I Can Travel between Two Worlds-Chapter 119 - 103: Revealing Foundation Establishment Cultivation (2)
This has resulted in, within just two months.
Over ten Inner Sect disciples of the Changchun Sect have advanced to Foundation Establishment.
These Inner Sect disciples were stuck at Qi Refining Perfection for a long time, unable to buy Foundation Establishment Pills without Spirit Stones.
Now that sect contributions have been relaxed, killing two nests of Tribulation Cultivators can earn a Foundation Establishment Pill.
As a result, the number of Foundation Establishment disciples naturally skyrocketed.
Lin Chen estimates that within a year, as long as the war continues, the Changchun Sect can gain at least dozens more Foundation Establishment disciples...
"The struggle between the two sects is still in the initial probing stage, with only disciples taking action... No elders or peak masters have personally stepped in yet."
"However, those loose cultivators and cultivation clans within the Yanlai Realm are already unable to sit still."
A playful expression flickered across Lin Chen’s face.
Loose cultivators, in nice terms, are solitary individuals who don’t rely on a sect and live freely.
But in reality, more than half of the loose cultivators have criminal records.
They usually cultivate honestly, trade resources, and improve their cultivation.
They might be the owner of a pill shop or a worker at a magical treasure shop.
But once there’s an opportunity, they will go big, plundering resource hoards...
Afterward, they cultivate honestly for a while, and the cycle repeats.
Just like the loose cultivators Lin Chen encountered in the black market, most of them were like this.
And now, the situation within the Yanlai Realm has made those loose cultivators unable to sit still.
Some of the loose cultivators have chosen to stand on the side of the Changchun Sect.
Though they can’t take on sect missions, they can negotiate with disciples to sell intelligence or directly participate in the siege of Tribulation Cultivators to earn Spirit Stones.
Another part of the loose cultivators simply joined the Tribulation Cultivators’ forces.
Robbing everywhere, whether they’re sect disciples, mortals, or cultivation clans, they plunder indiscriminately.
This change in loose cultivators has also led to a shift in attitude among the cultivation clans within the Yanlai Realm.
The four cultivation clans in Yanlai City, Xiao, Li, Meng, and Cai, have all suffered from unjust disasters.
This also forced the four great clans to join in the siege against the Tribulation Cultivators.
On one hand, they strike small groups of Tribulation Cultivator forces, and on the other, they make large purchases of magical treasures and pills.
The recent two auctions in Guangyuan Town brought Lin Chen an income of fifteen thousand Spirit Stones.
At the same time, in Yanlai City, it’s difficult to find a single artifact.
Whether they are cultivation clans or loose cultivators, they are all secretly buying Upper Grade magical artifacts...
Lin Chen’s visit to Yanlai City was naturally to sell magical treasures.
...
More than a two-hour period later, Lin Chen arrived in Yanlai City.
After wandering around the city for a while, he then turned around and entered an array shop.
"Taoist Friend, are you here to buy an array?"
As soon as Lin Chen entered, a young servant respectfully approached him and inquired.
"What I want to discuss is beyond your authority. Call your shop owner here..."
Lin Chen said flatly, his tone full of arrogance.
The young servant’s expression changed slightly upon hearing this, and he carefully examined Lin Chen again.
Seeing that Lin Chen’s appearance and speech were extraordinary, and most importantly, his cultivation was unfathomable.
Thus, he respectfully said:
"Senior, please wait for a moment."
Lin Chen nodded slightly, casually found a place to sit in the shop, and closed his eyes to rest.
A moment later, a young man dressed in fine clothing approached.
Lin Chen opened his eyes, slightly surprised internally, but remained calm on the surface.
"Hmph, now even a little brat can represent the Li Family of Yanlai City?"
Indeed, the array shop Lin Chen walked into was run by the Li Family.
And the young man in front of him was... Li Zhenqian!
Lin Chen hadn’t expected to run into this fellow so soon again.
After being subtly mocked by Lin Chen, Li Zhenqian’s face turned red.
However, he couldn’t discern the depth of Lin Chen’s cultivation, so he had to awkwardly say:
"Taoist Friend..."
"Hmm?"
Lin Chen, feeling a movement in his heart, revealed his mid-Foundation Establishment cultivation.
Li Zhenqian’s expression changed immediately, quickly changing his address:
"Senior, what brings you to my Li Family’s array shop? You don’t seem like someone here to buy an array..."
Seeing Li Zhenqian’s respectful demeanor, Lin Chen nearly burst into laughter.
But considering his current identity, he kept a straight face and said:
"Who are you? I wish to do business with the Li Family involving over ten thousand Spirit Stones... Can you make that decision?"
