[{"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-456":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},712611,951,"Chapter 456 - 217: Beating the Tier Five Demon Beast into Retreat","eternal-life-my-talents-can-refresh-chapter-456",456,"\u003Cp>If judged by the concentration of Spiritual Qi, Nine Heavens Peak is truly the main peak of Jiuhua Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this peak, there are only two cave mansions, one belongs to the Nascent Soul elder who is in secluded cultivation year-round.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other is the cave mansion of the Jiuhua Sect Leader, Yu Changge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yuqing, summoned into Yu Changge’s cave mansion, felt somewhat bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when she left the cave mansion, the bewilderment on her face deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sect Leader, along with several elders, merely asked about the details of their previous trip to Black Dragon Pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They even inquired about some combat details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, without asking anything further, they let her leave the cave mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Su Yuqing left, the several Golden Core cultivators within the cave mansion did not leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, in a small room inside, five people were seated around a table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each had a cup of Spirit Tea on their table, and the atmosphere appeared exceptionally relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition to the four Golden Core Elders who previously watched Chu Ning’s alchemy at the Alchemy Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was also an unremarkable cultivator with an ordinary middle-aged face, ordinary in appearance and average in build.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither did he have Gong Yuyuan’s imposing mien nor Yuan Zhuo’s aloofness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore an ordinary magic robe, sat with a slight smile on his face, appearing very inconspicuous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet at this moment, this cultivator was surprisingly sitting in the main seat of the round table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the Jiuhua Sect Leader, Yu Changge, no one else could sit in this seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sect Leader, it seems our previous assumptions were correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ning is indeed that cultivator who once inquired about Alchemist Xiao’s information.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking was none other than Gong Yuyuan, who brought Chu Ning into the Jiuhua Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his words, it was clear they had already discerned that Chu Ning was not the \"Alchemist Xiao\" they thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, to everyone’s surprise, in speaking these words, the Jiuhua Sect Grand Elder didn’t seem angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Cang continued, \"Judging by his revealed Fire Manipulation Technique, if nothing unexpected, he is most likely a cultivator from the East Saint Continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with his apparent ignorance upon first arriving at Jiuhua Mountain, this also aligns well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just strange how a Foundation Establishment cultivator would come from East Saint Continent to Jiuhua Mountain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Ling Cang’s words, Yu Changge, sitting in the main seat, smiled and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is good news, as Xiao Cheng’s conduct was eccentric and unreliable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the contrary, though Chu Ning doesn’t interact much with others, from our observations, he seems to have no ill intentions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a light sip of Spirit Tea, Yu Changge continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for how he arrived at Jiuhua Mountain, we need not worry too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Foundation Establishment cultivator coming from the East Saint Continent to the Western Alliance Continent is no easy feat. Returning would be even harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As such, now he is no different from our Jiuhua Sect members.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, this person’s identity will eventually be a hidden concern,\" Yuan Zhuo interjected at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he learns we have investigated his origins, he may eventually harbor resentment against the sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let’s tell him!\" Yu Changge calmly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words stunned Gong Yuyuan, Ling Cang, and others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Changge nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our Jiuhua Sect doesn’t need to use such petty tactics. Let him know plainly that we are aware of his origins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tell him Jiuhua Sect is open to talents of all kinds and that he’s free to come and go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he leaves, we lose nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he stays and acknowledges our Jiuhua Sect, we would truly gain an alchemy genius, and from his actions today, a cultivation talent as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Cang nodded, saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, I agree with the Sect Leader. Chu Ning’s alchemy talent is rare, which is why I impulsively appointed him as the Chief Steward of the Alchemy Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have a strong premonition that Chu Ning will greatly contribute to the flourishing of our Jiuhua Sect’s alchemy techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, he is already doing so.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pausing, Ling Cang continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, he indeed seems to have some distrust towards us, so by frankly informing him, it would demonstrate the openness of our sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Ling Cang, Gong Yuyuan and Ge Liuyang also expressed their agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Zhuo no longer raised objections, instead saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s see how this young man decides.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Yu Changge couldn’t help but smile and glance at Yuan Zhuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he stays, your Rong Zhang could be overshadowed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Zhuo’s expression didn’t change much, and he looked towards Gong Yuyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regarding the previous matter, Rong Zhang indeed somewhat resented because of pride and was also in a bit of a rivalry with Senior Brother Gong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, if Chu Ning does stay and contribute to the sect’s alchemy techniques, Rong Zhang won’t cause trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He may have certain ambitions, but the sect remains his priority.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Zhuo paused briefly, then added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve observed him lately studying Chu Ning’s Fire Control Technique. Though he doesn’t say it, he likely already holds some admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It probably won’t be long before he seeks advice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Yuan Zhuo’s words, everyone in the room burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Cang’s face revealed a smile as he said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I also think this matter may not be a bad thing for Rong Zhang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Changge nodded and said to Ling Cang: \"Elder Ling, please call Chu Ning here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Cang nodded, sending out a Communication Talisman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after, a Communication Talisman flew back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon opening it, Ling Cang listened and then shook his head with a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He can’t come; the cave mansion’s restrictions are already in place. It’s said he is in secluded cultivation, and unless we force our way in, we likely can’t summon him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secluded cultivation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ge Liuyang was a bit surprised to hear this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard from that Rong Girl that Chu Ning had just come out of secluded cultivation to gather Spirit Medicine for alchemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is he entering secluded cultivation again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Changge’s eyes flashed with an unusual light upon hearing this, then he said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regardless of the reason for secluded cultivation, having talent and still working hard is excellent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Chu Ning, our Jiuhua Sect should indeed find a way to keep him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1050,"2026-06-02T10:18:59.779Z",1,"novelbin.me","bc5d0ea1673a9b77816dc31a7f8e8967a573f886073307156b3afab60dbcaf27","eternal-life-my-talents-can-refresh-chapter-457","eternal-life-my-talents-can-refresh-chapter-455",514,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-my-talents-can-refresh-cover.jpg"]