[{"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-633":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},1558149,2023,"Chapter 633 - 632: The Must-Tell Stories of the Ascension Tower and the Orange Peel","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-633",633,"\u003Cp>\"Rumors?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Yiqing and the others exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was not surprised that the four of them were not aware of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even that Barbie gorilla, whose muscles had grown into her brain, wasn’t stupid, it’s just that her body always led the way before her brain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they had known about the rumors, they wouldn’t have been so surprised seeing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, they would be astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would appear because of these rumors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing immediately clarified, speaking casually,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I received some information that there have been rumors circulating in Haoran City that someone from the Upper Three Realms quietly came to the Lower world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four of them finally understood why Li Jing had come. Simultaneously, they furrowed their brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Jiu, is your source of information reliable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Yiqing has spoken up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Li Jing could respond, he solemnly asserted,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s absolutely impossible for someone from the Upper Three Realms to be in our Haoran City, even if someone did come down, we wouldn’t welcome their stay here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he finished speaking, the Taoist who had just grown extremely happy after receiving a branch of the Heaven and Earth Tree from Li Jing, chimed in seriously,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The scholar is right. After all, both of us know that Master Jiu, you do not have a good impression of the Upper Three Realms.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following this, the monk among them also chanted \"Amitabha\" and then addressed Li Jing,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haoran City has come a long way. Over the past hundred years, the four of us have made countless efforts. We do not wish to see everything that we’ve built reduced to ashes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the monk’s words, Li Jing grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you afraid of me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he said this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did the monk stare at him in surprise, but all four of them looked at him, then unanimously nodded their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This caused Li Jing to feel both amused and annoyed, without bothering to play along with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The information I have is certainly reliable. There must be rumors about this circulating throughout Haoran City; it’s just that you four have not heard...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish speaking, Aman immediately rose from her seat,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Jiu, please wait a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, she turned around and took to the skies, disappearing in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Shang Yiqing began to speak,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have been running Haoran City for more than a hundred years. We like to keep a low profile on the surface, but in private, we have our own intelligence network. With our cultivation level, we are usually unrattled by threats. But presently, spies are located throughout the Immortal Realm, and there are also those in Haoran City who are dissatisfied with us four. No matter what, we must make some arrangements.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We really haven’t heard about this rumor, but the informants spread throughout Haoran City might have heard something. Aman has just gone over to confirm it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Shang Yiqing’s words, Li Jing understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to speak, the Taoist interrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Jiu, even if this rumor does exist, it is just some nonsense about people from the Upper Three Realms. Based on your wisdom, you surely have figured out that the true intention of this rumor is to target you, who once went to the Upper Three Realms.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a ridiculous assertion made Li Jing couldn’t help but burst into laughter. He nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, I have speculated such, which is why I came here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he stated flatly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The one spreading these rumors probably knows quite a bit about me, including the fact that I have been to Haoran City before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Yiqing and the others all looked puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Jiu, you’ve visited Haoran City before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monk asked in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing smiled and then channeled his thoughts to disguise himself as Taoist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I bore witness to and intervened in both the theft of the Confucianism holy object and the awakening of the Ancient Demon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three of them looked surprised when they heard this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it was you, Master Jiu, who saved Haoran City from the brink of destruction?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Yiqing has spoken, asking in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like Aman was right after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it was true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Taoist took over the conversation,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When we first arrived in Haoran City, we heard about the loss of the Confucianism holy object and the incident with the Ancient Demon from the then city lord. Since we had never seen you, Master Jiu, transform into a Taoist, we didn’t suspect that it was you. Only Aman, having heard that the Taoist was unparalleled in combat, stubbornly insisted that it was you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With these words, he enviously continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Jiu, your magical transformations are utterly incredible. I even doubt whether you are currently using your real body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing these words, Li Jing just chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Taoist grinned but didn’t hazard a guess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, the Monk spoke up,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As far as I know, the half-demon who stole the Confucianism holy object and the Ancient Demon are both insider informants. Isn’t it possible that these two secretly spread the rumor and they have some business with you, Master Jiu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing replied, saying,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those two can be said to have past grievances with me. Even though, they didn’t know I was Master Jiu, they might have guessed it after the incident in the rift space. The possibility that those two spread the rumors to find me is not small. Of course, there are also other possibilities, such as those who know about this wanting to verify whether I am still in the Immortal Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the four of them were talking, Aman, who had gone away not long ago, returned swiftly through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There really are such rumors spreading on a small scale throughout Haoran City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After landing, Aman sat down and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just received confirmation. The source of the rumors seems to be the Ascension Tower in the western part of the city.