Using Entries To Cultivate Immortality In Chaotic Times Chapter 18: "Fortune and Glory, a Gamble Worth Taking." - Novel Cool

Chapter 18: "Fortune and Glory, a Gamble Worth Taking."

Chapter 18: "Fortune and Glory, a Gamble Worth Taking."

". . ."

Chen Qiu suddenly fell silent again, feeling that these words sounded familiar, as if he had heard them exactly the same way the night before. Then, after organizing his thoughts, he shook his head and said, "Since you knew she would enter the city last night, why were you at the east gate of Fufeng City yesterday, recruiting disciples under the banner of the Thunderclan?"

"How did I know it was her?"

Fat Dragon scratched his head in annoyance, "I just received news early on that a theater troupe from the Imperial Capital was coming to Fufeng City. The people here don't usually have much entertainment, so they'd definitely go and watch the excitement."

"I arrived at Fufeng City early yesterday morning, planning to take advantage of the crowd at the city gate to recruit disciples. I was sure I'd have a successful harvest."

"But when I arrived, I found out it was her."

"At that moment, I wanted to run, but I couldn't bear to let go of this opportunity. I thought, since I'm already here, and with so many people around, she probably wouldn't notice me. Who would've thought that as soon as she entered the city, she looked in my direction. My heart skipped a beat, and I could only turn and hurriedly find a random person to run over, just so she'd see my back."

"That person was you."

"I just wanted to casually chat with you, and as long as she couldn't see my face clearly after entering the city, it would be fine. Who knew that after chatting for a bit, I'd find out that you were also a transmigrator. You know what happened after that."

Chen Qiu's mouth twitched slightly, and he raised his hand to pour himself a cup of tea, only to find the teapot empty. He stopped his movement and rubbed his nose.

It seemed that this girl could be considered half a patron.

If not for this girl, Fat Dragon wouldn't have stopped him, and he wouldn't have known about the existence of Entry Scrolls. He wouldn't have entered the Celestial Path Secret Realm, nor would he have had the subsequent opportunities.

Wait.

If they went further back, this girl had come because of the Huang Family's "Heavenly Principle Clause." If not for the Huang Family, neither this girl nor Fat Dragon would have come to Fufeng City, which meant the Huang Family could also be considered half a benefactor.

And the young master of the Huang Family seemed to have already died at his hands.

Would killing one's benefactor bring heavenly retribution? He shook his head and stopped thinking about it, instead focusing on the key point: "What is this so-called 'Heavenly Principle Clause'?"

"It's a special type of Entry Scroll."

Fat Dragon's expression turned serious as he spoke in a deep voice, "As I mentioned earlier, apart from the white and green rank Entry Scrolls, there are also many other special types, like the 'Gray Entry,' 'Bloodline Entry,' and 'Heavenly Principle Clause.'"

"'Heavenly Principle Clauses' are random, and some are strong while others are weak. But they all have one thing in common: 'Heavenly Principle Clauses' can be passed down."

"They can be directly passed on to your direct descendants."

"Just this one point is enough. It's sufficient to make countless forces scramble for it once it appears. As long as they obtain it and ensure their family can pass it down, their family's foundation will grow stronger over time."

"The Great Xia Nation hasn't seen a change in dynasties for nearly a thousand years. Long ago, the current royal family of Great Xia was just a small Xia Clan."

"How did they manage to thrive for so long?"

"There are naturally many reasons, but one of them is that the ancestors of Great Xia obtained a total of ten 'Heavenly Principle Clauses.' All direct bloodline descendants born into the Xia Clan carry these ten clauses."

"Currently, on the 'Great Xia Noble Ranking,' the Xia Clan occupies thirty-seven out of the top one hundred."

"The Xia Clan is indeed selective."

"Oh?"

Chen Qiu's eyes narrowed slightly, and as soon as Fat Dragon mentioned this, he knew that many people would die. The effect of the 'Heavenly Principle Clause' was indeed a bit twisted, "Since so many forces already know about this 'Heavenly Principle Clause,' how can the Great Xia royalty not be aware of it? How can they not send people here?"

"They will."

