I Can Travel between Two Worlds

Lin Chen squinted, watching Chairman Liu from the screen.

Thoughts swirled in his mind.

Indeed, "people die for money, birds perish for food."

The enormous temptation of three to four million Spirit Stones was enough to make the Core Formation female cultivator named Yang Rong take risks, betray the Guangyuan Commerce Association and join the Demon Sect.

This could entirely be Yang Rong’s own decision, unbeknownst to the Guangyuan Commerce Association, including Chairman Liu.

But is there another possibility?

Could Yang Rong’s betrayal have been done under the hint or even instruction of the Guangyuan Commerce Association?

The Guangyuan Commerce Association, a Nascent Soul level power renowned in Qing State, claims to never interfere in the conflicts between various powers, only peacefully doing business.

However, the struggle between the Orthodox and Demonic Party has been ongoing for years.

Its influence is significant, and many powers were forced to be drawn into this battle.

For example, the Demon-Suppressing Temple, or Wenlu Academy.

The Demon-Suppressing Temple directly sent Martial Monks, standing on the side of the Righteous Alliance.

Meanwhile, Wenlu Academy and several other neutral forces secretly transact with the Righteous Alliance, selling pills and talismans at low prices.

Even though they’re neutral forces, they don’t want to see the Demon Sect dominate, at least not want to see them easily win this battle.

As for the Guangyuan Commerce Association...

Needless to say, the branch in the Yanlai Realm hasn’t been short of helping the Righteous Alliance, right?

But now the Demon Sect is strong, while the Righteous Alliance is waning.

If the Nascent Soul cultivator doesn’t make a move, it allows that Blood Pupil demon to wreak havoc everywhere.

If, in the end, the Righteous Alliance loses, wouldn’t these neutral forces also have to consider their retreat?

"So, is there any possibility..."

"The Guangyuan Commerce Association is actually betting on both sides. That Yang Rong is actually showing goodwill to the Demon Sect... but they didn’t expect that battle’s result would be the Blood Pupil demon fleeing in disgrace..."

Lin Chen stroked his chin; it’s not an impossible possibility.

Cultivators are inherently self-serving, even more so are the merchants among cultivators?

Especially when there’s no profit early...

"Anyway, it’s best to be cautious with the dealings at the Guangyuan Auction, can’t reveal one’s identity..."

Lin Chen silently thought.

"Just let the Martial Arts Puppet handle the transaction with the auction, it’s simpler and safer..."

With this thought, Lin Chen issued several orders to Long Ba.

Far away at the auction, Long Ba smiled and said:

"Chairman Liu, can we not trust you?"

"Rest assured, our future transactions will proceed as usual..."

Upon hearing this, Chairman Liu sighed in relief but then changed his expression slightly and whispered:

"Taoist Friend Long, was Taoist Friend Xushi unharmed in that battle?"

Long Ba nodded calmly and said:

"Don’t worry, that Blood Pupil demon can’t harm my Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sect..."

"Hehe, but that old monster is heavily injured now, afraid he won’t come out for several years!"

Upon hearing this, Chairman Liu immediately changed his demeanor.

The dignified Nascent Soul cultivator actually lost?

He’s even seriously injured and will take years to recover?

This is a major event...

Chairman Liu’s first reaction was disbelief, but seeing Long Ba unscathed, and the recent increase in bounty...

He still believed it halfway.

"Truly, the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sect has such profound methods!" Chairman Liu flattered.

After the transaction was completed, Long Ba left the auction under Lin Chen’s instructions.

Meanwhile, Chairman Liu entered a secret room and took out a Communication Jade Scroll, seemingly in contact with someone.

...

Half a year later, in Qinghe City.

On this day, Lin Chen was cultivating in his residence.

Currently, the Evergreen Technique has been cultivated to the fifth layer of the Golden Core Chapter.

Lin Chen’s daily routine is regular, besides cooperating in setting up arrays.

Lin Chen ensures four two-hour periods of basic cultivation each day, respectively practicing the Evergreen Technique and Ninth Generation Martial Arts Breathing Method.

If there’s leisure time, Lin Chen cultivates the Celestial Derivation Technique, Decaying Wood Technique, Celestial Thunder Demon-Suppressing Body, and others.

Lately, Lin Chen has been particularly attentive to the cultivation of Celestial Thunder Demon-Suppressing Body.

After all, Celestial Thunder Demon-Suppressing Body has the power to expel evil and suppress demons, greatly boosting effectiveness against Demon Cultivators.

And Blood Pupil demon is currently Lin Chen’s greatest enemy.

Being able to learn this Secret Technique, if Lin Chen faces Blood Pupil demon in the future, he will be more assured.

"Celestial Thunder Demon-Suppressing Body, the unpassed secret of the Demon-Suppressing Temple... is actually the method of body refinement from Ancient Times."

"Using Celestial Thunder to temper the body, refine True Essence, dual cultivation of body and dharma, allowing True Essence to contain the evil-expelling power of Demon-Suppressing Celestial Thunder..."

"This Cultivation Technique is quite remarkable!"

Lin Chen stretched out his left hand, an invisible True Essence faintly flashing with a trace of thunder.

This is Demon-Suppressing Celestial Thunder!

"Celestial Thunder Demon-Suppressing Body smoothly enters Minor Achievement Realm..."

"This Cultivation Technique, let the Cultivation Department study it, just don’t know how those experts are researching it..."

Lin Chen stroked his chin.

Celestial Thunder Demon-Suppressing Body is a remarkable Ancient Body Refining Method, with potential reference for the improvement of the Martial Arts Breathing Technique.

In addition, Lin Chen brought back the Body Refining Technique from the Golden Yuan Sect to the Great Xia.

Perhaps soon, the Tenth Generation Martial Arts Breathing Method may be successfully developed, who knows...

While Lin Chen was cultivating, he suddenly received a message from his master Han Jihai.

"Chen, come to the Guardian Mansion, there’s something to discuss..."

Lin Chen’s heart moved slightly at the words, so he headed to the Guardian Mansion in Qinghe City.

It’s actually just a few streets away from his residence, currently, Qinghe City’s garrison is the Array Peak Master.

Arriving at the Guardian Mansion, Lin Chen found there were only three people present.

Array Peak Master, Li Zhenqian, and his master Han Jihai.

"Martial Uncle Wang, is there anything happening?"

Lin Chen asked curiously.

The Array Peak Master laid down a sound insulation array and frowned slightly, saying:

"There’s trouble. A spy has infiltrated the high ranks of the Righteous Alliance..."