[{"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-46":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},1302733,1728,"Chapter 46 - 42: Alchemy Alliance","i-can-fix-my-talent-in-hundred-lives-chapter-46",46,"\u003Cp>Having traveled long distances, Chen Sheng was quite experienced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crossing several mundane countries, amidst vast deserts, the journey was smooth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A month later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng successfully arrived near the Immortal City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fenghua Immortal City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An imposing giant city, sprawling for hundreds of miles, like an ancient behemoth crouching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the city, a layer of visible, continuously flowing halo surrounded it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a Tier Three Grand Array!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such momentum is in no way weaker than Linglong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city’s rules are strict; flying at high altitudes is not allowed without special permission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng rode the Cyan Cloud Shuttle, slowing down one mile from the Immortal City to land gradually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he followed the long line of people, entering the Immortal City in an orderly fashion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fenghua Immortal City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qianxing District, within a tavern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng listened to a Qi Cultivation Early-stage ’All-Knowing’ servant introducing him to the city’s situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people who have roamed the city for long are well-informed and dare to take on such business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Immortal City has a total of one hundred and eight districts, thirty-six inner, seventy-two outer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The outer seventy-two districts have Tier One Spiritual Veins, mostly Qi Cultivators.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The inner thirty-six districts enjoy Tier Two Spiritual Veins, which are where shops and caves of Foundation Establishment elders are located.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng nodded lightly upon hearing this and asked about some more details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such as the distribution of various forces, common material hubs, security regulations...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant was very knowledgeable and answered clearly and orderly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also included numerous details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such as which area has the most mortals, where the prices for talismans are most reasonable, and key patrol spots of the guards...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng took a sip of tea, seemingly thoughtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a preliminary understanding of this Immortal City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng nodded, flicking out two faintly glowing Lower Grade Spirit Stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant swiftly caught them, his smile blossoming like a chrysanthemum, bowing repeatedly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh! Thank you, elder, for your generosity! Elder is so generous!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the tavern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng planned to leave the Qianxing District.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This district ranked the lowest among the seventy-two districts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below it were only a few branches of Tier One Lower Grade Spiritual Veins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place mostly housed early to mid-stage Qi cultivators, supporting families and making a humble living.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were also mansions of large clans, housing branch families without Spiritual Roots, seeking peace and prosperity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng came for cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he was new here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He aimed to extricate himself from this barren outskirts swiftly, in search of a true place for cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked along the streets of the Qianxing District, amidst bustling crowds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shops on both sides mostly sold Tier One Elixirs, rough talismans, and unqualified artifact embryos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng even saw several schools from which the sound of mundane students reciting scriptures came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This contrasted starkly with the scene at Linglong Immortal City’s outskirts, predominantly comprising struggling Loose Cultivators or Demon Hunting Teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng compared the differences between the two, pondering silently, quickly understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Compared to Linglong, Fenghua Immortal City is much more inclusive, even accommodating mortals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This also relates to the environment, as Linglong backs onto the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, filled with bloodshed and opportunities everywhere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It attracts powerful Loose Cultivators from all over to hunt demons, seek pills, and strive to ascend to the Upper Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If one’s strength is weak, venturing to Linglong might leave them with not even a skin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whereas Fenghua Immortal City lies under the nose of the Qinghua Sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It resembles a meticulously planned, stratified giant ecological circle by the Qinghua Sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The upper level draws nutrients, the middle level maintains operation, and the lower level provides labor and basic resources.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maintained under the strong constraints of the sect’s will, it has relatively stable order.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s actually similar to the Thousand Machines Workshop, both belonging to Qinghua.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking thusly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng smiled slightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stability is good, stability is good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I like stability!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng did not hope for overnight success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A steady accumulation was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiuhua District.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the seventy-two districts, firmly in the top three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Underneath lie several Tier One High Grade Spiritual Veins and even a weak branch of a Tier Two Lower Grade vein.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The concentration of Spiritual Qi far exceeds that of Qianxing District.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The streets are noticeably wide and clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The security team here is more powerful, with more frequent patrols.