Fat Dragon shook his head, "The 'Heavenly Principle Clause' is both a blessing and a curse. No matter what random clause one receives, it will definitely be passed down to your descendants. And a small portion of these clauses have negative effects."

"The Great Xia Royal Family having one more Heavenly Principle Clause doesn't significantly enhance the foundation of their descendants. After all, they already have eleven of them."

"However, if they randomly draw a Heavenly Principle Clause with a powerful negative effect, it would be a pure loss."

"The potential gains are minimal, but the losses are substantial. No one would want to take such a risky gamble."

"Some of the major clans either already have several Heavenly Principle Clauses from their ancestors and don't need to gamble anymore, or they are currently doing well and don't need to take the risk. The interest among the major families is generally low."

"But for a small family like the Huang Family, it's a deadly attraction."

"The Royal Family wouldn't stoop so low as to send people to seize this Heavenly Principle Clause and then exchange it for Spirit Stones. If Great Xia were to do that, do you think these Immortal Seeking Gates would still remain within Great Xia? The world is vast, and there are many places to seek refuge."

"The relationship between Immortal Seeking Gates and the nation is one of mutual support, not a superior-subordinate relationship."

"How much are these Heavenly Principle Clauses worth in Spirit Stones?"

"These things are rarely put up for sale, so there isn't a specific market price. It should be at least 1000 Spirit Stones, but this is just my guess. I'm not sure of the exact price, but it's likely to be only higher, considering it's a Heavenly Principle Clause."

"Hmm."

Chen Qiu nodded, indicating that he understood the situation: "What cultivation level is that girl at?"

"Foundation Establishment Stage, first layer."

"That doesn't sound very high either."

"Even so, it's enough for us to be strangled to death."

"You're too afraid of death."

"Of course I'm afraid. Aren't you?"

"Let's go." Chen Qiu stopped talking and walked straight out of the guest room. Upon reaching the first floor, he took two Spirit Stones from the innkeeper and then headed towards the city gate along the main road.

This was something he had discussed with the innkeeper beforehand.

The corpses of the demons in the guest room, whether their fur or flesh, were valuable goods. Together, they could be sold for five or six Spirit Stones without any issue.

He didn't have time to deal with them, so he sold them to the innkeeper for two Spirit Stones.

The innkeeper made a profit, and Chen Qiu saved time.

"Are you really going to wade into this mess in Fufeng City?"

"Are you crazy?!"

"Even if you've reached the seventh layer of Qi Condensation Stage, there will be many at the Foundation Establishment Stage there, and you're not strong enough. Isn't this a death wish?"

On the main road of Area 4 in Ask Heaven Market, the fat dragon, who was following Chen Qiu, kept admonishing him: "Brother Chen Qiu, don't be fooled by the fact that the Foundation Establishment Stage is only one level higher than the Qi Condensation Stage. In reality, the difference is like that between heaven and earth!"

"Going like this is no different from seeking death!"

Chen Qiu walked calmly at the front, speaking softly: "You've seen how this world is. If we can't do everything to enhance our strength, what if I end up like you, captured by the Flower Offering Sect and used as a supplement?"

"With such an opportunity right in front of us, how can we possibly let it go?"

"Absolutely not. Your body is neither strong nor do you have nine bulls' strength. Your cultivation is also insufficient. They wouldn't even look at you as a supplement!"

"Yesterday, you told me that if I didn't become stronger, even someone like you could easily strangle me."

"But I can't beat you now!"

"That's not an option."

Chen Qiu stopped at the gate of Ask Heaven Market, pausing for a moment before speaking softly to several men outside the gate who looked at him in surprise: "Once I obtain these 1000 Spirit Stones, I can take you to the Flower Offering Sect tomorrow and kill those who once humiliated you."

"Wealth and honor are sought in danger. It's worth taking the risk."

"But lives are also lost in danger. If we can avoid the risk, we should."

"Don't worry."

Chen Qiu patted the fat dragon's shoulder and, after a brief pause, he chuckled lightly: "The clouds and mist won't disperse on their own; we must part them ourselves. If we want the dragon to ascend and claim its place in the sky, we must take a chance."

"I have a plan, and we will win."

(End of Chapter)

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