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Denxian Tower?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing wrinkled his brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am familiar with Denxian Tower.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Taoist quickly interjected, laughing gleefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Denxian Tower is quite famous in our Haoran City. The girls there are extremely good at what they do, and they indeed possess skills that can help one ascend to the heavens.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smirk played at the corner of Li Jing’s mouth upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good grief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He originally thought that Denxian Tower was some grand place based on its majestic name—turns out it’s a brothel?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monk, shooting a glance at the smug Taoist, recited \"Amitabha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Desire sharpens the blade of doom. You frequent such places as a Taoist, tarnishing the sanctity of our cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To this, the Taoist seemed unperturbed, retorting,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong with that? Don’t cultivators also have needs?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he was about to continue, Aman, who had just sat across from him, blinked her eyes that twinkled like copper bells, and abruptly snatched Shang Yiqing’s collar, lifting him off the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Taoist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Yiqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, have you been to Denxian Tower?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aman asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ridiculous!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Yiqing responded firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your husband walks the path of righteousness, and has never been to such indecent places.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aman narrowed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"More real than gold itself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Yiqing replied with a solemn nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember that not long ago, you left with this smelly Taoist to the west of the city?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aman murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Taoist turned his head to glance at her and remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Yiqing himself couldn’t help but click his tongue before replying,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On that day, the smelly Taoist and I went out to buy oranges. Didn’t you eat some when we returned?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aman furrowed her eyebrows slightly. A hint of recollection flashed in her eyes, before she reluctantly let go of Shang Yiqing, saying,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My apologies, my lord. I’ve been a little sensitive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a small matter. It’s good that the misunderstanding has been cleared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Yiqing spoke apathetically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, his eyes were stealthily darting towards Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Jing’s stunned expression, he quickly realized that Master Jiu, being actually quite knowledgeable, understood what was happening and immediately shot him a pleading look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When had Li Jing ever backed down from doing the right thing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon Shang Yiqing’s pleading eyes, he spoke righteously,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aman, you may not have been to the Eastern Immortal Domain or the Southern Monster Realm. If you’re familiar with the culture of Blue Star, you would know that oranges can be used to mask the scent of makeup. This scenario commonly occurs in period dramas, portrayed by men who have just visited brothels.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Yiqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aman seemed a little confused by his words, taking a moment to process them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her robust eyebrows knitted together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the situation turning unfavorable, the Taoist wasted no time in getting up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Jiu, let’s go to Denxian Tower.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he said as such, his figure silently turned into a wisp as he disappeared, not waiting for Li Jing’s response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing how quickly the Taoist fled, Li Jing, half stunned, shot a \"You’re on your own, buddy\" look at the bewildered Shang Yiqing before turning into a shadow and disappearing into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monk, seeing the two of them leave one after another, was left dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning to look at Aman who was holding Yiqing with one hand and glaring at him, the monk coughed, stood up, took out a string of prayer beads while reciting the rebirth mantra, and slowly walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the west of Haoran City, Denxian Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing quickly traced the Taoist’s aura and reached the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, the Taoist was waiting for him at the entrance of the tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Jing appearing from a shadow, the Taoist remarked awkwardly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Jiu, what you did just now...was rather unscrupulous, wasn’t it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A righteous character casts a righteous shadow. If Shang Yiqing commits such acts, should I help him to cover it up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing said, making it sound like a matter of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Furthermore, compared to Shang Yiqing, I favor Miss Aman. She doesn’t know much and her mind isn’t quick, so shouldn’t I remind her if there seems to be ’a red apricot tree leaning over the garden wall’ in her household?