Chapter 1060: Chapter 1060: Presenting a Painting

Horses not fed with night grass fail to fatten, and people without windfalls do not grow rich!

Wang Chen had a very profound understanding of this principle.

He had come into several windfalls, tasted the flavor of sudden wealth overnight, and was well aware that it was impossible to acquire so many Spirit Stones through conventional means.

Even if his custom-made business were to suddenly take off, how many Magical Treasures could he refine in a mere three months?

This method was the first to be ruled out.

After much thought, Wang Chen decided to seek advice from others.

As the person being consulted, Huangfu Yongchun was quite surprised after hearing Wang Chen’s intentions and asked with concern, “Taoist Friend Wang, what has happened?”

Apart from Huangfu Yongchun himself, all other members of the Qijue Club had come into a windfall.

It hadn’t been long since, and Wang Chen was actually inquiring about ways to earn Spirit Stones!

His expression turned somewhat unpleasant, “You haven’t been to Spring Breeze Garden, have you?”

Spring Breeze Garden was a notorious place in Luodu Immortal City, known for its extravagance and luxury, indeed the epitome of top-tier enjoyment.

Of course, the cost of playing there was astonishing, especially the gambling halls inside. Many wealthy second and third-generation cultivators had ruined themselves there, spending their entire fortune and accumulating huge gambling debts.

Many of the older generation from Luodu’s Immortal Cultivation families would break their offspring’s legs in the ancestral hall if they found out they had gone to Spring Breeze Garden to broaden their horizons!

It was entirely possible for young Wang Chen to commit folly upon his newfound wealth.

If that were the case, Huangfu Yongchun would have to consider expelling him from the Qijue Club!

“You misunderstand.”

Wang Chen replied with a smile, “I plan to refine a set of Magical Treasures, and I need to purchase a lot of heavenly materials and earthly treasures. That’s why I want to earn more Spirit Stones.”

“I see.”

Huangfu Yongchun breathed a sigh of relief.

Wang Chen spoke of a set of Magical Treasures rather than a single item; a complete set was indeed extraordinary, and it was normal to invest a large amount of resources.

Thinking of Wang Chen’s exceptional Artifact Refining skills, Huangfu Yongchun felt at ease, “How many more Spirit Stones do you need? I happen to have a bit to spare…”

Among the six members of the Qijue Club aside from him, Huangfu Yongchun had the highest hopes for Wang Chen.

Young Wang Chen was already a High-Order Golden Core, with formidable combat capabilities – not the kind of mediocrity buoyed by resources.

In the battle of Slaying the Flood Dragon, the one with the greatest merit was Huangfu Yongchun himself, followed by Wang Chen.

Huangfu Yongchun, who commanded the Qijue Sword Formation, knew this better than anyone.

In his view, Wang Chen had the highest probability of Breaking the Golden Core to Condense the Nascent Soul among the six Golden Cores!

Such a rising star was, of course, worth cultivating a close relationship with.

Which was why he took the initiative to offer lending Spirit Stones to Wang Chen.

Spirit Stones could be said to be the lifeblood of a Cultivator, wealth, law, companions, and land – with wealth being of utmost importance.

Huangfu Yongchun’s gesture was extremely generous!

“Thank you, Taoist Friend, but the amount I need is quite large.”

Wang Chen politely declined, “I will try to figure it out myself first. If it really doesn’t work out, then I’ll ask for your assistance.”

“Hmm.”

Huangfu Yongchun felt quite comfortable hearing this, thinking that although young, Wang Chen was quite worldly-wise in his conduct.

“In that case…”

The High-Order Golden Core cultivator pondered for a moment, then took out a scroll from his Sumeru Ring and handed it to Wang Chen.

He gave Wang Chen a “Fulong Mountain Geomancy Map”, which was also a Second Order Magical Treasure.

Strictly speaking, this geomantic chart can only be considered a fragmentary map, as it records only a part of the hundreds of thousands of the Fulong Mountain Range, not the complete overview.

As for the complete chart, it is simply beyond the reach of cultivators at Huangfu Yongchun’s level!

According to him, there are many versions of the “Fulong Mountain Geomantic Chart,” held by various powers in Luodu.

The version in Huangfu Yongchun’s possession is one from ten years ago, and it surely differs from the current reality.

Nevertheless, it remains extremely precious.

Because this “Fulong Mountain Geomantic Chart” records the locations where numerous Monster Race and Monster Beasts dwell, as well as many already explored and developed mining and gathering sites.

With this geomantic chart, one can target hunting, prospecting, and gathering.

And these are precisely the livelihoods commonly adopted by the cultivators of Immortal City.

Huangfu Yongchun gifted the “Fulong Mountain Geomantic Chart” to Wang Chen both because he no longer needed it himself, and because he believed with Wang Chen’s strength and luck, he could use this map to gain even more wealth.

If one were lucky enough to discover a new vein, even a commonplace copper-iron mine could lead to a great fortune.

Enough to resolve Wang Chen’s financial problems.

In addition, hunting high-order Monster Beasts is also a way to riches, but this path is fraught with extreme danger–slightest negligence and one could perish, without even leaving bones behind.

“Taoist Friend, you have a great future ahead; there is no need to rush this much.”

Huangfu Yongchun truly did not understand why the young Wang Chen was so eager to earn Spirit Stones to refine Magic Artifacts; he could slowly accumulate and eventually have enough one day.

So, he kindly dissuaded him for a bit.

“Thank you, Taoist Friend!”

Wang Chen expressed his gratitude earnestly.

“Don’t mention it.”

Huangfu Yongchun laughed, stroking his beard, “As members of the Qijue Club, we are branches of the same tree; it’s only right to help each other.”

Wang Chen stood up to leave, and Huangfu Yongchun personally escorted him out of the mansion.

Upon the high-order Golden Core cultivator’s return to his study, there appeared suddenly an old man in a black robe.

The newcomer, thin in stature with a sinister gaze, resembled Huangfu Yongchun by sixty to seventy percent, but with an air of cold gloom about him and none of Huangfu Yongchun’s approachability and amiability.

“Is this young man really worthy of your high regard?”

The black-robed old man toyed with the White Jade Paperweight formerly on the desk, his expression a mocking smile, “Giving him the Fulong Mountain Geomantic Chart, the treasure that has been in our Huangfu Family for generations!”

“It’s not as exaggerated as you say.”

Huangfu Yongchun sat down opposite, speaking indifferently, “It’s just a copy, and it’s even been edited.”

“Hehe.”

The black-robed old man laughed slyly, “Are you planning on taking him to explore the Mysterious Origin Dark Immortal Mansion?”

Huangfu Yongchun’s gaze sharpened, his face turning grave instantly, “Third brother, I’ve already obtained a Fourth Order Flood Dragon Core for you. You should focus on healing in the Cave Mansion, and with it, there’s still hope for you to rebuild your Taoist Foundation and condense your Nascent Soul. Just don’t meddle in my affairs!”

“You truly are my good big brother!”

The black-robed old man smirked fearlessly, “But don’t forget, if it hadn’t been for me back then, could you still be sitting here enjoying wealth, status, and the company of a beautiful wife and concubines?”

“Have my sacrifices been few?”

Huangfu Yongchun shouted fiercely, “What exactly do you want?”

“Nothing at all.”

The black-robed old man resumed his calm demeanor, “If you’re going to explore the Mysterious Origin Dark Immortal Mansion again, you must take me with you; otherwise, don’t blame me for disregarding brotherly affection!”

Huangfu Yongchun fell silent for a long time: “I understand.”

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