"This is the situation. I would like to invite you to represent our Long family in the upcoming cultivator martial arts competition.
Of course, you can name your terms. Mr. Lin, what do you think?"
Long Yuling then looked at Lin Chen and stated her purpose.
For the current Long Yuling, Lin Chen before her possessed a genuine Golden Core stage cultivation! Meanwhile, the eldest son of the Liu family's third generation was only at the late Foundation Establishment stage.
If Lin Chen were to make a move, winning first place in this martial arts competition would undoubtedly be an easy feat!
The only thing she worried about now was that Lin Chen, in addition to his profound cultivation, was also an alchemist!
Even if she wanted to reward Lin Chen, what she could currently offer might not be to his liking.
It was precisely for this reason that Long Yuling found herself in a difficult position, unsure of how to broach the subject with Lin Chen.
"Oh? Why me?"
Upon hearing Long Yuling's words, Lin Chen asked with a look of curiosity.
In fact, when she was hesitating, he had already guessed what this was about.
However, Lin Chen didn't understand. The Long family was a cultivation family that cooperated with the Dragon Country's official authorities, and their family's foundation and influence were certainly incomparable to other sects or forces.
Surely, they must have many experts within their family? Why were they now seeking an outsider like him to represent the Long family in battle?
"This... among the younger generation of the Long family in Zhejiang Province, my talent is the best. However, I have only reached the mid-Foundation Establishment stage for now."
"Young Master Liu Mingwei of the Liu family is currently a late-Foundation Establishment cultivator."
"The crucial point is that our Long family bears the responsibility of maintaining the peace in Zhejiang Province. As the Liu family grows stronger, the family wishes to try and win over the Liu family."
"And the Liu family's demand is that they want me to marry Liu Mingwei."
As she spoke, Long Yuling sighed in helplessness. As children of prominent families, whether ordinary or cultivation-based, they could not escape the fate of arranged marriages.
It was for this reason that she hoped Lin Chen could represent the Long family in the competition. If he could defeat Liu Mingwei, wouldn't she be spared from this marriage?
"Hehehe, Miss Long is joking. A gentleman helps others achieve their desires. It's better to tear down ten temples than to ruin one marriage."
Upon hearing Long Yuling's words, Lin Chen immediately smiled wryly.
Good heavens, the Liu family of Zhejiang Province was currently the true foremost power in the Zhejiang cultivation world. If he were to truly represent the Long family and defeat their young master, wouldn't he be utterly offending the entire Liu family?
As a minor cultivator, it was best for him not to get involved in these family matters.
"Mr. Lin, this Liu Mingwei has been a dissolute young man since childhood, living a life of debauchery."
"Previously, he even exchanged his girlfriend with others for a thrill. If I marry him, my life will truly be ruined."
At this moment, Long Yuling's face was filled with distress as she explained to Lin Chen.
As a child of a prominent family, she was prepared to make sacrifices for her family. However, that Liu Mingwei was unacceptable!
Given his character, if she were to marry him, she would likely live in darkness for the rest of her life.
"I see. Could you let me consider it?"
Seeing Long Yuling's distressed expression, Lin Chen finally understood.
However, to be on the safe side, he did not give Long Yuling a direct reply.
As a man, especially with Lin Chen's personality, he certainly sympathized with her. However, he was no longer the impulsive youth he once was. He had to consider the consequences of his actions.
Currently, he had his mother, his master, his senior sister, and a group of friends in Hangzhou. If he were to completely offend the Liu family, he would have to bear the consequences.
"Alright. The registration deadline for the martial arts competition is the tenth of next month. You can give me your reply before then."
Hearing Lin Chen agree to consider it, Long Yuling's mood calmed down slightly. After all, she knew very well that the request she had made was indeed somewhat difficult.
Lin Chen's reaction was within her expectations.
After speaking, Long Yuling drove away on her own.
After Long Yuling left, Lin Chen returned to the auction house.
At this moment, Qiu Hanying was still sitting in her chair, her mind unable to calm down for a long time.
"Oh? What's wrong, President Qiu?"
Seeing Qiu Hanying like this, Lin Chen smiled gently and took the initiative to ask.
"Lin... Lin Chen, what exactly are the effects of the elixirs we auctioned last? What are their effects?"
Upon seeing Lin Chen arrive, Qiu Hanying quickly stood up and asked.
Three elixirs were auctioned for a sky-high price of three billion. This was truly difficult for her to accept. If anything went wrong with these items, the entire Ruoshuang Group would have to be buried with them!
"Hehehe, they are just some tonics for strengthening the body. Don't worry, they are all legal."
Seeing Qiu Hanying's worried expression, Lin Chen didn't know how to explain.
He himself only learned today that cultivators were not allowed to sell items meant for cultivators to mortals. However, since Long Yuling had said it was fine, then it must be alright.
"By the way, President Qiu, I have something I'd like to ask of you."
Suddenly, as if recalling something, Lin Chen said to Qiu Hanying.
"Okay, go ahead."
Upon hearing Lin Chen's words, Qiu Hanying immediately nodded.
Joke aside, for the current Qiu Hanying, Lin Chen before her was her god of wealth!
Even if he asked her to serve him tonight, she would probably agree with tears in her eyes.
"Starting today, help me acquire a large quantity of medicinal herbs of various ages. Buy as much as you can, whether you know them or not. Anything over a hundred years old, buy it all!"
Then, Lin Chen directly revealed his thoughts.
Currently, he had deeply understood the importance of elixirs in this era. With the spiritual energy being scarce, it was as difficult as climbing to the heavens for cultivators to improve their cultivation through their own efforts!
Take Long Yuling as an example. As the eldest daughter of the Long family, she must have had no shortage of cultivation resources since childhood. Yet, after cultivating for so many years, she was only at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.
Compare that to himself. It was precisely because of the unlimited supply of elixirs that he had been able to raise his cultivation to the Golden Core stage in such a short period.
His master had also said that his cultivation talent was considered superior, but there was still a certain gap compared to true geniuses.
This meant that if those elixirs were given to true geniuses, given their talent, they would have likely already reached the late Golden Core stage!