[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-forbidden-spellcasters-have-short-lives-i-have-a":3,"chapter-forbidden-spellcasters-have-short-lives-i-have-a-forbidden-spellcasters-have-short-lives-i-have-a-chapter-716":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Forbidden Spellcasters Have Short Lives? I Have an Immortal Body",{"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},2351000,4595,"Chapter 716: One Trick Wins Them All","forbidden-spellcasters-have-short-lives-i-have-a-chapter-716",716,"\u003Cp>\"What you say also seems to have some logic to it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lin nodded, deeply agreeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the Longevity Continent, sword cultivators enjoy the reputation of having the highest attack power; no matter how high the floods rise or what conspiracies are plotted, one can simply break through them with a single sword, feeling incredibly carefree and unrestrained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it is also true that sword cultivators are poor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Refining a life-bound sword requires the consumption of vast amounts of resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharpening the blade every three days and tempering it every five, all one's Immortal Source Stones are spent on the sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key is, besides your life-bound sword, you still have to purchase other flying swords, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what’s even more of a headache is that some god-forsaken sword cultivator grandmaster created a technique called Myriad Swords Return to Origin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as a grandmaster uses this move, flying swords within a hundred-mile radius will automatically fly away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flying sword you bought after working hard and taking out loans vanishes the moment these grandmasters have a fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s bad enough the sword is gone, but you still have to keep paying back the Immortal Source Stones you owe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time a grandmaster uses Myriad Swords Return to Origin, countless sword cultivators go bankrupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never mind enjoying life; many sword cultivators can’t even afford a full meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If evil cultivators can't afford to eat, they can just rob people, but sword cultivators can't; many of them pride themselves on something called integrity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With all these factors combined, unless a sword cultivator has the backing of a top-tier sect, they are all dirt poor—poorer even than the evil cultivators everyone wants to beat up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right? So what are you waiting for? I may look small, but I’m already an adult, and it’s not illegal with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiaojiu flashed a sweet smile at Ye Lin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Setting aside Ye Lin’s own appearance, the identity of being the man of the Hall Master of No-Thought is enough to make all the female cultivators in the Joyous Union Sect extremely interested in him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s like comparing two beauties: one is just a beauty, and the other is a top internet celebrity with ten million followers—which one has a greater attraction for you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with the same figure and appearance, different identities bring completely different experiences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No thanks, I’m afraid you’ll have your human puppet peg me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lin shook his head and raised his hand to take out the Bronze Dragon Vein Cauldron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiaojiu’s face turned red instantly, and she said somewhat shyly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did you know I like to play like that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lin’s expression changed wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, he had thought that if there was no other way, he would just half-heartedly go along with it, but now, after activating his Soul-Hunting Underworld Pupils and taking a look at that two-meter-tall steel human puppet, Ye Lin suddenly felt he had a reason he had to win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pupil technique?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiaojiu narrowed her eyes slightly, and the hand seals she was forming changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tall human puppet instantly charged toward Ye Lin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lin swung the Bronze Dragon Vein Cauldron, slamming it solidly against the steel human puppet’s body, producing a sound like clashing metal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The puppet’s body was dented by the blow, but to the puppet, the damage was negligible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The puppet backhanded a heavy punch toward Ye Lin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This punch landed and directly pierced through Ye Lin’s chest!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bloody hole appeared in Ye Lin’s chest, going all the way through; it looked terrifyingly gory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spectators all gasped in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This human puppet of Su Xiaojiu’s could probably kill someone in the Cave Profound Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To refine a human puppet to this degree is simply terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Admit defeat, you’re mine now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiaojiu didn't let the puppet continue attacking; after all, this guy was the man of the Hall Master of No-Thought. Playing around was fine, but if he died, it would be troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who told you I lost?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another Ye Lin appeared out of nowhere and headed straight for Su Xiaojiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A clone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiaojiu’s expression changed slightly, but she wasn't overly panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wind God Kick!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lin threw a fierce punch, smashing straight toward Su Xiaojiu without the slightest bit of tenderness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as the punch landed, Ye Lin felt as if he had hit a lump of iron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A second human puppet appeared in front of Su Xiaojiu, blocking Ye Lin’s punch head-on, and simultaneously returned the favor, sending Ye Lin flying with a punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two two-meter-tall human puppets stood on the left and right of the one-meter-five Su Xiaojiu; the visual contrast was extremely strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your combat power is indeed far beyond the average Five Elements Realm, and the Yin-Yang Realm probably isn't your match either, but it’s a pity that you are still far from the Cave Profound Realm,\" Su Xiaojiu couldn't help but shake her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lin smiled and closed his five fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Explode!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiaojiu’s pupils shrank violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did she realize that during the time Ye Lin was fighting the puppet, he had somehow stuck a bunch of explosive talismans onto the puppet’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the spots where Ye Lin had placed the talismans were very hidden—under the armpits and in the crotch—which was why she hadn't noticed them at first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The explosive talismans Ye Lin had stuffed there quickly erupted into a violent explosion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dust and smoke billowed across the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What terrifying combat awareness...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many disciples of the Joyous Union Sect had their eyes light up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Ye Lin’s cultivation realm was much lower than Su Xiaojiu’s, his methods for dealing with her undoubtedly opened their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, when fighting an opponent who excels at controlling puppets, you can secretly stick explosive talismans on their puppets—learned it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the smoke cleared, Su Xiaojiu and the two human puppets reappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Su Xiaojiu was a bit disheveled and her hair was slightly messy, those explosive talismans clearly hadn't caused her any harm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clap, clap, clap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiaojiu applauded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ye Xiehong, you are indeed very capable. If my cultivation realm were a bit lower, you might have actually succeeded in your sneak attack.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power of those explosive talismans was enough to severely injure someone in the Yin-Yang Realm; even someone in the Primordial Realm might have been left covered in wounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unfortunately, she was already in the Cave Profound Realm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lin held up one finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Su Xiaojiu could understand what he meant, Ye Lin held up a second finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you counting?\" Su Xiaojiu asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the words fell, Su Xiaojiu felt the world suddenly spin before her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve been drugged? When exactly...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Su Xiaojiu tried her best to resist, this stupefying drug came from the hands of the Pill Peak Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thud, she fell directly to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as soon as Su Xiaojiu fainted, the two human puppets stood there blankly, like robots that had lost power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene left everyone present dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Qu Hongshao on the stage was at a loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Su Xiaojiu had more than enough to handle Ye Lin, she hadn't intervened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew why, when Su Xiaojiu had clearly been in the upper hand just a moment ago, she had simply collapsed after Ye Lin counted to three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that his counting was actually some kind of great divine ability?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a stupefying drug, and a powerful one at that, from the hands of a pill cultivation grandmaster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Luosha, who hadn't spoken until now, suddenly spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was very hoarse, as if she had a piece of 82-year-old phlegm stuck in her throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But even if it is a stupefying drug, how did he manage to get Xiaojiu to fall for it?\" Qu Hongshao asked, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The explosive talismans he used must have been soaked in the powerful stupefying drug; that way, the moment the talismans exploded, the medicinal effect would be dispersed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1348,"2026-06-21T02:52:50.290Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","b4b87f460d5bc56ac77409bc48e1c53ad688f80f52b150e96b7a3bd91caefa3a","forbidden-spellcasters-have-short-lives-i-have-a-chapter-717","forbidden-spellcasters-have-short-lives-i-have-a-chapter-715",847,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fforbidden-spellcasters-have-short-lives-i-have-a-cover.jpg"]