[{"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-632":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},1558148,2023,"Chapter 632 - 631: Revisiting Vastness, Meeting Old Friends","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-632",632,"\u003Cp>Rumors?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People from the Upper Three Realms?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing paused in surprise and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zixuan, what do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Normally, rumors are the least reliable thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Zixuan answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But when it involves the Upper Three Realms, even if the rumor stems from baseless gossip, its purpose is clear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, she gave a charming smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, if you have nothing else to do, why not go for a walk in Zhong Shen Zhou as Master Jiu, after a hundred years of absence?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Shi Zixuan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rumor isn’t necessarily reliable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the focus of this rumor isn’t about the people of the Upper Three Realms, but about his alter ego – the Empress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the rumor originated from the Four Realm of Immortals, it can still be acceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Shen Zhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s now completely divided and ruled by those who were involved in past schemes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The insiders back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are now the dominant powers in Zhong Shen Zhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who doesn’t know about Master Jiu furiously taking on the Upper Three Realms and escaping unscathed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the insiders weren’t present at that time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a small portion of them were actually there and arrived later, but the news spread within the insider circle all the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that news of someone from the Upper Three Realms secretly descending to the lower world is circulating clearly targets Master Jiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the motives behind the rumor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing wasn’t sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he could be completely certain about one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone from the Upper Three Realms really descended, they wouldn’t rashly reveal themselves, knowing very well that in the Immortal Realm there is Master Jiu, a \"woman of great courage\" who had ventured to the Upper Three Realms and made a fool out of the Sacred Emperors of Buddhism and Confucianism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they unintentionally leaked their whereabouts, they would immediately kill those who knew as remediation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the many top powers of the Upper Three Realms, only Yaochi was involved in designing the grand scheme of the Immortal Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This part is true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as the entire Buddha Cultivation Holy Land, the Heaven Dragon Temple, was destroyed, news of it not spreading in the Upper Three Realms would have been difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe someone is rejoicing and ridiculing Prajna for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all is said and done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The circle of supreme forces in the Upper Three Realms isn’t large.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The circle of powerhouse individuals like Prajna is even smaller.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three God Emperors, Five Sacred Emperors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adding up to a total of eight people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once anything happens, no matter their relationship, they would learn the details within minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they don’t know it initially, they would surely investigate about it later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With issues like the destruction of the Heaven Dragon Temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cause and intricacies of the matter would surely have been investigated deeply by relevant people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remember.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not only Buddhism, Confucianism and Yaochi who noticed the potential of the Immortal Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who had once lured the invasion of the Ancient Fairyland Void were also interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excluding these two parties, other corresponding \"insiders\" might not have any plans, but there would definitely be those who keep an eye on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The appearance of someone from the Upper Three Realms is mostly false. What’s true is that someone hopes that Master Jiu who has been missing for a century with no news will appear in Zhong Shen Zhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of silence, Li Jing nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I’ll go and see what’s going on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Zixuan responded, rising through the sky and leaving behind a sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The rumor originates from Haoran City, a place you’ve been before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Li Jing raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haoran City?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s quite convenient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a second thought, Li Jing transformed into the Fox demon Jiuli, swung his arm to tear the space and stepped through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He appeared in the sky above Haoran City and looked downwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Haoran City of today greatly differed from the city of the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First off, the size of the city has expanded by more than a hundredfold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just in this aspect alone, the growth of Haoran City could even surpass Chen Tang City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the \"last stronghold\" of Confucianism in the Immortal Realm, this city was originally not small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What does an expansion by a hundred times imply?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Immortal Realm had a concept of provinces and cities like Blue Star or Earth, Haoran City would have already been renamed to a province-level location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second point of difference from the past is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confucianism, which was once in decline, has now revitalized after the addition of multiple Confucian insiders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in fact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the current Zhong Shen Zhou, the overall strength of Haoran City can easily make it to the top ten among various forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s worth mentioning that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city lord of Haoran City is no longer Sun Qu, but Li Jing’s old friend, Scholar Shang Yiqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that he could become the city lord, gaining the submission of the Confucian insiders, had quite a dramatic twist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after the event of the rift space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Yiqing had a flash marriage with the Barbarian woman he once accompanied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, Greedy Wolf was still a slave in Chen Tang City and the Dark Hall hadn’t been established.