[{"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-235":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},1581206,2045,"Chapter 235 : Seeking Xuanyin Pavilion’s Alchemy Services","immortal-cultivation-begins-with-drawing-talisma-chapter-235",235,"\u003Cp>Chapter 235: Seeking Xuanyin Pavilion’s Alchemy Services\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Fatty Lei’s shop within Azure Wave Island’s marketplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, since everyone’s here, I’ll go first and break the ice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a jolly smile, Fatty Lei patted his bulging white belly. A flicker of spiritual light revealed a rare spiritual wood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quasi–third-rank spiritual wood. If any Fellow Daoist fancies it, feel free to make an offer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still smiling, Fatty Lei made his opening move. Among the five people present, Lin Changan quietly observed the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His goal this time was solely the Celestial Crystal Flower—nothing else mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With only five people and limited items to trade, it didn’t take long for Lin Changan’s turn to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Changan rasped, \"I heard a certain Fellow Daoist possesses the Celestial Crystal Flower. This humble one, Ge, seeks it to plan for a junior’s future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he spoke, the others’ expressions shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Celestial Crystal Flower was the primary ingredient for refining Crystal Condensing Pills, and always in demand but rarely available.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fatty Lei, the host of this exchange, fanned himself with a folding fan and teased with a grin:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist Ge is truly blessed, unlike the rest of us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he turned to a ferocious-looking False Core Cultivator with the surname Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist Yu, didn’t you always want to fetch a good price for your Celestial Crystal Flower?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fierce-looking Yu raised a brow and summoned a jade box with a wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Celestial Crystal Flower came to me by chance. You know as well as I do—it’s priceless. For someone like me, who has no juniors, it’s just something I can trade for spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for a Fellow Daoist with juniors, its value is beyond measure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their staged exchange made Lin Changan sneer inwardly. He had seen through it—Fatty Lei was clearly in cahoots with Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A typical black-market scam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again, in such places, no one was forcing you—it was always mutual consent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though the Celestial Crystal Flower is rare, I once saw it auctioned for just over forty thousand mid-grade spirit stones at the Five Dragon Island Auction. How much do you want for it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the price is too high, I’m merely a drifting cultivator with shallow resources and will have to give it up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Changan’s expression remained calm. Though he needed the flower, he wasn’t going to be a sucker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fatty Lei chuckled without the slightest embarrassment—this was the black market, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining three False Core Cultivators exchanged glances and promptly excused themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had already traded what they needed. The Celestial Crystal Flower didn’t concern them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist, I risked life and limb for this. It’s for trade only—not for sale!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fierce-looking Fellow Daoist Yu shook his head in refusal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, after some bargaining, Lin Changan obtained the flower by offering a third-rank early-stage Sinister Spirit Beast King’s demon core and over twenty thousand mid-grade spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A typical early-stage third-rank demon core of the five elements cost about fifty thousand mid-grade spirit stones, comparable to common Core Formation spirit items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was a Yin-attribute demon core, which fetched a slightly higher price among peers of the same rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Lin Changan took out the third-rank Sinister Spirit Demon Core, a flash of greed crossed Yu’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the transaction, Lin Changan put on a bamboo hat and left the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, Fellow Daoist Yu stared at the demon core in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A False Core Cultivator possessing a Sinister Spirit Demon Core… he must be cultivating a fire-attribute technique. Only then could he have hunted such a beast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist Lei, do you have any intel on this person?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Greedy yet cautious, Yu turned to Fatty Lei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fanning himself, Fatty Lei grinned and raised five fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That damned spirit-stone-greedy Fatty Lei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu cursed inwardly but still handed over some spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist Yu is generous. That Fellow Daoist Ge first appeared six years ago. He seems to be preparing Core Formation spirit items for a junior. Otherwise, who’d risk hunting a Sinister Spirit Beast King?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he’s after Blackwater Liquid. Based on limited intel, his strength is not low. He should be cultivating a fire-type technique...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For five hundred mid-grade spirit stones, Yu got only this crude piece of information. His face turned green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But based on the intel, didn’t that Fellow Daoist Ge not only have materials for the Crystal Condensing Pill but also Blackwater Liquid?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist Lei, want to come along? We’ll split it fifty-fifty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu was clearly trying to rope Fatty Lei into his plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Fatty Lei immediately declined, smiling with squinted eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m no good at fighting and killing. I just trade in information and shady treasures. I’ll sit this one out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, seeing as you’ve supported my shop for decades, allow me to offer a word of advice—those who walk by the river often get their shoes wet. Be careful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this subtle warning, Yu fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he understood the saying. But did he have a choice?