[{"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-240":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},1733537,2217,"Chapter 240 159: Old Lin! Help Me!","eternal-life-from-talisman-painting-chapter-240",240,"\u003Cp>After the beast tide erupted, the Celestial Profound City's array was activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terrifying array made the three Tier Three demon beasts very apprehensive, not daring to approach the Celestial Profound City, instead driving countless demon beasts to attack from the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Celestial Profound City, built amidst the mountains, once a picturesque celestial paradise, had now turned into a battlefield where demon beasts prowled and fought fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wisdom of Tier Three demon beasts was no less than that of ordinary cultivators; they knew how to use the beast tide to deplete the energy of the Celestial Profound City's array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, although the Celestial Profound City's array was activated, it wasn't fully operational, as this beast tide couldn't possibly end in just one or two months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Celestial Profound City wouldn't want to waste resources like that; only in danger, or when Tier Three demon beasts were discovered, would they fully activate it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, amongst the mountains outside the city wall, everywhere you looked, teams of cultivators and demon beasts were locked in combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I never imagined this Mountain Protection Array would cover such a wide area.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mountain Protection Array of Celestial Profound City wasn't just built based on the city walls' perimeter but was constructed with the surrounding spirit veins as its scope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Lin, I've hunted some demon beast materials. This leather armor can be tanned into excellent Tier Two talisman paper...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Foundation Establishment cultivator, just returning from a hunt, came over with a beaming smile. He appeared generous in giving him materials, but in reality, he hoped for an exchange of goods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Tian, I only have two hands. The talisman stock for sale recently isn't much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe, who doesn't know that Master Lin and a few fellow daoists run a black market, with connections so vast they reach the heavens.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flattery from the other party made Lin Chang'an shake his head with a feigned smile, then he lowered his voice and said in a transmission:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Tian, there are indeed some resources on the black market. What does fellow daoist need?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Lin, can you get a few more Tier Two defensive or escape talismans, as well as Tier Two healing and detoxification elixirs? I'm willing to pay extra spirit stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Tian, don't speak like that. In our business, we rely on integrity. It's impossible to raise prices arbitrarily; we'll stick to market prices. But in the future, if you have good things, don't forget about me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, Mr. Lin, this favor is something old Tian will remember well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After their transaction, Mr. Tian showed a look of gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang'an also nodded with a light smile. He wasn't lying about the resources on the black market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, taking advantage of this turmoil, the talismans and elixirs he drew in secret also earned him a fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, connections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't underestimate these unseen and intangible connections. Over the years, just by being kind to others and associating with Master Lu's two disciples, the connections he maintained have been invaluable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After establishing the black market, many cultivators came to do business out of respect, earning him countless spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Another profit made.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the demon beast materials and spirit stones in hand, Lin Chang'an nodded to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder so many people enjoy profiteering from wars; this stuff indeed yields the quickest results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking this opportunity, many families were also covertly acquiring demon beast materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, once the beast tide benefits were over, there wouldn't be such good opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a year later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cultivators of Celestial Profound City were utterly exhausted, as no one had expected this beast tide to last so long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some cultivators were also keenly aware that something seemed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Historical records of the Seven Kingdoms have documented beast tides before, but generally, they last about half a month, or at most three to five months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the beast tide facing Celestial Profound City is clearly unusual, lasting a full six months.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, standing on the city wall and looking at the ancient book in his hand, Lin Chang'an pondered deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is someone behind this? Or did something happen deep within the Cloud Mist Mountain Range?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This beast tide, while restraining the combat strength of Celestial Profound City, also brought countless demon beast materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This at least allowed the Profound Sound Pavilion to barely catch its breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since the Profound Sound Pavilion lost its Grand Elder, its influence had significantly waned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that Celestial Profound City had yet to reach Core Formation made them increasingly anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this continues, the Profound Sound Pavilion will almost be finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alas, the war in the Yue Kingdom really doesn't seem to have an end.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his cave dwelling, Lin Chang'an shook his head. While others handled matters on the front lines, he was also contributing from the rear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thunder Shock Talisman, extremely powerful in terms of attack, especially against evil energies; it's practically a natural counter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he completed his stroke in one go, a quasi-Tier Three Thunder Shock Talisman, faintly glowing with lightning, was completed. Lin Chang'an revealed a satisfied smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The greatest benefit of this beast tide is the abundance of demon beast materials. Even quasi-Tier Three demon beast materials, which I had never encountered before, appeared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past half year of lucratively profiteering from war, Lin Chang'an naturally exchanged for a dozen quasi-Tier Three talisman papers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, on one side of the desk lay a thick stack of well-sorted Tier Two Upper Grade talismans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The abundance of demon beast materials caused the prices of many materials to drop, but the prices of magical artifacts, talismans, and elixirs did not decrease; some even slightly increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This allowed skill cultivators like Lin Chang'an to earn substantially.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The greatest advantage of these six months has been the breakthrough in the Evil Essence Sword Formulas.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Evil Essence Sword Formulas (Perfect 182\u002F10000)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the data on the attribute panel, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but smile with satisfaction. With a raise of his hand, the top-grade spiritual artifact Cyan Scale Sword suddenly appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power of the surging sword aura was several degrees stronger than before, causing Lin Chang'an to nod in approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The sword aura's power rivals that of an ordinary late-stage Foundation Establishment Sword Cultivator, especially if I disregard bodily harm; the sword aura's power can increase fivefold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normal cultivators practicing this demonic secret technique cannot sustain it for long, but with my Self-Healing Body, I can fight protracted battles without restraint.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1093,"2026-06-06T16:18:31.860Z",1,"novelbin.me","7d53a5b946c62e4119fe06e7ecd20410a0b7558aa81a25664400a536c51463a3","eternal-life-from-talisman-painting-chapter-241","eternal-life-from-talisman-painting-chapter-239",514,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-from-talisman-painting-cover.jpg"]