[{"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-8":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},1581129,2045,"Chapter 8 : Drifting Cultivators Don’t Follow the Rules","immortal-cultivation-begins-with-drawing-talisma-chapter-8",8,"\u003Cp>Chapter 8: Drifting Cultivators Don’t Follow the Rules\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On both sides of the dim gray street, drifting cultivators from elsewhere were discreetly sizing up the figures emerging from the black market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Lin Chang’an stepped out of the marketplace, immersed in the joy of his future, he immediately sensed someone targeting him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a cultivator walking quickly with his head lowered brushed past him, and in that instant, a hand reached skillfully into his robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pa!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wrist was abruptly seized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lin Chang’an's fierce expression, the figure’s face turned panicked as he quickly forced a smile and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fellow Daoist, forgive my poor eyesight, I sincerely apologize…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as he spoke, his other hand simultaneously reached for the sword at Lin Chang’an’s waist with practiced ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, two figures nearby cast fierce glances toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Repeat offenders!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a gang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had a clear division of roles—one to control the weapon, so the other two could strike!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Puchi!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of green light shot out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As blood splattered, the young man’s face still wore a frozen apologetic smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand was still gripping the sword awkwardly, but his mouth had already been pierced by the Green Bamboo Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killed in one strike!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man hadn’t even reacted before dying—how could someone strike so ruthlessly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Green Bamboo Sword! Mana released externally! Damn it, he’s a mid-stage Qi Refining old ghost! Retreat!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other two figures panicked at the sight of the released mana shield, terrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they were given no time to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Green Bamboo Sword swept cleanly and swiftly, blood spraying everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two pairs of shocked eyes had already lost their vitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even at the moment of death, they wondered—how could this happen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had been cautious, targeting only penniless cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet today, they had really stumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mid-stage Qi Refining old ghost pretending to be a second-level rookie—local cultivators were too insidious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What fun was there in baiting poor bastards like them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It all happened in a flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the surprise attack executed with expert technique, to Lin Chang’an’s counter-kill while activating his mana shield—it all took place in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too fast!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mid-stage Qi Refining!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the instant counterattack caused the shadows lurking around the alley, who had intended to scavenge or watch the commotion, to widen their eyes in shock and flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Releasing mana to form a shield—that was the hallmark of a mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ptui! Disrespectful drifting cultivators.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the shadows scatter in fear, Lin Chang’an snorted coldly with a fierce, brutish look, thoroughly presenting the image of a powerful mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, as a gust of wind blew by, Lin Chang’an's retreating figure was no slower than theirs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the gray skies, the street was left with only three gradually chilling corpses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of this was far too common in the cultivation world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before sunrise, the corpses were already taken away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, even the bodies of cultivators had value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After winding through the marketplace, Lin Chang’an returned home before dawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first thing he did was paste High-Quality Golden Light Talismans on the door and windows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ptui, just three drifting cultivators and they dared act recklessly. Penniless fools.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the pitiful harvest of just over twenty Spirit Crystals, Lin Chang’an was full of disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One at the third level of Qi Refining, and two at the second level—he couldn’t decide whether to call them fearless calves or simply stupid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that kind of strength, even without encountering him, trouble would have found them eventually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t that he was xenophobic, but he truly loathed cultivators who broke the rules and disturbed the peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the black market had its own rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And those who broke them—well, it was always the weakest cultivators who suffered first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having lived in the cultivation world for twenty years, Lin Chang’an had long become a seasoned veteran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was used to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back home, he immediately removed the clothes he’d used to mask his scent and returned to his true appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the Spirit Crystals in his storage pouch from tonight, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though a bit risky, it had all been worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the low-grade Swift Talismans he sold weren’t even worth a glance from mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators—only desperate low-level drifting cultivators would scramble for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who the hell in mid-stage Qi Refining would bother with such things?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But they did have some sense—they even recognized the Green Bamboo Sword.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twenty years ago, when this new marketplace first opened for pioneering, the Lihuo Palace had handed out hundreds of low-grade artifacts—Green Bamboo Swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So upon seeing the green glow, the attackers fled in fear, assuming they’d encountered an old ghost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, only someone who had obtained that artifact twenty years ago…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And coupled with Lin Chang’an’s attire, ruthlessness, and mid-stage Qi Refining cultivation, anyone would have assumed he was a veteran who dared walk the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, seeing his room’s door and windows guarded with High-Quality Golden Light Talismans, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who would’ve thought I’d someday worry about drawing too many talismans.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Extravagant! Far too extravagant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These could’ve been traded for Spirit Stones, yet now they sat cold and unused in a pouch—or were stuck to doors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, he truly understood the pain of being alive yet unable to openly trade talismans for Spirit Stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Until I have a safer channel for the black market, I’ll have to stick with low-grade Swift Talismans for now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the sake of safety, Lin Chang’an sighed in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could’ve earned Spirit Stones by selling High-Quality Golden Light Talismans, but instead, he had to downgrade and earn Spirit Crystals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After advancing to the fourth level of Qi Refining, Lin Chang’an became even more motivated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He resumed the life others found monotonous—but which he found endlessly satisfying—of cultivating, drawing talismans, eating demon-beast meat, and sleeping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out on the street—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who is that, stewing demon-beast meat this early in the morning? Aren’t they afraid of internal fire?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cultivator who had just stepped out caught a whiff of the meat aroma and immediately turned sour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t that cultivators couldn’t afford meat—but demon-beast meat did cost Spirit Crystals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you really wanted meat, there were plenty of ordinary beasts outside the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shh, keep your voice down. That aroma’s coming from Talisman Master Lin’s place.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s actually Talisman Master Lin!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged cultivator was first shocked, then his face filled with envy, and soon, a sour tone followed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They say untalented Talisman Masters aren’t even worth a dog, but once one gets the hang of it, they earn Spirit Crystals faster than us desperate types.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Spirit Crystals? You must be joking. High-quality talismans go for one Spirit Stone each!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Once Talisman Master Lin gains more proficiency and learns mid-grade first-rank talismans, they’ll start at three Spirit Stones apiece.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the street, two cultivators spoke enviously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, nearly every cultivator tried drawing talismans, but those who could produce high-quality ones were one in a thousand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That day—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Erniu came to visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Lin, in a few days we should go to the Qingshui Bay marketplace. The Little County Princess invited us to pay respects to Elder Lu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To honor Elder Lu…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang’an was flooded with emotions, which eventually became a long sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Lu was the Immortal Master who had introduced them to the cultivation world twenty years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though neither of them had passed the entrance examination, Elder Lu had helped guide their path forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sadly, he had passed away recently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had handled the funeral together, leaving only a junior sister behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, the four of them had included the Little County Princess, who couldn’t attend due to a sect mission.\u003C\u002Fp>",1316,"2026-06-06T08:45:32.624Z",1,"novelbin.me","d47881b1d4753efd6479fa3c499f126f354d78913a3c129dc9ec8210e75c6f3f","immortal-cultivation-begins-with-drawing-talisma-chapter-9","immortal-cultivation-begins-with-drawing-talisma-chapter-7",242,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimmortal-cultivation-begins-with-drawing-talisma-cover.jpg"]