[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start":3,"chapter-wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-11":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Wuxia: Shocking the Empress at the Start",{"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},1937475,2671,"Chapter 11","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-11",11,"\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi, whose memories were stirred, wore a faint smile at the corner of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He led Jiang Yuyan inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two guests, please come in! Are you here for a meal or to stay the night?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they entered the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zhantang came up to greet them with a face full of smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, upon seeing the faces of Ximen Wudi and Jiang Yuyan, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intuition of a 'master' told him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two people before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether in appearance or temperament, were definitely not ordinary people!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Staying the night. Also, take good care of the donkey outside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeming to notice his reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi swept a glance at him indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was unhurried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright! Two guests, please head upstairs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zhantang replied and walked up the stairs to lead the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi and Jiang Yuyan followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After choosing a room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two went downstairs to the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They ordered a few simple dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yuyan opened the bundle she never left behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carefully taking out a set of pre-packed tea utensils and tea leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She began to brew tea with practiced ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are quite thoughtful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Ximen Wudi couldn't help but shake his head with a laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly hadn't expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That the bundle the other party had treated like a treasure all along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually contained her own tea set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master, please have some tea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a series of complicated brewing processes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yuyan held out the steaming teacup and handed it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her clear eyes held a trace of anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hand to take the teacup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gently blowing on it twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi brought it to his lips and tasted it unhurriedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few breaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded in approval, amidst her slightly nervous expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your craft has improved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as Young Master likes it, Yan'er... Yan'er is willing to brew tea for Young Master for a lifetime.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yuyan smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just such a perfectly normal sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet it brought her immense satisfaction in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While speaking, she shyly lowered her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was as soft as a mosquito's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even her small face could not help but show two blushes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zhantang walked over carrying plates of dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Invisibly relieving her of her awkwardness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wouldn't even have known how to face him next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's eat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Draining the tea in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi handed her a pair of chopsticks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yuyan reached out to take them, lowered her head, and began to eat in small bites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A guest at the next table said to Bai Zhantang, who was busy working.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Bai, any new stories lately? Tell us a couple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as these words were spoken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guests at other tables joined in the clamor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several refusals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to resist the enthusiasm, Bai Zhantang smiled and cupped his hands to the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat down at the long table in the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gavel appeared in his hand from nowhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the gavel struck the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noisy main hall suddenly fell into a respectful silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zhantang spoke with a raspy voice and expressive facial gestures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This matter must be told from a few days ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is said that on that day, following the announcement of the seventeenth place on the Nine Provinces Combat Power Ceiling List by the Heavenly Dao Gold List.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A taboo existence quickly spread throughout the Nine Provinces Continent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This person is none other than the taboo expert who struck down the Great Yuan Heaven-Man Realm National Teacher Bashiba with half a move, Ximen Wudi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Bai Zhantang mention this person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The onlookers present all became interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They pricked up their ears, watching him without blinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fearing they might miss any exciting plot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Ximen Wudi, who was not far from Bai Zhantang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing himself mentioned, his hand holding the tea paused slightly, then returned to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yuyan, sitting opposite him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had endless curiosity flickering in her eyes as she secretly listened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the crowd's reaction so intense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zhantang smiled slightly, cleared his throat, and continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem... speaking of such a taboo existence who is like a dragon that shows its head but not its tail, I presume none of you present are strangers to him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But what you don't know is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not long after this person appeared on the Heavenly Dao Gold List, a young lady in our Great Ming boldly confessed her love!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confessed love?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd was jolted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes filled with the raging fire of gossip. ===== CHAPTER 21 =====\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matters of romance were always a popular topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where there are those who like it, there are naturally those who don't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Bai Zhantang could continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burly man who looked like a martial artist said disdainfully in a muffled voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft~ it's just a girl confessing her love, what's the big deal about that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With an existence standing at the pinnacle of the Nine Provinces Continent, would he lack the affection of girls?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd nodded in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Agreeing with this statement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even some moderately famous newcomers in the martial arts world had countless women chasing after them and favoring them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let alone such a terrifying existence?