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he patted the Taoist’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not a big issue. From what I can see, Shang Yiqing and Aman have a good relationship. At most, he’ll just be beaten up. If something is wrong, he should admit it. Only then can a household be harmonious. Even if he’s not as good as he seems, he’s still one of the top cultivators in the current Immortal Realm. He won’t die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Taoist opened his mouth, at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing at the uncharacteristically quiet Denxian Tower, with no girls standing at the entrance soliciting customers and no chaotic noise within, Li Jing turned back in surprise, asking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You previously mentioned that the girls at Denxian Tower have good skills. But why do I feel like this place doesn’t quite look like it’s involved in the business of flesh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the Taoist sighed out \"alas\" and started explaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In our Haoran City, there are mostly Confucian cultivators who certainly wouldn’t go for the kind of place that puts everything out on the table. If you blatantly sell flesh, they would never give it a look. On the contrary, a place pretending to sell art instead of flesh, where a woman might say ’my lord, please show some respect, I sell art not my body’, would be more to their taste. Otherwise, you couldn’t survive in the Haoran City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seemed like the Haoran City he visited more than a hundred years ago?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking his head slightly, Li Jing transformed himself back into the Taoist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go, check it out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him change back to a man and still wanting to check it out, the Taoist looked at him with the most bizarre expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his perspective...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Master Jiu who is so picky about women should avoid such places.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it appeared the reality was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed a bit experienced...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Jing walk into the building with his head held high, the Taoist hurriedly followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the pair stepped through the door, a boy greeted them enthusiastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gentlemen, do you want a private room upstairs or a spot in the downstairs hall?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing blinked at the boy’s words and turned to the Taoist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the Taoist telepathically explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On the upstairs floor, there are private rooms where you can directly make a move. The downstairs hall, however, is used for appreciating the talents of the women who play instruments, although it’s really a place for the Confucian gentlemen to select and compete for women.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understanding, Li Jing turned his head and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One private room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he held up his hand with his fingers widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want five girls, the most expensive ones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy was stunned by his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Taoist had said earlier...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to the business environment here, which mainly caters to Confucian gentlemen, everything at the Ascending to Immortality Pavilion is done subtly and implicitly to win over customers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When customers not belonging to Confucianism arrive, they would just go with the flow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t it delightful to play some tricks?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first time the boy had ever seen someone as straightforward as Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he stood dumbfounded, Li Jing asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you waiting for? Afraid I won’t pay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the boy could reply, Li Jing flung a handful of top-grade Immortal Crystals at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry up, don’t dawdle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he went straight upstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Li Jing’s performance, the Taoist couldn’t help but straighten his back a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is Master Jiu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So domineering in everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throwing those crystals in the face, so damn cool!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve learned something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Casually picking up half of the top-grade Immortal Crystals on the ground, the Taoist gave the poor boy who got hit by the crystals a cold glance, and then followed Li Jing upstairs on a swagger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy was utterly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the gentleman gave a bit too much just now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as for the crystals he already gave out, this one seemed to have no reason to take back half?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But facing the Taoist, he didn’t dare to say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This one...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only is he a regular at Ascending to Immortality Pavilion, but he is also an official at the City Lord’s Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be avoided...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking down at the remaining clear and flawless top-grade Immortal Crystals, he hurriedly picked them up from the ground and started shouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tian Character No.1 room for these two gentlemen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the second floor of Ascending to Immortality Pavilion, maidens were directly serving guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the boy below shouted, the woman above would already be waiting for guests to come upstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The requests from guests are conveyed to the maiden in charge through telepathy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Li Jing and the Taoist entered the second floor, a beautiful young lady approached them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gentlemen, please follow me. This way to the Tian Character No.1 room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, she turned around to lead the way, swaying her attractive waist as if trying to break it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Li Jing frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t about anything else...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this one in front of him was not human at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had a health bar over her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the health bar was short, with a value of just over 3000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was a monster from the looks of it,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it seemed like she only recently transformed into a humanoid form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging from the way she walked, which didn’t seem too deliberate, she might be a snake monster...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a mentality to verify this, Li Jing’s eyes lit up with a golden glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On seeing this...