[{"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-171":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},1733732,2217,"Chapter 171 132: At the Age of Seventy (Part 2)","eternal-life-from-talisman-painting-chapter-171",171,"\u003Cp>He began to pay more attention to managing the family, which might keep the family prosperous for a hundred years, but also slightly dampened their enterprising spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take Chen Qing for instance; just after reaching Foundation Establishment, he got stuck in Celestial Profound City, not daring to adventure outside, and unfortunately lacking any skill to support his cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This led to his cultivation stagnating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there are some families with extremely strong foundations that can provide the abundant resources needed by a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is also why, after reaching Foundation Establishment, some loose cultivators gradually catch up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang'an smiled and shook his head, as there are, of course, also more loose cultivators who choose to enjoy their remaining years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He, Old Hu, and that cultivator surnamed Jia were among the few who still maintained a diligent practice after Foundation Establishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Lin Chang'an stretched lazily, the cheerful bellow of a Cyan-Horned Bull resounded outside the cave, and he knew that Bingyun had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because today was the agreed-upon day to deliver the materials needed for the Spirit Pet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the pond outside the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moo moo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cyan-Horned Bull affectionately rubbed against Zhou Bingyun, and, after receiving some Spirit Grass, contentedly wagged its tail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These scars.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While lovingly stroking the Cyan-Horned Bull, Zhou Bingyun couldn't help but nod secretly upon noticing these scars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had noticed the added scars on the Cyan-Horned Bull over the years but was wise enough to keep silent about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, no cultivator likes being spied upon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lin Chang'an stepped out of the cave, Zhou Bingyun couldn't help but praise him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Lin, your Cyan-Horned Bull is being raised so well; even our Zhou Family doesn't have many that are so well-raised.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a member of a beast-taming family, Zhou Bingyun could clearly sense how dense the demonic energy of this Tier Two Cyan-Horned Bull had become, already at a critical point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, hearing Zhou Bingyun's praise, Lin Chang'an just smiled and shook his head, saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Zhou Family's Clan Guardian Spirit Beast is at the Tier Two Late Stage; my Niu'Er can't compare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon mentioning the Zhou Family's Clan Guardian Spirit Beast, Zhou Bingyun showed a proud expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The foundation of the Zhou Family's standing, besides their beast-taming techniques, relied heavily on this Clan Guardian Spirit Beast, thanks to the foresight of their ancestors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was this Spirit Beast that helped the Zhou Family through several periods of weakness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Lin, here are this year's materials.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Zhou Bingyun handed over the materials, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but smile, simultaneously sensing her cultivation realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Zhou, your cultivation has now reached Qi Refining Perfection; you must be preparing for Foundation Establishment soon, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not at all; isn't it being rumored outside that I failed at Foundation Establishment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bringing up this topic, Zhou Bingyun couldn't help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These external rumors were mostly released by her family since it can sometimes be better to develop in a low-profile manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But one shouldn't rush Foundation Establishment. The family is stable now; if possible, I'd like to refine myself for another two or three years, so the Foundation Establishment will be more assured, and I can go further afterward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang'an agreed wholeheartedly on this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he was undergoing Foundation Establishment, he felt that although he thought he had reached Qi Refining Perfection, further refinement could bring more improvement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this may not suit the average loose cultivator because, for them, age becomes a factor while planning for Foundation Establishment, and continued refinement only increases age,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>which may not be a good thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the situation is different for sects with strong foundations and large families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, the current Zhou Bingyun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, many people understand this principle, but how many actually have the time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a cultivator, thirty-seven-year-old Zhou Bingyun is in her prime, and spending another two or three years refining wouldn't impact her at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spiritual energy at Cyan Bamboo Mountain Market was incomparable to that of Celestial Profound City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, Zhou Bingyun inquired about some Foundation Establishment questions, and Lin Chang'an could feel her earnestness and seriously advised her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the years, Zhou Bingyun had been secretly involved in some of the Zhou Family's business, gaining a lot of experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang'an quietly assessed that with her middle-grade Spirit Root aptitude, along with her good temperament, knowledge of her needs, and patient refinement,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>there was an eighty to ninety percent chance of success in this Foundation Establishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your guidance, Brother Lin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As someone who had experienced it personally, Zhou Bingyun naturally knew whether Lin Chang'an was earnest in his teaching, so she showed a look of gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang'an waved his hand with a smile, saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your aptitude isn't bad, and the Zhou Family is not lacking in Foundation Establishment insights; I am just embellishing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Zhou Bingyun bade farewell and left, while Lin Chang'an lightly nodded, seeing her off as she left the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just after stepping outside, the scene before him made Lin Chang'an frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, a large group of people had gathered next door, all members of the Chen Family, each beaming with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a small celebration hosted by the Chen Family for a Foundation Establishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But right as Zhou Bingyun had just left Lin Chang'an's cave, she happened to meet Chen Wen, whose face was glowing after just completing his Foundation Establishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fairy Zhou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with the enthusiastic Chen Wen, Zhou Bingyun was momentarily stunned, then she displayed the appropriate courtesy, bowing respectfully and saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it's Senior Chen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Qi Refining, it's reasonable to address Foundation Establishment Cultivators as seniors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, when Chen Wen approached, his expression showed ambition and a bit of pride, along with a feigned consolation, as he said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fairy Zhou, I heard you failed at Foundation Establishment not long ago. I was in seclusion and only just found out, truly sorry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Chen Wen's demeanor left Fairy Zhou a bit astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person really took the rumors seriously, but his posturing made her sigh inwardly, realizing that this was a person who wore their emotions openly, not one to accomplish great things.\u003C\u002Fp>",1041,"2026-06-06T16:18:31.859Z",1,"novelbin.me","d3ab9639c56f368b08292331053e1fec615d66dc1e55577d4ccac85225ddf525","eternal-life-from-talisman-painting-chapter-172","eternal-life-from-talisman-painting-chapter-170",514,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-from-talisman-painting-cover.jpg"]