[{"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-18":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},1581139,2045,"Chapter 18 : A Night of Chaos","immortal-cultivation-begins-with-drawing-talisma-chapter-18",18,"\u003Cp>Chapter 18: A Night of Chaos\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below the bustling marketplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every day numerous merchant guilds arrived, and this group of traveling merchants—Shen Lie and Lu Qingqing—did not attract notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, there were countless cultivators hoping to strike it rich amid the lively market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just three short days, Shen Lie and Lu Qingqing had selected a location, exchanged spirit stones, and opened their shop—very quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment, with the market so prosperous, wasting even a single day meant missing out on earning spiritual stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using their identities as inner‑door disciples of Lihuo Palace, the shop opened at an even faster pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Lin, Brother Li, we really owe you a lot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Shen, it’s not my merit—it was the clan who sent me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Erniu’s face flushed slightly; his own clanmates would know his business. That shopping list was merely the Zhou Family using his hands to carry out the deed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, seeing this scene, Lin Chang’an fell into silent thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was understandable that the Zhou Family wanted to befriend Yun Yao—in good times it was easy, but in hard times, help was rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Yun Yao hadn’t yet reached Foundation Establishment, forging ties early would never be a loss. Even if she failed to establish, at least she had befriended an inner‑door disciple of Lihuo Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she did succeed in establishing, then it was a win in any case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But recently, the Zhou Family’s movements seem rather large.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang’an furrowed his brow—he had noticed in the past few days that the Zhou Family was quite aggressive in recruiting cultivators from outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Brother Lin, thank you so much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little junior sister Lu Qingqing smiled, and beside her Li Erniu nodded sincerely:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Brother Lin, as a Talisman Master, you know more people and have more connections than I do.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Junior sister, you flatter me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang’an smiled and waved his hand—whether out of gratitude for Elder Lu’s introduction, or this junior sister’s gift of a book, or personal benefit, he was willing to help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this time, Lin Chang’an had introduced many ordinary talisman masters and some other cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, a shop opened by an inner‑door disciple of Lihuo Palace was far more reliable than some roadside stall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then Lin Chang’an’s expression flickered with hesitation—a scene that happened to be noticed by Lu Qingqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Brother Lin, could it be that something is troubling you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Lie and Erniu chuckled and pretended not to have noticed, preparing to evade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Lin Chang’an gently shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s nothing much—just recently the marketplace has become a melting pot of dragons and snakes. I’m not sure about some illicit talismans and pills…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he did not say it outright, Lin Chang’an’s meaning was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Brother Lin need not worry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Lu Qingqing did not seem surprised; instead, she showed delight, nodded, and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As long as the quality is fine, I doubt anyone dares stir trouble under the name of Lihuo Palace.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little junior sister Lu Qingqing was impressive—beneath her gentle words every phrase revealed the backing she had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Yun Yao was an inner‑door disciple; founding a guild had certainly been reported through proper channels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sect backing them, many problems could be avoided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then that’s good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang’an nodded gently—among the cultivators many committed crimes, fled enemies, or had rotten character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people, neither high nor low, could not be accepted by sect‑backed families, and dared not show their faces openly—they could only hide in the marketplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had wandered in these markets for twenty years; although he didn’t know many late‑Qi Refinement cultivators, he was well acquainted with off‑beat cultivators of various sorts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thanks to you again, Big Brother Lin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Lie and Lu Qingqing smiled broadly and discussed the bottom price with Lin Chang’an.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Between people, relationships and favors allow for longer cooperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang’an nodded in agreement, secretly calculating—if his talismans were temporarily sold in small amounts through Shen Lie’s channel, it would be relatively safer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for long‑term plans, he really needed to quickly learn another first‑rank middle‑grade talisman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, always producing only so many first‑rank middle‑grade Golden Light Talismans in high quantity would sooner or later raise suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Lin, do you think this time the Little County Princess can achieve Foundation Establishment?