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, the cultivators generally had Qi Cultivation levels of six to seven or higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are even some cultivators who have achieved Qi Cultivation Perfection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guiding Chen Sheng is a middle-aged broker formally registered in the Jiuhua District, at Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a smiling face, looking quite professional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were inspecting caves!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The caves they previously looked at didn’t quite satisfy Chen Sheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until this one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cave was located in a street in the northwest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The quality of the Spiritual Vein node was excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Chen Sheng stepped inside, he was greeted with rich, pure fire and earth spirit qi,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the internal space was spacious, with a practice chamber and a basic form of an Alchemy Room, which could be arranged personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng activated his Spiritual Sense, carefully probing the direction and strength of the Spiritual Vein node’s flow, gradually feeling tempted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The broker, observing Chen Sheng’s prolonged pause, promptly praised:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist truly has a keen eye; this Spiritual Vein is at the junction of Spiritual Veins, its spiritual qi is considered top-notch, comparable to slightly lesser inner city caves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should Fellow Daoist wish to rent it, only three hundred Spirit Stones per year, it’s definitely a bargain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The broker held up three fingers, his face showing a \"you’ve stumbled upon quite the deal\" expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng nodded lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he thought the price wasn’t high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bargaining was still necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly started pinpointing flaws with specific rhetoric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ultimately securing the price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two hundred and twenty Spirit Stones per year, for ten years!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The transaction was completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng entered his cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cave was spacious, comparable to a luxury residence in the mundane world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The spiritual qi here is enough for cultivation before Foundation Establishment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng was extremely satisfied, even enthusiastically naming the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——Heart Inquiry Hall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he casually patted his Storage Pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking out an Array Disc and Array Banner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Array was set up in the core area of the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The core cultivation area of the cave was shrouded in mist, with spiritual qi gathering even more abundantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng waved the Array Banner, adjusting the area where spiritual qi gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head, slightly dissatisfied:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Middle Grade Array isn’t enough; there are more channels in the Immortal City, better arrays should be purchasable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In a few days, upgrade to a High Grade Array.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking thusly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng immediately sat cross-legged on the mat, beginning today’s cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four hours later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the faint swelling and pain in his meridians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng finally stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His spiritual sense sank into the storage pouch, beginning to inventory his possessions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lifetime of a hundred years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng hadn’t lived in vain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even excluding daily expenses and the cultivation needs of younger family members...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accumulated over time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had amassed an astonishing sum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The magical artifact from the last life is sufficient, but there is not much cultivation elixir left and needs replenishment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Over twenty years in seclusion, the Spirit Gathering Array cost more than three thousand spirit stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just spent another two thousand renting a cave dwelling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are still twenty-one thousand lower grade spirit stones left, which can be used to purchase a Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng nodded lightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object is not reliable given my aptitude.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It would be best to also have a Foundation Establishment Pill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still need to make money!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, another half month passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heart Inquiry Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brand new array discs replaced the old ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng’s ten fingers flew through spells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana connected array banner nodes like threads with precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buzz—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light red and cyan-white spirit light filled the entire cave dwelling like a thin veil, finally transforming into a faint mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful spirit gathering vortex formed inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Purifying and binding the already dense spiritual Qi of the cave, eventually gathering in the cultivation secret chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the outside, it seemed shrouded in mist, yet hidden within it was danger, containing the force of wind and fire, concealed in the fog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wind-Fire Wheel Reversal Array\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High Grade Compound Array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combines the four wonders of ’kill’, ’trap’, ’defend’, and ’gather spirit’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng sold the previous array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Added another fifteen hundred spirit stones before buying it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He showed a faint smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This array is adequate for now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When my cultivation is higher in the future, I’ll look for a higher tier array disc to replace it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heart Inquiry Hall’s small reception hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mist