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During that period, Li Jing was busy aiding his three Taoist companions to cultivate and didn’t have time to pay attention to these matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he still received news as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Yiqing had sent a wedding invitation to Chen Tang City during that celebration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The recipient, of course, was not Li Jing but Ye Piaoran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the latter saw the invitation and threw it directly into the garbage, he had no intention of coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then comes the crucial point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Confucians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how high their cultivation level is, they rely on their verbal skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When a group of Confucians gathered in Haoran City, ready to initiate a literary battle to determine who would assume the role of the city master and lead the Confucians back to prosperity, an illogical barbarian showed up and pounded each scholar present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a matter of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Yiqing assumed the post as the city master?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did you say he’s a \"kept man\"?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Look at his wife, who could set a train running on her forearm, and would give a slap on the face if provoked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which of those scholars in Haoran City dare to provoke her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key thing is...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noble morality upheld by Confucian cultivators is most helpless in the face of the Barbarian Race, especially those who have muscles developed into their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when these barbarians have high cultivation levels, there is no solution at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Yiqing himself is not simple either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of the original four, he was the strongest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he was one of the bystanders at the scene, directly absorbing the fairy spirit from the Upper Three Realms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far surpasses other Confucians who weren’t present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if he wanted to compete for the position of the city master himself, he would inevitably face some twists and turns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Setting aside these.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this journey, Li Jing had no interests aside from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main point was: he felt that it would be nice to take a stroll, and Empress Jiuli who had been absent for a hundred years should show up just to remind some people not to forget her existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eastern Immortal Domain and the Southern Monster Realm are now the two areas that Chen Tang City is focusing on for strategic layouts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All and all, things are thriving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reputation of Master Jiu has played a key role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it wasn’t for Master Jiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two immortal domains wouldn’t be so peaceful, and Chen Tang City couldn’t have carried out all its tasks smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for other situations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing could accept them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only thing he wouldn’t tolerate is anyone hindering Chen Tang City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Yiqing is the first one he would locate on this trip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the city master of Haoran City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps he would know something about the rumors that have been circulating in the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or maybe he started the rumors, hoping for a chance to meet Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, here comes the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where is the City Lord’s Mansion located?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing looked left and right, feeling directionless for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s no other option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haoran City has become too large, not something you can take in with a single glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, all the architectural styles here are various academic courtyards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike ordinary cities where the most grandiose building at first sight is usually the City Lord’s Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After giving it some thought, Li Jing decided to go high-profile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, his aim for this visit was to make the name of Master Jiu reverberate among all players, causing them to tremble on this land of Zhongzhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he can’t find the City Lord’s Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He can take advantage of this situation to have Shang Yiqing come out on his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A win-win situation, isn’t it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Li Jing conceives, he executes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This has always been his modus operandi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without any hesitation, he lifted his hand and snapped his fingers lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a \"whoosh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tremendous amount of Phoenix Heavenly Fire surged in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It eclipsed the sun and completely engulfed the whole Haoran City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the people in Haoran City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In broad daylight, suddenly faced with an end-of-the-world scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be difficult for them not to panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the sky filled with Phoenix Heavenly Fire burning furiously, exuding an aura of despair, everyone in the streets and alleys of Haoran City turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s happening now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Has any player attacked?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It doesn’t look like it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Players may be strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the Immortal Realm where rules are absent, their strength is limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene in the sky is definitely not something the players who are limited to the Half-step Return to Origin can accomplish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone is filled with suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some noticed Li Jing, transformed into Empress Jiuli, standing beneath the fiery sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who noticed him had considerable cultivation levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With high cultivation levels, their vision naturally wouldn’t be poor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, they were astonished by the extraordinary beauty of Empress Jiuli from hundreds of miles away, then they trembled in fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who on earth is she?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This heavenly fire raining down from the sky, is her handiwork!