[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-immortal-cultivation-begins-with-drawing-talisma":3,"chapter-immortal-cultivation-begins-with-drawing-talisma-immortal-cultivation-begins-with-drawing-talisma-chapter-13":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Immortal Cultivation Begins with Drawing Talismans",{"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},1581134,2045,"Chapter 13 : Old He Returned","immortal-cultivation-begins-with-drawing-talisma-chapter-13",13,"\u003Cp>Chapter 13: Old He Returned\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Zhou Family’s main reception hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little friend Lin, could you draw a talisman on the spot to verify it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seated at the main seat, Zhou Antai, dressed in a high-grade robe, had a kind and approachable smile without the slightest trace of arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang’an knew this man; despite his kindly elder appearance, he had once witnessed his imposing presence during the pioneering days twenty years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder Zhou, I shall do my humble best.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang’an knew they wanted to assess his capabilities, which suited him just fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by displaying his talent in talisman crafting could he secure better terms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he couldn’t show too much, or it would be suspicious—just enough talent would do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without delay, Lin Chang’an stepped to the prepared table, but did not begin immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he closed his eyes to compose himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene did not bother Elder Zhou; instead, he gestured for the two young Zhou family cultivators in the room to observe closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an incense stick later, no one present showed impatience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Lin Chang’an slowly opened his eyes, appearing to be in his peak state, and dipped his brush into the special cinnabar for drawing Golden Light Talismans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his breath held and mind focused, Lin Chang’an’s eyes were serious and attentive, and his brush danced like a dragon and serpent across the talisman paper, his movements smooth and flowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sight made Zhou Antai nod silently in approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eight Golden Light Talismans shimmered with spiritual light, especially two of them, whose glow was notably stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excellent, little friend Lin’s craftsmanship is indeed remarkable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Zhou could not help but praise him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang’an accepted the towel handed over by the two young cultivators, wiped the sweat from his forehead brought on by mental exertion, and humbly cupped his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s all thanks to this fine talisman brush and cinnabar, otherwise I couldn’t have produced two high-quality first-grade Golden Light Talismans.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang’an was not being falsely modest—Zhou’s provided tools were indeed superior to his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I do not care much for pleasantries,” Zhou said, “The Zhou Family can provide you with the crafting legacy for mid-grade first-level Golden Light Talismans, and if your skills improve, we even have the upper-grade inheritance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But you must supply a set number of mid-grade talismans annually, and train one or two juniors for us…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang’an thought to himself—truly worthy of being a Foundation Establishment clan in the marketplace, the Zhou Family’s terms were quite reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They offered the mid-grade talisman crafting method and cultivation resources every month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only needed to deliver a set number of talismans yearly and help train a couple of juniors with poor aptitude focused on talisman crafting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To put it plainly, the Zhou Family was paying him in advance; he would be working a long-term job for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder Zhou, isn’t fifteen years a bit too long? I am already over forty…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A minimum of ten years. Remember, we are also providing a cultivation site with abundant spiritual energy, and we cover all crafting materials.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder Zhou, could we reduce the annual talisman quota by twenty percent? I’m willing to mentor two juniors instead…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang’an haggled symbolically, though inwardly he was thrilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the Zhou Family would be providing the materials, allowing him to maintain peak condition at all times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, using their materials to craft talismans, anything beyond the quota would be his profit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would even have the Zhou Family as a backer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After discussing terms, both Lin Chang’an and Elder Zhou wore satisfied smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“From now on, we’ll be relying on Talisman Master Lin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You flatter me—I shall do my utmost in teaching and guidance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from the smaller quota for the first half-year, everything else aligned with the agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As promised, he would earnestly train talisman masters for the Zhou Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhou Family, being so large, had many members with inferior spiritual roots who would likely remain stuck in early Qi Refining for life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond internal affairs, they would learn a craft to continue serving the family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, inferior roots were even worse than his own low-grade roots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A low-grade robe… I didn’t expect to get one so soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Escorted out personally by Erniu, Lin Chang’an looked at his new robe and patted it in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt smooth to the touch, and was more than just aesthetically pleasing and dust-resistant—it had actual defensive properties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the mortal world, this would be a golden silk soft armor, impervious to blades, bullets, water, and fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators could crush those at the early stage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang’an sighed deeply; the gap between early and mid Qi Refining wasn’t just in mana and spells, but also in magic tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many early-stage cultivators didn’t even have a single low-quality artifact, often relying on mortal weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet these weapons couldn’t even scratch a low-grade robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They even assign cultivation grounds… If only I had broken through in talisman crafting sooner, I wouldn’t have had to wait until forty to reach the fourth level.