314: Chapter 314 Five Hundred Thousand Spirit Stones

He possessed the Heavenly Dao Trait: Sword God.

Although he also knew sword techniques,

those were only learned during the Qi Refinement Stage.

Clearly, they could no longer match the combat power of a Golden Core.

Moreover, Qin Changsheng possessed several Medium Grade golden core pills.

He could easily take them out for exchange.

Thinking of this, Qin Changsheng gave an order to Hu Nan, who was in the corner.

"Fellow Daoist," Hu Nan stood up immediately upon receiving Qin Changsheng's instruction, "I'll take your Earth-Grade Low Grade sword technique Secret Manual."

As soon as these words were spoken, all eyes in the tower instantly turned toward Hu Nan, with a hint of surprise flashing in the eyes of many Cultivators.

Just now, everyone had been hesitating—either they lacked a golden core pill, or they felt the technique didn't suit them. No one expected this Cultivator, who had remained silent all along, to suddenly speak up and trade.

The fat Cultivator was also stunned for a moment, but then his face broke into a delighted expression as he hurriedly said, "Fellow Daoist is willing to trade? Wonderful! Do you have a Medium Grade golden core pill?"

Hu Nan nodded slightly and raised his hand to take out a Golden Core from his Storage Pouch. It was smooth all over and emitted a rich golden light.

"Take a look, Fellow Daoist." Hu Nan handed the Golden Core to the fat Cultivator.

The fat Cultivator stepped forward, cautiously taking the Medium Grade golden core pill from Hu Nan's hand. After inspecting it several times and confirming it was an authentic Medium Grade golden core pill, he smiled and said, "You're a straightforward one, Fellow Daoist! This sword technique Secret Manual is yours now!"

With that, he unhesitatingly handed the Jade Slip in his hand to Hu Nan.

Hu Nan took the Jade Slip, confirmed that it indeed contained an Earth-Grade Medium Grade sword technique Secret Manual, and then stored it in his Storage Pouch. He nodded slightly and turned back to his seat in the corner.

The trade between Hu Nan and the fat Cultivator was like lighting a fuse, completely activating the trading atmosphere within the tower.

Not long after, another Cultivator stood up, holding three century-old Spiritual Plants, and said, "Fellow Daoists, these three century-old Purple Pattern Grasses can help a Golden Core Cultivator stabilize their cultivation. I wish to exchange them for a Saber Technique Secret Manual."

As soon as he finished speaking, a Cultivator responded, "Fellow Daoist, I have an Earth-Grade Medium Grade Saber Technique Secret Manual that I can exchange for your three Purple Pattern Grasses."

The two quickly inspected each other's treasures and, after confirming everything was correct, completed the trade briskly.

Following that, trades became increasingly frequent.

Some brought out mysterious grade Magical Artifacts to exchange for high-tier spiritual materials;

others brought out Jade Slips containing cultivation insights to exchange for Spirit Stones;

and some brought out Medicinal Pills to exchange for Cultivation Technique Secret Manuals that suited them. Low-voiced conversations rose and fell within the tower, yet order was maintained. Everyone cautiously inspected the other's treasures, fearing deception, yet they were also quite decisive; as long as their needs matched, a deal would be reached quickly.

A second-layer Golden Core Cultivator used several thousand Spirit Stones to trade for a mysterious grade high grade auxiliary Cultivation Technique;

another Cultivator used a mysterious grade high grade long saber to exchange for a dozen or so Medicinal Pills;

within just half an incense stick's time, five or six people had completed their trades one after another. Everyone had a satisfied look on their face, having either obtained the treasure they desperately needed or disposed of idle resources, each getting what they required.

Controlling Hu Nan, Qin Changsheng sat in the corner, calmly observing every trade in the room, his gaze slowly scanning the various treasures.

At this moment, he wanted to find Wang Jinhua's whereabouts and see if there was an opportunity to trade for that heavenly dao fragment from Wang Jinhua's hands.

Shortly after, a thin and small figure slowly walked onto the platform in the center of the tower.

After taking the stage, he didn't take out any treasures. Instead, he introduced himself: "Fellow Daoists, I am Wang Jinhua. I have taken the liberty of stepping onto the stage today because I have a request."

Everyone's gaze turned toward Wang Jinhua on the platform, their eyes filled with curiosity and confusion. Just now, everyone had been trading treasures, and no one had stepped up to ask for help. What exactly did this Wang Jinhua want?

Wang Jinhua took a deep breath, gathered his courage, and said in an earnest tone, "I recently came across a Magic Treasure I desire, but unfortunately, my pockets are empty and I lack the Spirit Stones to purchase it. Today, I am bold enough to ask to borrow five hundred thousand Spirit Stones from you all. I swear here and now that within two years, I will definitely repay the full five hundred thousand Spirit Stones without any delay. I hope you all can help me!"

