PFC Chapter 2138 - 2139: Marketplace
Chapter 2138 - 2139: Marketplace
Lin Chen shook his head. Right now, it's hard for him to think too much about these things. His most urgent task is to improve his own strength.The saying "one force can subdue ten skills" holds true. As long as he can enhance his power, he naturally won't have anything to fear.
So he hurriedly finished his meal and sat in his room to resume cultivation. His Spiritual Sense entered his Sea of Consciousness, where he could see a barren expanse, like a dried-up lake.
Lin Chen sighed softly. This Spiritual Energy was still too thin, perhaps due to his low cultivation level. Even if he worked hard to absorb the Spiritual Energy, it slowly evaporated in his Dantian over time.
"According to the records in the Cultivation Technique, at least reaching the third stage of Spirit Refining is necessary to break through the first aperture, and then the cultivation speed can slightly increase."
Lin Chen pondered, obviously dissatisfied with the current situation. He didn't want to waste too much time here.
Thus, he sat quietly, doing little else besides eating and going to the bathroom. He remained seated like this for three days. During this time, Spiritual Energy in his Dantian gradually gathered and was able to circulate slowly.
Although the circulating Spiritual Energy was also gradually dissipating, the speed was much slower than before.
This small breakthrough allowed Lin Chen to breathe a sigh of relief, as things were moving in a positive direction.
"Lin Chen."
A sudden call came from outside the door on the third day of Lin Chen's cultivation.
It was the man from a few days ago. He opened the door and waved at Lin Chen, then wrinkled his nose upon seeing Lin Chen filthy and said, "You haven't been outside this whole time, have you?"
Lin Chen nodded coolly, saying, "No one has troubled me these last few days, so naturally I took this time to cultivate properly. Otherwise, too many distractions would hinder my progress."
The man chuckled, saying, "You really can endure solitude. But right now, they have no time to bother you since the sect's market event is happening. Everyone's there trading idle items and whatnot, not hiding away like you, oblivious to the world."
After speaking, the man didn't await Lin Chen's reply but dragged him outside. Though slightly reluctant, Lin Chen wanted to see if there were any good things in the market, given his limited understanding of this world.
Feeling awkward being pulled along, Lin Chen quietly shook off the man's hand and walked alongside him.
On the way, Lin Chen finally learned the man's name: Sun Tianming, a cultivator at the eighth stage of Spirit Refining.
As they progressed, winding through dense woods for a while, the scene before them suddenly opened up. In front stood many figures setting up stalls.
These people lined both sides of the bluestone path, stretching forward without end.
Around the stalls, Green Ripple Sect disciples could be seen heatedly debating or transacting with vendors, lively and animated.
This scene reminded Lin Chen of the snack streets on Earth.
"Haha," Sun Tianming laughed, "Brother Lin, this only happens once every three months for three days. You should look for whatever you need, or else it might be hard to find."
Lin Chen nodded silently, though he noticed them exchanging goods with odd stones or items, making him wonder, is this the currency here? Lin Chen pondered.
"What are they using for exchange?" Lin Chen finally asked aloud.
"Brother Lin, don't you even know about Spiritual Stones?" Sun Tianming looked at Lin Chen in surprise.
To someone born in the Mystic World, Spiritual Stones were common knowledge, even if not a cultivator.
"Now I finally understand why, despite being the same age, your strength is so astonishing."
Sun Tianming sighed. Lin Chen chuckled without explaining, just waiting for his explanation.
"Spiritual Stones are deep-buried stones infused with Spiritual Energy, turning into stones endowed with energy, called Spiritual Stones. These stones have many uses: cultivation, formations, etc."
Sun Tianming patiently explained, but the uses of Spiritual Stones were too numerous for him to detail. Lin Chen could sense the importance of this item from his tone.
"If Brother Lin sees something he likes, just let me know." Sun Tianming patted his chest, boldly saying, "I'm not particularly wealthy, but years of contributions have earned me quite a few rewards from the sect. Exchanging things is no problem."
"Then I won't stand on ceremony," Lin Chen smiled lightly.
There's no harm in accepting, though Lin Chen still exercised restraint. He didn't take Sun Tianming's kindness for granted, quietly noting the amount used to repay him in the future.
He wandered among the stalls and ended up at a stand filled with books from various places.
The vendor sat aloofly on the ground, incompatible with the surrounding bustle, his head lowered, staring at the green bricks with dim, unfocused eyes, seemingly daydreaming.
Lin Chen was unconcerned, flipping through. The stall was filled with old maps, herbal guides, and introductory techniques.
These things might attract attention in the mundane world, but in Green Ripple Sect, they were incongruous.
Here in the sect, where everyone was a cultivator, no one cared about these things. Too superficial or too niche, they weren't worth the cultivators' time and Spiritual Stones.
"How much are these worth if I buy them all?" Lin Chen squatted and whispered to the man.
"Hmm?" The man seemed somewhat surprised, not expecting anyone to want them. He wasn't sure and asked again, "Do you want them all?"
"Yes, I want them all." Lin Chen confirmed again, "How much?"
The man thought briefly before raising his fingers, saying, "Three Spiritual Stones."
"Are you crazy? A pile of junk for three Spiritual Stones! One stone is already too much!" Lin Chen didn't speak, but Sun Tianming's eyes widened, exclaiming. He felt one stone was enough to buy it all.