[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-life-by-daily-divination":3,"chapter-eternal-life-by-daily-divination-eternal-life-by-daily-divination-chapter-139":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Eternal Life by Daily Divination",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},99704,134,"Chapter 139: Someone You Can’t Afford to Provoke","eternal-life-by-daily-divination-chapter-139",139,"\u003Cp>「A few days later.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an, in the guise of his alias Li Fan, left Yellow Crane Immortal City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside Yellow Crane Immortal City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was also a Black Market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Black Market was much larger than the one outside Qinghe Marketplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The variety and quantity of treasures were far greater, and one could even find Tier Two Treasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’The prices for some of these treasures are lower than inside Yellow Crane Immortal City. They must be stolen goods that can’t see the light of day.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an wandered through the Black Market for a long while, his gaze sweeping over one stall after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He eventually bought two types of Spirit Medicine to help Dahuang’s advancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, he sold some treasures—mostly useless items from Cao Shaolin’s and Lu Yuanji’s Storage Pouches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once his business was done, Li Chang’an went to a corner of the Black Market and found a Tribulation Cultivator named Luo Baitong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man was known as the Master of All Things; he had a wide network and was extremely well-informed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a friend of Li Fan, Li Chang’an’s alias.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist Luo, I’ve come to ask you about something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist Li?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Baitong was taken aback and sized him up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven’t seen you in a while. Where have you been off making your fortune?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just took a little trip into a Secret Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an answered vaguely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Baitong didn’t think much of it and just asked, \"Alright, what do you want to know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where can I get a Tier Two Demon Core?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ask something realistic!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Baitong was a bit speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time something like a Tier Two Demon Core appeared, it caused a huge sensation and was discussed by countless people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was the point of asking him about it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an hadn’t gotten his hopes up; he was just trying his luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked again, \"Daoist Luo, can you help me find some treasures suitable for an Earth Element Spirit Beast to break through to Tier Two?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Break through to Tier Two?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Baitong gave him a suspicious look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only people who sought such treasures were typically Cultivators who had raised a Spirit Beast to Tier One Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his alias, Li Fan, had never been known to possess any Spirit Beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an explained, \"It’s not for me. I’m asking for a friend. My friend doesn’t like coming to the Black Market.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see. A friend from the Righteous Dao, it seems.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Baitong understood immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being a Tribulation Cultivator didn’t necessarily mean living in the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many Tribulation Cultivators had respectable public identities and knew plenty of friends on the righteous path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reverse was also true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many seemingly upstanding Righteous Cultivators were, in secret, notorious Tribulation Cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I do have some leads on Earth Element Treasures suitable for advancement, but they’re all extremely difficult to obtain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Living up to his title as the Master of All Things, Luo Baitong quickly provided Li Chang’an with a few leads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep in the Black Dragon Mountain Range outside the city, someone had once seen a \"Church Grass.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This treasure could increase an Earth Element Demon Beast’s chances of a successful advancement by ten percent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, guarding the Church Grass was a Great Demon at the Tier Two Late Stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Tier Two Late Stage...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an shook his head. A Demon Beast of that level was beyond his capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was deep in the Black Dragon Mountain Range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Dragon Mountain Range was crawling with countless Demon Beasts, and a single misstep could lead to an encounter with a Great Demon. It was far too dangerous and went against his philosophy of cautious operation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other leads Luo Baitong provided were similar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all too difficult to obtain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist Luo, is this all you have?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist Li, I haven’t paid much attention to this area before, but I’ll keep an eye out for you from now on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I’ll be counting on you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an immediately took out a Fire Element Treasure as payment and handed it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Baitong chuckled and put the treasure away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist Li, you’re a straightforward man. Rest assured, I will do my best to help you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting paid to do a job—it’s a principle as old as time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who take the money and don’t do the job usually meet a bad end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, Zheng Jinbao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, right. Daoist Luo, there are a few other things I’d like to ask about.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go ahead, Daoist Li!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m looking for Blood Tempering Stone and Bone Tempering Grass. I looked around the stalls just now but only managed to buy two very small pieces of Blood Tempering Stone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist Li, what a coincidence!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile on Luo Baitong’s face grew wider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said that a small private auction was happening right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A piece of Blood Tempering Stone had just come up, one that was half the size of a man’s head—more than enough to meet Li Chang’an’s needs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist Li, follow me, quickly! That Blood Tempering Stone is being auctioned off right now—highest bidder takes it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Baitong had left a Puppet at the auction, so he was aware of the situation in real time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an immediately followed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「A moment later.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them passed through a hidden door in a corner of the Black Market and entered a separate area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this area were over twenty people. Most wore masks, though a few did not bother to hide their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon closer inspection, they were almost all notorious Tribulation Cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the gazes of most people were fixed on one person in particular.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man was holding up a crimson stone—the Blood Tempering Stone—and announced in a loud voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoists, this is a sizable piece of Blood Tempering Stone! It can be used for Body Refinement, Artifact Refining, or even Array Formation. We already have a bid of two thousand Spirit Stones from a fellow Daoist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are there any higher bids?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his words, a few people in the crowd hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two thousand Spirit Stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Tribulation Cultivators at the Late Stage of Qi Refining would have a hard time producing that sum all at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, those still bidding were likely doing so cooperatively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several people would bid together and then split the item after winning it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this piece of Blood Tempering Stone was large enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless one was using it for Body Refinement, they wouldn’t need very much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two thousand one hundred Spirit Stones!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an quickly placed his bid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he spoke, several scrutinizing gazes fell upon him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it’s Li Fan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wonder where that kid struck it rich. How can he afford so many Spirit Stones?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few whispers broke out, their tones tinged with greed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an paid them no mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It’s just a fake identity, anyway. It doesn’t matter if I’m targeted.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’If these people are blind enough to actually try something, I wouldn’t mind making my Storage Pouch a little heavier.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two thousand two hundred Spirit Stones!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold voice rang out, raising the price again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an immediately followed suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two thousand three hundred Spirit Stones!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two thousand four hundred!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold voice called out again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bidder shot Li Chang’an a cold glance, his eyes carrying a hint of a threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a clear warning not to bid again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Chang’an didn’t hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two thousand five hundred!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two thousand six hundred!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man spoke again, his voice now tinged with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed to think Li Chang’an was deliberately trying to drive up the price just to spite him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the Blood Tempering Stone wasn’t worth two thousand six hundred Spirit Stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an was just about to speak again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Luo Baitong tugged on his sleeve and sent him a voice transmission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist Li, that’s the leader of the Blood and Fire Three Brothers. The two beside him are his brothers. All three of them have a Cultivation at the Late Stage of Qi Refining. You can’t afford to provoke them. Just let it go. You can always look for Blood Tempering Stone later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blood and Fire Three Brothers were a well-known group of Tribulation Cultivators in this area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three brothers were all extremely powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Few ordinary Tribulation Cultivators dared to provoke them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Chang’an was unconcerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Look for one later?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I’m not about to waste time and energy.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’There’s one right here. All I have to do is buy it, and that’ll be enough. Why should I wait?’\u003C\u002Fp>",1436,"2026-05-28T19:22:03.444Z","2026-06-01T04:28:50.701Z",1,"novelbin.me","9d287e79677387b6806b9d008365e6a84b7fec0ed33aa9f437a04d9d40eaa67b","eternal-life-by-daily-divination-chapter-225","eternal-life-by-daily-divination-chapter-224",443,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-by-daily-divination-cover.jpg"]