[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-life-from-talisman-painting":3,"chapter-eternal-life-from-talisman-painting-eternal-life-from-talisman-painting-chapter-120":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Eternal Life from Talisman Painting",{"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},1733417,2217,"Chapter 120 - 112: Secret Technique Mastered (Part 2)","eternal-life-from-talisman-painting-chapter-120",120,"\u003Cp>The more impurities in the crystal core, the worse the effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it is utilized to refine a Foundation Establishment Pill, the excessive amount of pill poison makes it completely unusable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it can only be a consumable, but Lin Chang’an nodded with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spending a few more Spirit Stones is nothing in comparison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now everything is ready, except for the final push. Next is to cultivate steadily and strive to advance my Alchemy Skill to Tier Two as soon as possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Lin Chang’an was filled with energy for the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Lin, I have come to visit, sorry for the disturbance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this day, Chen Qing from the adjacent cave residence came to visit with a smile, carrying a pot of Spirit Wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang’an naturally greeted him with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them sat in the pavilion, enjoying the beautiful scenery within the cave residence and overlooking the entire Celestial Profound City from a high vantage point. The beauty of this place was undeniable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Chen, you’re too polite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two chatted joyfully, sharing cultivation insights and some intriguing stories from the Immortal Cultivation Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After three rounds of drinks, Chen Qing painfully purchased two Tier Two Golden Light Talismans for protection from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For an ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator, resources are not that abundant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, not every Foundation Establishment Cultivator possesses a Tier Two skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It can be said that people like Chen Qing are the typical reflection of most ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivators; while their strength has seen a breakthrough, in other aspects, they remain unchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many cultivators are willing to take risks for unexpected gains before their breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But once they break through to the Foundation Establishment, becoming the forebearer of the clan, they find themselves restricted within the clan, often unable to do much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the clan cannot provide too many resources, leaving them in an awkward situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, many ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivators are truly financially strained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Lin, sometimes I really envy you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After putting away the talismans, Chen Qing couldn’t help but express his envy, whether for Lin Chang’an’s unattached life or his Tier Two skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lin Chang’an merely smiled and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sometimes I envy you, my friend. Enjoying the title of forebearer within the clan would be envied by many.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning home in glory is a desire ingrained in everyone’s bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even though Lin Chang’an had reached the Foundation Establishment, no one acknowledged him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Chen Qing showed a proud smile and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, ever since my breakthrough, I have become the most admired within the clan, and even my memorial tablet would be placed at the top in the ancestral hall for the best offerings in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few more casual exchanges, Chen Qing hesitated before smiling and probed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Lin, since we are both Loose Cultivators, I won’t beat around the bush. The reason for today’s visit is to ask if you happen to have any free Spirit Field?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Chen Qing continued, clasping his hands in explanation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Lin, I mean no offense, it’s just that our clan has grown in numbers. Of course, if you have any idle Spirit Field, the rent will surely be fair; business is business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Qing’s frank manner left Lin Chang’an with a good impression; if he had just a hundred acres of ordinary Spirit Field, he might indeed have considered leasing it to Chen Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Chen, I truly apologize, as I have already leased that Spirit Field to the Zhou Family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang’an wore an apologetic expression, yet Chen Qing was not disappointed, instead waved it off with a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Lin, you’re too polite. I was just making an inquiry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Qing secretly regretted, realizing he had been a step too late, having heard before that Mr. Lin had several friends, one being the Zhou Family’s son-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is likely that the son-in-law secured it first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, with the backing of the Zhou Family, how could a mere Qi Refining Cultivator easily lease a hundred acres of Spirit Field?