137: Autistic Chen Jianzhen

This was not Chen Jiancang's first time at the Main Spiritual Vein Market. He was already well aware of the layout and business scope of all the shops.

Chen Jiancang first led Chen Jianyun to Chen's Treasure Pavilion. The Chen's Treasure Pavilion at the Main Spiritual Vein was completely different in scale from the one at the Little Cloud Mountain Spiritual Vein.

It was about 30 zhang tall, its spire piercing the clouds, hidden within the mist, appearing and disappearing. Two statues of evil-warding Qilin, each about a zhang tall, stood at the entrance, their forms radiating an imposing aura even without anger. They emitted a captivating array fluctuation, clearly indicating that these two sculptures were the core of Chen's Treasure Pavilion's town-suppressing array. At this moment, rogue Cultivators were constantly entering and exiting Chen's Treasure Pavilion, indicating that business inside was exceptionally booming.

"Cang-ge, I wonder if there are any treasures in Chen's Treasure Pavilion that can increase the chance of Spiritual Root Awakening?" Chen Jianyun's expression was full of anticipation. As a First Order Mortal, she naturally hoped her child would not be a Mortal like herself.

And as Chen Jiancang's wife, she was very clear about his wealth. Since Chen Jiancang was not short on spiritual stones, as long as they could find treasures that could increase the chance and Aptitude of Spiritual Root Awakening, no matter how expensive, she would persuade Chen Jiancang to buy them.

"Don't worry," Chen Jiancang said calmly and reassuringly. "Chen's Treasure Pavilion is the largest treasure collection and distribution center in the Qingya Mountain Range, and although treasures that increase the chance of Spiritual Root Awakening are precious, for those who have already become Cultivators, they are like chicken ribs, tasteless. Only those who particularly value their Family's children will spare no expense and spend heavily to purchase them."

After all, treasures that can increase the chance of Spiritual Root Awakening can be compared in price to treasures from the Second Order Foundation Establishment Stage. Cultivators earn spiritual stones with difficulty, so how could they bear to spend thousands of spiritual stones to help their descendants awaken their Spiritual Roots?

In their opinion, Spiritual Root Awakening is destined by heaven, depending entirely on whether one is favored by the Heavenly Dao. If one cannot awaken a Spiritual Root, they can only blame their shallow fate and lack of Opportunity to step onto the path of cultivation, not others.

Therefore, treasures that increase the chance of Spiritual Root Awakening, although they have a price, there is no market for them, and they are not too difficult to obtain.

"Oh." Chen Jianyun nodded as if she understood, half not. Since Chen Jiancang felt it was not difficult to obtain, the stone in her heart could finally be slightly relieved.

"Greetings, Jiancang Zuxiong, Jian Zhen has met Jiancang Zuxiong." As soon as Chen Jiancang entered Chen's Treasure Pavilion, someone came forward, bowed, and greeted him.

Chen Jiancang asked with a slight surprise, "You know me?"

Although Chen Jiancang had been to the Main Spiritual Vein several times, he was not familiar with the Chen Family members there. He was quite surprised to be recognized at this moment.

"Jiancang Zuxiong naturally doesn't know me, but I know Zuxiong. Zuxiong is a newly promoted Core Disciple of the Chen Family, of noble status, and greatly admired and respected by those of us in the Chen Family who have not yet achieved success."

Chen Jiancang had not expected that the status of a Chen Family Core Disciple would be so well-known. He had only been certified for less than half a day, and he already felt that he was known to everyone and was a household name.

"Jiancang Zuxiong, have you come to the Treasure Pavilion with any treasures you wish to purchase?"

"I am not talented, I am a waiter in this Treasure Pavilion. I may not know everything about treasures, but I am quite familiar with them. Jiancang Zuxiong, if you don't mind, why don't I guide you?" Chen Jianting looked at Chen Jiancang with hopeful eyes.

Chen Jiancang naturally had no objection and replied with a smile, "Then I will trouble Jian Zhen Zudi to introduce them to me. I want to purchase some treasures that can increase the chance and Aptitude of Spiritual Root Awakening for my descendants. I wonder if our Chen's Treasure Pavilion has such treasures."

Chen Jianting thought for a moment and said, "Chen's Treasure Pavilion is the largest treasure collection and distribution center in the Qingya Mountain Range, so of course, we have such treasures. However, these treasures are quite expensive. Jiancang Zuxiong, are you sure you want to buy them?"

In Chen Jianting's opinion, Chen Jiancang was able to become a Chen Family Core Disciple because of his significant contribution to the Chen Family, not because of his outstanding talent. As far as he knew, Chen Jiancang was just a Five Elements Mixed Spiritual Root waste. He believed that even if he gained a large amount of resources for his merits, he should prioritize his cultivation rather than wasting resources on cultivating his descendants.

"Since I've asked, I naturally want to buy them. Please ask Zudi to introduce them to me." Chen Jiancang's words were firm, without the slightest hesitation.

"Then follow me." As he spoke, Chen Jiancang was led to a counter. The entire counter was carved from a piece of flowing, iridescent spiritual ore, and its surface was covered with a layer of transparent glass. Beneath the glass were four or five treasures absorbed by an array.

"Jiancang Zuxiong, the treasures at this counter all have the effect of improving Spiritual Root Awakening talent. This is an Ascension Fruit. If swallowed by a pregnant woman, it can cultivate and increase the chance of Spiritual Root Awakening for the child she is carrying by 10%." Chen Jianting skillfully introduced the effects of the Ascension Fruit to Chen Jiancang.

"However, the Ascension Fruit is expensive, costing as much as 2000 spiritual stones, so I still want to persuade Zuxiong to prioritize his own cultivation. As for the child's Spiritual Root..."

"I'll take this Ascension Fruit."

Before Chen Jianting could finish speaking, Chen Jiancang made his decision directly.

"This... Zuxiong, won't you reconsider?" Chen Jianting asked with some shock. Although he would get a commission for selling a treasure, he didn't want Chen Jiancang to squander the hard-earned reward.

Chen Jiancang knew that Chen Jianting was being kind and didn't take offense. He said with a smile, "Please, Jian Zhen Lao Di, continue to introduce me to other treasures."

"What? You still want other treasures?" Chen Jianting asked suspiciously, doubting if he had heard correctly. One had to know that the Ascension Fruit alone was worth 2000 spiritual stones. A diligent spiritual farmer cultivating spiritual plants for 10 years might not be able to obtain so many spiritual stones.

But now, Chen Jiancang was not only wealthy but also bought the Ascension Fruit without even bargaining the price. That was one thing, but now Chen Jiancang was actually intending to buy other treasures. Was he really that wealthy?

Chen Jiancang nodded helplessly. The Ascension Fruit only increased the chance by 10%. For Chen Jiancang, a 10% chance was too low. Since he had already decided to let Jianyun and his child awaken their Spiritual Roots, he would strive for a 100% chance.

Chen Jianting stared at Chen Jiancang with a shocked expression at this moment, his mind filled with thoughts. He wanted to know how much merit Chen Jiancang had accumulated and how many spiritual stones the Chen Family had rewarded him with to make him so wealthy.

What he didn't know was that the Chen Family had indeed rewarded him with a huge reward, but it was only Chen Family contribution points. The spiritual stones he possessed, however, were obtained through his own efforts.

"Jian Zhen Zudi, please continue to introduce me."