[{"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-204":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},1733501,2217,"Chapter 204 144: Someone Stirring Up Trouble (3)","eternal-life-from-talisman-painting-chapter-204",204,"\u003Cp>\"Today this matter isn't over...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator from Sha Yun Kingdom intended to escape, but before he could finish his harsh words, a cold gleam suddenly appeared behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His defensive spiritual artifact blocked the attack, and as he turned around in fear, he saw a female cultivator in black looking at him coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The long spear in her hand emitted a chilling aura. When it bounced off the defensive spiritual artifact, she leveraged the force to thrust the spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood suddenly splattered from his chest, and disbelief filled the cultivator's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attacker was none other than Yun Yao, and all this happened in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Yun Yao's sneak attack that repelled the opponent's defensive spiritual artifact to the full-power spear thrust that killed in a flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How... how is it possible...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You need to leave an explanation for today's incident!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yun Yao's cold voice echoed in the market, with the spear in her hand emanating waves of frigid air. The cultivator's skin was visibly covered with a layer of frost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Late-stage... Foundation Establishment...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hoarse voice, together with the terrifying Yin Cold power inside, caused this Foundation Establishment Body Cultivator's hands to tremble as if his internal mana was frozen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, he couldn't even muster a single ounce of strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a clean and swift flick of the spear, this mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator fell just like that,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene unfolded too quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In mere moments, two foreign Foundation Establishment cultivators causing trouble had perished here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This shocked countless cultivators in the black market, yet provided a certain peace of mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Lin Chang'an saw the valiant Yun Yao holding the Cold Spear, he was momentarily dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene seemed familiar; back at the Prince Mansion, he had taught this young Commandery Princess a spear technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, as the market's array dissipated, the news of a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator spread like a hurricane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The patrol team of Celestial Profound City arrived late, but their Spirit Stones weren't wasted; the city truly bears responsibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They straightforwardly declared their responsibility for this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My goodness, I wondered why Fairy Yun had Brother Lin oversee the market for her lately. Turns out she was in seclusion to touch that bottleneck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the black market tavern, Old Hu looked at Yun Yao with envy; late-stage Foundation Establishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There aren't many of those in Celestial Profound City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, Mr. Yun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang'an also expressed envy with a cupped-fist salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, when Yun Yao planned to achieve Foundation Establishment, he was at the Qi Refining Stage. When he planned for Foundation Establishment, Yun Yao was already a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he had just recently broken through to mid-stage Foundation Establishment, she too had advanced to late-stage Foundation Establishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two were always a step apart, but Lin Chang'an was confident the gap would close over time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Lin, you're too kind. After many years of hard cultivation, I finally broke through the bottleneck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Yao spoke with emotion; Old Hu might not know, but how could Lin Chang'an not?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yun Yao was not yet seventy, such a young late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, she could achieve Foundation Establishment Perfection before a hundred and begin aiming for Core Formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone marveled, but Old Hu couldn't hide the joy on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their black market business was already good, with many watching in secret. Now that they had a late-stage Foundation Establishment, the deterrence was significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the profit division needed a bit of adjustment, the benefits far outweighed the costs for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, in the Immortal Cultivation Realm, strength reigns supreme. Yun Yao's late-stage Foundation Establishment level was enough to make them relinquish some of their interests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sha Yun Kingdom is known for being fierce, commonly referred to as barbaric robbers, and is the least favored among the Seven Kingdoms. Now, someone might be instigating, taking advantage...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, Lin Chang'an and Old Hu had decisively kept the two because they secretly received Yun Yao's message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The allure of black market profits captivates hearts. With the vast resources they could enjoy without risking demon hunting, envy was inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And those hiding sinister intents aimed to disrupt Celestial Profound City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had prepared for this long before setting up the black market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gains and losses coexist, but overall, with Celestial Profound City as our backing, outsiders dare not act rashly, but we truly dare to kill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang'an nodded subtly, the benefits sent to Celestial Profound City weren't in vain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outsiders might only cause disruptions, fearing a real move could lead to a hunt by Celestial Profound City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some might still try their luck, planning to leave after a hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they were different; they were part of Celestial Profound City, adhering to its rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone destroys it, their forceful response is only reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, why would Celestial Profound City allow these black markets to exist if not to be used occasionally as a tool?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the one wielding the tool does truly shoulder the burden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the tool kills, how can the tool be blamed instead of the one wielding it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come, let's toast to celebrate Fairy Yun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Hu's face glowed with happiness and satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They do the killing, Celestial Profound City bears the responsibility, and their black market gains prestige, deterring petty troublemakers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's quite profitable.\u003C\u002Fp>",901,"2026-06-06T16:18:31.860Z",1,"novelbin.me","2cb0233f64c80790e78a1522ed9017d7cfd5a69323a702ec0b7065204df32aee","eternal-life-from-talisman-painting-chapter-205","eternal-life-from-talisman-painting-chapter-203",514,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-from-talisman-painting-cover.jpg"]