[{"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-33":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},1302706,1728,"Chapter 33 - 30: Late-stage Qi Cultivation Puppet","i-can-fix-my-talent-in-hundred-lives-chapter-33",33,"\u003Cp>Another year has passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cyan Wood Commerce Association is holding its annual auction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it’s just a small auction,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the number of items and participants far exceeds that of larger auctions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the quality is far from comparable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No invitations needed, almost no threshold!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the attendees are Qi Cultivators from around the Market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mix of people, numerous in number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the four corners of the auction hall,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a total of eight large doors swung open simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then could the massive flow of people be accommodated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>inside the auction hall,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the faint scent of sandalwood mixed with the mana aura of cultivators of various levels circulated in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd was bustling, the atmosphere particularly lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of voices was like boiling water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A yellow-clothed cultivator on the east side had just raised his bidding paddle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone on the west side immediately followed, shouting to increase the bid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One hundred twenty Spirit Stones!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One hundred thirty Spirit Stones!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several cultivators turned red in the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Add five more! This Qi Condensing Grass is mine for sure!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One hundred thirty-five Lower Grade Spirit Stones!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng sat in the middle row of the VIP seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gently fiddled with a delicate and small Jade Pendant between his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He watched the scene with a calm expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These items were useful for ordinary Mid-stage Qi Cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For him, they were already beneath notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just calmly listened to the steward announce each auction item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when something of interest appeared,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>would he raise his paddle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next is lot ninety-seven — three Late-stage Qi Cultivation Puppets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steward lifted the red cloth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stage immediately revealed three humanoid puppets, each eight feet tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each clad in iron armor, wearing masks, holding bronze swords, with a faint blue light flickering in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They appeared terrifying and fierce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steward hosting the auction quickly began the introduction:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The puppets are equipped with simple spirit cores, capable of wielding swords against enemies, and can operate for three hours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These three puppets are crafted from Thousand-Year Copper Essence and various rare materials.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With proper maintenance, they can last for hundreds of years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The host emphasized the advantages of these items with a heightened tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then quoted the price:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The three are auctioned together, with a starting bid of one thousand eight hundred Lower Grade Spirit Stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng’s fingers paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the three bronze puppets on the stage, and his heart was moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This type of Qi Cultivation Puppet was just a basic model, not considered sophisticated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Qi Cultivators lack Divine Sense, they cannot finely maneuver them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of puppet can only act according to preset commands, appearing somewhat rigid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they are Late-stage Qi Cultivation Puppets,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they are far inferior to genuine Late-stage Qi Cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, dealing with ordinary early and mid-stage cultivators shouldn’t be a problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And their loyalty is not a concern, which makes them suitable guardians for the early stages of my next life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng thought secretly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>these three puppets had already caught the attention of many in attendance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A red-faced clan leader from a Qi Cultivation Clan’s eyes lit up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I acquire these, I won’t have to worry about the family’s continuity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I must win them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately raised his paddle to make a bid:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One thousand eight hundred!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone on the west side immediately followed suit, their eyes equally shining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One thousand nine hundred!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the price climbed to two thousand five hundred, the bidding voices grew sparse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red-faced cultivator excitedly pounded the table, loudly raising his paddle and shouting:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two thousand eight hundred Spirit Stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He increased the bid by three hundred Spirit Stones in one go, showing a determination to win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After these words, the room fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previous competitors shook their heads, putting down their paddles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evidently feeling that the three puppets weren’t worth the price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On witnessing this scene,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the red-faced cultivator slowly exhaled, relaxing his mindset, and a hint of pride appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steward held the auction hammer and shouted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Any higher bids?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two thousand eight hundred, going once...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right at this moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng slowly raised his paddle and offered a price:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three thousand Spirit Stones!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as these words were spoken,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the red-faced cultivator was immediately furious, about to start cursing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Chen Sheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately closed his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know Chen Sheng, but he noticed the VIP seat where Chen Sheng was sitting,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and Chen Sheng’s calm eyes fixed on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura of Qi Cultivation Great Perfection was fully revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red-faced cultivator’s heart pounded wildly, realizing he couldn’t afford to offend him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only suppress his anger, clasp his fists and bow his head, forcing a smile, and put down the paddle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the steward called out three times, and the gavel \"thumped\" down:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations to the sixth VIP for winning this item!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The auction continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several more centerpiece items appeared subsequently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, none caught Chen Sheng’s eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng shook his head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The quality of small auctions is indeed lacking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pill Workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng patted the Storage Pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Jade Scroll appeared in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This came with the puppets as an operational manual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Spiritual Sense explored it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng soon understood:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The operation is quite simple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patting the Storage Pouch again,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>several tall bronze puppets materialized in the courtyard, standing in a row, their eyes dim and without light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng reached out and lightly touched a hidden groove on the puppet’s back, which was significantly thickened, engraved with various runes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was where the spirit core was located.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The source of the puppet’s abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside it was embedded a piece of Lower Grade Spirit Stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the core power source of the puppet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He examined them closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also found intricate gears at the joints, appearing quite sophisticated, keeping the puppets from being rigid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng nodded slightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, refine and recognize as the master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this in mind, he lightly slashed with his fingertip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three drops of crimson essence blood oozed from his skin, hovering in mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng pinched out the first mantra seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The essence blood at the fingertips suddenly transformed into hair-thin red threads, wrapping around the core of each puppet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Refine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng thought in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He injected a wisp of Spiritual Sense along the bloodline into the spirit core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Engraving into the core, instantly refining, successfully recognizing as the master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a peculiar sensation emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng immediately felt as if his consciousness extended outwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three puppets before him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>seemed to transform into marionettes in his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thought,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng flicked his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wisp of mana entered the foreheads of the three puppets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eyes of the three sword-wielding puppets suddenly lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All emitted a blue glow,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and they all flexibly raised their swords in a defensive stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Form up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng changed to another mantra seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three puppets suddenly moved forward in formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their steps neat, like guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Practice the Sword Array.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pinched another spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three puppets immediately swung their bronze swords, beginning to practice swordsmanship together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tips of the swords sliced through the air, creating a dense sound of wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The puppets positioned themselves in a triad, sword lights crisscrossing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword array began to form,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>tight and seamlessly, filled with lethal intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng’s eyes immediately lit up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The swordsmanship is rather mechanical, but this sword array is quite decent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ordinary late-stage cultivators caught in the sword array’s encirclement would not fare well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, the puppet’s movements are stiff; no cultivator is foolish enough to fall into the encirclement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng continued to test the puppets’ attack and defense capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually concluding:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The attack barely meets the threshold of a Late-stage Qi Cultivator, yet the methods are simple and stiff.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The defense is quite good, comparable to a Middle Grade Protection Spell Shield, worthy of being made from Thousand-Year Copper Essence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These puppets are adequate for early-stage opponents.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As my cultivation grows in the later stages, these puppets can also serve as shields, enriching strategies in magical combat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three thousand Spirit Stones were fairly worth it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1386,"2026-06-05T18:09:17.150Z",1,"novelbin.me","7c626303bf945ad459ef7336b06020d026ae84db2d5279e8ca34aeeb0307023c","i-can-fix-my-talent-in-hundred-lives-chapter-472","i-can-fix-my-talent-in-hundred-lives-chapter-471",563,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-can-fix-my-talent-in-hundred-lives-cover.jpg"]