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is she trying to do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is she planning to reduce Haoran City to ashes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when people were feeling apprehensive, a sudden shout echoed across the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who dares to cause trouble in my Haoran City!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was expecting Shang Yiqing to appear, and upon hearing the outburst, turned silently towards the direction of the voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A streak of light shot from the far sky and appeared before him in a blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A barbarian woman then solidified, dismissed any formalities, and immediately threw a punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, her expression changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She recognized who she was dealing with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, at this point, there was no time for her to retract her move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Li Jing simply raised his hand and extended a finger to block her fierce punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loud noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Space vibrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing remained unaffected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barbarian woman vomited a stream of blood, and was sent flying back with a tumble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just stated that she hasn’t changed at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her actions always preceding her thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the blink of an eye, she showed him how to adjust instantly to the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing did not confront the woman’s punch head-on, but instead, deflected it with skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not a clash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore there was no rebound effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this woman was sent flying back like a cannonball, vomiting blood all the while, which was far too extravagant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the whole performance was just too realistic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, all the people in Haoran City saw that Li Jing, with his profound cultivation and casual movements, had seriously injured the city lord’s wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the Barbarian woman was about to disappear from sight, Li Jing silently reached out and grasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The raging heavenly fire in the high sky surged and transformed into a giant flaming hand, catching her and threw her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A simple throw would not force the barbarian woman to return to his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her escape was not smooth either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she couldn’t maintain her act, she adjusted her posture in mid-air and obediently flew towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing watched her as she approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She met his gaze and immediately changed her manners, putting on an ingratiating smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Jiu, what brings you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I came to confirm something and also to visit some old acquaintances including you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing replied, scanning her and breaking into a smile saying,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s been a long time. I heard you got married to Shu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The friendly tone from him caused the barbarian woman to falter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her memory, Master Jiu wasn’t this easy-going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could react, Li Jing waved his hand to dismiss the infinite heavenly fire from the sky, and threw a piece of Heaven and Earth Tree branch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here, although it’s been more than eighty or ninety years, I still have to give this customary gift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing something thrown over, the barbarian woman instinctively stretched out her hand to catch it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon touching the piece of Heaven and Earth Tree branch, her eyes popped open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she heard what Li Jing said, her eyes popped open even wider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could she expect to receive a customary gift today, more than ninety years after her marriage? Especially a gift from Master Jiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, this customary gift was extremely rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A piece of Heaven and Earth Tree branch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the future, if she has descendants, she could facilitate their cultivation within a separate world, giving them a head start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This head start is not in the cultivation itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in achieving the imperial starting point that many in the Venerable realm would not venture into.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the barbarian woman broke into a wild smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Jiu, this is... You’re being too generous! Makes me a little embarrassed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she finished her words, three streaks of light arrived from the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Yiqing, the Taoist, and the monk appeared in succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the three, Li Jing wasn’t surprised at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the period when Shang Yiqing and the barbarian woman got married, there was no official formation of the Dark Council.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, afterwards, the Dark Council was constantly observing the situation in Haoran City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Li Jing knew early on that not only were Shang Yiqing and the barbarian woman together, but the Taoist and monk were also in their company, without any intention of competing with any of the colleagues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given that, the four of them indeed maintained a good relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking across the entire Haoran City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if there are not a hundred, there are at least eighty people in the Half-step Return to Origin realm of the Confucianism sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In spite of so many Half-step Return to Origin practitioners, at this moment not even one dared to show up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even upon seeing the city lord’s wife recklessly smash into the wall as usual, no one came forward to help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the three people in front of him dared to step out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Setting aside Shang Yiqing for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The willingness of the Taoist and monk to stand out at this time was not easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially on the precondition that they already knew it was Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Shang Yiqing and the others arrived, they first glanced at the barbarian woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw that despite being seemingly struck flying earlier, she was absolutely fine, and was happily clutching a piece of Heaven and Earth Tree branch, which left the three slightly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three persons realized that Li Jing had not only not made things difficult for her, but also presented a gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After understanding the situation, the three of them heaved a sigh of relief at the same time quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked at Li Jing and collectively saluted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Jiu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing nodded and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s been a while since we last met.