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eye of True Vision immediately returned a response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a snake monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was already startled at this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Ascension Tower indeed has some exceptional features!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How rare is it to find a Three Realm snake monster in the Immortal Realm, where Tenth and Eleventh Realm beings are everywhere?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that it had recently taken on human form, and was brought out to perform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Li Jing was marveled, the Taoist standing next to him began to speak softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Jiu, can I have this little one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing turned his head, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Jiu, you should be able to tell that this little missy isn’t a human, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Taoist teased and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve taken a special liking to her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing fell silent and then sent a sound transmission over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you really see me as a womanizer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, erm...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Taoist was stumped by his response, suddenly recalled why he was here and that certain person was primarily a woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightly clearing his throat, the Taoist sent a puzzled sound transmission back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, Master Jiu, why did you first ask for five girls? And meant to choose the most expensive ones too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naturally, it was to interrogate them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing rolled his eyes and sent a sound transmission back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On the other hand, you being an ordained person, can you truly fancy a blossom like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to spew out more complaints, Li Jing stopped in his tracks, frowned and turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of the room across, a familiar figure staggered out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he looked over, that person happened to lift his head as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As their gazes met, that person was stunned for a moment before he turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Already seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could Li Jing just let him leave?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Decisively, he stretched out his hand and grabbed the person’s shoulder, grinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaoyao Zi, long time no see. Even after a century of distance, it’s amazing that we’ve met again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This coincidence happened to be Xiaoyao Zi, the elusive figure that even Human Saints long to capture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having been caught, Xiaoyao Zi stiffened. He exerted his utmost strength to wriggle out and return to his room but failed. He had no choice but to face up to the situation and turn around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Taoist master, I think you might have mistaken me for someone else. We probably have never met before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know that this is the first time you’ve seen me in this appearance, Senior Xiaoyao Zi. But with your capabilities, it shouldn’t be too difficult to figure out who I am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spoken nonchalantly by Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, the Taoist stared at him holding Xiaoyao Zi - shabby, reeking of alcohol and heavily powdered, his expression full of astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Referred to as ’Senior’ by Master Jiu...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And being capable of seeing through Master Jiu’s transformation...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just how accomplished is this figure?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyao Zi was genuinely helpless when facing Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then noticing the Taoist scrutinizing him, he lightly coughed, straightened up and put on a lofty demeanor, turned around and smiled sincerely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing could be concealed from Sect Leader Li. It has been a century since our last meeting, I hope all has been well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the Taoist was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sect Leader Li?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t Master Jiu’s last name Jiu?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hold on!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The head of the Chen Tang City within the supreme authority of the Eastern Immortal Domain where Ye Piaoran resides, seems to be surnamed Li?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh my...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a face of shock, the Taoist turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He feels like...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He might have just stumbled upon an earth-shattering secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon meeting the astonished gaze of the Taoist, Li Jing grinned and smiled warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Jing’s smile the Taoist instantly averted his gaze, not daring to look at him anymore. Meanwhile, his mind was in turmoil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Li Jing hadn’t mentioned earlier that Xiaoyao Zi could see through his transformations, the Taoist might have thought that the leader of Chen Tang City was another disguise of Master Jiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing, unperturbed about having his real identity revealed by Xiaoyao Zi, pulled the latter along and headed towards room number one, saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a rare opportunity, Senior. How about you join me for a sit? I have called for five girls, and all of them will be yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyao Zi was certainly reluctant to sit with Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the man...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would rather evade if he could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his face changed at the mention of having five girls all to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sect Leader Li is indeed generous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said gleefully, his spirit uplifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will there be fine wine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, you can have as much as you want, senior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing smiled and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, before that, you might need to lend me a hand, senior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",3509,"2026-06-06T07:42:17.694Z",1,"novelbin.me","3c5cc6f7ec03783f91c94d4efd6674ce07696e0cd109e68bd3315e15e995de89","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-634","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-632",719,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwhy-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-cover.jpg"]