I Can Travel between Two Worlds-Chapter 221 - 4: Return to Pill Peak, Has Master’s Grave Grown Ten Feet of Weeds? (Part 3)
Li Zhenqian quickly regained his confidence; he still had a Golden Yuan Pill on hand, and he was quite sure of successfully reaching Core Formation.
Lin Chen heard this but was indifferent and said:
"Then let me congratulate Junior Brother Li in advance!"
Li Zhenqian’s face turned sour, and he soon left dejectedly.
...
That afternoon, another person arrived at Pill Peak—Jiang Liqian.
"You really are still alive!"
This was the first thing Jiang Liqian said upon seeing Lin Chen.
She carefully scrutinized Lin Chen and then asked doubtfully: "Where have you been all these years?"
Lin Chen recounted the lie he had prepared to Jiang Liqian.
Then, he sighed and said:
"Junior Sister Jiang, I regret not being able to explore that ruin with you before... If you need any compensation, you may ask anytime."
Jiang Liqian nodded after hearing him, looking at Lin Chen with thoughtfulness.
She was considering if Lin Chen could have been the person who entered the Life Sect...
However, after a while, Jiang Liqian thought it improbable.
She knew Lin Chen’s background very well, knowing he was just a mortal a few years ago.
Now achieving Foundation Establishment Perfection already signified his genius.
But even with a Devouring Spirit Root, it’s impossible to complete the third turn of the Golden Yuan Skill and pass through the Life Sect within just three years...
Feeling slightly uneasy under Jiang Liqian’s gaze, Lin Chen shifted the topic:
"Junior Sister Jiang, now that the Yanlai Realm is chaotic, why not go see for yourself?"
Lin Chen understood that Jiang Liqian might have already completed the third turn of the Golden Yuan Skill and successfully reached Core Formation.
Having achieved her aim, she should have no reason to remain at the Changchun Sect...
However, Jiang Liqian shook her head and said:
"Currently, the whole Qing State is restless, but the Changchun Sect is relatively peaceful. I don’t want to go anywhere for the time being..."
After saying this, she pointed out:
"Even though you’ve reached Foundation Establishment Perfection, it might still be difficult to protect yourself... Quickly reach Core Formation; it will give you some self-protection power!"
With these words, Jiang Liqian turned and left Pill Peak.
Lin Chen watched Jiang Liqian leave, deep in thought.
"The entire Qing State is restless... It’s not limited to the Righteous Alliance’s scope?"
Lin Chen knew that, given Jiang Liqian’s mysterious background, she was likely well-aware of the situation beyond the Yanlai Realm.
Her claim of chaos in Qing State was probably true.
"Now that the Righteous Alliance is weak and the Demon Path is gaining the upper hand... this is not great news for me..."
Lin Chen thought quietly.
From Lin Chen’s perspective, seeing the Demon Sect collapse would be preferable since he also belongs to the Righteous Alliance.
However, Lin Chen cannot directly influence the power struggle lest he provokes a Nascent Soul Old Monster from the Demon Sect, which could be disastrous for him.
"After all, I’m just a First-Turn Golden Core, even though I have some self-protection power, it’s better to be cautious."
"While the Orthodox and Demonic Party wage war, earning some Spirit Stone resources should be the priority!"
Thinking of this, Lin Chen asked his mentor for leave and left Pill Peak.
Upon returning to Lin’s Small Pavilion, Lin Chen released a puppet identical to himself to stay in the shop.
Then, taking advantage of the night, Lin Chen rushed towards Yanlai City.
With the Orthodox and Demonic Party in contention, even though he might not profit as a bystander, Lin Chen saw an opportunity to earn war profits.
...
The next morning, at Li Mansion in Yanlai City.
Li Dongkun looked at Lin Chen, excitedly saying:
"Senior Han, you’ve finally arrived! Not seeing you for two years, I thought..."
Li Dongkun didn’t finish, aware of his blunder, hurriedly stopping himself.
Since the Golden Yuan Sect ruins, Li Zhenqian brought back news of Xu Shi, leaving Li Dongkun ever more respectful and anticipating the transaction with the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sect.
But not seeing him for two or three years had left him distressed.
Lin Chen, with a calm demeanor, laughed and said:
"Been conducting business elsewhere for the past two years... Upon hearing the lively situation between Orthodox and Demonic Party in Qing State, I returned to see if there’s business to do!"
Li Dongkun, hearing this, raised his respect considerably.
Now that Qing State’s situation has cultivators avoiding at all costs, yet the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sect dares to do business. Their strength is evident...
Li Dongkun swallowed, hesitantly asking:
"Senior, are you here for..."
Lin Chen nodded and said: "Naturally, I’m here for business; does Patriarch Li have any interest?"
Li Dongkun quickly nodded and said, "Of course, I’m very interested! What does Senior intend to sell this time?"
Lin Chen waved his hand, and over a hundred Top Grade Magical Artifacts appeared in the yard.
Li Dongkun’s heart began to race, the familiar feeling was profound.
A business worth hundreds of thousands of Spirit Stones with a wave of the hand!
Two years ago, the four great clans of Yanlai City did a lot of business with Lin Chen, earning considerable money.
Thus, despite the current unfavorable situation, the Li Family seized the chance to make a fortune, its family power much stronger than before.
The clan had over ten Foundation Establishment Cultivators, qualifying as quite a sizable Foundation Establishment Clan.
In addition to Top Grade Magical Artifacts, Li Dongkun also bought some Five Thunders and Pills.
After inventorying goods and completing the transaction, Li Dongkun tentatively asked:
"Senior Han, are you interested in joining the Righteous Alliance?"
Lin Chen shook his head and said: "I’m a businessman, and businessmen are naturally neutral... But Old Ten mentioned his identity within the Righteous Alliance recently..."
Old Ten?
Li Dongkun was taken aback, asking: "Are you referring to Senior Xu Shi?"
Lin Chen nodded.
Li Dongkun was suddenly excited and said:
"Two years ago, my son Li Zhenqian was lucky to survive the ruins, thanks to Senior Xu Shi’s assistance!"
"Since then, Qian’Er has been clamoring to have Senior Xu Shi as a godfather! Could Senior Han introduce us?"
Lin Chen’s expression turned peculiar upon hearing this.
What, Li Zhenqian wanting to have him as a godfather?
Imagining the scene... Lin Chen felt quite amused.
He didn’t agree immediately, instead asking:
"May I ask about your son’s current cultivation?"
Li Dongkun, hearing this, smiled and said: "Qian’Er is quite admirable; two months ago, he achieved Foundation Establishment Perfection, surpassing me in cultivation..."
"And he might not have difficulty with Core Formation after some fortunes in the ruins..."
Lin Chen felt slight movement in his heart, taking out a pill, and said indifferently:
"A regular Core Formation Pill wouldn’t suit your son’s status!"
"This Top Grade Golden Yuan Pill... Does Patriarch Li have any interest?"
Top Grade Golden Yuan Pill!
Li Dongkun, seeing the pill before him, inhaled sharply, his voice somewhat trembling:
"Senior... How much does this pill cost?"
