Chapter 373: The Value Difference Between Weapons and Pills!
"Heh, it's not to tease you. The green light you saw in the night sky at that time was a special weapon of mine that I rarely tell others about. The effect of that weapon is very simple; it can nearly double the cultivation speed for the user." After confirming there were no eavesdroppers around, Jiang Lin lightly laughed as he spoke to the twitching Gu He.
He wasn't deliberately teasing Gu He; it was just that there had been a Dou Huang listening in the shadows. If his analysis of the aura was correct, it was likely Jia Xingtian. Jiang Lin had circled around Gu He just to make Jia Xingtian aware that some things should not be known ahead of time.
After all, Jiang Lin was a 'celebrity' in the Jia Ma Empire, and every move he made attracted a lot of attention. His appearance at the Alchemy Guild had caught quite a few eyes.
"Nearly double the cultivation speed?!" Gu He's pupils immediately widened in shock as he looked at Jiang Lin, who remained as calm as ever. "Do you know what you're saying?!"
"I know you're anxious, but please don't rush," Jiang Lin said, seeing Gu He stunned, spilling tea on himself unknowingly. He just smiled slightly and shook his head. "That thing is called a crystal core. The materials to make the crystal core are very special, which is why I haven't shown this to others. Due to material limitations, the number of these crystal weapon cores is destined to be very small."
"...I believe it!" Gu He, to Jiang Lin's surprise, was silent for a moment before his eyes lit up with enthusiasm, as if he wanted to swallow Jiang Lin whole on the spot. Unfortunately, Jiang Lin declined the offer. He was too big, and... well, that sounded strange, didn't it?
"So, the reason for your fast cultivation speed is because of the crystal core?!" Gu He's words made Jiang Lin realize that his explanation was becoming more persuasive. Apparently, Gu He and the others had long been suspicious of Jiang Lin's cultivation realm.
Of course, to the outside world, Jiang Lin was still considered a Great Dou Master, just as he had shown at Yun Lan Sect. His true cultivation, however, was imperceptible even to a Dou Zong like Yun Shan, hiding in the shadows.
In terms of concealing his aura, Jiang Lin's spirit race had an innate advantage.
"Indeed," Jiang Lin's eyes flickered slightly, and he nodded gently. He recalled that more than two years ago, when he first arrived at the Jia Ma Imperial City, he had registered his cultivation. Two years later, at Yun Lan Sect, he had shown the aura of a five-star Great Dou Master and his terrifying physical strength, which made many realize that Jiang Lin of the Refining Guild was not only gifted in refining but also astonishingly talented in cultivation.
Of course, if Gu He knew that Jiang Lin was now a one-star Dou Ling, he would be greatly shocked. After all, just two months ago, Jiang Lin had been a five-star Great Dou Master.
Jiang Lin's cultivation speed was so fast, and the enhancement of the crystal core was certainly a reason for that.
At least, that's how Jiang Lin saw it. Even if the crystal core hadn't greatly increased his cultivation speed, it had at least returned him to his original speed, which still counted as an enhancement. Jiang Lin's own cultivation speed was already incredibly fast. Without such speed, he might have struggled just to enter the basics of the Forging Fire Technique.
Gu He took several deep breaths to calm his excitement, then looked across at Jiang Lin and asked, "So, you want to trade this special crystal core weapon with me?"
"The crystal core needs high-level beast cores, like the five-tier magic cores, which will allow you to speed up your cultivation to Dou Huang. But beyond Dou Huang, it becomes useless. So, I suggest you go straight for it and use a six-tier magic core. That way, the six-tier crystal core will let you cultivate all the way to Dou Zong. The other material needed to make the crystal core is also very rare and special," Jiang Lin explained directly to Gu He.
"So..." Gu He had to admit, he was intrigued. Or rather, no one on the Dou Qi continent could remain calm in front of something like the crystal core. It was said to almost double cultivation speed! Even though it required a six-tier magic core, Gu He thought for a moment and realized that he actually had ways to obtain one.
Moreover, Gu He knew Jiang Lin had once posted a bounty mission, and understood that the six-tier magic core Jiang Lin mentioned didn't have to be fresh. As long as it was a six-tier magic core crystal, it could still be used for forging weapons. Gu He had many ways to acquire some, as he didn't need to directly hunt six-tier magical beasts. By using his connections, he could gather a lot of options. Even the nearby Black Horn Region or Dan Tower might have six-tier magic cores.
"So... what do you need?" Gu He clearly understood. Jiang Lin was revealing this rare knowledge about the crystal core, which meant he wanted something from him.
"The shape-shifting pill you have," Jiang Lin didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point.
"Huh?" Gu He's eyebrows twitched at Jiang Lin's words. He didn't immediately mention how precious his shape-shifting pill was because he knew that the shape-shifting pill wasn't very attractive to humans. Or rather, the 'shape-shifting pill' that belonged to humans was the crystal core Jiang Lin held!
Gu He furrowed his brows, wondering what Jiang Lin needed the shape-shifting pill for.
He did have one, but it wasn't something he had refined. He had obtained it from his contacts at the Dan Tower, originally meant for trading with the Queen of Medusa.
"What do you want the shape-shifting pill for?" If Jiang Lin hadn't exaggerated, Gu He thought the six-tier crystal core might be just as valuable as the shape-shifting pill he had. Even the six-tier crystal core had a 'special attack' bonus in the hands of humans.
"What do I want it for? I want to use your shape-shifting pill to make connections with the beast race in the Monster Beast Mountain Range. After all, the crystal core requires a special material, and there's only one known method to obtain it. Do you think I'm going to eat the shape-shifting pill myself?" Jiang Lin couldn't help but shrug and joke, not hiding anything from Gu He.
However, Jiang Lin suddenly thought for a moment, and realized that with his unique physique, he might actually be able to digest the shape-shifting pill.
(END CHAPTER)
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