[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-longevity-my-talents-are-a-bit-abundant":3,"chapter-longevity-my-talents-are-a-bit-abundant-longevity-my-talents-are-a-bit-abundant-chapter-1":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant",{"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":16,"volume":12,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1024197,1333,"Chapter 1: Marrying at 60","longevity-my-talents-are-a-bit-abundant-chapter-1",1,"\u003Cp>\"Shen Xuan, inferior spirit root!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold voice whispered in his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a dream, Shen Xuan stood on a sheer cliff, stepping into the void, suddenly waking up in fright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room was dim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan cast a Daoist spell and lit up the night lamp hanging on the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Time flies fast, in the blink of an eye, more than forty years have passed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting out of bed, he listened to the sound of rain pouring outside, as if it were beating deep into his divine soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an old room, listening to rain alone, youth was long gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The joys and sorrows of the mortal world, he’d seen it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan gazed at the dark night outside and sighed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than forty years ago, he and six classmates, led by Master Yan, youthful and spirited, participated in the entry test of the Cyan Cloud Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The result was brutal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The highest of the five elements spirit root was the Water Spirit Root with a spiritual energy sensitivity of only 8 points, an undeniable inferior spirit root!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention joining the sect, even wanting to be a servant, they wouldn’t take him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no choice, under Master Yan’s recommendation, Shen Xuan came alone to Cyan Dragon Bay Market, living cautiously, as if walking on thin ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, at sixty, his cultivation realm still remained at the Qi Cultivation Third Layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His spirit root talent was too poor; Qi Cultivation Third Layer was the limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, through diligent practice, he learned to make Breath Concealment Talismans and Invisibility Talismans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were only low-grade talismans, but his success rate exceeded thirty percent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relying on his talisman making skill, Shen Xuan survived with difficulty in the Cyan Dragon Bay Market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike those loose cultivators with no skills, crammed in the shantytown on the outskirts of the market, struggling for basic needs and surviving by hunting demon beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Living knife-edge lives, never knowing what tomorrow holds, the suffering was indescribable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a plain and unimpressive transmigrator, Shen Xuan did his best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avoiding all drinking, whoring, gambling; spending twelve hours a day, except for eating and sleeping, devoted entirely to cultivation and talisman making.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with such effort, he could only afford a dingy place on the outskirts of the market, eating two bowls of spirit rice mixed with regular rice each day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasionally buying some low-grade demon beast meat to spice up life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, the rain poured heavily, the night wind was chilling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan stared blankly at the serpentine flashes of blue lightning across the sky, contemplating secretly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sixty years wasted, seeing all the world’s flowers, enjoying all the years, it’s time to accept fate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A transmigrator from a small town, always believing that hard work is rewarded by the Heavenly Dao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even having an inferior spirit root, he persisted in his diligent cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, there are many legends in the cultivation realm of those with inferior spirit roots achieving greatness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that he could transmigrate to this immortal martial world was luck indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his youth, he possessed exceptional learning and natural talent, overcoming challenges to enter the White Deer Academy as Master Yan’s direct disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All seven direct disciples were people of great fortune, endowed with spirit roots, introducing Qi into their bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a dream for sixty years, half a life has been wasted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Inferior spirit root, ultimately can’t break through the early stage of Qi cultivation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite such discipline and self-restraint, limited by spirit root talent, he saw no hope on the path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan finally understood, fully relaxing his mind and fell back into sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rain stopped and the sky cleared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan took the talismans he had prepared and walked into the Ding family’s store along the main street of the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, Fellow Daoist Shen, you are here so early!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The familiar shopkeeper Ding greeted with a smiling face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten Breath Concealment Talismans, ten Invisibility Talismans, help me exchange for four spirit stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he finished speaking, the shopkeeper Ding asked with some surprise: \"Oh, Fellow Daoist Shen, aren’t you exchanging for talisman paper and cinnabar this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I have some stock left, enough to last a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Ding took out four crystal-clear spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan carefully put them into his storage pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a moment, Fellow Daoist Shen, there’s something I need to discuss with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan followed the shopkeeper Ding into the rest room of the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist Shen, you’ve been living in our Ding Family’s Cyan Dragon Bay Market for over forty years, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forty-three years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve never participated in the triennial conscription, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not good at fighting. I have always paid the replacement tax for every conscription.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the Ding family’s regulations, loose cultivators residing in the market are required to pay housing rent and also enlist for conscription.