Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 858 - One After Another
Chapter 858: Chapter 858: One After Another
Chapter 858 -858: One After Another
In the small hall of the back courtyard, the cultivator with the surname Lu sat opposite Wang Chen.
This uninvited guest was named Lu Huaizhen, an elder of the Lu Family from Three Ridge.
Thousand Star Immortal City was quite vast, its territory divided outwards into thirteen ridges, similar to the concept of ring lines in big cities from Wang Chen’s previous life; the core area was composed of the first to sixth ridges, housing over a thousand merchant and clan families.
In Thousand Star Immortal City, no clan could thrive without engaging in commerce. To have a foothold in Three Ridge meant they were definitely a powerful and prestigious family!
But not only was Wang Family in Three Ridge, so was the Lu Family. When a Golden Core True Person from the other family suddenly came knocking, Wang Chen felt it was nine times out of ten not going to be good news!
Lu Huaizhen set down his teacup and sighed, “Taoist Friend Wang, as a Golden Core cultivator, it is truly beneath you to be cooped up in this tiny Artifact Shop in Seven Ridge.”
Without waiting for a reply, he looked directly at Wang Chen and said, “Taoist Friend Wang, let’s cut to the chase. Our Lu Family intends to hire you as a Golden Core Guest Elder. I wonder what your thoughts are?”
Wang Chen chuckled and replied, “Thank you for the generous offer from the Lu Family, but I currently have no plans to join any noble clan.”
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The other party’s goal was obviously the same as Wang Chenming’s, but Wang Chen had already refused the Wang Family, so how could he agree to the Lu Family.
With two families visiting one after another, he felt that there was something murky going on and had no interest in getting involved.
“Aren’t you curious about the terms offered by our Lu Family?”
Lu Huaizhen was not ready to give up and continued, “The treatment of a Golden Core Guest Elder is the same as a family elder, with a cultivation Cave Mansion and Spiritual Plantation Manor at your disposal, plus a generous annual tribute…”
“Most importantly, our Lu Family can offer you a Lower Realm slot!”
That was somewhat interesting.
Wang Chen stroked his chin thoughtfully.
Compared to the Wang Family, the Lu Family seemed much more sincere, at least they had laid out their terms clearly and did not play abstract games like Wang Chenming had.
For example, the prized Lower Realm slot—Wang Chenming had only promised to strive for it, whereas Lu Huaizhen was offering one.
The difference was clear!
Seeing Wang Chen remaining silent, Lu Huaizhen became slightly displeased and said, “Taoist Friend Wang, our Lu Family is truly sincere. We can offer more, not because we can’t afford it, but because I fear you may not be able to bear it!”
“Do you know that the Wang Family is on the brink of collapse?”
Hmm?
Wang Chen was slightly startled, “I’d like to hear more.”
“Heh!”
Lu Huaizhen scoffed, “The Wang Family’s Nascent Soul patriarch is reaching the end of his lifespan, and among the Golden Core elders, there’s only one ninth-tier peak cultivator, Wang Hongyi. However, he failed in solidifying his pill five years ago, and it’s only now that he’s barely recovered.”
“Once the Wang Family’s patriarch passes away, and there’s no suitable successor, they will have no standing in Three Ridge!”
“So what the Wang Family needs most now is to gather a large number of Lower Realm Spiritual Machines for Wang Hongyi to make another attempt at the Nascent Soul Great Realm.”
“If you join the Wang Family, you’d inevitably be sent to venture into the Lower Realm; even if you succeed in obtaining the Spirit Mechanism and return, ask yourself, how much can you truly keep?”
A blow that killed the man and crushed the heart!
Wang Chen had to admit, although Lu Huaizhen’s attitude was arrogant, his persuasive skills were truly remarkable, quickly highlighting the severe consequences while simultaneously dragging the Wang Family through the mud.
Anybody would harbor doubts after hearing this; even if they had no desire to defect to the Lu Family, they certainly wouldn’t join the Wang Family either.
