[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-can-fix-my-talent-in-hundred-lives":3,"chapter-i-can-fix-my-talent-in-hundred-lives-i-can-fix-my-talent-in-hundred-lives-chapter-20":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Can Fix My Talent in Hundred Lives",{"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},1302686,1728,"Chapter 20 - 17: Failed Upper Realm Attempt","i-can-fix-my-talent-in-hundred-lives-chapter-20",20,"\u003Cp>After the funeral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng patted the boy’s shoulder:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Starting tomorrow, move to the Pill Workshop. There’s a vacant room in the backyard, more convenient.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yuan nodded: \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy quickly placed his belongings into a Storage Pouch and moved to the backyard of the Pill Workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What surprised Chen Sheng was that the child did not remain immersed in grief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He soon emerged from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even became more diligent and serious than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the yard at dawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Xichen’s sword light swept through like a rainbow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yuan was already prepared, using an Ancient Mirror as a shield. His left foot silently shifted back half a step, and a Silver Needle suddenly left his right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft swoosh sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three silver coins shot toward Tang Xichen’s face in the shape of a character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Xichen immediately flipped her wrist, her long sword drawing a circle in front of her, the Sword Qi forming a wall to block it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take my sword!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Xichen shouted with a clear voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, sword light crisscrossed the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yuan dodged or used a Magical Artifact to block, never meeting her attacks directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just reached the Qi Cultivation Third Layer, his Mana was limited, so he had to play to his strengths and avoid his weaknesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only at critical moments would he counter with Magic like the Vine Technique and Mire Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was skilled in various types of Magic, countering techniques as they came, fighting and retreating without falling behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the grape arbor not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Wangyou watched the scene clearly, observing the magical combat between the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suddenly turned to Chen Sheng with a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yuan’Er’s magical combat experience is quite rich, Chen’Er can’t beat him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng watched Qin Yuan’s maneuvering figure amidst the sword light, a smile on his lips:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My uncle did this all his life; naturally, the grandson he taught wouldn’t be inferior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t expect Yuan’Er’s talent in Magic to be this high, mastering various techniques effortlessly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, he is Brother Shuang’s son!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene had reached a critical moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yuan had been pushed to the railing by Tang Xichen, with no room to retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Xichen’s sword tip stopped an inch from his throat, the wind from the sword making his neck itch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Admitting defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yuan spoke: \"I lost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Xichen withdrew her Sword, giving a bright smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s I who lost; we agreed to suppress our cultivation levels equally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Earlier, I used Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer’s Mana in one of my strikes; otherwise, I wouldn’t have broken through Junior Brother’s defense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tapped his shoulder with her Sword Scabbard, smiling with her eyes curved:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Brother, your skills are much better than those guys in the Martial Arts Arena!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From now on, practice sword with me every morning!\"​\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Qin Yuan looked up, he met her smiling face, simply responding: \"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another year passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yuan’s learning progress was swift, gradually understanding pharmacology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he had begun to learn the Fire Control Skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His relationship with Tang Xichen grew closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every morning they practiced Magic and Flying Sword together, dueling every few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this day, in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng and Huang Wangyou were playing chess, occasionally chatting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Wangyou suddenly placed a piece:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Yun, how is Yijing doing with martial arts and medicine studies?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng nodded as he fiddled with the chess piece:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quite clever, making good progress.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Wangyou nodded, feeling even more affectionate towards her youngest, who had No Spiritual Root.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s really tough for mortals in the Cultivation Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the future, find a nearby mundane city and send Yijing there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was worried you wouldn’t bear to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My father-in-law and I had the same thought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since there’s no Spiritual Root, learn skills useful in the mundane world and enjoy a life of wealth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But we won’t force it; let’s wait until Yijing grows up and let him decide.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Wangyou nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked towards the Fire Room, where a boy was practicing the Fire Control Skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suddenly laughed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see Yuan’Er is very close to Chen’Er, and Chen’Er isn’t averse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng tapped the chessboard with his fingers, placed a piece down, and spoke softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re getting along quite well now, with good feelings; let them naturally develop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re both young, and who knows how things will develop in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ll just go with the flow; forcing it would be unwise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Wangyou agreed with this logic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She changed the topic, running her fingers over the \"Tengen\" point on the chessboard:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Yun, are you soon reaching the Peak of Sixth Layer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng nodded gently:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Mana hasn’t moved for days, I’ve hit a Late-stage bottleneck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m planning to rest for a few days before taking a Pill to break through.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Wangyou reminded him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, be careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the concern in his wife’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng nodded gently:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, I have control.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Secluded Meditation Chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng sat cross-legged on a mat, refining his Mana to its best state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly took out a pale yellow Elixir Pill from his Storage Pouch—a Cloud-Pushing Pill!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is an essential Elixir Pill for breaking through the late-stage bottleneck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One pill costs as much as 600 Spirit Stones, equivalent to a High Grade Magical Artifact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After consuming the pill, he felt a surge of Mana charging towards the invisible barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng slowly emerged from the Seclusion Room, his face somewhat pale, as he walked to the corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yuan, who was practicing the Fire Control Skill in the Fire Room, heard the movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rushed out and quickly went over to support him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, what happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng smiled gently: \"It’s nothing, just failed to break through and got slightly injured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yuan checked his pulse to confirm the situation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Dantian’s Spiritual Power is disordered, and your meridians are shaken.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without saying another word, he half-supported, half-carried Chen Sheng to the inner courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Wangyou also lent a hand, helping him lie on the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng helplessly said: \"It’s not that serious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Wangyou put on a stern face: \"Just rest well for a few days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Chen Sheng nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to hold back, he complained to his wife:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I really didn’t expect this bottleneck to be so difficult to break through, and I didn’t even use an Enhancing Technique Elixir!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one takes an Elixir to enhance Mana, it’s hard to eliminate the pill toxins, complicating the bottleneck breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many cultivators with ordinary qualifications endure it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after breaking through to late-stage Qi Refining do they start taking Enhancing Pills, making a bold attempt at Foundation Establishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Wangyou comforted him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s perfectly normal; if late-stage Qi Refining were easy, could you be a captain in the Law Enforcement Team?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn’t my father have to try twice?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng shook his head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just thought I could succeed in one attempt by learning from my father-in-law’s lessons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Wangyou rolled her eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it, a failure is a failure, but at least you loosened it a bit; it will be easier next time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Luckily, you had a backup plan this time and prepared a Yellow Flower Pill in advance; it stabilized your Dantian, only causing minor injuries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng leaned against the bedhead, speaking softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even minor injuries require two months of recovery, and the Cloud-Pushing Pill is best taken annually.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems it’ll take two years before I can attempt another breakthrough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He silently calculated the time in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was only thirty-nine this year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With twenty-one years left until the age of sixty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s enough time, I should have a chance to attempt Foundation Establishment in this lifetime.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1322,"2026-06-05T18:09:17.150Z",1,"novelbin.me","25e4c792622eaff73e1155299f5602ba2334b95c19c1cf4b816a485d60284a74","i-can-fix-my-talent-in-hundred-lives-chapter-21","i-can-fix-my-talent-in-hundred-lives-chapter-464",563,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-can-fix-my-talent-in-hundred-lives-cover.jpg"]