[{"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-17":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1024213,1333,"Chapter 17: Rainmaking Ritual","longevity-my-talents-are-a-bit-abundant-chapter-17",17,"\u003Cp>The mystery was quickly solved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Guardian Immortal Master walked out briskly to welcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Talisman Master Shen, your visit brings radiance to my humble abode! I am Ding Mingyan, a guardian cultivator of Hongcheng County, and I have met with Talisman Master Shen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan’s Divine Sense subtly swept over Ding Mingyan, discovering that he had only reached the second level of Qi Cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Talisman Master Shen Xuan, greetings Fellow Daoist Ding. This is my wife, Ding Yuyao, and my father-in-law, Ding Yifan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah! Mr. Ding, how could you have such a remarkable son-in-law and not mention it sooner!\" Ding Mingyan immediately changed his expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ve been acquaintances for over a decade, how could you hide this from me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan smiled and said, \"Do not blame my father-in-law, Fellow Daoist Ding. My wife and I only returned for our first visit yesterday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed. In the mortal world, amidst the dust of the mundane, it’s unfavorable for cultivation, and Talisman Master Shen cannot easily descend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once inside the daoist temple, Ding Mingyan had someone bring excellent tea to entertain Shen Xuan and others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The drought in Hongcheng County, spellcasting for rain, was originally the responsibility of us guardian cultivators.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, the county magistrate of Hongcheng is truly repugnant, offering only a hundred taels of gold to brush me off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In three days, officials from Songjiang Prefecture will come to inspect the autumn harvest in Hongcheng County.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I had initially planned to wait for the county magistrate to be held accountable before casting spells for rain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But since Talisman Master Shen is here, I will set up an altar to cast spells for rain tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something that seemed insurmountable in Ding Yifan’s eyes, Shen Xuan hadn’t even spoken, and Ding Mingyan had already willingly agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks to Fellow Daoist Ding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan handed over a premium Breath Concealment Talisman and a premium Invisibility Talisman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valued at two Spirit Stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Mingyan’s eyes lit up, and he hurriedly accepted them with both hands, but he said, \"Talisman Master Shen, you’re too polite. Such a trivial matter is not worth mentioning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After returning, Hongcheng County posted a notice, declaring that the Guardian Immortal Master would set up an altar to perform rituals for rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Mingyan set up an altar at the mountaintop and cast spells, while Shen Xuan observed from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just one glance, Shen Xuan recognized that Ding Mingyan was using the Cloud Rain Technique, commonly employed by water cultivators in the Cultivation Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, water cultivators use it to gather spiritual rain to cultivate spirit plants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ding Mingyan only used it to accumulate ordinary clouds and transform them into falling rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rainwater without Spiritual Qi naturally lacked the Power of Vitality usually contained in water magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan watched for a while, and after half an hour of casting spells, Ding Mingyan managed to bring about five millimeters of rainwater, exhausting his Spiritual Power and leaving him panting heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist Li, let me give it a try!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan had also learned the Cloud Rain Technique, though seldom used.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt an itch to try.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Mingyan quickly stepped aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan stood at the altar, recalling the spell formula for the Cloud Rain Technique in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered that back then, it would bring spiritual rain over a radius of ten zhang, nourishing the spirit fields to increase the yield of Spirit Rice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the Spiritual Power within him was at least ten times what it was back then!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he had acquired the Water Control Talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cloud Rain Technique had improved from entry level to proficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan operated the Divine Hidden Sea Technique, and the abundant Spiritual Power in his body suddenly erupted, with the Five Elements revolving, surging like a vast ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talent: Mastery of Water Control (3\u002F400)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cloud Rain Technique: Proficient (28\u002F200)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the Mysterious Jade Talisman, ancient golden characters flickered and changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan formulated the spell, and the sky abruptly changed color, thick dark clouds descended, layered upon each other, magnitudes greater than what Ding Mingyan had conjured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thunderous crash streaked across.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky seemed to tear open, fierce winds arose, and torrential rains poured down like waterfalls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Mingyan was instantly paralyzed with astonishment, taking a long time to recover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this a Talisman Master?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same Cloud Rain Technique, why did it possess such immense momentum in Talisman Master Shen’s hands!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The coverage area was dozens of times his own!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Encompassing the entire town of Hongcheng County.