Chapter 220: -Opportunity |
Chen An expressed his helplessness to Zhao.
In short, it was tragic.
What is a wandering cultivator?
The name sounds quite free-spirited, not bound by the constraints of sects or clans, free to do whatever they want.
But in reality, they are a group of people with no background, no resources, and no cultivation techniques.
They may be ordinary people who accidentally embarked on the path of cultivation through various means, or they may have left their own sect for various reasons, thus becoming wandering cultivators.
But no matter what kind of wandering cultivator they are, their situation is mostly not very good.
Having no background means that they are not entitled to many benefits, and they are suppressed wherever they go.
They have to earn their own pills and other things, and most of them don't even have a complete scripture.
At least his cultivation level is high, with a Qi refining cultivation level of nine layers, and he also has the ability to refine pills, so he won't starve to death.
But he also has his own helplessness.
"I once obtained a heritage by chance, and embarked on the path of cultivation, but I have reached the peak and there is no further heritage. Even if I want to continue cultivation, I have no way."
Chen An complained, "As for pill refining, although I want to make further progress, it is difficult to find pill recipes, and there is no one to teach me."
"In this situation, what can I do?"
These complaints are very normal and a common problem among cultivators.
In Chen An's current situation, what he said is not false at all.
He only obtained the cultivation method of Qi Refining realm from the Haoshan Sect's Haoshan Scripture. Now he has reached the peak, and there is no trace of further cultivation methods.
As for pill recipes and the like, he really has no way to find them.
It is quite helpless.
However, listening to Chen An's complaints, Zhao's eyes lit up: "Brother Chen's helplessness, I can also understand."
"However, if Brother Chen is willing, I have a way here."
Waiting for you to say that!
Chen An was first taken aback, then a look of joy appeared on his face: "Is what Brother Zhao said true?"
"Of course it's true."
Zhao nodded solemnly, "Do you know about the Xia King's Tomb?"
"Naturally, I know."
Chen An nodded.
The so-called Xia King's Tomb refers to a very large tomb complex.
It is the remains of an ancient cultivator battlefield, related to the legendary Xia King, hence the name Xia King's Tomb.
This is one of the famous secret realms nearby, but it has always been controlled by several major families in the Xia King's City.
The reason why the Xia King's City has been able to develop and become what it is now is because of the Xia King's Tomb secret realm.
"The Xia King's Tomb opens every ten years, and it will open in half a year."
Zhao said softly.
"What does this have to do with us?"
Chen An was puzzled.
Many people in the Xia King's City know about this Xia King's Tomb secret realm.
But this secret realm has always been controlled by several major families, and ordinary people have no chance to enter.
Even the people of those families, if they are not direct descendants, cannot enter, let alone someone like Chen An, a wandering cultivator.
Even if he knows this news, what's the use?
Seeing Chen An's confusion, Zhao looked around, confirmed that no one was around, and then spoke softly: "This time is different."
"Do you know about the Chen family in the city?"
Zhao whispered, intentionally lowering his voice as if afraid of being heard by others.
"I've heard something."
Chen An nodded, indicating that he understood.
As a habit, whenever he comes to a new place, he will always gather information about that place.
The Xia King's City is no exception.
In addition, he has established a pill shop, and he is friendly with some cultivators, so he is quite well-informed about the news in the Xia King's City.
The Chen family is one of the major families in the Xia King's City, said to have a history of over a thousand years in the city, which is long and ancient.
Although it is not a top power in the Xia King's City, it is not something ordinary people can provoke.
However, in this generation, it seems that there are some problems in the Chen family.
The previous head of the Chen family was seriously injured and missing, leaving only a legitimate daughter.
According to normal rules, when the head of the family disappears, it should naturally be inherited by the legitimate daughter.
But many elders of the Chen family obstructed this, citing the low cultivation level of the young lady of the Chen family, refusing to let her inherit the position of the head of the family.
This is the reason stated on the surface.
As for the actual internal struggles, anyone can see it.
This kind of thing is quite normal in Chen An's view.
Where there are people, there are factions and conflicts.
For a family like the Chen family, the position of the head of the family represents extremely substantial benefits.
If the head of the family is still there, those elders may not do much, they have to behave honestly.
But now that the head of the family is missing, leaving only an orphaned daughter, even those who didn't have any ideas before, are afraid to have some inappropriate thoughts now.
Chen An had paid attention to this matter for a while before, but mostly just listened to gossip, and didn't think it had anything to do with him.
After all, although his last name is Chen, he has no real connection with the Chen family.
