[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-life-my-talents-can-refresh":3,"chapter-eternal-life-my-talents-can-refresh-eternal-life-my-talents-can-refresh-chapter-129":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Eternal Life: My Talents Can Refresh",{"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},712584,951,"Chapter 129 - 105: Substantial Gains (Part 2)","eternal-life-my-talents-can-refresh-chapter-129",129,"\u003Cp>Chu Ning merely picked it up, took one glance, and lost interest, putting it away immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wonder if Lin Changqing can help us apply for a reward from the Sect. If possible, these magical artifacts can be taken back to see if the Sect would want to reclaim them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ning thought to himself that he wouldn’t dare take artifacts of such origins directly to the Cloud Sea Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, if the Sect would reclaim them, there would be no problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the Sect is aware of their origins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Putting away the artifacts, Chu Ning’s gaze fell on those bottles and jars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ning casually opened a few and found that they mostly contained various elixirs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some had one or two pills, while others had seven or eight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What gave Chu Ning a bit of a headache was that these medicines didn’t have any labels, leaving him clueless about what the elixirs were and their uses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After checking a few bottles, he simply stopped and put them all away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planned to ask Gu Xiaoqing the next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Chu Ning began to inventory the considerable number of items in his storage bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spirit Stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people from the Yin Demon Sect seemed to be quite wealthy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each person carried several hundred Spirit Stones, bringing the total to 1732 Lower Grade Spirit Stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing these Spirit Stones, Chu Ning, who had been upset over the damage to the Silver Crystal Frost Bamboo Shield, finally felt a bit better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over a thousand seven hundred Spirit Stones might not be enough for a Top Level Defense Magical Artifact, but they could certainly buy an Advanced Defense Magical Artifact without any problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, last time at the Cloud Sea Pavilion, an ordinary Advanced Magical Artifact was about 1200 Spirit Stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were also some miscellaneous materials from demon beasts, but Chu Ning roughly skimmed through them and didn’t pay much attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He packed them along with the previously unused artifacts into a storage bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ning now bore a slight smile on his face. Today, despite the significant losses, there were also many gains. Breaking even should not be an issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having done all this, Chu Ning reflected on today’s battle, his gaze flickering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt there was a flaw in his own philosophy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had perhaps thought there wouldn’t be much danger around the market square, and with cultivation consuming a lot of resources,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ning had allocated a large portion of resources to purchasing items for improving his realm level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had bought some various Advanced Talismans and Magical Artifacts this time, it wasn’t a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially defense types; previously, he felt that having an Intermediate Magical Artifact for self-defense was not bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it seemed, both aspects need to be addressed together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cultivation resources are essential, but life-preserving items are equally indispensable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I could return to the Sect this time, that would be fine. If not, I must have Lin Changqing accompany me to Wind Gorge Square, to buy more at the Cloud Sea Pavilion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, Chu Ning then took out the Pure Yang Stone Powder, Meridian Passage Body Tempering Pill, and Spiritual Essence Pill that had cost him quite a few Spirit Stones today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the Spirit Stones were already spent, they had to be used.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a Spiritual Essence Pill, Chu Ning felt it slightly, then swallowed it directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He began to cultivate the Cyan Wood Evergreen Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reaching the Seventh Layer of Qi Refining, not only did the proficiency cap increase, but the difficulty of improving proficiency also grew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even relying on the Iron Stem Orchid, which was excellent at absorbing Spiritual Qi, Chu Ning spent a good amount of time achieving 2 points daily using the Cyan Wood Spring Blossom Skill alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, there was the need to cultivate the Nine Derivations Body Refining Technique and Refining Spirit Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To enhance speed, it’s necessary to use Spirit Stones and Elixirs together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Chu Ning’s Yin Wood Spirit Body had fast Spiritual Qi absorption, making cultivation with Spirit Stones and Elixirs more effective than for average cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After spending half a day’s time on meditation with just one Spiritual Essence Pill, Chu Ning opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While it might take other cultivators two or three days to fully absorb the pill’s potency, Chu Ning managed it in just half a day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Chu Ning immediately checked his cultivation progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The proficiency of Cyan Wood Evergreen Technique at the Third Layer increased by 3 points, similar to when I used the Gathering Essence Pill at the Second Layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If combined with regular cultivation, gaining 4 points a day should be no problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this thought, Chu Ning then picked up the Meridian Passage Body Tempering Pill. This one wasn’t cheap, so he decided to see how effective it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He brought out a large tub, filled it with warm water, and dropped a Meridian Passage Body Tempering Pill into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the pill fully dissolved and turned the water brown,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ning directly got into the tub to soak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The efficacy of this pill is weaker than that of Blood Dawn Grass plus Earth Spirit Spring Water.