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the words were out, the Barbarian woman pulled Shang Yiqing with her towards the stairs, laughing out loud and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look, husband, these are the gifts Master Jiu sent us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Yiqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew the drill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in front of Master Jiu, couldn’t she at least try to save him some face?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing looked at the scene in front of him, somewhat dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man embracing a woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman embracing another woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were not unusual scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman embracing a man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So casually, as though it was a matter of course, truly broadened Li Jing’s horizons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key point here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it was, there seemed to be nothing wrong with their display of affection according to those who saw them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both the Taoist and the monk were so accustomed to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people of Haoran City had their attention squarely on Li Jing, and nobody seemed to care that their city lord was being affectionately embraced by its lady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing looked respectfully at the smiling Barbarian woman, then turned respectfully to Shang Yiqing who had the look of being unjustly humiliated, and spoke with a slight smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not very convenient to talk here, is there a place you can arrange for us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the three men could respond, the Barbarian woman spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure, Master Jiu, please follow Aman to the City Lord’s Mansion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as she spoke, she turned and flew away, embracing Shang Yiqing, without even saying wait for Li Jing, the Taoist, or the Monk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with this situation, Li Jing blinked his eyes and turned to look at the Monk and the Taoist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems... Scholar is not having an easy time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them chuckled when they heard this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is always something in the world that conquers something else, Scholar was asking for this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Taoist spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monk just muttered, \"Amitabha Buddha is good,\" and with his brush in hand made a \"please\" gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Jiu, please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly thereafter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing arrived at the City Lord’s Mansion, located south of Haoran City, with the Taoist and the Monk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time they arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Yiqing at some point had a bruise on his face, and he was waiting in the courtyard with an air of righteousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Barbarian woman, who called herself Aman, was serving tea in the gazebo behind him, as if she had nothing to do with the bruise on Shang Yiqing’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing saw all of this when he landed and couldn’t help but tug at the corner of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Shang Yiqing’s face flashed a hint of discomfort, and he cleared his throat before saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Jiu, please take a seat. My lady is making tea for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing nodded and went forward to sit down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Yiqing and others followed and took their seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the four of them were seated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing looked at the monk whose cultivation was nearly destroyed by him, took out a bag of Life Tree Leaves and put it on the table, and then removed a branch of the Life Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Monk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe you realized at the scene over a hundred years ago, the Taoist who nearly destroyed your cultivation was none other than me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response to these words, the monk’s face showed a slight unease and he nodded silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was a bit impulsive of me back then, the Buddhists and Taoists of the Upper Three Realms manipulate karma, this has nothing to do with your Buddhist cultivation, which has not even ascended.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing spoke calmly, saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Consider these a compensation from me to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing these words, the monk was a bit stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the Barbarian woman before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he was thinking right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t Master Jiu as he remembered him not so easygoing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over a hundred years had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there was still compensation for him...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This compensation was quite valuable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was true that he was nearly disabled, but the damage did not reach the core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All that had happened was that his recovery of his original energy had simply taken a great deal of effort. There was nothing too difficult about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Life Tree leaves and branches on the table, the monk didn’t argue with him and put his palms together, nodding slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Master Jiu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the monk had accepted the items with a peace of mind, the Taoist looked on with envy, and grinned at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Jiu, at that time... I too got beaten.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not by me, so it’s not my problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing shrugged his shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Taoist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was envious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only said it to liven up the atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t really expecting Li Jing to take out something to compensate him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he hadn’t expected Li Jing to agitate him like this...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he was at a loss for words, Li Jing casually took out a branch of the Heaven and Earth Tree and tossed it over, then began to speak casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I came here this time partly to see the four of you, and partly because of the rumors circulating in Haoran City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",3633,"2026-06-06T07:42:17.694Z",1,"novelbin.me","b36ef399256a24c1c57e00ef086f5926b600f9d4cd0b936f5df902a5255aa271","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-633","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-631",719,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwhy-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-cover.jpg"]