[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-falling-in-love-to-escape-the-original-book-plot":3,"chapter-falling-in-love-to-escape-the-original-book-plot-falling-in-love-to-escape-the-original-book-plot-chapter-27":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Falling in Love to Escape the Original Book Plot [BL]",{"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},1461491,1910,"Chapter 27: Qi Gathering Talisman","falling-in-love-to-escape-the-original-book-plot-chapter-27",27,"\u003Cp>[Ayuan, is it really okay to draw the qi gathering talisman?] Shen Xu asked as they entered the assessment room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[We are in disguise, and no one will be able to find us.] Zhen Yuan assured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Fortunately, taking the test doesn't require a name or other identification.' Shen Xu thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Either way...] He started, but a loud voice interrupted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did so many people enter the room?\" The Great Elder asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the question, Elder Chu leaned over and whispered something to the Great Elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Great Elder heard everything, he was a little displeased but could do nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was the Great Elder of the Two Reeds town talisman association branch, his identity was not superior to the Rong family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless it was necessary, he didn't want to offend the Rong family, so he only frowned and tacitly accepted the gamble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't disturb the assessment.\" He warned while glaring at the gathered crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will follow the Great Elder's instructions.\" Several people said and retreated to stand with their backs to the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little friend, you have one hour to draw a second-level talisman.\" The Great Elder said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yuan understands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, Zhen Yuan took out a second-level talisman paper and pen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinarily, he could draw a second-level talisman on a first-level paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he didn't want to reveal this, so he used the second-level paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Well then...' Zhen Yuan thought and sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the previous assessment, he could hide his distraction because many people were in the room with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, this time, he was the only examinee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, there were more than a dozen spectators and a foundation establishment realm assessor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he tried to procrastinate, he would undoubtedly be discovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering this, there was only one thing Zhen Yuan could do...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the spectators and assessors watched, Zhen Yuan bent over and began drawing on the talisman paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, what he drew wasn't a qi-gathering talisman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he drew and secretly activated a second-level illusion talisman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Unless something unexpected happens, the effect will last for half an hour.' He thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the illusion in place, Zhen Yuan took out a monster bone and carefully etched a defence formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since all their spirit stones were fed to the spiritual water lake, Zhen Yuan wanted to accumulate more talismans and formation disks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they travelled to the capital, he would find an opportunity to sell the goods, and the excess would eventually be sold to manager Zhang of the Myriad Treasures Pavillion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the effect of the illusion talisman dissipated, Zhen Yuan was seen drawing the last stroke of a talisman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, the qi in the room began to riot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White mist rushed towards the talisman, and some qi drops fell on Zhen Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, heaven and earth qi was useless for his cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather than get absorbed into his body, the qi drops landed on his clothes, leaving them wet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is this possible?\" Rong Hao was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only him, the assessors, spectators, and Shen Xu were also shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Shen Xu's case, he wasn't shocked because Zhen Yuan drew the qi gathering talisman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was shocked because the young man dared to draw a perfect grade qi gathering talisman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This is going to be troublesome.' Shen Xu thought and almost groaned in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, when he thought about it, he realised it would be troublesome no matter the grade of the qi gathering talisman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the qi gathering talisman was a secret of the Talisman Association.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Since it has come to this, let's go with the flow.' He thought and winked at Zhen Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the wink, Zhen Yuan smiled but didn't say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For him, the purpose of drawing the perfect grade qi gathering talisman was slapping Rong Hao in the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they first met, Zhen Yuan didn't care about the young master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the person looked down on them and treated Shen Xu like a lesser person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Shen Xu's husband, how could Zhen Yuan tolerate such a person?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he and Shen Xu had just met, Zhen Yuan had already accepted the double.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the acceptance came a powerful desire to dote on and pamper his wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of this, he couldn't let Rong Hao go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While everyone was shocked, the Great Elder stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little friend, follow me.\" He said in a voice that brokered no argument.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, who was Zhen Yuan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could a mere foundation establishment realm cultivator threaten him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he heard the words and saw the great elder's impatient look, Zhen Yuan didn't flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he turned to Rong Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young master Rong, shall we settle the gamble?\" He asked, and the room fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one expected Zhen Yuan to disregard a foundation establishment realm cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Shen Xu was a little surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What about keeping a low profile? Has the plan changed?' He wondered and involuntarily rolled his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he was already riding a tiger and couldn't get off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Great Elder's angry face, Shen Xu took a few steps and stood behind Zhen Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, several assessors looked at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[As expected, this kid has a background. If not, how could he dare to disregard the Great Elder?] One of the assessors transmitted to the other two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I think so too.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Keep quiet.] The third one said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young master Rong...