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ning mused to himself as he felt his body absorbing the medicine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he soon accepted it, since although this Meridian Passage Spirit Pill was worth 50 Lower Grade Spirit Stones each,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>compared to the value of Blood Dawn Grass and Earth Spirit Spring Water, it was naturally much lower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, back then he was in the Undying Bone Realm, whereas now, having entered the Unbreakable Tendon Realm, the difficulty of enhancement naturally increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Nine Derivations Body Refining Technique running, he accelerated his absorption of the pill’s effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little over an hour later, the water in the tub returned to its original state, and Chu Ning, no longer feeling the effects, leapt out of the tub.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He began cultivating the Nine Derivations Body Refining Technique in combination with movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After practicing the Nine Derivations Body Refining Technique once, Chu Ning felt the medicinal energy fully converted, and he stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Checking his proficiency once more, he noted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cyan Wood Evergreen Technique (Yellow Tier Lower Grade), Third Layer (63\u002F2100)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Nine Derivations Body Refining Technique, Volume One, Unbreakable Tendons 32\u002F1500]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Refining Spirit Technique, First Layer 440\u002F1000]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Unbreakable Tendons proficiency increased by 1 point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Chu Ning couldn’t help but grimace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"50 Spirit Stones for 1 point, this Body Refinement really consumes Spirit Stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calculating, if combined with daily training, it should increase by about 2 points a day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completing both Qi Refining and Body Refinement, Chu Ning effortlessly transitioned into Talisman Making and Refining Spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a day passed in such cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, after another practice session, Chu Ning opened the shop door and glanced at the adjacent shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To his surprise, he found Lu Miaoying had already opened her shop and was arranging consumables like Spirit Chickens, Gray Spirit Rabbits, and Spiritual Snakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it possible that I’ve misremembered, and today is market day?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ning was slightly puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, on thinking it over, he realized something was amiss—just two days ago was market day, so it wasn’t yet time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he understood: Lu Miaoying seemed to be finding something to do, perhaps as a mental respite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Lu Miaoying also noticed Chu Ning, squeezing out a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good morning, Senior Brother Chu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Chu Ning was currently at the Fifth Layer of Qi Refining, Lu Miaoying was nearly at the Sixth Layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This form of address was clearly due to Chu Ning’s performance the day before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Morning!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ning didn’t bother to correct her address and didn’t engage in much conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging greetings, he saw that Gu Xiaoqing across the way had also opened her shop door, so he walked over straightforwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition to the pills from yesterday, Chu Ning wanted her to check the Nourishing Spirit Pill, which had been in his possession for quite some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Brother Chu is here.\" Gu Xiaoqing greeted Chu Ning with a voice gentler and warmer than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she noticed what Lu Miaoying was doing across the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a slight pause, her face showed a tinge of concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After Senior Brother Luo’s passing, Junior Sister Lu seems quite affected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Junior Sister Lu had always admired Junior Brother Luo, but it seems he was unaware before...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ning didn’t respond to this and merely glanced at Gu Xiaoqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t that Luo Yiping was unaware of Lu Miaoying’s admiration, but he seemed to have quite an interest in Gu Xiaoqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Chu Ning wouldn’t say this out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps Gu Xiaoqing herself was also aware.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pondering for a moment, Chu Ning finally spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It may not be a bad thing, as handling things alone might actually help her improve her cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Gu Xiaoqing gave Chu Ning a look, smiling slightly as she said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I forget that Junior Brother Chu handles two roles alone; his cultivation speed and magical combat techniques improve far beyond ordinary disciples.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Sister Gu overpraises,\" Chu Ning replied with a laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he began taking out various bottles and jars from his storage bag.\u003C\u002Fp>",1541,"2026-06-02T10:18:59.779Z",1,"novelbin.me","10675dd074d55ac5b682ffd8c491e463bab755fb347addfa3974fd9534f0c1c1","eternal-life-my-talents-can-refresh-chapter-130","eternal-life-my-talents-can-refresh-chapter-128",514,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-my-talents-can-refresh-cover.jpg"]