“The situation of the Wang Family isn’t exactly a secret…”
Lu Huaizhen said approvingly, “You are welcome to inquire around and see if what I, Lu Huaizhen, have said is true. I’m not backbiting them, I merely do not wish for you, Taoist Friend, to be misled and led astray!”
Seeing Wang Chen fall into contemplation, Lu Huaizhen stood up and said, “Taoist Friend Wang, a tree that stands out in the forest is the one that will be blown down. If you want to establish yourself in Thousand Star Immortal City, if you want to cultivate in peace, if you want to solidify your Nascent Soul, you cannot do it without joining a Noble Clan.”
“While our Lu Family may not necessarily be your best choice, compared to the Wang Family, we are certainly tenfold, a hundredfold stronger!”
“Think about it. When you’ve made up your mind, contact me.”
“I’ll take my leave now; no need to see me out.”
After speaking, he tossed a Message Talisman onto the table and promptly drifted away.
Wang Chen remained seated, frowning as he looked at the Message Talisman on the table.
To be honest, he was quite irritated.
Lu Huaizhen was right; after understanding the secrets of Solidifying Pill, Wang Chen realized that if he wanted to reach higher tiers, he needed to get his hands on the most precious resources.
But such resources were only held by the upper echelons of Thousand Star Immortal City, and as a grassroots cultivator, his chances of obtaining them were virtually non-existent.
Unless he was willing to sell himself into service!
But the Lu Family, Wang Chen was absolutely not considering that.
The reason was simple; Lu Huaizhen’s offer was tempting, but it was clearly targeted against the Wang Family. If he completely cut off the Wang Family’s path, could he still enjoy these treatments?
Perhaps, but the price he might have to pay was uncertain!
For instance, the Lower Realm slot—the Wang Family had offered to split it, would the Lu Family give him the entire thing?
Wang Chen wasn’t that naive!
Most importantly, he could not overlook the demeaning attitude Lu Huaizhen had, although well-hidden, it did not escape Wang Chen’s Spiritual Sense.
As a dignified Golden Core True Person, why should he stoop to be subordinate to others?
At this thought, Wang Chen firmly made his decision.
He would join none of the families—be it the Lu Family, the Wang Family, or any other noble clan.
Wasn’t it better to roam freely as a lone cultivator?
As for the Lower Realm Spirit Mechanism needed for Solidifying his Pill, he wasn’t in a rush to use it right now, no need to lose his composure over it.
And if refusing these noble clans really led to insurmountable consequences, then he might as well move to another Immortal City.
Wang Chen had become accustomed to fleeing!
But plans don’t change as quickly as unexpected events, and what surprised Wang Chen was that shortly after Lu Huaizhen left, Wang Chenming hurried over, desperate to talk to him.
“Taoist Friend Wang, did Lu Huaizhen from the Lu Family come to find you just now?”
Seeing the other’s agitated state, Wang Chen frowned and asked gravely, “Taoist Friend Wang, are you questioning me?”
Wang Chenming was struck speechless.
Wang Chen might be a rootless cultivator, but he was still a Golden Core True Person, and since he hadn’t agreed to join the Wang Family, what right did Wang Chenming have to accuse him?
Moreover, as Wang Chen conducted business openly, there was no reason to refuse visitors!
“My apologies.”
Wang Chenming smiled bitterly and bowed to Wang Chen, saying, “I was confused and spoke nonsense; please forgive me, Taoist Friend.”
Wang Chen waved his hand dismissively and said, “Forget it.”
His cold demeanor made Wang Chenming uncomfortable and feeling in the wrong, he could only apologize again, “Really, I am sorry, Taoist Friend Wang. I acted rashly this time, but please don’t believe Lu Huaizhen; not a single person in the Lu Family is good!”
“Oh?”
Wang Chen responded, “Lu Huaizhen said that the Nascent Soul patriarch of your Wang Family has little time left, and there is a ninth-tier Golden Core elder attempting Solidifying Pill again—is that false?”
Wang Chenming’s face turned crimson in an instant, wishing he could crawl into a hole.
After a moment, he let out a long sigh and said, “These things… they are true.”
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