[{"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-257":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},1733604,2217,"Chapter 257 - 167: Something Went Wrong (Double Updates Resume Tomorrow)","eternal-life-from-talisman-painting-chapter-257",257,"\u003Cp>Day by day passed by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the scorching summer heat, Celestial Profound City was bustling with activity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearly a year of beast tide had accumulated an abundance of demon beast materials, attracting trade from major commerce guilds across the Seven Kingdoms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the beast tide had subsided, its aftermath lingered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within a hundred miles outside Celestial Profound City, there were still quite a few demon beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, many demon hunting squads were excitedly hunting demon beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they don’t work hard now, in another year and a half, they’ll have to venture deep into the Cloud Mist Mountain Range to hunt again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difficulty will increase severalfold, so naturally, everyone knows what should be done at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This leads to an extremely rich phase of demon beast material in Celestial Profound City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The weather is nice today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the pavilion at the Dao Field, under the blazing summer sun, the Cyan-Horned Bull lay lazily in the pool, basking in the sun, finally able to relax after risking its life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the Phoenix Cry Bird was in the pavilion, using its wings to pour tea and water, looking like a heartwarming and attentive bird servant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang’an smiled silently, knowing the Phoenix Cry Bird’s intention; it was clearly coveting his spirit tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If only Yue Kingdom could remain this peaceful forever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing at the fragmented insights of array formation in his hand, Lin Chang’an entered a stage of enlightenment; upon witnessing this, the palm-sized golden bird on the stone table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its pair of light golden eyes revealed a hint of cunning; it stealthily poured itself a cup of spirit tea, then drank it in large gulps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until the teapot was nearly empty, it suddenly remembered something, and the Phoenix Cry Bird quickly lifted its head, next moment grabbing the teacup and flying toward the Cyan-Horned Bull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cyan-Horned Bull was still in a satisfied state, enjoying the Phoenix Cry Bird’s feeding, unaware that this cunning Phoenix Cry Bird had deceivingly placed the teacup at the pond’s edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evidence was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Tier Two Lower Grade Array Master +3 (Beginner 2\u002F100)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the array enlightenment, after a while, Lin Chang’an finally sighed deeply, his gaze returning to its previous clarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After years of study, I’ve finally advanced to Tier Two in the array path.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breaking through this barrier instantly clarified many incomprehensible aspects, prompting Lin Chang’an to involuntarily smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though only a lower grade Tier Two Array Master, it definitely boosts the confidence in exploring cave mansion ruins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consider him, a mere loose cultivator, under a hundred years, already at Mid-stage Foundation Establishment, even mastering three out of the four arts in the Hundred Skills of Cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tier Two Rune Master, Pill Master, Array Master, just missing one in artifact refining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With my current talent, if outsiders were aware, who would dare underestimate my low-grade spirit root?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but smile; only he knew the difficulty of advancing with his low-grade spirit root.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the heavens were fair, granting him a low-grade spirit root along with remarkable talents in the Hundred Skills of Cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a sound transmission talisman began to flicker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, are they in a hurry?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Observing the shimmering spiritual light of the sound transmission talisman in the pavilion, Lin Chang’an revealed a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"About time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the pavilion, one, two, three... over a dozen sound transmission talismans were flickering with spiritual light, clearly indicating urgency from the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the West District Market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ten Foundation Establishment cultivators, who previously had high aspirations to replace the East District Black Market, now appeared extremely grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some even broke into a cold sweat, nervously watching the sound transmission talismans they were in contact with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, Qin Feng, whose eyes were bloodshot, fiercely stared at these sound transmission talismans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist Yao, didn’t we agree? We’ve compensated the East District Market for breach with spirit stones, all the profits from this transaction are yours, we’ve even offered you...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you find the price unreasonable, we’ll give you a tenth of the market’s future profits, but this has gone on for months, yet you’re either in seclusion or gaining enlightenment every day!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng’s hoarse voice resonated, yet one by one, two, three, over a dozen were met with complete silence, with no response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ultimately, they managed to reach only two, who honestly completed the transaction, but for them, it was a mere drop in the ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left them all stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said there was enormous risk in this matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These damned, elusive scoundrels!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the group cursed, Qin Feng’s sound transmission talisman suddenly responded, immediately everyone wore an expectant expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, they truly bet all their assets, if the outcome were truly the worst, they’d lose everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist Qin, after much thought, we believe your West District Market carries too much risk, we will halt this trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please, Daoist Qin, on account of our friendship, do not inform the East District Market; I’m afraid fellow Daoists there might misunderstand...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the sound ceased, leaving Qin Feng’s eyes bloodshot, filled with a predatory expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heaven destroy these untrustworthy betrayers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, other sound transmission talismans began to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist, best not to contact any further, fearing misunderstanding from the East District Market.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Having known you, thank you for your generous gifts, I’ll remember this kindness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist, preparing for seclusion and breakthrough, likely not emerging for three to five years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, are you setting us up? I was spotted on the way, your black market, I’m never returning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, thanks to Yue Kingdom fellows for your generosity, I’ve prepared to return to Dongyu Kingdom, hope to meet again...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goodness gracious, each sound transmission talisman replied back in a variety of manners.\u003C\u002Fp>",962,"2026-06-06T16:18:31.859Z",1,"novelbin.me","3097f26e0ed6b1d0f0f0cf144b41b18b1ae93edeca86fd318b82a5d73c5ba3f6","eternal-life-from-talisman-painting-chapter-258","eternal-life-from-talisman-painting-chapter-256",514,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-from-talisman-painting-cover.jpg"]