Chapter 624 - 253: Since It’s Free, Might as Well Believe It a Little

Chapter 624: Chapter 253: Since It’s Free, Might as Well Believe It a Little

So, True Monarch Can Ye smiled and said, "Recently, someone discovered a Yin Spirit menace at sea."

"After investigation, it turns out to be a sign that a new Relic is about to open on the outskirts of the Demon Subduing Sea to the southeast."

"The timing is in about five months, so it won’t conflict with the Cangran Secret Realm in two months."

"If you’re interested, little friend, you could go join the excitement."

Oh?

Xiao Chen was a little surprised. ’I just came for some tea and ended up with free intelligence?’

’Something isn’t right. Something is very wrong.’

’Why is True Monarch Can Ye being so good to me for no reason?’

’First, he poured me Inverted Spirit Tea, and now he’s giving me intelligence. His tone even seems encouraging.’

He was a little confused, but he still cupped his hands in thanks. "Thank you for the guidance, True Monarch."

True Monarch Can Ye smiled, raised the pot, and refilled his cup with Spirit Tea. "No need to be so polite, little friend. Have some more tea to wet your throat."

"I’ve very much enjoyed our conversation today. If you come across any other collectibles in the future, feel free to bring them by for me to have a look."

In truth, he had wanted to probe for more information, but since his intentions had been seen through, it wasn’t appropriate to continue today.

Doing so would seem too deliberate and would only arouse suspicion.

Especially when dealing with an intelligent person, one must not act too hastily.

Xiao Chen understood the dismissal hidden in his words and consciously cupped his hands to take his leave. "I am also very pleased to have received your hospitality today, True Monarch."

"If I have the chance in the future, I will certainly visit you again, True Monarch."

With that, he rose to leave, not forgetting to close the door to the private room behind him.

After leaving the Treasure House, Xiao Chen headed straight back to the inn.

However, he had only taken a few steps when he saw a crowd of Cultivators gathered up ahead.

He walked over to take a look and saw that it was a brand-new notice, and it was from Chongzhen Temple.

The content was very simple: it was the news that True Monarch Ziyang had ascended to the Nascent Soul realm and was preparing to hold a Nascent Soul Ceremony in the South Marsh Sea.

Interestingly, the notice referenced the promotional style of the previous auction.

The top half introduced the time and place, while the bottom half featured a simple map.

Judging from the map, the location for this Nascent Soul Ceremony was not within Chongzhen Temple’s sect grounds.

Instead, it was to be held on Red Flower Island, on the border of the Tingtao Sea and the South Marsh Sea, only about 100,000 miles away from Tinglang Island.

The timing was also very close—just three days from now.

Xiao Chen had already learned about this Nascent Soul Ceremony in advance from the invitation he had seized. At the time, he had wondered why the schedule was so tight.

Seeing this now, he instantly understood. It was intentional.

This grand auction had been in preparation for three years, attracting countless Cultivators from the surrounding areas.

In particular, many Loose Cultivators had traveled thousands of miles to be here.

By scheduling the Nascent Soul Ceremony at this time, Chongzhen Temple could easily attract these Cultivators and indirectly boost its own prestige.

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Of course, if attending the ceremony required bringing a gift, no one would be rushing to go.

Therefore, the notice specifically stated that visiting guests need not bring gifts.

And not only were gifts unnecessary, but there would also be a free banquet.

Furthermore, at the end of the ceremony, there would be a session where a True Monarch would preach the Dao.

At that time, the newly ascended True Monarch Ziyang would personally share his cultivation process, as well as some of his Cultivation Insights on Core Formation and Nascent Soul Formation.

All Loose Cultivators were welcome to attend and listen, and other True Monarchs were also invited to be present and discuss the Dao together.

The reason so many Loose Cultivators were gathered here was that they were all captivated by this final session of a True Monarch preaching the Dao.

What Loose Cultivator wouldn’t hope to hear a Nascent Soul True Monarch preach the Dao?

It wasn’t just Loose Cultivators. Even Sect Disciples couldn’t all frequently meet their own Supreme Elders, let alone hear them share their Cultivation Insights.

Ordinarily, such a good thing wouldn’t even happen in their dreams.

Although Xiao Chen overheard many people expressing their doubts.

"If you ask me, Chongzhen Temple is just putting on a show. They won’t really share anything useful."

"Goes without saying. There’s no such thing as a free lunch."

"All crows under the sky are black. They’d hide away anything good they have, not announce it to people like us."

"Exactly. We’d probably just be making a trip for nothing."

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But for all their talk, their feet seemed to have taken root as they stood fixed in place, staring at the notice, unwilling to leave.

Many were still muttering under their breath.

"Since Chongzhen Temple has already said so, they probably wouldn’t ruin their own reputation, right?"

"I think so too. So many fellow cultivators have already seen it. Could Chongzhen Temple really make a fool of the whole world?"

"That’s a Nascent Soul True Monarch we’re talking about. Even if he just shares some trivial tidbits, it would be endlessly beneficial for us."

"What if they’re telling the truth? If we miss it, it’ll be too late for regrets."

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These words were like a magic spell, worming their way into everyone’s ears.

Even Xiao Chen felt a stir of interest. If True Monarch Ziyang was truly willing to share some of his insights on Nascent Soul Formation, he also wanted to go and hear them for himself.

’Never mind how much he’ll say or if he’ll hold anything back—what if it’s useful?’

’Besides, there’s no need to bring a gift.’

’What’s that saying again? Since it’s free, might as well believe it a little.’

He took a careful look at the map and memorized the approximate location of Red Flower Island.

Xiao Chen turned, left the crowd, and returned to the small courtyard of his inn.

Only after entering the Shielding Array did he begin to ponder True Monarch Can Ye’s intentions and plan his next moves.

First, just as that Loose Cultivator had said, there was no such thing as a free lunch.

Therefore, there had to be an underlying reason for True Monarch Can Ye to try and win him over like this.