[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-seeking-fortune-and-avoiding-evil-in-the-cultiva":3,"chapter-seeking-fortune-and-avoiding-evil-in-the-cultiva-seeking-fortune-and-avoiding-evil-in-the-cultiva-chapter-5":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World",{"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},155351,294,"Chapter 5: Soaring Snake Technique","seeking-fortune-and-avoiding-evil-in-the-cultiva-chapter-5",5,"\u003Cp>\"This.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just by flipping through it, Jiang Fan was immediately bewildered because he couldn't understand it at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The characters inside looked like ghostly scribbles to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his past life, he at least had a bachelor's degree and worked as an education trainer, teaching students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in this world, he had become illiterate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only recognize his own name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't his fault either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, where do poor people have the opportunity to learn to read?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only those in high places, the children of noble families, have the chance to learn literacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for farmers and fishermen, these bottom-tier professions exhaust all their energy just to keep themselves fed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they wanted to learn, they wouldn't find a way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Layers of obstacles ensure that poor people can only remain poor all their lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There's no way to climb upwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Jiang Fan unconsciously gave the book a light tap with his hand, and a golden glow emerged from him, instantly enveloping the book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, countless characters and images inside the book seemed to come alive, instantly merging into the depths of his consciousness. Then, the book turned to ash and vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, he sensed a golden dot appearing deep in his consciousness, and he lightly tapped it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a light screen appeared in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name: Jiang Fan]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Life Chart: Great Blessings Equal to Heaven, Attribute: Surviving Great Calamities Leads to Fortune]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lifespan: 48]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Luck Points: 100]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cultivation Technique: Soaring Snake Technique (Incomplete), Beginner (+)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skills: Fishing (Beginner (+))]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Realm: None]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this information, Jiang Fan immediately realized that this was a built-in ability of his Life Chart, enabling him to understand his current situation better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can only live to forty-eight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Fan was speechless. Even though he might not live to a ripe old age, he expected at least to reach seventy or eighty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now it seems he overestimated his physical condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a fisherman's child, he was malnourished from a young age, never having enough to eat or warm clothes, facing all kinds of harsh weather; his body must have countless hidden problems already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's just that these issues haven't fully surfaced because he's still young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His parents were like this, worked hard, got sick, and passed away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If things continue like this, he might follow in his parents' footsteps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I want to solve this problem, I probably have to practice martial arts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Fan clenched his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Undoubtedly, this martial arts technique, Soaring Snake Technique, is his biggest gain this time, one of the top martial arts techniques in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soaring Snake is a legendary Divine Beast, capable of cloud riding, all-powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This martial arts technique was created by mimicking the Soaring Snake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once mastered, its power is profound and astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this technique is incomplete, not whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were complete, it would be more than just an Eighth-Grade Opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This technique is truly precious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Fan was very excited, knowing how valuable martial arts techniques are in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Generally, only noble families and martial halls possess them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For ordinary people, even touching one is practically impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if someone joins a martial hall, they'll have to spend a lot of silver taels and serve the master faithfully for decades to get a glimpse of the true teachings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joining a noble family requires becoming a servant or slave to learn martial arts techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The existence of martial arts techniques restricts countless ordinary people's possibilities of advancing further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this technique were leaked, it would undoubtedly bring about a catastrophe, one he couldn't withstand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the mysterious energy surging from himself turned this secret manual to ash just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This way, other than himself, no one else can find this technique anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And gaining such enlightenment allowed him to instantly learn the world's language.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although not very proficient, he's no longer illiterate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now I have two abilities to improve.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One is the Soaring Snake Technique, and the other is the skill of fishing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And they all have plus signs, meaning I can improve them using luck points.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that's the purpose of luck points?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Fan clenched his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He finally knew the purpose of luck points, which is to spend them to elevate cultivation techniques and improve the skills on himself; it's truly profound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While others need to practice diligently to improve, he just needs to use luck points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The benefits are enormous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, his Life Chart gives him Great Blessings Equal to Heaven, lacking nothing but destiny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But destiny is not so easily obtained.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The saying 'surviving great calamities leads to fortune' means that only through overcoming tribulations can one gain destiny.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don't overcome them, you may end up dead and gone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But once you do, destiny blesses you, leading to opportunities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Living in turbulent times now, there are plenty of tribulations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Fan thought his way to obtaining luck points was simple: just staying alive peacefully, as ordinary people in this world find it incredibly hard, facing tribulations everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simply surviving is an arduous task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, as long as I act low-key and cautiously, I can naturally overcome many tribulations and collect luck points.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then use the mysterious energy of luck points to enhance my power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Earlier, I survived a killing from the Dragon King Gang and acquired a hundred luck points.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These luck points can enhance many of my abilities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Fan pondered on how to enhance his abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he improves his fishing skills, he can increase his fishing techniques, catch more fish, earn money, and become the leading fisherman in Osmanthus Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he can catch Treasure Fish, he won't worry about food and drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after witnessing today's events, he knows that in chaotic times, martial prowess is paramount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as the best fisherman, he'd still be exploited by the Dragon King Gang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All his hard-caught fish would not be kept, but instead, become gifts for others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With absolute martial strength, how would those from the Dragon King Gang dare to harm him?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they dared to attack, he could just strike back and kill them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without strength, he can only endure, humble, and submissive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So his choice has always been one, to elevate his martial power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, no more words are needed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Soaring Snake Technique, time for entry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Fan took a deep breath and tapped the plus sign next to the Soaring Snake Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, all the luck points on the screen disappeared, one hundred luck points completely consumed.\u003C\u002Fp>",1092,"2026-05-29T04:35:03.426Z","2026-06-01T04:29:09.863Z",1,"novelbin.me","5ed7488ebf5c5af5443965ce1434d3143dde9b831154948ff47abd6874a5a52c","seeking-fortune-and-avoiding-evil-in-the-cultiva-chapter-6","seeking-fortune-and-avoiding-evil-in-the-cultiva-chapter-4",1243,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fseeking-fortune-and-avoiding-evil-in-the-cultiva-cover.jpg"]