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a False Core Cultivator, he dreamt of forming a true core and achieving the Dao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a cupped-fist salute, Yu took his leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching him go, Fatty Lei shook his head and muttered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still unwilling to give up... but how easy is it to reforge one’s core? What’s so bad about being a False Core Cultivator?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, Fatty Lei pulled out a piece of demon-beast meat from his storage pouch and started gnawing on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the marketplace, Lin Changan furrowed his brow—he could clearly sense someone tailing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, a False Core Cultivator’s escape light was indeed faster than his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist Ge, what a coincidence meeting you again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two escape lights flashed behind him. One belonged to the fierce-looking Yu from before, now smiling like an old friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the marketplace, Yu had thought it over and, out of caution, brought along another cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One against two—surely there’d be no mishap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re the one who traded for Fellow Daoist Yu’s Celestial Crystal Flower earlier!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This pale-faced scholar of a False Core Cultivator wore a look of displeasure the moment they met. Beside him, the ferocious-looking Yu hurriedly explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Misunderstanding! This is all a misunderstanding. My friend here only came rushing to find you after hearing about it...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them, echoing each other in harmony, pretended to regret the earlier trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Lin Changan couldn’t help but sneer inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fellow Daoists, surely you jest. Marketplace trades are clear-cut—money and goods exchanged. Don’t tell me you two just entered the world of cultivation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You!” The pale-faced scholar’s face flushed. At Lin Changan’s words, his expression darkened as he said coldly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fellow Daoist, there are two of us, and only one of you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The implication was a threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the start, these two had been cautious types, trying to probe Lin Changan’s strength with this performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fellow Daoist, it’s best not to speak in threats.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the pair, Lin Changan remained unflinching. His calm tone rang out, and without changing his expression, the Spirit Beast Pouch at his waist emitted the aura of a Golden Core Cultivator from the Wind-Chirp Bird.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, both men clearly sensed it, and their expressions changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Misunderstanding! Fellow Daoist, it’s all a misunderstanding!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fellow Daoist Yu quickly changed his expression and pulled at his companion, smiling awkwardly in explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when the two transformed into escape lights and departed did Lin Changan reveal a calm smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All cultivators who’ve lived over a century know—being a robber cultivator takes skill. They were probing from the start. If I had shown weakness, I would’ve been bullied.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To fight a False Core Cultivator—unless necessary—he would rather not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, defeating and killing are two different things. Even though he and the Wind-Chirp Bird made a strong team now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had to kill both False Core Cultivators, it would still be difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the older a cultivator lives, the more cautious they become. No hothead would just charge to the death without cause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only if there were unavoidable reasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides, I have everything prepared now. No need to stir up unnecessary trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Changing his appearance, Lin Changan resumed the form of a late Foundation Establishment Cultivator and headed toward Five Dragon Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His preparations for the Core Formation spirit items were nearly complete. Once back, he would find a place to refine the Crystal Condensing Pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And look for a spirit vessel heading to Sea Abyss City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far away, the two men who had fled returned to the marketplace, cursing loudly along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it, he was secretly hiding a Golden Core Cultivator!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly! Thank goodness we were cautious, or we would’ve made a huge mistake.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fierce-looking Yu was patting his chest, still shaken. He had been careless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had they turned hostile, things would not have ended well for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, clearly that person didn’t want to fight either.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five Dragon Sea Region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon his return, Lin Changan could already feel a change from before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was merchant ships or demon-hunting boats on the sea, all carried a murderous atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To refine Crystal Condensing Pills, the better the pill furnace, the higher the quality. Among all of Five Dragon Island, only a few powers possess third-rank pill furnaces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And according to Alchemist Jiang’s alchemy insights, it’s best to have a location with earthfire to increase pill success rate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This reminded Lin Changan of Xuanyin Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other forces were either unfamiliar or too powerful—if he went and couldn’t leave, it’d be troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But Xuanyin Pavilion only has two Core Formation Cultivators, and I heard their Elder is nearing the end of his lifespan. No reason he’d dare provoke trouble at this time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After much consideration, Lin Changan chose to approach Xuanyin Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like that identity as Fellow Daoist He, the False Core Cultivator who helped a spirit pet form a core at Xuanyin Pavilion, will need to make a reappearance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smiling at the thought, Lin Changan concealed his aura and transformed back into that old persona.