Strength depends on who you compare yourself to and where you are. If Qin Chuan were still in the Bright Moon Palace, he would probably soon dominate the region, truly ruling it.
It's like sitting in a well and looking at the sky—everyone knows this isn't a good thing, and no one thinks they would do such a thing, but many people are doing it without even realizing it.
Not far away is a large restaurant, very large, with a huge flow of customers; the area in front is bustling with activity.
This is a wide street, definitely over a hundred meters wide, with tall, imposing buildings on both sides, shops lining the streets, and a lively atmosphere—truly a scene of prosperity.
This is a martial arts world, where martial arts are prevalent, and almost everyone knows a little. Furthermore, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth is abundant, so even without cultivation, people are physically strong and powerful.
This is the effect of the environment; for example, a tiger in the mortal realm can only draw its sword three or four meters long, while a tiger in the Nine Heavens can draw its sword tens of meters long.
The change in combat power due to size is always the most direct; generally, the larger the size, the stronger the strength. However, after cultivation, once a certain level is reached, things change.
For example, Dragon Baby and Qin Chuan's other treasure beasts are small in size, yet incredibly powerful.
Humans, except for the giant race, are generally small in stature, but their strength is undeniable—this is how cultivation can change things.
Qin Chuan and Yu Qing entered the Four Seas Pavilion. The name itself, Four Seas Pavilion, implies that whether the guests come from all four seas or five lakes doesn't matter; the food here is delicious.
The enticing aroma can be smelled from afar.
Cultivation involves absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and also increasing one's cultivation through food, such as consuming pills or the meat of certain special demonic beasts.
However, eating is generally a habit, more of an enjoyment. In fact, at the Void Realm or War God Realm, one almost doesn't need to eat; the spiritual energy washed away by heaven and earth is sufficient.
Therefore, the stronger one is, the better their temperament, because they don't need to eat. Once one stops eating, their temperament changes.
Some people don't eat, some eat voraciously. They can choose not to eat, but if they really want to, they can eat ten cows—that's the power of the strong.
For a powerful individual who enjoys delicious food, it's truly possible to eat and drink to one's heart's content without gaining weight or feeling unwell. They can eat whatever they want, and what they consume is simply refined and evaporated.
The two, like a divine couple, walked hand in hand into the Sihai Restaurant, attracting considerable attention along the way. It's inevitable; good-looking people always draw attention.
Yu Qing's ethereal aura couldn't compare to Chu Shi Qingzhu's. Qin Chuan hadn't seen Chu Shi Qingzhu in her current state, but Yu Qing's aura wasn't just ethereal; it was also as cold and aloof as snow—definitely the level of a top-tier beauty.
The restaurant was bustling with people from all walks of life, from the north to the south, and from all sorts of backgrounds. This was precisely why Qin Chuan had come here—to gather information.
"Please come in, sir!"
Despite the crowd, the service was excellent. For such a large restaurant, the lack of beautiful waitresses to greet guests suggested that Sihai Restaurant was confident in its food. The fact that
they didn't resort to underhanded tactics, and yet had so many customers, indicated that Sihai Restaurant had some connections, given its prime location.
On the path of cultivation, money is indispensable, as are companions and suitable locations. Therefore, no matter what level you reach in cultivation, material wealth is essential. No matter the method, you will always need money.
That's why even large sects have secular branches that manage businesses to earn money. Whatever you do, cultivation is inseparable from wealth.
Of course, wealth isn't just money; perhaps money is only the most basic form.
He found a relatively quiet spot—relatively, actually, away from those groups gathered together, talking loudly.
He needed to gather information, but he didn't need to be too close; he could hear clearly from a distance.
The hall was large, with an ancient yet sophisticated architectural style. The decoration was simple but elegant, and Qin Chuan quite liked this style; eating here felt comfortable.
He ordered the signature dishes and some wine. Now that they were here, they really didn't know where to go next.
"The Tower of Babel will open in a week. I wonder how many people have come these past few days,"
Qin Chuan heard a voice from not far behind him.
He didn't turn around, his attention focused on what was behind him.
The group spoke softly, but made no attempt to conceal their presence.
"What, are you all here to challenge the Tower of Babel?"
another voice came from the left.
This time, Qin Chuan saw them; they were three men, not young, but not old either, dressed smartly in well-fitting, loose-fitting clothes for ease of movement, and exuding confidence.
"Who comes here without trying to conquer the Tower of Babel? It opens only once every thirty years, and has created many powerful figures," the first man said.
"That's true. The Tower of Babel is dangerous, but also incredibly strange. It really depends on one's luck. Some reach the top and gain nothing, while others, after just wandering around the first level, obtain incredible opportunities," another of the three men added.
At the mention of the Tower of Babel, many more people joined in.
"Opportunities are rare, and with so many people, I really didn't expect anything good to happen to me. I'm just here to watch the excitement."
"Although everyone hopes to obtain that immense opportunity, everyone knows it's all about luck. It's just a chance to try your luck. If you succeed, you'll be overjoyed; if you don't
, that's normal." Qin Chuan hadn't expected to encounter the opening of the Tower of Babel upon arriving. Since it only opens once every thirty years, he naturally wanted to see it.
As for whether he'd find an opportunity, Qin Chuan was just going to see. Like many others said, while he wanted an opportunity, it still depended on luck; he'd leave it to fate.
Since there was still a week left, after dinner, he and Yu Qing booked a place to stay nearby. Then, the two of them strolled around the area, observing the local customs and culture.
With Yu Qing by his side, Qin Chuan didn't feel lonely or isolated. Actually, he often felt alone, no matter what he was thinking. Loneliness wasn't scary; what was scary was isolation.
Qin Chuan wasn't lonely. He had a family, relatives, a woman, and children. Now, his only obsession was finding Chu Shiqing and the others.
The name of this place surprised Qin Chuan.
Taotie City!
Taotie is an ancient ferocious beast, comparable to divine beasts, capable of devouring anything and incredibly savage. This city is called Taotie City, could it have some hidden meaning?