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he sighed, Lin Chang’an was beaming as he hurried home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to pack—he was moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the conscripted labor tax, under the Zhou Family’s protection, he only had to pay half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, as the ancestors said, leaning on a big tree provided shade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang bang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he returned home to pack, someone knocked on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old He?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being missing for over two months, Old He reappeared, his face more haggard, yet glowing with vitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Lin Chang’an opened the door, Old He grinned wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lin Chang’an keenly noticed that Old He was missing four fingers on his left hand, seemingly bitten off by a demon beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brat Lin, I truly owe my life to your Golden Light Talismans—otherwise, this old man might not have made it back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old He didn’t bother hiding his injured left hand and instead bared his yellowed, broken teeth in a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You brat, show respect to your Uncle Lin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From behind Old He stepped out a handsome youth in fine clothes—He Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His usual humble smile now seemed a bit perfunctory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lin Chang’an also noticed sharply that He Yan was wearing a robe as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle Lin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Lin Chang’an could ponder more, Old He’s grin grew even wider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This brat was lucky—not only did the royal Wang Family take notice of him, he also passed the entrance exam for Lihuo Palace.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder, Lin Chang’an realized, and looking at He Yan’s expression, it was pure youthful arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s quite the good fortune, Old He.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never one to slap a smiling face, Lin Chang’an offered congratulations with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old He beamed with pride and began to boast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grandpa.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, now that He Yan had joined the Wang Family and become an outer disciple of Lihuo Palace, his attitude had changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his eyes, this place was no longer a quagmire, and he didn’t want to associate with these muddy folks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old He looked awkward, but then he spotted Lin Chang’an’s robe and revealed a stunned expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brat Lin, is that from the Zhou Family!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Family’s robes carried distinct markings signifying affiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his sharp eyes, Old He noticed immediately, and Lin Chang’an nodded with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, the mid-grade first-level talisman legacy is hard to come by—only big families have it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That made things clear—he had joined the Zhou Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see, congratulations then. Oh, here’s the spirit stones for the previous Golden Light Talismans.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old He congratulated him with a broad smile and took two spirit stones and a Swift Talisman from his chest pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was clearly not yet used to using his left hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is nothing compared to Little Yan joining Lihuo Palace—his future is bright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Lin Chang’an praise his grandson, Old He couldn’t stop grinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This had been his lifelong wish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging congratulations, Old He eagerly left to brag to the neighbors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This old guy is still so stingy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang’an shook his head with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he was putting away the spirit stones and saw the Swift Talisman, his eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s this!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the talisman were several tiny hairs and faint bloodstains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the fur of a Black Wind Wolf cub.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang’an muttered to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old He truly had guts—he must’ve discovered a wolf’s den on the sly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder he looked so radiant despite his injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just that cub alone was enough for Old He to retire on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While feeling envious, Lin Chang’an also sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone had their own fortunes, and his wasn’t bad either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for He Yan, the youth with a mid-grade spiritual root?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, he might have envied such a start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now he had a bright future ahead, and wouldn’t let others affect his mood so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The road ahead was long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forty years he had lived so far were merely the wind and snow on the path behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>",1521,"2026-06-06T08:45:32.624Z",1,"novelbin.me","d96e2bc753833ebb6d64c80dc3343069b4dc7b2f51c2da1eaa2e7542ba0c7be9","immortal-cultivation-begins-with-drawing-talisma-chapter-14","immortal-cultivation-begins-with-drawing-talisma-chapter-12",242,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimmortal-cultivation-begins-with-drawing-talisma-cover.jpg"]