"Five hundred thousand Spirit Stones?!"

"Is Fellow Daoist joking? You've just reached the Golden Core stage and might not even be able to take care of your own cultivation. Why should we lend you five hundred thousand Spirit Stones?"

"You, Wang Jinhua, are just a Loose Cultivator. What do you have to repay us with?"

"Five hundred thousand Spirit Stones is no small amount. Even for a Golden Core Cultivator, it would take several years to earn!"

"Repay within two years? I think you just want to borrow the Spirit Stones and run away. Who would be foolish enough to lend to you?"

Jeers and mockery followed one after another, and Wang Jinhua's expression became extremely unsightly.

However, he did not step down.

After all, the treasure he had set his eyes on would be of immense use to him.

"Fellow Daoists, I am by no means a fraud. Within two years, I will definitely be able to repay the Spirit Stones. I ask you all to believe me..." Wang Jinhua defended himself.

But his defense seemed exceptionally weak amidst the crowd's mockery. Not a single person was willing to believe him, let alone offer to lend him the Spirit Stones.

Everyone looked away and returned to their own trades, occasionally whispering a few jests, turning their noses up at Wang Jinhua's plea for help.

In this cultivation world, where the strong prey on the weak and resources are precious, five hundred thousand Spirit Stones was a massive sum. No one was willing to lend such a large amount to a Cultivator with low cultivation, no background, and seemingly no ability to repay.

Far away in his small courtyard at the Heavenly Sword Sect, Qin Changsheng's heart suddenly stirred.

He knew that Wang Jinhua had a heavenly dao fragment in his Storage Pouch.

Until just now, he hadn't known how to obtain the heavenly dao fragment from Wang Jinhua.

He could use this exact opportunity to lend the Spirit Stones to Wang Jinhua.

However, he wouldn't lend the Spirit Stones for nothing; he would have Wang Jinhua use the heavenly dao fragment in his hand as collateral.

This way, even if Wang Jinhua couldn't repay the Spirit Stones within two years, he could directly obtain the heavenly dao fragment.

Nonetheless, to be safe, Qin Changsheng still summoned the Heavenly Dao Trait intelligence.

The next instant, a piece of information appeared on the attribute panel.

[heavenly dao fragment: A special treasure that can upgrade a Golden Trait to a Heavenly Dao Trait.]

[Holder: Wang Jinhua]

[Location: Qingyun Tower, Azure Cloud Sect]

Seeing the information on the attribute panel, Qin Changsheng once again issued an order to Hu Nan.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, I will lend you the five hundred thousand Spirit Stones." Hu Nan stood up.

As soon as these words were spoken, the mockery in the tower came to an abrupt halt. Everyone's gaze once again turned toward Hu Nan, their eyes filled with shock and incomprehension.

They couldn't understand why this Cultivator would lend five hundred thousand Spirit Stones to Wang Jinhua.

Wang Jinhua was also stunned. He snapped his head up, looking at Hu Nan with eyes full of disbelief: "Fellow... Fellow Daoist, you are willing to lend me five hundred thousand Spirit Stones?"

Hu Nan nodded slightly, his tone calm: "I can lend you five hundred thousand Spirit Stones, but I have one condition."

Wang Jinhua hurriedly said, "Please speak, Fellow Daoist! As long as I can do it, I will definitely agree! Not just one condition, even ten or a hundred, I am willing!"

At this moment, as long as he could borrow the Spirit Stones, he was willing to accept any condition.

Hu Nan glanced at Wang Jinhua and then said, "Five hundred thousand Spirit Stones is no small amount. I must take one treasure from your Storage Pouch as collateral!!"

Wang Jinhua's expression changed.

The treasures in that Storage Pouch were all things he had obtained through immense hardship.

But soon, Wang Jinhua nodded.

After all, he was in desperate need of those five hundred thousand Spirit Stones right now.

"Fine! I agree, Fellow Daoist!"

"What treasure do you need as collateral?" With a wave of his hand, Wang Jinhua tossed the Storage Pouch to Hu Nan.

Qin Changsheng's Divine Sense followed Hu Nan's and probed into Wang Jinhua's Storage Pouch.

Inside were piled a small amount of Spirit Stones, a few ordinary Spiritual Plants, and several mysterious grade Magical Artifacts, all in a chaotic mess.

Hu Nan's Divine Sense quickly swept through, and in a moment, discovered a palm-sized, pure white fragment emitting a faint spiritual light in the innermost corner of the Storage Pouch.

Qin Changsheng felt a secret joy in his heart. Controlling his Divine Sense, he cautiously wrapped it around that heavenly dao fragment. Without touching any other items in the Storage Pouch or causing the slightest ripple, he smoothly extracted the heavenly dao fragment from Wang Jinhua's Storage Pouch.