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A real-world Chinese web novel promotion event where reader votes count double for a limited time; the author’s note reflects the serialization culture of the genre.
Story context
Prince Xin’s celebration party for his concubine’s recovery turns into an unexpected recruitment fair for an immortal master—a white-haired, baby-faced cultivator at the grand height of Qi Condensation Layer 5 or 6. Han Li watches from the sidelines with cold amusement while mortal nobles trip over themselves to shove their children forward. But the key question quietly lands in Qin Yan’s lap: is this the demonic infiltrator he was hired to guard against? And even if he’s not, is a low-tier cultivator worth selling your grandchildren into apprenticeship for? The answer, Han Li makes clear with a few chilling chuckles, depends entirely on what you think you’re buying.
Why it matters
This chapter is a masterclass in the *social tribulation*—a type of conflict where the battlefield is not mana or swords, but social pressure, status games, and the fear of missing out. Han Li’s silent observation while every mortal noble scrambles to throw their children at a mediocre cultivator is a beautiful demonstration of what happens when you outrank the entire scene: you don’t need to say a word to own the room. His sound transmission to Qin Yan is the perfect Mortal Stream move—reveal key information, leave the choice to the client, and let your cold laughter do the rest. Also worth noting: supply-chain warfare isn’t always literal. By showing that even an obvious fake “immortal master” attracts desperate families, the narrative reminds us that in a system where resources are hoarded from the top, the middle class will leap at any chance to climb—even if the ladder is made of bamboo and wobbling.
Quick facts
Source novel
A Record Of A Mortal S Journey To Immortality
First appearance
The Immortal Master
Chapter references
1
Type hints
mortal stream, social tribulation, qi condensation cultivator
Guide tags
Mortal Stream, Social Tribulation, Low-Stakes Intrigue
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