[{"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-18":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},1024214,1333,"Chapter 18: Sect Bounty","longevity-my-talents-are-a-bit-abundant-chapter-18",18,"\u003Cp>The increase in price for consigned spirit talismans is indeed good news for him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The premium [Rejuvenation Talisman], which originally sold for two spirit stones each, can now be sold for three spirit stones each.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For every spirit talisman sold, Shen Xuan will pay him a fifteen percent commission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is cost-free and risk-free income!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a casual stroll, one can earn a dozen or so spirit stones a month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where in the world can you find such a good deal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan emptied his storage pouch, only revealing seven or eight premium [Rejuvenation Talismans].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left Zhao Chunsheng disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry, Fellow Daoist Zhao. These days, I’ve been in seclusion, focusing on making [Rejuvenation Talismans], earning a wave of spirit stones first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, Shen Xuan planned to invest time and effort into refining [Rejuvenation Talisman], elevating his skills to the mastery stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The application range of [Rejuvenation Talisman] is more extensive than [Water Control Talisman], with no issues concerning shipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he can also make use of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite acquiring the [Self-Healing] talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, enhancing such a talent is cumbersome, merely at the proficient stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If coupled with the [Rejuvenation Talisman], the healing and recovery effects must certainly be better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But, Fellow Daoist Zhao, are those demon hunters reliable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan seemed concerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Zhao Chunsheng is not a talisman master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly selling a large quantity of water-based [Rejuvenation Talisman].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone with the motive can trace back to Shen Xuan through him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reliable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Chunsheng was nonchalant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, making premium [Rejuvenation Talismans] isn’t strange. You’re being too cautious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the realm of cultivation, talisman making is less challenging than alchemy, array formation, or artifact refining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talisman making is the least demanding among the six foundational skills of cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this doesn’t mean talisman making is easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost all cultivators possess one or two talisman-making skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, those who can become talisman masters are few and far between.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loose cultivators who reach the late stage of Qi Cultivation mostly have a specialized skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan intensively honed his talisman skills at Cyan Dragon Bay Market for over forty years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After advancing to a middle-grade talisman master, he can produce large quantities of premium [Rejuvenation Talismans], perfectly reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the cultivation realm, many cultivators gradually amass knowledge until sudden enlightenment, leaping forward in skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Zhao Chunsheng, Shen Xuan was stuck in the early stage of Qi Cultivation for too long, cultivating a cautious personality, being overly meticulous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist Zhao, exercise caution. As per the usual arrangement, I’ll give you a fifteen percent commission.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan contemplated and reminded Zhao Chunsheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even paying Zhao Chunsheng a commission, the sales price of the premium [Rejuvenation Talisman] is significantly higher than selling it to the Ding Family shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When purchasing materials for [Rejuvenation Talisman] at the Ding Family shop, Shopkeeper Ding conveyed some bad news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The price of cinnabar and talisman paper for [Rejuvenation Talisman] has increased.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, a bottle of cinnabar and one hundred twenty pieces of talisman paper cost only thirty spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it has risen to thirty-six spirit stones!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan was immediately unhappy: \"Shopkeeper Ding, that’s not being very reasonable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this trying to exploit a familiar customer?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Ding promptly explained: \"Calm down, Talisman Master Shen! Two months later, Cyan Cloud Sect will call cultivators for pioneering.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Rejuvenation Talisman] is a commonly used talisman, and our procurement prices for related materials are also rising.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is good news, Talisman Master Shen! As the tide rises, so will the price for [Rejuvenation Talisman]! I’ll offer a thirty percent increase for ordinary [Rejuvenation Talismans] and forty percent for premium ones!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan sensed Shopkeeper Ding’s attempt to curry favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is currently a significant client of the Ding Family store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On procuring talisman materials and selling spirit talismans, the Ding Family store profits twice!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\" Shen Xuan agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a decisive purchase, 360 sets of talisman-making materials were acquired by paying 108 spirit stones, nearly emptying his storage pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He plans to focus on [Rejuvenation Talisman] for profit, thereby acquiring other cultivation resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After advancing to the fifth layer of Qi Cultivation, purchasing an attack spiritual artifact is necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he intends to continue the acquisition of demon beasts’ talents, enhancing spirit root qualities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All these require spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon returning home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He, along with Ding Yuyao, indulged in a duo exercise warm-up match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During travels, their living quarters lacked privacy, hence they hadn’t engaged in a vigorous workout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Shen Xuan delivered an impressive performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making Ding Yuyao understand what it means to find oasis after prolonged drought!