Upon hearing these words, Li Zhenqian hesitated.
Though he was the eldest grandson of the Li Family’s direct lineage, he couldn’t make a deal involving ten thousand Spirit Stones.
Moreover, the senior before him was a mid-Foundation Establishment expert, unlikely to speak falsely.
Thus, Li Zhenqian respectfully said:
"Senior, please wait for a moment, I will first report to my father..."
After speaking, Li Zhenqian took out a Sound Transmission Jade Scroll to contact his father.
Lin Chen then closed his eyes to fake a nap, quietly waiting.
In reality, he kept observing this young man Li Zhenqian.
He saw Li Zhenqian serving tea, running around busily.
Admittedly, he did show some demeanor of a family disciple.
After waiting for about a quarter-hour, a skinny man with a horseshoe mustache came in, followed by two servants.
Lin Chen felt a slight movement in his heart, knowing that the main person had arrived.
Sure enough, after entering the shop, he first exchanged glances with Li Zhenqian.
Understanding the situation, he walked up to Lin Chen and said:
"Taoist Friend, may I know your name? I am Patriarch Li of the Li Family, Li Dongkun."
"My son has informed me of the general situation, but I don’t know what kind of business you wish to conduct?"
After listening, Lin Chen glanced around and didn’t speak.
Li Dongkun got the cue and gestured with his hand:
"Taoist Friend, shall we discuss this in the backyard?"
Only then did Lin Chen nod and follow Li Dongkun into the backyard of the shop.
Seeing no irrelevant people around, Lin Chen stated his purpose.
"In my family, I am ranked sixth; you may call me Han the Sixth."
Casually making up a name, Lin Chen then took out three Top Grade Magical Artifacts.
These were three Flying Swords, all made from Thousand-Year Iron Essence, with similar designs.
"Patriarch Li, I wonder if these Top Grade Magical Artifacts interest you?" Lin Chen asked in a deep voice.
Upon seeing the Flying Swords, Li Dongkun was momentarily stunned and tentatively asked:
"Taoist Friend Han... may I take a closer look at this artifact?"
Lin Chen nodded in response, and Li Dongkun took the Flying Sword to examine it carefully.
Due to the addition of Thousand-Year Iron Essence, the Flying Sword felt incredibly heavy.
Li Dongkun infused his True Essence, experiencing its intricacies.
Moments later, he showed a look of surprise.
"Indeed a Top Grade Magical Artifact... and a set of three, possibly from the same source?"
He pondered for a moment before asking:
"Taoist Friend Han, do you perhaps know Master Five Thunders?"
As the Patriarch of the Li Family, Li Dongkun naturally knew a lot.
In the past half year, Master Five Thunders’ reputation had spread among the loose cultivators.
With a mysterious background, he mastered excellent artifact refining techniques, and seemed to have an endless supply of high-quality artifacts.
Not to mention the powerful Five Thunders, which had become a signature magical treasure.
Li Dongkun had previously purchased two sets of Upper Grade Flying Swords; thus, he easily recognized the similar craftsmanship and techniques in these Flying Swords.
Lin Chen had anticipated this point and didn’t intend to hide it.
So he feigned a bit of recollection and said:
"Are you talking about my family’s seventh? That kid did sell a lot of magical treasures recently and got recognized from above..."
Lin Chen spoke vaguely, only indicating that he and "Master Five Thunders" seemed to originate from the same place.
This ambiguity made Li Dongkun even more unsure of his decision.
Being a shrewd person, Li Dongkun knew he couldn’t ask too many questions.
Thus, he focused his attention back on the Flying Sword in hand.
"Master Han... how much are you selling this Flying Sword for?"
Lin Chen had already decided on a price and casually said, "One Flying Sword, fifteen hundred Spirit Stones."
Li Dongkun nodded upon hearing this.
The price was not expensive!
Previously, the price for Top Grade Magical Artifacts was around a thousand Spirit Stones.
However, due to the current chaotic situation, the prices in the entire magical artifact market have skyrocketed.
The fifteen hundred Spirit Stones were quite a fair price.
Thus, Li Dongkun tentatively asked:
"Taoist Friend Han, I want all three of these Top Grade Flying Swords... but how many do you have?"
Hearing this, Lin Chen smiled lightly and said calmly:
"That depends on how many you want..."
He had a hundred Top Grade Magical Artifacts; besides the Changchun Sect, no one else in the Yanlai Realm could buy them all.
Just as expected, Li Dongkun pondered for a long time and then said through gritted teeth:
"I want to buy a set of nine Flying Swords... would Taoist Friend Han sell them to me?"