of the Wind-Fire Wheel Reversal Array enveloped the entire cave, exuding an air of untouchable mystery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fragrance of spirit tea filled the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three neighbors were invited to visit, two men and one woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Taohua, Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer, Middle Grade Array Master, widowed early, with a young daughter Gu Caiju, runs a shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Juhui, Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer, High Grade Talisman Master, a solitary man, frequently roams smoky establishments, cooperates with several shops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rulong, Qi Cultivation Perfection, City Guard Captain, also from a small family, with wife and daughter in the clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the interactions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng revealed his identity as a High Grade Alchemist, still young, yet in Late-stage Qi Refining, with limitless prospects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three were keen to befriend him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng also intended to familiarize himself with these ’local leaders’, build a network, exchange resources, and improve information flow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Juhui expressed eagerness:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist Chen, so young, and already a Tier One High Grade Alchemist, truly impressive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng praised his talisman skills:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Talisman Master Wang from Jiuhua District is the famous one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Juhui waved his hand, corners of his mouth naturally curving up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not at all, not at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Taohua smiled and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist Chen, this cave’s array seems remarkable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should there be any need for array disc nurturing or improvement in the future, perhaps we can discuss?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng smiled gently:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Certainly, certainly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some casual chat, they became gradually familiar with each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rulong discreetly asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist Chen, are you perhaps a descendant of the Chen Clan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng waved his hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just a mortal bloodline, an offshoot among offshoots, not in the family records, not a Chen Clan descendant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Taohua immediately responded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist Chen is too modest, no matter how distant the relation, blood ties cannot be severed, in the end, it’s family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With such talent, if you want to recognize your ancestors and return to the clan one day, a word passed in, don’t you think the primary elders wouldn’t take notice?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Juhui nodded and echoed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Being from a noble family is great, getting to speak with Foundation Establishment elders casually.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the future, reaching the Upper Realm gives an overwhelming advantage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Li Rulong didn’t speak, his eyes showed similar thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura of a noble family naturally came with convenience and deterrence in the hierarchical Immortal City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng wore a humble smile, choosing not to speak, letting them guess and speculate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reputation of the Chen Clan was indeed imposing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on the information Chen Sheng gathered recently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts greatly changed compared to before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng didn’t wish to engage with the ’primary branch of the Chen Clan’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the following reasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First: The Chen Clan’s rules were strict and controlling, prioritizing spiritual root aptitude above all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second: The Chen Clan excessively exploited peripheral members, emphasized ’dedication’, fully supporting the cultivation of a few Dao Seeds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third: The Chen Clan’s Fake Pill Ancestor was nearing the end of his lifespan, only thirty to fifty years away from passing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, and most importantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——Chen Sheng had found a better choice!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fenghua Pill Alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An organization founded single-handedly by Dragon Void Daoist, the Pill Hall Master of Qinghua Sect and Tier Three Alchemy Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an affiliated force of the Qinghua Sect, adhering to the doctrine of \"Discussing Dao through Alchemy, Gathering Materials to Nurture Talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including nearly all alchemists in the Immortal City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The management was far looser than the sect, and far fairer than the family!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pill Alliance provided a relatively complete ’promotion’ pathway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the Pill Alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Members can exchange ’contribution points’ for more advanced skill heritage, pill formulas...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the particularly outstanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could use this as a step to join the Qinghua Sect’s Pill Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sheng pondered his primary goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And corresponding advantages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts became clearer:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My primary goal now is Foundation Establishment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of my three talents, lower grade spiritual root is unfavorable for reaching the Upper Realm and can only hold me back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The other two are beneficial.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Especially alchemy, now my talent in alchemy has greatly increased, with nearly a hundred years of alchemy experience from a past life as an advantage, it’s truly my greatest asset.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I must amplify this advantage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Pill Alliance is the best choice, allowing me to maximize the value of alchemy Dao and transform it into Foundation Establishment resources.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2251,"2026-06-05T18:09:17.150Z",1,"novelbin.me","a26f20c217d1b8a4003bfbb86948d2e43e7d16ed7950e385dcd3127f2eab228e","i-can-fix-my-talent-in-hundred-lives-chapter-486","i-can-fix-my-talent-in-hundred-lives-chapter-45",563,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-can-fix-my-talent-in-hundred-lives-cover.jpg"]