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way back, Li Erniu couldn’t help but ask curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang’an shook his head and sighed deeply:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Erniu, even competition among Lihuo Palace inner‑door disciples is so fierce; imagine how difficult it is for ordinary cultivators like us to seek Foundation Establishment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Li Erniu shook his head vaguely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Luckily, we’re only at Qi Refining Stage Four, so we don’t have to worry about so much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Li Erniu’s optimistic tone, Lin Chang’an quietly smiled and looked up at the bustling marketplace, his eyes filled with complex emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How many more people had come for Foundation Establishment pills this time, and how many would succeed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had not awakened his golden finger, he probably wouldn’t dare to hope for Foundation Establishment himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The calm before pioneering in Qingzhu Mountain Marketplace was suddenly shattered one night ten days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang’an, who had been cultivating inside his room, was abruptly awakened by a roaring sound coming from the marketplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How is that possible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That familiar sound made Lin Chang’an’s face change drastically—it was the sound of the marketplace’s protective array formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time it rang was fifteen years ago during a beast tide—he still remembered it vividly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly drew the low‑grade artifact Green Bamboo Sword from his storage pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he stepped out, he saw the array’s protective barrier flashing in the night sky above the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Brother Lin, what’s happening!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neighbour Li Erniu hurried over with his family, fearfully trailing behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Someone is attacking the marketplace! Erniu, hide quickly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang’an was shocked—at this moment, the most dangerous threat wasn’t the attackers from outside, but the people within the marketplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the night sky, the flashing lights of the array above the marketplace illuminated everything as Li Erniu’s terrified pupils recalled the scene from fifteen years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the entire market boiled over into chaos, becoming extremely noisy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the protective barrier could fully activate, a blood‑covered cultivator rushed in, shouting:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s a beast attack! The demon‑beasts from the Yunwu Mountains have broken out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the market, pack after pack of demon‑beasts charged towards it, driven by howls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, at the Wang Family’s estate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ancestral Elder, these beasts have finally come.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wang Family’s Chief Elder couldn’t help but laugh loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The marketplace’s grand array is activated—this time I want to see how many mid‑grade spirit stones the Zhou Family can spare to maintain the array.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two second‑rank demon‑beast cubs used earlier were just bait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beast attack on the market isn’t unusual, but if the array failed, that would be serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both the Wang Family and Zhou Family were sect‑affiliated under Lihuo Palace and responsible for maintaining market stability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Qingzhu Mountain Marketplace, the Wang Family and Zhou Family, positioned east and west, each managed part of the grand array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This level of array consumed mid‑grade spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And mid‑grade spirit stones are precious to Foundation Establishment cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Beast‑Controlling Zhou Family struck the bronze bell, and countless cultivators’ spirit beasts roared in agitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Guard the marketplace’s grand array.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Beast‑Controlling Zhou Family’s head ancestor, face filled with fury, finally realized the Wang Family’s treacherous scheme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were ruthless—it was cutting off the source at its roots!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Summon all Zhou Family cultivators to prepare for defense!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, some mysterious cultivators who had infiltrated the marketplace exchanged perplexed glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s going on? We haven’t started our action yet, so why is the market already in chaos?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their leader glared at the turmoil and revealed a feral grin:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anyway, our Shensword Sect will launch war on Lihuo Palace sooner or later—this is a god‑sent opportunity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yue Kingdom had three major sects—Shensword Sect, Lihuo Palace, and Xuanyin Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Shensword Sect was the strongest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, cultivators hidden within the market didn’t need the Shensword Sect to stir trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grand array had only just been activated, yet the market itself was already in disarray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All over, cultivators wore faces of excitement, restlessness, and many twisted in rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looted and plundered—shops were smashed, and cultivators fought each other in naked greed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone shouted “Foundation Establishment pills!” and countless cultivators’ eyes turned red.\u003C\u002Fp>",1426,"2026-06-06T08:45:32.624Z",1,"novelbin.me","07b49ba89031f49f3abea0c6a35a8e68d3fb510f573f4d0f61cf39a922592333","immortal-cultivation-begins-with-drawing-talisma-chapter-19","immortal-cultivation-begins-with-drawing-talisma-chapter-17",242,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimmortal-cultivation-begins-with-drawing-talisma-cover.jpg"]