’s not proper to talk at the foot of the mountain. It’s disrespectful to disturb the Saint’s rest. Let’s go up the mountain and talk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the Wanderer instinctively nodded, but he immediately felt that something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disturbing the Saint’s rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, it wasn’t appropriate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Saint was lying at the foot of the mountain, while he and Li Jing were drinking and eating on the mountain...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t that even more disrespectful?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a member of the human race...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Respect should be shown to the Human Saint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he was thinking of defending himself, Li Jing had already taken him and Xiang Yunxian back to the pavilion on top of the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yunxian, pour the wine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing pulled the Taoist Wanderer to sit down and spoke, meanwhile, reaching out to collect the \"high-end seafood\" sourced from the Endless Sea that he had prepared earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the seafood that was served, the Taoist Wanderer, who intended to protest, suddenly closed his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing does indeed have quite a lot of good things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to say something, Xiang Yunxian suddenly ’bang’, placed a wine cup in front of him\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yunxian’s demeanor startled the Taoist Wanderer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Xiang Yunxian was not looking at him, but was pouring wine for Li Jing first, he opened his mouth silently, feeling wronged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at his behavior, Li Jing didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, but he spoke to Xiang Yunxian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yunxian, no matter how you look at it, Taoist Wanderer is a guest. Don’t lose your temper.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Xiang Yunxian was willing to listen to Li Jing’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a reluctant ’hmm’ in response, she gave the Taoist Wanderer a charming smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I apologize, Taoist Wanderer. I was a bit forceful just now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she said so, she rolled her eyes and poured a cup of Li Lingyin’s brewing for herself and sat down with no regard for anyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wanderer had nothing to say. He quietly stood up, took the wine pot, and filled his cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Xiang Yunxian acting this way amuses Li Jing as well, though he understood her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The influence of the devil was deep and far-reaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him, Xiang Yunxian may not do much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for others, she would never be as gentle as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking that it was meaningless to force her to put on a pretense, Li Jing did not say much, instead, he turned to the Taoist Wanderer and started the conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Taoist Wanderer, when did you arrive at the Ancient Fairyland?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",3782,"2026-06-06T07:42:17.694Z",1,"novelbin.me","0736eb1fe65b96a48844c6b2dfe7a3925f11b0a3e23053b5d47030f0a53fb669","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-606","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-604",719,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwhy-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-cover.jpg"]