Chapter 378: Chapter 94: Entrusted by Another, a Conspiracy?

Upon saying this, the Golden Core Cultivator pointed to a Cultivator in luxurious clothing in the distance.

Lin Chen felt a sense of familiarity; this lavishly dressed Cultivator was the noble son who had entered the relics a few days ago without paying Spirit Stones.

"Senior Brother Lin, the female Golden Core Cultivator who died from Peach Blossom Poison back then..."

"The person she mentioned at that time was this Fifth Young Master."

At this moment, Jiang Liqian sent a reminder through a transmission.

Lin Chen nodded slightly and softly reminded:

"Let’s not act rashly for now, there are too many people watching... If we return the Spiritual Peach now, it might cause unnecessary trouble."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Liqian understood and stood quietly in the corner with Lin Chen, observing.

At this time, more and more Cultivators gathered at the entrance of the relics.

Finally, the Fifth Young Master stepped forward and said:

"Fellow Daoists, I wish to purchase Spiritual Peaches at a price of 250,000 Spirit Stones each."

"I am aware that these Spiritual Peaches are beneficial for cultivation; even a Golden Core Cultivator can refine their cultivation by consuming them. But Treasures of Heaven and Earth are not limited to one type..."

"If any Daoists are willing to sell, I am also willing to exchange with equivalent Pills."

Two hundred and fifty thousand Spirit Stones for one Spiritual Peach?

Upon hearing this, the surrounding Golden Core Cultivators were all tempted.

Although Golden Core Cultivators have significant resources, Spirit Stones are always in short supply.

The life of an ordinary Golden Core Cultivator is valued at merely a million.

Cultivation needs, purchasing Cultivation Techniques, establishing abodes, Protective Treasures...

Almost all Golden Core Cultivators are on the path of lacking Spirit Stones.

Though the Thousand-Year Spiritual Peach is precious, the value it brings far exceeds 250,000 Spirit Stones.

Using this amount of Spirit Stones to buy cultivation Pills would enhance cultivation far beyond the Spiritual Peach itself.

"Two hundred and fifty thousand Spirit Stones... is the Spiritual Peach really worth this much?"

Lin Chen squinted; he had consumed several Spiritual Peaches in the Peach Garden for cultivation.

The Spiritual Peach was indeed effective for cultivation; consuming one equals ten days of cultivation.

And as Lin Chen was in the early Nascent Soul Stage, the cultivation gain from the Spiritual Peach was not that apparent.

But for a Golden Core Cultivator, one Spiritual Peach might equal one to two months of cultivation...

Even so, the previous purchase price of 200,000 Spirit Stones was already exceedingly high.

Now, it was increased to 250,000 Spirit Stones...

"Is there some secret about the Spiritual Peach I haven’t discovered?"

Lin Chen was slightly moved internally.

He had more than three thousand Spiritual Peaches in possession; if there was a secret, he would profit greatly.

But under Lin Chen’s observation, it appeared not so.

"This Fifth Young Master, with striking looks and excellent talent and age..."

"However, his cultivation... seems somewhat overestimated?"

Lin Chen slightly frowned, sensing that the Fifth Young Master should have reached the Nine Revolutions Golden Core Realm.

Yet, the Magical Power was somewhat superficial, barely comparable to the seventh or eighth turn Golden Core.

Logically, a talented person from a great force wouldn’t lack resources, especially with top-notch Cultivation Techniques; it shouldn’t be like this.

"Hmm, it seems he pursued cultivation too hastily and took too many Pills... resulting in such superficial Magical Power."

Lin Chen shook his head.

Excessive consumption of Pills often leads to drug resistance and Pill Poison.

As a direct lineage of the Guangyuan Commerce Association, he likely lacked neither common nor precious cultivation Pills.

"Ordinary Pills had lost effect... so he seeks Spiritual Peaches at high prices to enhance cultivation?"

"It seems... he is preparing to impact the Half-Step Nascent Soul?"

"However, even if he breaks through to Nascent Soul... he would still be among the weakest."

Lin Chen silently thought to himself.

If the Fifth Young Master invested more time stabilizing his cultivation, his future path could extend further.

But in this hurry to succeed, the Nascent Soul Realm might be the end of his Great Path.

Not all Cultivators have the confidence to achieve Divinity Transformation.

Nascent Soul Cultivators who can reach Divinity Transformation are merely one or two out of a hundred.

For most Cultivators, reaching the Nascent Soul Stage, living for one or two thousand years, is already a lifetime’s longing.

At this moment, Jiang Liqian transmitted a message beside him:

"Senior Brother Lin, you haven’t been in Celestial Dao City for long; you might not be aware of the Guangyuan Commerce Association’s situation."

"In Qing State, well-known forces like the Guangyuan Commerce Association, Demon-Suppressing Temple, all have some ties to the heavens."

"Even though there isn’t a current True Monarch of Divinity Transformation, their ancestors have produced one or two Divinity Transformation Ancestors."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen had an idea, responding: "So your suggestion is..."

Jiang Liqian continued in transmission:

"Currently, the old president of the Guangyuan Commerce Association is a Nascent Soul Perfect Cultivator, having lived for over 1,800 years... yet unable to break through to Divinity Transformation, likely to perish within the next few years..."

"Though the Guangyuan Commerce Association is vast, it’s divided into several factions after branching out."

"Among them, this Fifth Young Master is the most talented Cultivator from the direct lineage of the Guangyuan Commerce Association, his father... is a strong contender for the next president."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen immediately understood.

The Guangyuan Commerce Association is a Peak Nascent Soul power, ranking among the strongest in Qing State aside from the Wenda Sect.

With the old president nearing the end of life, the transition between old and new presidents is expected within these few years...

And amidst the tumultuous times with the Demon Path rampant, the Fifth Young Master couldn’t sit still, eager to break through to Nascent Soul quickly.

The more Nascent Soul Cultivators in the direct lineage, the greater his father’s chance of becoming president!

First, break through to the Nascent Soul Stage... if the foundation is unstable in the future, then spend a hefty sum to remedy it...

Lin Chen roughly guessed the Fifth Young Master’s intentions.

Meanwhile, many of the Cultivators gathered at the relics entrance were somewhat tempted.

250,000 Spirit Stones for a Spiritual Peach was a lucrative deal.

Thus, a Cultivator couldn’t hold back and said,

"Fifth Young Master, I trust you! I happened to pick two Spiritual Peaches in the Peach Demon Valley... Would the Young Master want them?"