Chapter 1276 Good Treatment
Since the last siege by the Demon Capital Prefecture, the Land of Hope has not only strengthened its formations.
It has also mobilized all cultivators at the Harmonious Core realm.
Not just human cultivators, but even those from the earthly realm who wished to earn spirit stones could cooperate with the Land of Hope.
As the Land of Hope developed at an ever-increasing pace, whether for its own goods or those from other merchant guilds, they were targeted by individuals with ulterior motives once they left.
In such a situation, the importance of the Harmonious Core realm was self-evident.
Furthermore, the Land of Hope had also assembled a dedicated team of Harmonious Core cultivators.
These individuals were provided with ample spirit stones and elixirs, and in return, they pledged their "lives" to the Land of Hope.
Chen Yang, looking at the many unfamiliar Harmonious Core cultivators before him, couldn't help but ask in surprise, "Can you afford the spirit stones?"
Shi Xin Chou, standing beside him, quickly whispered in Chen Yang's ear, "And the price for these people... isn't actually very high."
"But they do the work of risking their lives."
"Their strength isn't great, but they are at least Harmonious Core cultivators."
"Rumor has it that Chen Shu didn't even take those with stronger abilities. I wonder what his plan is."
Upon hearing this, Chen Yang almost spat out his drink.
If that were true, he could probably guess Chen Shu's intentions.
Truly a capitalist...
He didn't know where he learned it from.
The ordinary cultivators within the Land of Hope were not in a hurry to pack their belongings and leave.
Instead, they found a good spot nearby and sat down, chatting in small groups about the day's battle.
For them, these matters had become a form of leisure.
Initially, everyone was naturally a little worried.
But after the news of the Demon Capital Prefecture Lord's escape spread, everyone understood that the Land of Hope had the ability to survive in the earthly realm.
Even Harmonious Core cultivators couldn't do anything to the Land of Hope; a mere group of Harmonious Core cultivators was not worth worrying about.
Chen Yang had heard Chen Shu and Dong Cang's ideas before, but he hadn't expected them to be implemented so quickly.
After Dao Zhi and his companions dealt with the invading enemies, they did not bother with cleaning up the battlefield.
Such tasks were usually handled by others, serving as a bit of extra income for them.
However, at this moment, Dao Zhi spotted Chen Yang.
The Harmonious Core cultivators were certainly aware of Chen Yang's departure earlier.
They had expected Chen Yang to be away for a much longer time, and were surprised by his swift return.
Upon meeting, Chen Yang immediately gave Dao Zhi a thumbs-up.
Dao Zhi had only recently entered the Harmonious Core realm, but he was now at the third layer of the Harmonious Core realm.
Two consecutive minor stage advancements were truly rare.
Even Chen Yang, who had reached the fifth layer of the Harmonious Core realm in such a short period, attributed it to cultivating in the chaotic space.
Furthermore, he had absorbed the Nascent Soul spirit marrow, a more potent energy source than high-grade spirit stones.
If Chen Yang were to achieve the same level of advancement in Dao Zhi's cultivation environment, it would likely be extremely difficult.
"Senior Brother Dao Zhi, you're racing towards the Great Perfection realm!"
Chen Yang's seemingly joking remark caused Dao Zhi's expression to suddenly change.
Seeing this, Chen Yang thought he had offended Dao Zhi.
However, in the next moment, Dao Zhi said, "Great Perfection might not be enough. I have a premonition that I will break through to the Nascent Soul realm."
"You boy, keep working hard!"
"It won't be long before I surpass you."
As Dao Zhi said this, he showed no sign of joking.
This instantly stunned Chen Yang.
Those words... were too arrogant!
Even though he was currently at the third layer of the Harmonious Core realm, he was still two minor stages behind Chen Yang.
Before Chen Yang could speak, Dao Zhi waved his hand and said, "I have something to attend to, I'm leaving."
Watching Dao Zhi's retreating back, Chen Yang took a deep breath.
It hadn't been that long since he left, had it?
Yet, the Land of Hope before him had already undergone such a significant transformation!
Seeing Chen Yang's look of disbelief, Shi Xin Chou chuckled, "Haha, don't dismiss Dao Zhi's words lightly."
"I believe the inheritance of the Daoist lineage must lie with Dao Zhi."
"They naturally have a keen sense for cultivation breakthroughs. It's possible he'll break through to the Nascent Soul realm while I'm still hovering at Great Perfection. Anything is possible."
Chen Yang exclaimed in shock, "No way? You think so too?"
Shi Xin Chou nodded slowly, "Of course. Have you never heard of the story of 'instant sainthood'?"
"The Three Paths of Dao, Confucianism, and Buddhism all have such legends."
"As far as I know, even if there are deviations from the actual events, they won't be too significant."
"I once met someone who went from being an ordinary person with no cultivation to the Nascent Soul realm overnight."
"Although it was a weak Nascent Soul, it was indeed the Nascent Soul realm."
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After they parted ways, Chen Yang's mind kept replaying Shi Xin Chou's final words.
Upon returning to his residence, Chen Yang did not enjoy peace for long.
Matters began to pile up.
The spirit stones from the abandoned spiritual脉 could still be mined for a while, but eventually, they would be depleted. Qin Yun Lan wished to contend for the spiritual脈 of the Demon Capital Prefecture.
"I heard that the Demon Capital Prefecture's spiritual脈 is a colossal one."
"Since it can support so many Harmonious Core cultivators, there must be no shortage of spirit stones."
"If we seize the demon spirits of the Demon Capital Prefecture, the Land of Hope can expand further!"wΑp.kanshu伍.net
Looking at Qin Yun Lan, who was becoming somewhat fanatical, Chen Yang almost spat out blood.
She clearly didn't know about the Demon Capital Prefecture Lord's recovery, and... she seemed to have some extraordinary ideas.
Chen Yang immediately covered Qin Yun Lan's mouth and said fiercely, "Stop, stop!"
"The spirit stones I have are sufficient for the current needs of the Land of Hope."
After Chen Yang explained the matter of the Demon Capital Prefecture Lord, Qin Yun Lan not only showed no concern but her eyes lit up, and she excitedly said, "That's good news! Chen Shu was planning to trouble him before. Now that he has recovered, he probably won't hide like a turtle."
"When he appears, it will be the perfect time to act."
Hearing this, the teacup in Chen Yang's hand trembled, almost falling to the ground.
Chen Yang stared at Qin Yun Lan with wide eyes, opening his mouth, not knowing where to begin.
After a long pause, he asked blankly, "What was Chen Shu's plan before?"
When Qin Yun Lan explained everything, Chen Yang finally understood.
What Qin Yun Lan had said earlier was not simply her wishful thinking.
Even Dao Zhi's mention of breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm was somehow related to Chen Shu.
Behind all these individuals was a powerful support: Chen Shu!