[{"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-311":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},1733458,2217,"Chapter 311 - 188: Where Great People and Spirits Thrive","eternal-life-from-talisman-painting-chapter-311",311,"\u003Cp>\"Friend, this Quasi-Tier Three Demon Beast Crystal Core of yours is too expensive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of the stall, Lin Chang’an appeared hesitant, constantly haggling back and forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, saving even a little is worthwhile as it all adds up in personal savings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Friend, you need to add a bit more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, Lin Chang’an, looking strained, took out some Spirit Stones and exchanged them along with some other materials for the Crystal Core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon obtaining the Fire Attribute Quasi-Tier Three Demon Beast Crystal Core, Lin Chang’an could distinctly sense the agitation from the Phoenix Cry Bird inside the Spirit Beast Bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, he remained composed, lowered his hat, and disappeared into the crowd with the demon core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cultivator who originally manned the stall, however, seemed thoughtful, secretly fingering the Spirit Beast Bag inside his sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though the disguise was well done, there lacks a faint smell of sea beast, and while the mannerisms are very similar, there’s still a slight inconsistency compared to the cultivators residing here long-term.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It appears to be an outsider Foundation Establishment Cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And outsider cultivators are typically either running from something or here seeking an opportunity, usually with considerable resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about this, the person’s breathing grew a bit heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He himself had arrived here fifty years ago, desiring the opportunity for Core Formation, only to realize over the years how difficult it truly is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These outsider cultivators are all fat sheep; first test them, even if it doesn’t work, with my cultivation level, I can still escape safely even when faced with a Foundation Establishment Perfection Cultivator.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering his age and that he might miss his chance, a fierce glint appeared in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This market is full of good stuff, and there’s an abundance of resources, far surpassing the control over resources in the Seven Kingdoms where most are monopolized.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a Loose Cultivator, Lin Chang’an naturally understood the benefits of abundant resources as he journeyed here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also realized that if these powerful factions, like in the Seven Kingdoms, restricted all kinds of resources, it would make it even harder for lower-level cultivators to fight against demon beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if some factions wanted to impose restrictions, the Bihai Palace and other major Nascent Soul influences are simply uninterested in these. Instead, they want the lower-level cultivators to thrive, enabling the ongoing extraction and expansion of greater profits.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Different levels of cultivation bring different perspectives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Seven Kingdoms, cultivators fear that the Loose Cultivators below might overturn their rule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whereas in the Demon Beast Abyss, the leading powers disdain such concerns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This leads to the scenario where one can see arrays, puppets, Cultivation Techniques, and other treasures being sold in markets everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arrays and puppets, once purchased, need ongoing maintenance and repairs, providing continuous profits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Similarly, powerful Cultivation Techniques also require special Cultivation Spiritual Objects, generating constant profits as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve almost completed my purchases. There’s still plenty of time ahead, ample time to understand and collect further materials.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang’an circled around, just about to contact Lao Hu when his heart suddenly skipped a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone’s watching me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his acute perception, he immediately detected someone trailing him—it’s clearly the same cultivator from the earlier transaction of the demon core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This truly lives up to the reputation of the fierce and sinister Sea of Ten Thousand Demons; I’ve just arrived and already encountered a Tribulation Cultivator.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang’an sighed internally, yet as his eyes twinkled, he considered that perhaps this too was an opportunity—an opportunity to better understand this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calmly, Lin Chang’an discreetly transmitted a message to Lao Hu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he could sense that the other party was just a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, it was safer to have Lao Hu follow discreetly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two against one, and he felt confident; even if faced with a Late-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator, it might not make much difference, especially if considering the Talisman Treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of a Fake Pill Cultivator, he might even have the chance to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, Lao Hu possesses a Talisman Treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, Lin Chang’an donned several disguises, changing identities before leaving the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flying several miles away from the market, an eerie aura suddenly appeared quickly within the forest below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, an unexpected change occurred!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the forest below, a ten-foot-long verdant venous snake suddenly turned into a green light and attacked directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with this sudden ambush, upon seeing it was a venomous snake, Lin Chang’an feigned fear, deliberately slowing his hand movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the Protective Spiritual Light in front of him was corroded by the poisonous mist, his face turning black as he hurriedly summoned a large bell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who’s there!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the loud clash of the great bell, the venomous snake screamed and flew backward, while a figure attacked from behind, causing Lin Chang’an to shout in shock and anger:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent was ruthless, seeing Lin Chang’an poisoned, he didn’t hesitate, directly raising a trident Spiritual Artifact, coldly declaring:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, friend, proceed to your journey!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching this stage of cultivation, a Loose Cultivator doesn’t harbor any naivety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feigning to be poisoned, Lin Chang’an naturally wouldn’t reveal so much vulnerability; in a moment of anger, he raised the Cyan Scale Sword and unleashed a powerful Sword Aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Sword Cultivator!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lin Chang’an’s Sword Aura, this cultivator was momentarily shocked, then revealed an expression of excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword Cultivators are typically extremely strong in attack, often possessing great treasures on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were decisive people, wasting no time as they engaged in battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Lin Chang’an summoned the Cyan-Horned Bull, panic-stricken as he began to flee without even looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cyan-Horned Bull widened its eyes, seeing its owner abandon it just as it was summoned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Tier Two Spirit Pet, indeed he’s quite rich, now go to hell!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",977,"2026-06-06T16:18:31.860Z",1,"novelbin.me","f49a271f2c44bcda927d9a598fceb1bc35bfa2783cb6d6b46845df468da76284","eternal-life-from-talisman-painting-chapter-312","eternal-life-from-talisman-painting-chapter-310",514,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-from-talisman-painting-cover.jpg"]