Chapter 378 - 235 Guest Visit_2
“Mr. Li should still call me a fellow, I dare not accept the title of senior!” Cai Hong said with a wry smile, shaking his head. Seeing Li Shiming’s puzzled expression, he continued to explain, “My Golden Core Realm is actually a false core!”
“What is a false core?” Li Shiming saw that Cai Hong did not mention why he was looking for him but started a casual conversation instead. He was not in a hurry, as it was an excellent opportunity to learn more.
“A false core is a measure of last resort when one cannot break through to the Golden Core Realm. It involves using a secret technique to refine a Great Demon’s Golden Core into one’s own, thereby possessing some of the Golden Core’s power. Unfortunately, once a false core is formed, one can never advance further; one is forever in a state of false core,” Cai Hong explained.
“Does it have to be a Great Demon’s Golden Core? Would a cultivator’s Golden Core work?” Li Shiming asked further.
He wasn’t intending to form a false core; with his current situation, no matter how poor his talents were, his Taoist Body had forcibly elevated his aptitude to that of a top-tier genius after practicing “Purple Qi Eastward.”
He wanted to understand these because he had two Golden Cores in his mechanical room space that he had been unable to utilize. Having heard of a use for Golden Cores now prompted his question.
“Using a cultivator’s Golden Core is certainly possible, but that is something Devil Cultivators do. Even among Devil Cultivators, those who dare to use this method to achieve a false core will be rejected by the Devil Cultivation Golden Core,” Cai Hong said, not knowing why he asked this but wanting to establish a good relationship without reservation.
The two of them engaged in a conversation in the pavilion, with Li Shiming, having limited knowledge, constantly receiving introductions about some of the secrets of the Cultivation World from Cai Hong, and then posing questions.
It was only after they had finished a pot of Spiritual Tea that Cai Hong set down his cup and brewed his emotions, considering his words carefully.
“Mr. Li, you must be aware of the Beishu Trading Company. I am tasked by the company to invite you to become a guest alchemist for the company,” Cai Hong said solemnly.
“What does being a guest alchemist entail?” Li Shiming also set down his cup, asking aloud.
Cai Hong was pleased inside; the fact that he didn’t immediately refuse gave him hope.