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was quite a gratifying experience!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, Shen Xuan instructed his petite wife, that he intends to seclude himself making talismans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To guard the house strictly, and not venture out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keep anyone from entering except Zhao Chunsheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the next month, Shen Xuan dedicated himself to practicing and crafting [Rejuvenation Talismans].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sticking to the daily production of twelve [Rejuvenation Talismans].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three hundred sixty sets of talisman materials exhausted within a month’s span.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rejuvenation Talisman: Mastery (6\u002F400)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a month of hard work, the skill of [Rejuvenation Talisman] finally elevated to the mastery stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Similar to [Water Control Talisman], the success rate stands at roughly forty percent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From three hundred sixty materials, one hundred thirty [Rejuvenation Talismans] were produced, with thirty being premium ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Due to the constraints of cultivation realm, the skill with [Rejuvenation Talisman] is temporarily capped.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan pondered internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Shopkeeper Ding’s pricing, these [Rejuvenation Talismans] could fetch two hundred ten spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A profit margin of one hundred spirit stones monthly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His largest expenditure now is the Spirit Gathering Array in the practice room, consuming thirty spirit stones monthly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond that, lodging and meals for him and his wife, are approximately three to five spirit stones each month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With sixty spirit stones surplus each month, another round of demon beast talent acquisition becomes feasible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan divided the made [Rejuvenation Talismans] into three portions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten premium [Rejuvenation Talismans] were reserved as personal backups, stored in his storage pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One hundred ordinary [Rejuvenation Talismans] were sold to the Ding Family store, exchanging materials and a small amount of spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twenty premium [Rejuvenation Talismans] were given to Zhao Chunsheng for consigned sale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to his cultivation timeline, a breakthrough to the fifth layer of Qi Cultivation is expected in half a year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By then, increased cultivation realm shall allow further enhancement in talisman-making skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon finishing the seclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan began by bathing and changing clothes, approaching his charming wife with captivating eyes, engaged tirelessly throughout the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, farming is truly exhausting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Early the next morning, he entered the Ding Family shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon entry, it was apparent that the prices for elixirs, talismans, magical artifacts, spirit wine, and other cultivation spiritual objects were increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed notably more than previous years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could Cyan Cloud Sect’s pioneering effort possess hidden elements?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter, Shen Xuan avoids responding to such pioneering service.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyan Cloud Sect never publicizes the count of fallen cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reportedly, during each pioneering, at least ten percent of loose cultivators meet their end in the wilderness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon Shen Xuan’s entry, Shopkeeper Ding warmly welcomed him, leading him to the VIP room, serving personally prepared spirit tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, Talisman Master Shen lives up to his name! Crafting a hundred [Rejuvenation Talismans] so quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He presented three hundred sixty talisman materials, and twelve spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Talisman Master Shen, why are there no premium [Rejuvenation Talismans]?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The few fortunate instances of crafting premium [Rejuvenation Talismans] were saved for personal use,\" Shen Xuan replied indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Ding nodded in understanding, refraining from further inquiry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Talisman Master Shen, this pioneering Cyan Cloud Sect invested heavily!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Do tell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cyan Cloud Sect has offered ten Foundation Establishment Pills, rewarding the top ten pioneering contributors!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah! That truly is grandiose!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Foundation Establishment Pill commands a price over ten thousand spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially those produced by sects, quality assured, they are priceless and rarely acquired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Shen Xuan, cautious Dao cultivator valuing safety, showed some interest hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For cultivators with average spirit root talent, Foundation Establishment Pills are essential for breakthroughs to Foundation Establishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some even prepare two pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cautious, safety first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have the mysterious jade talisman, advancing securely, no need for risks!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xuan repeatedly reminded himself internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This helped suppress impulsive desires to partake in pioneering service.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For Cyan Cloud Sect to offer such significant rewards, there must be a reason!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1408,"2026-06-03T09:12:56.907Z","2026-06-03T09:12:58.281Z",1,"novelbin.me","809ccd1933560efa41482bcb7fddf08073dc9aca549430883aa7381a5a54450f","longevity-my-talents-are-a-bit-abundant-chapter-19","longevity-my-talents-are-a-bit-abundant-chapter-17",685,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flongevity-my-talents-are-a-bit-abundant-cover.jpg"]