Our eldest brother never hides good things from us.

Chapter 269 Is the Northern Wilderness really that rich?

Chang Wen and his six companions left the Devouring Heaven Palace and followed the Grand Elder to the reception area.

It's worth mentioning that although the overall architecture of the Taotie Clan is rather rough, the architecture of the reception area is quite decent.

Seven people, one room each, very well arranged.

"Young friend Changwen, this is my communication talisman. If you encounter any problems, I will help you resolve them."

This elder also has the surname Chang. His name is Chang Shouchun, and his strength is at the peak of the Mahayana realm.

"Thank you, Elder."

Chang Wen took the communication talisman and asked, "Elder, I do have a question. Is spirit stones the common currency in this Demon Ruins?"

"no."

Chang Shouchun immediately replied, "Our demon race primarily cultivates qi and blood, so the common currency in the Demon Ruins is blood crystals. They're about the same value as your spirit stones, so they can be exchanged at equivalent value. Is there anything you need, young friend?"

"It's not so much a need, it's just that there's something I need to discuss."

Chang Wen took out his Qiankun bag and continued, "I raised Lin Yuan myself, and I am reluctant to send him back to his clan. So I want to find him a peaceful place to live."

He then said...

"I just roughly counted in the Devouring Heaven Palace that, including you, Elder, there are a total of five hundred high-ranking members of the Taotie Clan. If time allowed, I would have liked to visit them one by one. But now that time is of the essence, I can only trouble you, Elder, to do it on my behalf."

"Young friend, please don't be shy, just ask."

Chang Shouchun understood that Chang Wen had something for him to do.

Chang Wen didn't hesitate and handed the Qiankun bag to Chang Shouchun, saying, "There are some mid-grade spirit stones here. Elder, please distribute them to the seniors as a small token of my respect. I would appreciate it if the elders would take good care of Lin Yuan."

"Young friend Chang Wen, if that's what you're saying... I can't take it."

Chang Shouchun pushed the Qiankun bag back, saying, "Lin Yuan is the young patriarch of our clan and carries the inheritance of our ancestors. Even if you didn't say so, we would treat him as our own junior. There's no need for this."

"Elder, actually I have another meaning."

Chang Wen didn't mince words, "Didn't Lin Yuan say at the Devouring Heaven Palace... that he wanted to get a spot in the God King Battle? At the time, all the elders said they didn't want him to go. I wanted to discuss this with them, but time was really tight. I can only ask you, Elder, to do it for me... Consider these spirit stones as my apology for not being able to go in person."

"Young friend, I heard from Fellow Daoist Lin that you are the young clan leader's most trusted person. I didn't understand why before, but now I do."

Chang Shouchun stared at Chang Wen for a while, his slight disdain for a junior completely gone. "Just for your concern for the young clan leader, I am willing to go for you."

After saying that, he took the Qiankun bag and left.

Chang Wen shifted his gaze and began to take in the surrounding scenery.

Being overwhelmed with important matters can certainly make one tense. But slowing down and appreciating the scenery before you is also an indispensable part of daily life.

A meaningful life is one that involves experiencing things as you go.

……

After leaving Chang Wen's residence, Chang Shouchun found a secluded spot to see what Chang Wen had given him.

Only after he has determined the number of spirit stones in the Qiankun Bag can he allocate and utilize them appropriately.

He had thought that each person would receive a maximum of one thousand mid-grade spirit stones, but when he saw what was inside the Qiankun bag, he was stunned.

It took a full half incense stick's time for him to recover.

"Five...five hundred million?"

Inside the Qiankun Bag, there was a neatly arranged sum of five hundred million mid-grade spirit stones!

Even if every elder gets a share, they can still get a million!

"Hiss... Holy crap..."

Chang Shouchun couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, "Is the Northern Wilderness... really that wealthy...?"

Five hundred million mid-grade spirit stones with a wave of the hand? Are you sure you're not joking?

After taking another look and confirming that it really was 500 million mid-grade spirit stones, he disappeared from the spot and flew towards the residences of the other elders.

Tomorrow, the world of the gluttonous clan may be about to change.

Chang Wen was unaware of these things. After enjoying the scenery, he invested in Chen Changsheng and the others one by one.

No matter when or where, becoming stronger is the most important thing. I've never forgotten that.

It is worth mentioning that.

The spiritual energy veins beneath Haoran Peak continue to exert their power, constantly providing returns to the disciples cultivating on Haoran Peak.

Nearly four months have passed since I left Haoran Peak.

In four months, his cultivation level once again reached 1500 years.

The last time it was claimed, it took 7000 years to break through from the seventh level of the Tribulation Transcending Realm to the peak. On average, it took more than 2300 years to reach one level.

Chang Wen asked Xue Wuqing, "The advancement from the Tribulation Realm to the Mahayana Realm is ten times that from the ninth to the tenth level of the Tribulation Realm."

In other words, for someone with Chang Wen's aptitude to reach the Mahayana realm from the peak of the Tribulation Transcending stage, he would need to accumulate at least 23000 years of cultivation.

1500 years is far from enough, so he has not been promoted yet.

"Sigh, I wonder when this seal within me will be broken. And what will happen after it's broken?"

As his strength increases, Chang Wen needs to pay more and more attention to things.

Especially the seal inside his body, he still has no clue about it.

There's also the issue of qualifications.

If one can improve their aptitude, perhaps it won't take 23000 years to reach the Mahayana realm.

Just as this thought crossed his mind...

[Investing a wisp of your luck in Xu Kun will boost his luck and trigger a return.]

Chirp chirp chirp chirp chirp chirp chirp chirp...

[Congratulations! You have obtained the Gold-level affix: Spiritual Root Constitution Changes Monthly]

Chang Wen never expected that he would see this while looking at the system.

Gold-level keywords? They've sold out!

"My spiritual root constitution changes every month? What's that?"

Chang Wen looked at the system introduction with excitement in his eyes.

[Your spiritual root or physique changes monthly: Your spiritual root or physique will change at the beginning of each month. The type of change will be randomly selected from the currently known information in the cultivation world.]

[Current random spiritual root constitution: Top-grade fire spiritual root]

The moment the system's voice faded, Chang Wen felt a burning sensation within his body. Then, the fire element in the world seemed to increase countless times in his perception.

"This is what it feels like to have a top-tier fire elemental root..."

Chang Wen looked at his hands with a look of rapture. He hadn't expected to get such good aptitude on his first random draw; a great start indeed.

Most importantly, after acquiring a top-grade fire spirit root, can one use 1500 years of cultivation to break through to the Mahayana realm?

Once the thought arises, it cannot be shaken off.

But just to be on the safe side, Chang Wen still approached Chen Changsheng and the others, preparing to make one last effort.

"Let's try a few more times, and if it doesn't work, we'll gamble again. What if we get some extra cultivation points back in the next couple of tries?"

Chang Wen thought to himself.

then……

[You invested a mid-grade spirit stone in Su Xiaoman, which allows her to buy whatever she wants, triggering a return.]

Chirp chirp chirp chirp chirp chirp chirp chirp...

Congratulations, you have gained five hundred years of cultivation.

Chang Wen...

"Senior Brother, why do you always smile after giving Xiaoman something?"

Su Xiaoman was very puzzled.

"It's alright, Xiaoman, go to sleep. Goodnight! Sweet dreams!"

Chang Wen laughed and patted her head before quickly returning to his room.

Su Xiaoman...

Although I'm quite confused, on the other hand...