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what if I told you that the one confessing her love is none other than the leader of the Sun Moon Holy Sect of our Great Ming martial arts world, Miss Dongfang Bubai?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zhantang frowned slightly and hummed, unwilling to be outdone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dongfang Bubai???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as these words were spoken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like a thunderbolt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Striking everyone present until they were dazed and dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stood frozen on the spot, stunned on the spot!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Ximen Wudi, the person involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost couldn't help but spit out the tea in his mouth after hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Jiang Yuyan's bright, watery eyes scanning back and forth on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corner of his mouth couldn't help but twitch slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few breaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sounds of gasping in shock rose and fell in the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss!!! It's actually this demon, my god!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you noticed, their names are so well-matched, one is Dongfang (East), one is Ximen (West Gate), one is Bubai (Undefeated), one is Wudi (Invincible).\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you thinking! Dongfang Bubai is just a name, she can't even be undefeated in the Great Ming martial arts world, let alone the Nine Provinces Continent! And that big boss is truly invincible, just as his name suggests!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right, that's right, although Dongfang Bubai's strength is indeed very strong, but compared to that existence, she is lacking by more than just a little bit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright, whether they are a match or not, let's not discuss that for now, at least Leader Dongfang's bold action of confessing her love is worthy of praise for her courage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>016-Nine Provinces Combat Power Ceiling List-Fifteenth Place! (Seeking flowers, seeking tips)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the atmosphere in the hall had become lively because of his few words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zhantang did not rush to reveal the rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he watched the crowd argue and discuss with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of discussion gradually subsided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking advantage of this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zhantang raised his hand and struck the gavel again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the crowd with a chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I presume you guests don't know yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Less than an hour after this matter was announced, a shocking reversal occurred!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd's eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked at him with burning gazes, guessing what kind of shocking reversal it could be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing them scratching their heads in curiosity about the rest of the story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zhantang just smiled and did not speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stunned for a moment, how could the crowd not see that he was waiting for tea money!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They glared at him unhappily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cursing him in their hearts, but their hands honestly took out silver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Receiving the tip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zhantang did not keep them waiting long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chuckled and began the next part of the story in a rough voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Last time we said, Leader Dongfang boldly confessed her love.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But less than half an hour after this news spread.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A woman wearing a veil and a black robe appeared on Black Wood Cliff.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As the base of the Sun Moon Holy Sect, seeing a stranger break in, how could these demonic people be polite to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone drew their swords and grabbed their knives, attacking the black-robed woman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who knew, this person was not someone easy to talk to either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing them start to fight without a word, she let out a cold snort, then raised her jade hand, extended her index finger, and gave a light tap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unexpectedly, with just such an ordinary point, more than half of these demonic experts died!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The remaining half also had blood spilling from their mouths and were severely injured!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watching the black-robed woman approaching step by step, these experts all showed despair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fortunately, at this moment, the leader of the Sun Moon Holy Sect, Dongfang Bubai, appeared and blocked the black-robed woman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It must be said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zhantang had some skill in storytelling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just a few vivid sentences, he made everyone fall into their own imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this was not all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the plot was about to enter the critical moment of the exciting part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He abruptly stopped speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving everyone hanging, feeling as if they were being scratched by a cat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here, here, here, damn it, he's practically obsessed with money!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Bai Zhantang tilt his head, his left thumb rubbing against his index and middle fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could everyone present not understand this blatant hint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, they complained with dissatisfied looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, their bodies were still very honest as they took out some more silver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zhantang, having collected a pot full of tea money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a miser, tucked all the silver into his bosom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he said with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"'You are Dongfang Bubai?' Looking at Leader Dongfang, who was dressed in bright red, the black-robed woman asked in a cold voice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But who is our Leader Dongfang? That is an existence that makes countless righteous people tremble with fear and can stop a child's crying at night, how could she answer just because someone asked!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only to see her eyes narrow slightly, and she said coldly with infinite murderous intent in her eyes: 'And who are you? Daring to come to Black Wood Cliff to act recklessly, are you bullying my Holy Sect for having no one?!'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"While speaking, Leader Dongfang waved her large sleeve, and only heard swish, swish, swish, several sounds of breaking through the air, three silver needles, without distinction of order, pierced toward the black-robed woman's brow, heart, and dantian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As everyone knows, although Leader Dongfang only has the strength of a peak Grandmaster, because of practicing the Sunflower Manual, her speed is three parts faster than even ordinary Peerless realm experts!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this attack, which was extremely fast and sharp, stopped dead three inches in front of the black-robed woman! It could not get even half an inch closer!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! ===== CHAPTER 22 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1889,"2026-06-15T03:02:14.660Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","889b47939376de496b53ac1f475e7189d2e8494affd6c2911c457cd73701ea0c","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-12","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-10",1409,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-cover.jpg"]