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those unwilling to enlist can opt to pay with spirit stones instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The replacement tax for each conscription is six spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For forty-three years, Shen Xuan had never enlisted for conscription.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, adhering to the way of caution, except for trying to farm when he first arrived, he never left the Cyan Dragon Bay Market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time is different. There’s an order from above; substituting with spirit stones is not allowed. All loose cultivators in the market, when their turn comes, must participate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unless...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan smiled wryly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist Shen, it’s not that I’m saying this. You’re already sixty, still at the Qi Cultivation Third Layer; it’s time to let go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Twelve Spirit Stones are not unaffordable for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Think about it, marrying a Ding Family girl means you won’t have to serve as a servant. You’ll recoup your cost in six years and also get a well-behaved, lovely little beauty who warms your bed. It’s worth it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan said helplessly, \"Alright, Shopkeeper Ding, stop talking, I agree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Recommend someone to me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he counted twelve Spirit Stones from his Storage Pouch and handed them to Shopkeeper Ding, suppressing his heartache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After receiving the Spirit Stones, Shopkeeper Ding’s smile became even brighter: \"Rest assured, we’ve known each other for over forty years, I won’t treat you unfairly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For an ordinary Loose Cultivator, twelve Spirit Stones are no small amount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s the annual rent for a residence in the market’s outskirts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his current circumstances and worth, Ding Family could only recommend non-cultivators to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Shen Xuan decided to take a wife, he wanted to find an ideal partner, not only gentle and kind but also young and beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, someone who could make him impulsive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Ding took out an album with over a hundred young and beautiful non-cultivator women from the Ding Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan flipped through each page.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he selected a charming little lady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was about 165 cm tall, with long legs, a full chest, wide hips, a slim waist, and skin whiter than snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good eye!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Ding gave a thumbs-up and said, \"Her name is Ding Yuyao, her great-grandfather was a cultivator. Although she doesn’t have a Spirit Root, she comes from a family of officials, knowledgeable and courteous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I meet her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course you can, Fellow Daoist Shen, please wait a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Ding hurriedly left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, he brought Ding Yuyao to Shen Xuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan looked her up and down; her figure and appearance were even better than the album.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My name is Ding Yuyao, nice to meet you, Talisman Master Shen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was very pleasant, ethereal and melodious, like the flow of a clear spring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I were to take you as my wife, would you be willing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her delicate cheeks blushed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft voice replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am willing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will send the betrothal gift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan gave Ding Yuyao enough respect; the betrothal gift was valued at six Spirit Stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten days later, Shen Xuan hosted a wedding banquet at his residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guests were just some neighbors and locals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Ding, as the representative of the Ding Family, sent over Talisman Paper worth one Spirit Stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep in the night, embraced like mandarin ducks, the silk quilt turned into a wave of passion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan rode the horse whip, indulging wantonly for a night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being sixty, what of it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a cultivator, he was still vibrant, filled with energy at the right time!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the early hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the tempestuous night, the weary Ding Yuyao fell into sweet dreams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan, however, had no desire to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before his eyes, appeared a Mysterious Jade Talisman, both real and illusory, with Dao Rhyme flowing, majestic and profound! Gradually, several lines of golden, ancient small characters emerged on the Mysterious Jade Talisman, shimmering with a faint glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Talisman Master: Shen Xuan]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lifespan: 60\u002F108]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cultivation Technique: Divine Hidden Sea Technique Skilled (199\u002F200)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Realm: Qi Cultivation Third Layer: 99\u002F100]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Spirit Root: Water 8\u002F100]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Spirit Root: Wood 7\u002F100]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Spirit Root: Fire 6\u002F100]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Spirit Root: Gold 5\u002F100]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Spirit Root: Earth 5\u002F100]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Breath Concealment Talisman: Skilled (199\u002F200)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Invisibility Talisman: Skilled (199\u002F200)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Stealable Talent: None]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Talent: None]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dao Rhymes: None]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cloud Rain Technique: Entry Level (24\u002F100)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Water Shield Technique: Skilled (16\u002F200)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Water Blade Technique: Skilled (18\u002F200)]\u003C\u002Fp>",1546,"2026-06-03T09:12:56.907Z","2026-06-03T09:12:58.281Z","novelbin.me","d5d2201c1806433443afdd93b2a7b5d47b3a5446783c6006fab8525f8e53ff2a","longevity-my-talents-are-a-bit-abundant-chapter-2",null,685,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flongevity-my-talents-are-a-bit-abundant-cover.jpg"]