\" Zhen Yuan called when Rong Hao didn't react to his previous question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\" Rong Hao started but didn't know what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your name is Yuan Shen right?\" A spectator suddenly jumped out and then continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist Yuan, isn't it bad to cheat?\" He asked with a sneer on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cheat? Which eye saw him cheat?\" Shen Xu questioned aggressively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before we entered the room, young master Rong gave fellow Daoist Yuan a qi gathering talisman. How can fellow Daoist Yuan turn around and use the talisman to cheat in the assessment?\" The person asked in a self-righteous tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Shen Xu heard this, he was so shocked that he couldn't argue back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Is it okay to talk so much nonsense?' He wondered and looked at the person suspiciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were dozens of cultivators in the assessment room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone saw Zhen Yuan draw the qi gathering talisman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By implying that the talisman was exchanged, didn't he mean that everyone was blind?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, couldn't the self-righteous man see the dark look on the Great Elder's face?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How dare he jump out to speak nonsense?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who gave him the courage?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Shen Xu was evaluating the situation, an angry voice resounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nonsense.\" The great elder roared, and a palm fell towards the 'brave' spectator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, the person was smashed into a blood mist, and Shen Xu subconsciously shuddered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he killed one of the Marsh Bandits, he was still not used to the lawlessness in the cultivation world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I must get used to it as soon as possible.' He thought and looked at Zhen Yuan guiltily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Zhen Yuan did not blame him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood that his wife needed time to adapt to the cultivation world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sorry.] Shen Xu said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[What is there to be sorry about? You grew up in a different world.] Zhen Yuan soothed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mmmm.] Shen Xu nodded with a smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Settle your affairs.\" The great elder glared at Zhen Yuan and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, he wanted to drag the person out of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the great elder still had some scruples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, he didn't know if the young man was related to a powerful force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he made a mistake and offended the wrong person, the great elder wouldn't know how he died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As such, he could only put down his face and let the two juniors settle the gamble first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young master Rong...\" Shen Xu called in a teasing tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the moment they met, Rong Hao had looked down on them and even conspired to grab their spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that Zhen Yuan had won the gamble, Shen Xu wasn't modest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes were filled with gloating, and his smile grew wider when Rong Hao gritted his teeth in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My clansman is the deputy great elder of this branch of the talisman association. Are the two fellow Taoists interested in talking to him?\" Rong Hao asked with a good attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, everyone understood the connotation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than an invitation to talk to his clansman, Rong Hao was threatening Shen Xu and Zhen Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, the two did not care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as they kept their tails hidden, they would become untraceable ghosts after they left the Talisman Association.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's talk about it after we speak to the Great Elder.\" Shen Xu said in an insincere voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the perfunctory words, Rong Hao glared at the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he could do nothing but hand over the spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This isn't over.' He thought and threw a storage bag containing five million spirit stones before walking away angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, his cronies ran out, and the room quickly emptied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ayuan, we are rich.] Shen Xu transmitted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It feels good to get free spirit stones.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I am glad you are happy.] Zhen Yuan said and gestured to follow the Great Elder, who looked extremely unhappy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word, Shen Xu and Zhen Yuan followed the Great Elder to the top floor of the Talisman Association.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The little Taoist friend is very talented.\" The great elder spoke as soon as they sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there something that the great elder wants to ask?\" Zhen Yuan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather than beat around the bush, he preferred getting straight to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, from where did the little Taoist friend learn the qi gathering talisman?\" The great elder asked, his eyes narrowed into slits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior, isn't your question inappropriate?\" Shen Xu asked with a frown on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was still not used to the Canglan continent, he remembered some common sense from the book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One such common sense was never asking where someone found a treasure or learned an art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doing otherwise could offend people and cause unnecessary conflict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Great Elder was refuted, he became angrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first time a qi refining ant dared to question him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the more the two acted like this, the more the great elder became warier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, only the descendants of powerful families would dare to disrespect a foundation establishment realm cultivator, who was also a great elder of the talisman association.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is indeed inappropriate.\" The great elder conceded, but he didn't look apologetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The two little friends should know that our talisman association has recently released the map of the qi gathering talisman.\" The man stated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Shen Xu sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Isn't this a roundabout way of accusing us of stealing the map?' He thought but didn't say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he looked at Zhen Yuan and signalled him to take the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the signal, Zhen Yuan looked at the elder indifferently before he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>",1850,"2026-06-06T02:30:15.614Z",1,"novelbin.me","fec655d8427b7fa28e4fd6d475a9e8ac2bc89df188e2b8b0912f29831fbe5a98","falling-in-love-to-escape-the-original-book-plot-chapter-28","falling-in-love-to-escape-the-original-book-plot-chapter-26",498,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffalling-in-love-to-escape-the-original-book-plot-cover.jpg"]