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After half an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Mingyan seemed to think of something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Talisman Master Shen, enough! The rainwater is sufficient! Please stop gathering the clouds, or else the drought will become a flood, and that would be even more troublesome!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan seemed slightly unfulfilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now, during the spellcasting, he felt the Water Control Technique improve slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talent: Mastery of Water Control (6\u002F400)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After advancing to the mastery stage, the proficiency of the Water Control Talent improved very slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was jubilation throughout Hongcheng County.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavy rain lasted for a day and a night, bringing two inches of rain, more than sufficient to relieve the drought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Yifan and his wife looked at the invitation cards before them, feeling as if everything was a dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The owners of these invitation cards were all wealthy or noble, the true power holders of Hongcheng County.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the previously gravely ill county magistrate suddenly recovered and personally visited to apologize to Ding Yifan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the county magistrate left, the commissioner from Songjiang Prefecture personally came to visit, expressing concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came the appointment letter for the County Magistrate of Hongcheng County.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing that Talisman Master Shen and his wife had returned to Cyan Dragon Bay, the commissioner expressed great regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If your noble son-in-law should return, please inform this official, Mr. Ding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I shall comply, your honor!\" Ding Yifan replied respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew in his heart that everything they reaped today was because of a good daughter and a good son-in-law!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After casting spells for rain on the mountaintop of the daoist temple, Shen Xuan stayed with the Ding Family for two days, then set off back with Ding Yuyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this time, Ding Yuyao was overwhelmed by her brother, sister-in-law, elder sister, brother-in-law, and a large group of nephews and nieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the guise of maintaining relationships, they explicitly and implicitly sought spiritual elixirs, talismans, Spirit Stones, and so on from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were rumors that Ding Yuyao had a fortunate life, marrying an Immortal Master with impressive powers, who was immortal and ever-young, possessing countless spiritual elixirs and talismans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The initial family affection slowly changed in the face of constant demands from relatives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After staying too long in the secular mortal world, even breathing felt unrelaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skin seemed to lose its delicate smoothness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, after some contemplation, Ding Yuyao decisively decided to return early to Cyan Dragon Bay Market with her husband.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This visit to see her parents and siblings had also resolved a personal matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Yuyao no longer yearned for life in Hongcheng County.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Cyan Dragon Bay Market, there was no Spiritual Qi to nourish, no delicious Spirit Rice or Demon Beast Meat here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, aging was exceptionally rapid!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hoped to live with her husband in Cyan Dragon Bay Market, in harmony and growing old together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Talisman Master Shen!\" Receiving a Spirit Stone, the coachman Old Liu thanked profusely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Talisman Master Shen needs to go out, just instruct me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright. I will look for you next time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan was quite satisfied with Old Liu’s service.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t talkative, was familiar with the human and geographical landscapes of the secular mortal world, making for a good guide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he entered the house, Zhao Chunsheng hurriedly came by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Talisman Master Shen, do you still have any of the premium Rejuvenation Talismans from last time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have some, but not much left.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don’t you make more?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just returned from visiting with my wife.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh! Talisman Master Shen, your premium Rejuvenation Talismans have gone up in price!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turned out that Zhao Chunsheng had taken some of the premium Rejuvenation Talismans to sell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some Demon Hunters, upon being injured during the hunt for Demon Beasts and using Shen Xuan’s premium Rejuvenation Talisman, found the effects surprisingly good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They approached Zhao Chunsheng, requesting to purchase this special water magic premium Rejuvenation Talisman by name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Previously, they had been using wood magic Rejuvenation Talismans. It was only for my sake that they bought some of these water magic Rejuvenation Talismans, but unexpectedly, they worked so well!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Chunsheng rubbed his hands together, as if seeing the sparkling Spirit Stones beckoning him.\u003C\u002Fp>",1471,"2026-06-03T09:12:56.907Z","2026-06-03T09:12:58.281Z",1,"novelbin.me","43f70dd59eafcc13eccd44d31461cb4b95016243e00f977bf393de50adad79d5","longevity-my-talents-are-a-bit-abundant-chapter-18","longevity-my-talents-are-a-bit-abundant-chapter-16",685,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flongevity-my-talents-are-a-bit-abundant-cover.jpg"]