Even if there are any benefits, they won't fall into his lap.
But looking at Zhao's expression at the moment, it seems that there is still room for manipulation in this matter?
Curious, Chen An couldn't help but wonder.
"Brother Chen may not be clear about this."
Zhao smiled and said, "As far as I know, every time the Xia King's Tomb opens, many families have fixed quotas, and the Chen family is no exception."
"And coincidentally, that Miss Chen from the Chen family, as the legitimate daughter of the family, has a few spots."
Chen An's eyes lit up, as if he understood something: "Are you saying..."
"Yes."
Zhao nodded, saying, "Those elders of the Chen family are naturally unwilling, and want to seize the spots from Miss Chen, but Miss Chen is not easy to deal with."
"She has spread the word that as long as someone can hand in a certain amount of spirit stones, they will be able to enter the Xia King's Tomb in the name of Miss Chen's guard."
As the conversation finished, Chen An's eyes brightened.
Interesting!
It must be said, Miss Chen's move is indeed very clever.
On the surface, it seems embarrassing to sell the spots that originally belonged to her for spirit stones.
But in reality, she is gaining many benefits.
By selling the spots, on the one hand, she directly obtains the spirit stones, and on the other hand, she can also befriend those who buy the spots, thus forming a relationship.
Those who have the conditions to purchase these spots must be powerful individuals.
These people originally did not have the means to enter the Xia King's Tomb, but now they can use the line of Miss Chen to enter, although they have to pay for it, but they also have to owe her a favor.
Through this line, she can make connections with these people, and later she can use their power to confront those Chen family elders.
It's killing two birds with one stone.
"I wonder what the specific conditions are for purchasing these spots."
After understanding this, Chen An smiled and said, "How many spirit stones does it cost?"
"If my financial situation is sufficient, I would also like to purchase a spot and see the Xia King's secret realm."
Chen An still has some wealth on him.
Before, he made a fortune in the Holy Sage's secret realm, and there are still several Golden Core beast corpses' blood essence in the White Tower that have not been sold.
The blood essence of the Golden Core beasts' corpses should be worth tens of thousands of spirit stones at least, right?
And then when he escaped from the Haoshan Sect, through robbing and extortion, he gained about two to three thousand spirit stones.
Frankly speaking, Chen An is now a small nouveau riche, and even compared to ordinary wandering cultivators, let alone the direct line of those major families, they may not be able to compare with him.
With such wealth, Chen An naturally has the confidence.
If there is no way, then so be it, but since the spot can be directly purchased, then Chen An is confident that he can buy one directly.
Of course, he has money, but the spot in the Xia King's Tomb is precious, but he also has to see the price tag.
If the price is too high, to a certain extent, Chen An will not play the fool.
So he is prepared to listen to the price.
Zhao also has confidence in Chen An's financial situation.
Although he doesn't know how much wealth Chen An has specifically, those who can become alchemists are not poor people.
Furthermore, Chen An's pill shop is there, and the bustling business is something he can see.
As long as he is not stupid, he will know that Chen An is wealthy.
However, to Chen An's question, Zhao smiled, a bit mysteriously saying, "If it were someone else, it would naturally cost a huge price."
"But if it's Brother Chen, you won't need to spend too many spirit stones, and you may even receive a generous reward."
"Oh?"
Chen An was surprised.
Joining the secret realm, not only getting a spot for free, not having to pay, or even possibly making a profit?
Is there such a good thing in this world?
"This is indeed the case."
Zhao nodded and said, "I think Brother Chen can guess why Miss Chen is doing this."
"In reality, Miss Chen has big ambitions. Selling the spots is more about attracting talents like Brother Chen to use for her own purposes."
He shook his head, smiling and saying, "In the end, with the wealth and resources of the Chen family, how could Miss Chen, as the legitimate daughter of the family head, be lacking spirit stones."
Understanding dawned on Chen An's face.
Indeed, as he suspected.
Miss Chen is not selling the spots for the sake of earning a few spirit stones, but to attract talents like Chen An to serve as her team.
So as long as one catches the eye of Miss Chen, it is indeed possible not only to not have to pay but to possibly receive a reward.
"I just don't know what kind of talent Miss Chen is looking for."
Chen An smiled bitterly, "Miss Chen is from a prestigious family, while I am just a wandering cultivator. I'm afraid she won't look favorably upon me."
"In this regard, please rest assured, Brother Chen."
Zhao smiled and said, "From my point of view, Brother Chen definitely has the qualifications."
(End of chapter)