The other person regarded him as a friend, even willing to confide the secret of breaking through cultivation realms to him.
If he were to still haggle over those few spirit stones, that would truly be inappropriate.
He Song thought to himself, his gaze towards Lin Cong also carrying a hint of sentiment.
Years of companionship.
Under Lin Cong's intent to befriend him, the two had finally become friends.
Now, Lin Cong was able to share the secret of his breakthrough to the Qi-refining mid stage, which symbolized that at least at this moment, Lin Cong had no ill intent towards him.
He believed that as long as he continued to maintain his relationship with Lin Cong, and also treated Lin Cong with sincerity, Lin Cong would naturally not mistreat him.
As thoughts flashed in his mind, an idea formed all of a sudden - a 'you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours' plan.
"That's right, have you ever been to the Spirit Skill Pavilion, Mrs. Lin?" recalling the days when he had just entered the Cultivation World, and had spent days reading miscellaneous books in the Spirit Skill Pavilion, He Song asked outright.
In the Spirit Skill Pavilion within the Bamboo Mountain Immortal Pavilion, in addition to cultivating skills and spells being sold, there was a large number of miscellaneous books available for browsing.
These miscellaneous books encompassed everything from the basics of the Cultivation World, some introductions to the Hundred Skills of Cultivation Truth, to the power scopes of various major sects in the Cultivation World. They covered everything.
However, if Loose cultivators wanted to view them, they needed to spend one spirit stone per day.
As for He Song, he was an internal individual from the Immortal Pavilion, so he didn't have to spend spirit stones to read the books.
He really saved a few spirit stones.
These miscellaneous books, though inferior to the collections in sectarian families and the instructions from seniors, were nonetheless precious to Loose cultivators.
If Lin Cong had never visited, He Song would recommend him to go once. In that way, Lin Cong would gain some insight into ordinary knowledge about cultivating immortality.
At least... it could also prevent him from being easily deceived in the future.
Reflecting on how Lin Cong had been buying so-called breakthrough assistance items from everywhere for his Qi-refining mid stage breakthrough, He Song couldn't help but find humor in the situation.
If it was him about to break through the stage, he would certainly seek advice from his friends first before purchasing such items.
Meng Guan, Wei Fan - these two figures in Qi-refining mid-stage and even Qi-refining late-stage, are quite familiar with the bottleneck from Qi Refining Early Stage to Qi-refining mid-stage.
There was Lin Cong here also teaching the process firsthand, so when He Song would break through to the Qi-refining mid-stage, he would certainly not repeat the same mistakes again.
"Spirit Skill Pavilion? I have bought some spells there before, but it was so expensive that I rarely go there afterward. For learning spells, I usually buy them from the Stall Section where they are much cheaper," Lin Cong said thoughtfully.
But then it seemed as if he remembered something, a smile appeared on his face, and he went on.
"Do you want to buy spells from the Spirit Skill Pavilion, Mr. He? I would advise you to buy them from the Stall Section instead, the spells there are much cheaper than at the Spirit Skill Pavilion."
Faced with Lin Cong's advice, He Song looked calm on the surface, but he was feeling somewhat helpless inside.
As expected.
Loose cultivators were just that, always considering the price above all else.
Of course, if He Song were a Loose cultivator himself, he would do the same.
However, He Song is not a Loose cultivator in the true sense. He's a monk from the Immortal Pavilion, and also a transmigrator from the Information Big Bang Era, who knows the importance of knowledge.
Thus, although he was not as privileged as the disciples of clans and noble families, he was far better off than real Loose cultivators.
Like everything else, knowledge also came at a cost in the Cultivation World.
Cultivation skills required spirit stones.
Spells required spirit stones.
The Hundred Skills of Cultivation Truth also required spirit stones.
Even the miscellaneous books in the Spirit Skill Pavilion required spirit stones.
According to Lin Cong's current mindset, He Song felt that even if he told him about the miscellaneous books in the Spirit Skill Pavilion and that understanding various common sense about the Cultivation World would only cost one spirit stone a day, Lin Cong would probably reject the offer due to the cost.
After thinking it over, He Song just shook his head.
Whether to say it or not was his prerogative.
Whether to go or not would be up to Lin Cong.
In some matters, he only had to do his part, and would be at peace with it.
Whether it could be of help to Lin Cong depended on his own fate.
After all, he wasn't a nanny, he couldn't force-feed him.
"No, but in the Spirit Skill Pavilion, there are various kinds of miscellaneous books. You can quickly become familiar with the Cultivation World by browsing them. If you have time, you might want to take a look. It only costs one spirit stone a day, and within a few days, you should be able to finish reading them all and have a basic understanding of the Cultivation World."
He spoke truthfully, but He Song didn't hold much hope that Lin Cong would actually go.
However, since the words had already been spoken, He Song didn't have any intention of retracting them.
He just had to tell the truth.
As for what happened next, who could say?
With these thoughts, He Song's gaze swept around, just in time to see the waiter carrying dishes over.
"Thank you for the advice, friend. Let's not talk about sobering up today, we can talk about visiting the Spirit Skill Pavilion tomorrow!" Lin Cong also saw the waiter, so he immediately put other things aside, looking forward to the delicious food.
Seeing this, He Song didn't say anything more, he put down his teacup and waited for the dishes to be served.
Soon enough.
A table full of exquisite dishes were laid out before both He Song and Lin Cong.
The faint aura of spirit power spread from the dishes, making anyone who took a light whiff feel a pleasant sensation of spirit power entering their bodies.
The spirit power contained in the extremely exquisite dishes was not to be underestimated.
At the same time, two bowls of spirit rice were also brought onto the table.
Spirit materials, spirit rice, demonic beast meat.
All these combined to form the expensive spiritual cuisine before their eyes.
In the Cultivation World.
Anything lacking spirit power is worthless.
But if it contains spirit power, even if it's just an ordinary stone, that would also be a spirit stone!
As the meal was served, He Song and Lin Cong quickly started to enjoy it.
However, as they chatted casually while eating, they also heard some rumors from other tables.
The Red Spirit Gold Mine not far from the Bamboo Mountain Immortal Pavilion.
Had started recruiting Loose cultivators ten days ago.
Nowadays.
The posters recruiting Loose cultivators to dig for the Red Spirit Gold Mine were plastered all over the Bamboo Mountain Immortal Pavilion.
Aside from the Bamboo Mountain Immortal Pavilion, similar notices were also posted in several other nearby Immortal Pavilions.
Under the temptation of a high salary of thirty spirit stones a month, Loose cultivators from several Immortal Pavilions flocked to the location of the Red Spirit Gold Mine.
However, not everyone was accepted to work in the Red Spirit Gold Mine.
Cultivators needed to have at least reached the third-tier of Qi Refining.
Cultivators at the first-tier and second-tier of Qi Refining, due to being too weak, were completely excluded.
Only those who reached the third tier of Qi Refining were eligible to enter the Red Spirit Gold Mine.
Of course, the higher the cultivation realm, the better.
Whether it's the third-tier of Qi Refining.
Qi-refining mid-stage.
Or Qi-refining late-stage.
As long as the criteria was met, all could enter.
Moreover, there were said to be several Foundation Establishment cultivators guarding the Red Spirit Gold Mine, making its defense impregnable.
Such a strong lineup, coupled with a payoff of thirty spirit stones a month, attracted countless Loose cultivators.