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five Dragon Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning again, the island no longer held its former glory—chaos had plagued the surrounding sea region in recent years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Changan skillfully made his way to Xuanyin Pavilion’s Many Treasures Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young friend, I wish to borrow your Pavilion’s third-rank pill furnace and Earthfire Chamber.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exuding the aura of a False Core expert, Lin Changan’s demeanor earned the utmost respect from the shopkeeper, who served spirit tea without the slightest displeasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While admiring the graceful dances of Xuanyin Pavilion’s charming female disciples and listening to ethereal melodies, Fairy of Rainbow Skirt arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fellow Daoist He, I didn’t expect we’d meet again after our last farewell.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that only Fairy of Rainbow Skirt had come, Lin Changan nodded inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Core Formation Cultivator gathering on Five Dragon Island twenty years ago, he had sensed that this Elder’s lifespan was running short.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a Golden Core Cultivator couldn’t escape birth, aging, sickness, and death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fairy of Rainbow Skirt, I came this time to borrow your Pavilion’s third-rank pill furnace and Earthfire Chamber. And please, this time, don’t let word slip like before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The implication was clear—last time, Xuanyin Pavilion’s leak had led to him being targeted by the Li-surnamed cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fairy of Rainbow Skirt gave an apologetic smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My sincerest apologies. But rest assured, this time is different. The Long Clan on Five Dragon Island is embroiled in its own troubles—they have no time to spy on others.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But, Fellow Daoist, wishing to borrow the pill furnace and Earthfire Chamber... could it be that you’re a third-rank alchemist?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fairy of Rainbow Skirt’s eyes sparkled. If they could recruit a third-rank alchemist, it would be a tremendous boon for Xuanyin Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, Lin Changan wouldn’t admit it. He sighed and waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wish. Unfortunately, I’ve been stuck at Second-rank High-grade Alchemist for many years. I recently acquired a pill formula and wish to glimpse the path to third-rank alchemy…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fairy of Rainbow Skirt nodded lightly with a smile, believing only about thirty percent of his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You should know, our Pavilion’s Chief Elder is a third-rank alchemist. If you’re willing to become a worshipped elder of Xuanyin Pavilion, we’re prepared to offer the third-rank alchemy inheritance with both hands.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had to be said—her offer was tempting. But Lin Changan knew better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His False Core Cultivation was fake. If exposed, it would all be over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t refuse outright, but instead hesitated, showing some reluctance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fairy of Rainbow Skirt, clearly aware of the reason, gently said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know what worries you—it’s the Long Clan. But Xuanyin Pavilion has connections. Even the Long Clan doesn’t dare openly act on Five Dragon Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, the Long Clan is on shaky ground. Rumors say the Island Lord is attempting to form a Nascent Soul—but such a breakthrough is no easy feat!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mentioning the Nascent Soul, she scoffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nascent Soul Cultivators were already among the elite across the Sea of Ten Thousand Demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fellow Daoist, let me consider a few more days. This matter is no small thing, and I truly don’t wish to be dragged into struggles between major powers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a bitter smile, Lin Changan cupped his hands in salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the two sat to enjoy tea and discuss the Dao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the process, Lin Changan picked up plenty of useful information—like how the Long Clan’s tyrannical ways had stirred Bihai Palace’s discontent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which explained why Xuanyin Pavilion now acted with such confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who would’ve thought the weakest of Yue Kingdom’s three major sects—Xuanyin Pavilion—would fare the best today?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Changan nodded to himself. Clearly, Fairy of Rainbow Skirt had intended to let some of this slip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like how Xuanyin Pavilion had now aligned itself with Bihai Palace—backed by them as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fellow Daoist, to avoid complications, I’ll return in two months.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, Lin Changan smiled and cupped his hands. He had also discerned that while Xuanyin Pavilion was decent, it lacked high-level combat power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why they’d been relentlessly recruiting cultivators for years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, few had joined. After all, the Long Clan still loomed over Five Dragon Island.\u003C\u002Fp>",2379,"2026-06-06T08:45:32.907Z",1,"novelbin.me","31d95578a46d8c65141d7a207fe8b2a9809314a524b886c2c056195958f7861a","immortal-cultivation-begins-with-drawing-talisma-chapter-236","immortal-cultivation-begins-with-drawing-talisma-chapter-234",242,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimmortal-cultivation-begins-with-drawing-talisma-cover.jpg"]