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Chen Qing thought it reasonable that Lin Chang’an might be using this to strengthen ties with the Zhou Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems I will have to inquire at other friends’ residences. Mr. Lin, with your connections as a Tier Two Rune Master, if there’s any news, do let me know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Chen, you’re too kind. If there’s news of Spirit Field, I’ll inform you first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them then laughed heartily, raising their cups to drink together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the Foundation Establishment, Chen Qing might have been a person with firm resolve, but after the breakthrough, having struggled his entire life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally becoming the pillar of the clan, coupled with the various trivial matters within the clan, his resolve gradually waned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the norm for most cultivators, not just limited to Loose Cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason Lin Chang’an persists in cultivating diligently comes from his self-confidence derived from his talent and the fortune of an Ancient Cultivation Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Chen Qing’s departure, Lin Chang’an sat alone in the pavilion, gazing at the scenery of Celestial Profound City while hearing the mooing of a Cyan-Horned Bull behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mighty Cyan-Horned Bull showed a pleasing demeanor, causing Lin Chang’an to shake his head with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You silly bull, you eat too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fetching a Spirit Fruit from the Storage Bag and tossing it over, the Cyan-Horned Bull emitted satisfied moos, happily munching away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sneaking a glance at the bustling dojo next to Chen Qing, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but feel emotional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the realm of Loose Cultivators, Mr. Chen is indeed a dragon among men, having fought all his life, now planning for his descendants’ enjoyment, which is common sense. However, I wonder how long the peace in Celestial Profound City will last.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a shake of his head, Lin Chang’an then entered the cave residence to begin his daily routine of cultivation, alchemy, and talisman painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This habit has persisted for decades, a seemingly dull routine to others, yet he had grown accustomed to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when seeing the clear progress on the attribute board, he found it all the more enjoyable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cultivation is truly addictive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the neighboring cave residence of Chen Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clan leader, did you manage to get any lease?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandpa, how did it go? How much of Mr. Lin’s hundred-acre Spirit Field were you able to lease?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Chen Qing returned, the clan members who had been waiting in the cave residence looked expectant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Chen Qing dismissively shook his head and hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Lin has already leased the Spirit Field to a friend, but I told him that if there is any news he will inform me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing that not even one acre was leased, the clan members appeared somewhat disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An older man in the mid-stage of Qi Refining, of the same generation as Chen Qing, nodded thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The clan leader has worked hard for the clan; if we could lease it, that would be great. But if not, this hundred-acre Spirit Field is enough for our Chen Family to develop steadily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, this is a hundred acres of Spirit Field. Something we dared not even dream of before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly, with just a small amount of tax to pay annually, Master Lu truly deserves being the foremost Loose Cultivator.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most clan members were still quite satisfied, but the younger Chen Wen seemed somewhat dissatisfied, grumbling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandpa, in my opinion, this Mr. Lin does not think much of our ordinary Foundation Establishment Clan because he is a Tier Two Rune Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mind your words!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Qing glared, stopping his beloved grandson’s complaints. Saying such things here might be fine, but outside, it would spell trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandpa, I know I was wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing his grandfather, also the clan’s only Foundation Establishment Cultivator’s warning gaze, Chen Wen immediately lowered his head to admit his mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, resentment still filled Chen Wen’s heart at this moment, silently grumbling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s just looking down on us because he’s a Tier Two Rune Master. I don’t believe that all hundred acres of Spirit Field can be leased out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the crowd, Chen Qing shook his head and began to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t speculate wildly. In the future, be cautious with your words. This Mr. Lin has a friend who is the Zhou Family’s son-in-law...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to Chen Qing’s explanation, the members of the clan all understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that’s how it is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Zhou Family, they were a prestigious family back at the Cyan Bamboo Mountain Market.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nevertheless, the young Chen Wen felt even more resentful after hearing the clan members’ reflections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is obviously an attempt to please the Zhou Family. This person clearly looks down on our Chen Family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this thought, Chen Wen made a silent resolve that one day, after becoming a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, he would lead the Chen Family to rise and challenge illustrious families like the Animal-Taming Zhou Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he wanted to see if this person would still behave in the same way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big brother, with the clan having a hundred acres of Spirit Field, we should focus on cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Feng, with an earnest and energetic nature, enthusiastically spoke to his elder brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, with Wen and Feng, in the future, our Chen Family might have another Foundation Establishment Cultivator after the clan leader.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, with the clan leader, there is still hope.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing each clan member filled with vigor and determination, Chen Qing revealed a contented smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chen Family has risen under his leadership.\u003C\u002Fp>",1603,"2026-06-06T16:18:31.859Z",1,"novelbin.me","70c8ac4ef17b9e99271aa0242addb99dd6bcf4b93d2f95956300b6708caf5e89","eternal-life-from-talisman-painting-chapter-121","eternal-life-from-talisman-painting-chapter-119",514,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-from-talisman-painting-cover.jpg"]